Controls | Hogwarts Legacy Wiki

Controls for Hogwarts Legacy displays information regarding the input mechanisms for the character's movement, combat, and interactions. Listed below are details on the default configuration for Playstation 4/5, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, and PC.

Minimap

In the bottom left corner of the screen, players can find the Minimap. Useful for guiding players throughout the world, but more adventuring wizards and witches may note that, if you want to turn it off you can. Head to the options menu and turn it off to be able to explore to your heart's content.

Swimming

Wizards and Witches can swim in Hogwarts Legacy. Players can't dive under and submerge underwater to explore anything beneath the surface but, your playable character can swim across vast pools of water from point to another. By pressing L3 you can swim faster.

Hogwarts Legacy Controls

Playstation 4/5

Xbox Series S|X and One

PS5 – Motion Sensor Function

This function is exclusive only for PS5 control, and allows the player to use the gyro functionality of the Dual Sense controller to control flight while on a mount or broom.

Gameplay

Brooms

Ground Mounts

Flying Mounts

Character Controls

← : Cast Revelio
→ : Switch Spell Diamonds
↑ : Track Quest.
↓ :
B: Dodge/Back (in menus) / Dismount while on Broom or Flying Mount
A: Accept (in menus)
Tap Y when prompted: when prompted: Deflect (combat)
Hold Y when prompted: Counter-attack. (Combat)
X: Event action (Examine, Open, Talk, Use etc.)
Left stick: Movement
Right stick: Move Camera / Change Target / Descend or Ascend (while on Broom)
L3: Press to swim faster
R3: Lock-On / Remove Target
LB (Tap): Consumes item located in the quick slot
LB (Hold): Item Wheel.
LT+RT: Cast Ancient Magic. Requires filled Ancient Magic Meter.
LT: Speed Burst (While on broom)
RB: (Tap): Basic Attack (Flippendo)
RT: Strong Attack (RH & 2H Armament)
Press and hold RT + A face button (A, B, ✖ or Y): Uses the assigned slotted Spell of the current Spell Diamond
Option: Main menu

Movement

Right Arrow: Lock Right
Left Arrow: Lock Left:
Up Arrow: Look Up
Down Arrow: Look Down
W, A, S, D: Movement
Left Shift: Sprint
C: Walk
Spacebar: Jump

Inventory

C: Drop Item
V: Sort Inventory
F: Use/Equip/Inspect
F: Change Gear Appearance
F: Confirm Purchase
Right Mouse Button: Preview Vendor Gear
Right Mouse Button: Toggle Hood

Mounts

W, A, S, D: Movemement
Space: Fly Up
Ctrl: Fly Down
Shift: Sprint Fly Faster
C: Walk
Left Mouse Button: Boost Charge
Spacebar: Take Off
B: Dismount
Q: Show Controls

Beasts

F: Confirm Rescue
ESC: Cancel Rescue
F: Add beast to Inventory
T: Summon Beast
R: Rename Beast:
C: Release Beast
Spacebar: Hide Beast Detail Screen
F: Collect Byproduct
D: Next Beast
A: Previous Beast
F: Select Breeding Pair

Spells & Actions

F: Interact
Left Mouse Button: Basic Cast
G: Heal
R: Revelio
V: Compass Path to Objetive
Right Mouse Button: Aim
Caps Lock: Lock On
Q: Protego
Ctrl: Dodge
X: Activate Ancient Magic
1: Cast Spell 1
2: Cast Spell 2
3: Cast Spell 4
4: Cast Spell
F1 or 5: Spell Set 1
F2 or 6: Spell Set 2
F3 or 7: Spell Set 3
F4 or 8: Spell Set 4
Mouse Wheel: Next & Previous Spell Set
Z: Ancient Magic Throw
S: Break Free Option 1
A: Break Free Option 2
D: Break Free Option 3
W: Break Free Option 4