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Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced Controls Guide

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Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced controls are input layouts for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation systems that assign ground movement, stealth actions, and naval combat to customizable buttons. Players configure their bindings through the options menu to tailor parkour and combat handling.

Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced Controls Guide

Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced controls are input layouts for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation systems that assign ground movement, stealth actions, and naval combat to customizable buttons. Players configure their bindings through the options menu to tailor parkour and combat handling.

How Do You Customize Keybinds in Black Flag Resynced?

Keybind customization is an in-game feature accessible through the main options menu. Players can reassign inputs directly on Ubisoft Help according to the official interface instructions:

  1. Pause the game and open the Options menu.
  2. Select the Controls tab.
  3. Choose either the Mouse & Keyboard or Controller sub-tab.
  4. Select Customize Controls.
  5. Highlight the specific action in the Character or Combat list and press the new button or key.

Holding the Reset Page command restores default inputs at any point. On PC, conflicting keys produce an alert icon in the upper screen corner to indicate duplicate bindings.

What Are the Default On-Foot Character Controls?

Character controls are ground-based inputs assigned to movement, stealth maneuvers, and swordplay. In the official game description on the Steam store page, the developers summarize the mechanical structure:

Combat has been rebuilt for more dynamic encounters, emphasizing parries and takedowns, while stealth and parkour have been improved for smoother escapes and assassinations. — the official Steam store description

Activating the gameplay toggle for advanced parkour enables manual back and side ejects without automated safety barriers stopping ledge jumps. During combat encounters and settlement raids, looting speed increases when equipping items from the best trinkets roster, such as the Lodestone to pick up valuables automatically.

ActionPC Keyboard & MouseXbox ControllerPlayStation Controller
MoveW / A / S / DLeft StickLeft Stick
Camera / LookMouseRight StickRight Stick
SprintShift (Toggle)Left Stick Click (L3)Left Stick Click (L3)
WalkHold Ctrl--
Jump / Parkour UpSpacebarA ButtonCross Button
Drop Down / DiveCtrlB ButtonCircle Button
CrouchCX ButtonSquare Button
AttackLeft ClickRight Bumper (RB)R1 Button
Heavy AttackHold Left ClickHold Right Bumper (RB)Hold R1 Button
Parry / DeflectQLeft Bumper (LB)L1 Button
Assassinate / TakedownFY ButtonTriangle Button
Aim Ranged ToolHold Right ClickHold Left Trigger (LT)Hold L2 Trigger
Fire Tool / ShootLeft ClickRight Trigger (RT)R2 Trigger
Eagle VisionHold VHold Right Stick Click (R3)Hold Right Stick Click (R3)
Pathfinder TrailHold ZHold D-Pad UpHold D-Pad Up
Quick Smoke BombGD-Pad DownD-Pad Down
Advance TimeHold XHold D-Pad RightHold D-Pad Right
Toggle HUD` (Tilde)Double Tap Right Stick (R3)Double Tap R3 Button

How Do Jackdaw Naval and Ship Combat Controls Work?

Jackdaw controls are naval commands dedicated to steering, adjusting sail speed, and firing broadsides. Success in sea encounters depends on switching between firing angles and bracing against enemy volleys when opposing cannon positions glow orange. As you acquire materials to craft jackdaw upgrades, your vessel unlocks stronger hull plating and heavier rounds. Captured prizes can be transferred into kenway's fleet for passive income, while harpooning marine wildlife uses dedicated targeting inputs covered in the how to harpoon walkthrough.

Naval ActionPC Keyboard & MouseXbox ControllerPlayStation Controller
Steer ShipA / D KeysLeft StickLeft Stick
Raise Sails (Accelerate)W KeyA ButtonCross Button
Lower Sails (Decelerate)S KeyB ButtonCircle Button
Aim Primary BroadsideHold Right ClickHold Left Trigger (LT)Hold L2 Trigger
Fire Primary BroadsideLeft ClickRight Trigger (RT)R2 Trigger
Aim MortarHold QHold Left Bumper (LB)Hold L1 Button
Fire Swivel GunHold ShiftHold Right Bumper (RB)Hold R1 Button
Brace for ImpactHold SpacebarHold X ButtonHold Square Button
Ramming AbilityR KeyLB + RBL1 + R1 Buttons
Spyglass Zoom In / OutScroll WheelRT / LT TriggersR2 / L2 Triggers
Sea Pathfinder / Follow SeaHold Z / Hold EHold D-Pad Up / Hold YHold D-Pad Up / Hold Triangle
Shanty WheelHold CHold D-Pad DownHold D-Pad Down

Which Control Scheme Fits Your Playstyle?

Input presets are configuration choices that balance modern button mechanics against classic button layouts. Selecting an input setup determines your button placement for sprinting, parrying, and performing high-profile assassinations.

Control Scheme OptionRecommended ForTrade-Offs
Default Modern SetupStandard play and default accessibilityRequires clicking the left stick to sprint and places melee strikes on the right shoulder button
Legacy Trigger SetupPlayers accustomed to classic 2013 mechanicsAssigns sprinting to the right trigger, which requires remapping secondary ability tools to avoid conflicting inputs
Customized Hybrid LayoutFast melee strikes and manual parkour cancelsRequires manually assigning attack to face buttons and adjusting dead zones in settings

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