AC Mirage: Controls AC Mirage guide, tips

Wondering how the control issues in AC Mirage have been solved? On this page we present the available control schemes and suggest how you can modify them.

Last update: 18 October 2023

The latest installment of the Assassins' Creed series offers wide functionality related to the available control settings. On this page, you will familiarize yourself with the default button layouts suitable for specific platforms. You will also learn how you can customize your experience with AC Mirage.

• PC controls
• PS4/PS5 controls
• Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S controls
• How to change key binds?
• How to restore classic controls in AC Mirage?
• Additional controls options

PC controls

Navigation

	Move forward
	Move backward
	Move left
	Move right
	Freerun Up/Swim Up
	Drop Down/Crouch/Dive
	Sprint/Lunge/Gallop
	Walk
	Follow road
	Auto movement
	Focus Camera
	Cinematic camera
	Camera up
	Camera down
	Camera left
	Camera right

Gameplay actions

	Main interactions
	Eagle Vision
	Pickpocketing
	Whistle
	Call mount
	Dismount/Disembark
	Pass Time
	Assassin’s Focus
	Select Target (Assassin's Focus)
	Execute Assassination (Assassin's Focus)
	Call Enkidu
	Place marker
	Remove marker
	Stationary mode (Enkidu)
	Boost (Enkidu)
	Hide icons/markers
	Region Panel
	Reorient (on a boat)

Combat

	Light attack
	Heavy attack
	Assassinate
	Parry
	Kick Back
	Dodge/Roll
	Heal
	Lock Target
	Tools wheel
	Aim
	Throw
	Torch
	Trap
	Smoke bomb
	Noisemaker
	Blowdart
	Throwing knife

Shortcuts

	Tools
	Skills
	Inventory
	World
	Contracts
	Investigation
	Codex
	Performance Pane
	Photo mode
	Quick save
	Quick load

PS4/PS5 controls

Navigation

	Movement
	Freerun Up/Swim Up
	Drop Down/Crouch/Dive
	Sprint/Lunge/Gallop
	Follow road
	Camera
	Focus Camera
	Cinematic camera

Gameplay actions

	Main interactions
	Eagle Vision
	Pickpocketing
	Whistle
	Call mount
	Dismount/Disembark
	Assassin’s Focus
	Select Target (Assassin's Focus)
	Execute Assassination (Assassin's Focus)
	Turn off Assassin's Focus
	Call Enkidu
	Place marker
	Remove marker
	Stationary mode (Enkidu)
	Boost (Enkidu)
	Hide icons/markers
	Region Panel
	Abandon Enkidu
	Reorient (on a boat)

Combat

	Light attack
	Heavy attack
	Assassinate
	Parry
	Kick Back
	Dodge/Roll
	Heal
	Lock Target
	Tools wheel
	Aim
	Throw
	Quick trap throw
	Quick bomb throw
	Quick smoke bomb throw

Shortcuts

	World
	Character menu
	Photo Mode

Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S controls

Navigation

	Movement
	Freerun Up/Swim Up
	Drop Down/Crouch/Dive
	Sprint/Lunge/Gallop
	Follow road
	Camera
	Focus Camera
	Cinematic camera

Gameplay actions

	Main interactions
	Eagle Vision
	Pickpocketing
	Whistle
	Call mount
	Dismount/Disembark
	Assassin’s Focus
	Select Target (Assassin's Focus)
	Execute Assassination (Assassin's Focus)
	Turn off Assassin's Focus
	Call Enkidu
	Place marker
	Remove marker
	Stationary mode (Enkidu)
	Boost (Enkidu)
	Hide icons/markers
	Region Panel
	Abandon Enkidu
	Reorient (on a boat)

Combat

	Light attack
	Heavy attack
	Assassinate
	Parry
	Kick Back
	Dodge/Roll
	Heal
	Lock Target
	Tools wheel
	Aim
	Throw
	Quick trap throw
	Quick bomb throw
	Quick smoke bomb throw

How to change key binds?

The latest installment of the series offers quite a lot of freedom in terms of modifying and personalizing the default control layout. Importantly, this option is available not only in the PC version, but also on consoles.

To modify the keybinds, go to the game's settings, and then select the "Controls" tab. Select ""Customize controls" from the available options. Select the function you are interested in from the list and then click it. On a special screen, the game will ask you to select the key/button that will now be responsible for the selected action. Press the chosen key, and the game will save your choice.

In addition to selecting a new bind, you can also decide whether the action is to be activated by pressing or holding the key/button. The appropriate selection menu is visible to the right of the assigned key column.

How to restore classic controls in AC Mirage?

After the game's release, many Assassin's Creed fans noticed some rather strange choices in the default control layout. Despite the announced "return to the roots of the series" in the gameplay area, Ubisoft did not decide to restore the keyboard layout known from older installments.

Fortunately, thanks to the ability to freely modify the keybinds, it is possible to manually adjust the controls in AC Mirage to a layout resembling the earlier games. For those playing on a controller, the biggest difference will probably be made by changing the sprint button from Pressing the Left Stick to Holding R2/LT. You can move the missing action of calling up the tool wheel to pressing the stick or holding one of the directions on the D-pad.

This change will definitely make Mirage feel more similar to the older installments, released before the formula-changing AC Origins. Fans of the series can continue to experiment with control layouts to combine their favorite elements from the iconic installments of the series.

Additional controls options

In addition to the ability to redefine key binds, the controls settings menu offers several additional options. Among them are:

1. changing camera sensitivity ;
2. inverted camera control scheme in both axes;
3. changing controller's vibration sensitivity;
4. swapping the functionality of both analog sticks in specific situations.