Controls

Default controls for the game.  Can be changed from the Sub Menu - Options - Key Config.
LEON/PUMPKIN CONTROLS
NameDescription
Left Analog StickWalk/run [tip sharply to run]
Square ButtonLight whip attack [Damage is light, however the attacks are faster.]
Switch zones/examine/confirm
Triangle ButtonHeavy whip attack [Heavier damage, however the motions are slower, leaving more room for counter-attacks.]
Switch zones
Circle ButtonSub weapon/cancel
X ButtonJump/confirm
R1/R2 ButtonGuard/Guard stance while held
 L1 ButtonOrb Circle Window open/close
L2 ButtonRelic Circle window open/close
R1 + Circle ButtonActivates Relic.  Leon is immobilized while a Relic is activating.  Press R1 + Circle Button to deactivate effect.
Right Analog StickTip sharply to open the Real Time Window (can also use Directional Buttons to open window)
Directional ButtonsMoves the Cursor, etc.
Select ButtonMap screen open/close
Start ButtonSub-screen open/close
Hold Down R1/L1/Select/StartSoft Reset
JOACHIM CONTROLS
NameDescription
Left Analog StickWalk/run [tip sharply to run]
Square ButtonAttack [Hold down button to charge up swords]
Triangle ButtonSwitch between Sword Stances:
[1]Rotating Swords- Light attack
[2]Standing Swords - Heavy attack
Circle ButtonUnleashes a Magic Attack; differs depending on Sword Stance.
X ButtonJump/confirm
Hold R1/R2Auto-target enemy
Hold R1/R2 + X & Directional ButtonStrafes in direction you are holding.
Directional ButtonsMoves the Cursor, etc.
Select ButtonMap screen open/close
Start ButtonSub-screen open/close
Hold Down R1/L1/Select/StartSoft Reset