Twilight Princess (Wii) Controls Guide: Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Special Moves & Options

Wii Remote (Primary)

• Pointer: Aim (menus, bow, clawshot, fishing).
• A: Attack, interact, confirm.
• B: Cancel, back, sheathe sword.
• 1: Item menu (remappable).
• 2: Map.
• +: Pause.
• -: Magic meter / Quest log.
• Swing: Sword slash (directional).
• Thrust: Forward stab.
• Spin: Swing + Nunchuk swing (spin attack).

Nunchuk (Movement/Secondary)

• Stick: Move Link.
• C: Z-target (lock-on).
• Z: Use assigned item (bomb, bow, boots).

Special Controls

• Horse (Epona): Hold Remote horizontal; tilt to steer. A = gallop.
• Wolf: Swing Remote = bite/attack. Stick = move.
• Fishing: Cast (forward flick), reel (rotate), tug (pull back).
• Bow: Aim Remote, hold A, release to shoot.
• Clawshot/Ball & Chain: Aim, press A/B.

Options

• Remap Remote buttons (Options → Wii Remote Settings).
• Wii MotionPlus supported (enhances precision).

Practice in Ordon Village—controls become intuitive quickly.