Complete Xbox 360 Controls for Assassin's Creed III

Movement & Navigation

• Left Stick: Move
• Right Stick: Camera / Look
• A: Jump / Free-run (hold)
• B: Crouch / Drop / Gentle push
• X: Interact / Loot / Open doors
• Y: Eagle Vision

Combat Controls

• RT (Right Trigger): Light attack (tap) / Heavy attack (hold)
• LT (Left Trigger): Counter / Parry (tap) / Block (hold)
• RB: Shoot equipped ranged weapon (pistol, bow, rope dart)
• LB: Tool / Secondary weapon (smoke bomb, trip mine, etc.)
• A: Dodge (tap during combat)
• B: Disarm / Special kill (context-sensitive)

D-Pad Quick Actions

• Up: Cycle primary weapon
• Right: Show map
• Left: Show inventory / consumables
• Down: Character menu / equipment

System & Miscellaneous

• Start: Pause / Main menu
• Back: Database / Log / Map legend
• Left Stick Click: Sprint (while moving)
• Right Stick Click: Center camera

Key Contextual Actions

• Hold X: Hide in haystack, blend with crowd, use lift
• Hold LT near enemy: Assassinate (high profile)
• Tap LT near downed enemy: Execute
• Hold A at climbable surface: Climb / Free-run
• Hold B: Stalking zone / Crouch walk
• Hold RB: Aim ranged weapon

Note: Controls can vary slightly by sequence (naval, homestead, Desmond). Always check Options → Controls for your exact layout.