Controls for Skull and Bones

by Fernando Diaz / Game Guides, General Guides / 03 Jan 2023

Here’s the rundown on all the default controls for Skull and Bones on PC, PS5 and Xbox. There’s a whole bunch of keybinds and button configs to keep straight, so it wouldn’t hurt to bookmark this page for later. And just a heads up, you can totally customize them in the settings menu to fit your play style.

All PC Settings

PC Controls

Ship Management

A/D: Turn the ship left or right.

S: Drop the sails to slow down or come to a stop.

W: Adjust the sails for some extra speed.

T: Head to the crow’s nest for a better look around. Just watch the height!

R: Scope out distant ships or land with the spyglass.

V: Switch to an external view of the ship to see her in full splendor.

B: Look from the back of the ship, great for spotting anyone sneaking up behind.

S (press again): Hop off to stretch those sea legs.

Combat

Right Mouse Button: Ready your weapons.

L Alt: Aim down sights for a clearer shot.

Left Mouse Button: Fire those cannons and let them roar.

Q: Switch to your sidearm or special weapon.

Space: Get ready for incoming attacks.

R: Call on the crew to attack. It’s time for action!

Spyglass

E/Q: Zoom in or out to get a better view or see more of your surroundings.

Left Mouse Button: Mark or unmark targets, keeping tabs on enemies or points of interest.

PS5 Controls

Ship Management

Left Stick (Tilt): Steer the ship left or right.

Circle/X Button: Adjust sails to stop or speed up.

R3 Button: Look through the spyglass.

Circle (Press to Disembark): Step off the ship.

Combat

L2/R2 Button: Aim and shoot your weapons.

R3 Button: Aim with precision.

L1 Button: Swap weapons.

R1 Button: Brace for incoming fire.

Triangle Button: Command the crew to launch an attack.

Spyglass

R2/L2 Button: Zoom in or out.

X Button: Mark or unmark targets.

Xbox Controls

Ship Management

Left Stick (Tilt): Navigate the ship left or right.

B/A Button: Control the sails.

Right Stick Press: Peek through the spyglass.

B Button (Press to Disembark): Leave the ship.

Combat

Left/Right Trigger: Aim and fire.

Right Stick Press: Aim with more accuracy.

Left/Right Bumper: Change weapons or brace for impact.

Y Button: Give the order for the crew to attack.

Spyglass

Right/Left Trigger: Adjust the zoom.

A Button: Mark or unmark points of interest.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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