Want to test your skills in Mortal Shell? Best be sure you know exactly how to use said skills first by reading our Mortal Shell controls guide. If you’re after the PS4 controls or Xbox controls for Mortal Shell, we’ve got you covered. Check the command you need in the table below, then look at the button on the right.
Mortal Shell controls guide for PS4 and Xbox One

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Below are the full PS4 and Xbox One controls for Mortal Shell. Some actions change drastically depending on your shell or weapon of choice, so be sure to practice your moves with each before you take on tougher enemies. Harden is one of the most important abilities in the game, so make sure you’re ready to use that at a moment’s notice. If you want more advice on how to Parry, you can visit our guide for that by clicking here. Without further ago, here are the Mortal Shell controls in full:
Action |
PS4 Controls |
Xbox One Controls |
Move |
Left Analog Stick |
Left Analog Stick |
Adjust Camera |
Right Analog Stick |
Right Analog Stick |
Interact/Pick Up Item |
X |
A |
Dodge/Sprint (Hold) |
Circle |
B |
Kick |
Square |
X |
Cycle Abilities |
Triangle |
Y |
Sprint (Toggle) |
L3 (Click In Left Stick) |
L3 (Click In Left Stick) |
Lock On |
R3 (Click In Right Stick) |
R3 (Click In Right Stick) |
Parry |
L1 |
LB |
Harden |
L2 |
LT |
Light Attack |
R1 |
RB |
Heavy Attack |
R2 |
RT |
Weapon Ability 1 |
L1 + R1 |
LB + RB |
Weapon Ability 2 |
L2 + R2 |
LT + RT |
Next/Previous Quick Item |
D-PadRight and Left |
D-Pad Right and Left |
Use Quick Item |
D-Pad Up |
D-Pad Up |
Equip Ballistazooka |
D-Pad Down |
D-Pad Down |
That was the full Mortal Shell Controls guide for PS4 and Xbox One. Feel free to come back and check this guide anytime you need to remember a particular action. Quick Items are important, so be sure to set those before you head into tough fights! For more Mortal Shell tips and tricks, click here to visit our game hub.