List of controls. A: interact X: Use item B: Dodge Y: 1-hand/2-hand switch (hold for left hand/power stance) RB/LB: Standard attack for right/left hand respectively Melee: A light attack, that usually does less damage than a strong attack, but also takes less stamina. Bow/crossbow: Fire arrow 1/ aim. (note: bows must be 2 handed) To aim with right hand, use LB and vice versa. Staves/Chimes/Flames: Use current spell Shields: Block RT/LT: Context sensitive. Melee: A stronger attack that usually does more damage, but takes more stamina. Occasionally this will instead activate a weapon's special ability. If weapon is in left hand this will often parry instead. Bow/crossbow: Fire arrow 2 Staves/chimes/flames: Weak melee attack Shields: Parry/weak attack. In a rare few cases this will instead activate a shield's special ability. (If you're on Playstation I have no idea)