A refresher on the God of War Ragnarok controls is no bad idea, whether you played the first game or not. Combat is immensely satisfying, but with multiple weapons and abilities to master, it’s easy to forget some actions. We’ve got the PS4 and PS5 controls for God of War Ragnarok below, so you can check up on the inputs any time you need.
God of War Ragnarok controls guide - PS4 and PS5
The God of War Ragnarok PS4 and PS5 controls are identical, though PS5 players will get to enjoy some extra haptic feedback and adaptive trigger inputs. There are no gameplay differences between the two. Check the list of actions below and you can find the full God of War Ragnarok controls to pair with them in the column to the right side.
Actions |
PS4/PS5 Controls |
Move |
Left Analog Stick |
Look |
Right Analog Stick |
Evade |
X |
Interact |
O |
Weapon Ability |
Triangle (sometimes hold) |
Atreus Ability |
Square |
Light Attack |
R1 |
Heavy Attack / Throw (while aiming) |
R2 |
Block/Parry |
L1 |
Shield Bash |
L1, L1 |
Aim |
L2 |
Sprint |
L3 (Click In Left Stick) |
Lock On / Stun Grab |
R3 (Click In Right Stick) |
Spartan Rage |
L3 + R3 (Click In Both Sticks) |
Light Runic Attack |
L1 (hold) + R1 |
Heavy Runic Attack |
L1 (hold) + R2 |
Weapon Skill |
L1 (hold) + O |
Swap Arrow Type |
D-Pad Up |
Equip Primary Weapon |
D-Pad Right |
Equip Secondary Weapon |
D-Pad Left |
Use Bare Hands |
D-Pad Down |
Open Map / Character Menu |
Touchpad |
Pause |
Options Button |
Feel free to drop back to this page any time you need a reminder of the full God of War Ragnarok controls for PS4 and PS5. Bear in mind, however, that many of the game’s combat maneuvers require you to perform certain actions in sequence, including sprinting into light or heavy attack, or sprinting off an edge into an attack. Make sure to check your skills menu to see which unique combat moves you have unlocked.