Basic Controls

Nunchuk

Control Stick = walk/run/swim/jump/cycle through options

C Button = Switch to first-person perspective

Z Button = z-target (hold down)

Wii Remote

A Button = talk/check/open/pick up/throw/preform action displayed at the bottom of the screen/select an option

-- Button = toggle items screen/skip cut scene (press twice)

1 Button = look at map

Control Pad Up Button = converse with Midna

Control Pad Left, Right, and Down Button = assign item to B button (switch out assigned item)

B Button = use assigned item

+ Button = toggle collection screen

2 Button = toggle mini map on/off

Link's Actions

Nunchuck Control Stick = Use the control stick to move Link. To go faster tilt the control stick farther. If run over a cliff, Link will jump. If you press A while moving, Link will do a forward roll.

Nunchuck Z button = While near an enemy, press the Z button to z-target. Z-targeting allows you to lock on to the enemy and defend simultaneously. While using the bow, slingshot, or other similar items z-target to easily hit your foe. You can also talk with people from a distance using z-targeting, z-target and press the A button to speak with them.

Slice = Swing the Wii remote gently to preform a slice. Multiple slices in a row unleashes a combo attack (up to four times)

Spin Attack = Swing the nunchuck horizontally to preform a spin attack.

Jump Attack = Press the Z button on the nunchuck with the A button on the Wii remote to preform a jump attack.

Sidestep = Z-target while moving the control stick to either side while pressing the A button.

Back Flip = Z-target while moving the control stick down while pressing the A button.

Roll Slice = While rolling, slice to preform a stab after rolling.

Grass Whistling = If you are near horse weed or hawk weed press the A button twice to whistle the grass.

Horse Actions

Riding = Move your horse with the control stick

Gallop/Dash = Press the A button to gallop/dash. To jump over a fence or similar, gallop/dash right before nearing the fence.

Swinging Your Sword = You can swing your sword while on horseback.