Tenchu: Stealth Assassins/Controls

Special Note: The and  buttons perform the same functions and are interchangeable, based on your personal preference.

Camera Control
Hold + : Tilt camera, look around corners

Basic Movement
















Double Tap Movement
Press a directional button twice in quick succession.

, : Quick step forward

, : Quick step backward

, : Quick sidestep left

, : Quick sidestep right

Crouching
Hold : Crouch

Hold + : Crouch step forward

Hold + : Crouch step forward and left

Hold + : Crouch step forward and right

Hold + : Crouch sidestep left

Hold + : Crouch sidestep right

Hold + : Crouch step backwards

Hold + : Crouch rotate left

Hold + : Crouch rotate right

Rolling
Hold +, : Roll forward

Hold +, : Roll backwards

Hold +, : Side roll left

Hold +, : Side roll right

+ : Roll 180°

Wall Pressing
Hold while facing a wall: Press your back against the wall.

Use the while wall pressing to move along the wall.

Basic Jumping


+ : Jump forward

+ : Flip backwards

+ : Side jump left

+ : Side jump right

Special Jumps
, + : Long distance flip forward

, + : Moonsault flip (land facing 180°)

(Mid air near wall): Wall flip

Ledge Hanging
(Below a ledge): Jump up and hang

(Back facing a ledge): Back off and hang

While hanging:

or : Shimmy left or right





Defence Moves
(When enemy attacks): Block frontal attack

(When arrow is about to hit you): Chop down arrow

Basic Attacks


+ : Turn 90° to the left and attack

+ : Turn 90° to the right and attack

, + : Dash forward attack

, + : Turn 180° and attack

Rikimaru's Attack Moves
,,: 3 Hit Slow but Stronger Combo

Ayame's Attack Moves
,,,,: 5 Hit Fast but Weaker Combo

Item Usage
or : Cycle selected item left or right



First Person Aiming:

Hold : Aim Shuriken or Grappling Hook

Release : Throw