Begin with the current screen
Controller labels are only useful when they match your platform and input preset. Open the game’s own control screen and locate cast, retrieve, strike and inventory. Do not copy a button diagram from a different console simply because the game title is the same.
Follow the action through its stages
A cast may involve preparation, aiming, a press or hold and a release. Observe where the game changes mode. Knowing which stage you are in is more helpful than memorising a string of buttons without context. Use the tutorial to connect each input with its visible feedback.
Keep the reference small
Write only the actions you forget. Include whether an action is tapped, held or combined with another input when the game explicitly says so. Avoid adding undocumented shortcuts. The aim is a readable reminder you can check during practice, not a replacement manual.
Recheck after a change
An input preset, new controller or game update can make an old note inaccurate. Date the reference and confirm it when something stops behaving as expected. Before assuming a hardware fault, check whether a menu or another game mode currently has focus.
Try it next session
- Open the current control menu.
- Write the four actions you most often need.
- Perform each once in a tutorial or low-pressure session.