Here's a detailed guide to the controls for Diablo 4, covering both PC and console setups. Note that while these are the default controls, many can be customized:
General Controls (PC):
•Movement: Click and hold the left mouse button to move your character.
•Force Move: Hold Shift + Left Mouse Button to move without attacking.
•Character Interface: C
•Skill Tree: S
•Map: M
•Journal: J
•Inventory: I
•Action Bar: Numbers 1 through 4 for quick skill use.
•Use Potion: Q
•Town Portal: T
•Dodge: Spacebar
•Mount: Z
•Dismount: Right Mouse Button
•Combat Dismount: 1
•Interact/Attack: Left Mouse Button
•Force Interaction: F
•Emote Wheel: E
•Quick Task Tracking: R
•Show Item Labels: Alt
•Game Menu: Esc
Gameplay Controls:
•Basic Attack: Left Mouse Button
•Skill Activation: Right Mouse Button and number keys 1 to 4
•Specialization Interface: Shift + C
•Skill Allocation Popup Menu: S
•Skill Tree Panel: Shift + S
Chat Controls:
•Chat: Enter (to type), Tab (to toggle chat window)
•Reply: R
System Controls:
•Screenshot: Print Screen
•Volume Control: F10 (for adjusting in-game volume)
Console Controls (Xbox and PlayStation)
•Movement: Left Stick
•Interact/Attack: A (Xbox), X (PlayStation)
•Dodge: Right Stick (press or flick)
•Basic Skill: Right Trigger (RT/L2)
•Secondary Skill: Left Trigger (LT/R2)
•Evade: B (Xbox), O (PlayStation)
•Use Potion: Left Bumper (LB/L1)
•Mount/Dismount: Y (Xbox), △ (PlayStation)
•Town Portal: X (Xbox), □ (PlayStation)
•Action Wheel: Right Stick (click)
•Character Menu: Menu Button (Xbox), Options Button (PlayStation)
•Map: View Button (Xbox), Touch Pad (PlayStation)
Additional Console Features:
•Target Lock: Hold down the Left Trigger (LT) on Xbox or L2 on PlayStation to lock onto a target.
•Emote Wheel: Use the D-pad directions to select emotes or other quick commands.
Customization
•PC: You can customize these controls in the Options menu under "Controls." Here, you can remap every action to a different key or button, including using additional mouse buttons or extended keyboard inputs like F13-F24.
•Console: While you can't customize every single action as freely as on PC, you can still adjust key bindings for skills, set vibration settings, and modify the camera sensitivity. Access this through the Options menu as well.
•See also: Customization Guide to Diablo 4
Additional Tips
•Accessibility: Diablo 4 includes various accessibility options where you can change color highlights for better visibility or invert controls for ease of use.
•Ping: On PC, you can toggle visibility of your ping and framerate by double-pressing Ctrl + R.
•WASD Movement: While Diablo 4 traditionally uses the mouse for movement, there's community request for WASD movement which has not been confirmed for inclusion.
Note: Remember, these controls are designed to be intuitive for both new players and veterans of the series. If you're playing on a platform where controller support is available, like PC, you might find the controller settings more comfortable for a different gameplay experience. Always check the latest game updates as Blizzard might introduce control changes or new features in subsequent patches. |
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