Here's a detailed guide on the default controls for Genshin Impact across different platforms. Keep in mind that players can customize some controls in the settings menu, especially on PC and console versions.
PC Controls:
Movement:
•W, A, S, D - Character movement.
•Mouse - Camera control.
•Spacebar - Jump. Double-tap for a double jump.
•Left Shift - Sprint (hold).
Combat:
•Left Mouse Button (LMB) - Normal attack.
•Right Mouse Button (RMB) - Aimed shot for bow users or heavy attack for other weapons.
•E - Elemental skill.
•Q - Elemental burst.
•Tab - Character swapping.
Miscellaneous:
•F - Interact/Pick up items/Talk.
•M - Map.
•Esc - Menu/Inventory.
•Z - Map pin.
•C - Elemental Sight (to see nearby elemental objects or enemies).
•V - Switch to your last active character.
•P - Take a screenshot.
PlayStation Controls:
Movement:
•Left Stick - Move character.
•Right Stick - Camera control.
•X - Jump. Double tap for a double jump.
•L3 (Click Left Stick) - Sprint.
Combat:
•Square - Normal attack.
•R2 - Aimed shot or heavy attack.
•Triangle - Elemental skill.
•Circle - Elemental burst, hold for more options.
•L1 - Character swap menu.
Miscellaneous:
•R1 - Quick-swap to last character.
•Touchpad - Map/Inventory.
•Options - Menu.
•R3 (Click Right Stick) - Elemental Sight.
Mobile Controls:
•Mobile controls are touch-based and can be customized, but here are the default or common placements:
Movement:
•Virtual Joystick on the left side - Move character.
Combat and Interactions:
•Tap on the right side of the screen - Attack.
•Hold on the right side - Aimed shot or heavy attack.
•Button on the right side - Jump.
•Character icons on the bottom - Switch characters.
•Icons on the right side - Elemental skill and burst.
Miscellaneous:
•Eye icon - Elemental Sight.
•Map icon - Open map.
•Backpack icon - Menu/Inventory.
Additional Notes:
•Customization: Most versions allow for some level of control customization. On PC, you can remap keys, while on mobile you can adjust the placement of buttons on the screen.
•Controller Support: Genshin Impact supports various controllers across platforms. On mobile devices, you can pair a Bluetooth controller for a console-like experience.
•Auto-Targeting: When locked onto an enemy, your attacks will automatically target them, simplifying combat.
•Aiming Mode: For precision aiming (particularly with bow users), players can switch to a mode where a reticle appears for aiming.
•Elemental Reactions: Combat involves understanding and manipulating elemental interactions, which don't have specific controls but are part of strategic gameplay.
Note: If you're new to the game or adjusting from another platform, take some time in the settings menu to customize the controls to your liking, especially on PC where you have more options. Remember, mastering the controls, especially in terms of quick character switching and elemental skill usage, is key to excelling in Genshin Impact's combat system. |
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