Here's a guide to the controls in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) for PC and console players:
PC Controls
Basic Controls:
•Move: Left Mouse Button (LMB)
•Use Skill/Attack: Right Mouse Button (RMB) or assigned hotkeys (1-5 for quick slots)
•Interact: Left Mouse Button on interactable items or NPCs
•Loot: Left Mouse Button on items on the ground
Camera and View:
•Rotate Camera: Mouse wheel click + drag or arrow keys
•Zoom In/Out: Mouse wheel scroll
•Reset Camera: Middle Mouse Button (MMB)
Inventory and Character:
•Open Inventory: I
•Character Info: C
•Passive Skill Tree: P
•Skills Menu: K (for skill customization)
Social and Chat:
•Social Panel: J
•Chat: Enter to open chat, then type messages. Use / for commands like /invite PlayerName
•Whisper: Use @ followed by the player's name in chat to whisper directly.
Miscellaneous:
•Map: M
•Quest Log: L
•Hide UI: CTRL + U
Hotkeys:
•Flask Use: Q, W, E, R, T (default bind)
•Weapon Swap: X
•Toggle Walk: Caps Lock
•Use Item: Right Click in inventory
Skill Customization:
•Skills can be assigned to any key by going into the Skills menu and dragging skills to hotkeys.
Console Controls (PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S)
Basic Controls:
•Move: Left Analog Stick
•Camera: Right Analog Stick
Attack/Use Skill:
•PS5: R1 for primary attack, R2 for secondary. L1, L2, R1, R2 for skills in order.
•Xbox: RB for primary attack, RT for secondary. LB, LT, RB, RT for skills in order.
•Interact: X (PS5) or A (Xbox)
•Loot: Circle (PS5) or B (Xbox) on items on the ground
Inventory and Character:
•Open Inventory: Options button (PS5) or Menu button (Xbox)
•Character Info: Same as inventory, then navigate to character tab
•Skills Menu: Touchpad (PS5) or View button (Xbox)
Social and Chat:
•Social Panel: D-pad Up
•Chat: D-pad Down, use on-screen keyboard
Miscellaneous:
•Map: D-pad Left
•Quest Log: D-pad Right
Customization:
•Skills and items can be customized through the in-game menus using the controller. You can assign skills to different buttons by going into the Skills menu.
General Tips:
•Controller Layout: On consoles, you can adjust control schemes in the options menu if the default layout doesn't suit you.
•Keyboard & Mouse on Consoles: If playing on a console but prefer keyboard and mouse, you can plug them in for a PC-like experience, though the game might still use console UI elements.
•Custom Controls: For PC players, it's advisable to customize your controls for comfort and efficiency, especially for skills you'll use frequently.
Additional Notes:
•Dual Wielding: On PC, you'll often switch weapons with X, but on console, this is integrated into the control scheme.
•Skill Use: On PC, skills can be spammed with hotkeys, but on console, you'll need to get used to the timing of button presses, especially for cooldowns.
•Accessibility: Both versions offer settings adjustments for accessibility, like button remapping or UI scaling.
•For the most updated controls or if there are changes, check the official Path of Exile website or in-game settings:
Remember, these controls are subject to updates, so always check in-game for the latest control scheme or any tutorial prompts when you start playing.
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