Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City

Basic Controls — Batman: Arkham City Guide

Learn basic controls for Batman: Arkham City. Master movement, combat, and essential actions like using the Grapple to begin your journey in Gotham.

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Mastering Batman's movements and combat is crucial. Here's a quick rundown of the fundamental controls across various platforms. Familiarize yourself with these before diving into the action. Practice in the combat challenges to hone your skills.

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Basic Controls
  • Movement: Left Analog Stick (Console), WASD (PC)
  • Camera: Right Analog Stick (Console), Mouse (PC)
  • Grapple: L1/LB (Console), F (PC) - Use to quickly traverse rooftops.
  • Glide: X/A (Console), Space (PC) - Jump and hold to glide across large distances.
  • Attack: Square/X (Console), Left Mouse Button (PC) - Primary attack.
  • Counter: Triangle/Y (Console), Right Mouse Button (PC) - Essential for deflecting enemy attacks.
  • Stun: Circle/B (Console), Middle Mouse Button (PC) - Use against armored enemies.
  • Gadget Select: D-Pad (Console), Number Keys (PC) - Cycle through your arsenal.
  • Gadget Use: R1/RB (Console), Q (PC) - Deploy selected gadget.
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