Dark Souls III: The Ringed City offers a consistent control scheme across PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, though specific button layouts may vary slightly. Understanding these layouts is key to executing complex maneuvers and reacting quickly in combat.
PlayStation 4 Controller Layout:
- Left Stick: Movement
- Right Stick: Camera Control
- L1: Use Left Hand Item (e.g., Shield, Spell Catalyst)
- L2: Use Left Hand Weapon Art / Parry (if applicable)
- R1: Attack with Right Hand Weapon
- R2: Strong Attack with Right Hand Weapon
- Triangle: Use Right Hand Item (e.g., Weapon Art)
- Circle: Dodge / Roll / Sprint (Hold)
- X: Use Item (Estus Flask, etc.)
- D-Pad Up: Cycle Up Items
- D-Pad Down: Cycle Down Items
- D-Pad Left: Cycle Left Spells
- D-Pad Right: Cycle Right Spells
- Start/Options: Pause Menu
- Share: Screenshot/Video Capture
Xbox One Controller Layout:
- Left Stick: Movement
- Right Stick: Camera Control
- LB: Use Left Hand Item
- LT: Use Left Hand Weapon Art / Parry
- RB: Attack with Right Hand Weapon
- RT: Strong Attack with Right Hand Weapon
- Y: Use Right Hand Item (Weapon Art)
- B: Dodge / Roll / Sprint (Hold)
- A: Use Item (Estus Flask, etc.)
- D-Pad Up: Cycle Up Items
- D-Pad Down: Cycle Down Items
- D-Pad Left: Cycle Left Spells
- D-Pad Right: Cycle Right Spells
- Start/Menu: Pause Menu
- View: Screenshot/Video Capture
PC Keyboard and Mouse Layout:
The PC layout is highly customizable. Default settings typically include:
- W, A, S, D: Movement
- Mouse Movement: Camera Control
- Left Mouse Button: Attack with Right Hand Weapon
- Right Mouse Button: Aim / Block (if applicable)
- E: Use Right Hand Item (Weapon Art)
- Spacebar: Dodge / Roll / Sprint (Hold)
- Q: Use Left Hand Item
- F: Use Left Hand Weapon Art / Parry
- 1, 2, 3, 4: Cycle Items / Spells
- Tab: Cycle Left Spells
- Shift: Sprint
- Esc: Pause Menu
Players are encouraged to explore the in-game options menu to rebind controls to their preference for optimal comfort and performance.