Mastering Spyro's moves is crucial for success in Avalar. Here's a breakdown of his core abilities:
- Analog Stick/D-Pad: Move Spyro.
- X Button (Jump): Press once to jump. Press and hold at the peak of a jump to glide.
- Square Button (Charge): Hold to charge forward. Useful for breaking objects, defeating armored enemies, and covering ground quickly.
- Circle Button (Flame): Unleash a burst of fire. Your primary attack against most enemies and for lighting things.
- Triangle Button (First-Person View): Look around freely. Essential for spotting hidden gems and pathways.
- L1/R1 Buttons (Camera Control): Rotate the camera.
- L2/R2 Buttons (Roll): Dodge attacks or navigate tight spaces.
- Double Jump: Jump, then jump again in mid-air for extra height.
- Glide: After a jump, hold X to glide. You can gain a small boost at the end of a glide by pressing Triangle.
- Hover: At the end of a glide, press X again to hover briefly, allowing for more precise landings.
- Swimming: In water, use the analog stick to move, X to dive, and Square to surface.
Practice these moves in the first area, Glimmer, to get a feel for them before tackling more challenging levels. Remember that some abilities are learned later in the game, such as the Headbash and Superflame.