Tales of Xillia
Tales of Xillia

Controls & Basic Movement — Tales of Xillia Guide

Master Tales of Xillia's controls. Understand basic movement, combat inputs, and how to use Field Skills like Milla's Spirit Shift and Jude's Snap Pivot.

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Tales of Xillia utilizes a standard JRPG control scheme. Here's a breakdown of the default PlayStation 3 controls:

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Controls & Basic Movement
  • Left Analog Stick: Move character
  • Right Analog Stick: Rotate camera
  • X Button: Interact/Confirm
  • Circle Button: Cancel/Back
  • Square Button: Open Menu
  • Triangle Button: Use Field Skill (e.g., Milla's Spirit Shift, Jude's Snap Pivot)
  • L1 Button: Guard (in combat)
  • R1 Button: Link Partner (in combat)
  • L2 Button: Toggle Map (on field)
  • R2 Button: Free Run (hold to run in any direction)
  • Start Button: Pause Game/Open Main Menu
  • Select Button: Open Chat Log

Mastering Free Run is essential for efficient exploration and dodging enemy attacks in combat. Practice linking with partners early on to understand the benefits of linked artes.

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