PS5 controls: combat, travel and menu inputs
Find the default controller input and distinguish parries from Power Surge.
Quick answer
Find the default controller input and distinguish parries from Power Surge.
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Default PS5 inputs
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Light Attack | ▢ |
| Heavy Attack | △ |
| Interact / Talk | O |
| Jump / Special Movement | ✕ |
| Block | L1 |
| Power Surge | L2 |
| Dodge | R1 |
| Phantom Edges | R2 |
| Sprint | Hold Left Analogue Stick + R1 |
| Special Skill 1 | L1 + △ |
| Special Skill 2 | L1 + ▢ |
| Open Map | Touch Pad |
| Mind's Eye | Swipe Up on the Touch Pad |
| Switch Weapon | Left D-Pad |
| Switch Phantom Edge | Right D-Pad |
| Use Lower Medicine | Down D-Pad |
| Use Upper Medicine | Up D-Pad |
| Crouch | L3 |
| Run / Walk | Left Analogue Stick |
| Lock On | R3 |
| Switch Lock-On Target | Left/Right on the Right Analogue Stick |
| Rotate Camera | Right Analogue Stick |
Reading combat prompts
L1 defense/parry and L2 Power Surge are different inputs. Blue warnings use timed L1; red warnings use timed R1. Weapon-specific skills may combine L1 with Square or Triangle. If you remap controls, follow your current in-game prompt.
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Reviewed November 1, 2026. Values apply at the stated levels and conditions.