I have been using a PS4 controller since a few hours into Diablo 4 - wanted a bit better control/targeting precision for my rogue so I am trying to switch back to keyboard and mouse and it’s like I am incapable of adapting.

Keyboard and mouse feels so weird, but I know plenty of people prefer it so it can’t just be BAD. Anyone have any suggestions how to make keyboard and mouse a little less awkward? Keybindings maybe?

You know what’s weird is I have never used the controller for another game on PC, always stuck with keyboard.

  • coltzero@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    Wow, I only now realize that there are people for that it feels weird to play with a keyboard + mouse certain games, for me it is really weird to play shooters with a controller

  • You’re just going to have to adapt to the differences. I felt the same way about playing Diablo 3 with a controller on my buddy’s PS4 back when it came out, having only ever played Diablo and Diablo clones with M&KB on PC before.

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    1 year ago

    I went from kb+m to PS5 controller or playing on my Steam Deck.

    I find this style of game works so much better with a controller and honestly it’s hard to go back to KB+M. Right now all I miss out on is chatting quickly.

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      1 year ago

      To chat quickly on steam deck, I use the blizzard mobile app and whisper friends with it. But yeah major drawback.

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    1 year ago

    I don’t think there’s many classes that benefit from mkb over controller. Maybe some of the necro builds?? Back to your question though, I make left click “move only” because I hate attacking mobs when I’m trying to reposition.

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      1 year ago

      I switched to controller recently because of this and not being able to stand in place and attack without moving.

      I honestly feel controller is a lot more enjoyable. My only gripe is navigating the inventory but it’s such a non issue when your mouse is right there.

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        1 year ago

        maybe it’s too late but as with all other games of this type: holding shift let you attack without moving, even when there’s no enemy in range

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          1 year ago

          I actually tried this and it didnt work.

          I played a lot of similar games and they all have that. I was surprised Diablo didnt. Maybe I disabled it?

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    1 year ago

    I switch between pc and my steam deck to play Diablo 4. I like it very much and when I use one or the other I’m very quickly adjusted to the different use.

    On PC I move my skills to asdf, potion on g. I used to use the spacebar for forced standstill, but now use it for dodge. This way I can keep my hand on the keyboard for doing most things in the game.

    Middle mouse button to open inventory, side button 4 to force and button 5 is for my escape scroll because I play hardcore.

    I also made the ingame cursor bigger through settings, so it’s easier to track it in busy areas.

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    1 year ago

    First diablo I play with a controller.

    It’s pretty good. But I get annoyed by the targeting, middle of a big batte?

    Let’s shoot that barrel off to the side instead of the mobs in front of us!