Learn the essential controls for Batman: Arkham City. Master movement, combat, and gadgets to navigate Gotham's most dangerous city and defeat its villains.
This section covers the fundamental controls for navigating and interacting within Batman: Arkham City. Mastering these will allow you to effectively move, fight, and utilize Batman's arsenal.
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Move | Left Stick |
| Camera Control | Right Stick |
| Jump / Glide | A (Xbox) / X (PS) |
| Dodge / Evade | B (Xbox) / Circle (PS) |
| Attack | X (Xbox) / Square (PS) |
| Counter | Y (Xbox) / Triangle (PS) |
| Gadget Select | Left Trigger (Xbox) / L2 (PS) |
| Use Gadget | Right Trigger (Xbox) / R2 (PS) |
| Grapple | Left Bumper (Xbox) / L1 (PS) |
| Quick Gadget 1 | Up D-Pad |
| Quick Gadget 2 | Right D-Pad |
| Quick Gadget 3 | Down D-Pad |
| Quick Gadget 4 | Left D-Pad |
| Focus / Detective Mode | Right Bumper (Xbox) / R1 (PS) |
| Interact / Takedown | B (Xbox) / Circle (PS) |
| Map | Back (Xbox) / Select (PS) |
| Pause | Start (Xbox) / Start (PS) |
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