Learn the essential button mappings and controls for Dragon Ball FighterZ on PS4 and Xbox One. Master attacks, assists, and movement to dominate the battlefield!
Alright, let's get you familiar with how to actually play Dragon Ball FighterZ! It might seem like a lot at first, but once you know what each button does, you'll be pulling off combos and super moves in no time. Think of this as your cheat sheet for the controller.
Here’s the breakdown for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. We'll cover the basic attacks, assists, movement, and some special maneuvers.
| Action | PS4 | Xbox One |
| Light Attack (L) | Square | X |
| Medium Attack (M) | Triangle | Y |
| Heavy Attack (H) | Circle | B |
| Special Attack (S) | Cross | A |
| Primary Assist | L1 | LB |
| Secondary Assist | L2 | LT |
| Character Tag | Hold L1 or L2 | Hold LB or LT |
| Dragon Rush | Cross + Circle | A + B |
| Ki Charge | Cross + Square | A + X |
| Sparking Blast | Cross + Circle + Square + Triangle | A + B + X + Y |
| Super Dash | Square + Triangle | X + Y |
| Vanish | Triangle + Circle | Y + B |
| Jump | D-Pad / A-Stick Up (in air will perform a second or double jump) | D-Pad / A-Stick Up (in air will perform a second or double jump) |
| Crouch | D-Pad / A-Stick Down | D-Pad / A-Stick Down |
| Block | D-Pad / A-Stick Away from Opponent (crouching block is done by holding down and away from opponent) | D-Pad / A-Stick Away from Opponent (crouching block is done by holding down and away from opponent) |
| Dash | D-Pad / A-Stick Toward the opponent twice rapidly. (hold toward on the second tap) | D-Pad / A-Stick Toward the opponent twice rapidly. (hold toward on the second tap) |
| Snap Back | During a Dragon Rush, press either assist button | During a Dragon Rush, press either assist button |
| Deflect / Parry | D-Pad / A-Stick Away from Opponent + Special button | D-Pad / A-Stick Away from Opponent + Special button |
| Guard Cancel into Tag | While blocking, D-Pad / A-Stick Toward the opponent + Primary or Secondary Assist | While blocking, D-Pad / A-Stick Toward the opponent + Primary or Secondary Assist |
| Anti-Air / Launch | D-Pad / A-Stick Down + Heavy Attack | D-Pad / A-Stick Down + Heavy Attack |
| Overhead Attack | D-Pad / A-Stick Toward the opponent + Medium Attack | D-Pad / A-Stick Toward the opponent + Medium Attack |
Quick Tips
- Don't forget you can chain your basic attacks (L, M, H) together for simple combos.
- Assists (L1/LB, L2/LT) are super important for extending combos and controlling space. Practice using them!
- Dragon Rush (A+B or X+Circle) is a great way to start pressure or catch someone blocking too much.
- Mastering the Dash and Vanish will make you much harder to hit.
- Blocking is key! Remember to hold away from your opponent to block high and low.
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