Learn all the essential controls for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, covering both battle and field gameplay on PS4 and Xbox One. Master movement, attacks, and more!
Alright, let's get you up to speed on how to actually play Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot! It can seem like a lot at first, but once you know the buttons, you'll be flying around and blasting ki like a pro. We'll break down both what you do in fights and what you do when you're just exploring the world.
Think of this as your cheat sheet. Keep it handy if you forget a button combo, especially when things get hectic in battle!
Battle Controls
When you're in a fight, you'll be pulling off some pretty flashy moves. Here's how to do them on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One:
| Action | Playstation 4 | Xbox One |
| Movement | Left Stick | Left Stick |
| Up/Down Movement | Left Stick + R2 | Left Stick + RT |
| Melee Attack | Circle | B |
| Ki Blast Attack | Square | X |
| Step | X | A |
| Charge Ki/Surge | Triangle (hold) | Y (hold) |
| Guard | L2 | LT |
| Burst | L2 + Square | LT + X |
| Super Attack Palette | L1 (hold) | LB (hold) |
| Vanish Attack | L2 + X | LT + A |
| Support Palette | R1 (hold) | RB (hold) |
| Transformation Palette | L2 + R2 | LT + RT |
| Item Palette | D-Pad (hold) | Left D-Pad (hold) |
| Switch Target | Right Stick | Right Stick |
| Boost | Left Stick + X | Left Stick + A |
| Super Boost | L3 | Click Left Stick |
| Cancel Target/Lock-On | R3 | Click Right Stick |
| Pause | Options | Menu Button |
Field Controls
Exploring the world is just as important, whether you're flying around or driving a vehicle. Here’s what you need to know when you're not in a fight:
| Action | Playstation 4 | Xbox One |
| Movement | Left Stick | Left Stick |
| Ascend (air) | R1 | RB |
| Descend (air) | R2 | RT |
| Move Camera | Right Stick | Right Stick |
| Reset Camera | R3 | Click Right Stick |
| Examine/Talk | Circle | B |
| Jump/Switch flight/ground mode | X | A |
| Boost (air)/Spring (ground) | L3 | Click Left Stick |
| Ki Blast | L2 + X | LT + X |
| Charged Ki Blast | L2 + X (hold) | LT + X (hold) |
| Ki Search | L1 (hold) | LB (hold) |
| Quick Flight (from ground) | R1 (hold) | RB (hold) |
| Vehicle Palette | Left/Right D-Pad | Left/Right D-Pad |
| Ride Vehicle | Up D-Pad | Up D-Pad |
| Dismount Vehicle | Down D-Pad | Down D-Pad |
| Main Menu | Options | Menu Button |
| Change Map | Touchpad | View Button |
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