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Controls: Game Mechanics
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

Controls: Game Mechanics

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!

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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:

ActionPlaystation 4Xbox One
MovementLeft StickLeft Stick
Up/Down MovementLeft Stick + R2Left Stick + RT
Melee AttackCircleB
Ki Blast AttackSquareX
StepXA
Charge Ki/SurgeTriangle (hold)Y (hold)
GuardL2LT
BurstL2 + SquareLT + X
Super Attack PaletteL1 (hold)LB (hold)
Vanish AttackL2 + XLT + A
Support PaletteR1 (hold)RB (hold)
Transformation PaletteL2 + R2LT + RT
Item PaletteD-Pad (hold)Left D-Pad (hold)
Switch TargetRight StickRight Stick
BoostLeft Stick + XLeft Stick + A
Super BoostL3Click Left Stick
Cancel Target/Lock-OnR3Click Right Stick
PauseOptionsMenu 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:

ActionPlaystation 4Xbox One
MovementLeft StickLeft Stick
Ascend (air)R1RB
Descend (air)R2RT
Move CameraRight StickRight Stick
Reset CameraR3Click Right Stick
Examine/TalkCircleB
Jump/Switch flight/ground modeXA
Boost (air)/Spring (ground)L3Click Left Stick
Ki BlastL2 + XLT + X
Charged Ki BlastL2 + X (hold)LT + X (hold)
Ki SearchL1 (hold)LB (hold)
Quick Flight (from ground)R1 (hold)RB (hold)
Vehicle PaletteLeft/Right D-PadLeft/Right D-Pad
Ride VehicleUp D-PadUp D-Pad
Dismount VehicleDown D-PadDown D-Pad
Main MenuOptionsMenu Button
Change MapTouchpadView Button

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