Learn all the essential controls for Salt and Sacrifice, from basic attacks and dodging to using items and parrying. Master your movement and combat with this quick guide.
Hey there! So you're diving into the grim world of Salt and Sacrifice, huh? Don't worry, I've got your back. Let's break down exactly what all those buttons do so you can start smacking those Mages around like a pro. We'll cover the main gameplay controls first, and then we can get into the menu stuff later.
Think of this as your cheat sheet for keeping your character alive and kicking.
| Button | Action | Notes |
| Square | Attack (Melee: Light Attack) | This button is your bread and butter for quick attacks. If you've got a sword or dagger equipped, you'll swing away. If you're rocking a staff for spells, this button will cast your first equipped spell. For bows and magic, you can hold Square to aim your shot or spell. |
| Triangle | Attack (Melee: Heavy Attack) | This is your heavier hit. For melee weapons, it packs more punch but uses more Stamina. If you're using a staff, Triangle casts the second spell you have equipped. Heads up: you only get this second spell slot with a staff equipped. Like Square, you can hold Triangle to aim ranged attacks. |
| Circle | Use/Execute/Confirm | This is your go-to for interacting with the world. Need to open a secret door? Just walk up to it and press Circle. It's also your confirmation button in menus, but we'll get to that later. |
| X | Jump | Simple enough – press X to leap into the air. Handy for dodging or getting over small obstacles. |
| Options | Opens Menu | This brings up your main game menu, where you can check your stats, swap gear, manage your inventory, and all that good stuff. We'll dive deeper into the menu interface separately. |
| Directional Pad (Left/Right) | Cycle Inventory | Quickly scroll through the items and spells you have equipped and ready to use. |
| Directional Pad (Down) | Light Torch (Hold) | Got a torch? Hold Down on the D-pad to light it up. Keep holding until it's fully lit, or it'll just cancel. Essential for those dark, creepy areas. |
| R1 | Use Item/Incantation/Prayer | This uses whatever item, spell, or prayer is currently highlighted in your quick slots (usually shown near your HP/Stamina bar). Make sure the right thing is selected! |
| R2 | Roll | Your primary dodge move! Tap R2 to quickly roll out of danger. If you hold R2 while on a ladder, you'll slide down it. Pro-tip: press Square right after a Roll to do a special 'dodge attack' – it's great for closing distance or catching enemies off guard. |
| L1 | Swap Weapon Set | Quickly switch between your two different weapon loadouts. Super useful in the heat of battle when you need to change your approach. |
| L2 | Block/Use Offhand | Hold L2 to block incoming attacks. This works with shields or even some weapons. If you have a spell or item equipped in your offhand slot, L2 can also be held to aim it, just like Square and Triangle. |
| L2 (Hold) + Square | Parry | This is a high-risk, high-reward move! You need to time it *just* right, pressing L2 and Square together as an enemy's attack is about to land. A successful parry can leave them wide open for a counter-attack. You can parry with shields or certain weapons. |
| Left Analog Stick | Movement | This is how you move your character around the world. Pretty standard stuff! |
| Right Analog Stick | Pan Camera | Use this to look around and adjust your view of the environment. Essential for spotting enemies or finding hidden paths. |
That covers the basics of how to move and fight in Salt and Sacrifice. Keep practicing these controls, and you'll be navigating the treacherous lands and taking down those formidable Mages in no time. We'll cover the menu interface in more detail next!
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