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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4)

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This is a guide to the controls for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and as well as PC for Diablo 4 (D4). Learn the controls of the game for each platform and find out how to change controller settings based on your preferences.

List of Controls

Keyboard Controls

General Gameplay System Chat

General Controls

Action Keyboard Playstation Xbox
Character Panel C or I PS4 - Options XBOX - Start Button
Class Panel Shift + C - -
Skill Assignment Flyout S - -
Skill Tree Panel Shift + S - -
Abilities Panel A - -
Map Screen Tab or M PS4 - Touchpad XBOX - Options Button
Journal Panel J or L - -
Shop Screen P - -
Collections Screen Y - -
Social Screen O - -
Clan Screen N - -

On console, the other panels and screens are accesible from the character panel and map screen.

Gameplay Controls

Action Keyboard Playstation Xbox
Move Left ClickLeft Click PS4 -  Left Stick XBOX - Left Stick
Interact/Basic Skill Slot Left ClickLeft Click PS4 - X Button XBOX - A Button
Core Skill Slot Right ClickRight Click PS4 - Square Button XBOX - X Button
Skill Slot 1 1 PS4 - Triangle Button XBOX - Y Button
Skill Slot 2 2 PS4 - R1 Button XBOX - Right Bumper
Skill Slot 3 3 PS4 - L2 Button XBOX - Left Trigger
Skill Slot 4 4 PS4 - R2 Button XBOX - Right Trigger
Force Interact F - -
Evade Space Bar PS4 - Circle Button XBOX - B Button
Town Portal T PS - Dpad Down XBOX - DPAD Down
Use Potion Q PS4 - L1 Button XBOX - Left Bumper
Mount Z PS - Dpad Right XBOX - DPAD Right
Spur Mount Space Bar PS4 - R2 Button XBOX - Right Trigger
Mount Dismount Right Click Right Click PS4 - Circle Button XBOX - B Button
Mount Combat Dismount 1 PS4 - Square Button XBOX - X Button
Lock Target - PS4 - R3 Button XBOX - Right Stick Press
Hold Position Shift - -
Action Wheel E PS - Dpad Up XBOX - DPAD Up
Fast Quest Track R - -
Respond to Social Request - PS - Dpad Left XBOX - DPAD Left
Show Item Labels Alt PS4 - L3 Button PS4 - L3 Button

System Controls

Action Keyboard
Zoom Mousewheel
Take a Screenshot PrtSc
Master Volume Up Ctrl + =
Master Volume Down Ctrl + -
Push to Talk `
Toggle Sound Ctrl + M

System controls are not available in console. However, these settings can be accessed and changed in the options menu.

Chat Controls

Action Keyboard
Open Chat Input Enter
Close Chat Input Esc
Cycle Chat Targets Tab
Quick Message Ctrl + Shift + R
Reply to Last Whisper Shift + R
Cycle Chat Targets Tab
Page Up Chat PgUp
Page Down Chat PgDn
Next Chat Tab Ctrl + Tab
Previous Chat Tab Ctrl + Shift + Tab
Reset Chat Fade X

Chat controls are not available in console.

How to Change Control Options

Access from the Main Menu

Diablo 4 Controls Menu
If you want to access the control options of the game, you can do so from the game's opening screen or by opening the main menu overlay if you're in-game.

How to Access Main Menu Overlay
Playstation PS4 - Options
Xbox XBOX - Start Button
PC Esc

Once accessed, you can proceed to the Options and the Controls tab. From there, you will be able to customize your controls.

Diablo 4 Related Guides

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Starter Guides
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Character Customization Options How to Make a Battle.Net Account
Best Settings for PC Best Settings for Console
Difficulty Settings and World Tiers Guide Best World Tier: Adventurer or Veteran?
List of All Status Effects: Buffs and Debuffs Compatible Video Card List
Best Equipment for Early Game Can You Play Split Screen?
PC Controller Support Best Quest Order
What to Spend Gold On Combat Guide: How to Beat Hard Enemies
Stat Guide: All Stats Explained Early Game Guide: What to Do First
Tips and Tricks
Respec Cost Guide EXP Farming Guide
Battle Pass Guide Renown System Guide
Where to Sell Items Faded Plaque Puzzle Solutions
How to Summon the Golem What is Hardcore Mode?
How to Get a Whispering Key and Open Silent Chests How to Highlight All Interactables
Elective Mode: How to Assign Skills Can You Change Classes?
How to Stagger Bosses How to Create a Clan
List of Shrine Effects How to Get Missed Legendary Drops
Legendary Farming Guide List of Challenges and Titles
Trophies and Achievements Guide Multiplayer Guide: How to Play Co-Op With Friends
How to Use Aspects How to Skip Campaign and What Carries Over
How to Claim All Rewards and Preorder Bonuses How to Farm Expertise Quickly
How to Teleport to a Party Member's Location How to Evade
Party Bonuses and Group Scaling Explained What is Level Scaling?
Mutterlock Chest Puzzle: How to Open How to Get the Darkblade
What Does Mark For Blood Do? Powerleveling Guide
How to Make a Build How to Clear Dungeons Fast
How to Trade Best Season Blessing for Season 1
How to Hunt for Treasure Goblins Close vs Distant Explained
What is Strength What is Dexterity
What is Intelligence What is Willpower
How to Reset Dungeons What is the Armor Cap?
How to Unlock Pets How to Use the Party Finder Feature
How to Skip Cutscenes How to Level Mercenaries Fast
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Endgame Content
What to Do After the Campaign Leaderboards Release Date
Ancestral Items Guide How to Farm Uniques
Class Specializations
Barbarian Arsenal System Rogue Specialization
Sorcerer Enchantments Druid Spirit Boons
Necromancer Book of the Dead -
FAQs
What is the Max Level? Should You Uninstall the Beta?
Can You Zoom Out? Do You Need to Play Diablo 3 First?
Are There Set Items in Diablo 4? Does Diablo 4 Have Followers?
Can You Change Your Name? How to Use Two-Handed Weapons
What Is the Maximum Party Size? Can You Augment Equipment?
Where is Kyovashad? What to Inscribe into the Wood in Kyovashad
Is There WASD Movement? How to Update Graphics Drivers
How to Change Voice and Text Language List of Accessibility Features
Should You Use Keyboard or Controller? How to Show FPS and Latency
Campaign Length: How Long to Beat Should you Sell or Salvage?
How to Save What Happens If You Die?
What Happens When Items Break? Is There A Guest Pass?
How to Use Voice Chat List of Hairstyles and Hair Colors
Can You Minimize the Map? How to Save Outfits
How to Take Screenshots on PC Rarity Explained: What Does Rarity Affect?
Is Deckard Cain in Diablo 4? Is There a Monthly Fee?
Is Loot Shared Between Characters? Missables and One-Time Events Guide
Best Character Name: Are Names Unique? List of Secrets and Easter Eggs
Are There Private Servers? Is There a Loot Filter?
What Are Archetype Caches? Paragon Migration Explained
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