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Basic Commands and Controls

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This page is for the basic commands and controls in Final Fantasy XV. Read on to know about the functions of each button on foot and while riding the Regalia or a chocobo!

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Basic Controls
In Combat
Out of Combat
Regalia
Chocobo
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Basic Controls

In Combat

Control	Function
◯	Attack / Chain attack (hold)
✕	Jump
□	Roll-dodge / Phase (hold)
△	Warp / Point-warp (hold)
L1	Techniques (hold) / Armiger activate (+ R1) / Armiger chain (+ R1 if Armiger is activated)
L2	Summon (if available)
R1	Lock on (hold) / Fixed lock on (hold + R3) / Warpstrike (hold + △)
R2	Items
R3	Map
Dpad	Switch weapons
Left stick	Move / Sprint (+ ◯ hold, + R3 hold)
Right stick	Move camera / Switch target (if locked on)
Touch pad	Main menu
OPTIONS button	Pause menu

Out of Combat

Control	Function
◯	Sprint (hold)
✕	Jump
□	Roll-dodge
△	Point-warp (hold)
R1	Camera reset
R2	Call chocobo
R3	Map
Left stick	Move / Sprint (+ ◯ hold, + R3 hold)
Right stick	Move camera
Touch pad	Main menu
OPTIONS button	Pause menu / Skip cutscene

Regalia

Control	Function
✕	Park
□	U-turn
L1 and R1	Cycle through camera angles
L2	Brake / Reverse
R2	Accelerate
Dpad	Play / Pause / Change music
Left stick	Steer
Right stick	Move camera
Touch pad	Navigator
OPTIONS button	Pause menu

Chocobo

Control	Function
◯	Jump
✕	Dismount (hold)
□	Sprint
L2	Halt
R2	Trot
Left stick	Move
Right stick	Move camera
Touch pad	Main menu
OPTIONS button	Pause menu

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How to Use Potions and Items	How to Change Appearance

Combat Tips
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Wait Mode or Active Mode?	How to Beat Daemons
How to Use Summons	How to Get High Grades on Report Cards
How to Use Ring Magic	How to Break the Damage Limit
When to Use Royal Arms	Elemancy System and How to Use Spells
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How to Farm AP	How to Increase Skill Levels
Merits and Demerits of Camping	How to Level Up Quickly
How to Farm EXP Quickly	-

Gil and Items
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What to Buy Early in the Game	Best and Worst Treasure Items to Sell
List of Best Weapons and How to Get Them	List of Best Accessories and How to Get Them
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Side Quests
Bounty Hunting Guide	How to Get Chocobos
How to Increase Hunter Rank	How to Unlock Regalia Type-F

Minigames
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