Controls and Best Settings

Controls and best settings optimization is a way to help you experience a more dynamic gaming experience in Tales of Arise. Read on to learn how to easily read the overworld and battle screens and how you can customize your settings for a fluid experience!

How to Read Different In-Game Screens

How to Read the Battle Screen

Boost Strike	Use normal attacks to fill this gauge up so you can unleash a boost strike that can kill non-boss enemies
Combo	This part displays the number of hits you have landed on an enemy.
CP(Cure Points)	This is your team's CP (Cure Points). Whenever a party member uses any form of healing or support artes, CP is consumed.
Party Members' HP	You can also see your party members' HP in the battle screen.
Artes	These are the artes you can use in a battle. They are assigned to the triangle, square, and circle buttons.
Artes Gauge	This is your character's AG (Artes Gauge). Every arte that your character performs will consume a part of your AG.
Boost Attack	Perform a boost attack by pressing the corresponding key of your chosen character's boost attack.

How to Read the Overworld Screen

Mini map	The camera is at the upper right side of the overworld screen. You can choose whether it be fixed or rotating in the settings.
Skit	At the lower right hand side of the screen is where you'll see the skits. Press R1 to watch them.
Interact	You can interact with things in the overworld by pressing the circle button.

Tales of Arise Controls

Field Controls

Function	PS4/PS5	PC
Move		WASD
Move Camera		↑ ↓ ← →
Jump		Spacebar
Examine/Talk		E or Left Mouse Button
Bring Up Map		M
Reset Camera	or	C or Middle Mouse Button or Q
Play Skit		Left Ctrl
Display Character Information		Left Alt
Dash	or	Left Shift or Right Mouse Button
Bring Up Help Screen		H
Open skill panel		B
Open activity record		J
Menu		Esc
Pause		Tab

Battle Controls

Function	PS4/PS5	PC
Arte Attack 1		R
Arte Attack 2		E
Arte Attack 3		F
Jump		Spacebar
Boost Attack 1 to 4	or or or	1 or 2 or 3 or 4
Move		WASD
Move Camera		↑ ↓ ← →
Reset Camera	Press	C or Middle Mouse Button
Normal Attack		Q or Left Mouse Button
Target	Press	Left Alt
Switch	Hold	Left Ctrl
Switch Targets	Press (Hold) +	Left Alt (Hold) + A or D, or ← →
Evade/Guard		Left Shift
Battle Menu		Esc
Pause Menu		Enter

Best Settings

Items in red are the ones we recommend changing.

Key Configuration is Fine As It is

Sample Adjustable Key Config
Normal Attack	Arte Button 1	Arte Button 2	Arte Button 3
Jump	Evade/Guard	Target	Switch
Buttons to Change

It seems that key configuration for Tales of Arise is okay as it is. Although, of course, you are free to change them to whatever makes you feel much more comfortable.

If you do feel like key bindings should be changed, the sample key configuration above can help you give an alternative way to play the game.

Mini-Map Orientation

This setting is dependent on player preference. You can choose whether or not the Mini-Map, found in the top right corner of the screen, will change orientation whenever you move your camera in a particular direction.

Camera Controls

Optimal Camera Settings

The default settings that come with Tales of Arise are all properly tuned to any type of playstyle.

It is highly recommended to keep the settings as they come, but certain settings such as Camera Inversion, Camera Correction, Reset, and Movement Speed can all be adjusted to better suit a player's style of play.

Input Queuing Time

Input Queuing Time has control over how fast you can go from one form of attack to another. There are two options: Short and Long.

The Long setting is the default one – here, all attacks you take will form a queue. As soon as one action is over, the next one will occur, requiring players to think ahead on what they plan to do in battle.

Short is a setting that some may be more comfortable with, as queue times for moves would be shorter, resulting in near instantaenous attacks.

Tales of Arise Related Guides

Tips and Tricks

Beyond the Dawn Tips and Tricks

Game Mechanics

Tier Lists

Farming Guides

Combat Guides

Collectibles