Keyboard or gamepad?

[Newgel]

While mouse+keyboard allows for superior aiming and management, controller has better movement instead of the 8-way directionals WASD has, and the souls-like LB/RB/RT block/light/heavy controller setup which is great too.
Which is better?
I wonder if it has insta swapping like you press a key and the game switches to keyboard instantly.

[Fluff]

Keyboard + mouse is always better when possible for the majority of games.

Exceptions would be where specific controllers exist like car wheel for cars, sticks for fighting games, flying simulators and so on. But even then a better player on keyboard will win over a worse player using those. People overrate type of input a lot.

So chose what you wanna aim for more - precision, speed, more input buttons with KBM or couch relaxed session potentially far from TV with a controller (tho there are KBM for that stuff also nowadays). Personally I would play everything with KBM.

[Orb of Me]

In Path of Exile 2, you can use both keyboard+mouse and gamepad (controller), but the game is optimized for mouse and keyboard as it offers more precise aiming and quicker management of actions, especially for fast-paced combat and inventory management.

As for the question of swapping between input methods instantly, PoE2 does not currently support automatic swapping between keyboard and controller input on the fly. You would need to manually switch between them in the settings if you want to change the input method. The game will detect which device you’re using, but no "instant swap" feature exists.

In terms of which is better, it largely depends on your playstyle:

Mouse+keyboard offers more control, especially for precision targeting and quick ability management.
Gamepad might be preferred by players who enjoy a more relaxed, Souls-like control scheme, with smoother movement and combat handling.
Ultimately, the best choice depends on your personal preference for either precision (keyboard and mouse) or comfort (controller).

[Suppor✝Meister]

Originally posted by Newgel:

While mouse+keyboard allows for superior aiming and management, controller has better movement instead of the 8-way directionals WASD has, and the souls-like LB/RB/RT block/light/heavy controller setup which is great too.
Which is better?
I wonder if it has insta swapping like you press a key and the game switches to keyboard instantly.

Best way to play is on a laptop using the touch pad to navigate

[Fluff]

Originally posted by DenSandeKrystal^:

Best way to play is on a laptop using the touch pad to navigate

Actually true. Also the trackball on old laptops was BiS

[Valmar]

Neuralink probably > all

[Mr. Vigo]

keybord

[MickJaguar]

I'm left handed and CL trolling this game seems impossible. No combo works.

[scown]

don't use controller, one major flaw is it heavy auto lock on, u can't controll it like WSAD + mouse can.

[Overeagerdragon]

I LOVE gamepad for classes like hunter but hate it for casters... so I don't mind (or am bothered by) either

[RedFaster]

The real question is: do you want to sit at a desk or on a couch?