Controller or Keyboard.

[Cryptic]

I was wondering if I am lowering my skill by using a controller while others might be using keyboard and mouse. Am I making it harder for myself by using a controller compared to keyboard and mouse or is it just whatever feels better for me? Also what do yall use?

[Nutettella-san]

Actually, controller is the best option to play this game, however if your more comfortable with KB/M, you should definetly go there. Just rebind the keys as some are kinda hard to reach.

I use a KB/M and its working for me. Honestly is all comes down to self preference.

[Tomodachi]

I started with K/M but after a while changed to Controller. I prefer the last now, but I think what feels better to you is the deal.

[EM3ʸᵉᵉᵗ]

i personally believe keyboard is better but i havent touched a controller in years and i can reach every part of the main keyboard area

[Skygaze]

You're not at a disadvantage using a controller vs KB/M players and vice versa. There's no "Best option." I've tried both and prefer a controller, personally.

It all comes down to personal preference. Competitive players use both.

There are some small hiccups with both though.

Gamepad: If you don't edit your joystick deadzone to be smaller/non-existent you will have trouble parrying light attacks (Any 500ms attack really) and the default Counter-Guardbreak button is X/Square, so you have to remove your thumb from the joystick to CGB without rebinds. I have absolutely no trouble with this as I've built up muscle memory but it peeves some people.

KB/M: If your sensitivity is high you might experience Guard-Slippage™ because any slight movement of the mouse will trigger a guard switch. Some people prefer this, though. A mouse with extra buttons for the thumb is great for rebinds (Specifically the GB key) so you don't have to reach to E (I think the default is E, could be wrong. Edit: Yes, was wrong. It's MMB. E is feint.)

Just use what you're more comfortable with.