Does anyone else use hotkeys with controller? Found a way with Xbox controller.

[Rettznom]

I do prefer to play this with a controller, and most other third-person games on PC. When I first started playing I noticed that unlike the console version, the PC version doesn't support hotkeys on a controller. I remember looking it up and didn't see any easy way to get them working. But I actually managed to get it working without mods if you don't mind going through Steam's controller configuration settings for it. I use an Xbox One controller, and added a "Mode Shift" to the D-Pad that turns Up, Down, Left, Right into 1-4 as long as I hold RT. I guess you could also replace your Pawn commands with it, but I find them useful sometimes. Didn't see much about this when I was looking it up and there were no other community configs like this for this game. I guess because it seems no one actually bothers with Steam's controller settings. It works really well though for this, imho.

[Zappieroth]

This is pretty much how it works in Dragon's Dogma Online.
Could you explain exactly how you set that up? I would love to be able to pop potions while not pausing the game.

[Karathrax]

The game switches seamlessly from one set of inputs to another, and can even handle simultaneous inputs from controller and keyboard.

I do this all the time-- I may be running around or fighting with controller in one hand and lean over to depress a hotkeyed curative/tool on my keyboard with my other hand This bypasses the inventory menu, so there's no break in the action.

Great for helping suspend disbelief for immersion, too.

[Zappieroth]

I mean I already have my lantern on 1 on my keyboard but if I am mid combat I am not going to/able to lean over and use potions without getting myself killed in the process.

This guy here says he has a way to use hotkeys WITH the controller itself... tho thats what I am getting from this post.
I would love to be able to do that if possible.

[Rettznom]

Originally posted by Zappieroth:

I mean I already have my lantern on 1 on my keyboard but if I am mid combat I am not going to/able to lean over and use potions without getting myself killed in the process.

This guy here says he has a way to use hotkeys WITH the controller itself... tho that's what I am getting from this post.
I would love to be able to do that if possible.

First, if you haven't setup your controller to work with Steam you will need to do that. So plug in your controller (Xbox One/360, PS4, or Switch Pro)
1. Go to Steam Settings
2. Go to Controller Tab
3. Click on General Controller Settings
4. Check the box next to PlayStation, Xbox, Switch Pro, or Generic Config Support
5. You should see your current controller detected.
If you have any trouble, a quick Google Search should yield a more in-depth guide on that. Now find the game in your Steam library, right click on it (with controller connected), and click on "Edit Steam Controller Configuration"
You should see your controller with the basic control layout. To setup the hotkeys:
1. Click on the D-Pad section
2. Click on "Mode Shifting" on the right side
3. Make sure Style of Input is "Directional Pad"
4. Click on the layout of the D-Pad and set each direction to 1-4
5. Set Mode Shift Button to "Right Trigger Pull" (Or whatever the equivalent in on other controllers).
Now when you hold right trigger the D-Pad will be set as 1-4. As long as you hold the "Mode Shift Button" your D-Pad will be 1-4. Hope this was helpful.

[Zappieroth]

I will look into this now thanks for all the steps ill report back if it is working.

[Zappieroth]

Yo this legit works like a charm thx man!

[Karathrax]

No, that's not necessary, Zap. My pawns use HP potions and curatives for me since I always give them group curatives, not single-use items. I never have to do that myself.

[Zappieroth]

Originally posted by Karathrax:

No, that's not necessary, Zap. My pawns use HP potions and curatives for me since I always give them group curatives, not single-use items. I never have to do that myself.

Thats cool, Not everyone wants to play that way tho.
I just pick my pawns up whenever they go down.

[uladz]

That guide worked perfectly! Though I suggest to use it in combination with Type B layout so that right trigger is used for secondary ability instead of grab/fire. In this case it seamlessly integrates with hotkeys and does not cause any "unwanted" side effects when use hot keys :).

[GluteusRetrogradus]

Great tip, thanks OP! You have made my game better, much appreciated.

[Rettznom]

Originally posted by uladz:

That guide worked perfectly! Though I suggest to use it in combination with Type B layout so that right trigger is used for secondary ability instead of grab/fire. In this case it seamlessly integrates with hotkeys and does not cause any "unwanted" side effects when use hot keys :).

Originally posted by GluteusRetrogradus:

Great tip, thanks OP! You have made my game better, much appreciated.

It's really cool to see my tip is still helping people. Great game, have fun!

[Karathrax]

Originally posted by Zappieroth:

Originally posted by Karathrax:

No, that's not necessary, Zap. My pawns use HP potions and curatives for me since I always give them group curatives, not single-use items. I never have to do that myself.

Thats cool, Not everyone wants to play that way tho.
I just pick my pawns up whenever they go down.

I don't do that because it aggravates Nexus.

[zadymek]

Originally posted by Karathrax:

I don't do that because it aggravates Nexus.

AFAIC Nexus is lowered by fighting away from the party (raised by the use group curatives, which is what your Pawns do actually).

[Karathrax]

The ONLY time I have nexus issues is in the Sparyard.

::shrug:: Unless I'm using the dragon patch from 3.0 WD, I don't fight there any more.

[-ZEAL0S-]

I was looking for an easy fix like this. Thanks!