Nioh 2 – Controls (PS4)

Controls for Nioh 2 are the input mechanisms to move your character and interact with the game. Below are details on the default configuration for PS4.

Nioh 2 Controls

You can change your control scheme by selecting the different types from Controls in the System Menu.

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Here you can find all button layout for Nioh 2 game.

Controls

• Move – L
• Sprint – L+ X
• Camera Rotation – R
• Camera Lock-on – R3
• Stance (change stance) – R1
• Shoot (while aiming) – R2
• Guard – L1
• Aim Ranged Weapon – L2
• Quick Attack – ▢
• Strong Attack – △
• Dodge / Dash – X
• Interact – ◯
• Item Shortcut 1 – D-Pad Up
• Item Shortcut 2 – D-Pad Left
• Item Shortcut 3 – D-Pad Right
• Item Shortcut 4 – D-Pad Down
• Status Menu – Touchpad
• Gesture Menu – Options

Controls Chart

• Change to High Stance – R1 + △
• Change to Mid Stance – R1 + ▢
• Change to Low Stance – R1 + X
• Sheathe / Draw Your Sword – R1 + ◯
• Swap Ranged Weapos – R1+ D-Pad Up
• Swap Melee Weapos – R1 + D-Pad Down
• Swap Item Shortcuts – D-Pad Left/Right
• Use the Yokai Ability from the Soul Core in Slot 1 – R2 + △
• Use the Yokai Ability from the Soul Core in Slot 2 – R2 + ▢
• Burst Counter – R2 + ◯
• Yokai Shift – ◯ + △ (when Amrita Gauge is full)
• Use Guardian Spirit Skill – ◯ + △ (when in Yokai Shift)
• Absorb Amrita into Weapon – Hold △ (when in Yokai Shift)