Using the mouse as your primary movement allows you to keep your keys free for binding skills and other features. However, it can make movement during combat a bit more challenging, as you’ll need to click on the ground to move and click on enemies to attack. On the other hand, choosing the WASD keys for movement can make combat easier, as you can move in any direction while keeping your mouse focused on the enemy. The trade-off is that you won’t be able to bind abilities to the WASD keys.
How to Change to WASD Movement
Choosing the WASD keys for movement would make combat smoother since you can move freely in any direction while keeping your mouse focused on the enemy. Using the WASD movement system in Path of Exile 2, your combat actions are always within easy reach and allow for quick response times. Also, combat in Path of Exile 2 has evolved, and one feature truly stands out is the dodge system. Using a click-to-move setup with a dodge system may feel weird on a keyboard and mouse. Too often, your mouse ends up aimed in the wrong direction, and you end up dodging straight into an enemy.
With the WASD setup, dodging is simple:
- Press W + Space Bar to dodge north,
- S + Space Bar to dodge south
You can even dodge diagonally, though that might take a little practice to master. Keyboard and mouse controls just take a bit more getting used to when it comes to dodging. If you ever decide to switch, you are not stuck with your choice. You will just need to log out to the character select screen and head to the “Input” tab in the Settings to make the change.
How to Change Movement Setting
To change your input method go to Options > Input and choose between Mouse & Keyboard, WASD, or Controller. You can only make this change from the main menu or character selection menu. The controller option will appear once you connect a supported controller to your PC.
Conclusion
Using the mouse as your primary movement allows you to keep your keys free for binding skills and other features. However, it can make movement during combat a bit more challenging, as you will need to click on the ground to move and click on enemies to attack. However, movement with the WASD keys can make combat much easier because you can move freely in any direction without needing to take your mouse away from the enemy. This comes at the cost of being unable to bind abilities to the WASD keys. Both the WASD and mouse controls have their benefits, and it comes down to personal preference in Path of Exile 2. However, WASD controls are better compared to regular mouse controls.
