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Anyone tried to switch from controller to keyboard and mouse (Diablo 4)

I have been using a PS4 controller since a few hours into Diablo 4 - wanted a bit better control/targeting precision for my rogue so I am trying to switch back to keyboard and mouse and it's like I am incapable of adapting.

Keyboard and mouse feels so weird, but I know plenty of people prefer it so it can't just be BAD. Anyone have any suggestions how to make keyboard and mouse a little less awkward? Keybindings maybe?

You know what's weird is I have never used the controller for another game on PC, always stuck with keyboard.

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Wow, I only now realize that there are people for that it feels weird to play with a keyboard + mouse certain games, for me it is really weird to play shooters with a controller

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Kb+m is a staple of Diablo games but as someone who has played them all I think controller is wayyyyy better. I don’t really get the accuracy argument because I don’t feel like I really ever miss any shots or are at some disadvantage. Plus if you have the ps edge or Xbox elite controllers you will enter god tier country because of the paddles!

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You're just going to have to adapt to the differences. I felt the same way about playing Diablo 3 with a controller on my buddy's PS4 back when it came out, having only ever played Diablo and Diablo clones with M&KB on PC before.

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I went from kb+m to PS5 controller or playing on my Steam Deck.

I find this style of game works so much better with a controller and honestly it's hard to go back to KB+M. Right now all I miss out on is chatting quickly.

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- To chat quickly on steam deck, I use the blizzard mobile app and whisper friends with it. But yeah major drawback.
  
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First diablo I play with a controller.

It's pretty good. But I get annoyed by the targeting, middle of a big batte?

Let's shoot that barrel off to the side instead of the mobs in front of us!

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I have actually thought about going the other direction and using a controller because I find the pointing and clicking annoying with my barb.

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- Yes, Barb and melee in general plays far better on controller aince you don’t need to precisely click each enemy to target.
  
  The flipside is that ranged classes can feel less precise to aim and can auto target the wrong thing sometimes. Movement skills can also feel bad if they go the wrong direction.
  
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I don’t think there’s many classes that benefit from mkb over controller. Maybe some of the necro builds?? Back to your question though, I make left click “move only” because I hate attacking mobs when I’m trying to reposition.

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- I switched to controller recently because of this and not being able to stand in place and attack without moving.
  
  I honestly feel controller is a lot more enjoyable. My only gripe is navigating the inventory but it's such a non issue when your mouse is right there.
  
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  maybe it's too late but as with all other games of this type: holding shift let you attack without moving, even when there's no enemy in range
  
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I switch between pc and my steam deck to play Diablo 4. I like it very much and when I use one or the other I'm very quickly adjusted to the different use.

On PC I move my skills to asdf, potion on g. I used to use the spacebar for forced standstill, but now use it for dodge. This way I can keep my hand on the keyboard for doing most things in the game.

Middle mouse button to open inventory, side button 4 to force and button 5 is for my escape scroll because I play hardcore.

I also made the ingame cursor bigger through settings, so it's easier to track it in busy areas.

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- Steam deck is makin me like the controller more. Just more fun.
  
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