Dynasty Warriors 5/Controls

A list of all Dynasty Warriors 5 controls for the PS2 console system.

On Foot

 * psx: X
 * Jump
 * Mount Horse
 * psx: S
 * Regular Attack; press repeatedly for more attacks
 * psx: C
 * Charge Musou Gauge (Musou gauge must be empty)
 * Use Musou Attack (Musou gauge must be filled)
 * psx: T
 * Use Charged Attack
 * psx: R1 (must be held down)
 * Equips Bow
 * press psx: S to use regular arrow
 * press psx: T to use charged arrow
 * press psx: C to use arrow Musou (Musou gauge must be filled)
 * psx: L1
 * Guard (must be held down)
 * psx: L2
 * Display/Hide Target Life and Name
 * psx: Start
 * Opens Stage Information and pauses game
 * psx: L3
 * Controls character movements
 * psx: R3 (push button inwards)
 * Use Musou Rage (a Musou rage token must have been acquired)

Horseback

 * psx: X
 * Dismount Horse
 * psx: S
 * Use Mounted Regular Attack; press repeatedly for more attacks
 * psx: T
 * Use Mounted Charge Attack
 * psx: C
 * Use Mounted Musou (Musou gauge must be filled)

Mounted an Elephant

 * psx: X
 * Dismount Elephant
 * psx: S
 * Use Regular Elephant Attack
 * psx: T
 * Use Elephant Stomp Attack
 * psx: C
 * Use Elephant Musou Attack (Musou gauge must be filled)

Advanced Techniques
{These attacks and special techniques are for people who are familiar with the Dynasty Warriors franchise. While a player new to this game can use them, they would be, for the most part, difficult to perform}


 * During psx: S attack, press psx: T
 * Perform unique Charge Attack


 * While being knocked to the ground, press both psx: R1 and psx: L1 simultaneously
 * Somersault back onto your feet


 * After Jumping, press psx: S in midair
 * Performs regular midair attack (most characters require being close to the ground to hit the enemies during a regular midair attack)


 * After Jumping, press psx: T in midair
 * Performs charged midair attack (most characters require being close to the ground to hit the enemies during a charged midair attack)


 * While Guarding, press psx: T before enemy attack makes contact
 * Perform a parry attack, momentarily stunning the enemy


 * During Musou Attack, hold the psx: C button
 * Perform longer Musou attack


 * psx: Select
 * Change the state of the bodyguard (offensive, defensive or hold her position)