Dynasty Warriors 5/Controls

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Dynasty Warriors 5 | Table of Contents | Walkthrough

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

[edit] On Foot

PlayStation 2	Xbox	Action
		Jump Mount Horse
		Regular Attack; press repeatedly for more attacks
		Charge Musou Gauge (Musou gauge must be empty) Use Musou Attack (Musou gauge must be filled)
		Use Charged Attack
Hold		Equips Bow
+		Use regular arrow.
+		Use charged arrow.
+		Use arrow Musou (Musou gauge must be filled).
Hold		Guard
		Display/Hide Target Life and Name
		Opens Stage Information and pauses game
		Controls character movements
		Use Musou Rage (a Musou rage token must have been acquired)

[edit] Horseback

PlayStation 2	Xbox	Action
		Dismount Horse
		Use Mounted Regular Attack; press repeatedly for more attacks
		Use Mounted Charge Attack
		Use Mounted Musou (Musou gauge must be filled)

[edit] Mounted an Elephant

PlayStation 2	Xbox	Action
		Dismount Elephant
		Use Regular Elephant Attack
		Use Elephant Stomp Attack
		Use Elephant Musou Attack (Musou gauge must be filled)

[edit] 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.

PlayStation 2	Xbox	Action
During attack, press		Perform unique Charge Attack
While being knocked to the ground, press both and simultaneously		Somersault back onto your feet
After Jumping, press 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 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 before enemy attack makes contact		Perform a parry attack, momentarily stunning the enemy
During Musou Attack, hold the button		Perform longer Musou attack
		Change the state of the bodyguard (offensive, defensive or hold her position)