| PlayStation 3 Control | Xbox 360 Control | Usage
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 | | Move Skarin; move between targets for dragons; navigate menus.
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 | | Move the camera.
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 | | Attack quickly.
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 | | Attack slowly, but with more power; perform guaranteed kill animations.
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 | | Jump.
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 | | Interact with people and objects (usually has to be tapped); initialize a quick time event against a commander.
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+ | | Perform a focused attack. This will reduce your power bar significantly.
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 | | Block.
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 | | Hold to display the inventory; press the corresponding button to equip or use an item.
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+ | | Dodge backwards.
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 | | Hold to display the elemental powers menu; press the corresponding button to unleash a rune power.
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 | | Center the camera.
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 | | Display the island map using Brisingamen.
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