Dynasty Warriors 5/Controls

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

On Foot

PS2	Xbox	Windows	Action
or	or		Controls character movements
			Regular Attack; press repeatedly for more attacks
			Use Charged Attack
			Charge Musou Gauge (Musou gauge must be empty) Use Musou Attack (Musou gauge must be filled)
			Jump Mount Horse
			Guard/Shift
			Equips Bow
+	+		Use regular arrow.
+	+		Use charged arrow.
+	+		Use arrow Musou (Musou gauge must be filled).
			Display/Hide Target Life and Name
			Map
			Use Musou Rage (a Musou rage token must have been acquired)
			Change the state of the bodyguard (offensive, defensive or hold their position)
			Opens Stage Information and pauses game

Horseback

PS2	Xbox	Windows	Action
			Use Mounted Regular Attack; press repeatedly for more attacks
			Use Mounted Charge Attack
			Use Mounted Musou (Musou gauge must be filled)
			Dismount Horse

Mounted an Elephant

PS2	Xbox	Windows	Action
			Use Regular Elephant Attack
			Use Elephant Stomp Attack
			Use Elephant Musou Attack (Musou gauge must be filled)
			Dismount Elephant

Basic Techniques

PS2	Xbox	Windows	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