Overview
Basic Controls and keypresses for keyboard users…
Starting Out
Congratulations you have installed Dark Souls 2 and are ready to go, as you enter the game you watch the exciting cinematic and then your in the game.
Basic Controls
Left Click x 1 Will do your first attack with the left hand
Left Click x 2 Will do a stronger attack with the left hand
Right Click x 1 Will do your first attack with the right hand
Right Click x 2 Will do a stronger attack with the right hand
Middle Click Will target any opponent you are looking at given they are close enough
Hold “Space” for Sprint or tap to roll / evade
Whilst Holding “Space” and moving press “F” to jump
“Shift + Left Click” is used to interact with all objects
Becareful as “Shift + Right Click” or “E” is used to consume a life gem
“M” is used to toggle guard or block on
“N” is used to switch stances with your weapons (power stance)
“Z” toggle walk
“X” toggle run
“Enter” Confirm
“Backspace” Deny
Lighting The Torch
The first torch and area to light it is found in the back room of the second cinematic house.
Beat the cart on the right and loot the body and get the torch then go to the campfire on the left and press “Shift + N” and then it should switch from Rest at Bonfire to Light torch. Congratulations you have successfully lit your first torch and you are on your way to become a true warrior.
If “Shift + N” isn’t working for you another alternative that works is “Control + Mouse Wheel Click”.
Advanced Techniques
Guard break I tap “W” and Right Click or Left Click” depending on what hand your weapon is in at the same time. This may take a few tries for you to get it to work but it is a completely different animation so it is easy to distinguish.
Backstep Charge is a very good PVP technique that allows you to gain distance to dodge one of the enemies attacks and then charge back into them with your own. This is done by pressing “Space” with no direction and then attacking with your weapon right after this is done.
Conclusion
Thanks for reading and enjoy your Dark Soul 2 experience. If you believe something should be added to help other people feel free to post or message me. P.S I strongly recommend to use a controller but keyboard and mouse have been made viable so if you cannot get one dont worry.