Guild Wars 2

Hey guys,

I’ve been tweaking and perfecting my XBox controller config for the past week or so, and I finally got a set up that works perfectly for everything I need. So I figured I’d share it here in case someone was looking for an easy to use setup.

This is the only way I play now, and I only use the keyboard for chat. I even use the controller for inventory management, etc (it’s a tad slower this way but I prefer it).

Also keep in mind that I have smart casting on for ground targeted spells (I’ll explain how that works in a bit). Also, all options labeled “hold” happen when I hold the button for longer than .25 seconds.

So without further ado, here’s the layout:

Normal Mode:

A: Jump
X: Skill 1 (tap), Skill 7 (hold)
Y: Skill 2 (tap), Skill 8 (hold)
B: Skill 3 (tap), Skill 9 (hold)
LB: Skill 4 (tap), Heal (hold)
LT: Skill 5 (tap), Elite Skill (hold)
RB: Shift to Set 2
RT: Shift to Set 3
Left Stick: Movement
Left Stick Click: Weapon Swap
Right Stick: Move Camera
Right Stick Click: Dodge
Start: ESC
Back/Select: Map (tap), Inventory (hold)
DPad Up: Profession Skill 1
DPad Right: Profession Skill 2
DPad Down: Profession Skill 3
DPad Left: Profession Skill 4

Set 2 – Everything same as Normal Mode except below:

A: Interact
Right Stick Up: Nearest Target
Right Stick Right: Next Target
Right Stick Left: Next Target
DPad Up: Auto Run
DPad Right: Sheathe Weapons
DPad Down: Nothing yet (suggestions? I’m thinking maybe take target but I never use it)
DPad Left: Toggle Walk/Run

Set 3 – Everything same as Normal Mode except below:

Right Stick: Mouse Controll
LB: Left Click
LT: About Face
Right Stick Click: Right Click
DPad Up: Hero Panel
DPad Left: WvWvW
DPad Down: Trading Post
DPad Right: Guild

Ground targeting spells work like this:

• Hold down RT and move the mouse where you want the spell to be cast
• Push the button to cast the spell

Obviously you don’t get the AoE marker this way, but after a few tries I figured out how the spells worked pretty easily. I find it very quick and easy this way. I suppose it can never be as fast as using a mouse, but I enjoy the game a million times more when I play with the controller, so I think it’s more than worth it. And having used it for a week now I can tell you that I find the difference to be very minor.

I’ve used this setup for mostly PvE and WvW so far. I plan on giving it a try in sPvP, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet (having too much fun doing everything else).

If you’re interested let me know and I’ll send you the Xpadder profile. I’m also happy to hear any suggestions you have to improve it!

I’d love to hear how other people are using controllers to play this game. I love it, but I don’t see that many people doing it. Give it a try, you might enjoy it!

Sorry for the necro on an old thread, but could you send me the Xpadder config files for your controller setup? I would PM you but it says I must wait two days before I send PM’s ,which I’m assuming is because I just joined the forums (started playing during launch but didn’t really get into until recently). I’ve been using a controller for the past few days, but the profile I’m using (Tomkatt’s) keeps glitching and setting the profile on set 2. I’m also interested in the tap vs. hold for skills and I’ve been wanting to try that out.

Thanks,
-Jacob

No worries! I should probably post the link here anyway, because I’ve gotten quite a few PMs lately looking for this.

I actually haven’t used it in quite a while (been doing a lot of PvP so kinda needed the keyboard) but it’s still up on my google docs here so you can just download the whole thing:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bxudz3EMXPPjMDVETGw0a2NPbXM&usp=sharing
If you have any trouble importing it or setting it up, just let me know!

Love your set up but tweeking a few things.. how do you have it so right stick moves the camera? can only get it moving the curser