You can use your XB1 controller in the mean time til you get a keyboard mouse you like. As for what kind of keyboard/mouse to get, there is a lot of good stuff out there. It mainly boils down to how you want to play.

Like some of the PC people here will tell you they have mice that have tons of additional buttons on the side of it. Which might be what you're looking for.

yodased wrote: »

why not just plug your xbox controller into your p.c.?

Takes-No-Prisoner wrote: »

You can use your XB1 controller in the mean time til you get a keyboard mouse you like. As for what kind of keyboard/mouse to get, there is a lot of good stuff out there. It mainly boils down to how you want to play.

Like some of the PC people here will tell you they have mice that have tons of additional buttons on the side of it. Which might be what you're looking for.

I think I tried using my XB1 controller but it completely changes the UI I dont remember but I think It doesnt allow for addons or mods or something like that.

Personally I would use my controller. If you're determined to use mouse and keyboard, you have two basic options. Keyboard with custom keys, or mouse with custom keys. Since it seems you're against moving your hand from movement keys, any of the many mmo aimed mice out there could work for you. Get one with the customizable buttons resting where your thumb lies and you won't have to move either hand.

These range from very affordable to very expensive, so I would do some research if I were you.

So here is another question then for people that already play PC is it worth making the change from XB1 and having to start all over, I'm already a CP 715 and not looking forward to having to start from scratch

peoplecallmeleo wrote: »

So here is another question then for people that already play PC is it worth making the change from XB1 and having to start all over, I'm already a CP 715 and not looking forward to having to start from scratch

So I can answer this,

I PC transferred to PS4, and left my PC account sitting around for 3 years. My recommendations is use your enlightenment buff as best you can.

Get your first toon to lv50, then go through and burn off that CP enlightenment. Open up your character sheet, look at the exp enlightnement boost, sit and math out how many CP points you'll get with your enlightment. Plan to burn that off, then sit and wait for 8-9 days for it to build again. This is if you're past CP350, CP 1-300 should be pretty fast. Once you hit CP160, focus on getting the gear you need for end game. Think about doing PUG dungeons or join a PvE guild for that. I have a couple of good shoulder pieces already from doing some PUGS.

IF there is a EXP event grab the event EXP buff, dip on some EXP scrolls and go for the grind. I am, however, at CP415 on my PC account. So getting the next CP got a little too slow for my tastes, so while I am waiting on the Witches Fest EXP boost, I'm letting it accumulate enlightenment first, then I'll go back to it and grind some dolmens/do other things to boost the CP up on it.

Patients with the grind, do not burn yourself out. Use your enlightment to help you.

If you are used to the controller keep using it, I use an naga MMO mouse with lots of extra buttons
very nice to have 1-5+r on it, also seperate button for swithing to weapon 1 and 2

peoplecallmeleo wrote: »

So I've tried making the switch to a PC from Xbox but I fell like I cant seem to get used to using the abilities on the 1-5 numbers. Every time I try to hit a ability there is this tiny bit of delay in movement since I have to take a finger off of the movement key. I'm using just some regular mouse and keyboard from Walmart and wanted to know if there is a better combo that isn't too expensive and will make using the abilities easier, or is there a better setup and I'm just doing it wrong?

Good keyboards have what's called "n-key rollover". It means you can hit multiple keys simultaneously and they'll be detected properly. That way you can have one finger on say the W key while you tap a 1-5 number key with another.

BTW, the default PC key binding has Ultimate mapped to R, which is right next to E which is the most used key in the game. Unless you're way, way better than I am this inevitably leads to accidental ultimate expenditure. I swapped Ultimate to U and Collections to R.

I don't see this combo often for gaming, but I use the Logitech M570 Trackball mouse, and a Tenkeyless mechanical keyboard. This works for my desktop, it allows me to armchair game with my laptop, and I don't feel I lose any speed or responsiveness vs. a traditional gaming mouse. I tried using a controller, but hated the UI so much that I quit after about 30 mins.

I use my mouse for movement, "E", stealth, blocking and dodging and also weapon switching. Have G502 mouse.
Use the keyboard for my skills, Q and R..fingers sit on 2-3-4.

Took a bit to condition but I've got it down pat now.

Dualshock 4 I heard is pretty good.

Buy an MMO or gaming mouse
Put your skill buttons on your mouse.

Long time PC gamer so I'm use to the keyboard/mouse setup for gaming. I use a Razor Anansi keyboard(has 7 buttons below space bar than can be setup, easy reach with thumb) with an old Microsoft Sidewinder mouse. I'm extremely picky on how a mouse feels when using it so I always go back to my old Sidewinder. I use the default mapping for controls. Works well for me.

It is more of just using something until it becomes second nature.

MLGProPlayer wrote: »

You don't have to use the number keys. I never understood how people do it as you need to stop moving to use abilities.

I think it really depends a lot on individual hands.

I have relatively long fingers; what my mom usually calls a piano-hand. When gaming, I move one column over from normal typing, which situates middle finger on W, ring finger on A and index finger on D. Middle finger moves down to S when required, as obviously I won't be using both at the same time.

So what do I do for skills? I hit 1 and 2 with ring finger, 3 to 5 (or 6 in games requiring it) with index finger, and if I need to move sideways I flip the trackball quickly and keep running because my middle finger remains glued to the W. So no, I don't need to stop - but not everyone has the same hand.

laced wrote: »

MLGProPlayer wrote: »

MMO mice are great if MMOs are all you play. But if you play shooters too, you'll want a mouse with a good sensor (which MMO mice do not have; not to mention their weight/balance isn't good for flicking).

wut? Most mmo mice you can adjust the speed and weight, please dont say such nonsense. Everything you can do on a normal mouse you can do better on a good mmo mouse.

Well it depends on the MMO mouse. Some of them are massive and a bit heavy, I use the smallest one I could find with 7 thumb buttons and I think it’s a happy medium between the two.

But there’s one thing that’s indisputable - if you’re using the same finger to move as you are to hit your skills, you’re putting yourself at a significant disadvantage when it comes to PvP combat. You’ll have serious trouble connecting with people who “walk through” or circle strafe you.