Controlling Your Javelin on PlayStation 4
Discover the button layout for your javelin in Anthem for PlayStation 4.
The mission of the Freelancers is to use their prowess with the javelins to protect humanity from any threat that may rise. To help you build your skill and ensure your success on missions, we’ve created this guide to the movement, flight, and combat controls of your javelin.
NOTE: As the game is still in development, all game features and controls may be subject to change. We’ll update as necessary.
PlayStation 4 Controller Map
Controls
 | Left Stick: Movement/Throttle and Banking Control in Flight |
 | Left Stick (Clicked - L3): Sprint/Fly While in Air |
 | Right Stick: Rotate Camera/Steer While Flying |
 | Right Stick (Clicked - R3): Hover While in Air |
 | X Button: Jump/Exit Flight While Flying |
| | X Button (multiple times): Double Jump (Ranger)/Triple Jump (Interceptor)/Thrusters (Colossus) |
 | Square Button: Reload |
| | Square Button (Held): Switch Weapons/Interact |
 | Circle Button: Evade |
 | Circle Button + Left Stick (in any direction): Air Evade While Flying |
 | Triangle Button: Melee Attack |
 | L2 Button: Aim Weapon |
 | R2 Button: Fire Weapon |
 | L1 Button: Use Ability 1 |
 | R1 Button: Use Ability 2 |
 | L1 Button + R1 Button: Use Ability 3 |
 | D-Pad Up: Use Ultimate Ability |
 | D-Pad Left: Activate Selected Emote |
 | D-Pad Down: Activate Selected Emote |
 | D-Pad Right: Activate Selected Emote |
 | Options Button: Go to Cortex |
 | Touch Pad: Go to Menu |
As your command of the javelin grows, you’ll be able to pull off increasingly powerful feats of combat strength. And as the threats closing in on humanity continue to grow, you’ll need every advantage you can get.
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