How to bind basic attack in Diablo 4
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Diablo 4 is coming and many players are excited to start creating new builds whether it be for a barbarian, rogue, or druid. This game is definitely one that allows you to customize your build however you want.
No matter if you are playing on a console or PC, you have the ability to rebind your keys, changing the buttons you use for firing out arrows, or performing a regular attack. When you don’t feel like using the left mouse button to attack anymore, it’s time to switch things up. This guide will show you how to bind basic attacks in Diablo 4.
How to rebind keys in Diablo 4
Rebinding keys in Diablo 4 is pretty simple and it allows you to switch up how you go about using your basic skills. Start by bringing up the options menu. Once there, navigate to the controls tab. In this tab, you will see the options for key bindings and controller.
Now that you have all of this done, you simply need to rebind the keys to whatever you want. If you are tired of left-clicking for specific actions or using the right mouse button so much, change up your key bindings for a fresh layout. It may help to change how you switch weapons.
We suggest changing the layout of your skills core skills if you are uncomfortable with the default controls. After all, you want to be comfortable when using your upheaval and twisting blades attacks.
How to attack without a target in Diablo 4
The standard left-click will move your character to the designated position you have the cursor placed. Your character will then use their movement speed to reach said area. If you happen to be clicked on an enemy, you will attack said enemy.
In order to cast out a swing or two without selecting an enemy, you will need to hold down the shift key. This will allow you to use your basic attack while not targeting a foe. Using this to your advantage, you can attack and move at the same time. It’s not the same as an auto attack but it’s still nice.
This comes in handy when using a melee class and dealing with a bunch of foes. You can now run and attack that stunned enemy, injured enemy, or a vulnerable enemy with your weapon without aiming at the enemy blocking them. Of course, this won’t change your character’s attack speed but it is a nice little bonus to be able to attack without targeting an enemy.
Most players know that something like a whirlwind, smoke grenade, or explosion attacks are best done tactically, so having a specific target to do base damage to isn’t always the best way to deal with some skills. Sometimes, it’s better to aim at a location and take out a cluster of nearby enemies.
The duration of these attacks will only last until you are done holding down the shift key. Afterward, your character will stop attacking. If you have a berserker, this is a fun trick to use while using rage so you can go berserk on as many enemies as possible. So this is a good idea for fury generation, to increase the physical damage done by attacks.
You will still be subject to the same cooldown times, but there aren’t many other downsides to not getting direct damage on an enemy in this way. There is no damage reduction, meaning you won’t do less damage when you do finally kick or hit close enemies.
