Mastering 2XKO: A Complete Controls Guide for All Devices

Welcome to the ultimate guide for mastering the controls in 2XKO. Whether you’re playing on a gamepad, keyboard, all-button controller, or a traditional fight stick, understanding the core inputs is your first step toward victory. This article breaks down the essential button layout, explains common fighting game notation, and provides a complete list of universal moves.

Supported Input Devices

2XKO is designed to be accessible and can be played on a wide range of devices to suit your playstyle:

• Gamepads: Standard controllers like those for PlayStation or Xbox.
• Keyboard: The classic choice for PC gamers.
• All-Button Controllers: Also known as “leverless” controllers, offering precise directional inputs.
• Universal Controllers: Commonly called “fight sticks” or “arcade sticks,” providing an authentic arcade experience.

The Core Button Layout

Every controller uses a set of primary actions. Here are the fundamental buttons you’ll need to master:

• Directional Inputs: Four directional keys (, , , ) or a joystick.
• Light: Light Attack ()
• Medium: Medium Attack ()
• Heavy: Heavy Attack ()
• Special 1: Special Move 1 ()
• Special 2: Special Move 2 ()
• Tag: Used for all team-based mechanics ().
• Forward Dash: A dedicated button for dashing ().
• Parry: A dedicated button for defensive parries ().

Understanding Numpad Notation

In the fighting game community, directional inputs are often described using numpad notation. This system relates directions to the numbers on a keyboard’s numpad, making it a universal language for combos and moves.

• 5 represents the neutral position (no direction held).
• 2 represents Down.
• 6 represents Forward.
• j. is often used as a prefix for an aerial or jumping move.

For example, a common move notated as 2S1 means you should press Down + Special 1 ( + ). A move written as j.H means you perform a Heavy Attack while in the air.

2XKO Universal Moves Breakdown

Every champion in 2XKO shares a set of universal moves. While the animation and properties may differ slightly between characters, the input commands remain the same.

Movement

Move	Buttons
Super Jump
Forward Dash	OR +
Backwards Dash	OR +
Run	Hold OR Hold +
Chain Dash	+ , +

Offense

Move	Buttons
Normals	OR OR (can be done standing, crouching, or in the air)
Launcher/Anti-Air	+
Specials	OR
Throw	+ OR + + (can be done in the air)
Critical Strike	Hold
Air Cross-Up	While in the air, +

Taunt

Move	Buttons
Round Start Taunt	, , OR
Mid-Game Taunt	Taunt

Defense

Move	Buttons
Retreating Guard	While blocking, + +
Parry	+ (Uses 1 Super Meter, refunded if successful)
Low Parry	+ + (Uses 1 Super Meter, refunded if successful)
Getup Attack	On wakeup, Hold OR
Air Recovery	After being hit in the air, Hold , , or
Throw Escape	When being thrown, + OR + +
Quick Rise	On knockdown, Hold any direction

Team Mechanics

Move	Buttons
Tag Launcher	+
Quick Tag	While teammate is off-screen, Hold
Assist Action	OR +
Charged Assist	Hold OR + (Sidekick fuse only)
Handshake Tag	While teammate is on-screen,
Super Assist	+ (Only when Assist is KO’d)
Push Assist	While blocking,
Break/Fury Break	+ OR (when Break Meter is full)