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Final Fantasy XIV Type D vs. Type E vs. Type F controls

A new patch for the PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy 16 adds three new controller layouts.

To find out what the main differences are for these new button assignments, you can check out this comparison article from Seeking Tech.

Final Fantasy 16 Type D vs. Type E vs. Type F Comparison Chart

You can take a look at our comparison table between the Type D, Type E and Type F Controller Layouts below:

Final Fantasy XIV Type D LayoutFinal Fantasy XIV Type E LayoutFinal Fantasy XIV Type F Layout
Move CharacterLeft Analog StickLeft Analog StickLeft Analog Stick
Move CameraRight Analog StickRight Analog StickRight Analog Stick
Use Shortcuts and Pet CommandsUp, Down or Right Directional ButtonsUp, Down or Right Directional ButtonsUp, Down or Right Directional Buttons
Cycle Shortcuts and Pet CommandsLeft Directional ButtonLeft Directional ButtonLeft Directional Button
JumpXXX
Melee AttackSquareR1Square
Eikonic FeatR1SquareR1
MagicTriangleR2L1
EvadeCircleCircleCircle
Hold to Ready Eikonic AbilitiesR2L2R2
Lock OnL1L1L2
Cycle EikonsL2TriangleTriangle
Limit BreakL3 and R3L3 and R3L3 and R3
TauntR2 and Touch PadSquare and Touch PadR2 and Touch Pad
Hold to Use Animal InstinctsL3L3L3
Reset Camera or Cycle Locked on TargetR3R3R3
Open Main MenuOptionsOptionsOptions

Final Fantasy XIV Type D Controller Layout

The Type D Controller Layout has the same layout as the default Type A with the lone exception being the dodge button, which is now assigned to Circle instead of R1. The R1 button is now for performing Eikonic Feats.

You can find the full layout for Type D below:

  • Left Analog Stick: Move Character
  • Right Analog Stick: Move Camera
  • Up Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Down Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Left Directional Button: Cycle Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Right Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Triangle: Magic
  • X: Jump
  • Square: Melee Attack
  • Circle: Evade
  • L1: Lock On
  • L2: Cycle Eikons
  • L3: Hold to Use Animal Instincts
  • R1: Eikonic Feat
  • R2: Hold to Ready Eikonic Abilities
  • R3: Reset Camera or Cycle Locked on Target
  • Options: Open Main Menu
  • L3 and R3: Limit Break
  • R2 and Touch Pad: Taunt

Final Fantasy XIV Type E Controller Layout

For the Type E Controller Layout, the melee attack button has been moved to R1 while magic attack has been moved to R2. You have to use the Square button to use the Eikonic Feat in addition to the Triangle button to change Eikons.

You can find the full Type E button layout below:

  • Left Analog Stick: Move Character
  • Right Analog Stick: Move Camera
  • Up Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Down Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Left Directional Button: Cycle Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Right Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Triangle: Cycle Eikons
  • X: Jump
  • Square: Eikonic Feat
  • Circle: Evade
  • L1: Lock On
  • L2: Hold to Ready Eikonic Abilities
  • L3: Hold to Use Animal Instincts
  • R1: Melee Attack
  • R2: Magic
  • R3: Reset Camera or Cycle Locked on Target
  • Options: Open Main Menu
  • L3 and R3: Limit Break
  • R2 and Touch Pad: Taunt

Final Fantasy XIV Type F Controller Layout

When it comes to the Type F Controller Layout, magic attacks have been moved to L1 while L2 is used to lock onto an enemy. The Triangle button is used to cycle through equipped Eikons.

You can take a look at the Type F layout below:

  • Left Analog Stick: Move Character
  • Right Analog Stick: Move Camera
  • Up Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Down Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Left Directional Button: Cycle Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Right Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Triangle: Cycle Eikons
  • X: Jump
  • Square: Melee Attack
  • Circle: Evade
  • L1: Magic
  • L2: Lock On
  • L3: Hold to Use Animal Instincts
  • R1: Eikonic Feat
  • R2: Hold to Ready Eikonic Abilities
  • R3: Reset Camera or Cycle Locked on Target
  • Options: Open Main Menu
  • L3 and R3: Limit Break
  • R2 and Touch Pad: Taunt

To see what the differences are between the Type A, B and C layouts in FF16, you can check out this versus guide.