Controls

Since Arms is specifically for the Nintendo Switch and one can play on said Console System in a variety of ways, there are a number of different possible controls for playing the game. The main difference between the controls a player will have to use really depends on whether they are playing with two detached JoyCons, one detached JoyCon, attached JoyCons, or by using the Pro Controller.

2 Detached JoyCons Controls

Move: Tilt Both JoyCons

Punch / Use Arm: Punch Forward With Left OR Right JoyCon

Steer Left Arm: Tilt Left JoyCon

Steer Right Arm: Tilt Right JoyCon

Block: Tilt Both JoyCons Inwards

Grab: Punch Forward With Both JoyCons

Dash: Left JoyCon Bumper (L)

Jump: Right JoyCon Bumper (R)

Start Rush: Either Trigger (ZL/ZR)

1 Detached JoyCon / Attached JoyCons / Pro Controller Controls

Move: Left Analog JoyStick

Punch / Use Left Arm: Bottom Button (B/A/Down Arrow) OR Left Trigger (ZL)

Punch / Use Right Arm: Right Button (A/X/Right Arrow) OR Right Trigger (ZR)

Steer Arms: Left Analog JoyStick

Block: Push In On Left Analog JoyStick

Grab: Press BOTH Arms Button At Once

Dash: Left Button (B/X/Left Arrow)

Jump: Top Button (X/Y/Up Arrow)

Start Rush: Left Bumper (L/SL)

Select Target: Press Digital Stick Down