Suggestions for Improving Movement Controls

Currently, POE2 on PC supports two movement modes: mouse-based movement and WASD movement.

While both have pros and cons, the WASD method (though convenient for moving while casting skills with the mouse) forces the player’s right hand to focus on WASD keys, making it awkward to use keyboard shortcuts for skills—especially those requiring sustained casting (e.g., channeled skills).

To combine the strengths of both systems, I propose the following:

1. Hybrid Movement System:
Merge WASD and mouse movement into a unified system. When both inputs are active (e.g., holding WASD while clicking to move), prioritize WASD for directional control.

2. Quick Mouse Skill Binding:
Allow players to press Shift + [Skill Key] to instantly bind that skill to the mouse right-click, enabling the mouse to cast multiple different skills during WASD movement.

3. Facing Direction:
When moving with WASD, the character should face the movement direction by default but automatically rotate toward the mouse cursor when attacking or casting skills.

I used AI to translate this, wish you could understand it, and consider it! Best wishes.