MOBA mode on BlueStacks 4

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[Read this article] to learn how to use MOBA mode on BlueStacks 5.

How to Use MOBA Mode

To play in MOBA Mode, you need to:

  • Use MOBA D-pad for smooth character movement.
  • Use MOBA Skill settings for better control over abilities.

How to use WASD and MOBA control schemes

  • Launch a MOBA Game and click on the bulb icon at the bottom right of the Side toolbar.
  • Click on the drop-down menu under Schemes and choose from the available control schemes.
  • Once selected, the game guide will display specific key controls for in-game actions.
  • Choose the control scheme that best suits your playstyle.

How to Use the MOBA D-pad 

  • Launch any MOBA game and open the Game Controls menu from the Side toolbar.
  • Click Open advanced editor and click on the current control scheme.
  • Select Create a new scheme, drag and place the MOBA D-pad control onto the in-game movement controls.
  • Click the gear icon to access advanced settings and place the Hero Dummy at the center of the screen for calibration.
Field Description
X, Y X, Y coordinate of the D-pad. Automatically picked up from the location where the Dpad Control is placed
Up, Down, Left, Right Keyboard keys assigned for movement
Moba Control Mode Enables MOBA mode for the D-pad
Hero Dummy Icon Place the Hero dummy icon on the center of the screen for calibration
Guidance Category Guidance string to show up on the game control window

How to Use MOBA Skill Settings

  • In the Controls Editor, click on the MOBA Skill Pad and place it on the in-game skill/ability icons.
  • Assign key controls for each skill.
  • Click on the gear icon to access advanced settings and  More settings to configure additional options.
  • Set up a Cancel key to undo unwanted skill activations
Field Description
X, Y Coordinates where the MOBA Skill is placed.
Activate Key assigned to activate the skill.
Autocast Toggle Key to switch between skill modes.
Cancel Key assigned to cancel a skill.
Cancel key icon Placed on the cancel tap point.
Dead Zone Radius Radius in which MOBA skill doesn't operate
Guidance Category Guidance string to show up on the game control window

How to Save Your Controls

Once the MOBA D-pad and MOBA Skill settings are applied, click Save to store the control scheme. The saved controls will be available each time you play the game.


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