Key Highlights:
- Press Circle on PlayStation or B on Xbox with a direction to dodge in that direction.
- Press the dodge button without a direction to dodge backwards.
- Dodging interrupts reloads and does not grant invincibility.
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Dodging is a simple but essential skill in Alone in the Dark, and the game doesn’t clearly explain how to do it. If you’re looking to avoid damage or escape when surrounded, knowing how to dodge properly can make a big difference. Here’s what you need to know.
Since the May 2024 update, Alone in the Dark can display a contextual dodge tutorial after the player has spent time in combat without dodging.
How to Dodge
To perform a dodge, press the Circle button on PlayStation or the B button on Xbox, along with the direction you want to move. This causes your character to lunge quickly in that direction. If you aren’t pressing a direction, they’ll dodge backward instead.
This can help you escape close encounters or avoid incoming attacks, especially since Edward and Emily don’t move very quickly during standard movement or combat.
Tips and Warnings
While dodging can save you in a pinch, there are some limitations you need to be aware of:
- Dodging interrupts reloading: If you’re mid-reload and choose to dodge, the reload will cancel. You’ll have to restart the process once you’re safe.
- You’re not invincible: Dodging doesn’t make you immune. Choosing the wrong direction can actually put you at more risk by placing you in the path of an enemy.
Learning the controls to dodging can be the difference between surviving an ambush or getting knocked down. Use it wisely, especially when cornered or overwhelmed – and make sure you don’t rely on it blindly. With a bit of timing and awareness, you’ll be slipping past threats and saving your recovery items for when they truly matter.
