Dungeons II Roll Not Working: Input Lag Fixes
SymptomThe dodge roll (or other button presses) sometimes does nothing, so you get hit or run off ledges.
If your roll in Minecraft Dungeons II (Minecraft Dungeons 2) sometimes does nothing, check whether you are playing online with lag, and try a different controller or the keyboard. Players link missed rolls and other dropped button presses to server lag and to some gamepads, but no cause is confirmed and Mojang has not mentioned it as of Oct 14, 2026.
What players report
- A PC player says rolling with the right stick on a DualShock 4 occasionally does not register, that they are sure it is not the cooldown, and that a second DualShock 4 behaved the same (Steam thread).
- One reply in that thread says their roll on keyboard failed during server lag in online mode, and that potion use could also fail at the same moment. Another reply suggests using an Xbox controller instead. These are individual suggestions, not tested fixes.
- A reviewer lists “the roll button doesn’t work” among several bugs, with no detail on platform or mode.
- Another reviewer says online play is a lag fest with constant disconnects and inputs not registering, and that even solo play is forced online.
- Another reply in the thread says other inputs miss too, such as picking up items or jumping at ledges. That is one player’s experience, not a confirmed bug.
What to try
- Note whether it happens only when the game stutters or you are online. If so, treat it as a connection problem first; see co-op and crossplay connection issues.
- Try another input device. Controller problems and Steam Input settings are covered in controller not working; one commenter prefers an Xbox pad over a DualShock 4.
- Close other programs that load the CPU or network. One reviewer says running other things on their PC made the game lag, which is their experience, not a documented rule.
- Do not rely on the roll alone against bosses. See difficulty scaling too hard for positioning and artifact tips.
Is it just the roll cooldown?
Some players are not reporting a bug but a feeling that the roll recovers too slowly, so certain boss attacks seem undodgable. One reviewer names the Monarch. This is a balance complaint, and there is no official number to compare against.
What we could not verify
The cause, whether it is limited to certain controllers or to online lag, and whether a patch is planned. The official hotfix 1.1.2.0 does not address it. We will update this page when Mojang responds.
FAQ
Why does my dodge roll sometimes not happen in Minecraft Dungeons II?
Players report missed rolls with no clear cause. One PC player says it happens on a DualShock 4 right stick even when the roll is not on cooldown. A reply says rolls and potion use failed during server lag in online mode. No official explanation exists as of Oct 14, 2026.
Does playing offline fix the missed inputs?
Unknown. One reviewer says inputs fail to register during online lag and that even solo play is forced online. Another player mentions offline hero login problems, which is a separate issue. See the offline vs online hero page.
Is the roll cooldown a bug?
Not confirmed. One reviewer finds the roll cooldown too long against bosses such as the Monarch, but that is a balance opinion, not a reported fault.
Has Mojang fixed it?
The Oct 8 hotfix 1.1.2.0 lists crash fixes and a visual fix. It does not mention roll or input registration.