Elden Ring has managed to be one of the most critically acclaimed games of all time, and it seems like Bandai Namco has surpassed all expectations of both fans and critics alike.

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While there have been a number of changes to the game, it should be noted that the difficulty hasn't been reduced as such. You will still die, a lot. To excel at the game, the first step should be ensuring that you are well acquainted with the controls. Here is all you need to know about it.

Elden Ring PC Controls Complete Guide

PC Controls (Keyboard)

  • Walk - Alt
  • Move Forward - W
  • Move Backward -S
  • Move Left-A
  • Move Right-D
  • Backstep, Dodge Roll, Dash- Space
  • Jump- F
  • Crouch / Stand Up- X
  • Move Camera- Mouse
  • Reset Camera, Lock-On/Remove Target- Q / Scroll Wheel Click
  • Switch Sorcery/Incantation- Up Arrow
  • Switch Item- Down Arrow
  • Switch Right-Hand Armament- Right Arrow / Shift + Scroll Up
  • Switch Left-Hand Armament- Left Arrow / Shift + Scroll Down
  • Attack (RH & Two-Handed Armament)- Left click
  • Strong Attack (RH & 2H Armament)- Shift + Left Click
  • Guard (LF Armament)- Right Click
  • Skill- Shift + Right Click
  • Use Item- R
  • Event Action (Examine, Open, etc)- E
  • Open map- G
  • Open menu- Esc
  • Use Pouch item- E + Arrows

PlayStation, Xbox, PC (Controller)

  • Movement- Left Thumbstick
  • Backstep, Dodge Roll, Dash- B (Circle)
  • Jump- A (Cross)
  • Crouch / Stand Up- Click Left Thumbstick
  • Move Camera- Right Thumbstick
  • Reset Camera, Lock-On/Remove Target- Click Right Thumbstick
  • Switch Sorcery/Incantation- Up D-pad
  • Switch Item- Down D-pad
  • Switch Right-Hand Armament- Right D-pad
  • Switch Left-Hand Armament- Left D-pad
  • Attack (RH & Two-Handed Armament)- Right Bumper
  • Strong Attack (RH & 2H Armament)- Right Trigger
  • Guard (LF Armament)- Left Bumper
  • Skill- Left Trigger
  • Use Item- X (Square)
  • Event Action (Examine, Open, etc)- Y (Triangle)
  • Open map- View button
  • Open menu- Menu button
  • Use Pouch item- Y (Triangle) + D-pad