Here's a comprehensive guide to the controls for "Elden Ring" for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Please note that while the core mechanics are similar, button assignments might differ slightly between platforms, especially for PC where there might be more customization options.
PC Controls (Default Setup):
Movement:
•W, A, S, D - Move your character.
•Spacebar - Jump.
Camera/View:
•Mouse - Look around.
•Mouse Scroll Wheel - Zoom in/out.
Combat:
•Left Mouse Button - Light Attack.
•Right Mouse Button - Heavy Attack/Block with Shield.
•F - Interact/Use Item.
•E - Equip/Use Magic.
•C - Crouch (for stealth or avoiding certain attacks).
•Tab - Gesture Wheel.
•Shift - Dodge Roll (when moving) or Backstep (when standing still).
Actions:
•Q - Use a consumable item or spell from your quick access slots.
•1, 2, 3, etc. - Select items/spells for quick use.
•X - Lock-on to enemies.
•Z - Toggle between lock-on modes.
•G - Guard (if equipped with a shield).
•R - Reset camera.
Miscellaneous:
•Esc - Open menu.
•Alt - Toggle map.
•Ctrl - Summon Torrent (your spectral steed).
PlayStation Controls (PS4/PS5):
Movement:
•Left Analog Stick - Move your character.
•L3 (Pressing down the left stick) - Sprint/Run.
Camera/View:
•Right Analog Stick - Look around.
•R3 (Pressing down the right stick) - Center camera behind character.
Combat:
•Square - Light Attack.
•Triangle - Heavy Attack/Use Item.
•Circle - Dodge Roll/Backstep.
•Cross - Jump/Interact.
Actions:
•L1 - Block with shield/Parry.
•R1 - Use Magic or equipped weapon skill.
•L2 - Guard (if shield equipped).
•R2 - Heavy attack when not locked-on.
•Touch Pad - Gesture Wheel/Map.
•Options Button - Open menu.
Lock-on:
•R3 - Lock-on to enemies.
Xbox Controls (Xbox One/Series X|S):
Movement:
•Left Thumbstick - Move your character.
•Click Left Thumbstick - Sprint/Run.
Camera/View:
•Right Thumbstick - Look around.
•Click Right Thumbstick - Center camera behind character.
Combat:
•X - Light Attack.
•Y - Heavy Attack/Use Item.
•B - Dodge Roll/Backstep.
•A - Jump/Interact.
Actions:
•LB - Block with shield/Parry.
•RB - Use Magic or equipped weapon skill.
•LT - Guard (if shield equipped).
•RT - Heavy attack when not locked-on.
•View Button - Gesture Wheel/Map.
•Menu Button - Open menu.
Lock-on:
•Click Right Thumbstick - Lock-on to enemies.
General Tips:
•Customization: On PC, you can customize controls in the settings menu if the default setup doesn't suit you.
•Stealth: Holding the crouch button allows for silent movement, useful for sneaking up on enemies.
•Lock-On: The lock-on feature helps in combat by keeping your camera focused on one enemy. However, you can switch targets or unlock by pressing the lock-on button again.
•Two-Handing Weapons: Press the triangle/Y button once to hold a weapon two-handed. Press it again to revert to one-handed.
•Switching Items: Use the quick access slots (numbers on PC, D-pad on consoles) to quickly switch between items or spells during combat.
•Summons: Summoning Torrent or spirit ashes might require specific button combinations or menu navigation, depending on how you have your controls set up.
Note: Remember, these controls can be adjusted in the game settings, particularly on PC where there's more flexibility for key-binding. Getting comfortable with these controls will significantly enhance your gameplay experience in Elden Ring. |
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