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Elden Ring Keyboard & Controller Controls
RPG games →A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Elden Ring on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, attacks, magic and items, lock-on targeting, and menus so you can navigate the Lands Between with confidence.
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All Elden Ring controls
37 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Elden Ring's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Backstep / Dodge Roll (tap) | Space |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint / Dash (hold) | Space |
| Jump | F |
| Crouch / Stand Up | X |
| Walk (hold) | Alt |
Menus/UI 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Event Action / Interact / Examine | E |
| Open Menu | Esc |
| Open Map | G |
| Back / Cancel | Q |
| Sort Items (in menu) | T |
| Swap Equipment Slot (forward) | Z |
| Swap Equipment Slot (backward) | X |
| Switch View / Tab (in menu) | F |
| Detailed / Simple View (in menu) | Y |
Combat/Attacks 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack (Right Hand / Two-Handed) | LMB |
| Strong Attack | ShiftLMB |
| Guard / Block (Left Hand) | RMB |
| Skill / Ash of War | ShiftRMB |
| Two-Hand Right-Hand Armament | ELMB |
| Two-Hand Left-Hand Armament | ERMB |
| Charge Attack (hold) | ShiftLMB |
Magic/Items 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item | R |
| Switch Sorcery / Incantation | UP |
| Switch Item | DOWN |
| Switch Right-Hand Armament | RIGHT |
| Switch Left-Hand Armament | LEFT |
| Switch Right-Hand Armament (alt) | ShiftWheel ↑ |
| Switch Left-Hand Armament (alt) | ShiftWheel ↓ |
Camera/Targeting 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Lock-On / Remove Target | MMB |
| Reset Camera / Lock-On | Q |
| Move Camera | Mouse |
| Switch Target (while locked-on) | Wheel ↑ |
Multiplayer/Gestures 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Gestures (via Menu) | Esc |
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Movement 8
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Backstep / Dodge Roll (tap) | B●BA |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Dash (hold) | B●BA |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Crouch / Stand Up | LSL3L3LS |
Menus/UI 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Event Action / Interact / Examine | Y▲YX |
| Open Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Open Map | ViewShareView− |
| Back / Cancel | B●BA |
| Sort Items (in menu) | LSL3L3LS |
| Switch View / Tab (in menu) | RBR1R1R |
| Detailed / Simple View (in menu) | Y▲YX |
Combat/Attacks 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Attack (Right Hand / Two-Handed) | RBR1R1R |
| Strong Attack | RTR2R2ZR |
| Guard / Block (Left Hand) | LBL1L1L |
| Skill / Ash of War | LTL2L2ZL |
| Two-Hand Right-Hand Armament | Y▲YXRBR1R1R |
| Two-Hand Left-Hand Armament | Y▲YXLBL1L1L |
| Charge Attack (hold) | RTR2R2ZR |
Magic/Items 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Use Item | X■XY |
| Switch Sorcery / Incantation | D-Pad ↑ |
| Switch Item | D-Pad ↓ |
| Switch Right-Hand Armament | D-Pad → |
| Switch Left-Hand Armament | D-Pad ← |
| Switch Right-Hand Armament (alt) | D-Pad → |
| Switch Left-Hand Armament (alt) | D-Pad ← |
Camera/Targeting 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Lock-On / Remove Target | RSR3R3RS |
| Reset Camera / Lock-On | RSR3R3RS |
| Move Camera | R-Stick |
| Switch Target (while locked-on) | R-Stick |
Multiplayer/Gestures 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Gestures (via Menu) | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Elden Ring controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Elden Ring?
- Elden Ring, a rpg game, uses 37 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Elden Ring controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Elden Ring's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Elden Ring support a controller?
- Yes — Elden Ring has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Elden Ring controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Elden Ring resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Elden Ring or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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