Elden Ring developed by FromSoftware is here. The games from this developer are often played on a controller because it offers precise movement while dodging dreadful blows. Certainly, Elden Ring is a pretty easier game than Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Dark Souls but still, sometimes it is tough to kill common bosses and enemies. To make these tasks easier, here we provide the best and recommended controller settings so you can enjoy Elden Ring flawlessly.
Below are the ideal controller settings for PlayStation and Xbox consoles for Elden Ring.
For PlayStation Console:
– R1: Attack (RH & Two-Handed Armament)
– R2: Strong Attack (RH & 2H Armament)
– L1: Skill
– L2: Guard
– L3: Crouch / Stand Up
– D-Pad Down: Switch Item
– D-Pad Up: Switch Sorcery / Incantation
– Hold Down △ + R1 or R2: Switch between One-Handed and Two-Handed Right-Hand Armaments
– Hold Down △ + L1 or L2: Switch between One-Handed and Two-Handed Left-Hand Armaments
– D-Pad Left: Switch Left-Hand Armament
– D-Pad Right: Switch Right-Hand Armament
– △: Event Action (Open, Examine, etc.)
– ✖: Jump
– ⭘: Backstep, Dodge Roll, Dash
– ☐: Use Item
– Right Joystick: Move Camera / Change Target
– Left Joystick: Movement
– R3: Reset Camera / Lock-On / Remove Target
– Options: Menu
– Touchpad: Map
For Xbox Console:
If you are going to play Elden Ring on your Xbox console, here are the best controller settings:
– LB: Skill
– LT: Guard (LH Armament)
– RB: Attack (RH & Two-Handed Armament)
– RT: Strong Attack (RH & 2H Armament)
– D-Pad Up: Switch Sorcery / Incantation
– D-Pad Left: Switch Left-Hand Armament
– D-Pad Down: Switch Item
– D-Pad Right: Switch Right-Hand Armament
– Y: Event Action (Examine, Open, etc.)
– A: Jump
– B: Backstep, Dodge Roll, Dash
– X: Use Item
– Left Joystick: Movement
– L: Crouch / Stand Up
– R: Lock on / Reset Camera / Remove Target
– Right Joystick: Move Camera / Change Target
– Change View: Map
– Options: Menu
– Hold Down Y + RB or RT: Switch between One-Handed and Two-Handed Right-Hand Armaments
– Hold Down Y + LB or LT: Switch between One-Handed and Two-Handed Left-Hand Armaments
The Elden Ring is released in a fairy playable state with certain bugs that are plaguing several players around the world. So, if you are playing Elden Ring on your PC and Xbox or PS5 controller not working, check out this guide.
Also check – How to fix PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Switch controllers not working in Elden Ring.