How to Optimise Controls for Keyboard & Mouse

Struggling with Elden Ring's menus on PC? Learn how to easily switch your default controls from Game Pad to Keyboard & Mouse for a smoother experience.

Hey there, Tarnished! So, you've jumped into Elden Ring on PC and noticed things feel a bit… clunky when you're just trying to navigate the menus? Yeah, it's a common hiccup. The game, bless its challenging heart, doesn't always automatically switch over to keyboard and mouse controls, even if you've got no controller plugged in. This can lock you into that first info box right when you start, which is super annoying. The very first thing you'll want to do is sort out your default controls so you're not fighting the UI.

Here’s the quick rundown: Head over to the System menu from the main screen. Once you're there, look for the Sound and Display tab. Inside that tab, you'll find a line called Device for On-Screen Prompts. Just use your arrow keys or your mouse to switch that setting from 'Game Pad' to 'Keyboard and Mouse'. Boom! Menus should feel way more natural now.

It's a small tweak, but trust me, it makes a world of difference when you're trying to manage your inventory, level up, or just figure out where you're supposed to go next without a controller getting in the way.