This page lists the default keyboard controls for Elden Ring on PC, organized into nine groups: attack, defense, movement, skill, weapon, item, interaction, map, and menu.
| Action | Hotkey |
|---|---|
| heavy attack | Left mouse button (hold shift) |
| light attack/cast magic | Left mouse button |
| Action | Hotkey |
|---|---|
| guard | Right mouse button |
| Action | Hotkey |
|---|---|
| examine/interact | E |
| Action | Hotkey |
|---|---|
| use item | R |
| Action | Hotkey |
|---|---|
| map | G |
| Action | Hotkey |
|---|---|
| walk | Left alt (hold) |
| move left | A |
| reset camera/lock/unlock | Q |
| jump | F |
| crouch/stand up | X |
| move forward | W |
| move backward | S |
| sprint | Space (hold) |
| roll | Space |
| move right | D |
| Action | Hotkey |
|---|---|
| skill | Right mouse button (hold shift) |
| Action | Hotkey |
|---|---|
| switch magic/incantation | ↑ |
| switch item | ↓ |
| switch left-hand weapon | Left + shift + scroll down |
| switch right-hand weapon | Right + shift + scroll up |
App Cheat Sheet
Elden Ring is a 2022 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware. It was directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki with worldbuilding provided by fantasy writer George R. R. Martin.
Elden Ring keyboard shortcuts are organized by category and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Search by keyword or browse by section.