I’m thinking about buying Elden Ring, never played another souls game. I don’t have a controller at the moment, is it playable with mousse and keyboard?
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I mean yeah, its not as intuitive though. I have a buddy who doesnt own a controller and plays all soulslikes with kbm. Hes broke af.
Yeah, easier IMO
Easier?! I think I must have played maybe dark souls 2 on mouse and keyboard. Demons souls, DS1, and DS3 and elden I did all with a controller. If it was an FPS I’d go mouse and keyboard but I don’t know how this game is easier.
Maybe I should try it again 😅
I honestly never considered it until now but it makes sense. Mouse sensetiviny can be adjusted so you never need to use the lock on which can open a new dimension of control. Getting stabbed in the back on a controller and monitoring multiple enemies is a bit tricky sometimes.
Next time I boot it up I’m going to give it a shot.
Pretty much. I’ve played all Soulsborne + Sekiro on PC using kbm, and though it’s not that much easier than using a controller, some things are way better, like fighting unlocked or using bows.
But you really have to remap some keys, because the default keymap is horrendous.
I want to be mad at you for even asking that question. Why would anyone even want to play on a controller? Just another sign this new generation has brainrot by watching too many tiktoks on their phone.
Like many others, I’ve played Souls games exclusively with mouse and keyboard. I would highly recommend the following keybind remaps
- primary weapon light attack - right mouse button
- secondary weapon light attack - left mouse button
This mirrors the position of the weapon with the mouse button making it more intuitive.
Here’s a video of someone doing a deathless run with KnB https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBV1Kbsc4iMD0UmH2j6A0epjVqFyltNsX
I tried it recently and it’s playable, but you probably want to change some of the keybinds. In particular, dodge on shift is rough
