Does it feel weird playing with keyboard and mouse

[SKY]

since this game is a port game, i wonder about this before i make purchase because i have no plan on buying joy stick

[Dark Angel]

Expect hundreds of comments now praising or hating controllers. And from "unplayable with K&M" to "only use K&M and never touch a controller.
Your question is one of the most favorite objects to discuss.
In short: Yes, you can play this game with K&M and it doesn't feel weird.

[gurololi]

if you use the rat spirit ashes, any control scheme is comfortable

[Dr.Abscondus]

I don't have anything against controllers, I just suck at using one because I've been using KB&M for over 20 years. I'm hard wired for KB&M. This old dog can't learn any new tricks. If you're good with a controller and have been on consoles for years then controller is probably easier to use for this game because of the complex control scheme. Ranni probably prefers KB&M because she has four hands.

[BimboGooch]

Originally posted by Sky:

since this game is a port game, i wonder about this before i make purchase because i have no plan on buying joy stick

It has odd keybinds that cannot be changed, such as the map key being G you cant change that. Keyboard controls are fine. Can be clunky feeling especially on horse back, youll have to set it up to how you like it. Like you can change most things, but some you cant, and this game also uses 1 key bind for several things, like the dodge/sprint button is the same.

But it isnt like terrible. Its pretty up to you on what you wanna use. If youre patient set up the controls on keyboard how you feel comfy with. The best thing about keyboard is it is muh easier to track enemies while moving around, but that isnt like a huge deal. I find it easier on controller to position my guy, since your character attacks where he is looking, not where the camera is looking.

It is 100% playable with keyboard and mouse. And its 100% playable with controller.

[Starwight/ttv]

Originally posted by Dark Angel:

Expect hundreds of comments now praising or hating controllers. And from "unplayable with K&M" to "only use K&M and never touch a controller.
Your question is one of the most favorite objects to discuss.
In short: Yes, you can play this game with K&M and it doesn't feel weird.

Saying it doesn't feel weird is HIGHLY disingenuous. Yes, it can be done. No, it's not as bad as some games. But it does feel quite clunky with m/k, the game was clearly designed with controllers at the forefront and m/k as something of an afterthought.

[BimboGooch]

Originally posted by Starwight/ttv:

Originally posted by Dark Angel:

Expect hundreds of comments now praising or hating controllers. And from "unplayable with K&M" to "only use K&M and never touch a controller.
Your question is one of the most favorite objects to discuss.
In short: Yes, you can play this game with K&M and it doesn't feel weird.

Saying it doesn't feel weird is HIGHLY disingenuous. Yes, it can be done. No, it's not as bad as some games. But it does feel quite clunky with m/k, the game was clearly designed with controllers at the forefront and m/k as something of an afterthought.

my dude, its just their opinion. It doesnt feel weird to them, but does for you.

[WhiteMamba]

I dont have any issue playing with K%M, in fact I think it helps a lot with free aim if you want to use spells or throw bombs without locking on to your enemy

[Stan]

Not at all. Completely natural way to play games.

[Svlyn]

For me this game is so much easier with a controller. All my other games i play on mouse and key, but I find a controller helps make Elden Ring a lot simpler. I have never liked using target lock in any game and with a controller it is much simpler to dodge and weave and face your enemies. On a keyboard my spells tend to fly off into never never land.

[Tom]

Feels fine to me. But then again I don't use controllers, and have played the previous games on K&M so I'm used to the feel. The horse controls remind me of Mount and Blade warband, so it might be a bit clunky for you until you get used to it.

[Bricky strong]

Play god of war. This game's for gamers.

[SKY]

am PC gamer and have never play console game so i have never play game with joy stick. i have never play Darksoul, Nioh, or this kind of game. But this game got award 2022 game of the year and i was kind of interest on getting into it. But only if mouse and keyboard feel right so i don't have to get joystick. No hate or anything tho, just a PC gamer who usual play lot of FPS and Strategy game.

[76561199392198891]

IMO the KB+B control scheme has an undeserved bad reputation.
Sure, the initial key-mapping is a bit weird, but I think after getting used to it, it starts to make much more sense and becomes quite comfortable (no big finger stretches, etc.).
And if you can't get used to it, the game allows you to rebind the keys.

I'd say, give the game a go. It will not feel weird or bad with KB+M.

[Tom]

Oh hey quick rebind tip. Put heavy attack on a keyboard or mouse shortcut you're comfortable with. The reason being, you gotta hold shift and press left click normally but if you're holding right click for your block and press Shift then you will attempt to parry or shieldbash or use weapon art depending on the War ashs you have on. And if you want an easy time with the melee combat then you will be using Guard counters a lot, thats block a hit then heavy attack. Also Jumping heavy attacks are OP.

Also go to settings and set the prompts to K&M just so the tutorial messages and whatnot actually tell you useful info

[miep miep]

Originally posted by Sky:

am PC gamer and have never play console game so i have never play game with joy stick. i have never play Darksoul, Nioh, or this kind of game. But this game got award 2022 game of the year and i was kind of interest on getting into it. But only if mouse and keyboard feel right so i don't have to get joystick. No hate or anything tho, just a PC gamer who usual play lot of FPS and Strategy game.

Elden ring plays like any other game of the same/similiar genre with kb+m. The opinion about the game or in general from software games sucking with kb+m controls is outdated.

The opinion was formed back when dark souls 1 was literally unplayable with pc controls unless you installed a mod or back when dark souls 2 had input lag between mouse and keyboard inputs. Its been years since those games came out and controls of the newer games like dark souls 3, Sekiro and Elden ring are completely fine compared to other games.

If you have no problems playing games like the witcher, assassins creed or other 3rd person games with kb+m you wont have any problems with this game either. Just like some mentioned change the keybinding to your liking and make sure to set the button prompts in the menu to keyboard and mouse in settings.