Elden Ring Nightreign Complete Controls

It's called Surge Sprint, not regular Sprint.

Elden Ring Nightreign Screenshot
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Elden Ring: Nightreign is a standalone spin-off title with a multiplayer hook set in the world of From Software’s juggernaut title, Elden Ring. Unlike Elden Ring, however, plenty of new mechanics are introduced in Nightreign that dramatically change the combat and traversal, allowing players to easily sprint around the map.

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If you need a reference to the default control scheme of Elden Ring: Nightreign, here are the complete controls.

Elden Ring Nightreign Complete Controls for Controller

Here is the default control scheme for Elden Ring: Nightreign, whether you’re playing on an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

ActionXboxPlayStation
JumpAX
BackstepBCircle
Dodge RollBCircle
DashBCircle
Use Sacred FlaskXSquare
Event Action (Examine, Open)YTriangle
Move CameraRight ThumbstickRight Thumbstick
Reset CameraRSR3
Lock On / Remove TargetRSR3
Main MenuMenu ButtonMenu Button
MoveLeft ThumbstickLeft Thumbstick
Surge SprintLSL3
Right-Hand Armament Action (Strong Attack)RTR2
Two-Handed Armament ActionRTR2
Activate Ultimate ArtY + RTTriangle + R2
Right-Hand Armament ActionRBR1
Two-Handed Armament ActionRBR1
Use Magic (Right Hand)RBR1
Incantation (Right Hand)RBR1
Switch Between One-Handed and Two-Handed Weapon (Right)Y + RBTriangle + R1
Left-Hand Armament ActionLTL2
Use SkillLTL2
Use Character SkillY + LTTriangle + L2
Left-Hand Armament ActionLBL1
Use Magic (Left Hand)LBL1
Incantation (Left Hand)LBL1
Switch Between One-Handed and Two-Handed Weapon (Left)Y + LB Triangle + L1
Open MapView ButtonTouchpad
Use ItemD-Pad UpD-Pad Up
Switch Lef-Hand ArmamentD-Pad LeftD-Pad Left
Switch Right-Hand ArmamentD-Pad RightD-Pad Right
Switch ItemD-Pad DownD-Pad Down
Toggle Obtained ItemsY + D-Pad Left and RightTriangle + D-Pad Left and Right

Elden Ring Nightreign Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse

Here is the default control scheme for Elden Ring: Nightreign if you’re playing on a keyboard and mouse.

Move

ActionInput
Movement ControlC
Move ForwardsW
Move BackwardsS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
Backstep, Dodge Roll, DashLeft Shift
JumpSpace
Surge SprintLeft Alt

Camera Controls

ActionInput
Reset Camera, Lock-On/Remove TargetMiddle Mouse Button (Click)

Switch Armament

ActionInput
Switch Item2
Toggle Item3
Switch Right-Hand ArmamentScroll Up
Switch Left-Hand ArmamentScroll Down
Two-Handed RH Armament/CancelCtrl + Scroll Up
Two-Handed LH Armament/CancelCtrl + Scroll Down

Attack

ActionInput
Attack (RH and Two-Handed Armament)Left Mouse Button
Strong Attack (RH and 2H Armament)Ctrl + Left Mouse Button
Guard (LH Armament)Right Mouse Button
SkillQ
Character SkillE
Ultimate ArtR
Use ItemG
Use Item ImmediatelyH
Use FlaskI
Event Action (Examine, Open, etc.)F
Cycle Contextual Action Button (Right)Y
Cycle Contextual Action Button (Left)T

Map Menu Controls

ActionInput
Zoom In MapMouse Wheel Scroll Up
Zoom Out MapMouse Wheel Scroll Down
Change Level: Up3
Change Level: Down4
Switch Pin (Next)2
Switch Pin (Previous)1
Show PositionMiddle Mouse Button
Detailed View On/OffV

Menu

ActionInput
Display Location of Self/ItemX

Can You Remap Elden Ring Nightreign Controls?

Yes, you can remap controls in Elden Ring Nightreign, but not everything can be remapped. This is available for both keyboard and mouse, as well as controllers similar to those in Elden Ring. To modify controls, open settings from the main menu and select the controller settings tab.

For the most part, the overall control scheme is similar to most Soulslike titles, but it will take a bit of practice to get used to some of the new mechanics. Players can sprint in Nightreign, and it’s essential if you want to beat the clock and explore as much as possible during a run.

Ali Hashmi

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