Keyboard Icons in Menus (via Mod Engine or UXM)

darksouls3 — Mods & Enhancements

This UI mod replaces gamepad icons in Elden Ring menus with keyboard icons from Dark Souls: Remastered or Elden Ring. Requires Mod Engine or UXM. With 489 endorsements and 17,940 downloads, it's a popular choice for keyboard players seeking consistent UI.

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Syntax

User Interface

Example

Downloads: 17,940

💡 Notes

By Ytterbium3835

🎯 Tips & Tricks

If you're new to Elden Ring modding, use Mod Engine instead

If you're new to Elden Ring modding, use Mod Engine instead of UXM—it's more user-friendly and doesn't modify game files permanently.

Make sure to launch the game through Mod Engine's launcher (

Make sure to launch the game through Mod Engine's launcher (or with UXM's unpacked files) for the mod to take effect.

Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes wi

Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes with the latest game version before installing.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Community-approved with 489 endorsements and nearly 18k downloads.
Solves a real annoyance for keyboard players—no more confusing gamepad prompts.
Gives you two icon styles to pick from, so you can match your preferred Souls game.

👎 Cons

Requires Mod Engine or UXM, so it's not a simple drag-and-drop install.
Last updated in April 2023—might break with newer game patches.
Only affects menus, not in-game prompts, so you'll still see gamepad icons during gameplay.

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