Keyboard Icons in Menus (via Mod Engine or UXM)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 133 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This replaces the gamepad icons in menus with the keyboard icons from either Dark Souls: Remastered or Elden Ring. Requires Mod Engine or UXM.
Mod Engine installation:
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[]Download and install the DS3 Mod Engine. Keep in mind that the Mod Engine prevents DS3 from connecting to the internet, which means no online play.
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]Extract either the DSR or ER version of this mod in the same directory as the game executable (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game). There should now be a folder named "mod" in the main game directory.[]If you'd like to keep using your current save files, open "modengine.ini" and set "useAlternateSaveFile" to 0.
Issues (that I don't think I can solve):
- []These icons only apply to the default keyboard bindings.
- In the Key Bindings menu, certain icons don't match the actual bindings (Dash, Jump, Attack, etc.). In all cases, the bindings listed in the Keyboard column are the actual bindings.
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.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ 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.
For Elden Ring players on keyboard and mouse who want menu icons to match their input device. Also for Souls fans who prefer the classic Dark Souls icon style. Skip if you're fine with gamepad icons or don't want to bother with mod engine setup.
💡 Beginner Tips
- 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 (or with UXM's unpacked files) for the mod to take effect.
- Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes with the latest game version before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dark Souls 3 Mods
- Author
- Ytterbium3835
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 17,940
- Endorsements
- 489
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 2/23/2021
- Updated
- 4/29/2023
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