Elden Ring Pause Mod
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #141 of 644 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Installation
- []Download the EldenPause_v1. 1. 4.zip
- []Copy the dinput8.dll and elden_pause.ini to your Elden Ring game folder
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[]If you're using Elden Ring Mod Loader by techiew, copy dinput8.dll and elden_pause.ini to the mods
directory and rename the library to something like elden_pause.dll
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]Launch the game with EAC disabled[]To do this, create the file steam_appid.txt
with the text 1245620 in your game folder and run eldenring.exe directly
[]Press P button to pause the game. Press the same button again to resume the game.
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[]If you're using controller, press Start button
Remapping the keys
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[]If you want to change the keyboard key code, edit the KeyboardButton option value
[]If you want to change the controller key code, edit the ControllerButton option value
[]f you want to use a combo of two buttons, edit the ControllerButton2 option value (0xFFFF by default aka Disabled)
[]Optional: you can change the ControllerEnabled option value to false if you don't need to use the controller code
Advantages
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[]No DirectX hooking, just the native code usage
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]A single library only[]Universal solution (unless the developers decide to patch it out)
[]Easy to use
A simple gameplay mod for Elden Ring that lets you pause the game at any time. With 388 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads, it's a popular QoL tool for players who need breaks or want to pause during tough fights.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 388 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads
- Fills a real gap—Elden Ring has no built-in pause, so this is a lifesaver for unexpected interruptions
- Simple concept, likely easy to install and use
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2022—may not work with the latest game patches
- Pausing might be considered cheating by some purists, especially in online play
For Elden Ring players who need to pause during long sessions—whether for real-life interruptions or to take a breather during boss fights. Skip if you're a purist who wants the unmodified challenge or if you play online and worry about anti-cheat.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're playing online, be aware that mods can trigger anti-cheat—consider playing offline or using a separate save.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your current game version, as it was last updated in 2022 and may need updating.
- Since the description is minimal, look for community guides or videos for installation help.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Elden Ring Mods
- Author
- iArtorias
- Version
- v1.1.4
- Downloads
- 9,705
- Endorsements
- 388
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/17/2022
- Updated
- 4/1/2022
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