Sprinting is a crucial movement mechanic in Elden Ring that can mean the difference between survival and defeat. Here's everything you need to know about sprinting effectively.

How to Sprint

To sprint in Elden Ring, hold down the dodge/roll button (Circle on PlayStation, B on Xbox, or Spacebar on PC) while moving forward. Your character will begin running after a brief moment.

Important Mechanics:

• Sprinting consumes stamina only during combat
• Outside of combat, you can sprint indefinitely
• The sprint button also controls dodge roll and backstep

PC Control Tips:

• Walk for 2 seconds before holding the sprint button to avoid accidental dodges
• Consider rebinding sprint to Tab or Shift for better control
• Access sprint settings in the key bindings menu

Strategic Considerations:

• Don't sprint from every enemy - conserve stamina when needed
• Dexterity builds have more stamina for sprinting
• Balance sprinting with combat needs (attacking and dodging)
• Monitor your stamina meter during combat situations

Controller Settings:

• Default: Circle (PS) / B (Xbox)
• Can be remapped but affects dodge/roll controls
• Limited button options make alternative mappings challenging

Remember that sprinting, rolling, and backstep controls are permanently linked - changing one affects all three movements.

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