Elden Ring gamers battle muscle memory over flasks

Control Confusion in the Shifting Lands

Elden Ring Nightreign has finally descended upon the gaming world, sending Tarnished warriors scrambling to adapt to its transformed landscape and revamped mechanics. While veterans thought their original Elden Ring experience would prepare them, many are finding themselves disoriented by subtle but crucial control alterations.

The Great Flask Shuffle

The most jarring change revolves around the sacred flask - that lifeline every Soulsborne player knows better than their own heartbeat. What was once part of the item cycle now demands its own dedicated button press on controllers (X/Square), while the D-pad's up arrow handles other consumables. This minor tweak has caused major muscle memory mayhem across the Nightreign community.

My fingers keep betraying me when I need healing most

New Movement, New Madness

With Torrent conspicuously absent, players must adapt to an entirely new mobility system. The L3-triggered super sprint offers blistering speed but competes with the traditional dash mechanic, creating a learning curve as steep as the Haligtree's branches. Meanwhile, the mysterious disappearance of crouching has left stealth enthusiasts perplexed in this faster-paced nightmare realm.

Control Customization Saves the Day

Thankfully, FromSoftware's trademark rebind options remain, allowing players to tailor their control scheme before facing the Nightlord's forces. Newcomers would be wise to spend quality time with the settings menu rather than learning the hard way during crucial encounters.

For those struggling with the transition, our comprehensive Nightreign guides cover everything from conquering the eight Nightlord Bosses to unlocking elusive Nightfarer Classes. Dive deeper with our specialized walkthroughs on acquiring the Revenant and Duchess archetypes, along with character customization secrets.