[Answered] Can You Play Dark Souls with Keyboard and Mouse? 

Dark Souls is known as one of the objectively hard games. Basically, it was designed for console controllers. If you are not fond of controllers then you probably thinking of playing Dark Souls with your keyboard and mouse. Well, you are not alone, there are a lot of gamers who prefer playing Dark Souls with KBM instead of a controller.

However, the game was designed for the controllers but you can play Dark Souls with your keyboard and mouse. Now the question is, will it be hard to play as the playing mechanism is quite complicated?

Be with us till the end and find out whether you can conquer Lordran’s treacherous landscapes with your KBM or not.

Is It Hard to Play Dark Souls with a Keyboard and Mouse?

Without any doubt, by default, you can play Dark Souls with your mouse and keyboard very easily. Now the question is whether playing with KBM is easy or hard. Well, compared to a controller, playing Dark Souls with a keyboard and mouse is hard because of the complicated gaming mechanism. 

Especially, when you are playing Dark Souls 1 and 2 with your keyboard and mouse, you will face issues. These two versions are not well-optimized for the keyboard and mouse. For example, while moving around, you will lose a lot of precision control. And losing control isn’t a good sign, isn’t it? 

But when you are playing Dark Souls 3 with your keyboard and mouse, you won’t face that many issues like its predecessors. This version is well-optimized for the keyboard and mouse. Just plug in the mouse and keyboard, bind the keys, and enjoy the game!

Tips to Play Dark Souls with a Keyboard and Mouse Smoothly

As aforementioned that the default keyboard control and mouse are difficult to use. But there are ways that will help you to flip the difficulty and make the entire thing easier. There you will find several mods that are fully optimized for keyboard and mouse. Go to Google and download DSfix and DSMfix. First, install DSfix and then DSMfix. Afterward, enjoy smooth gaming control in Dark Souls.

Also, you can follow some tips to enjoy Dark Soul with KBM in full.

• Customize the key binds. Make sure the necessary keys are nearby your fingertips. 
• Increase the mouse sensitivity. Slower mouse sensitivity can affect dodging skills.
• Make sure that you are using the mouse enough. There is a big role of the mouse in Dark Souls. So don’t underestimate it! 

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Is Dark Souls remastered playable with a mouse and keyboard?

Yes, it is! Just plug in your keyboard and mouse and start playing Dark Souls remastered.

Should I play Dark Souls with a mouse and keyboard or controller?

If you don’t have issues with the controller then play Dark Souls with it. It will give you a better experience than a keyboard and mouse.

Why keyboard and mouse not recognized in Dark Souls?

If you have already used a controller for playing Dark Souls then you will need to disable it from the device manager. Due to game glitches, this kind of issue shows up. Go to Device Manager > Expand Human Interface Devices > right-click on HID-compliant consumer controller device > Disable.

Conclusion

Hope that all of your confusion is cleared by now about whether you can play Dark Souls with KBM or not. If you are willing to play DS1 or DS2 then download the aforementioned mods, follow the tips, and conquer the Lordran’s treacherous landscapes!