17 Sept 2026, 08:37Original Post
#1These are the defaults. Every one of them can be changed in Settings → Controls, and the buttons in the HUD show whatever you've bound.
Camera
| Key | Does |
|---|
| W A S D or arrows | Pan |
| Q / E | Rotate (3D) |
| O | Switch between 2D and 3D |
Selection
| Key | Does |
|---|
| Ctrl + 1 to 0 | Save selection as a control group |
| 1 to 0 | Select that group (tap twice to centre on it) |
| Tab | Cycle through unit types in your selection |
| . | Select an idle worker |
| , | Select an idle naval worker |
| / | Select an idle trader |
| F1 / F2 / F3 | Select your heroes |
| Backspace | Cycle through your town halls |
| Space | Jump to the last event |
| Esc | Cancel the current order, then clear selection, then pause |
Units
| Key | Does |
|---|
| M | Move |
| T | Attack move |
| X | Stop |
| H | Hold position |
| G | Guard |
| P | Patrol |
| J | Formation on or off |
| Y | Tight or loose formation |
| K | Submerge or surface |
| U | Unload a transport |
| C | Load a transport |
Workers
| Key | Does |
|---|
| B | Economy buildings |
| V | Military buildings |
| F | Defence buildings |
| N | Naval buildings |
| R | Repair |
Casters and heroes
| Key | Does |
|---|
| R F V B G N | Spell slots 1 to 6 |
| I | Hero backpack |
| C | Character sheet |
Buildings
Training uses the number row. Research, upgrades and other actions sit on R T Y U, F G H J and C V B N, laid out like the command card.
Display
| Key | Does |
|---|
| L | Always show health bars |
| Z | Combat text on or off |
If you think a default is in a daft place, say so. A few of them moved because W A S D had to stay free for the camera.
