Day of Defeat Keyboard controls
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- 44 default keybinds
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Day of Defeat is Valve's GoldSrc team shooter set in the Second World War, where Allied and Axis squads fight over capture points with period rifles, machine guns and grenades. The defaults below are the game's own shipped key list: WASD movement with Z to go prone and Shift to sprint, Q for the last weapon, the drop keys for weapons, spare ammo and objective items, the map on M, and three voice-command menus on C, V and B.
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44 shortcuts
Movement 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left (Strafe) | A |
| Move Right (Strafe) | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Duck | Ctrl |
| Prone | Z |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Turn Left | LEFT |
| Turn Right | RIGHT |
| Swim Up | ' |
| Swim Down | / |
| Look Straight Ahead | End |
Combat 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Attack | LMB |
| Secondary Attack | RMB |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Last Weapon Used | Q |
| Weapon Category 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Category 2 | 2 |
| Weapon Category 3 | 3 |
| Weapon Category 4 | 4 |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
Communication 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Voice Communication (hold) | F |
| Chat Message (All) | Y |
| Team Message | U |
| Voice Menu 1 | C |
| Voice Menu 2 | V |
| Voice Menu 3 | B |
| In-Game Command Menu | X |
Miscellaneous 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Display Scores | Tab |
| Toggle Console | ` |
| Spray Logo | T |
| Take Screenshot | F5 |
| Flashlight | N |
Items 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item / Pick Up Grenades | E |
| Drop Primary Weapon | G |
| Drop Extra Ammo | H |
| Drop Objective Item | J |
Map 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map (hold) | M |
| Minimap Zoom | L |
| Place Map Marker Under Cursor | Bksp |
Team & Class 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Change Class | , |
| Change Team | . |
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44 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Day of Defeat's control settings.
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Day of Defeat controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Day of Defeat?
- Day of Defeat, a shooter game, uses 44 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Day of Defeat controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Day of Defeat's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Day of Defeat controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Day of Defeat resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Day of Defeat or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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