What are the default controls for Day of Defeat: Source?

Day of Defeat: Source, a shooter game, uses 38 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Day of Defeat: Source controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Day of Defeat: Source's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Day of Defeat: Source controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Day of Defeat: Source resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Day of Defeat: Source or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Day of Defeat: Source Keyboard controls

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Day of Defeat: Source is Valve's Source-engine remake of its Second World War team shooter, where Allied and Axis squads fight over capture points. The keys below are the ones the game writes on first launch: sprint and prone, weapon slots, dropping ammo for a teammate, three voice-command menus and the overview map.

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38 shortcuts

Weapons 10

Action	Shortcut
Weapon Slot 1	`1`
Weapon Slot 2	`2`
Weapon Slot 3	`3`
Weapon Slot 4	`4`
Last Weapon Used	`Q`
Weapon Slot 5	`5`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Drop Weapon	`G`
Drop Ammo	`H`

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Back	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Jump	`Space`
Crouch	`Ctrl`
Go Prone	`Z`
Sprint	`Shift`

Communication 6

Action	Shortcut
Voice Chat (hold)	`K`
Voice Command Menu 1	`C`
Chat Message	`Y`
Team Message	`U`
Voice Command Menu 2	`V`
Voice Command Menu 3	`B`

Combat 4

Action	Shortcut
Fire	`LMB`
Secondary Attack	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Use / Pick Up Grenades	`E`

Menus 4

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard	`Tab`
Change Class	`,`
Cancel / Close Menu	`Esc`
Change Team	`.`

Map 3

Action	Shortcut
Open Map	`M`
Large Map (hold)	`F1`
Map Zoom	`N`

Misc 3

Action	Shortcut
Developer Console	`
Screenshot	`F5`
Quit Game (prompt)	`F10`

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38 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Day of Defeat: Source's control settings.

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Day of Defeat: Source controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Day of Defeat: Source?: Day of Defeat: Source, a shooter game, uses 38 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Day of Defeat: Source controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Day of Defeat: Source's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Day of Defeat: Source controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Day of Defeat: Source resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Day of Defeat: Source or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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