What are the default controls for Dota 2?

Dota 2, a moba game, uses 40 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Dota 2 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dota 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Dota 2 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Dota 2 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dota 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Dota 2 Keyboard controls

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Default Dota 2 keyboard controls for PC (Windows, macOS, Linux) using the built-in Arrow hotkey layout. This reference covers ability casting, item slots, unit commands, the shop, control groups, communication, and camera shortcuts as they ship out of the box.

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Layout

40 shortcuts

Movement/Camera 9

Action	Shortcut
Attack Move	`A`
Hold Position	`H`
Stop / Cancel Current Action	`S`
Select Hero	`F1`
Move	`M`
Camera Up	`UP`
Camera Down	`DOWN`
Camera Left	`LEFT`
Camera Right	`RIGHT`

Abilities 7

Action	Shortcut
Cast Ability 1 (Q)	`Q`
Cast Ability 2 (W)	`W`
Cast Ability 3 (E)	`E`
Cast Ultimate (R)	`R`
Cast Ability 4 (D)	`D`
Cast Ability 5 (F)	`F`
Learn Ability	`O`

Items 6

Action	Shortcut
Use Item Slot 1 (Top Left)	`Z`
Use Item Slot 2 (Top Middle)	`X`
Use Item Slot 3 (Top Right)	`C`
Use Item Slot 4 (Bottom Left)	`V`
Use Item Slot 5 (Bottom Middle)	`B`
Use Item Slot 6 (Bottom Right)	`N`

Shop 6

Action	Shortcut
Open Shop	`F4`
Quickbuy	`F5`
Select Courier	`F2`
Courier Deliver Items	`F3`
Glyph of Fortification	`G`
Scan	`P`

Control Groups 6

Action	Shortcut
Control Group 1	`1`
Control Group 2	`2`
Control Group 3	`3`
Bind Selection to Control Group	`Ctrl19`
Add Selection to Control Group	`Shift19`
Cycle Next Unit	`Tab`

Communication 3

Action	Shortcut
Team Chat	`Enter`
Chat Wheel	`Y`
All Chat	`ShiftEnter`

UI 3

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard	`
Pause Game	`F9`
Screenshot	`F6`

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40 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dota 2's control settings.

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Dota 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dota 2?: Dota 2, a moba game, uses 40 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Dota 2 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dota 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Dota 2 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Dota 2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dota 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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