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