What are the default controls for Dragon Age II?

Dragon Age II, a rpg game, uses 37 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Dragon Age II controls?

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

Which platforms do these Dragon Age II controls cover?

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

Is this an official Dragon Age II resource?

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

Dragon Age II Keyboard controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for BioWare's 2011 action-RPG Dragon Age II, set in the city of Kirkwall. Covers movement and the rotating camera, pausable party combat with the quickbar, party selection, and the character, journal, inventory, abilities, map and tactics screens.

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Layout

37 shortcuts

Combat 8

Action	Shortcut
Pause	`Space`
Use Quickbar Ability	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`then`0`
Target Nearest Enemy and Attack	`R`
Attack / Talk / Loot / Open (context action)	`RMB`
Target Selected Spell / Talent	`LMB`
Quick Heal	`−`
Quick Mana / Stamina	`=`
Cancel Spell / Talent	`RMB`

Camera 6

Action	Shortcut
Rotate Camera Left / Right	`A`then`D`
Rotate Camera (drag)	`RMBDrag`
Zoom In / Out	`Wheel`
Rotate Camera Up / Down	`Home`then`End`
Zoom In	`PgDn`
Zoom Out	`PgUp`

Party 6

Action	Shortcut
Select One Character	`F1`then`F2`then`F3`then`F4`
Select Full Party	`CtrlA`
Party Move / Hold	`H`
Select Several Characters	`ShiftF1`then`ShiftF2`then`ShiftF3`then`ShiftF4`
Select Character / Portrait	`LMB`
Box-select Characters	`LMBDrag`

Screens 6

Action	Shortcut
Inventory	`I`
Map	`M`
Character	`C`
Journal	`J`
Abilities	`P`
Tactics	`\`

General 6

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`F5`
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Quick Load	`F9`
Highlight Objects	`Tab`
Hide Main Interface	`V`
Take Screenshot	`PrtSc`

Movement 5

Action	Shortcut
Run Forward	`W`
Run Backward	`S`
Run Left / Right	`Q`then`E`
Move to Location	`RMB`
Toggle Run / Walk	`Num ÷`

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37 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dragon Age II's control settings.

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Dragon Age II controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dragon Age II?: Dragon Age II, a rpg game, uses 37 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Dragon Age II controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dragon Age II's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Dragon Age II controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Dragon Age II resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dragon Age II or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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