Halo Wars: Definitive Edition Keyboard controls
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- 41 default keybinds
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Halo Wars was built around a gamepad, and its PC keyboard scheme keeps that shape: the build and command wheel is driven by the eight keys ringed around S — W, E, D, C, X, Z, A and Q — with Left Shift cancelling a queued slot. E grabs every unit on the map, Q only those on screen, and Space jumps the camera to the latest alert. Rows here are read from the game's own Options › Controls screen.
All Halo Wars: Definitive Edition keyboard controls
41 shortcuts
Camera 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera Up | Wthen/thenUP |
| Pan Camera Left | Athen/thenLEFT |
| Pan Camera Down | Sthen/thenDOWN |
| Pan Camera Right | Dthen/thenRIGHT |
| Reset Camera | Home |
| Faster Camera Movement (Shift + any pan key) | ShiftW |
| Rotate Camera | AltMove |
| Camera Zoom | AltWheel |
| Rotate Camera Left | Ins |
| Rotate Camera Right | Del |
| Zoom In | PgDn |
| Zoom Out | PgUp |
Radial Menu 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Top Slot | W |
| Use Top-Right Slot | E |
| Use Right Slot | D |
| Use Left Slot | A |
| Use Top-Left Slot | Q |
| Use Bottom-Right Slot | C |
| Use Bottom Slot | X |
| Use Bottom-Left Slot | Z |
| Cancel a Radial Slot (Left Shift + slot key) | L ShiftW |
General 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause Game / Main Menu | F10 |
| Game Cancel | Esc |
| Objectives | F9 |
| Game Action Alternate | R |
| Spirit of Fire Menu | F |
| Ping | G |
| In-Game Chat / Send Message | Enter |
Control Groups 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create Control Group (0–9) | Ctrl1 |
| Select Control Group | 1 |
| Add Units to Control Group | Shift1 |
| Create Group Exclusive | Alt1 |
| Add Units Exclusive | ShiftAlt1 |
Selection 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Global Units | E |
| Select Local Units | Q |
| Rectangle Multi-Unit Selection | LMB |
| Sub-Select Units | Wheel ↓ |
Navigation 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move to Last Alert Location | Space |
| Set Rally Point | Y |
| Move / Cycle to Base Locations | Z |
| Move / Cycle to Next Army | X |
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+ 6 more controls in the table below
+ 6 more controls in the table below
41 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Halo Wars: Definitive Edition's control settings.
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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Halo Wars: Definitive Edition?
- Halo Wars: Definitive Edition, a strategy game, uses 41 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Halo Wars: Definitive Edition controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Halo Wars: Definitive Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Halo Wars: Definitive Edition controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Halo Wars: Definitive Edition resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Halo Wars: Definitive Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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