What are the default controls for Stronghold: Definitive Edition?

Stronghold: Definitive Edition, a strategy game, uses 39 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Stronghold: Definitive Edition controls?

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

Which platforms do these Stronghold: Definitive Edition controls cover?

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

Is this an official Stronghold: Definitive Edition resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Stronghold: Definitive Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Stronghold: Definitive Edition Keyboard controls

Windows
39 default keybinds
Strategy →
Stronghold collection →

Get the poster

Cover art © its publisher — for identification only. Cover © its publisher. Details

Stronghold: Definitive Edition is FireFly's 2023 rebuild of the 2001 castle-sim, and it lets you choose between the original controls and a modern RTS layout. Most hotkeys are the same either way. Where they differ, both are listed below, marked Modern or Classic.

Stronghold: Definitive Edition official site ↗ View on Steam ↗

All Stronghold: Definitive Edition keyboard controls

Layout

39 shortcuts

Camera 11

Action	Shortcut
Scroll Map (Modern)	`W`then`/`then`A`then`/`then`S`then`/`then`D`
Scroll Map (both schemes)	`UP`then`/`then`DOWN`then`/`then`LEFT`then`/`then`RIGHT`
Rotate Screen (Modern)	`Q`then`/`then`E`
Flatten Landscape (see behind walls)	`Space`
Zoom In / Out (Modern)	`Z`then`/`then`X`
Rotate Screen (Classic)	`X`then`/`then`C`
Zoom In / Out (Classic)	`Z`
Jump to Bookmark (0-9)	`Alt1`
Toggle Interface Panel	`AltZ`
Bookmark Location (0-9)	`CtrlAlt1`
Cycle Bookmarks (Classic)	`Wheel`

Game 10

Action	Shortcut
Pause / Resume	`P`
Quicksave	`Home`
Increase Game Speed (Modern)	`+`
Decrease Game Speed (Modern)	`−`
Increase Game Speed (Classic)	`Num +`
Decrease Game Speed (Classic)	`Num −`
Show Objectives	`J`
Show Goods Summary	`K`
Free Build Events Panel	`F1`
Open Chat	`Enter`

Jump To 8

Action	Shortcut
Centre on Keep	`H`
Centre on Granary	`G`
Centre on Barracks	`B`
Centre on Your Lord	`L`
Centre on Marketplace	`M`
Centre on Signpost (Modern)	`O`
Centre on Signpost (Classic)	`S`
Cycle Through All Lords	`ShiftL`

Troops 8

Action	Shortcut
Select Units	`LMB`
Move / Attack (Modern)	`RMB`
Assign Control Group (0-9)	`Ctrl1`
Select Control Group (press again to jump to it)	`1`
Move / Attack (Classic)	`LMB`
Add / Remove Units from Selection	`ShiftLMB`
Select All Visible Units of a Type	`LMB`then`LMB`
Set Multiple Waypoints (up to 9)	`ShiftLMB`

Building 2

Action	Shortcut
Rotate Gatehouse	`Tab`
Copy Building (place another of the same)	`CtrlLMB`

Sourced from store.steampowered.com, shared.fastly.steamstatic.com Last verified September 30, 2026

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 4 more controls in the table below

39 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Stronghold: Definitive Edition's control settings.

Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Stronghold: Definitive Edition. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.

Put it on your wall

Stronghold: Definitive Edition, framed.
Every bind, razor-sharp.

Print-ready 36×24″ at 300 DPI. No watermark. Hang it, gift it, or turn it into a desk mat.

Free preview: 1600 px · watermarked
Print-ready: 10 800 px · frame quality

Frame it36×24″, A1 or A2
Desk matany print shop
Gift itfor your duo or squad

✎ customize

Stronghold: Definitive Edition controls poster preview

Stronghold: Definitive Edition controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Stronghold: Definitive Edition?: Stronghold: Definitive Edition, a strategy game, uses 39 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Stronghold: Definitive Edition controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Stronghold: Definitive Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Stronghold: Definitive Edition controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Stronghold: Definitive Edition resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Stronghold: Definitive Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Was this reference helpful?