What are the default controls for Total War: NAPOLEON?

Total War: NAPOLEON, a strategy game, uses 35 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Total War: NAPOLEON controls?

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

Which platforms do these Total War: NAPOLEON controls cover?

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

Is this an official Total War: NAPOLEON resource?

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

Total War: NAPOLEON Keyboard controls

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Napoleon reuses Empire's control scheme key for key — the same campaign and battle camera, the same Ctrl chords for selecting cavalry, musketeers, melee and artillery. SEGA's manual prints it again, and this entry transcribes that printing rather than assuming it.

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Layout

35 shortcuts

Campaign Map 13

Action	Shortcut
Move Up	`W`
End Turn	`Enter`
Move Down	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Quick Save	`CtrlS`
Quick Load	`CtrlL`
Increase Height	`X`
Decrease Height	`Z`
Options Menu	`Esc`
Animation Speed Up (toggle)	`Space`
Look at Nation Capital	`Home`
Cancel Order	`Bksp`

Battle Camera 13

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Rotate Left	`Q`
Rotate Right	`E`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Zoom: General	`Home`
Zoom: Unit	`End`
Increase Height	`X`
Decrease Height	`Z`
Track Unit	`Del`
Pitch Upwards	`V`
Pitch Downwards	`C`

Battle Commands 9

Action	Shortcut
Show Unit Destinations	`Space`
Select All Cavalry	`CtrlC`
Select All Musketeers	`CtrlM`
Toggle Pause	`P`
Select All Melee Only	`CtrlH`
Select All Artillery	`CtrlB`
Toggle Game Speed	`CtrlT`
Open Battle Chat (General)	`ShiftG`
Open Battle Chat (Team)	`ShiftT`

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35 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Total War: NAPOLEON's control settings.

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Total War: NAPOLEON controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Total War: NAPOLEON?: Total War: NAPOLEON, a strategy game, uses 35 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Total War: NAPOLEON controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Total War: NAPOLEON's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Total War: NAPOLEON controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Total War: NAPOLEON resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Total War: NAPOLEON or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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