What are the default controls for Total War: SHOGUN 2?

Total War: SHOGUN 2, a strategy game, uses 94 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Total War: SHOGUN 2 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Total War: SHOGUN 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Total War: SHOGUN 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 Total War: SHOGUN 2 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Total War: SHOGUN 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 Keyboard controls

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SHOGUN 2 gives each campaign screen its own letter — K for diplomacy, L for the clan, M for mastery of arts, N for finance — and puts the whole battle layer on chords. SEGA's manual is the source; this is not the scheme Empire and Napoleon share.

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All Total War: SHOGUN 2 keyboard controls

Layout

94 shortcuts

Battles 41

Action	Shortcut
Create Selection Group	`Ctrl1`
Select Selection Group	`1`
Toggle Group	`G`
Toggle Melee	`F`
Toggle Run	`R`
Toggle Pause	`P`
Select All Artillery	`CtrlB`
Select All Melee	`CtrlI`
Select All Cavalry	`CtrlC`
Select All Infantry	`CtrlM`
Toggle Fire At Will	`T`
Move Ping	`F2`
Attack Ping	`F3`
Defend Ping	`F4`
Special Ability 2	`Shift2`
Special Ability 3	`Shift3`
Special Ability 4	`Shift4`
Special Ability 5	`Shift5`
Special Ability 6	`Shift6`
Special Ability 7	`Shift7`
Decrease Sail (Naval)	`[`
Increase Sail (Naval)	`]`
Sail Forward (Naval)	`'`
Repair Ship (Naval)	`R`
Cycle Battle Speed	`CtrlT`
Toggle Boarding (naval)	`B`
Increase Rank	`[`
Increase File	`]`
Rotate Left	`L`
Rotate Right	`;`
Special Ability 1	`Shift1`
Toggle Ship Firing Arcs	`H`
Change Minimap Size	`J`
Toggle Radar Visibility	`F5`
Chat With All	`ShiftG`
Chat With Team	`ShiftT`
Show Deployment Images	`Space`
Withdraw	`CtrlF2`
Set Ping Marker	`F1`
Step Backwards	`/`
Step Forward	`'`

Camera 18

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Back	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Rotate Left	`Q`
Rotate Right	`E`
Rotate Up	`V`
Rotate Down	`C`
Camera Up	`X`
Camera Down	`Z`
Unit Zoom	`End`
Step Forward Fast	`Num 8`
Toggle Move Fast	`Caps Lock`
Intelligent Zoom	`N`
Toggle Tracking	`Del`
Context Camera	`Ins`
Increase Camera Rotation	`ShiftPgUp`
Decrease Camera Rotation	`ShiftPgDn`

Campaign Map 15

Action	Shortcut
End Turn	`Enter`
Show Diplomatic Relations	`K`
Show Clan Screen	`L`
Quick Save	`CtrlS`
Show Mastery of Arts	`M`
Show Finance Screen	`N`
Quick Load	`CtrlL`
Toggle Character Movement	`Space`
Toggle Labels	`CtrlT`
Home Zoom	`Home`
Auto Merge Units	`CtrlM`
Toggle Flag Display	`J`
Current Selection Disband	`CtrlP`
Toggle Chat Entry	`Y`
Toggle Player List	`U`

Formations 12

Action	Shortcut
Land Formation: Spear Point	`Alt0`
Land Formation: Crane's Wing	`Alt1`
Land Formation: Flying Geese	`Alt2`
Land Formation: Reclining Dragon	`Alt3`
Land Formation: Way of the Tiger	`Alt4`
Land Formation: Bark of the Pine Tree	`Alt5`
Land Formation: Cloud Dragon	`Alt6`
Land Formation: Flying Bird	`Alt7`
Naval Formation: War of the Sword	`Alt1`
Naval Formation: Three Day Old Moon	`Alt2`
Naval Formation: Bird Cloud	`Alt3`
Naval Formation: Extended Snake	`Alt4`

Universal 8

Action	Shortcut
Select All	`CtrlA`
Select Next	`.`
Select Previous	`,`
Cancel Current Order	`Bksp`
Deselect All	`Enter`
Voice Chat	`CtrlQ`
Toggle Sound Effects	`AltS`
Toggle Music	`AltM`

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94 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Total War: SHOGUN 2's control settings.

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Total War: SHOGUN 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Total War: SHOGUN 2?: Total War: SHOGUN 2, a strategy game, uses 94 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Total War: SHOGUN 2 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Total War: SHOGUN 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Total War: SHOGUN 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 Total War: SHOGUN 2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Total War: SHOGUN 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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