What are the default controls for Total War: WARHAMMER?

Total War: WARHAMMER, a strategy game, uses 40 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Total War: WARHAMMER controls?

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

Which platforms do these Total War: WARHAMMER 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: WARHAMMER resource?

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

Total War: WARHAMMER Keyboard controls

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The first Total War: WARHAMMER, and the scheme its two sequels inherit. SEGA's manual calls it the classic control set: Alt chords for a unit's special abilities, Ctrl chords for the unit groups, and one key each for the melee, run and formation toggles.

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Layout

40 shortcuts

Battles 10

Action	Shortcut
Group / Ungroup Units	`G`
Toggle Melee Mode	`F`
Toggle Unit Speed	`R`
Create / Select Unit Group 1	`Ctrl1`
Toggle Locked Group	`CtrlG`
Special Ability Slot 1	`Alt1`
Pan to Unit	`End`
Special Ability Slot 2	`Alt2`
Special Ability Slot 3	`Alt3`
Create / Select Unit Group 10	`Ctrl0`

Universal 9

Action	Shortcut
Select All	`CtrlA`
Select Next	`.`
Select Previous	`,`
Current Selection Order Cancel	`Bksp`
Standard Ping	`CtrlF5`
Chat Panel On	`Y`
Chat Panel Off	`Esc`
Toggle Sound Effects	`AltX`
Toggle Music	`AltM`

Camera 8

Action	Shortcut
Rotate Left	`Q`
Move Forward Fast	`Num 8`
Rotate Up	`V`
Rotate Down	`C`
Camera Up	`X`
Camera Down	`Z`
Accelerate	`PgUp`
Decelerate	`PgDn`

Campaign 8

Action	Shortcut
End Turn	`Enter`
Quick Save	`CtrlS`
Quick Load	`CtrlL`
Show Strategic Map	`Tab`
Toggle Settlement Labels	`CtrlT`
Auto-merge Units	`CtrlM`
Pan to Capital	`Home`
Default Camera Rotation	`End`

Game & UI 5

Action	Shortcut
Show Unit Orders	`Space`
Toggle Pause	`P`
Toggle Unit Information	`I`
Toggle UI Visibility	`K`
Toggle UI (with Borders)	`AltK`

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40 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Total War: WARHAMMER's control settings.

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Total War: WARHAMMER controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Total War: WARHAMMER?: Total War: WARHAMMER, a strategy game, uses 40 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Total War: WARHAMMER controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Total War: WARHAMMER's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Total War: WARHAMMER 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: WARHAMMER resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Total War: WARHAMMER or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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