What are the default controls for Total War: Warhammer II?

Total War: Warhammer II, a strategy game, uses 77 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Total War: Warhammer II controls?

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

Which platforms do these Total War: Warhammer II 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 II resource?

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

Total War: Warhammer II Keyboard controls

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A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Total War: Warhammer II on PC. Covers the battle and campaign camera, selecting and grouping units, issuing movement and combat orders, controlling battle speed, and ending your turn.

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All Total War: Warhammer II keyboard controls

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77 shortcuts

Unit Orders 19

Action	Shortcut
Move / Attack	`RMB`
Pan to Unit	`End`
Pan to General	`Home`
Battle Increase Rank	`CtrlUP`
Battle Increase File	`CtrlDOWN`
Battle Step Forward	`UP`
Battle Step Backwards	`DOWN`
Battle Rotate Left	`CtrlLEFT`
Battle Rotate Right	`CtrlRIGHT`
Strafe Unit Left	`LEFT`
Strafe Unit Right	`RIGHT`
Show Radial Menu	`Space`
Toggle Melee Mode	`F`
Move in Formation (drag)	`AltLMB`
Halt Selected Units	`Bksp`
Toggle Unit Speed (Walk / Run)	`R`
Add Waypoint (hold)	`ShiftRMB`
Show Unit Destinations (hold)	`Space`
About Face	`J`

Campaign 17

Action	Shortcut
End Turn	`Enter`
View / Overview	`1`
Show Garrison	`2`
Show Building Browser	`3`
Recruit Lord	`4`
Recruit Agents / Units	`5`
Show Objectives	`6`
Open Diplomacy	`7`
Show Technologies	`8`
Rites	`9`
Toggle Move Speed	`R`
Auto-Merge Units	`CtrlM`
Go to Capital	`Home`
Disband Current Selection	`CtrlP`
Strategic Map Toggle	`Tab`
Quick Save	`CtrlS`
Quick Load	`CtrlL`

Camera 16

Action	Shortcut
Pan Camera	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Rotate Camera Left / Right	`Q`then`E`
Zoom Camera	`Wheel`
Step Forward Fast	`Num 8`
Accelerate Camera	`PgUp`
Decelerate Camera	`PgDn`
Default Camera Rotation	`End`
Increase Camera Rotation	`ShiftPgUp`
Decrease Camera Rotation	`ShiftPgDn`
Cinematic Mode	`Ins`
Cinematic Camera	`Del`
Pan Camera Faster (hold)	`Shift`
Pitch Camera Up / Down	`V`then`C`
Pan Camera Up / Down	`X`then`Z`
Free Rotate Camera (hold)	`MMB`
Intelligent Zoom	`N`

Battle Selection 13

Action	Shortcut
Select Unit	`LMB`
Select Entire Army	`CtrlA`
Create / Select Unit Group 10	`Ctrl0`
Drag Select	`LMB`
Add Unit to Selection	`CtrlLMB`
Create Control Group	`Ctrl1`
Select Control Group	`1`
Select All Melee Infantry	`CtrlI`
Select All Missile Units	`CtrlM`
Select All Cavalry	`CtrlC`
Select All Artillery	`CtrlB`
Deselect All	`Enter`
Select Next / Previous Unit	`.`then`,`

UI 8

Action	Shortcut
Open Menu	`Esc`
Voice Chat	`CtrlQ`
Standard Ping	`F5`
Chat Panel On	`Y`
Toggle Unit Cards Visibility	`I`
Toggle Sound Effects	`AltX`
Toggle Music	`AltM`
Toggle UI Visibility	`K`

Formations 2

Action	Shortcut
Group Units	`G`
Lock / Unlock Group Formation	`CtrlG`

Battle Speed 2

Action	Shortcut
Pause / Unpause Battle	`P`
Cycle Battle Speed	`T`

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77 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Total War: Warhammer II's control settings.

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Total War: Warhammer II controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Total War: Warhammer II?: Total War: Warhammer II, a strategy game, uses 77 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Total War: Warhammer II controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Total War: Warhammer II's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Total War: Warhammer II 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 II resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Total War: Warhammer II or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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