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Day of Defeat: Source Keyboard Controls
Day of Defeat: Source is Valve's Source-engine remake of its Second World War team shooter, where Allied and Axis squads fight over capture points. The keys below are the ones the game writes on first launch: sprint and prone, weapon slots, dropping ammo for a teammate, three voice-command menus and the overview map.
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All Day of Defeat: Source keyboard controls
38 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Day of Defeat: Source's control settings.
38 shortcuts
Weapons 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Weapon Slot 3 | 3 |
| Weapon Slot 4 | 4 |
| Last Weapon Used | Q |
| Weapon Slot 5 | 5 |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
| Drop Weapon | G |
| Drop Ammo | H |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Go Prone | Z |
| Sprint | Shift |
Communication 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Voice Chat (hold) | K |
| Voice Command Menu 1 | C |
| Chat Message | Y |
| Team Message | U |
| Voice Command Menu 2 | V |
| Voice Command Menu 3 | B |
Combat 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire | LMB |
| Secondary Attack | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Use / Pick Up Grenades | E |
Menus 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard | Tab |
| Change Class | , |
| Cancel / Close Menu | Esc |
| Change Team | . |
Map 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map | M |
| Large Map (hold) | F1 |
| Map Zoom | N |
Misc 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Developer Console | ` |
| Screenshot | F5 |
| Quit Game (prompt) | F10 |
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Day of Defeat: Source controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Day of Defeat: Source?
- Day of Defeat: Source, a shooter game, uses 38 default keybinds across 7 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Day of Defeat: Source controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Day of Defeat: Source's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Day of Defeat: Source controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Day of Defeat: Source resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Day of Defeat: Source or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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