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Windows · 35 default keybinds
Total War: EMPIRE Keyboard Controls
Empire is the Total War that added naval combat, and its keyboard is two schemes sharing one set of keys: the same WASD moves the campaign camera over the map and the battle camera over the field. SEGA's manual is the source for both.
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All Total War: EMPIRE keyboard controls
35 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Total War: EMPIRE's control settings.
+ 4 more controls in the table below
+ 4 more controls in the table below
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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Total War: EMPIRE controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Total War: EMPIRE?
- Total War: EMPIRE, 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: EMPIRE controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Total War: EMPIRE's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Total War: EMPIRE controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Total War: EMPIRE resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Total War: EMPIRE or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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