What are the default controls for Total War: Pharaoh?

Total War: Pharaoh, a strategy game, uses 20 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Total War: Pharaoh controls?

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

Which platforms do these Total War: Pharaoh controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Total War: Pharaoh resource?

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

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Total War: Pharaoh Keyboard Controls

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A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Total War: Pharaoh on PC. Covers the battle and campaign camera, selecting units, issuing movement and combat orders, and ending your turn, following the standard Total War engine conventions.

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All Total War: Pharaoh keyboard controls

Layout

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

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Freelook / Rotate (hold)

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Camera 6

Action	Shortcut
Pan Camera	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Zoom Camera	`SCROLL`
Rotate Camera Left / Right	`Q`then`E`
Zoom Camera (Campaign)	`Z`then`X`
Freelook / Rotate (hold)	`MMB`
Pan Camera Faster (hold)	`Shift`

Unit Orders 5

Action	Shortcut
Move / Attack	`RMB`
Halt Selected Units	`Bksp`
Show Unit Destinations & Highlights (hold)	`Space`
Position Units Precisely (drag)	`RMB`
Move Units (Keep Formation)	`AltLMB`

Battle Selection 4

Action	Shortcut
Select Unit	`LMB`
Select Entire Army	`CtrlA`
Drag Select	`LMB`
Add Unit to Selection	`CtrlLMB`

Campaign 4

Action	Shortcut
Pan Campaign Camera	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Select Army / Settlement (Campaign)	`LMB`
Move / Attack (Campaign)	`RMB`
Pan Campaign Camera (drag)	`MMB`

UI 1

Action	Shortcut
Open Menu	`Esc`

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Total War: Pharaoh controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Total War: Pharaoh?: Total War: Pharaoh, a strategy game, uses 20 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Total War: Pharaoh controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Total War: Pharaoh's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Total War: Pharaoh controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Total War: Pharaoh resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Total War: Pharaoh or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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