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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition Keyboard Controls
A reference to the default classic keyboard and mouse controls for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition, taken from the game's own manual. Covers the battle and campaign camera, unit groups and formations, selecting unit types, battle speed and pause, and the campaign panels and turn controls you reach for every turn.
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All Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition keyboard controls
45 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition's control settings.
+ 5 more controls in the table below
+ 5 more controls in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
45 shortcuts
Campaign 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| End Turn | Enter |
| Quick Save | CtrlS |
| Recruit Forces / Units | 3 |
| Quick Load | CtrlL |
| Show Strategic Map | Tab |
| Go to Capital | Home |
| Show Technologies | 8 |
| Show Diplomacy | 9 |
| Toggle Move Speed | Space |
| Auto-Merge Units | CtrlM |
Camera 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scroll Camera | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Rotate Camera Left / Right | QthenE |
| Rotate Camera Up / Down | VthenC |
| Camera Up / Down | XthenZ |
| Show Tactical Map (Battle) | Tab |
| Intelligent Zoom (Battle) | N |
| Pan to Unit (Battle) | End |
| Cinematic Camera (Battle) | Ins |
| Toggle Tracking (Battle) | Del |
Battle Units 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create Unit Group 1 | Ctrl1 |
| Select Unit Group 1 | 1 |
| Toggle Melee Mode | F |
| Toggle Run / Walk | R |
| Toggle Group | G |
| Toggle Locked Group | CtrlG |
| Step Forward / Backwards | UPthenDOWN |
| Strafe Unit Left / Right | LEFTthenRIGHT |
| Increase Rank | CtrlUP |
General 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Unit / Army | LMB |
| Move / Issue Order | RMB |
| Select All | CtrlA |
| Cancel Order | Bksp |
| Select Next | . |
| Select Previous | , |
| Encyclopaedia | F1 |
Battle Selection 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All Infantry Melee Units | CtrlI |
| Select All Infantry Missile Units | CtrlM |
| Select All Cavalry | CtrlC |
| Deselect All | Enter |
| Pan to General | Home |
| Select All Artillery | CtrlB |
Battle Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Pause | P |
| Cycle Battle Speed | T |
| Show Unit Orders | Space |
| Toggle UI Visibility | K |
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45 shortcuts
Campaign 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| End Turn | ↵ |
| Quick Save | ⌃S |
| Recruit Forces / Units | 3 |
| Quick Load | ⌃L |
| Show Strategic Map | ⇥ |
| Go to Capital | H |
| Show Technologies | 8 |
| Show Diplomacy | 9 |
| Toggle Move Speed | ␣ |
| Auto-Merge Units | ⌃M |
Camera 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scroll Camera | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Rotate Camera Left / Right | QthenE |
| Rotate Camera Up / Down | VthenC |
| Camera Up / Down | XthenZ |
| Show Tactical Map (Battle) | ⇥ |
| Intelligent Zoom (Battle) | N |
| Pan to Unit (Battle) | \ |
| Cinematic Camera (Battle) | − |
| Toggle Tracking (Battle) | + |
Battle Units 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create Unit Group 1 | ⌘1 |
| Select Unit Group 1 | 1 |
| Toggle Melee Mode | F |
| Toggle Run / Walk | R |
| Toggle Group | G |
| Toggle Locked Group | ⌘G |
| Step Forward / Backwards | ↑then↓ |
| Strafe Unit Left / Right | ←then→ |
| Increase Rank | ⌥↑ |
General 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Unit / Army | LMB |
| Move / Issue Order | RMB |
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Cancel Order | ⌫ |
| Select Next | . |
| Select Previous | , |
| Encyclopaedia | F1 |
Battle Selection 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All Infantry Melee Units | ⌘I |
| Select All Infantry Missile Units | ⌘M |
| Select All Cavalry | ⌘C |
| Deselect All | ↵ |
| Pan to General | H |
| Select All Artillery | ⌘B |
Battle Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Pause | P |
| Cycle Battle Speed | T |
| Show Unit Orders | ␣ |
| Toggle UI Visibility | K |
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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?
- Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition, a strategy game, uses 45 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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