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Total War: Warhammer III Keyboard Controls

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A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Total War: Warhammer III on PC. Learn the default keybindings for the battle and campaign camera, selecting and grouping units, issuing movement and combat orders, managing formations, and ending your turn so you can command your armies with confidence.

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All Total War: Warhammer III keyboard controls

Layout

47 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Total War: Warhammer III's control settings.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
MMB · Freelook / Rotate (hold)

+ 3 more controls in the table below

Selection 14

Action Shortcut
Select Unit LMB
Select Entire Army CtrlA
Drag Select LMB
Add Unit to Selection CtrlLMB
Create Control Group Ctrl1
Select Control Group 1
Select All Melee Units CtrlI
Select All Ranged Units CtrlM
Select All Cavalry CtrlC
Select All Artillery CtrlB
Deselect All Enter
Select Next Unit Shift.
Select Previous Unit Shift,
Cancel Current Selection ShiftBksp

Camera 10

Action Shortcut
Pan Camera WthenAthenSthenD
Zoom Camera MOUSEWHEEL
Rotate Camera Left / Right QthenE
Zoom In N
Freelook / Rotate (hold) MMB
Pan Camera Faster (hold) Shift
Pitch Camera CthenV
Yaw Camera ZthenX
Unit Camera Mode INSERT
Default Camera Rotation (Campaign) END

Campaign 9

Action Shortcut
End Turn (Campaign) Enter
End Turn Skipping Warnings (Campaign) ShiftEnter
Strategic Map Toggle (Campaign) Tab
Quick Save (Campaign) CtrlS
Quick Load (Campaign) CtrlL
Pan to Capital (Campaign) HOME
Toggle Character Move Speed (Campaign) R
Auto Merge Units (Campaign) CtrlM
Disband Current Selection (Campaign) CtrlP

Battle Commands 8

Action Shortcut
Move / Attack RMB
Run / Charge RMBthenRMB
Halt Selected Units Bksp
Move Units (Keep Formation) AltLMB
Toggle Close Combat (Melee) Mode C
Show Unit Destinations (hold) Space
Withdraw / Retreat R
Cycle Next Spawn Zone T

Interface 4

Action Shortcut
Open Menu Esc
Toggle UI K
Open Chat Y
Standard Ping F5

Formations 2

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

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Total War: Warhammer III controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Total War: Warhammer III?
Total War: Warhammer III, a strategy game, uses 47 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Total War: Warhammer III controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Total War: Warhammer III's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Total War: Warhammer III controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Total War: Warhammer III resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Total War: Warhammer III or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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