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
47 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Total War: Warhammer III's control settings.
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 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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