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Follow this simple guide to learn all the controls for Dawn of War Definitive Edition and play like a pro.
Just like any game, knowing the controls is essential for enjoying Dawn of War Definitive Edition fully. Similar to the original Dawn of War, the Definitive Edition uses arrow keys for camera movement. While mastering the controls may seem simple, the extensive lineup and lack of full key rebinding can make it a challenging experience.
Here is a detailed article that contains everything you need to know about the controls guide for the Definitive Edition.
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Controls Guide for Dawn of War Definitive Edition
Below are the controls for the Definitive Edition, separated into different categories.
Basic Controls
| Action | Key Input |
|---|---|
| Select unit | Left Click |
| Select multiple units | Left Click + Drag |
| Assign control group | Ctrl + Number (0–9) |
| Select control group | Press assigned number |
Camera Controls
| Action | Key Input |
|---|---|
| Reset camera | Backspace |
| Rotate camera | Alt + Mouse Movement |
| Zoom in/out | Mouse Wheel |
| Camera Movements | Arrow Keys |
Basic Keyboard Controls
| Action | Key Input |
|---|---|
| Ping | Ctrl + P |
| Toggle ping type | Ctrl + E |
| Queue commands | Shift |
| Pause the game | Pause |
| Open pause menu | F10 |
| View objectives | F11 |
| Open diplomacy | F12 |
| Allied chat | Enter |
| All chat | Shift + Enter / Ctrl + Enter |
| Cycle event queue | Space |
| Cycle idle military units | , |
| Cycle builder units | . |
| Cycle research | Ctrl + R |
| Toggle overwatch | Ctrl + O |
| Cancel overwatch | Ctrl + K |
Stances
| Action | Key Input |
|---|---|
| Hold area | F1 |
| Stand ground | F2 |
| Burn down | F3 |
| Cease fire | F4 |
| Attack stance | F5 |
| Assault stance | F6 |
| Ranged stance | F7 |
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Unit Controls
| Action | Key Input |
|---|---|
| Move | V |
| Attach or detach | T |
| Stop | Q |
| Build | B |
| Attack ground | G |
| Unload | N |
| Melee attack | Z |
| Repair | E |
| Reinforce | R |
| Scuttle | Delete |
| Leader | L |
| Attack move | A |
Selection Controls
| Action | Key Input |
|---|---|
| Focus primary selection | Ctrl + Tab |
| Select the next primary unit | Tab |
| Select the previous primary unit | Shift + Tab |
| Remove a unit from selection | Ctrl + Left Click |
That was all about the controls guide for Dawn of War Definitive Edition.
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