Dawn of War – Definitive Edition Controls & Hotkeys Guide | Warhammer 40K RTS

One of 2004’s best RTS games is back!! And it knows your reflexes might not be what they used to be. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition returns with all expansions, sharper graphics, and a UI that finally works with you instead of against you.

Hotkeys can make or break a perfect flank. Think of this guide as your battle manual : commit these shortcuts to muscle memory so you can focus on strategy instead of fumbling your way to defeat.

Mouse Controls

• Left Click – Select unit

• Left Click + Drag – Box-select multiple units

• Ctrl + Number Keys – Assign control groups

• Press Number Key – Jump back to that group

• Ctrl + Left Click – Remove a unit from selection

Keyboard Hotkeys

General

• Ctrl + P – Drop a ping

• Ctrl + E – Switch ping type

• Shift – Queue commands

• Pause – Pause game

• F10 – Pause menu

• F11 – Objectives

• F12 – Diplomacy

• Enter – Team chat

• Shift + Enter / Ctrl + Enter – All chat

• Space – Cycle events

• , (Comma) – Cycle idle military

• . (Period) – Cycle builders

• Ctrl + R – Cycle research

• Ctrl + O – Toggle overwatch

• Ctrl + K – Cancel overwatch

Engagement Stances

• F1 – Hold area

• F2 – Stand ground

• F3 – Burn down

• F4 – Cease fire

• F5 – Attack

Weapon Stances

• F6 – Assault stance

• F7 – Ranged stance

Unit Commands

• Q – Stop

• V – Move

• A – Attack move

• Z – Melee attack

• B – Build

• T – Attach/Detach

• G – Attack ground

• Delete – Scuttle

• N – Unload

• R – Reinforce

• L – Leader

• E – Repair

Selection Shortcuts

• Ctrl + Tab – Focus main selection

• Tab – Next primary unit

• Shift + Tab – Previous primary unit

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