Keyboard shortcuts
These are the default keys. They are customisable in Settings > Keybinds. On Mac, Ctrl becomes Cmd.
#Building
| Key | Action |
|---|
1 | Build a city |
2 | Build a factory |
3 | Build a port |
4 | Build a defense post |
5 | Build a missile silo |
6 | Build a SAM launcher |
7 | Build a warship |
8 | Launch an atom bomb |
9 | Launch a hydrogen bomb |
0 | Launch a MIRV |
X | Launch an EMP bomb |
V | Build a radar |
Ctrl + click | Open the build menu |
Enter | Builds the unit under the cursor |
Esc | Closes the menu; cancels the build preview |
U | Flip the missile arc direction |
#Attacking
| Key | Action |
|---|
G | Ground attack on the tile under the cursor |
B | Boat attack on the tile under the cursor |
Shift + R | Retaliate against the last attacker |
T / Y | Decrease / increase the attack slider |
#Warships
| Key | Action |
|---|
Z | Select all your warships |
Shift + drag | Select several warships with a box |
| Attack-click a ship, then the water | Move it |
#Diplomacy and communication
| Key | Action |
|---|
K | Request an alliance with the player under the cursor |
L | Break the alliance with the player under the cursor |
N | Target the player under the cursor |
F | Open the emoji menu |
R | Open quick chat |
Alt + click | Open the emoji menu |
#Camera and display
| Key | Action |
|---|
W A S D | Move the camera |
Q / E | Zoom out / in |
C | Center the camera on your territory |
| Alternate view | Toggle between terrain view and country view (key can be set) |
Alt + R | Reset the rendering if you have display problems |
#Game
| Key | Action |
|---|
P | Pause / resume (solo and custom games for the host) |
, / . | Lower / raise the game speed (solo) |
