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{{Header Nav|game=Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War}}
{{Header Nav|game=Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War}}
==Using the Mouse==
==Using the Mouse==
The mouse can be used for just about everything you can do in this game, and it is therefore important to familiarize yourself with the interface and how the mouse is used. At the same time, navigating the screen and menus can slow you down, so be sure to take a look at the hotkeys, as well.
The mouse can be used for just about everything you can do in this game, and it is therefore important to familiarize yourself with the interface and how the mouse is used. At the same time, navigating the screen and menus can slow you down, so be sure to take a look at the hotkeys, as well.
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==Camera Commands==
==Camera Commands==
{| {{prettytable}}
{| {{prettytable}}
!Key
!Key!!Action
!Action
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Backspace}}
!{{kbd|Backspace}}
|Default camera
|Default camera
|-
|-
|Hold {{kbd|Alt}}{{plus}}move{{mouse}}
!Hold {{kbd|Alt}}{{plus}}move{{mouse}}
|Camera rotation
|Camera rotation
|-
|-
|{{mouse|wheelupdown}}
!{{mouse|wheelupdown}}
|Zoom in/out
|Zoom in/out
|-
|-
|{{kbd|↑}}{{kbd|↓}}{{kbd|←}}{{kbd|→}} or move {{mouse}} cursor to edge of screen
!{{kbd|↑}}{{kbd|↓}}{{kbd|←}}{{kbd|→}} or move {{mouse}} cursor to edge of screen
|Pan
|Pan
|}
|}
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===Global===
===Global===
{| {{prettytable}}
{| {{prettytable}}
!Key
!Key!!Command
!Command
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|P}}
!{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|P}}
|Ping
|Ping
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|E}}
!{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|E}}
|Toggle ping type
|Toggle ping type
|-
|-
|Hold {{kbd|Shift}}
!Hold {{kbd|Shift}}
|Command queue
|Command queue
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Pause}}
!{{kbd|Pause}}
|Pause game
|Pause game
|-
|-
|{{kbd|F10}}
!{{kbd|F10}}
|Display pause menu
|Display pause menu
|-
|-
|{{kbd|F11}}
!{{kbd|F11}}
|Objectives menu
|Objectives menu
|-
|-
|{{kbd|F12}}
!{{kbd|F12}}
|Diplomacy menu
|Diplomacy menu
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Enter}}
!{{kbd|Enter}}
|Allied chat
|Allied chat
|-
|-
|({{kbd|Shift}} or {{kbd|Ctrl}}){{plus}}{{kbd|Enter}}
!({{kbd|Shift}} or {{kbd|Ctrl}}){{plus}}{{kbd|Enter}}
|Chat to all
|Chat to all
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Space}}
!{{kbd|Space}}
|Cycle through event queue
|Cycle through event queue
|-
|-
|{{kbd|,}}
!{{kbd|,}}
|Cycle through idle military
|Cycle through idle military
|-
|-
|{{kbd|.}}
!{{kbd|.}}
|Cycle through builders
|Cycle through builders
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|R}}
!{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|R}}
|Cycle through research
|Cycle through research
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|O}}
!{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|O}}
|Toggle Overwatch On/Paused
|Toggle Overwatch On/Paused
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|K}}
!{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|K}}
|Cancel Overwatch
|Cancel Overwatch
|}
|}
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===Engagement Stances===
===Engagement Stances===
{| {{prettytable}}
{| {{prettytable}}
!Key
!Key!!Action
!Action
|-
|-
|{{kbd|F1}}
!{{kbd|F1}}
|Hold area
|Hold area
|-
|-
|{{kbd|F2}}
!{{kbd|F2}}
|Stand ground
|Stand ground
|-
|-
|{{kbd|F3}}
!{{kbd|F3}}
|Burn down
|Burn down
|-
|-
|{{kbd|F4}}
!{{kbd|F4}}
|Cease fire
|Cease fire
|-
|-
|{{kbd|F5}}
!{{kbd|F5}}
|Attack
|Attack
|}
|}
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===Weapon Stances===
===Weapon Stances===
{| {{prettytable}}
{| {{prettytable}}
!Key
!Key!!Action
!Action
|-
|-
|{{kbd|F6}}
!{{kbd|F6}}
|Assault stance
|Assault stance
|-
|-
|{{kbd|F7}}
!{{kbd|F7}}
|Ranged stance
|Ranged stance
|}
|}
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===Unit Commands===
===Unit Commands===
{| {{prettytable}}
{| {{prettytable}}
!Key
!Key!!Action
!Action
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Q}}
!{{kbd|Q}}
|Stop
|Stop
|-
|-
|{{kbd|V}}
!{{kbd|V}}
|Move
|Move
|-
|-
|{{kbd|A}}
!{{kbd|A}}
|Attack Move
|Attack Move
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Z}}
!{{kbd|Z}}
|Attack Melee
|Attack Melee
|-
|-
|{{kbd|B}}
!{{kbd|B}}
|Build
|Build
|-
|-
|{{kbd|T}}
!{{kbd|T}}
|Attach/Detach
|Attach/Detach
|-
|-
|{{kbd|G}}
!{{kbd|G}}
|Attack ground
|Attack ground
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Delete}}
!{{kbd|Delete}}
|Scuttle
|Scuttle
|-
|-
|{{kbd|N}}
!{{kbd|N}}
|Unload
|Unload
|-
|-
|{{kbd|R}}
!{{kbd|R}}
|Reinforce
|Reinforce
|-
|-
|{{kbd|L}}
!{{kbd|L}}
|Leader
|Leader
|-
|-
|{{kbd|E}}
!{{kbd|E}}
|Repair
|Repair
|}
|}
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===Multiple Selection===
===Multiple Selection===
{| {{prettytable}}
{| {{prettytable}}
!Key
!Key!!Action
!Action
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|Tab}}
!{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|Tab}}
|Focus on primary selection
|Focus on primary selection
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Tab}}
!{{kbd|Tab}}
|Next primary selection
|Next primary selection
|-
|-
|{{kbd|Shift}}{{plus}}{{kbd|Tab}}
!{{kbd|Shift}}{{plus}}{{kbd|Tab}}
|Previous primary selection
|Previous primary selection
|-
|-
|Hold {{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{mouse|l}} unit
!Hold {{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{mouse|l}} unit
|Remove selection
|Remove selection
|}
|}


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Latest revision as of 20:41, 8 June 2021

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War | Table of Contents | Gameplay | Walkthrough

Table of Contents

Gameplay
Walkthrough
  1. Planet Fall
  2. Infiltration
  3. Under Siege
  4. Destroy the Xenos
  5. A New Lead
  6. Into the Maw
  7. Sacrifice
  8. The Chapel
  9. Unholy Ceremony
  10. Old Friend
  11. All Out War
Races
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Winter Assault
New features
Walkthrough
Order Campaign
  1. No Retreat!
  2. Hold the Line!
  3. Between a Stone and an Axe
  4. Final Journey
  5. Titan of the Emperor
  6. Ancestral Powers
Disorder Campaign
  1. Gather the Clans
  2. Hunter!
  3. Blood for the Blood God!
  4. Keep Your Enemies Closer
  5. Titan of Khorne
  6. Trophies
Races
Order
Disorder
Other
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade
New features
Walkthrough
New races
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm
New features
Walkthrough
New races

Using the Mouse[edit]

The mouse can be used for just about everything you can do in this game, and it is therefore important to familiarize yourself with the interface and how the mouse is used. At the same time, navigating the screen and menus can slow you down, so be sure to take a look at the hotkeys, as well.

  • Use Mouse left click to select units.
  • Click Mouse left click and drag a box around a group of units (then release Mouse left click) to select a group of units
  • Press  Ctrl +( 1 - 0 ) to assign a hotkey to a group of units
  • Press  1 - 0  (as assigned above) to select a group of units

Screen Layout[edit]

  • Top Left
    • Resource Information: Displays the status of current resources (Requisition and Power (and Orks))
    • Team Information: Total units and unit cap
  • Top Right
    • Menu Bar: Access the main menu, display Mission Objectives, change Diplomacy Settings, etc.
    • Strategic UI: Displays captured Strategic Points, Objectives, and Relics
  • Bottom (left to right)
    • Mini Map: Displays an overview of the map
    • Section Information Area: Displays health of your unit and relative strength of the squad
    • Squad Control Area: Buttons to call in reinforcements and upgrade the currently selected squad
    • Unit Command Area: Buttons for unit commands, such as Build and Attack.

Various messages will appear in the middle section of the screen, including help text, event status, timers, and warnings. Critical messages appear in the direct center of the screen, while all other messages are suppressed to either side (type of message determines which side it appears on).

Camera Commands[edit]

Key Action
 Backspace  Default camera
Hold  Alt +moveMouse Camera rotation
Mouse wheel up or down Zoom in/out
 ↑  ↓  ←  →  or move Mouse cursor to edge of screen Pan


Keyboard Hotkeys[edit]

Global[edit]

Key Command
 Ctrl + P  Ping
 Ctrl + E  Toggle ping type
Hold  Shift  Command queue
 Pause  Pause game
 F10  Display pause menu
 F11  Objectives menu
 F12  Diplomacy menu
 Enter  Allied chat
( Shift  or  Ctrl )+ Enter  Chat to all
 Space  Cycle through event queue
 ,  Cycle through idle military
 .  Cycle through builders
 Ctrl + R  Cycle through research
 Ctrl + O  Toggle Overwatch On/Paused
 Ctrl + K  Cancel Overwatch

Engagement Stances[edit]

Key Action
 F1  Hold area
 F2  Stand ground
 F3  Burn down
 F4  Cease fire
 F5  Attack

Weapon Stances[edit]

Key Action
 F6  Assault stance
 F7  Ranged stance

Unit Commands[edit]

Key Action
 Q  Stop
 V  Move
 A  Attack Move
 Z  Attack Melee
 B  Build
 T  Attach/Detach
 G  Attack ground
 Delete  Scuttle
 N  Unload
 R  Reinforce
 L  Leader
 E  Repair

Multiple Selection[edit]

Key Action
 Ctrl + Tab  Focus on primary selection
 Tab  Next primary selection
 Shift + Tab  Previous primary selection
Hold  Ctrl +Mouse left click unit Remove selection
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Table of Contents

Gameplay
Walkthrough
  1. Planet Fall
  2. Infiltration
  3. Under Siege
  4. Destroy the Xenos
  5. A New Lead
  6. Into the Maw
  7. Sacrifice
  8. The Chapel
  9. Unholy Ceremony
  10. Old Friend
  11. All Out War
Races
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Winter Assault
New features
Walkthrough
Order Campaign
  1. No Retreat!
  2. Hold the Line!
  3. Between a Stone and an Axe
  4. Final Journey
  5. Titan of the Emperor
  6. Ancestral Powers
Disorder Campaign
  1. Gather the Clans
  2. Hunter!
  3. Blood for the Blood God!
  4. Keep Your Enemies Closer
  5. Titan of Khorne
  6. Trophies
Races
Order
Disorder
Other
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade
New features
Walkthrough
New races
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm
New features
Walkthrough
New races
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