Learn the essential hotkeys for Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core to command your dwarves efficiently. Master unit grouping, building, and combat shortcuts to dominate the Hoxxes system.
Alright, miner! You already know how to point and click to get your dwarves moving, but let's talk about making that process way faster. This section is all about the hotkeys that'll seriously level up your game in Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core. Think of 'em as your secret handshake with the game!
Basic Hotkeys
| Hotkey | Function |
| CTRL + Number | Grouping Units: This is a big one you'll use constantly. Assign any squad of units to a number (like '1' or '2'). Once assigned, just hit that number key and all units in that group will be selected, no matter where they are on the battlefield. Double-tap the number, and the camera will snap right to them. Need to add or remove units from a group? Easy! Hold CTRL and either click on the units you want to add or drag a box around them. |
| S | Stopping Units: Pressing 'S' will instantly halt any unit that's currently moving. It's super handy if a dwarf is about to wander into turret range, but honestly, its use cases are pretty limited beyond that. Still, good to know! |
| G | Garrison: Need to get your dwarves inside a building or turret quickly? The 'G' key brings up the garrison symbol, letting you assign them to buildings in a flash. |
Advanced Hotkeys
| Hotkey | Function |
| Shift + Left Mouse Click | Multi-Building Units: Instead of clicking five times to build five units, just hold down 'Shift' while clicking the build button. The game will automatically queue up five of them for you. Saves your mouse finger! |
| F10 | Options Menu: This one's pretty straightforward – it just brings up the game's menu where you can save, load, or quit. Handy for a quick pause. |
| Delete | Killing Units: Got a unit you just don't need anymore? While I usually like to send them on a one-way suicide mission for some extra damage, if you need a unit gone *fast*, highlighting it and pressing 'Delete' will instantly destroy it. Use with caution! |
| C | Conversions: If you've got a squad of Jedi Knights or Masters, pressing the 'C' key will automatically order them to convert enemies. This is way faster than fumbling with your mouse to find the button and then targeting an enemy. |
| Shift + Click on Building | Multi-Construction: In those massive games with 200+ units, constantly clicking the build button and then the Prefab Shelter can be a real pain. Before you place a building, hit 'Shift'. This lets you place multiple Prefab Shelters wherever you want without having to re-select the build option each time. |
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