Tempest Rising
Tempest Rising

Basic Controls & Camera Management — Tempest Rising Guide

Master Tempest Rising RTS controls and camera management. Learn essential commands like left-click selection, right-click movement, and camera panning.

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Mastering the controls is crucial for efficient gameplay. The default controls are standard for RTS games:

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Basic Controls & Camera Management
  • Left-Click: Select units, buildings, or issue commands.
  • Right-Click: Move units, attack enemies, or interact with objects.
  • WASD or Arrow Keys: Pan the camera across the map.
  • Mouse Wheel Up/Down: Zoom in/out.
  • Middle Mouse Button (Hold): Rotate camera.
  • Ctrl + Number (1-9): Create a control group for selected units.
  • Number (1-9): Select a control group.
  • Spacebar: Center camera on your Command Center or last alert.
  • Tab: Cycle through sub-groups of selected units.
  • Esc: Open the game menu.

Practice these controls in the tutorial missions to build muscle memory. Efficient camera management allows you to quickly assess threats and deploy forces.