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Key bindings and shortcut summary for mouse and keyboard controls in "World of Warships"

This is an easy-to-understand summary of the key bindings and keyboard shortcuts for keyboard operations in the PC version of the online naval battle game "World of Warships" that are useful during battles.

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Basic Controls

The basic controls of World of Warships use the commonly seen WASD scheme for movement in FPS games, but because this is a game where you operate warships, there are many unique key bindings for other actions, so it may be hard to memorize them at first, but once you get used to them you will be able to execute various actions instantly and gain an advantage in battle.

ActionShortcut
Move forward (increase speed)
W
Move backward (decrease speed)
S
Turn left (port)
A
Turn right (starboard)
D
Lock rudder to port (rudder locked left)
Q
Lock rudder to starboard (rudder locked right)
E
Select main battery HE/SAP shells
1
Select main battery AP shells
2
Select torpedo tubes
3
Fire guns / launch torpedoes
Lock / unlock target
X
Artillery camera (binocular view)
Shift
Switch turret / torpedo tube camera
C
Zoom in / zoom out
Middle Click
Shell splash / object tracking camera
Z
Return camera to ship (normal)
Space
Return from object tracking to ship
Shift+
ESC/Z
Show / hide tactical map
M
Enlarge minimap
=
Reduce minimap
-
Show aircraft
[
Show heavily damaged ships
]
Enable / disable secondary / AA guns
P
Set AA priority sector
O
Show battle results
Tab
Show / hide interface
CtrlJ
Show detailed info (ship info, range, etc.)
Alt
Show ship / aircraft status
H
Lock armament to bearing
CtrlX
Lock armament to sector
ShiftX
Show mouse cursor (in battle)
Ctrl
Show quick command panel
B
Voice chat
V
Ship horn
N
Take screenshot
PRINTSCREEN
Show menu
ESC
Exit game (confirmation dialog)
AltF4

Chat and Quick Commands

Chat and quick commands, which are important in multiplayer, are mostly bound to the function keys, so they should be relatively easy to remember.

ActionShortcut
Start chat
Enter
Open quick command panel
B
Negative!
F2
Attention! (target designation, etc.)
F3
Affirmative!
F4
Requesting support!
F5
Requesting AA support!
F6
Requesting reconnaissance data!
F7
Lay smoke, please!
F8
Fall back!
F9
Good luck!
F10
Well done!
F11
Thank you
F12
Oops!
ShiftF12

Submarine Controls

For submarines, in addition to the normal WASD controls, there are controls for depth and so on. In terms of key bindings they are placed close to WASD, so they are easy to operate, but they are also easy to mistype, so take care.

ActionShortcut
Dive
C
Surface
F
Ignore priority target
G
Select sonar
1
Select homing torpedoes
2
Select standard torpedoes (if available)
3

Aircraft Carrier Controls (PC Version, RTS-style)

Aircraft carriers have a lot to do, such as controlling multiple squadrons and managing a wide area of the map, so if you master the key bindings and are able to operate them quickly, you can overwhelm the enemy.

ActionShortcut
Select carrier
1
Select each aircraft squadron
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Launch / recall selected squadron
F
Give move / attack order to aircraft
Deselect squadron
Select next squadron
CtrlTab
Select all airborne squadrons
CtrlA
Select multiple squadrons
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Free Camera (In Battle)

The free camera in battle is useful for checking the movements of allies and enemies from a bird’s-eye view and for capturing impressive scenes in screenshots from your preferred angles. However, the shortcuts are assigned in a way that is a little hard to remember, so it may be difficult at first, but if you master them you can gain an advantage over the enemy, so make a point of learning them first.

ActionShortcut
Free camera view ON/OFF
Right CtrlRight ShiftBackspace
Rotate camera left/right
/
Move camera up/down
9
Move camera closer to point of interest
Move camera away from point of interest

Replay Playback Controls and Camera

Replays are ideal for quickly rewinding or pausing your own or others’ matches so you can closely study positioning and timing. It is convenient to memorize the shortcuts.

ActionShortcut
Exit replay
Alt+
ESC/F4
Show / hide interface
CtrlJ
Take screenshot
PRINTSCREEN
Pause / resume playback
END/Space
Set to normal speed (x1)
HOME
Change playback speed
Delete/INSERT
Move camera left (parallel)
Move camera right (parallel)
Move camera forward (parallel)
Move camera backward (parallel)
Raise camera
Lower camera
Zoom in / zoom out
Middle Click
Hard-link camera to ship
B
Soft-link camera to ship position
CtrlB
Rotate camera left
Rotate camera right
Change camera elevation angle up
Change camera elevation angle down
Move camera closer to point of interest
Move camera away from point of interest
Increase / decrease camera movement speed
Increase / decrease camera acceleration
Shift
Adjust camera sphere radius
ShiftMiddle Click
Switch camera mode (presets)
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Switch camera mode (additional presets)
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Save camera snapshot
F5
Load previous snapshot
F6
Load next snapshot
F7
Load latest snapshot
F8