Skip to content
Basic Controls and Interface — Dota 2 Guide
Dota 2

Basic Controls and Interface — Dota 2 Guide

Learn the essential controls and interface elements of Dota 2. This guide covers everything you need to know to navigate the game effectively and start playing.

By ···10 min read·Multi-source verified
1 reading this guide  
Basic Controls and Interface — Dota 2 Guide

Learn the essential controls and interface elements of Dota 2. This guide covers everything you need to know to navigate the game effectively and start playing.

This guide provides an overview of the basic controls and interface elements in Dota 2. Understanding these fundamentals is crucial for new players to navigate the game effectively.

ActionButton
Move CameraMouse Wheel / WASD
Select HeroDouble Click Hero / H
Attack MoveA + Left Click
StopS
Hold PositionH
Ability 1Q
Ability 2W
Ability 3E
Ultimate AbilityR
Item Slot 11
Item Slot 22
Item Slot 33
Item Slot 44
Item Slot 55
Item Slot 66
Courier ControlC
ShopP
ScoreboardTab
ChatEnter
PingAlt + Click

100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content