The most common way to use your 10 hotkeys is to divide the keys into unit groups and building groups. Most Starcraft II players are finding that 4 unit control groups is usually sufficient; so keys 1 – 4 are assigned to unit groups while keys 5 – 0 are used for groups of buildings.
What do you need to know about StarCraft 2?
Starcraft 2 is a fast-paced game and stuff will be happening within split-seconds. You want to spend those half-a-second moments focusing on what is important rather than looking for the right button to click. First things first, boot up a custom game versus the AI. We’re going to use this to configure our hotkeys.
What does a hotkey do in Star Wars?
The Fighters of ‘Star Wars Squadrons’ Do you like this video? A hotkey is a key or set of keys which perform a specific function with regards to time efficiency. Hotkeys are vital as they allow for orders and commands to be delivered quickly, thus allowing for better control, and much more efficient time management.
What are the shortcuts for the interface in Starcraft 2?
Interface (13 shortcuts) 0 F10 Menu 0 F11 Chat 0 F12 Help 0 Alt + G Map pinger 0 Alt + T Show/hide minimap terrain
How are units and buildings assigned in Starcraft 2?
Units and buildings are assigned to the number keys (1-0) along the top row of the keyboard. Locations are assigned to F5 through F8. To assign units or buildings to a hotkey (sometimes called a control group), select the units you wish to assign and then press Ctrl+# where # is the key you want to assign them to.
How to use the defkey in Starcraft 2?
Game options Pause Exit game Resume Quit Cancel Select spare SCV / Probe / Drone Attack while moving (units must be selected) Group units Move Stop Hold Patrol Move and attack (Also can be used as “Force attacking”, i.e. kill your own units)
