A complete guide to Dota 2 controls and key commands for optimal gameplay.

Left-click controls:

• Select units individually or drag to select multiple units
• Use items and abilities
• Select locations on minimap
• Click shop items to view recipes

Right-click controls:

• Move units to location
• Attack enemy units/structures
• Follow allied units
• Purchase items in shop
• Access item options menu

Important modifier keys:

• Shift: Queue multiple commands
• Ctrl: Issue commands to specific units in group
• Alt: Ping locations and communicate status to teammates

Communication pings:

• Alt + Left-click on map: Alert location
• Alt + Left-click items/abilities: Share cooldown status
• Alt + Left-click HP/mana: Share resource levels
• Chat wheel: Quick preset messages (hold hotkey + move mouse)

Camera control:

• Edge panning: Move mouse to screen edges
• Middle mouse drag: Grip and move camera
• Arrow keys/WASD: Move camera in cardinal directions
• Mouse wheel: Zoom in/out (limited in matches)

Shop interactions:

• Shift + Left-click: Add to quickbuy
• Alt + Left-click: Declare purchase intention
• Ctrl + Alt + Left-click: Suggest item to allies

Inventory management:

• Drag and drop to move items
• Ctrl + Left-click to split stacks (wards only)
• Right-click for item options (sell/disassemble)

Advanced features:

• Shift-queue: Chain multiple actions efficiently
• Minimap click delay (0.2s) prevents misclicks
• Color-coded unit selection (green allies, red enemies)
• Customizable hotkeys in settings menu

These controls can be fully customized in the game settings menu to match your preferences. Practice familiarizing yourself with these commands to improve your gameplay efficiency.

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