
= bombard tower (the point looks like the ball the bombard tower shoots, reasonable access, near the tower)ī+º = dock, the vowel “o” from “dock” is a strong one, hence “º”. only 3-4 markets/game)ī +, = tower (the comma looks like an arrow, reasonable access)ī +. R = no attack stance (easy to access, logic sequence when looking at the buttons)ĪLT + A = line formation (easy to access, doesn’t need to be pressed multiple times quickly in succession, and if you’re looking at the army then you can keep the ALT key pressed and alternate between A and F when dodging enemy projectiles)ĪLT + S = box formation (though not frequently used, it maintains a logical sequence for the other keys)ĪLT + D = staggered formation (easy to access, same as ALT + A )ĪLT + F = flank formation (easy to access, same as ALT + A)ī + Q = palisade (sometimes we need to quickly build palisades out of a surprise attack by our enemy, needs to be very easily accessed)ī + W = wall (same as palisade, to be near palisade wall)ī + E = outpost (to be near palisade and wall)ī + T = mill (easy access, the “T” looks like a windmill)ī + Y = monastery (default, key near university and blacksmith)ī + U = university (default, once-per-game building, key near monastery and blacksmith)ī + I = blacksmith (once-per-game-building, key near university and monastery)ī + G = mining camp (default, easy to access)ī + J = archery range (to be near the stable and siege workshop)ī + K = siege workshop (default, near other military buildings, lack of other options)ī + L = stable (default, near other military buildings, lack of other options)ī + B = barracks (default, easy to access)ī + Z = lumber camp (default, easy to access)ī + C = castle (easy to access, starts with the same letter)ī + N = town center (default, easy to access)ī + M = market (default, max.

W = defensive stance (easy to access, logic sequence when looking at the buttons)Į = stand ground stance (easy to access, logic sequence when looking at the buttons)

Q = aggressive stance (easy to access, logic sequence when looking at the buttons) \ = patrol (very easy to access, very commonly used) Ç = dock (if you don’t have this key use the one at the right side of L)

H = town center (default and fits with the rest of the setup, it’s easily accessible)
#AGE OF EMPIRES II HOTKEYS PC#
Print out or refer to the following list of PC keyboard commands and controls for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.ĬTRL + Q = mill (easy to access, economic building near other non-military buildings (blacksmith and university)ĬTRL + W = blacksmith (the following 3 are ordered according their availability through the ages) ĬTRL + T = monastery (monastery comes after university as I feel it’s slightly less used)ĬTRL + G = mining camp (default, easy to access)ĬTRL + Z = lumber camp (default, easy to access)Ī = archery (it needed to be only 1 click for extra efficiency when making units it’s easy to access)
