Select your army and press E to issue an attack move order in the documented February demo controls for Ashes of the Singularity II. Choose this order when you want to advance through an area and be ready for contact along the way. If you already have a specific hostile target in mind, use the direct attack order instead.
Issue an attack move with E
Select the army you want to advance, then press E to use its attack move command and indicate where it should go. Check the selected army before you give the order, especially when you have forces approaching from more than one direction.
The February Next Fest hotkey list documents the binding for the demo. The same list gives separate inputs for a plain move and a direct attack. Check your current build’s controls if the documented demo bindings differ.
Choose between E, Q, and F
| Demo input with an army selected | Order | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| E | Attack move | Advance toward a position where you may encounter enemies. |
| Q | Attack | Give an attack order against a specific hostile target. |
| F | Move | Reposition toward a destination, such as a fallback point. |
A regular right-click also depends on the target in the demo controls. Right-clicking a hostile gives an attack order, while right-clicking a non-hostile target gives a move order. Press E when you specifically want attack move.
Use shorter orders around uncertain terrain
If you are approaching a crossing or an area you have not scouted, consider sending the army to a nearer point and reassessing before continuing. A shorter advance makes it easier to check where contact happened and whether you want to stay, retreat, or give a direct order against a specific threat.
The demo table identifies the command and binding. It does not specify which enemy the army prioritizes, so use a direct order if the target matters to your plan.
FAQ
What is the attack move hotkey?
With an army selected, press E in the documented February demo controls.
Is right-click the same as attack move?
The demo lists regular right-click as either a move order or an attack order depending on what you click. Attack move has its own E binding.
Which key gives a move order?
Press F with an army selected in the documented demo. Choose it when the immediate goal is repositioning.