Manual

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Welcome to the Zero-K manual! This page provides a list of game documentation, gameplay guides, modding resources and the like.

Getting Started

• DaKeys
• Newbie Guide
• FAQ
• Interface
• Basic Economy Guide
• Help for Other RTS Players
• Dos and Don'ts
• Video Tutorials
• Offsite Resources

Units

Unit References

• Unit List
• Building List
• Unit Classes
• Weapon Classes
• Unit Radar Icons
• Commanders

Unit Abilities

• Capture
• Cloak
• Fire
• Transportation
• Repair
• Shields
• Terraforming

Unit Features

• Unit Commands (wip)
• Unit States
• Unit AI
• Retreat Command
• Effective unit usage guide

General Features

• Overdrive System
• Chicken Defense
• User Page
• Customizing the User Interface
• Unit control sharing
• Selection

Further Game Info

• Customizing Hotkeys
• FAQ
• Abbreviations
• Awards
• Cheats
• Engine commands
• Matchmaking
• Code of Conduct
• Transfer settings to Steam
• Running Zero-K on a 4k monitor
• Setting Up a Game

Development and Modding

• Developing
• Widget Configuration
• Map Creation
• Quick Stat Tweaks
• Mod Creation

Strategy Guides

• Typical opening
• Typical game progression
• Wind Farming
• Factory Tips
• Missile Silo Tutorial

Tournament Info

• Tournaments
• Archive of Past Tournaments

Planetwars

• Attacking
• Influence
• Planets

Planetwars (old)

• Introduction to Planetwars
• Attacking
• Initiative
• Ships
• Structures
• Economy
• Faction Roles
• Events
• History