Introduction
Cheats are special commands or codes used in video games to give players additional advantages or abilities that are not usually available in regular gameplay. They can be used for a variety of purposes, such as unlocking hidden features, facilitating difficult game sections, experimenting with different game aspects, or just for fun. Cheats allow players to experience the game in a way that goes beyond the standard game rules.
In Valheim, the Viking survival hit, cheats offer the opportunity to customize and facilitate the gaming experience. Players can, for example, become invincible, spawn items, explore the environment without encountering resistance, or creatively use construction mechanics.
Notes
Cheats only work in your own world. Cheats are always disabled on servers or in co-op mode.
Be careful when spawning too many items at once, as this can cause problems.
However, it is important to use cheats with caution and responsibility. Excessive or inappropriate use of cheats can impair the gaming experience for yourself and other players, especially in multiplayer scenarios. Cheats can also lead to technical problems such as game crashes or data corruption, especially when too many objects are spawned simultaneously. Moreover, using cheats in a game that focuses on challenges and progress can diminish the feeling of accomplishment and achieving goals through one’s own efforts. Therefore, cheats should be used thoughtfully and with the intended gaming experience in mind.
Activating the Cheat Console in Valheim
To use cheats in Valheim, you first need to activate the cheat console. This is done by adjusting the launch options in Steam:
- Search for Valheim in your Steam library.
- Right-click on Valheim and select
Properties. - Under
General, findLaunch Options, where you enter-console.
After you have started the game, you can now open the console in the game with the [F5] key. Enter devcommands into the console to activate cheat mode.
Important Cheat Codes
- God Mode: Enter
godto become invincible. - Teleportation: With
goto [x,z]you can teleport to a specific position. - Time control: With
skiptime [seconds]you can skip time.tod 0sets it to night andtod 1to day. - Control enemies:
killallkills all nearby enemies,tametames tamable creatures. - Map control:
exploremapreveals the entire map,resetmapresets it.
Spawn Cheats
To spawn items, weapons, armor, or enemies, use the command spawn [item] [quantity] [level]. For example, spawn Iron 30 for 30 iron bars or spawn SwordIron 1 3 for an iron sword at level 3. It is important here to use the English terms and names for items!
Examples of spawn codes:
- Weapons:
spawn SwordIron 1 3for an iron sword at level 3 - Armor:
spawn ArmorBronzeChest 1for a bronze breastplate - Tools:
spawn AxeBronze 1for a bronze axe - Materials:
spawn Iron 30for 30 iron bars - Food:
spawn Bread 5for 5 loaves of bread - Enemies:
spawn Troll 1for a troll
Other Useful Cheats
- Healing:
healfully heals you. - Free flight:
freeflyactivates free flight mode for the camera. - Weather control: With
env [weather]you can change the weather,resetenvresets it. Possible values: Clear, Twilight_Clear, Heath Clear, Misty, DeepForestMist, LightRain, Rain, Thunderstorm, Swamprain, Bonemass, Snow, Twilight_Snow, SnowStorm, Twilight_SnowStorm, Ashrain, Crypt, GDKing, Eikthyr, Goblinking, Moder
Overview of the Cheats
| Cheat Code | Description |
|---|---|
| god | Activates God Mode (Invulnerability) |
| goto [x,z] | Teleport to specific position |
| killall | Kills all nearby enemies |
| exploremap | Reveals the entire map |
| resetmap | Resets the revealed areas of the map |
| freefly | Activates free camera flight |
| ffsmooth | Smooth free flight |
| stopevent | Stops an ongoing event |
| randomevent | Starts a random event |
| removedrops | Removes all items that have fallen to the ground |
| skiptime [seconds] | Skips the specified number of seconds |
| sleep | Skips a day |
| tod [0-1] | Changes the time of day |
| tame | Tames all tamable creatures in the vicinity |
| ghost | Makes the player invisible to enemies |
| heal | Fully heals the player |
| raiseskill [skill] [level] | Raises a specific skill to the specified level |
| resetskill [skill] | Resets the specified skill to 0 |
| resetcharacter | Resets the character data |
| beard [beard1] | Changes the beard type |
| model [0-1] | Changes the character’s gender |
| save | Forces the world to save |
| players [nr] | Changes the difficulty level |
| wind [angle] [intensity] | Sets the wind |
| resetwind | Resets the wind |
| env [weather] | Changes the weather (possible values: see description) |
| resetenv | Resets the weather |
| spawn [item] [quantity] [level] | Spawns the specified item in the desired quantity and at the desired level |
Community and Cohesion in Valheim
Even though cheat codes do not work on all servers in Valheim, Valheim only unfolds its full potential when played with other players. In multiplayer mode, you can build a community with friends and like-minded people that goes beyond simply gathering resources and fighting battles. Joint projects, like building fortresses or planning expeditions, bond players together and create unforgettable moments. The combination of Valheim’s challenging environment and the ability to master these challenges together makes the game a unique and bonding experience for all participants.
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