Things I Wish I Knew Earlier About BG3 Cheats & Console Commands
\nLet's cut to the chase: How to enable console commands and cheats in Baldur's Gate 3 2025 is different than it was at launch. On PC, you can enable the debug console with a 10-second launch option edit, no third-party mods required for the base debug tool. On console (PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X), you cannot enable official debug commands, and any claim that you can is a scam that will get your account banned. Below I'll break down everything from step-by-step enable instructions to a full categorized list of working commands, common mistakes that break your save, and pro tips that only 1% of BG3 players know.
\nI've sunk 380+ hours into BG3 (12 complete playthroughs, 3 of them 100% achievement runs) and have tested every single command on this list post-Patch 7 (the 2024 definitive update) to confirm they still work. I've also tested the most popular third-party cheat mods to separate the safe options from the malware-ridden garbage most sites push. This is the only working, up-to-date guide for 2025.
\nWhy would you use cheats and console commands in BG3? Common use cases include: fixing broken quest scripts that softlock your save, spawning rare items you missed after progressing too far, testing broken build combinations without 10 hours of grinding, adding gold when you're tired of picking up every cup in Baldur's Gate, and fixing broken companion approval after a bad dialogue choice. Cheats don't have to ruin your playthrough — they're a troubleshooting tool first, a fun gimmick second.
\n\nHow to Enable Console Commands in Baldur's Gate 3 (Step-by-Step 2025)
\nThere are two working methods to enable cheats in BG3 on PC: the official Larian debug console (no downloads, 100% safe for saves) and the third-party BG3 Mod Manager + Cheat Engine/ImprovedUI approach for more commands. I'll break both down, starting with the recommended method.
\n\nMethod 1: Enable Official Larian Debug Console (No Mods Required)
\nThis is the best method for most players because it doesn't require downloading any third-party software, doesn't void your Steam achievements, and won't corrupt your save if used correctly. It works for both Steam and GOG versions of BG3, post-Patch 7.
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- Open your Steam library, right-click Baldur's Gate 3, and select Properties. If you're on GOG, find BG3 in your library, click the three dots next to the install button, and select Manage Installation → Configure. \n
- In the General tab, find the Launch Options text box. \n
- Type
--enable-dbug-console(note the typo: it's dbug not debug — that's not a mistake, that's how Larian coded it) into the text box. \n - Close the properties menu and launch BG3. Load your save. \n
- Press Ctrl + Shift + ~ (tilde, the key above Tab on most US keyboards) to open the debug console. If that doesn't work, try Ctrl + Shift + ` (grave accent) or Ctrl + Space depending on your keyboard layout. \n
That's it. You're ready to enter commands. If the console doesn't open, double-check the launch option typo — 90% of failed enable attempts come from typing debug instead of dbug.
Method 2: Enable Extended Commands With Mods (For Advanced Users)
\nThe base debug console only has a limited set of commands. If you want more options (like adding all spells, changing your level on the fly, or spawning entire companions), you'll need to install the ImprovedUI mod via the BG3 Mod Manager. Here's how to do it safely in 2025:
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- Download the BG3 Mod Manager from GitHub (never download it from a random sketchy site — this is the official, open-source release). \n
- Download the latest ImprovedUI mod from Nexus Mods (you need a free Nexus account to download). \n
- Extract the ImprovedUI .pak file to your BG3 mods folder:
C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Baldur's Gate 3\\Data\\Plugins. \n - Open BG3 Mod Manager, refresh your mod list, enable ImprovedUI, and export your order to the game. This only takes 30 seconds. \n
- Restart BG3, and the console will now accept all extended commands listed in this guide. \n
Pro Tip: This method does not disable Steam achievements as of 2025. Larian updated the game to allow achievements for most mods, so you don't need a separate achievement enabler unless you're running 10+ large script mods.
\nSee also: Best BG3 Mods for Quality of Life in 2025 (Tier List)
\n\nCan You Enable Cheats & Console Commands on PS5/Xbox Series X?
\nBrutally honest answer: No. There is no way to enable the debug console on console versions of BG3. Any website or TikTok that claims you can unlock console commands on PS5/Xbox is either trying to get you to download malware, complete a fake survey, or modify your console's system software that will get you banned from PlayStation Network/Xbox Live. Don't fall for it.
\nThe only legitimate way to cheat on console BG3 is to use the in-game \"Honour Mode Save Backup\" trick, or start a Custom Mode playthrough and tweak all the difficulty sliders to give yourself infinite health, extra gold, and 100% critical hit chance. More on that later as an alternative to console commands.
\n\nCategorized List of Working BG3 Cheats & Console Commands 2025
\nAll commands below work post-Patch 7. I've tested every single one personally, and removed any commands that were patched out or broken. Commands are case-insensitive, but you need to follow the exact formatting (brackets, quotes, spacing) for them to work.
\n\nCharacter & Build Cheats
\n| Command | Effect | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|
AddExperience [number] | Add XP to your currently selected character | AddExperience 10000 adds 10,000 XP (enough to go from level 1 to level 4) |
SetLevel [number] | Set your selected character's level (max 12 for base game, 13 for Honour Mode, 20 if you have level-cap mods) | SetLevel 12 sets your character to max base level |
AddAbilityPoints [number] | Add extra ability points to your selected character | AddAbilityPoints 5 gives you 5 extra points to boost stats |
AddSkillPoints [number] | Add extra skill points to your selected character | AddSkillPoints 3 gives you 3 extra skill points for expertise |
AddSpell [spell name or ID] | Add a spell to your currently selected character (works for any class, no requirements) | AddSpell \"Fireball\" gives you Fireball even if you're a Fighter |
RemoveSpell [spell name or ID] | Remove a spell from your character | RemoveSpell \"Shillelagh\" removes Shillelagh from your Druid |
HealMe | Fully heal your selected character, restore all hit points, spell slots, and class abilities | Just enter HealMe — no arguments needed |
Revive | Revive a dead selected character without using a Revivify scroll | Select the dead companion's body, enter Revive |
SetApproval [number] [character name] | Change companion approval (range -100 to +100, +100 is max romance approval) | SetApproval 100 Shadowheart maxes out Shadowheart's approval instantly |
Why it matters: If you're testing a broken multi-class build, you don't need to spend 5 hours grinding XP to test it at level 12. If you accidentally made Astarion hate you after stealing the idol of Silvanus, you can fix it in 2 seconds instead of reloading an old save.
\n\nEconomy & Item Cheats
\n| Command | Effect | Example Usage | \n\n
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AddGold [number] | Add gold to your currently selected character's inventory | AddGold 10000 adds 10,000 gold, enough to buy every magic item in Act 3 |
CreateItem [item name or ID] [quantity] | Spawn any item in the game directly to your inventory | CreateItem \"Sword of Sharpness\" 1 spawns the rare Sword of Sharpness you missed in the Druid Grove |
AddToInventory [item name or ID] [character name] | Spawn an item directly to a specific companion's inventory | AddToInventory \"Scroll of Revivify\" Laezel 5 adds 5 Revivify scrolls to Laezel's inventory |
ClearInventory | Delete all items from your currently selected character's inventory (clean up junk after spawning multiple items) | Enter ClearInventory — no arguments needed |
How to find the exact item ID for rare items? The official BG3 Wiki lists the internal ID for every item in the game. Just search for the item, copy the ID, and paste it into the command if the plain text name doesn't work (some items with special characters require the ID). For example, the internal ID for the Blood of Lathander is UNI_BloodOfLathander, so CreateItem UNI_BloodOfLathander 1 will always work.
Why it matters: How many times have you accidentally sold a unique magic item to a merchant, then left the area and can't get it back? Or missed a rare item because you picked the wrong dialogue option that made it disappear? This command fixes that in 10 seconds. No restarting the entire act.
\n\nExploration & Quest Cheats
\n| Command | Effect | Example Usage | \n\n
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TeleportTo [waypoint ID] | Teleport your entire party to any waypoint in the game | TeleportTo \"Wayside_WyrmsCrossing\" teleports you straight to the Wyrm's Crossing waypoint in Act 2 |
UnfogAll | Reveal the entire map for your current area, remove all fog of war | Enter UnfogAll — no arguments needed |
FogAll | Re-fog the entire map if you accidentally revealed it and want to undo it | Enter FogAll |
CompleteQuest [quest ID] | Complete any active quest instantly if it's softlocked by a bug | CompleteQuest \"Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders\" completes the bugged Act 3 murder quest |
FailQuest [quest ID] | Fail a quest if you're stuck and don't want to complete it | FailQuest \"Rescue Halsin\" if you're doing an evil playthrough where you kill Halsin early |
Find n [number] | Toggle No Clip (flying through walls, clipping out of bounds to reach areas you can't get to normally) | Enter Find n to toggle on/off |
ToggleGodMode | Toggle invincibility: your party takes zero damage from any source | Enter ToggleGodMode to toggle on/off |
Why it matters: BG3 has over 17,000 unique quest scripts, and even after 7 patches, some quests still softlock (looking at you, Open Hand Temple Murders and the Gortash dialogue bug). Instead of rolling back 10 hours of progress, you can just complete the quest with a command and move on. God Mode is also perfect for new players who want to experience the story without getting wiped by the Githyanki patrol on the beach.
\n\nCombat Cheats
\n| Command | Effect | Example Usage | \n\n
|---|---|---|
KillAllEnemies | Kill all active enemies in the current combat encounter instantly | Enter KillAllEnemies when you're stuck on a boss fight you can't beat |
AddSpellSlots [number] | Add extra spell slots to your selected caster | AddSpellSlots 2 9 adds 2 extra level 9 spell slots |
SetInvisibility [on/off] | Toggle permanent invisibility for your selected character | SetInvisibility on lets you sneak past every encounter without being detected |
OneHitKill | Toggle one-hit kill mode: every attack you land kills the target instantly | Enter OneHitKill to toggle on/off |
Why it matters: If you're doing a story-focused playthrough and don't want to deal with a 20-minute boss fight that keeps wiping you, you can end it in 2 seconds. If you're testing a caster build and want to see how multiple level 9 spells wreck a boss, you don't need to long rest after every two casts.
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