7 Days to Die Cheats: Console Commands for PC

Codes last checked on against the sources listed at the bottom of this page. Covers the current PC release.

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Debug and creative mode

CheatCommandEffect
Debug modePCdmToggle debug mode: adds god mode, flight and other debug tools
Creative modePCcmToggle creative mode; press Esc then U to open the item menu

Items and progress

CheatCommandEffect
Give itemPCgiveself [item id] [quantity] [quality]Add an item to your inventory, e.g. giveself gunRifleT3SniperRifle 6 1
Give XPPCgiveselfxp [amount]Add experience points to your character
Show gamestagePCgamestageShow your current gamestage, which drives loot and horde difficulty

World control

CheatCommandEffect
Set timePCsettime [day/night/0-24000]Set or skip to a time of day
Change weatherPCweather [type]Change the current weather
Spawn entityPCspawnentity [playerId/0] [entityId]Spawn a zombie or animal near a player
TeleportPCteleport [x y z]Teleport yourself to a set of coordinates

Reference

CheatCommandEffect
List commandsPChelpList available console commands
Command helpPChelp [command]Show details for one specific command

How to enter cheats

PC

  1. Press F1 to open the console.
  2. Type the command, for example dm or cm, and press Enter.
  3. For creative mode's item list, close the console with Esc, then press U.

FAQ

Do 7 Days to Die cheats disable achievements?

Yes. Turning on debug or creative mode flags that save as a creative/debug session, which locks out Steam achievements for it.

How do you open the console in 7 Days to Die?

Press F1 to open the console, type a command and press Enter.

How do you spawn an item in 7 Days to Die?

Use giveself with an item ID, quantity and quality, for example giveself gunRifleT3SniperRifle 6 1.

How do you turn on creative mode in 7 Days to Die?

Type cm in the console and press Enter, then close the console with Esc and press U to open the item menu.

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References: 7D2D Wiki: full list of console commands; 7dtd.tools: console commands full list; Host Havoc: 7 Days to Die console command list and usage.