Baldur's Gate 2 Cheats: Console Codes for PC
- Original Add Debug Mode=1 under [Program Options] in baldur.ini, press Ctrl+Space in-game and type a CLUAConsole: command.
- Enhanced Edition Add the Debug Mode line to Baldur.lua, press Ctrl+Space in a loaded game and type C: followed by the command, for example C:ExploreArea().
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Gold and experience
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add gold | Original (SoA / ToB)CLUAConsole:AddGold("X")Enhanced Edition (type C: first)AddGold(<int>) | Gives the party the amount of gold you type; no commas |
| Set experience | Original (SoA / ToB)CLUAConsole:SetCurrentXP("X")Enhanced Edition (type C: first)SetCurrentXP("<int>") | Sets the XP of the selected characters; the original caps it at 2.95 million |
Items and spells
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Create item | Original (SoA / ToB)CLUAConsole:CreateItem("item code here",quantity1[,quantity2])Enhanced Edition (type C: first)CreateItem("<string>",<int1>,<int2>,<int3>) | Puts the item with that code in your pack; the numbers set the amount or charges |
| 100 Identify scrolls | Original (SoA / ToB)CLUAConsole:CreateItem("scrl75",100)Enhanced Edition (type C: first)Not available on Enhanced Edition (type C: first) | Places 100 Identify scrolls in your protagonist's pack |
| Wand of Fire, full charges | Original (SoA / ToB)CLUAConsole:CreateItem("wand05",99,99)Enhanced Edition (type C: first)Not available on Enhanced Edition (type C: first) | Creates a Wand of Fire with charges for both Fireball and Agannazar's Scorcher |
| Add spell | Original (SoA / ToB)Not available on Original (SoA / ToB)Enhanced Edition (type C: first)AddSpell("<string>") | Adds the spell with that code to the selected character |
| Open a store | Original (SoA / ToB)Not available on Original (SoA / ToB)Enhanced Edition (type C: first)StartStore("<string>") | Opens the store with that code |
Map and travel
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Reveal map | Original (SoA / ToB)CLUAConsole:ExploreArea()Enhanced Edition (type C: first)ExploreArea() | Explores the whole current area map |
| Move to area | Original (SoA / ToB)Not available on Original (SoA / ToB)Enhanced Edition (type C: first)MoveToArea("<string>") | Moves the selected characters to an area code, such as AR0700 for Waukeen's Promenade |
| Teleport to cursor | Original (SoA / ToB)[CTRL] + JEnhanced Edition (type C: first)CTRL+J | Jumps the selected character to the mouse cursor; needs cheat keys on |
Cheat keys and combat
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Turn on cheat keys | Original (SoA / ToB)CLUAConsole:EnableCheatKeys()Enhanced Edition (type C: first)EnableCheatKeys(<int>) | Activates the Ctrl cheat keys; in the EE, 1 turns them on and 0 off |
| Heal | Original (SoA / ToB)[CTRL] + REnhanced Edition (type C: first)CTRL+R | Heals the character under the cursor |
| Instant kill | Original (SoA / ToB)[CTRL] + YEnhanced Edition (type C: first)CTRL+Y | Kills the person or monster under the cursor |
| Advance time | Original (SoA / ToB)[CTRL] + TEnhanced Edition (type C: first)CTRL+T | Moves game time forward by one hour |
| Spawn creature | Original (SoA / ToB)CLUAConsole:CreateCreature("X")Enhanced Edition (type C: first)CreateCreature("<string>") | Summons the creature with that code; in the original, orc05 is an Orog Warrior |
Party and character
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Max stats | Original (SoA / ToB)CTRL+SHIFT+8Enhanced Edition (type C: first)CTRL+8 | Gives maximum ability scores on the stat screen at character creation |
| Add to party | Original (SoA / ToB)Not available on Original (SoA / ToB)Enhanced Edition (type C: first)CTRL+Q | The creature under the cursor joins your party |
| Remove from party | Original (SoA / ToB)Not available on Original (SoA / ToB)Enhanced Edition (type C: first)CTRL+K | Kicks the creature under the cursor out of your party |
| Restore paladin | Original (SoA / ToB)Not available on Original (SoA / ToB)Enhanced Edition (type C: first)Eval('RegainPaladinHood()') | Removes Fallen Paladin status from the selected character |
| Restore ranger | Original (SoA / ToB)Not available on Original (SoA / ToB)Enhanced Edition (type C: first)Eval('RegainRangerHood()') | Removes Fallen Ranger status from the selected character |
| Romance progress | Original (SoA / ToB)CLUAConsole:GetGlobal("Lovetalk","LOCALS")Enhanced Edition (type C: first)Not available on Enhanced Edition (type C: first) | With the cursor over a companion's portrait, shows how far the romance has gone |
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How to enter cheats in Baldur's Gate 2
Original (SoA / ToB)
- Open baldur.ini in the Baldur's Gate II folder with Notepad.
- Under the [Program Options] heading, add a new line: Debug Mode=1. If that fails, add Cheats=1 under [Game Options] instead.
- Save the file, start the game and press Ctrl and Space together.
- Type the command exactly, with the CLUAConsole: prefix, and press Enter.
Enhanced Edition
- Open Baldur.lua in the game's folder under Documents (patch 2.0 or later).
- Add the line SetPrivateProfileString('Program Options','Debug Mode','1') and save.
- Start a new game or load a save, then press Ctrl and Space together.
- Type C: and the command in the box at the bottom of the screen, then press Enter.
How to enable developer mode in Baldur's Gate 2
- Enhanced Edition before patch 2.0: open Baldur.ini in Documents and, under the line INSERT INTO options ROWS (, add 'Program Options', 'Debug Mode', '1',
- Enhanced Edition patch 2.0 or later: open Baldur.lua in Documents and add SetPrivateProfileString('Program Options','Debug Mode','1').
- Load a game and press Ctrl+Space; type CLUAConsole: before commands on older builds, or C: from patch 2.0.
- For the Ctrl cheat keys, run EnableCheatKeys first.
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- Enhanced Edition patch 2.0 IESDP says patch 2.0 moved the Debug Mode setting from Baldur.ini to Baldur.lua, and that commands take the short C: prefix from 2.0 on, where older builds use CLUAConsole:. IESDP: CLUA Console (BG and BG2 Enhanced Editions)
- Original release, baldur.ini Sorcerer's Place puts Debug Mode=1 under [Program Options] in baldur.ini, and says to write Cheats=1 under [Game Options] if that line does not work in your copy. Sorcerer's Place: Baldur's Gate II Cheat Codes
- Experience cap and item charges Sorcerer's Place says SetCurrentXP will not push past the game's 2.95 million XP cap, and that an item with two abilities, like the Wand of Fire, needs two charge numbers or one ability stays empty. Created magic items also have to be identified. Sorcerer's Place: Baldur's Gate II Cheat Codes
- Max stats key The two sources give different keys for the same cheat: Sorcerer's Place lists Ctrl+Shift+8 for the original, while IESDP lists Ctrl+8 on the stat screen for the Enhanced Editions. IESDP: CLUA Console (BG and BG2 Enhanced Editions)
FAQ
How do you enable cheats in Baldur's Gate 2?
In the original, add Debug Mode=1 under [Program Options] in baldur.ini. In the Enhanced Edition from patch 2.0, add the Debug Mode line to Baldur.lua. Then press Ctrl+Space in a loaded game.
Is there a gold cheat in Baldur's Gate 2?
Yes. Type CLUAConsole:AddGold("X") in the original, or C: followed by AddGold and the amount in the Enhanced Edition.
What is the difference between CLUAConsole: and C:?
They are the same console. The original and older EE builds use CLUAConsole:, while the Enhanced Edition uses the short C: prefix from patch 2.0.
How do you get max stats in Baldur's Gate 2?
With cheats on, press Ctrl+Shift+8 at character creation in the original, or Ctrl+8 on the stat screen in the Enhanced Edition.