Black Mesa Console Commands for PC

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

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God mode and health

CheatCommandEffect
God modePCgodToggle invincibility
Give HEV suitPCgive item_suitAdds the HEV suit to your inventory
Give health charger itemPCgive item_healthchargerAdds a health charger pickup

Movement and detection

CheatCommandEffect
NoclipPCnoclipFly and pass through walls and floors
NotargetPCnotargetEnemies stop noticing you

Weapons and ammo

CheatCommandEffect
Give crowbarPCgive weapon_crowbarAdds the crowbar to your inventory
Give RPGPCgive weapon_rpgAdds the RPG launcher to your inventory
Give 9mm ammoPCgive ammo_9mmclipAdds a clip of 9mm ammo
Give tripminePCgive item_weapon_tripmineAdds a tripmine to your inventory

World and NPCs

CheatCommandEffect
Spawn scientistPCnpc_create npc_human_scientistSpawns a friendly scientist NPC
Spawn security guardPCnpc_create npc_human_securitySpawns a friendly security guard NPC

How to enter cheats

PC

  1. Add -console to Black Mesa's Steam launch options.
  2. Load your campaign save.
  3. Press ~ to open the console, type sv_cheats 1 and press Enter.
  4. Type the command and press Enter.

FAQ

How do you open the console in Black Mesa?

Add -console to the game's Steam launch options, then press the tilde (~) key during a game.

Is there a god mode command in Black Mesa?

Yes. Type sv_cheats 1 then god to toggle invincibility.

Is there a noclip command in Black Mesa?

Yes. noclip lets you fly through walls and floors after sv_cheats 1 is on.

Can you spawn NPCs in Black Mesa?

Yes. npc_create followed by an NPC name, such as npc_human_scientist, spawns that NPC.

Do console commands work in multiplayer?

No. These commands only apply to your own single-player campaign save.

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References: Gamertweak: Black Mesa Console Commands 2022 - Cheats; Magic Game World: Black Mesa PC Console Commands.