Crusader Kings 2 Cheats: Console Commands for PC
- PC Press ` (grave/tilde) to open the console, type a command and press Enter.
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Money and prestige
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add gold | PCcash [amount] | Add gold to your character; defaults to 5000 |
| Add piety | PCpiety [amount] | Add piety to your character; defaults to 5000 |
| Add prestige | PCprestige [amount] | Add prestige to your character; defaults to 5000 |
| Add tech points | PCtechpoints | Add 1,000 technology points in every category |
Characters and skills
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add diplomacy | PCadd_diplomacy [character id] [delta] | Change a character's diplomacy skill by the given amount |
| Add martial | PCadd_martial [character id] [delta] | Change a character's martial skill by the given amount |
| Add stewardship | PCadd_stewardship [character id] [delta] | Change a character's stewardship skill by the given amount |
| Add intrigue | PCadd_intrigue [character id] [delta] | Change a character's intrigue skill by the given amount |
| Add learning | PCadd_learning [character id] [delta] | Change a character's learning skill by the given amount |
Traits and status
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add trait | PCadd_trait [trait id] [character id] | Give a trait to a character; defaults to your own |
| Remove trait | PCremove_trait [trait id] [character id] | Take a trait away from a character; defaults to your own |
| Change age | PCage [character id] [delta] | Change a character's age by the given amount; negative values make them younger |
| Kill character | PCkill [character id] | Kill the specified character |
Titles and claims
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Give title | PCgive_title [title id] [character id] | Grant a title to a character |
| Add claim | PCclaim [title id] [character id] | Give a character a claim on the specified title |
| Usurp title | PCusurp [title id] [character id] | Force a character to usurp or create the specified title |
Time and game state
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pause or resume | PCgame_paused [true/false] | Pause or resume the game |
| Set game speed | PCgame_speed [0-4] | Set the game speed from 0 (slowest) to 4 (fastest) |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Show IDs | PCcharinfo | Toggle debug info in tooltips, showing character and title IDs |
| Observer mode | PCobserve | Switch to observer mode without controlling a character |
How to enter cheats
PC
- Press ` (the key left of 1) to open the console. On some keyboard layouts, use § or a Shift/Alt combination instead.
- Type charinfo first if you need a character or title ID; hover the portrait or title to read it.
- Type the command exactly as shown and press Enter to run it.
FAQ
How do you open the console in Crusader Kings II?
Press ` (grave/tilde), the key to the left of 1. Some non-US keyboard layouts use § or a Shift/Alt combination instead.
Do Crusader Kings II console commands disable achievements?
Yes. Using the console disables achievements for that session.
Is there a money cheat in Crusader Kings II?
Yes. cash (or wealth) adds gold to your character, and defaults to 5,000 if you don't give an amount.
Can you use the console in an ironman game in Crusader Kings II?
No. The console can't be opened at all in ironman games.
How do you find a character or title ID in Crusader Kings II?
Type charinfo (also called debug_mode) in the console, then hover over a character's portrait or a title anywhere in the UI to see its ID.