Dawn of War Console Commands: Codes for PC
- PC Add -dev to the game's launch options, then press Ctrl+Shift+~ during a match to open the console and type a command.
Codes last checked on against the sources listed at the bottom of this page. Covers Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, including the Definitive Edition, on PC.
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Money and resources
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add requisition | PCcheat_requisition(amount) | Add the amount of requisition you choose |
| Add power | PCcheat_power(amount) | Add the amount of power you choose |
| Resource boost | PCCtrl+F1 | Add 10,000 requisition and 10,000 power |
Map and vision
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Reveal map | PCcheat_revealall | Reveal the entire map and remove fog of war |
| Toggle fog overlay | PCfog_toggle | Toggle the brown unexplored-area overlay |
Units and buildings
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Instant build on | PCsd_instant_build = 1 | Enable instant construction and research for everyone, including the AI |
| Instant build off | PCsd_instant_build = 0 | Disable instant construction |
| Unlimited unit cap | PCCtrl+F2 | Remove the unit population limit |
| Instant build shortcut | PCCtrl+F3 | Instantly build and produce units |
Game control
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Lose game | PCcheat_killself | Instantly lose the current game |
| Restart match | PCrestart | Restart the current mission or match |
| Quit game | PCquit | Exit the game to the desktop |
| Clear console | PCcls | Clear the console window |
| Set game speed | PCsetsimrate(value) | Change the game speed; higher numbers are faster |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Show frame rate | PCstatgraph_channel("fps") | Display a frames-per-second graph |
| Hide HUD | PCtaskbar_hide | Hide the in-game HUD |
| Show HUD | PCtaskbar_show | Restore the in-game HUD |
| Wireframe mode | PCrender_togglewireframe() | Render the scene in coloured wireframe |
| X-ray mode | PCrender_togglexray() | Render the scene with see-through white textures |
How to enter cheats
PC
- Right-click the game in Steam, open Properties, and add -dev to the launch options.
- In Skirmish or multiplayer, set Allow Cheats to Yes in Game Options before starting.
- During a match, press Ctrl+Shift+~ to open the console.
- Type the command exactly as shown and press Enter.
FAQ
Is there a resource cheat in Dawn of War?
Yes. cheat_requisition(amount) and cheat_power(amount) add requisition and power, or Ctrl+F1 gives you 10,000 of each at once.
How do you open the console in Dawn of War?
Add -dev to the game's launch options, then press Ctrl+Shift+~ during a match.
Do Dawn of War cheats work in the campaign?
Most do, but cheat_requisition and cheat_power may not work in campaign on the Steam version; sd_instant_build and cheat_revealall are the most reliable there.
How do you reveal the whole map in Dawn of War?
Type cheat_revealall to reveal the entire map and remove fog of war.
How do you build instantly in Dawn of War?
Type sd_instant_build = 1 for permanent instant building and research, or use the Ctrl+F3 shortcut for a temporary boost.