Quake III Arena Console Commands for PC
- PC Open the console with ~, type /sv_cheats 1, load a level with /devmap mapname, then type any command.
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God mode and health
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| God mode | PC/god | Makes you immune to damage |
| Refill health | PC/give health | Restores your health |
| Mega health | PC/give mega health | Gives 100 health over the normal limit |
| Refill armor | PC/give armor | Restores your armor |
Weapons and powerups
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| All weapons and ammo | PC/give all | Gives every weapon except the grappling hook, with full ammo, health and armor |
| Full ammo | PC/give ammo | Gives 999 of all ammo types |
| Quad damage | PC/give quad damage | Gives the quad damage powerup |
| Battle suit | PC/give battle suit | Makes you immune to lava, drowning, acid and other hazards |
| Flight | PC/give flight | Lets you fly |
| Invisibility | PC/give invisibility | Hides you from bots and other players |
| Regeneration | PC/give regeneration | Steadily regenerates your health |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| No clipping | PC/noclip | Lets you fly through walls and floors |
| Enemies ignore you | PC/notarget | Stops bots from targeting or attacking you |
| Third-person view | PC/cg_thirdperson 1 | Toggles a third-person camera |
World and fun
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Change gravity | PC/g_gravity <value> | Sets the map's gravity; default is 800 |
| Unlock all skill tiers | PC/iamacheater | Unlocks every skill tier at level 1 |
How to enter cheats
PC
- Press ~ (tilde) to open the console.
- Type /sv_cheats 1 and press Enter, then /devmap mapname to load a level with cheats on.
- Type a command starting with /, for example /god, and press Enter.
FAQ
How do you enable cheats in Quake III Arena?
Open the console with ~, type /sv_cheats 1, then load any level with /devmap mapname.
Is there a god mode command in Quake III Arena?
Yes. /god makes you immune to damage.
Is there an all-weapons cheat in Quake III Arena?
Yes. /give all gives every weapon except the grappling hook, plus full ammo, health and armor.
Does noclip work in Quake III Arena?
Yes. /noclip lets you fly through walls and floors; enter it again to turn it off.
Do these commands work in multiplayer?
No. sv_cheats can only be turned on for a local, single-player session.