Quake Cheats: All Console Commands for PC
- PC Press ~ to open the console, type a command such as god and press Enter.
- Remaster In the 2021 remaster, type sv_cheats 1 first, then enter the commands.
Codes last checked on against the sources listed at the bottom of this page. Covers the original 1996 PC release and the 2021 remaster on PC, single-player.
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God mode and health
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| God mode | PCgod | Toggles invulnerability |
| Health | PCgive H 255 | Sets your health to 255 |
Weapons and ammo
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| All weapons and keys | PCimpulse 9 | Gives all weapons, full ammo and the gold and silver keys |
| Quad damage | PCimpulse 255 | Gives you Quad Damage |
| Rune | PCimpulse 11 | Gives you a rune; repeat it to get the next one |
| Give a weapon | PCgive <number> | Gives weapon 1 to 8: 1 axe, 2 shotgun, 3 double shotgun, 4 nailgun, 5 super nailgun, 6 grenade launcher, 7 rocket launcher, 8 lightning gun |
| Shotgun shells | PCgive S <amount> | Gives shotgun shells, up to 255 |
| Nails | PCgive N <amount> | Gives nails, up to 255 |
| Rockets | PCgive R <amount> | Gives rockets, up to 255 |
| Batteries | PCgive C <amount> | Gives batteries, up to 255 |
Movement and stealth
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| No clipping | PCnoclip | Toggles moving through walls and other geometry |
| Fly mode | PCfly | Toggles flying; use move up and move down to change height |
| Enemies ignore you | PCnotarget | Monsters don't notice you until you shoot |
| Suicide | PCkill | Reduces your health to zero |
Levels and difficulty
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warp, keep items | PCchangelevel eXmY | Loads map Y from episode X and keeps all your items |
| Warp, fresh start | PCmap eXmY | Loads map Y from episode X; you lose all items |
| Change difficulty | PCskill <0-3> | Sets the skill level: 0 Easy, 1 Normal, 2 Hard, 3 Nightmare |
World and display
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Change gravity | PCsv_gravity <value> | Sets the level's gravity; default is 800 |
| Crosshair | PCcrosshair 1 | Shows an aiming crosshair |
| Field of view | PCfov <value> | Sets your field of view; default is 90 |
| Full bright | PCr_fullbright 1 | Turns off light shading so everything is bright |
How to enter cheats
PC
- Press ~ (tilde) to open the console.
- In the 2021 remaster, type sv_cheats 1 and press Enter.
- Type a command, for example impulse 9, and press Enter.
FAQ
How do you enter cheats in Quake?
Press ~ to open the console, type a command such as god and press Enter. In the 2021 remaster, type sv_cheats 1 first.
What does impulse 9 do in Quake?
It gives you all weapons, full ammo and the gold and silver keys.
Is there a god mode in Quake?
Yes. Type god in the console; type it again to turn it off.
How do you skip to a level in Quake?
Type changelevel eXmY to keep your items, or map eXmY to start the level fresh, for example changelevel e1m2.
Do Quake cheats work on PlayStation or Xbox?
No. The console versions of the remaster have no console, so the commands only work on PC.