RimWorld Cheats: Codes for PC

PC Turn on Development mode in Options, then use the debug toolbar's Debug Actions menu.

Filter cheats

God mode

Cheat	Code	Effect
God mode	PC`God Mode`	Build any player building without research, and place blueprints instantly at no cost

Spawning

Cheat	Code	Effect
Spawn thing	PC`Spawn thing`	Spawn any item or building by choosing its def from a list
Spawn pawn	PC`Spawn Pawn`	Spawn a pawn of a chosen kind and faction
Spawn weapon	PC`Spawn Weapon`	Spawn a chosen weapon on the map
Spawn apparel	PC`Spawn apparel`	Spawn a chosen piece of apparel on the map

Pawns

Cheat	Code	Effect
Give trait	PC`Give Trait`	Add a trait to the targeted pawn
Give ability	PC`Give Ability`	Grant the targeted pawn a chosen ability
Tame animal	PC`Target: Tame Animal`	Instantly tame the targeted animal
Instant recruit	PC`Target: Recruit`	Instantly recruit the targeted pawn
Trigger mental break	PC`Mental break`	Trigger a mental break on the targeted pawn
Resurrect pawn	PC`Target: Resurrect`	Bring the targeted dead pawn back to life
Max skill	PC`Max Skill`	Set the targeted pawn's chosen skill to its maximum level

World and incidents

Cheat	Code	Effect
Change weather	PC`Change weather`	Switch the current weather to one you pick
Finish all research	PC`Finish All Research`	Complete every research project instantly
Trigger raid	PC`Execute raid with points`	Trigger a raid sized by a threat-points value you enter
Force enemy assault	PC`Force Enemy Assault`	Force a hostile faction on the map to attack
Force enemy retreat	PC`Force Enemy Flee`	Force a hostile faction on the map to retreat
Trigger explosion	PC`Explosion`	Trigger an explosion at a targeted spot

Prisoners and guests

Cheat	Code	Effect
Add prisoner	PC`Add Prisoner`	Add a random prisoner to your map
Add guest	PC`Add Guest`	Add a random visiting guest pawn to your map

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How to enter cheats in RimWorld

PC

Open the game menu with Escape and go to the General tab in Options.
Turn on Development mode.
Click the wrench-and-gear icon for the searchable Debug Actions menu.
Choose an action from the table; some need you to click a target on the map first.

How to enable developer mode in RimWorld

Press Escape to open the menu and choose Options.
On the General tab, tick Development mode. A debug toolbar appears at the top of the screen.
If you once chose to disable it permanently, delete the empty DevModeDisabled file in the RimWorld Config folder to get the option back.

RimWorld Wiki: Development mode

Compatibility notes

Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.

Version 1.4 and later The RimWorld Wiki says development mode was heavily reworked in 1.4, with menus overhauled and some options moved, so older guides may point to the wrong menu. RimWorld Wiki: Development mode
Ideology DLC Holy.gg notes that the Ideology DLC adds extra debug commands, so some actions in other lists will be missing without it. Holy.gg: RimWorld dev mode and cheat commands reference
Damage The RimWorld Wiki warns that Destroy Map can softlock the game on your home map, and that firing many incidents at once, especially while paused, can crash it. RimWorld Wiki: Development mode
God Mode Both Holy.gg and Bisect Hosting stress that God Mode does not make colonists invincible or max their stats. Bisect Hosting: RimWorld console commands and cheats guide

FAQ

How do you turn on cheats in RimWorld?

Open Options, go to the General tab, and turn on Development mode. A debug toolbar appears at the top of the screen.

Do RimWorld cheats disable achievements?

No. RimWorld has no Steam achievements, but debug actions edit your save directly, so back it up first.

What does God Mode do in RimWorld?

It lets you build any player building without research and finish blueprints instantly at no cost. It does not make colonists invincible.

How do I find a specific debug action quickly?

Type into the search box at the top of the Debug Actions menu; it filters the list live.

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References: Holy.gg: RimWorld dev mode and cheat commands reference; Bisect Hosting: RimWorld console commands and cheats guide; RimWorld Wiki: Development mode.