Risen Console Commands: Full List for PC
- PC Type minsky and press Enter to unlock the console, then press ~ or F1 to open it, type a command and press Enter.
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God mode and health
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| God mode | PCgod | Makes your character invincible |
| Invisibility | PCInvisible | Ignored by enemies until you hit someone or steal something |
Money and resources
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add gold | PCgive It_Gold [Amount] | Give yourself the specified amount of gold |
| Give item | PCgive [Item code] [Amount] | Give yourself any item by its item code |
Characters and skills
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Teach a skill | PCteach [Skill code] [Level] | Raise the named skill to the given level |
| Teach all skills | PCteach all [Level] | Raise every skill to the given level |
| Open player editor | PCedit PC_Hero | Open the attribute editor for your own character |
Map and world
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Go to NPC | PCgoto [Name] | Walk straight to the named NPC (case-sensitive) |
| Set quest status | PCsetqueststatus [Quest tag] [Status] | Change any open quest's status: open, run, cancel, close, succeed or fail |
| Set game time | PCTime [hh.mm] | Set the in-game clock |
| Set time scale | PCTime scale [Number] | Speed up or slow down time; 1 is normal speed |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Spawn entity | PCSpawn [Entity name] | Spawn the named creature or NPC near you |
| Isometric camera | PCIsoView | Switch to a top-down isometric camera; enter it again to switch back |
| Console help | PChelp | List the available console commands |
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How to enter cheats in Risen
PC
- During gameplay, type minsky and press Enter.
- Press ~ or F1 to display the console window.
- Type a command exactly as shown and press Enter.
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- Opening the console GameFAQs says to type minsky quickly and then press Enter before the console key does anything. The Steam guide gives the console key as ~ or whichever key sits above Tab, which helps on keyboards where ~ is elsewhere. GameFAQs: Risen Cheats, Codes, and Secrets for PC
- give all and camera commands GameFAQs warns that give all hands you every item 100 times and will bug quests, and that the first-person camera command may glitch the game. Neither is on this list. GameFAQs: Risen Cheats, Codes, and Secrets for PC
- 2023 Steam and GOG update The developer's January 2023 post says the Steam and GOG versions were updated to 64-bit and gained Steam achievements, with saves moved to a new folder. The older build stays playable through the "original" beta branch in the game's Steam properties. Steam Community: Risen - Patch & Ports live! (developer post, January 2023)
FAQ
How do you open the console in Risen?
Type minsky during gameplay and press Enter, then press ~ or F1 to display the console window.
Is there a gold cheat in Risen?
Yes. give It_Gold [Amount] gives you that much gold, for example give It_Gold 5000.
Is there a god mode command in Risen?
Yes. Typing god makes your character invincible.
How do I raise my skills instantly in Risen?
Use teach [Skill code] [Level] for one skill, or teach all [Level] to raise every skill at once.
Do the console commands work on Xbox or other consoles?
The sources document them for the PC version only. None of them covers the Xbox 360 release or the 2023 console ports, so they are not listed for those.