Stronghold Cheats: Codes for PC
- PC Hold Shift+Alt+A at the main menu to turn on cheat mode, then hold Alt and press a key during the game.
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Money and resources
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Gold and popularity | PCAlt+X | Add 1,000 gold and set popularity to 100 |
| Free buildings | PCAlt+K | Make buildings free, with no resources required |
Missions and progress
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock missions | PCAlt+C | Unlock every campaign mission |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Debug mode | PCAlt+D | Turn on debug mode |
| Speed up time | PCAlt+Q | Speed up the game (original 2001 release); in Stronghold HD this key takes a screenshot |
Troops
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Kill selected troops | PCAlt+S | Kill every troop you have selected (listed for the original 2001 release only; the Stronghold HD guide on Steam does not have it) |
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How to enter cheats in Stronghold
PC
- At the main menu, hold Shift+Alt+A to turn on cheat mode.
- Start or load the mission you want to play.
- Hold Alt and press the listed key to trigger a cheat.
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- Stronghold HD (Steam) The Steam Community guide for Stronghold HD lists Alt+Q as a screenshot key that works even without cheat mode. The time-doubling effect comes from Cheat Happens' list for the original 2001 release. Steam Community Guide: Stronghold HD cheat list
- Cheat mode The same Steam guide says cheat mode, once switched on with Shift+Alt+A at the main menu, stays on until you close the game. Steam Community Guide: Stronghold HD cheat list
- Original 2001 release Cheat Happens' list for the 2001 game, dated February 2002, also has Alt+S, which kills all selected troops. The Stronghold HD guide on Steam does not list it. Cheat Happens: Stronghold (2001) cheats
- File edit instead of codes CheatBook describes a method without codes: setting every value in the "game info" file in the Stronghold folder to zero makes everything free. It says to back that file up first. CheatBook: Stronghold cheats
FAQ
Is there a money cheat in Stronghold?
Yes. Alt+X adds 1,000 gold and sets your popularity to 100.
How do you turn on cheats in Stronghold?
At the main menu, hold Shift+Alt+A before starting or loading a mission.
How do you make buildings free in Stronghold?
Hold Alt and press K.
How do you unlock every campaign mission in Stronghold?
Hold Alt and press C.
Do Stronghold cheats work in Stronghold Crusader too?
No. These codes are for the original Stronghold (2001) and Stronghold HD; Crusader uses a different, password-based cheat system.
Why doesn't this page list more Stronghold cheats?
The sources cited here document only these Alt-key codes. Other things that circulate, like trainers, Cheat Engine tables or editing the game info file, are not built into the game, so they are not listed as codes.