Stronghold Crusader Cheats: Codes for PC
- PC At the main menu, hold Ctrl and type TRIBLADE2002 to turn on cheat mode, then hold Alt and press a key in-game. These codes are for the original game and HD.
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Money and resources
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add gold and popularity | PCAlt+X | Add 100 popularity and 1,000 gold |
| Free upgrades | PCAlt+F | Make upgrades and purchases free |
Missions and progress
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock missions | PCAlt+C | Unlock all missions |
Combat
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Destroy fortress | PCAlt+K | Destroy the selected enemy's fortress |
| Destroy stronghold | PCAlt+G | Destroy the enemy's main stronghold building |
| Destroy unit | PCAlt+Z | Destroy the selected enemy unit |
| Wipe enemies on screen | PCAlt+Y | Wipe out all enemies on screen |
Characters and skills
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Level up | PCAlt+P | Raise your character's level |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Debug mode | PCAlt+D | Turn on debug mode |
| Skip time forward | PCAlt+S | Shift time forward |
| Speed up time | PCAlt+Q | Compress time |
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How to enter cheats in Stronghold Crusader
PC
- At the main menu, hold Ctrl and type TRIBLADE2002.
- Keep Ctrl held the whole time and type 2002 with the number row, not the numpad.
- During a game, select a target first if the cheat needs one.
- Hold Alt and press the listed key.
Do cheats disable achievements in Stronghold Crusader?
Not in the original game or HD. The Steam store page for Stronghold Crusader HD lists no Steam achievements, so TRIBLADE2002 has nothing to switch off. In the 2025 Definitive Edition, which uses a cheats menu instead of these codes, GameWatcher says ticking Enable cheat keys stops you earning achievements until you restart the game. Steam: Stronghold Crusader HD store page
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- Definitive Edition (2025) GameWatcher says the old HD cheats do not work in the Definitive Edition. It has a cheats submenu in Game Options, opened with the chicken button, with unlock missions, reset popularity to 100, 1,000 gold and free buildings. GameWatcher: Stronghold Crusader Definitive Edition tips, console commands and cheats
- Definitive Edition cheat keys GameWatcher says ticking Enable cheat keys in that menu turns on hotkeys and blocks achievements until you restart the game. The only hotkey it lists is Alt+K, which there toggles free buildings instead of destroying a fortress. GameWatcher: Stronghold Crusader Definitive Edition tips, console commands and cheats
- Stronghold Crusader HD 1.41 In a Steam Community thread from March 2024, a player reports TRIBLADE2002 not working on version 1.41. The reply says to hold Ctrl (STRG on German keyboards) at the main menu while typing it, not to type 2002 on the numpad, and that only Alt+X worked for them. Steam Community: Version 1.41 is not enabling the triblade2002 cheat
FAQ
Do Stronghold Crusader cheats disable achievements?
Stronghold Crusader HD lists no Steam achievements, so there are none to lose. In the Definitive Edition, GameWatcher says ticking Enable cheat keys stops you earning achievements until you restart the game.
How do you turn on cheats in Stronghold Crusader?
At the main menu, hold Ctrl and type TRIBLADE2002. Keep Ctrl held and type 2002 with the number row, not the numpad.
Does TRIBLADE2002 work in Stronghold Crusader Definitive Edition?
No. GameWatcher says the old cheats do not work in the Definitive Edition. Open Game Options and click the chicken button to reach its cheats menu instead.
Is there a money cheat in Stronghold Crusader?
Yes. Alt+X adds 100 popularity and 1,000 gold.
How do you use targeted cheats like Alt+K in Stronghold Crusader?
Select the enemy unit or building first, then hold Alt and press the key, or nothing happens.