Witcher 3 Next-Gen Console Commands: Full List of Cheats

You cheated not only the game, but yourself.

Looking to get the most out of your Witcher 3 experience? By using the in-game console, you can enter a command for nearly anything you can think of, and trust us; it’s a long list. We have full faith that you’re only using these cheats because you’ve already beaten the game legitimately and are now interested in spicing things up for your next playthrough. If that’s not the case, however, well.. we won’t judge. Here’s the full list of console command cheats in The Witcher 3 Next-Gen upgrade.

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Witcher 3 Next-Gen Console Commands: Full List of Cheats

Before you can start cheating, you’ll need to enable the debug console in The Witcher 3. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Locate the game in your Steam library and right-click it
  • Select Properties
  • Click Local Files, then click Browse Local Files
  • Open the ‘bin’ folder, then the ‘config’ folder, and finally the ‘base’ folder
  • In the ‘base’ folder, find the general.ini file and right-click it to open it with Notepad
  • Paste the following text at the bottom of the file: DBGConsoleOn=true
  • Save and close the file, and start The Witcher 3

To bring up the debug console in-game, press the tilde (~) key.

Gameplay Cheats in The Witcher 3 Next-Gen

addabl(buffID)Instantly adds a specific buff to you.
addexp(#)Gives a specific amount of experience points.
additem(itemID,#)Adds a specific item and quantity to your inventory. Example: additem(Moonblade, 10)
addkeysGives all keys in the game.
addmoney(#)Adds any amount of money to your inventory.
addskillpoints(#)Gives you a specific amount of skill points.
AllowFT(1)Fast travel from any location. 0 to disable.
buffme(effectID,#)Buffs you with a chosen effect for a specific amount of time.
cat(1)Enables you to see in the dark. 0 to disable.
CiriChanges character to Ciri.
GeraltChanges character to Geralt.
godMakes the player invincible.
gotoKaerMohrenTeleports you to Kaer Morhen.
gotoNovigradTeleports you to Novigrad.
gotoPrologTeleports you to Prolog.
gotoPrologWinterTeleports you to Prolog Winter.
gotoSkelligeTeleports you to Skellige.
gotoWyzimaTeleports you to Wyzima.
healmeFully heals you.
instantMount(NPCID)Spawns any NPC and mounts you to them.
killallKills all nearby enemies.
learnskill(skillID)Instantly learns a specific skill. Example: learnskill(magic_1)
levelupLevels you up.
likeabossEnables ‘Like a Boss’ mode, which causes you to deal 40% of an enemy’s maximum health with each hit.
removeabl(buffID)Instantly removes a specific buff from you.
removeitem(itemID)Removes a specific item from your inventory.
removemoney(#)Removes any amount of money from your inventory.
setlevel(#)Sets your level to a specific number.
ShowAllFT(1)Reveals all fast travel pins on the map. 0 to disable.
ShowAllPins(1)Reveals all pins (signposts) on the map. 0 to disable.
ShowKnownPins(1)Reveals all locations/areas on the map. 0 to disable.
spawn(name,#)Spawns a specific NPC and amount. Example: spawn(gargoyle,5)
SpawnBoatAndMountSpawns a boat and mounts you to it.
SpawnHorseSpawns a horse.
staminaponySpawns a horse with infinite stamina.
testpausePauses the game.
testunpauseResumes the game.
witchcraftAdds one of every item in the game to your inventory.
xy(#,#)Teleports you to specific coordinates.

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Hairstyle and Cosmetic Cheats in The Witcher 3 Next-Gen

addHair1Changes Geralt’s hair to default style.
addHair2Changes Geralt’s hair to a ponytail.
addHair3Changes Geralt’s hair to a longer, more loose style.
addHairDLC1Makes Geralt’s hair shorter with bangs.
addHairDLC2Makes Geralt’s hair a mohawk with a ponytail.
addHairDLC3Makes Geralt’s hair shorter without bangs.
removecustomheadRemoves a custom head type for Geralt.
setbeard(beardID)Changes your beard based on the beard ID.
setcustomhead(headID)Sets a custom head type for Geralt.
settattoo(1)Gives Geralt a neck tattoo. 0 to disable.
shaveGives Geralt a clean shave.
WitcherHairstyle(1-3)Swaps between 3 different hairstyles.

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Miscellaneous Cheats in The Witcher 3 Next-Gen

activateAllGlossaryBeastiaryDisplays the beastiary with all monsters.
activateAllGlossaryCharactersDisplays the glossary with all characters.
addgwintcardsAdds one copy of every Gwent card to your deck (excluding Vampire: Katakan)
additem(gwint_card_NAME,#)Adds specific Gwent card and amount to your deck. Example: additem(gwint_card_ghoul,10)
changeweather(weatherID)Changes weather to a specific type base on ID.
cleardevelopCompletely resets your character, including level, inventory, and gear.
dismemberDismembers the currently targeted character.
dlgshowShows or hides the game UI.
drunk(1)Enables drunk mode. 0 to disable.
fadeinFades the game back in.
fadeoutFades the game out.
makeitrainCauses stormy weather.
secretgwintBegins a game of Gwent.
settime(days, hours, minutes, seconds)Sets date and time in-game.
stoprainStops stormy weather.
TM(multiplier)Changes the game speed by a specific amount. Example: 0.5 for half speed, 2 for double speed.
ToggleCameraAutoRotationToggles automatic camera rotation around you.
winGwint(1)Instantly win a game of Gwent. 0 to lose.

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