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Master Valheim Console Commands

Are you ready to take your Valheim gameplay to the next level? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the incredible world of Valheim console commands, allowing you to unleash your creative powers and take ultimate control of your gaming experience.

With these console commands at your fingertips, you can easily manipulate the game, customize your world, and explore new possibilities. Whether you’re looking to spawn specific items, unlock God Mode, or even summon formidable bosses, Valheim console commands offer endless opportunities for seasoned players and newcomers seeking a unique adventure.

Mastering these commands allows you to overcome challenges easily, experiment with different strategies, and shape the game to suit your play style best. So, get ready to dive into the world of Valheim console commands and unlock the full potential of this epic Viking survival game. Are you prepared to become the master of your own Valheim destiny? Let’s dive in!

What are Console Commands?

Console commands are powerful tools that allow players to manipulate and control various aspects of the game. In Valheim, console commands can spawn items, change game settings, teleport to different locations, and much more. They offer a way for players to customize their gameplay experience and experiment with various strategies.

How to Enable the Console in Valheim

Before you can start using console commands in Valheim, you’ll need to enable the console. Here’s how you can do it:

Enable Console in Steam Version

To activate the command console and use cheats, you must set it as a launch option in Steam. By default, the command console is locked.

  1. Right-click Valheim in your Steam library
  2. Select Properties
  3. In the General tab, look for the Launch Options field
  4. In it, type -console
  5. Close the General tab

Enable Console in PC Game Pass Version

Before using cheats, you must activate the in-game console. Here are the instructions for PC Game Pass players.

  1. Navigate to the game ‘s installation folder. Typically, it’s C:\XboxGames\Valheim\Content
  2. In that folder, find Valheim.exe
  3. Right-click Valheim.exe and select Create shortcut
  4. Drag the shortcut to your desktop or preferred location
  5. Right-click the shortcut and select Properties
  6. In the Shortcut tab, add -console to the end of the Target field
  7. Click Apply, then click OK
  8. Launch the game from the shortcut

Accessing the Console In Game

  1. Launch Valheim and navigate to the main menu.
  2. Press the F5 key on your keyboard. This will open the console.
  3. Type devcommandsand press Enter . This will enable cheats in the game.

Once the console is enabled, you can use console commands to enhance your gameplay experience.

All Console Commands

Below is a compiled list of all the console commands for Valheim.

Single Player Commands

CommandDescription
godEnables god mode
healRestores current max health
pukeEmpties stomach of food and resets health and stamina
freeflyActivates the free camera
ffsmooth 1Adds smooth movements to free camera
ffsmooth 0Resets smooth movements to normal
killallKills all nearby enemies
tameTames all nearby creatures
ghostEnemies will ignore you
exploremapReveals the entire map
resetmapHides entire map
posShows player coordinates
goto [x,z]Teleports player to the specified coordinates
locationSets spawn location
todSets time of day. Values are between 0-1 (tod .5 is noon, **tod
0** and tod 1 are midnight. tod -1 returns time of day to default.
event [name]Starts the named event
stopeventStops the current event
randomeventStarts a random event
raiseskill [skill] [amount]Raises the named skill by the value entered
resetcharacterResets all of your character data
dpsdebugToggles dps debug print on and off
saveForces the game to save the current world state
players [nr]Adjust the difficulty scale. Enter 0 to reset difficulty
removedropsRemoves all items dropped in the area
wind [angle][intensity]Adjusts the direction and intensity of the wind
resetwindRemoves character’s hair (permanently)
beardRemoves character’s beard (permanently)
model 0Switches character to masculine body
model 1Switches character to feminine body

Creative Mode

CommandDescription
debugmodeEnters creative mode
BToggle for creative mode building, no workbench or resources needed
ZToggle to fly. Spacebar gives you altitude, Ctrl brings you back down
KTap to kill all nearby enemies and creatures within range

Multiplayer Admin Commands

With AleForge, you can use all these commands on our web console. You can also run these commands from the in-game console if you have [added yourself as an admin](https://help.aleforge.net/article/352-how-do-i-add-an-admin-in- valheim).

CommandDescription
helpShows all the available server commands
kick [name/ip/userID]Kicks the named user
ban [name/ip/userID]Bans the named user
unban [ip/userID]Unbans the named user
bannedShows a complete list of banned users
pingPings the server to measure latency
lodbias [number]Sets the draw distance for the server. The number can
be set from 1 to 5
infoPrints the current system information

Spawn Items

To spawn items in Valehim you can use the spawn [item] [number] to create the desired number of items. You can use this site to look up all the item ids.

Closing

Console commands in Valheim can be a powerful tool for players to experiment, troubleshoot, or enhance their gaming experience. Whether it’s spawning items, manipulating the game environment, or testing game mechanics, understanding and responsibly using console commands can add depth and flexibility to gameplay. However, it’s important to remember that excessive or improper use of console commands can detract from the intended gameplay experience and should be approached cautiously.

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