This guide covers every cheat, command, and debug code currently working in the Heretic + Hexen Re-Release. Whether you’re looking to godmode through an episode or simply skip to a favorite map, this guide has you covered.
How to Enter Codes & Commands
You can use two methods to access cheats and debug commands:
1. Console Commands
Press the tilde key (~) during gameplay (pause is optional) to open the command console. From here, enter any command directly.
2. Pause Menu Cheats
Press Esc, select Cheats, and manually input the cheat code. Alternatively, use the gameplay settings to unlock all cheats with one click.
Console Commands (Press ~)
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
debug_menu |
Opens the DoomLib Configurator with various options |
exitlevel |
Instantly finishes the level |
exitsecret |
Finishes the level via a secret exit |
give all |
Grants all weapons and items |
give health |
Fully restores health |
god |
Toggles god mode (invincibility) |
noclip |
Toggles noclip mode (walk through walls) |
map <map name> |
Loads a specific map |
playsong <song name> |
Plays a specific music track |
Cheat Codes (Esc → Cheats Menu)
You can either:
- Manually type the codes below under the Cheats menu.
- Or unlock all cheats at once via Options > Gameplay > Unlock All Cheats.
Commonly Used Cheats
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
satan or quicken |
Toggle god mode |
gunsgunsguns |
All weapons + keys |
kitty or ghost |
Enable noclip |
ravmap or mapsco |
Display full map |
where |
Show your current coordinates |
cockadoodledoo |
Turn into a chicken |
squeal |
Turn into a pig |
massacre or butcher |
Kill all nearby enemies |
healthyself |
Fully restores health |
skel or locksmith |
All keys |
whipit |
All artifacts |
sherlock |
All puzzle items |
iddqd |
Suicide (instantly die) |
idkfa |
Removes all weapons (“Cheater!”) |
Defunct or Removed Commands
These codes no longer function in the latest release of Heretic + Hexen:
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
indiana |
All artifacts (25x each) |
nra / rambo |
All weapons, full ammo & armor |
casper |
Noclip |
martek |
Suicide after 3 uses (fun dialog too) |
visit / engage |
Go to specific level (replaced with level select) |
ticker |
Display FPS |
deliverance |
Pig mode (temporary) |
init |
Restart level |
clubmed |
Full health |
conan |
Lose all weapons except the first |
puke <script #> |
Run script (01–99) |
noise |
Debug audio |
mapscomapsco |
Full map with object markers |
shadowcaster <0–2> |
Change class (0: Warrior, 1: Cleric, 2: Mage) |
kills |
Show kill count (Deathmatch only) |