Heretic + Hexen Codes & Commands Guide August 2025

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)