Cheats & Console Commands

November 21, 2025

Catalog of debug and convenience commands.

Cheats & Console Commands in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Sometimes you just want to test a build, fix a bugged quest, or rule Calradia as a god. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has a robust built-in cheat system that lets you do exactly that.

Console Commands Interface The developer console grants you absolute power over the game world.

Whether you're stuck on the Main Storyline or experimenting with Character Builds, these commands are your toolkit.

How to Enable Cheats

Unlike some games, you can't just type a code in the chat. You need to edit a configuration file first.

Accessing Cheat Menu A simple text edit unlocks the developer tools.

  1. Locate the Config File: Go to Documents > Mount and Blade II Bannerlord > Configs.

  2. Open File: Open engine_config.txt with Notepad.

  3. Edit Line: Find cheat_mode = 0 and change it to cheat_mode = 1.

  4. Save: Save the file and launch the game.

Once in-game, press Alt + ~ (Tilde, usually the key above Tab) to open the command console. Type help to see a full list.

Note: Enabling cheats disables Steam Achievements for that save file.

Essential Console Commands

Here are the most useful commands for general gameplay. Replace # with a number.

Resources & Stats

  • Add Gold: campaign.add_gold_to_hero #

  • Add Influence: campaign.add_influence #

  • Add Renown: campaign.add_renown_to_clan #

  • Add Focus Points: campaign.add_focus_points_to_hero #

  • Add Attribute Points: campaign.add_attribute_points_to_hero #

Skills

To level a specific skill (like Smithing or Charm):

  • campaign.add_skill_xp_to_hero [SkillName] #

  • Example: campaign.add_skill_xp_to_hero Engineering 5000

World Manipulation

  • Instant Peace: campaign.declare_peace [Kingdom1] [Kingdom2]

  • Instant War: campaign.declare_war [Kingdom1] [Kingdom2]

  • Conceive Child: campaign.conceive_child (Ensure you are married first! See Marriage & Family)

The Inventory Cheat Menu

When cheat_mode is active, opening your Inventory reveals a list of every item in the game on the left side of the screen.

Cheat Effects You can grab legendary armor, horses, and weapons for free.

  • Free Gear: Drag and drop any item to your inventory.

  • Money: You can "sell" these items to towns to empty their treasury.

Map & Combat Cheats

You can also use hotkeys during gameplay without typing commands:

  • Teleport: Hold Ctrl and Left Click anywhere on the campaign map to teleport instantly. Great for Party Speed Optimization testing.

  • See All: Ctrl + T removes the Fog of War on the map.

  • Heal Self: Ctrl + H (in battle).

  • Heal Horse: Ctrl + Shift + H (in battle).

  • Knockout Enemy: Ctrl + Alt + F4 knocks out all enemy troops. Use with caution as it ruins the fun!

Warnings & Troubleshooting

  • Save Bloat: Abusing cheats can sometimes cause save files to behave erratically.

  • Crashes: Spawning thousands of troops or items can crash the engine. Check our Performance Guide if you experience instability.

  • Modding: If you prefer a UI over text commands, check out Modding Basics for mods like "Character Reload" or "Bannerlord Cheats".