XCOM 2 cheats and console commands can be extremely helpful for making the game a bit easier, more creative, or frankly just gaining god-like powers.
A small percentage of the commands require the War of the Chosen DLC to be installed and we’ll try to mention that when we realize that this is the case. Other than that, most commands also require you to be either in Avenger or in a mission. Otherwise, the console may not recognize them.
Leaving that aside, this should work for both Steam and the DRM-free version. So, without any further ado, let’s get right into it.
How to Enable XCOM 2 Console Commands
First things first, we need to enable the console. Otherwise, you won’t be able to insert any of the commands.
If you got the game on Steam, this is as easy as going to the Library -> XCOM 2 Properties -> Launch options -> and add “-allowconsole”. That should do it.
If you have a DRM-free version, then you need to:
- Create a shortcut of the .EXE file
- Right-click on it
- Select “Properties”
- At the end of the “Target” section, add -allowconsole
After this is done, you can open the console while in-game by pressing the “~” or “/” key on your keyboard for both Mac and Windows. Let’s check out the commands!
DLC Commands
As the heading suggests, these commands will only work with the War of the Chosen DLC.
bondsoldiers [“soldier name”] [“soldier name”] [true/false]: Bonds or unbonds two soldiers
givefactionsoldiers: Gives you a soldier from every faction in the War of the Chosen (Reaper, Skirmisher, and Templar)
God Mode Commands
These commands include things like healing, invulnerability, leveling up, and stuff like that.
setsoldierstat [stat id] [value] [soldier name] [0 / 1]: Sets the stat of a soldier to the specified value. You can find all the stat IDs over here
powerup: Enables god mode for your squad which won’t have to reload and won’t be able to take any damage
takenodamage: Disables and enables damage for your soldiers
levelupbarracks [ammount]: Levels up all soldiers in your barracks
healallsoldiers: Heals all of the soldiers in your barracks up to full HP
giveabilitychanges: Adds 100 chargers to all of your abilities (Has been reported as buggy. Save before using it)
Item and Weapon Commands
Again, pretty much self-explanatory. Use these commands to add items and weapons.
additem blattlescanner [amount]: Adds the specified amount of Battle Scanners
additem mindshield [amount]: Adds the specified amount of Mind Shields
additem hazmatvest [amount]: Adds the specified amount of Hazmat Vests
additem stasisvest [amount]: Adds the specified amount of Stasis Vests
additem heavypoweredarmor [amount]: Adds the specified amount of W.A.R. Suits
additem lightpoweredarmor [amount]: Adds the specified amount of Wraith Suits
additem freekillupgrade_sup [amount]: Adds the specified amount of Superior Repeaters
additem aimupgrade_Sup [amount]: Adds Superior Scopes
additem missdamageupgrade_sup [amount]: Adds Superior Stocks
additem EpicPCSAgility [amount]: Adds Superior Agility
additem EpicPCSConditioning [amount]: Adds Superior Conditioning
additem EpicPCSFocus [amount]: Adds Superior Focus
additem EpicPCSPerception [amount]: Adds Superior Perception
additem EpicPCSSpeed [amount]: Adds Superior Speed
additem ReloadUpgrade_Sup [amount]: Adds Auto-Loader
additem ClipSizeUpgrade_Sup [amount]: Adds Expanded Magazines
additem FreeFireUpgrade_Sup [amount]: Adds Superior Hair Triggers
additem CritUpgrade_Sup [amount]: Adds Laser Sights
That should be all of them. If we missed one, let us know about it in the comments.
Resource Commands
The below commands will give you resources such as Alien Alloys, corpses, and more.
giveresource abilitypoint [amount]: Gives you ability points to use in order to gain abilities
giveresource CorpseAdventMEC [amount]: Gives you the specified amount of Advent MEC corpses
giveresource CorpseAdventOfficer [amount]: Adds Officer corpses
giveresource CorpseAdventShieldbearer [amount]: Adds Shielbearer corpses
giveresource CorpseAdventStunLancer [amount]: Adds Lancer corpses
giveresource CorpseAdventTrooper [amount]: Adds Trooper corpses
giveresource AlienAlloy [amount]: Adds Alien Alloys
giveresource CorpseArchon [amount]: Adds Archon corpses
giveresource CorpseBerserker [amount]: Adds Berseker corpses
giveresource EleriumCore [amount]: Adds Elerium Cores
giveresource EleriumDust [amount]: Adds Elerium Crystals
giveresource CorpseFaceless [amount]: Adds Faceless corses
giveresource Intel [amount]: Adds Intel
giveresource CorpseMuton [amount]: Adds Muton corpses
giveresource CorpseSectoid [amount]: Adds Sectoid corpses
giveresource supplies [amount]: Adds supplies
giveresource CorpseViper [amount]: Adds Viper corpses
Scientists and Engineers Commands
If you came here trying to find how to get more scientists and engineers, those are the two commands that are needed for this:
givescientist [amount]: Gives you a Scientist at the specified level
giveengineer [amount]: Gives you an Engineer at the specified level
Tech Commands
This is an easy way to get all the tech that you want.
Givetech AlienBiotech
Givetech HybridMaterials
Givetech MagneticWeapons
Givetech ModularWeapons
Givetech Psionics
Givetech PlatedArmor
Givetech ResistanceCommunications
Givetech ResistanceRadio
How to Assign Soldier Classes
When back at the base, you’ve got the option of assigning classes to your soldiers. All you need is his first and last name without their nickname and the below commands.
Just keep in mind that every reassigned soldier will be granted Squaddie status.
MakeSoldierAClass “First and last name” Grenadier
MakeSoldierAClass “First and last name” PsiOperative
MakeSoldierAClass “First and last name” Rookie
MakeSoldierAClass “First and last name” Ranger
MakeSoldierAClass “First and last name” Sharpshooter
MakeSoldierAClass “First and last name” Specialist
How to Build Avenger Facilities With Commands
Compared to everything that we’ve seen until now, this is a bit different and tricky. In order to place facilities where you want them to be, you need to imagine 3 vertical rows with 4 horizontal ones.
| 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 |
So, placing a facility on the middle left means that you’ll have to use number 6, number 7 for the center, number 8 for the right, etc.
These are the commands for each type of facility:
BuildFacility AdvancedWarfareCenter #
BuildFacility OfficerTrainingSchool #
BuildFacility PowerRelay #
BuildFacility ProvingGround #
BuildFacility PsiChamber #
BuildFacility ResistanceComms #
BuildFacility ShadowChamber #
BuildFacility UFODefense #
BuildFacility Workshop #
Ammunition Commands
The below commands will give you free ammunition. All you have to do is insert the command and the amount of ammunition that you want.
GiveResource BluescreenRounds [amount]
GiveResource IncendiaryRounds [amount]
GiveResource TalonRounds [amount]
GiveResource TracerRounds [amount]
GiveResource VenomRounds [amount]
GiveResource APRounds [amount]
Armor Commands
Gives you armor.
GiveResource HeavyPlatedArmor [amount]
GiveResource LightPoweredArmor [amount]
GiveResource LightPlatedArmor [amount]
GiveResource LightPoweredArmor [amount]
Grenades
Gives you different types of grenades.
GiveResource AcidGrenade [amount]
GiveResource AlienGrenade [amount]
GiveResource FireGrenade [amount]
GiveResource FlashbangGrenade [amount]
GiveResource FragGrenade [amount]
GiveResource GasGrenade [amount]
GiveResource SmokeGrenade [amount]
Weapons
Gives you different kinds of weapons.
GiveResource BlasterLauncher [amount]
GiveResource Flamethrower [amount]
GiveResource FlamethrowerMk2 [amount]
GiveResource PlasmaBlaster [amount]
GiveResource ShredderGun [amount]
GiveResource ShredstormCannon [amount]
Miscellaneous Commands
Generally, things that you may or may not need.
ForceCritHits: Applies critical hits to everyone, including the AI
RestartLevel: Restarts the current mission
Togglefow: Enables or disables fog of war
ToggleSquadConcealment: Conceals or reveals your squad
ToggleUnlimitedAmmo: Unlimited ammo for both you and the AI (Can be disabled before ending your turn to keep it for yourself)
pause: Just passes or unpauses the game
screenshot: Takes a screenshot
ToggleRain: Enables or disables rain
sloMo [multiplier]: Makes the game faster or slower
ttc: Teleports your unit to the location where your mouse cursor is over
SkipAI: Makes the AI skip a turn
endbattle [0/1]: Ends the current mission
Wrapping Up
That’s about it for now. If there are any good commands that we haven’t included, let us know about them in the comments.