Kingdom Come Deliverance Console Commands (-devmode)

November 3, 2026 · Cheat Codes, Open World

Quick answer: On PC, add -devmode to Steam launch options, start the game and press the tilde (~) key. Then type wh_cheat_money 1000 for money (1 equals 0.1 groschen per the wiki) or wh_cheat_addItem <ID> <qty> for items. Display commands like cl_fov work without devmode. No skill command is documented.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance (the first game) has a PC console. Display and camera commands work normally. Money and item cheats need the -devmode launch option; older guides say they were disabled, and the wiki says they need devmode.

This page separates what works plainly, what needs devmode, and what is unconfirmed (skills). For the sequel see the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 page.

How to open the console in Kingdom Come: Deliverance

In Steam, right-click the game, open Properties, and add -devmode to Launch Options (needed for cheat commands, not for display commands).
Start the game and load a save.
Press the tilde key (~), under Esc, to open the console.
Type a command and press Enter, then press ~ to close.

Console commands are PC only. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have no console. Settings typed in the console reset on restart unless you save them to a config file.

Before you use commands: The q command quits to the desktop without saving, according to two sources. Command lists written in 2018 may be out of date, and no source could confirm which beta commands still work. Money and item commands are documented to need -devmode, and one wiki notes the g_godmode command does not work properly. Back up saves.

How Kingdom Come: Deliverance commands work

Commands are written as command value, for example cl_fov 80. Replace X with a number.
Most commands show their current value if you type the name alone (not verified in a source, so test it).
To keep settings between sessions, one forum post says to put them in a file named user.cfg in the game folder and add +exec user.cfg to the Steam launch options.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance commands list

Needs -devmode

Command	What it does
`wh_cheat_money 1000`	Adds money. The wiki says 1 equals 0.1 groschen, so 1000 adds 100 groschen
`wh_cheat_addItem <ID> <qty>`	Adds an item by ID and quantity (wiki syntax)
`g_godmode 1`	God mode. The wiki says it does not work properly (0 turns it off)

HUD and camera

Command	What it does
`cl_fov X`	Sets field of view. Default is 60
`wh_pl_showfirecursor 1`	Shows a bow reticle (0 hides it)
`cl_showHUD 0`	Hides the HUD (1 shows it)
`g_showHUD 0`	Hides the entire HUD (1 shows it)
`wh_ui_showCompass 0`	Hides the compass (1 shows it)
`r_MotionBlur 0`	Turns motion blur off
`e_TimeOfDay`	Shows the current time of day

Draw distance and performance

Command	What it does
`e_ViewDistRatio X`	Object draw distance. Default is 500
`e_ViewDistRatioVegetation X`	Tree draw distance. Default is 500
`e_MergedMeshesInstanceDist X`	Distance at which grass animates. Default is 20
`r_vsync 0`	Turns V-Sync off
`sys_maxfps X`	Frame rate limit

Other

Command	What it does
`p_gravity_z X`	Changes gravity. Default is -13
`t_scale X`	Scales game speed (forum post lists 1 to 10)
`q`	Quits to desktop without saving

Kingdom Come Deliverance console commands for skills

None of the sources we read document a working skill or stat command for the first game. The lists contain no skill commands at all.

One forum post mentions a Nexus mod that adds commands for money, buffs, items, perks and skills, but it did not give the syntax, so we do not list any. If you want skill changes, check that mod's own page.

Money and item cheats (wh_cheat_money, wh_cheat_addItem)

The community wiki lists wh_cheat_money and wh_cheat_addItem as commands that need -devmode. Older 2018 guides say they were disabled in the final release, and a user-added note on the wiki says the money command does not work for some players. Results may depend on game version.

Try it on a backup save: add -devmode, restart, then type wh_cheat_money 1000. If nothing changes, the command is likely blocked in your version.

Show a bow crosshair

Press ~ to open the console.
Type wh_pl_showfirecursor 1 and press Enter.
Type wh_pl_showfirecursor 0 to turn it off again.

Why Kingdom Come: Deliverance console commands are not working

Console does not open: press the key under Esc, or check your keyboard layout. Console is PC only.
A cheat does nothing: add -devmode and restart; if money still fails, it may be blocked in your version.
Settings reset after restart: save them in user.cfg and use +exec user.cfg as a launch option (per one forum post).
Endless loading screen after adding -devmode: one forum user reported it with modified graphics settings; remove the option.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance console commands FAQ

How do I open the console in Kingdom Come Deliverance?

On PC, press the tilde (~) key during gameplay, type a command and press Enter.

What are the Kingdom Come Deliverance console commands for skills?

No working skill command is documented in the sources we checked. A community mod is said to add skill and perk commands, but we could not verify its syntax.

Does the money cheat work in Kingdom Come Deliverance?

The wiki lists wh_cheat_money as working with the -devmode launch option, with 1 equal to 0.1 groschen. Older guides said it was disabled, and some users report it fails, so test on a backup save.

Are there console commands on PS4 or Xbox One?

No. Console commands are PC only.

How do I change the field of view?

Type cl_fov followed by a number. The default is 60.

How do I hide the HUD in Kingdom Come Deliverance?

Type cl_showHUD 0 (or g_showHUD 0) and press Enter. Use 1 to bring it back.

How do I show the bow crosshair?

Type wh_pl_showfirecursor 1. Use 0 to hide it.

Sources

RPG Site – KCD console commands list
Gosunoob – KCD console commands
Game Revolution – KCD console commands
Kingdom Come Deliverance Forum – list of console commands
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Wiki – Console commands