Pillars of Eternity Console Commands: iroll20s, God, XP, Money

November 14, 2026 · Cheat Codes, RPG

Quick answer: Pillars of Eternity console commands work on PC. Press the tilde key (~), type iroll20s to switch cheats on, then enter commands such as God, HealParty or AddExperience 5000. Cheats disable Steam achievements.

Pillars of Eternity console commands start with one switch: open the console with ~ and type iroll20s. After that every cheat in the list below becomes available, from god mode to free experience and unlocked containers.

Commands on this page were checked against a Pillars of Eternity cheat list from Magic Game World and a second list from GameWatcher. The sequel has its own set, covered in the Pillars of Eternity 2 Deadfire console commands guide. More titles are on the page with all game cheat codes.

How to open the Pillars of Eternity console

The console is built into the PC game and opens with the tilde key (~). You must then type iroll20s before any other command will run.

Load a game or start a new one.
Press ~ (tilde) to open the console. GameWatcher describes pressing ~ and then Enter before typing.
Type iroll20s and press Enter. This turns cheat mode on.
Type any command from the tables below and press Enter.
Type iroll20s again to switch cheat mode off. Command names are not case sensitive in the guides (both iroll20s and IRoll20s appear).

If ~ does nothing on your keyboard layout, the key can be changed. Go to Options, Control Panel, User Interface and set the "switch console" entry. Square brackets in guides mark values; do not type them.

Warning: Using cheats disables Steam achievements. One source says they stay disabled for that save even after cheats are turned off. Back up your save first.

Pillars of Eternity cheat commands list

These are the commands both lists agree on, plus those only one list gives.

Command	What it does
`iroll20s`	Enables cheat mode. Entering it again turns cheats off.
`God`	Makes the whole party invulnerable. Enter it again to turn it off.
`HealParty`	Restores health and stamina for all party members.
`UnlockAll`	Opens locked containers and doors on the current map.
`UnlockAllMaps`	Unlocks all world map areas (GameWatcher).
`UnlockBestiary`	Unlocks all bestiary entries.
`NoFog`	Removes the fog of war.
`Rest`	Stops the party using camping supplies (Magic Game World).
`Invisible`	Makes the party invisible so enemies ignore you (Magic Game World).
`ToggleSpellLimit`	Removes spell casting limits (Magic Game World).
`CraftingDebug`	Gives a large amount of crafting materials (Magic Game World).
`FreeRecipesToggle`	Lets you craft without the ingredients (Magic Game World).
`ActivateStronghold`	Unlocks the Stronghold screen (GameWatcher).

Pillars of Eternity experience, money and item commands

AddExperience gives experience to each party member. The amount goes after the command, for example AddExperience 5000. To jump straight to a level, AddExperienceToLevel <level> advances each member to that level. Magic Game World gives 12 as the maximum.

Command	What it does
`AddExperience <amount>`	Gives each party member that much experience.
`AddExperienceToLevel <level>`	Raises each party member to that level, maximum 12.
`GivePlayerMoney <amount>`	Adds currency to the party (GameWatcher spelling).
`GiveMoneyPlayer <amount>`	Adds coppers to the party (Magic Game World spelling).
`AddItem <name> <amount>`	Adds an item to the inventory.
`AddTalent <talent>`	Grants a talent to the player character.

The two lists spell the money command differently. Try GivePlayerMoney 10000 first, and if the console rejects it, try GiveMoneyPlayer 10000. The amount is paid in coppers according to one list. Item and talent names are not listed by either source, so enter the internal name exactly as the game shows it.

Skill and attribute commands

The skill command takes a character, a skill and a value. Magic Game World gives the example skill pallegina mechanics 10, which raises Pallegina's Mechanics to 10.

Command	What it does
`Skill <character> <skill> <value>`	Sets a character's skill.
`Attribute Core <character> <attribute> <value>`	Sets an attribute. Example: `attribute core GGP intellect 18` for Durance.
`AttributeScore <character> <attribute> <value>`	The GameWatcher spelling of the attribute command.
`FindCharacter <name>`	Returns a character's ID.
`Kill <id>`	Kills the character with that ID.
`Difficulty <level>`	Sets the difficulty.
`SetTime <time>`	Advances the time to an hour.

Character, skill and attribute names

Companion names used by the commands: Sagani, Hiravias, Pallegina, Eder, Aloth, Kana, GM for the Grieving Mother and GGP for Durance. The main character is called player.
Skills: Stealth, Athletics, Lore, Mechanics, Survival.
Attributes: Might, Constitution, Dexterity, Perception, Intellect, Resolve.

The attribute syntax differs between sources, so it is worth trying one spelling and then the other. Valid ranges for the difficulty and time values are not given by either list.

Pillars of Eternity cheats and achievements

Every source agrees that cheat mode turns off achievements. Typing iroll20s a second time disables cheats but does not restore achievements on that save. If you care about them, play a separate save or character for experimenting.

Console commands in similar RPGs

Isometric RPGs often share this style of cheat mode. See the Pathfinder Kingmaker console commands, the Divinity Original Sin 2 console commands and the Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition console commands for the equivalent steps in those games.

Why Pillars of Eternity console commands are not working

Console will not open: change the "switch console" key in Options, Control Panel, User Interface. A tilde key is not on every layout.
Nothing happens after a command: type iroll20s first. Typing it twice turns cheats back off.
Money or attribute command rejected: the lists use two spellings. Try the other one.
Experience went to the wrong place: AddExperience applies to every party member, not one character.
Achievements gone: expected behaviour after any cheat use.
Console edition: the guides cover PC only. No console key is documented for Xbox or PlayStation.

Pillars of Eternity console commands FAQ

How do I open the console in Pillars of Eternity?

Press the tilde key (~) in a loaded game, then type iroll20s and press Enter to switch cheat mode on. The key can be rebound under Options, Control Panel, User Interface.

What is the Pillars of Eternity cheat for experience?

After iroll20s, type AddExperience followed by the amount. It gives that experience to each party member. AddExperienceToLevel sets each member to a level, with 12 given as the maximum.

What is the Pillars of Eternity money cheat?

Guides give GivePlayerMoney amount and GiveMoneyPlayer amount. They are two spellings of the same idea, so try one and then the other if the console says it is unknown.

Does using console commands disable achievements in Pillars of Eternity?

Yes. Sources agree that cheats disable Steam achievements, and one says they stay disabled for that save even after you type iroll20s again.

How do I turn off Pillars of Eternity cheats?

Open the console and enter iroll20s again. It works as a toggle. Achievements are not restored for that save.

Do these commands work in Pillars of Eternity 2 Deadfire?

The same iroll20s switch is used in the sequel, but its command list differs, so use the dedicated Deadfire guide rather than this one.

Sources

Magic Game World – Pillars of Eternity PC cheat codes
GameWatcher – Pillars of Eternity console commands and cheats
Shacknews, Prima Games and RPG Site – Deadfire console command lists (for the shared iroll20s switch)