VTMB Console Commands: Enable Console, God Mode, Noclip

November 12, 2026 · Cheat Codes, RPG

Quick answer: VTMB console commands need the console switched on first. Add -console to the Steam launch options (or append it after -game Unofficial_Patch), open the console with the tilde key from the main menu, then type god, noclip or impulse 101.

VTMB console commands work in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines on PC, but the console is off by default and some commands can freeze the game. Players enable it with a launch option and open it with the tilde key. Most players run the game with the community Unofficial Patch, which changes how the launch is set up.

Commands on this page were checked against GameWatcher, TheGamer, two Steam Community threads and a DSOGaming report on the Unofficial Patch. Where guides disagree, the console’s own cmdlist output is the final word.

How to enable the VTMB console

Add -console to the launch options, start the game and press the tilde key (~) to open the console.

In Steam, right-click Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, choose Properties and open Launch Options.
Type -console. If you already use the Unofficial Patch, append it to the existing line, for example -game Unofficial_Patch -console.
For a patch shortcut or a non-Steam copy, add -console to the end of the Target line in the shortcut’s properties.
Start the game, then press ~ from the main menu.

Some players report that adding -console on Steam made the game crash on launch and that removing it fixed the crash. A patch developer replied in that thread that the Unofficial Patch makes the option unnecessary, and another poster confirmed that the tilde key opened the console with the patch installed. If the game crashes, remove the flag and try the tilde key first.

This applies to the PC game. No console is documented for any other platform. Other Source-engine games such as Dota 2 use a similar launch-option and tilde route, but their commands differ.

VTMB console commands list

These commands are listed by at least two guides. Type them without a slash and press Enter.

Command	What it does
`god`	Toggles god mode.
`noclip`	Toggles noclip so you can fly through walls.
`notarget`	Toggles invisibility. Enemies stop noticing you.
`impulse 101`	Gives weapons and ammo. GameWatcher adds clothing.
`give item_name`	Gives a named item. Example: `give item_w_sheriff_sword` gives the Sheriff’s Sword.
`vstats get stat amount`	Sets an attribute, skill or discipline to the value you type. Used for stats and powers.
`blood amount`	Sets the blood pool to the amount you type.
`vitems`	Lists spawnable items, useful for finding names to use with give.
`cmdlist`	Prints the console commands available in your build.

Several other commands appear in a single guide only, including ones that change HUD, clan or gender. Because they are not confirmed elsewhere, check the cmdlist output before trusting them.

How to use VTMB cheats step by step

Open the console from the main menu, type a command and watch for confirmation before returning to play.

Load the game and stay on the main menu.
Press ~ and enter god or another command.
Close the console with ~ again.
Load a save or start a new game.

For example, give item_w_sheriff_sword adds the Sheriff’s Sword, and vstats get followed by the stat and a number changes an attribute. Run vitems or cmdlist to see the valid names in your version.

Freezes, crashes and save safety

The console is a debug tool, and a Steam thread warns that some commands may freeze the game. Players who hit freezes gave these tips:

Open the console from the main menu only. Opening it elsewhere may freeze the game.
Close it with the tilde key. Clicking the X can freeze the game.
If it freezes, type chareditor to continue.
If the console stops responding, tab out and press the tilde key again.
Turn off the Steam overlay if the console behaves badly.

One user reported crashes when starting a new game after using the console, plus missing saves. Back up your save folder before experimenting.

Unofficial Patch and VTMB cheats

The Unofficial Patch is a fan project by Wesp5 and a team of modders that fixes bugs and restores cut content. It comes in a Basic version for fixes and a Plus version with extra restored content. Version 10.4 was announced in 2019, and later releases may exist.

Patch notes also mention autoexec.cfg tweaks such as fps_max 92, which a poster says helps with doors closing on the player. The Plus version restores extra content, so item names from cmdlist and vitems can differ between installs. For other RPG consoles see WoW console commands and UE4 console commands, and browse all game cheat codes.

VTMB console commands not working

Tilde does nothing: add -console to the launch options, restart, and press the key from the main menu.
Game crashes on launch: remove -console; the Unofficial Patch may not need it.
Freeze after typing: use chareditor, and avoid opening the console during a scene.
give does nothing: the item name is wrong. Use vitems to get the exact name.

FAQ

How do I open the console in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines?

Add -console to the Steam launch options, start the game and press the tilde key from the main menu. With the Unofficial Patch, append it after -game Unofficial_Patch.

What are the VTMB console commands?

Common ones are god, noclip, notarget, impulse 101, give item name, vstats get, blood amount, vitems and cmdlist. The cmdlist command prints what your version supports.

How do I get all weapons in VTMB?

Open the console and type impulse 101. It gives weapons and ammo, and one guide says clothing too.

How do I change stats or powers with the console?

Use vstats get with the stat name and a value. TheGamer notes it can set powers, so check cmdlist or the in-game stat names for the exact spelling.

Why does the VTMB console freeze my game?

Opening it outside the main menu or closing it with the X button can freeze the game. Open and close it with the tilde key, and type chareditor if it locks up.

Do VTMB console commands work on consoles?

No console is documented outside the PC version.

Sources

GameWatcher – Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines console commands
TheGamer – Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines cheats
Steam Community – Bloodlines console enabling threads
Steam Community – Unofficial Patch discussion
DSOGaming – Unofficial Patch 10.4