Vintage Story does not need a mod or a launch option for commands. They are typed in the same chat box you use to talk to other players. Server commands start with a slash, client commands start with a dot.
The wiki command lists were last verified for version 1.15 and say they may be outdated, so the in-game handbook is the final authority. The commands below were found in at least one current-style source, and the core ones in two.
How to open the console in Vintage Story
- Press T to open the chat window.
- Or press / (server commands) or . (client commands) to open the chat already filled with the prefix.
- Type the command and press Enter.
- If a command does not work on your version, type .chb to open the command handbook and check the current syntax.
This is the PC game, in single player or on a server. Most server commands need the right privileges: on your own single-player world you are the host, on a server an admin must grant you a role or privilege. Console platforms are not covered by the sources.
How Vintage Story commands work
- / starts a server command, . starts a client command.
- Square brackets in the lists mean a value you replace. Do not type the brackets.
- Use the item or block code of the thing you want in /giveitem and /giveblock. Codes are shown in the handbook.
- For /tp, plain numbers use the shown coordinates, =x =y =z uses absolute debug-screen coordinates, and ~x ~y ~z is relative to you.
Vintage Story commands list
Player, game mode and items
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/gamemode creative |
Sets your game mode. Also accepts 0-3, guest, survival, spectator. |
/gm survival |
Shorthand for /gamemode. |
/giveitem [itemcode] [quantity] [player] |
Gives an item. Quantity and player are optional. |
/giveblock [blockcode] [quantity] [player] |
Gives a block, same idea as /giveitem. |
Teleport
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/tp x y z |
Teleports you to coordinates. |
/tp ~x ~y ~z |
Teleports relative to your position. |
/tp [playername] |
Teleports you to a player. |
/tp [playername] x y z |
Teleports another player to coordinates. |
/tpwp [waypoint name start] |
Teleports you to a waypoint. |
Time and weather
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/time set day |
Sets the time. Named times include day, night, midnight, or a 24 hour value. |
/time stop |
Freezes the clock. |
/time resume |
Resumes time. |
/time speed [0-9999] |
Sets the time speed. |
/time add [hours]:[minutes] |
Moves time forward. |
/weather stoprain |
Stops the current rain. |
/weather setprecip [-1..1] |
Sets rain intensity. |
/weather acp |
Toggles automatic weather changes. |
Roles and privileges (server)
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/op [playername] |
Makes a player an admin. Alias of /player [name] role admin. |
/player [playername] role [rolename] |
Sets a player's role. |
/player [playername] privilege grant [privilege] |
Grants a single privilege. |
/role [rolename] privilege grant [privilege] |
Grants a privilege to a whole role. |
/player [playername] whitelist on |
Adds a player to the whitelist. |
Moderation and server control
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/kick [playername] [reason] |
Removes a player. |
/ban [playername] [reason] |
Bans a player. |
/unban [playername] |
Removes a ban. |
/announce [message] |
Sends a message to everyone. |
/serverconfig setspawnhere |
Sets the default spawn to your position. |
/autosavenow |
Saves the world now. |
/stop |
Stops the server. |
Client commands (dot)
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
.chb |
Opens the command handbook. |
.help [commandname] |
Lists client commands or details of one. |
.freemove |
Toggles free move. |
.noclip |
Toggles noclip. |
.movespeed [speed] |
Sets movement speed. |
.clearchat |
Clears the chat history. |
.clients |
Lists online players. |
Vintage Story give item commands
The command is /giveitem [itemcode] [quantity] [toplayername] [attributes]. Only the item code is required. Blocks use /giveblock with the block code first.
Item and block codes are in the in-game handbook. Replace the bracket values with a real code from there.
Switch to creative mode and fly
- Open chat with T.
- Type /gamemode creative and press Enter.
- Use .freemove or .noclip if you also want free movement. Their exact behaviour can vary by version.
Admin commands on a multiplayer server
On a server, an admin makes another player an admin with /op, or gives specific privileges with /player [name] privilege grant [privilege]. Privilege names are in the handbook. Whitelist is on by default on dedicated servers and off for a single-player world opened to LAN.
Why Vintage Story console commands are not working
- Command not recognised: check the prefix, / for server commands and . for client commands.
- Command syntax fails: the wiki is outdated for 1.15, so check .chb for the current syntax.
- You lack permission on a server: ask an admin to grant the privilege or role.
- Chat does not open: press T, or press / or . to open the command line directly.
Vintage Story console commands FAQ
How do I open the console in Vintage Story?
Press T to open chat, or press / or . to open the command line. Server commands start with / and client commands start with a dot.
What are the Vintage Story console commands?
Common ones are /gamemode, /giveitem, /giveblock, /tp, /time, /weather, /op, /kick and /ban. Client commands start with a dot, such as .chb and .freemove.
How do I get items with commands in Vintage Story?
Use /giveitem [itemcode] [quantity]. For blocks use /giveblock. Find the codes in the in-game handbook.
How do I switch to creative mode in Vintage Story?
Type /gamemode creative in chat. You can also use /gm and a number from 0 to 3 or a mode name.
How do I teleport in Vintage Story?
Use /tp x y z to go to coordinates, /tp [playername] to go to a player, or /tpwp to go to a waypoint.
How do I set the time in Vintage Story?
Use /time set day, /time set night, or a 24 hour value. /time stop freezes time and /time resume restarts it.
How do I become admin on a Vintage Story server?
An existing admin runs /op [yourname], which gives you the admin role.
Do I need mods for commands in Vintage Story?
No. The commands are built in. Use .chb to see the current command handbook for your version.
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Sources
- Vintage Story Wiki: Commands (client)
- Vintage Story Wiki: List of server commands
- BisectHosting: Vintage Story Commands Guide
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