Caves of Qud

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Caves of Qud Cheat Codes

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There are 20 cheat codes for Caves of Qud across PC (Microsoft Windows). Each code below lists the exact button combination or console command, what it does, and whether using it disables achievements.

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All Mutations

Grants your character every mutation

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Debug tool; can make the character unstable — remove unwanted ones with mutationbgone

Change Depth

Moves you down n levels (use a negative number to go up instead)

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Wishes are case-sensitive; a mistyped wish can spawn random items or grant unwanted mutations (remove them with mutationbgone)

Clone Yourself

Creates a clone of your current body in a chosen direction

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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To clone someone else, use the swap wish to become them first; debug tool, use is considered cheating

Cure Fungus

Cures and cleans all fungal infections on your character

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Debug tool; bypasses the normal cure process

Cure Glotrot

Cures you of the glotrot disease

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Debug tool; bypasses the normal cure process

Every Skill

Grants your character every skill in the game

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Debug tool; drastically changes character power — use is considered cheating

Finish a Quest

Completes the named quest outright

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Debug tool; skipping quests can leave follow-up content in an odd state

Freeze the World

Turns off AI so most creatures stand still and do nothing

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Toggle: wish again to turn it off; debug tool, use is considered cheating

God Mode

Makes you nearly unkillable: no HP loss, full hydration, penetrating attacks kill instantly, walk through walls, and never get lost

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Debug tool; you can still die to effects that kill without dealing damage; use is considered cheating

No Cooldowns

Your abilities no longer go on cooldown when you use them

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Toggle: wish again to turn it off; other creatures' abilities still cool down normally

Quest Debugger

Opens a dialog with options to debug and fix quests

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Debug tool; can put quests into abnormal states — best used to unstick bugged quest steps

Regenerate Zone

Rebuilds the current zone from scratch, useful if a map generated broken or stairs are missing

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Also confirmed in the official Steam FAQ as the fix for blank or broken maps

Remove Mutation

Opens a menu to pick and remove one of your mutations

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Handy rescue wish if a mistyped wish gave you a mutation you don't want

Skill Point Fortune

Adds 20,000 skill points to spend

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Debug tool; use is considered cheating

Spawn Items

Creates the given number of copies of an item by its blueprint name

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Blueprint names are case-sensitive; debug tool, use is considered cheating

Tile Teleport

Teleports you to a specific tile you choose

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Wishes are case-sensitive; a mistyped wish can spawn random items or grant unwanted mutations (remove them with mutationbgone)

Tinkering Bits

Gives you the requested amount of every kind of tinkering bit (20 of each by default)

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type e.g. bits:100

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Debug tool; use is considered cheating

Un-Lose Yourself

Removes the lost effect so you stop wandering the world map

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Also confirmed in the official Steam FAQ as the fix for getting stuck lost

Where Am I

Prints your current zone ID (and coordinates) to the message log

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Wishes are case-sensitive; typing where without the question mark also works

Zone Teleport

Teleports you to a specific zone, e.g. goto:JoppaWorld.11.22.1.1.10 takes you to Joppa

Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly

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Wishes are case-sensitive; a mistyped wish can spawn random items or grant unwanted mutations (remove them with mutationbgone)

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How many cheats does Caves of Qud have?
This page lists 20 for Caves of Qud, all of them cheat codes.
How do you enter cheats in Caves of Qud?
Bind the Wish command first (Esc, Key Mapping, Debug section, Wish), then press it in-game (default Ctrl+W) and type the wish exactly. A few codes use a different method, shown beside each one.
Do cheats disable achievements in Caves of Qud?
None of the 20 codes here carries an achievement or trophy warning in our notes. That is not a guarantee, so keep a separate save if achievements matter to you.
Which platforms are these Caves of Qud cheats for?
The codes on this page are listed for PC (20 codes). Where the game came out on other systems, the codes may differ there.
Are these Caves of Qud cheats still working?
All 20 are marked "Reported working": each comes from a documented source, and none has been run by us yet. A code we test gets a dated "Tested" badge.