Half-Life 2 Cheat Codes, hints

Half-Life 2 Cheat Codes

Console Codes

Use the [~] key during gameplay to bring up the console and enter the following codes there:

Cheat	Effect
God	God Mode (Server side only)
buddha	Health never goes below 1
Hurtme #	Damages player by whatever variable you input as #
impulse 101	All Weapons
impulse 82	Spawn a Jeep
notarget	Invisible to NPC's
noclip	Ability to walk through walls (Server Side Only)
maps	Displays Map listing
Map #	Load Map (Input title in place of #)
Developer #	Sets developer mode to on/off/verbose (0-off, 1-on, 2-verbose)
+mlook	Enables mouse look
give #	Give weapon (Input weapon name in place of #)
hud_quickhelp/text? 1	Shows Crosshairs
viewmodel_fov #	Adjusts size of the weapon you're carrying (54 = default)
exec #	Execute a script file (Input filename in place of #)
cl_drawhud 1	Toggle HUD display On
cl_enablehud 1	Toggle HUD display On
cl_showfps 1	Shows FPS Rate
npc_create	Creates an NPC
npc_create_aimed	Creates an NPC (Aiming away from player)
picker	Toggles Picker mode on
setpos	Move player to specified origin
setang	Snap players eyes to a specified pitch yaw
sv_gravity #	Set Gravity (Add number in place of #)
sv_stopspeed #	Set Minimum Stopping Speed on ground (Add number in place of #)
sv_friction #	Set World Friction (Add number in place of #)
sv_bounce #	Sets bounce multiplier for physically simulated object collisions
sv_maxvelocity #	Sets Maximum Velocity of any moving object (Add number in place of #)
sv_waterdist #	Set Vertical View when eyes are near water plane.
air_density #	Change the density of air. (Add number in place of #)
dsp_explosion_effect_duration #	Set length of confusion/ear-ringing effect(Add number in place of #)
prop_debug	Toggle bounding-boxes debug mode on/off red - ignore damage, white - respond to damage, green - health)
sv_soundemitter_filecheck	Toggle reporting missing .wav files for sounds
mat_numtextureunits #	Limit the number of texture units. (Add number in place of #) (0=Default)
sv_cheats 1	Activates Cheats
impulse 76	Grunt-O-Matic
give weapon_shotgun	Recieve a Shotgun
thirdperson	Third Person View
firstperson	First Person View
mat_depthbias_normal 1	See through walls
ai_disable	toggles enemy AI on/off
sv_infinite_aux_power 1	gives infinite power for sprinting, etc.
impulse 203	removes the item or NPC pointed at
mat_fullbright 1	removes all shadows (a 0 restores them)
skill #	change skill level (# = 1, 2, or 3)
status	shows some game info, incl. current map
help $	replace $ with a command to get a brief description of it
sk_max_357 #	# is new max ammo for .357 Magnum
sk_max_ar2 #	# is new max ammo for Pulse Rifle
sk_max_ar2_altfire #	# is new max ammo for Pulse Rifle energy orbs
sk_max_buckshot #	# is new max ammo for shotgun
sk_max_crossbow #	# is new max ammo for crossbow
sk_max_grenade #	# is new max ammo for hand grenades
sk_max_pistol #	# is new max ammo for pistol
sk_max_rpg_round #	# is new max ammo for RPG
sk_max_smg1 #	# is new max ammo for submachine gun
sk_max_smg1_grenade #	# is new max ammo for SMG grenades
sv_unlockedchapters #	unlocks chapters 1 thru # (15 is end credits)
sk_plr_dmg_pistol #	# is new damage value for pistol
sk_plr_dmg_357 #	# is new damage value for .357 Magnum
sk_plr_dmg_ar2 #	# is new damage value for Pulse Rifle
sk_plr_dmg_buckshot #	# is new damage value for shotgun
sk_plr_dmg_crossbow #	# is new damage value for crossbow
sk_plr_dmg_crowbar #	# is new damage value for crowbar
sk_plr_dmg_grenade #	# is new damage value for grenades
sk_plr_dmg_rpg_round #	# is new damage value for RPG rockets
sk_plr_dmg_smg1 #	# is new damage value for submachine gun
sk_plr_dmg_smg1_grenade #	# is new damage value for SMG grenades
getpos	can be used to get current coords for use with setpos
cl_showpos 1	brings up position display in top right of screen (0 removes it)
sv_infinite_aux_power 1	gives infinite power for sprinting, etc.
mat_fullbright 1	removes all shadows (a 0 restores them)
impulse 203	removes the item or NPC pointed at
sk_max_smg1 #	# is new max ammo for submachine gun
net_graph 1	a more thorough fps display
impulse 83	Spawn an Air Boat
cl_ragdoll_collide 1	Enables ragdolls that don't clip through each other, but stack realistically on one another.
physcannon_maxforce #	Changes how hard you propel objects
physcannon_maxmass #	Changes how large pulled objects can be
physcannon_pullforce #	Changes how quickly objects are pulled
physcannon_tracelength #	Changes the length that objects can be pulled from
physcannon_cone #	Changes the radius of the cone used to pick up objects
weapon_357	.357 Magnum
weapon_ar2	Overwatch Standard Issue Pulse Rifle
weapon_bugbait	Pherapods
weapon_crossbow	Crossbow
weapon_crowbar	Crowbar
weapon_frag	Fragmentation Grenade
weapon_physcannon	Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator Gun
weapon_pistol	9mm Pistol
weapon_rpg	Rocket-Propelled Grenade Launcher
weapon_shotgun	12-Gauge Shotgun
weapon_smg1	Submachine Gun
sk_plr_num_shotgun_pellets #	Increases pellets fired from each shotgun shell. 100 works well. 1000+ and it lags.
sk_max_buckshot #	Raises your max number of shells to that number.
sk_plr_dmg_buckshot #	Raises damage done by each pellet.
give item_battery	Increases suit charge by 15 points.
give weapon_annabelle	gives you Father Gregori's modified shotgun
give item_ammo_357	Spawns ammo for the .357 magnum
give item_ammo_crossbow	Spawns ammo for the crossbow
give item_box_mrounds	Spawns primary fire ammo for the submachinegun
give item_ar2_grenade	Spawns grenades for the submachinegun, oddly enough..........
give item_rpg_round OR give item_ml_grenade	Spawns grenades for the RPG
give item_box_srounds	Spawns ammo for the 9mm pistol
give item_ammo_ar2	Spawns primary fire ammo for the Overwatch Pulse Rifle
give item_box_buckshot	Spawns shells for the 12-gauge shotgun
give item_ammo_ar2_altfire	Spawns energy grenade for the Overwatch Pulse Rifle
sk_npc_dmg_shotgun #	NPC's do # damage with shotgun
sk_npc_dmg_smg1 #	NPC's do # damage with the smg
sk_npc_dmg_ar2 #	NPC's do # damage with the pulse rifle
mat_yuv 1	black-and-white mode
host_timescale #	Changes the speed of the game (for slow-mo/fast-mo) (# < 1 =" slower,"> 1 = faster).
Kill	You die.
ch_createjeep	Make a jeep
ch_createairboat	Makes an airboat
crosshair 0	Disables Crosshair
shake	Creates an earthquake.
r_screenoverlay effects/combine_binocoverlay.vmt	Gives you combine vision during gameplay.
r_screenoverlay effects/tp_eyefx/tp_eyefx.vmt	Gives you weird vision during gameplay.
item_healthvial	Gives you the small health vial (10HP)
item_healthkit	Gives you the large health kit (25HP)
mat_yuv 0	Enables Color Mode
cl_enablehud 0	Toggles HUD off.
cl_drawhud 0	Toggles HUD off.
sv_unlockedchapters # (Note: 15 is end credits)	Unlock chapters 1 thru #
give item_suit	Gives you the HEV Suit
give weapon_physcannon	Gives you Gravity Gun
physcannon_megacannon 1	Makes your Gravity Gun a Super Gravity Gun
npc_create_equipment weapon_shotgun	NPC spawns equipped with a shotgun.
npc_create_equipment weapon_smg1	NPC spawns equipped with a SMG.
npc_create_equipment weapon_ar2	NPC spawns equipped with a pulse rifle.
npc_create_equipment weapon_crowbar	NPC spawns equipped with a crowbar.
npc_create_equipment weapon_RPG	NPC spawns equipped with a RPG rocket launcher.

Console Code

Open the console menu using ~ and imput this code:

bind key command

This binds a console command to a key. Note that if the command has arguments, quotes must be used. For example: bind x "impulse 101"

Be careful on which key you choose. If you use a key already in use for the game (W, A, S, D are for movement, 1-6 is used for weapons, G is for gravity gun, etc), the bind command will override the original command, and you will not be able to use it anymore.

Cheat	Effect
bind X "Impulse 101"	Creates a hot key for instant stock of weapnos and ammunition using the "x" key

How to Spawn NPCs

Access the console, type in "npc_create npc_" and replace the name with one of these:

Cheat	Effect
antlionguard
alyx
antlion
barnacle
barney
breen
citizen
combinedropship
combinegunship
combine_s
crow
seagull
pigeon
dog
eli
fastzombie
gman
helicopter
headcrab
headcrab_fast
headcrab_black
headcrab_poison
ichthyosaur
kleiner
launcher
manhack
metropolice
monk
mossman
poisonzombie
rollermine
cscanner
stalker
strider
vortigaunt
zombie
zombie_torso
turret_ceiling
turret_floor
combine_p

Map codes

Enter these with the 'map' code in the console. Press ~ to activate the console.

Cheat	Effect
d1_canals_01	Spawns you in the canals.
d1_town_01	Spawns you in Ravenholm
d1_trainstation_01	Spawns you in train station
d1_under_01	Spawns you in lab
d2_coast_01	Spawns you on the coast (Vehicle)
d2_prison_01	Spawns you in Nova Prospekt
d3_c17_01	Spawns you in the city 17 rebellion
d1_canals_02	Spawns you deeper in the canals.
d1_under_02	Spawns you in the lab chapter after the second load point.
d1_trainstation_05	Spawns in the train station after the third load point.
d1_trainstation_03	Spawns in the train station after the second load point.
d1_trainstation_02	Spawns you in train station after the first load point.
d1_town_05	Spawns you near the end of Ravenholm.
d1_town_04	Spawns you in Ravenholm after the third load point area.
d1_town_03	Spawns you in Ravenholm after the second load point area.
d1_town_02	Spawns you in Ravenholm after the first load point area.
d1_canals_end	Spawns you near the end of the canals.
d1_under_03	Spawns you in the lab chapter after the third load point.
d1_under_04	Spawn the lab chapter near the end.
d2_coast_02	Spawns you in the coast area after the first load point.
d2_coast_03	Spawns you in the coast area after the second load point.
d2_coast_04	Spawns you in the coast area after the third load point.
d2_coast_05	Spawns you in the coast area after the fourth load point.
d2_coast_06	Spawns you in the coast area after the fifth load point.
d2_coast_07	Spawns you in the coast area after the sixth load point.
d2_coast_08	Spawns you in the coast area near the end of it.
d2_prison_02	Spawns you in Nova Prospekt after the first load point.
d2_prison_03	Spawns you in Nova Prospekt after the second load point.
d2_prison_05	Spawns you in Nova Prospekt near the end of the level.
d2_prison_04	Spawns you in Nova Prospekt after the third load point.
d2_coast_09	Spawns you in the coast area after the eighth load point.
d2_coast_10	Spawns you in the coast area after the ninth load point.
d2_coast_11	Spawns you in the coast area after the tenth load point.
d2_coast_12	Spawns you near the end of the coast area.
d1_canals_03	Spawns in you in the canals after the second load point.
d1_canals_04	Spawns in you in the canals after the third load point.
d1_canals_05	Spawns in you in the canals after the fourth load point.
d1_canals_06	Spawns in you in the canals after the fifth load point.
d1_canals_07	Spawns in you in the canals after the sixth load point.
d1_canal_08	Spawns in you in the canals after the seventh load point.
d1_canal_09	Spawns in you in the canals after the eighth load point.
d1_canal_10	Spawns in you in the canals after the ninth load point.
d1_canals_11	Spawns in you in the canals after the tenth load point.
d1_canals_12	Spawns in you in the canals after the eleventh load point.
d1_canals_13	Spawns in you in the canals close to the end.
d3_c17_04	Spawns you in City 17 after the third load point.
d3_c17_03	Spawns you in City 17 after the second load point.
d3_c17_02	Spawns you in City 17 after the first load point.
d3_citadel_05	Spawns you at the end of the Citadel.
d3_citadel_04	Spawns you after the third load point in the Citadel.
d3_citadel_03	Spawns you after the second load point in the Citadel.
d3_citadel_02	Spawns you after the first load point in the Citadel.
d3_citadel_01	Spawns you near the beginning of the Citadel.
d2_prison_08	Spawns you near the end of Nova Prospekt.
d2_prison_07	Spawns you in Nova Prospekt after the sixth load point.
d2_prison_06	Spawns you in Nova Prospekt after the fifth load point.
d1_trainstation_06	Spawns you near the end of the train station.
d1_eli_02	Spawns you in Eli's Lab.
d1_eli_01	Spawns you after the canal, outside of Eli's Lab.
d3_c17_05	Spawns you in City 17 after the fourth load point.
d3_c17_06	Spawns you in City 17 after the fifth load point.
d3_c17_07	Spawns you in City 17 after the sixth load point.
d3_c17_08	Spawns you in City 17 after the seventh load point.
d3_c17_09	Spawns you in City 17 after the eighth load point.
d3_c17_10	Spawns you in City 17 after the ninth load point.
d3_c18_11	Spawns you in City 17 after the tenth load point.
credits	Starts you at the credits
intro	Starts you at the games Intro.
d1_breen_01	Spawns you at the beginning of Chapter 13.
d3_c17_13	Spawns you near the end of City 17.
d3_c17_12	Spawns you in City 17 after the eleventh load point.

Weapon cheats

To spawn armor, ammo, weapons, or any items of the nature, first open the console. Then type the following command:

give"weapon entity"

In place where weapon entity is, you input one of the codes below.

The Organic Manipulator cannot be spawned because the map chooses whether or not it is organic. Refer to another cheat for that weapon.

Cheat	Effect
weapon_357	357 Magnum Revolver
weapon_pistol	Pistol
weapon_ar2	Overwatch Standard Issue Pusle-Rifle
weapon_bugbait	Bug Bait (from Antlion Guards)
weapon_crossbow	Crossbow
weapon_crowbar	Gordon's classic
item_dynamic_resupply	Fragmentation Grenade
weapon_physcannon	The Manipulator
weapon_rpg	Rocket Launcher
weapon_shotgun	Shotgun
weapon_smg1	MP7 with grenade launcher
weapon_annabelle	Father Annabelle Grigori's shotgun, uses 357 magnum ammo

Slow Deaths

Open the console while playing the game, enter cl_phys_timescale 0.05 or any of the others listed below. (1 sets the game back to normal speed)

Cheat	Effect
0.05	slow
0.5	mid-slow
0.1	super-slow
0.0	stop time

Obtain and use the Super Gravity Gun in early levels

You must have sv_cheats 1 and access to the console for this to work. Enter the following commands in the console in order:

Cheat	Effect
map d3_citadel_04	Changes you to a level where you start with the super gravity gun
changelevel d1_trainstation_01	Switches you to the first level, replace d1_trainstation_01 with other map names if you want
give weapon_physcannon	Gives you the gravity gun again

Console Commands

Use the [~] key during gameplay to bring up the console and enter the following commands there:

Cheat	Effect
stop	Stops recording the current demo.
record demo_name	Records a demo of all the user's actions within the game until the "stop" command is issued.
play demo_name	Plays demo.(change demo_name to the demo you want to be played)

'Alyx Gun'

Enter these codes in the console to get the 'Alyx Gun', which appears to be some kind of prototype pistol. Goes as the a third pistol, has 30 bullet clip, no extra ammo, and it looks like an iron bar that was surgically put into Gordon's side.

Cheat	Effect
give weapon_alyxgun	Gives you the 'Alyx Gun'
sk_plr_dmg_alyxgun #	# is new damage for Alyx Gun (default 150
sk_max_alyxgun #	# is new max ammo for Alyx Gun (default 0)