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Cheats & Secrets

Overview



Baldur's Gate 3 does not include traditional cheat codes or unlock codes that you type into a menu. However, it does have a developer console that allows for extensive cheating on PC, as well as numerous secrets, Easter eggs, and hidden content intentionally placed by Larian Studios. This guide covers how to enable the console, all known console commands, and a comprehensive list of hidden features, Easter eggs, and exploitable (but developer-intended) secrets. Note: Using the console may disable achievements; use a mod like Script Extender to re-enable them if desired.

Developer Console Cheats (PC Only)



Enabling the Developer Console


1. Open the game's launch options in Steam/GOG/Epic: Right-click the game in your library > Properties > General > Launch Options.
2. Add the following: `--console` (no quotes).
3. Launch the game. In-game, press the tilde key (`~`) to open the console. On some keyboards, it may be the key above Tab or beside 1.

Essential Console Commands


Commands are case-sensitive; type them exactly as shown.

CommandEffectExample
`Osis.TemplateAddToPlayer(\"[itemUUID]\", [quantity])`Adds an item to your inventory. UUIDs are long strings (see below).`Osis.TemplateAddToPlayer(\"hag_eye\", 1)`
`Osis.GiveExperience([amount])`Grants XP to the entire party.`Osis.GiveExperience(5000)`
`Osis.SetStrength([value])`Sets the character's Strength score (1-30).`Osis.SetStrength(20)`
`Osis.SetDexterity([value])`Sets Dexterity.`Osis.SetDexterity(20)`
`Osis.SetConstitution([value])`Sets Constitution.`Osis.SetConstitution(20)`
`Osis.SetIntelligence([value])`Sets Intelligence.`Osis.SetIntelligence(20)`
`Osis.SetWisdom([value])`Sets Wisdom.`Osis.SetWisdom(20)`
`Osis.SetCharisma([value])`Sets Charisma.`Osis.SetCharisma(20)`
`Osis.AddGold([amount])`Adds gold to your character.`Osis.AddGold(10000)`
`Osis.AddCampSupplies([amount])`Adds camp supplies.`Osis.AddCampSupplies(80)`
`Osis.AddAllSpells()`Adds every spell to your spellbook (can cause bugs).–
`Osis.RemoveAllSpells()`Removes all spells.–
`Osis.LongRest()`Triggers a long rest immediately.–
`Osis.ShortRest()`Triggers a short rest.–
`Osis.KillSelectedTarget()`Kills the currently selected unit (must be targeting).–
`Osis.ResurrectPartyMembers()`Revives all dead party members.–
`Osis.UnlockAllTeleportPoints()`Reveals all waypoints on the map.–
`Osis.EnableAchievements()`Re-enables achievements if they were disabled by console usage.–
`Osis.SetLevel([level])`Sets character level (1-12).`Osis.SetLevel(12)`
`Osis.GiveProficiency([proficiencyName])`Grants a proficiency (e.g., \"Armour: Light Armour\").–

Useful Item UUIDs (partial list)


  • Legendary weapons: `\"SwordOfTheGods\"` (Silver Sword of the Astral Plane), `\"Nyrulna\"` (trident), `\"CrossbowOfTheGarlicBreath\"` (Harold? Use `\"Rare\_Crossbow\_Sharpshooter\"`). Better to search online for updated UUID lists.

  • Key quest items: `\"HagEye\"`, `\"NecromancyOfThay\"`, `\"BloodOfLathander\"`.

  • Gold: `Osis.AddGold(99999)` works faster than item.


    • Important Notes on Console Cheats


  • Using any command may disable Steam achievements permanently for that save. Use `Osis.EnableAchievements()` to re-enable, but it doesn't always work. Better to back up saves.

  • Adding items can break quest triggers; save before using.

  • Console commands are not available on consoles (PS5, Xbox) or Mac (unless you launch with the same parameter, but Mac console is limited).


    • Secrets & Hidden Features



    1. The Necromancy of Thay


  • Location: In the Blighted Village, inside the apothecary's cellar. Solve the mural puzzle to open the secret door behind the bookcase; the book is on an altar.

  • Use: Read the book to gain the ability to speak with the dead without a spell slot. Later, you can unlock its full power by finding three rare necromancy tomes scattered across Acts 2 and 3.


    • 2. The Blood of Lathander


  • Location: Rosymorn Monastery in Act 1. Complete the puzzle in the stained-glass room to get the ceremonial weapon, then insert it into the statue in the basement. Take the mace – but beware the trap! You can disarm it by destroying four crystal pillars or by using a combination lock.

  • Benefit: +3 mace that deals radiant damage and blinds fiends/undead on hit.


    • 3. Owlbear Cub


  • How to get: Defeat the owlbear mother in Act 1 (or intimidate her). Later, the cub appears in the goblin camp. Kill or persuade the goblins to let you take it. It will appear at your camp after a few long rests.

  • Secret: If you also get the scratch dog, they will interact. The cub can eventually be tamed as a pet and even fight in combat at a later stage.


    • 4. The Adamantine Forge


  • Location: Under the Grymforge in Act 1. Solve the puzzle by finding two molds and then fighting the lava elemental boss. Activate the forge to craft legendary armor or weapons.

  • Tip: Use the hammer in the fight to instantly kill the boss. The resulting items are powerful but use a single-use mold.


    • 5. The Mysterious Carrion (Act 3)


  • Location: Philgrave's Mansion. You can find the Necromancer's lair behind a painting. Loot the necromancy notes and the unique staff.


    • 6. The Djinni's Ring (Act 3)


  • Location: The Circus of the Last Days. Play the Djinni's game and win the jackpot. He will cheat and teleport you to a jungle. There, fight the boss and loot the Djinni Ring, which gives you a free cast of Wish? No, but it's a powerful ring that gives you one free spell every short rest.


    • 7. The Sussur Tree & Sussur Blooms


  • Location: Underdark, near the arcane tower. You can pick Sussur Blooms, which act as anti-magic grenades. Very useful against magic-heavy enemies.


    • Easter Eggs



    1. The 'Control' Easter Egg


  • In Act 3, near the font of the House of Hope, you can find a note referencing a 'FBCK' (Federal Bureau of Control) – a nod to Remedy's Control game.


    • 2. The 'Boo' Easter Egg


  • Minsc, when recruited, carries a miniature giant space hamster named Boo. If you use Speak with Animals on Boo, he says a phrase referencing the original Baldur's Gate games. Boo also has a hidden dialogue if you try to use him as a weapon (no effect).


    • 3. The 'Divinity Original Sin 2' References


  • Several items and characters reference Larian's previous game: the 'Red Prince' armor, the 'Pet Pal' ability (here as Speak with Animals), and a painting of the 'Godwoken' in the wizard's tower.


    • 4. The 'Skeletons' Joke


  • In the House of Healing, you can find a skeleton lying in a bathtub. If you examine it, the narrator says \"Just a skeleton taking a bath. Nothing to see here.\"


    • 5. The 'Cows' Easter Egg


  • In Act 2, near the Last Light Inn, there is a cow that speaks if you have Speak with Animals. It complains about its life, and if you talk to it again later, it says something even darker (related to the curse).


    • 6. The 'Harry Potter' Reference


  • In Act 3, in the Lower City, you can find a house that looks like 12 Grimmauld Place. The owner is a 'Mrs. Black' (reference to Sirius Black).


    • 7. The 'Minecraft' Creeper


  • In the Underdark, near the arcane tower, there is a mossy statue that looks exactly like a Creeper from Minecraft. It does not explode; it's just a stone statue.


    • 8. The 'Bards' Joke


  • If you play as a Bard and use Performance, you can attract a crowd. One of the NPCs will occasionally say \"I can't believe it's not butter!\" – a reference to the old meme.


    • Exploit-Safe Secrets (Developer-Intended)



    1. Bag of Holding Trick


  • While the game has no bag of holding item, you can use the Traveller's Chest in camp to store infinite items. Alternatively, you can throw items into a container and carry that container. This is not a bug but an intended mechanic.


    • 2. The 'Turn-Based Mode' Exploit


  • Outside combat, you can enter turn-based mode (Shift+Space) to freeze time. This lets you walk through hostile areas without triggering traps or ambushes. Use it to steal items right in front of NPCs if you’re quick enough.


    • 3. The 'Dream Visitor' Secret


  • The Dream Visitor character is not who they seem. If you refuse their dream gifts multiple times, you unlock a special dialogue option that reveals their true nature – a netherese creation. This leads to a unique ending variant.


    • 4. The 'Iron Throne' Prison


  • In Act 3, rescuing the prisoners from the Iron Throne is a timed mission. If you use Dimension Door or teleportation, you can save everyone easily. The devs intended you to plan, not brute-force.


    • 5. The 'Shadowheart's Night Orchid' Secret


  • If you give Shadowheart a night orchid (found in Act 2), she has a unique dialogue line. Not a major secret but a nice touch.


    • 6. The 'Stealth Archer' Overpowered Build


  • Playing as a Gloom Stalker Ranger / Assassin Rogue / Fighter can one-shot most bosses on turn 1. This is not a secret but a well-known build that the developers balanced around.


    • Legitimate Hidden Content



    1. The 'Orpheus' Quest


  • If you side with the emperor fully, you may miss the Githyanki rebellion. To unlock the secret Orpheus ending, you need to refuse the emperor's final request and free Orpheus from the prism using a special weapon (the Orphic Hammer).


    • 2. The 'House of Hope' – Hidden Raphael Battle


  • In Act 3, you can break into Raphael's home (House of Hope). There, you can steal the Orphic Hammer and fight a secret boss: Raphael in his devil form. Winning unlocks a special dialogue with Raphael and the ability to free Orpheus.


    • 3. The 'Ansur' the Dragon


  • In Act 3, under the Wyrm's Rock prison, there is a secret dragon boss named Ansur. He is tied to the Emperor's backstory. To find him, solve a puzzle involving a hidden lever and a sacrificial sword. Defeating him gives you the legendary item 'The Dragon's Wrath' (a helm).


    • 4. The 'Minsc and Boo' Companion


  • You can recruit Minsc in Act 3 if you help the Guild against the Stone Lord. After the battle, knock Minsc unconscious (non-lethal damage) and then recruit him. He is a powerful Ranger with his unique hamster.


    • 5. The 'Dark Urge' Exclusive Content


  • Choosing the Dark Urge origin unlocks unique items and cutscenes, including a special cloak from the butler, the ability to summon a necromancer's servant, and a hidden redemption arc or full evil ending.


Conclusion



Baldur's Gate 3 is filled with secrets, Easter eggs, and hidden content that reward exploration and creativity. While official cheat codes are absent, the developer console provides extensive cheating capabilities on PC. Enjoy discovering all the hidden treasures and jokes Larian Studios has embedded in the game!