Cheats & Secrets - StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Cheats & Secrets for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Important Notes Before Using Cheats

Cheat codes are only available in single-player modes: Campaign, Challenge Missions, and Custom Games vs. AI (with the game set to "Single Player" or "Open" not ranked).

Cheats disable achievements and ladder progress in that game session. They are fully safe for offline play or casual custom games.

All codes are case-sensitive (must be typed exactly as shown) and are entered by pressing Enter to open the chat window.

Some cheats require the game to be in a specific state (e.g., during a mission or before selecting a unit).

Developer-intended: These codes were officially included by Blizzard for testing and fun.

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Full List of Cheat Codes

#### Resource Cheats (Instant Effect)

Code	Effect
`TookTheRedPill`	Gives 5,000 Minerals
`BunkersAndBunkers`	Gives 5,000 Vespene Gas
`ShowMeTheMoney`	Gives 5,000 Minerals and 5,000 Vespene Gas
`NeverGiveUpNeverSurrender`	Removes all resource costs for units and upgrades (free build) – stays active until deactivated
`IsThatACow?`	Gives all known tech tree upgrades on your current race (instant research) – works in campaign, not in multiplayer

#### Unit & Production Cheats

Code	Effect
`MoreDotsMoreDots`	All buildings and units are built instantly (no build time) – toggle on/off
`SpawnMoreOverlords`	Adds 5 of every production structure for your race (e.g., Barracks, Gateway, etc.) – only use once per game to avoid clutter
`SoSayWeAll`	Enables all upgrades for a selected unit instantly (e.g., weapons, armor, shields) – works on a per-unit basis
`ConsolePlayer`	Toggles unlimited unit selection (removes the 100-unit cap) – not needed in modern version but still works

#### Map & Vision Cheats

Code	Effect
`EyeOfSauron`	Reveals entire map (fog of war removed) – toggle on/off
`SpectralTomb`	Removes fog of war but leaves area already explored? Actually reveals all, but does not reveal invisible units.
`TerransUpTheNight`	Grants vision of all enemy units on minimap (like a permanent scan)
`UnlockedAndLoaded`	Unlocks all campaign missions and lets you replay any mission with any loadout (works in campaign menu)

#### Gameplay & Instant Win Cheats

Code	Effect
`You`	Defeat: Instantly loses the current mission (useful for skipping a mission) – use with caution
`GameOverMan`	Victory: Instantly wins the current mission – can also cause a draw if used improperly; best used when no enemies remain
`TywinLannister`	Enables the "Surrender" option in the menu (F10 > Surrender) – but `GameOverMan` is faster
`AllYourBaseAreBelongToUs`	Instant win if you are the only player left – works in custom games vs AI
`TechMastery`	Grants all campaign research upgrades instantly (applies to the Armory, Tech Lab, etc.) – only in campaign

#### Other Fun Cheats

Code	Effect
`LightsOut`	Toggles night/day cycle on some maps (visual, no gameplay effect)
`IHazCheezburger`	Spawns a giant hamburger (mineral caltrop) on the map – purely cosmetic
`SpawnCereal`	Spawns a bunch of zerglings that are friendly to you – but they are uncontrollable? Actually spawns a swarm of zerglings that attack nearest enemy
`WhoLetTheDogsOut`	Spawns a pack of Terran dogs (Marines with dog heads) – only in certain single-player maps? Might not work in modern version
`NeverMIndTheBollocks`	Toggles 'nuclear launch detected' sound on every unit click – annoying
`OpenSaysMe`	Opens all doors on the map that require triggers (like in campaign special doors) – may break missions

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Secret Missions & Easter Eggs

#### Secret Campaign Mission: "Piercing the Shroud"

Unlocked on the Hyperion research station after completing all four mid-game missions from the "Haven" and "Char" branches, plus having visited the laboratory console.

To access: On the Hyperion, go to the laboratory (left of the armory) and click on the glowing console. This unlocks the mission that reveals the hidden secret behind the Protoss and Zerg infestation. The mission is challenging – you control a small force to destroy a Zerg hive.

Accessible from the Hyperion: in the recreation center (lower left of the ship), click on the arcade machine. You can play a full horizontal shooter mini-game with three levels. High scores are tracked. No cheats affect it.

Zerg Mission Interactions: On the laboratory console, after certain missions, you can talk to Dr. Ariel Hanson and other characters about optional story details. Most are just lore, but one leads to the secret mission.

Terran Dominion News: If you click repeatedly on the TV in the cantina (main hall), you get different news broadcasts that comment on your progress. Some are humorous.

"I am a noob": In the campaign, if you type `IamAStarcraftNoob` (exact case) in chat during a mission, the game says "We know." – not an official cheat but a hidden script.

Starcraft II Anniversary: On July 27 or during anniversaries, Blizzard sometimes spawns special portraits or decals, but not in the standard game.

Secret Portraits: Complete all challenges on Brutal difficulty, earn all achievements, or collect all 30 Protoss artifacts in campaign to unlock exclusive portraits for your profile. These are not cheat-dependent but require secret conditions.

Hidden Skin: If you complete the campaign on Normal or harder, you unlock the "Jim Raynor" skin for Terran units in multiplayer? No – that was a pre-order bonus. The genuine unlock is merely cosmetic.

Infinite Resources in Early Missions: In "The Outlaws" mission, you can capture the extra SCVs from the mercenary base and keep mining until you trigger the next objective – not a cheat but an exploitative strategy.

Skip the Char Tunnels: In the Zerg campaign, you can macro and go straight for the main base without following the tunnels – leads to a quicker victory but no secret achievement.

How to Enter Cheat Codes

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Important Warnings

Do not use cheats in multiplayer, even in custom games with friends if the game is set to "Competitive" or "Ladder" – you risk account penalties.

Cheats deactivate achievements for that session. If you want to earn achievements, play without cheats.

Some cheats may crash the game on certain maps (e.g., `SpawnCereal` on non-Zerg maps). Save before experimenting.

Secret missions and Easter eggs do not require cheats – they are legitimate hidden content provided by Blizzard.

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Conclusion

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty offers a robust set of cheat codes for single-player fun, alongside genuine secrets like the hidden mission and the arcade mini-game. Use them responsibly to explore the game's mechanics or breeze through tough missions. For the full experience, attempt the secret missions and Easter eggs without cheats – they are rewarding challenges.