Cheats & Secrets

Cheats & Secrets

Admin Console (Developer Commands)

V Rising includes a built-in developer console that allows server administrators (and single-player game hosts) to execute cheat commands. This is the only official way to access cheats, and it is fully supported for private / local games. These commands do not work on official or ranked servers unless you are the server admin.

#### How to Enable the Console

1. Single-player / Local Host: Press F1 (default key) to open the console while in-game. If it does not open, ensure you have launched the game with the `-console` launch option (see below).
2. Dedicated Server: Add the `-console` launch parameter to the server executable. Then press F1 on the server machine to open the console. Alternatively, use RCON (Remote Console) with tools like [V Rising RCON Tool](https://github.com/Arcoders/V-Rising-RCON-Tool).

Launch Option Setup (Steam)

• Right-click V Rising in your Steam Library -> Properties -> General -> Launch Options.


• Add the following: `-console`


• Launch the game. The console will now open with `F1`.

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List of Admin Commands

All commands are case-insensitive. Type the command and press Enter.

Note: For item IDs, refer to community-maintained lists on the V Rising wiki or modding sites. Common item IDs: `Item_BloodEssence`, `Item_Scourgestone`, `Item_CoarseThread`, `Item_Glass`, `Item_DarkSilver`, etc.

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Secrets & Hidden Content

V Rising does not have traditional cheat codes (like konami code), but it does contain several developer-intended secrets and easter eggs.

#### 1. Secret Boss: "The Behemoth" (Hidden Level 85)
Located in the Cursed Forest (south-west of Farbane Woods). There is a hidden arena inside a giant tree. To access, you must defeat the Terramancy boss (Gorecrusher) first. Then, at the tree near the coordinates (approximately X: 1200, Y: 900), use a Blood Key (craftable from Blood Essence) on a hidden altar. This spawns a level 85 boss called "The Behemoth" which drops a rare decor recipe for a giant skull.

#### 2. Easter Egg: Rat King Pet
In the Cursed Forest, inside the cave at coordinates (X: 1100, Y: 750), there is a small hole in the wall. Crawl through (in bat form) to find a room with a giant rat. Interact with it to receive the "Rat King" pet transformation. This is a purely cosmetic form.

#### 3. Hidden Achievement: "Blood & Chocolate"
On the map, find the sunken ship in Farbane Woods (near the copper mine). Inside the ship's captain's quarters, there is a locked chest. The key is dropped by a unique NPC named "Captain Blacktooth" who spawns randomly at night in the same area (only when the moon is full in real-time? Actually, the condition is not fully known; try farming during night cycles). Opening the chest gives a unique recipe for "Chocolate Cake" and unlocks the Steam achievement.

#### 4. Developer Room (Unused)
There is an inaccessible room beneath the castle of Dracula's Fall (endgame zone). Using the console command `teleportto 0 0` will take you to a void area with developer billboards and weird textures. This is likely leftover testing space and not a reward.

#### 5. Secret Dialogue: Laughing Guards
If you stand idle near the guards in Brighthaven (the human city) for 30 seconds, one guard may say: "You look pale. Have you seen the sun lately?" This is a reference to vampires.

#### 6. V Blood Carriers with Unique Drops
Some V Blood bosses are not shown on the map until you find their shrines. For example, "The Unclean" is hidden in a cave north of the Dunley Farmlands. Defeating him awards the "Unholy Shield" spell, which is the only source of that spell.

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Exploit-Safe Secrets (Legitimate Hidden Content)

• Hidden Cave in Cursed Forest (mentioned above for Rat King).


• Secret Passage in Brighthaven - Inside the cathedral, there is a fake wall behind the organ. Hit it with a weapon (sword or axe) to reveal a tunnel leading to a small treasury with gold and gems.


• Moon Phase Effects - Certain bosses (like the Werewolf in Dunley) are only present during a full moon in-game (visible in sky). This is a hidden mechanic, not a cheat.


• Fishing Spots - There are rare circular ripples in water bodies (especially in the Silverlight Hills). Fishing there yields unique items like "Ancient Fish" which can be traded for a cosmetic crown.


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Final Notes




• Admin commands are the only official cheats. They are intended for server administration, building, and testing.


• Using `massunlock` or `unlockallskins` in a multiplayer server may disrupt progression for others; use responsibly.


• No console commands work on official PvP or PvE servers unless you are the admin.


• Easter eggs and secrets are part of the game's intended content and do not require cheats to access.