Deadlock Cheats — Commands — sandbox console tools, not for matchmaking
Deadlock cheat commands — console tools for sandbox and custom lobbies
Verified console commands that require cheats enabled. They do not work in standard matchmaking.
Deadlock cheat commands are Source 2 console tools. Community documentation is clear: commands that require cheats will not work in standard multiplayer matches. Use them in Hero Sandbox, local tests, or custom lobbies where the host has enabled cheats.
How to open the console
Enable the developer console in Deadlock’s advanced settings, then bind a key if tilde is missing on your layout. If a command does nothing, cheats are probably disabled for that session.
Useful sandbox commands
| Command | Requires cheats | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| citadel_hero_testing_enabled true | Menu: no / tools: yes | Shows Hero Sandbox testing tools |
| citadel_hero_testing_infinite_money true | Yes | Infinite souls and ability points in tests |
| citadel_enable_no_hero_death | Yes | Invincibility for sandbox drills |
| citadel_ability_cooldown_max 2 | Yes | Short cooldowns while practicing kits |
| citadel_rapid_stamina_regen true | Yes | Fast stamina regen in tests |
| citadel_create_unit | Yes | Spawn an allied dummy |
| citadel_spawn_nearby_neutrals | Yes | Respawn nearby camps |
| citadel_allow_purchasing_anywhere true | Yes | Buy items off shop pads in tests |
Commands vs third-party deadlock cheats
Console tools are not a ranked advantage. If you were searching deadlock cheats for a paid listing, that is a different path: View Deadlock Product. Mixing the two searches is how people install malware from unofficial “command packs.”