Sons of the Forest Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Learn how to enable and use console commands and cheats in Sons of the Forest to modify gameplay, spawn items, and control game elements.

By Sons Of The Forest Guide Team · Updated June 9, 2026 · generic
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Enabling Console Commands

Sons of the Forest features a built-in developer console on PC, powered by the Unity Engine, that allows players to input various commands to alter their gameplay experience. To activate this console, a specific hidden phrase must be typed during gameplay, followed by an activation key.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to enable the console:

  1. Launch the Game: Start Sons of the Forest and load into either a single-player or multiplayer save file, ensuring your character is fully in the game world.
  2. Type the Passcode: Without opening any menus or seeing a text box, type the word cheatstick blindly on your keyboard. There will be no visual confirmation that you are typing.
  3. Activate the Console: Press the F1 key on your keyboard. A command overlay should then appear at the top of your screen.
  4. Enter Commands: Once the overlay is visible, you can type your desired command into the text box and press Enter to execute it.

If the F1 key does not bring up the console, verify that your save file is not corrupted (located at C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\LocalLow\Endnight\SonsOfTheForest\Saves), and then try typing cheatstick again.

Using Console Commands

After enabling the console, you can input a variety of commands to modify game elements. Some commands require an “on” or “off” suffix to toggle their effects. For item spawning, you’ll need to know the specific Item ID and desired amount.

Here is a list of verified console commands and their functions:

God Mode & Combat Commands:

  • godmode on: Activates God Mode, providing infinite health, stamina, and full hunger/hydration.
  • godmode off: Disables God Mode.
  • killradius [Number]: Eliminates all living entities (cannibals, mutants, animals) within the specified radius. For example, killradius 10.
  • invisible on: Makes your character undetectable to enemies, causing them to ignore you.
  • invisible off: Disables invisibility.
  • regenhealth: Instantly restores your health.
  • aigodmode on: Enables God Mode for companion characters.
  • aigodmode off: Disables God Mode for companions.

Exploration & Utility Commands:

  • cavelight on: Illuminates caves, removing darkness without needing a flashlight or torch.
  • cavelight off: Turns off the cave light effect.
  • settimeofday morning: Changes the time of day to early morning.
  • settimeofday night: Changes the time of day to night.
  • locktimeofday morning: Locks the time of day to morning. This can be overridden by other settimeofday commands.
  • locktimeofday night: Locks the time of day to night.
  • speedyrun on: Significantly increases your sprinting speed.
  • speedyrun off: Disables speedy run.
  • superjump on: Allows your character to jump exceptionally high.
  • superjump off: Disables super jump.
  • freecamera: Enables a free-moving camera, useful for screenshots.
  • forcerain: Initiates rain after a brief delay.
  • showhud off: Removes the Heads-Up Display (HUD).
  • showhud on: Restores the HUD.
  • toggleplayerstats: Displays an on-screen menu with various player statistics. Typing it again disables the menu.
  • playervisibility on: Creates a small on-screen menu showing your visibility stats.
  • playervisibility off: Turns off the visibility stats menu.

Progression & Stats Commands:

  • buffstats: Provides a significant boost to your survival stats.
  • buildhack on: Bypasses all crafting and building requirements, allowing instant placement and completion of blueprints without materials.
  • addallitems: Fills your inventory with every obtainable item, including story items, weapons, and keycards.
  • removeallitems: Removes most items that were added via commands.
  • instantbookbuild on: Instantly creates anything placed from the building book.

Item Spawning Commands:

  • additem X: Spawns the specified item. Replace X with the item’s name (e.g., additem chainsaw).
  • spawnitem [Item ID] [Amount]: Spawns a specific item by its numerical ID and a specified quantity.
    • spawnitem 356: Spawns a Modern Axe.
    • spawnitem 392 50: Spawns 50 Sticks.
    • spawnitem 78 100: Spawns 100 Logs. (Note: Spawning too many logs can cause performance issues).
    • spawnitem 418: Spawns the Wire attachment.

World & AI Commands:

  • addcharacter robby: Adds another Kelvin to your game.
  • addcharacter virginia: Adds another Virginia to your game.
  • aipause on: Pauses all AI activity.
  • aipause off: Unpauses all AI activity.
  • spawnworldobject x: Spawns the specified object into the world (e.g., spawnworldobject rock).
  • season spring: Changes the game season to spring.
  • season summer: Changes the game season to summer.
  • season autumn: Changes the game season to autumn.
  • season winter: Changes the game season to winter.
  • creepyvillage: Spawns cave monsters on the surface.
  • createlight: Spawns a floating light source.

WeMod Cheats and Third-Party Tools

In addition to the built-in console commands, third-party programs like WeMod offer a range of cheats for Sons of the Forest. WeMod is a client that injects cheats into your game without installing files directly into the game directory.

To use WeMod:

  1. Download and Install: Obtain WeMod and create an account.
  2. Launch Game via WeMod: WeMod should automatically detect Sons of the Forest if it’s installed. Press “Play” within WeMod.
  3. Load or Start Game: Select an existing save game or begin a new one.
  4. Activate Debug Console: Press F10 (the current button for the Debug Console) to enable Debug Console Command mode, which should be indicated by a beep.
  5. Access Commands: Press F1 to bring up a list of console commands.

Some of the cheats available through WeMod include:

  • Build Anywhere
  • Fast 3D Printers
  • Fully Rested
  • Game Speed adjustment
  • Immune to Fire
  • Infinite Flashlight Battery
  • Infinite Fuel
  • Infinite Fullness, Hydration, Stamina, Lung Capacity
  • Infinite Jumps
  • Infinite Printer Resin
  • Infinite Strength
  • Infinite Temperature
  • Invisibility
  • No Building Requirements
  • No Fall Damage
  • No Item Limit
  • One Hit Cut Trees
  • Set Damage Multiplier
  • Set Jump Height Multiplier
  • Set Last Hovered Item Amount
  • Set Running, Swimming, Walking Speed Multipliers
  • Set Time Speed Multiplier
  • Stop Time
  • Unbreakable Armor
  • Unlimited Ammo

It’s important to note that if you reload your game, you must disable and re-enable the Debug Command Console for WeMod-based cheats to function again.

Important Considerations

Using console commands and cheats in Sons of the Forest comes with several important considerations:

  • Offline Play Recommended: Always use cheat and modding clients while playing offline. Using them in online multiplayer can lead to being banned.
  • Potential for Bugs and Crashes: Cheats, especially those from third-party tools or excessive use of native commands (like spawning too many items), can cause game crashes or introduce unexpected bugs.
  • Achievement Disruption: Utilizing developer console commands can interfere with the game’s internal milestone triggers. Commands like addallitems or teleportation can desynchronize progression flags, making it unlikely to unlock story-based or collection-based Steam achievements on that specific playthrough. If you are an achievement hunter, it’s best to avoid using these commands on your primary save.
  • Save File Integrity: Commands were originally for developer testing and can sometimes destabilize the game engine. It is advisable to back up your save files before extensively using native developer tools. Forcing extreme situations, such as spawning thousands of items, can overload the physics engine, leading to severe frame drops or game crashes.

FAQ

Does Sons of the Forest have built-in console commands? Yes, Sons of the Forest has a built-in developer console that can be activated by typing cheatstick blindly and then pressing F1.

Can I get banned for using console commands in Sons of the Forest? While the built-in console commands generally don’t lead to bans in single-player, using third-party cheat clients like WeMod or any cheats in online multiplayer can result in a ban. It’s recommended to use cheats only in offline gameplay.

Do console commands disable achievements? Yes, using console commands, especially those that grant items or alter progression, can severely interfere with achievement unlocking on that specific save file.

How do I spawn specific items using console commands? You can use additem X (replacing X with the item name) or spawnitem [Item ID] [Amount]. For example, spawnitem 356 for a Modern Axe or spawnitem 78 100 for 100 Logs.

What should I do if the F1 key doesn’t work to open the console? Ensure your save file is not corrupted and try typing cheatstick again. If using WeMod, ensure Debug Console Command mode is activated with F10 before pressing F1.

Can I use console commands to change the time of day? Yes, commands like settimeofday morning or settimeofday night will instantly change the time. You can also locktimeofday morning to keep it at a specific time.