GTA 5 Cheats for PC: Codes List and How to Use Them
Short answer: on PC, press the tilde key (~) during GTA 5 story mode to open the cheat console, type a code such as PAINKILLER or TOOLUP and press Enter. Cheats only work in story mode, not in GTA Online, and activating one disables trophies and achievements until you reload a save. Below is the list of the most useful codes, grouped by type.
Grand Theft Auto V remains one of the most played games on PC years after its release, and cheats are still the fastest way to have fun in Los Santos without grinding. This guide covers how to enter them, the codes that matter and the limitations to know before you start.
How to enter cheats in GTA 5 on PC
- Load a story mode save, not GTA Online.
- Press the tilde key (~), located under Esc on most US and UK keyboards. On some layouts, such as AZERTY, the console key is the one directly under Esc.
- Type the code in capital or lower-case letters.
- Press Enter. A confirmation appears on screen.
You can also call codes from Michael, Franklin or Trevor’s in-game phone, and console players use button combinations. Once you enter a code, it is saved in the console history, so pressing the up arrow lets you reuse it quickly.
Player cheats
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| PAINKILLER | Invincibility for five minutes |
| TURTLE | Full health and armor |
| LAWYERUP | Lower wanted level by one star |
| FUGITIVE | Raise wanted level by one star |
| POWERUP | Recharge the character’s special ability |
| CATCHME | Fast running |
| GOTGILLS | Fast swimming |
| HOPTOIT | Super jump |
| SKYFALL | Start a skydive from high in the air |
| SKYDIVE | Give a parachute |
| LIQUOR | Drunk mode |
Weapon and combat cheats
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| TOOLUP | Give weapons and ammo |
| HIGHEX | Explosive ammo rounds |
| INCENDIARY | Flaming bullets |
| HOTHANDS | Explosive melee attacks |
| DEADEYE | Slow motion aim (enter several times to strengthen) |
World cheats
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| MAKEITRAIN | Change the weather |
| SNOWDAY | Slippery cars |
| FLOATER | Moon gravity |
| SLOWMO | Slow motion (enter several times to strengthen) |
Vehicle spawn cheats
| Code | Vehicle |
|---|---|
| BUZZOFF | Buzzard attack helicopter |
| COMET | Comet sports car |
| RAPIDGT | Rapid GT sports car |
| ROCKET | PCJ-600 motorcycle |
| OFFROAD | Sanchez dirt bike |
| BANDIT | BMX bike |
| VINEWOOD | Stretch limousine |
| BARNSTORM | Stunt plane |
| FLYSPRAY | Duster crop plane |
| HOLEIN1 | Golf caddy |
| TRASHED | Garbage truck |
Some vehicle codes, such as the Duke O’Death, the Dodo seaplane and the Kraken submarine, only work after unlocking them in the enhanced versions of the game through specific in-game requirements.
What cheats disable
- Achievements and trophies are disabled for the session once a cheat is active. Reload a save without cheats to restore them.
- Saving while a cheat is active does not keep the cheat, and some cheats cannot be used during certain missions.
- GTA Online does not support cheats at all. Using third-party mods or menus online breaks Rockstar’s rules and can lead to a ban.
Best cheats for having fun
Some combinations are a classic: SKYFALL followed by a parachute with SKYDIVE for a quick jump, FLOATER with a fast car for moon-gravity stunts, or HOTHANDS with PAINKILLER for chaos in the streets. If you just need to escape the police after a rampage, LAWYERUP is the fastest fix, but our guide on how to lose your wanted level shows how to do it without cheating.
Cheats and GTA 6
Rockstar has a long tradition of cheats in its single-player games, from the early games of the series that you can explore in our complete GTA timeline. Whether GTA 6 will keep this tradition has not been officially detailed. We list only verified codes in our GTA 6 cheats tracker, and players looking for extra content in GTA Online can check what is included in GTA+.
FAQ
Why is the cheat console not opening?
Make sure you are in story mode and use the key directly under Esc, which is the tilde key on US and UK keyboards. Some overlays or keyboard layouts can use the same key, so try closing them.
Do GTA 5 cheats work in GTA Online?
No. Cheat codes only work in single-player story mode.
Do cheats disable achievements permanently?
No. They are disabled only for the current session. Reloading a save without cheats re-enables them.
Can I turn a cheat off?
Many toggle cheats, such as slow motion, explosive ammo or moon gravity, are switched off by entering the same code again.