A comprehensive list of all Stellaris cheats and console commands.

      Managing a galactic empire in Stellaris can be quite challenging. A single unsuccessful war, an economic downturn, or a neighbor boasting an unusually large fleet can transform a promising game into a protracted calamity. You might want to rectify an error or test a particular strategy. Occasionally, you might simply be curious about what occurs when your empire suddenly has more alloys than rationality.

      This is where the console commands in Stellaris come into play. These cheats allow you to add resources, complete research, manipulate empires, generate ships, activate events, or maneuver the galaxy in ways that standard gameplay does not typically permit.

      Before you proceed, there are some important details to keep in mind. Console commands are primarily for the PC version of Stellaris, and the command console is accessible only outside of Ironman mode. If you’re aiming for achievements, using cheats will hinder those efforts since they are considered as cheating, which is why Ironman mode restricts the console.

      Here’s how to utilize cheats in Stellaris, along with a selection of the most beneficial console commands to begin with.

      **How to enter Stellaris cheats**

      To activate console commands in Stellaris, press the tilde key (`~`) on your keyboard, which is typically located above the Tab key and to the left of the number 1. On some keyboards, you might need to use Shift + Alt + C instead. When the console opens, input or paste the desired command and hit Enter.

      If a command features something in brackets, like [amount], [empire ID], or [technology ID], be sure to substitute that with the corresponding value you wish to use. Do not include the brackets unless the command specifically states to do so. Many commands also require IDs, and the easiest way to obtain those is by using the command “debug_tooltip.”

      After executing that command, hover over any empire, species, planet, fleet, or other in-game object to see more detailed ID information. This method is particularly helpful for acquiring the precise IDs needed for more complex commands.

      **Main Stellaris cheats**

      | Command | Description |

      |---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|

      | activate_all_traditions | Activates all Traditions. |

      | activate_ascension_perk | Activates the specified Ascension Perk; pressing Tab reveals IDs.|

      | activate_gateways | Activates all gateways in the galaxy. |

      | activate_relic | Activates the triumph effect of a relic. |

      | activate_tradition | Activates the specified Tradition; pressing Tab reveals IDs. |

      | add_anomaly | Adds an anomaly ID to the selected celestial body. |

      | add_intel | Adds intel toward a target empire. |

      | add_loyalty | Adds loyalty toward a target subject. |

      | add_opinion | Increases one empire’s opinion of another. |

      | add_pops | Creates pops from a species ID on the selected celestial body. |

      | add_relic | Grants a relic; typing all grants all relics. |

      | add_ship | Creates a fleet with one ship of the specified design. |

      | add_spynetwork_value | Adds infiltration progress to a spy network. |

      | add_time | Adds a specified amount of days, months, or years. |

      | add_trait_leader | Adds a trait to a leader. |

      | add_trait_species | Adds a trait to a species. |

      | advance_council_agenda | Adds progress to the council agenda. |

      | ai | Toggles AI on or off. |

      | alloys | Adds Alloys. |

      | annex | Takes control of all worlds and starbases of a target empire. |

      | break_fleet_contract | Returns a selected leased fleet to its original owner. |

      | build_pops | Assembles pops on the selected celestial body. |

      | cash | Adds Energy Credits. |

      | colonize | Starts colonization of the selected celestial body using a pop ID. |

      | communications | Establishes communications with empires. |

      | contact | Starts first contact with all empires. |

      | create_megastructure | Creates a megastructure in the current system. |

      | create_navy | Creates a fleet using your most recent ship designs. |

      | damage | Deals hull damage to ships in the selected fleet. |

      | debug_nomen | Makes AI empires refuse player proposals. |

      | debug_yesmen | Makes AI empires accept player proposals. |

      | effect add_building = | Adds a building to the selected celestial body. |

      | effect add_deposit = | Adds a resource deposit or planetary feature. |

      | effect remove_deposit = | Removes