You stand on a ridge while wind eats the torchlight and your map refuses to show the next marker. In that silence you realize the grind could swallow hours of play — or you could press a key and change the rules. I learned which keys to press the hard way; now I’ll tell you what actually matters.
I test console commands and cheats so you don’t have to guess. You’ll get precise steps, the exact spawn names for Deep North items, and when to hit pause and make a backup. I’ll point out pitfalls and small wins so you waste less time and die less often.
All Deep North console commands in Valheim
I once enabled a console option in a crowded café, clicked one wrong box, and had to explain why my desktop was full of trolls. The Deep North adds new loot and hazards, and the console is the fastest way to sample that content without weeks of grind.
Start on Steam: open your Library, right-click Valheim, choose Properties, and add -console to the Launch Options. Once active, press the console key (usually F5) and use commands. The basic pattern for spawning is:
- spawn <Item> <Number>
How do I enable console commands in Valheim?
On Steam, go to Library → Valheim → Properties → Launch Options and paste -console. Restart the game. If you use Proton or a non-Steam client, check the platform’s launch flag equivalent. Steam is the common denominator here; Valheim retails for $19.99 (€18) on that storefront.
What console commands spawn Deep North items?
Think of console names like recipe tags — exact spelling matters. Copy the item name, paste after spawn, and add a number. Here are lists you’ll use most.
Items
I once mis-typed a spawn name and watched my chest fill with nothing but logs; the game doesn’t forgive sloppy text. Use these exact tokens when spawning.
- bloodgoldkey
- FaderEmber
- ice
- Modkeys
- Sealhide
- CrownJewel
- FrostCore
- Leatherstraps
- Nornthread
- Orbthunderblood
- ElakingHairBundle
- Hook
- Moosehide
- Sealblubber
- memorialcoal
Foods and plantables
I watched a player run out of food two minutes into a boss fight because they assumed craft names were obvious. They’re not — treat the list like inventory shorthand.
- Kale
- BakdedPoteitr
- Kalchips
- oatmilk
- ovenpancake
- Oatseeds
- Cookedmoose
- Lingonberry
- oatmeallingonberryjam
- Sealsoup
- Poteitr
- Fishsoup
- oatflour
- meatballsmashedpoteitr
Weapons and gear
I once watched someone spawn a cascade of gold weapons and immediately regret it — overstacked drops can ruin immersion. Still, if your goal is testing builds or the new boss, these names let you experiment fast.
- bloodgoldkey
- shovel
- AxeGold_BloodLightning
- CrossbowGold_BloodLightning
- MaceGold_BloodLightning
- SwordGold_BloodLightning
- Battleaxe_Gold_Frostfire
- BowGold
- Capdeepnorth
- AtgeirGold_BloodLightning
- BowGold_BloodLightning
- KnifeGold_BloodLightning
- SpearGold_BloodLightning
- saddlemoose
- grapplinghook
- BattleaxeGold_BloodLightning
- FirstGold_BloodLightning
- SledgeGold_BloodLightning
- AtgeierGold_Frostfire
- Bowgold_Frostfire
- SledgeGold_Frostfire
- SwordGold
- LanternHooded
- AxeGold_Frostfire
- CrossbowGold_Frostfire
- ShieldGold
- Arrowbloodgold
All singleplayer cheat codes in Valheim
I ran cheats extensively on a private world to stress-test the Deep North, then exported saves before every risky experiment. Singleplayer cheat commands give immediate control over health, time, enemies, and map state — use them to shorten the trial-and-error loop.
| Command | How it Works |
|---|---|
| god | Enables God Mode. |
| heal | Heal your current max health. |
| puke | Resets health and stamina by emptying food. |
| tame | Tames all creatures around you. |
| ghost | All enemies will ignore you. |
| killall | Kills all nearby enemies. |
| raiseskill <Skill> <Amount> | Increases the named skill by entered value. |
| resetcharacter | All character data gets reset. |
| hair | Removes character’s hair. |
| beard | Removes character’s beard. |
| model 0 | Pivots to masculine body type. |
| model 1 | Pivots to feminine body type. |
| resetmap | Hides the entire map. |
| pos | Displays player’s coordinate. |
| goto [coordinate 1, coordinate 2] | Teleports players to a specific coordinate. |
| location | Sets spawn location. |
| freefly | Activates the free camera. |
| ffsmooth 1 | Free camera has smooth movements. |
| ffsmooth 0 | Resets smooth movements to normal. |
| exploremap | Reveals the entire map. |
| dpsdebug | Toggles dps debug print on and off |
| wind <angle> <intensity> | Allows you to control the intensity and direction of the wind. |
| resetwind | Resets the intensity and angle of the wind. |
| tod | Allows you to change the time of the day. |
| event [name] | Begin the named event. |
| players [nr] | Change the difficulty level. |
| randomevent | Begin a random event. |
| removedps | Removes all dropped items from an area. |
| stopevent | Stop the current event. |
Use a copied save when experimenting. Corruptions and unintended progression changes are rare but real; backups cost nothing and save time. I recommend Steam Cloud off while testing, then re-enable if you want sync.
How do I use cheats without breaking my save?
Make a manual backup: find your save folder (Valheim Data path varies by OS), copy the save files, and annotate the timestamp. Use cheats on the copy, not your main life. If you use mods from Nexus Mods or community Discords, test their interactions in isolation.
I treat console commands like a skeleton key for the game’s locked chests; they reveal what’s behind the door without the lockpicking. Use them to prototype builds, test boss mechanics, or learn where new resources spawn. But remember: spawning rare loot collapses the sense of achievement like a torch under a falling snow — plan your experiments and then play the actual game without cheats if you care about the forward experience.
Want to argue whether cheats spoil the point of survival games or simply speed up learning — which side are you on?