Cheats and Console Commands for Dragon Age: Origins

While experimenting with various spell combinations in Dragon Age: Origins, you might want to skip through certain plot elements or give yourself a boost in gold. For a comprehensive list of known Dragon Age: Origins cheats and console commands, refer to the table below.

Complete List of Cheats and Console Commands in Dragon Age: Origins

Even if you’re not keen on “cheating,”there are numerous useful commands you can access through the Dragon Age: Origins console. From uniting all your party members to bringing you back to the character creation menu, this list contains a variety of commands you may find beneficial.

Morrigan in Dragon Age: Origins. — Screenshot via BioWare

Of course, if cheating isn’t your cup of tea, you can still enjoy manipulating the story, acquiring numerous items, and temporarily enhancing your character.

Code Effect	Console Code
Add a party member by name.	runscript zz_addparty [insert name]
Add Copper. 1000 Copper equals 1 Gold.	runscript zz_money [insert amount]
Increase a companion’s approval rating.	runscript zz_addapproval [insert companion name] [insert amount]
Gain 3 Skill Points (saving and reloading required).	runscript zz_add_skills3
Add all achievements to your player profile.	runscript cheater
Add Jory and Daveth to your party.	runscript e3_addparty
Add special gifts to your inventory: Antivan Leather Boots, Dalish Gloves, Alistair’s Mother’s Amulet, Duncan’s Shield, Andraste’s Grace, Cute Nug.	runscript zz_party_addgifts
Add the one-handed and two-handed Starfang swords to your inventory (requires Warden’s Keep DLC).	runscript zz_starmetal_sword
Add plot-sensitive party member gifts to your inventory.	runscript zz_party_addgifts
Add a talent or spell based on the corresponding number to your character.	runscript addtalent [insert number]
Add traps to your inventory.	runscript zz_set_trap
Add XP to your character.	runscript addxp [insert amount]
Break the party companion limit.	runscript zz_addparty
Initiate the camp ambush (and set its plot flag), and teleport to the first camp.	runscript zz_camp_debug
Open the Enchantment Menu.	Runscript zz_upgrade
Execute a finishing blow (based on your equipped weapon).	runscript zz_deathblow
Create all Dragonbone Legion armor.	runscript zz_givearmor
Create one of every rune type.	runscript zz_createrunes
Gather all party members.	runscript zz_getparty
Provide the player with 1000 Mana, 1000 Health, 50 Strength, and 50 Dexterity.	runscript zz_supercrit player
Apply a 180-second buff. [Attribute number] should range from 1 to 6 (1 for Strength, 2 for Dexterity, etc.).	runscript dbg_setattrib [attribute number] [value of buff]
Activate God Mode.	runscript pc_immortal
Heal player.	runscript healplayer
Eliminate all hostile creatures in the area.	runscript killallhostiles
Knock back enemies and create a protective shield around your character.	runscript bowlingforferelden
Teleport to the climax at Redcliffe Castle.	runscript zz_cli_debug
Access the character creator screen. This will override your game progress.	runscript zz_char_creation
Open the Origin screen.	runscript batches
Open the party select screen.	runscript selectparty
Prevent perceived enemies from using special abilities.	runscript ai abilities 0
Remove all injuries from your party.	runscript injury remparty
Remove all injuries from yourself.	runscript injury remall
Remove your entire party.	runscript zz_dropparty
Remove the talent associated with the given ID number from the character’s profile.	runscript removetalent [insert ID number]
Reset your party’s level and stats and add various items to your inventory. Removes and destroys all equipped items (will overwrite unequipped items as well).	runscript levelparty?
Reveal the full map.	runscript zz_reveal_map
Start a test script for modifying plot states and teleporting.	runscript zz_dlc_debug
Launch Arl Eamon Debug Helper Script (modifies related plot states and allows teleporting).	runscript zz_arl_debug
Open the character generation interface.	runscript batches 0
Open the character level-up interface.	runscript batch 1
Engage Circle of Magi Debug Helper Script (modifies related plot states and allows teleporting).	runscript zz_cir_debug
Engage Denerim Debug Helper Script (allows plot state modifications and teleporting around Denerim and the Landsmeet).	runscript zz_den_debug
Activate Epilogue Debug, which changes plot states and starts the epilogue immediately.	runscript zz_epi_debug
Engage Lothering Debug Helper Script (allows modification of related plot states and teleporting).	runscript zz_lot_debug
Engage Nature of the Beast Debug Helper Script (modification of related plot states and teleporting).	runscript zz_ntb_debug
Engage Paragon of her Kind Debug Helper Script (modification of related plot states and teleporting).	runscript zz_orz_debug
Engage Prelude Debug Helper Script (modification of related plot states and teleporting).	runscript zz_pre_debug
Engage Random Encounters Debug Helper Script (modification of plot states and teleporting).	runscript zz_ran_debug
Engage Urn of Sacred Ashes Debug (modification of plot states and teleporting).	runscript zz_urn_debug
Engage World Map Debug Helper Script (alter main plot states and complete any main quests immediately).	runscript zz_wmp_debug
Interact with the nearest NPC.	runscript zz_talk_nearest
Teleport party to the Dalish Camp.	runscript zz_eurodemo_end
Teleport party to Duncan’s fire in Ostagar.	runscript zz_pre_strategy
Teleport party to Ostagar.	runscript zz_pre_demo2
Teleport to random locations on the current map.	runscript zz_jump_around
Teleport to specific teleport points on the current map.	runscript zz_jump_around
Disable AI.	runscript ai off
Enable AI.	runscript ai on
Transform into a Level 2 Mage.	runscript wizard
Transform into a Level 2 Rogue.	runscript rogue
Transform into a Level 2 Warrior.	runscript warrior
Unequip all gear currently worn by your character.	runscript zz_economizer

How to Access the Command Console in Dragon Age: Origins

An armoured Ferelden stands before a castle in Dragon Age: Origins. — Screenshot via BioWare

While many gamers learned about command consoles through titles like The Sims, Dragon Age: Origins requires a bit more setup to access the command console properly.

Step 1: Create a Shortcut for Quick Access

To begin, you should create a shortcut for the game’s executable file on your desktop. Follow these steps:

Locate the executable. Head to your Dragon Age installation folder. By default, it is typically found here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dragon Age\bin_ship\daorigins.exe
Create a shortcut. Right-click the daorigins.exe file and select “Create Shortcut.”Move this shortcut to your desktop.
Enable the developer console. Right-click the desktop shortcut, select “Properties,”and in the Target field, append -enabledeveloperconsole at the end, after the quotation marks. The line should resemble: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dragon Age\bin_ship\daorigins.exe"-enabledeveloperconsole
Apply your changes. Click “Apply,”then “OK”to close the properties window.

Step 2: Configure Your Keybindings

With the developer console enabled, let’s assign a key to open it:

Locate the keybindings file. Navigate to Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings\ and open the keybindings.ini file with a text editor (Notepad is sufficient).
Find the console line. Look for this line: OpenConsole_0=Keyboard::Button_GRAVE (The GRAVE key refers to the ~ key by default).
Select your key. If the GRAVE key doesn’t suit you or is already in use, change Button_GRAVE to any key of your choice. Just ensure it is not already mapped to another action in the game.

Step 3: Launch the Game

Now, start Dragon Age: Origins using your newly created shortcut:

Start with the shortcut. Always launch the game using the shortcut you created on your desktop (which contains “-enabledeveloperconsole“in the target).
Open the console. Inside the game, press the key assigned earlier (or the default key) to access the console. You won’t see a window pop up, nor will you see what you’re typing — this is normal.
Input your command. You can now type any of the commands from the table above that you wish to try. Enjoy!

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