Mount & Blade: Warband is a classic that just refuses to get old. It’s raw, demanding, sometimes downright brutal — and that’s exactly what makes it so addictive. But let’s be honest: not every session is the right time for grinding your army from scratch, crawling around the map with zero morale, or fighting bandits with nothing but a rusty sword and ragged armour.
Sometimes you just want to test a mechanic, fix a corrupted save, try a wild strategy — or, let’s be real, have a bit of fun. That’s where Mount & Blade: Warband console commands and cheats come into play. Not as a shortcut, but as a way to take the game into your own hands — with full control, more flexibility, and none of the pointless frustration.
How To Enable Cheats In Mount & Blade: Warband
Here’s the good news: unlike many modern titles, enabling Warband cheat mode is surprisingly easy. The exact steps depend on your version.
Retail / Installer version
- Insert the disc and wait for autostart.
- Click Configure, then go to the Game tab.
- Check Enable Cheats, then click OK.
- Launch the game — you’re all set!
Digital version
- Go to your save folder (usually Documents\Mount&Blade Warband).
- Open the file rgl_config.txt.
- Find cheat_mode = 0 and change it to cheat_mode = 1.
- Save and launch the game.
That’s it! Once cheat mode is on, you’ll have access to various shortcuts you can use directly in-game.
Useful Commands (Keyboard Shortcuts)
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
Ctrl + H | Heals your character. |
Ctrl + Shift + H | Refills your horse’s health. |
Ctrl + F4 | Delivers blunt damage to a random enemy (doesn’t hurt horses). |
Ctrl + Shift + F4 | Delivers blunt damage to all enemies (M&B). |
Ctrl + Alt + F4 | Delivers blunt damage to all enemies (M&BWB). |
Ctrl + F6 | Delivers blunt damage to a random ally. |
Ctrl + Shift + F6 | Delivers blunt damage to all allies. |
Ctrl + F5 | AI takes control of the player character (you can command yourself with party command keys). |
Ctrl + F3 | Delivers blunt damage to the player character. |
Ctrl + F9 | Toggles slow motion. |
Ctrl + F11 | Freezes time. |
Ctrl + X | Gives you 1000 experience points while on the character screen. |
Ctrl + X | Gives a selected soldier 100 experience points while on the party screen. |
Ctrl + X | Gives 1000 denars while on the inventory screen. |
Ctrl + W | Gives you 10 points to each Weapon Proficiency while on the character screen. |
Ctrl + Left Click | Teleports the party to the cursor (on the world map). |
Ctrl + T | Lets you see all parties and tracks on the map screen. |
Ctrl + L | Automatic level up. Warning: Do not level past 62. |
Source: Mount & Blade Wiki (Fandom)
What Can You Actually Do With Warband Cheats?
Turning on cheats unlocks several useful keyboard shortcuts that can be a lifesaver — especially when the game decides to punch you in the face out of nowhere. They won’t make you a literal god of war, but they’re a handy toolbox.
- Teleportation: open the map, hold Ctrl and left click to jump anywhere.
- Health regeneration: Ctrl + H heals you, Ctrl + Shift + H heals your horse.
- Self-damage (for testing/roleplay): Ctrl + F3 hits your own character.
- Instant cash: Ctrl + X in the inventory adds 1000 denars per tap.
- Fast XP: Ctrl + X on the character screen adds XP; on the party screen upgrades troops faster.
These aren’t god-tier cheats, but they’re more than enough to get past tough spots, test builds, or just mess around without grinding.
Best Practices — Cheat Smart
- Backup your save before big experiments (teleport spam + weird Warband physics is a classic combo).
- Use a separate sandbox save if you’re testing mechanics, training armies, or running mods.
- Don’t overdo it — too much gold/XP too fast can kill the fun. Sometimes the struggle is the story.
- Save often — cheats can trigger odd behavior (NPCs vanishing, debug spam, or unstable level-ups).
Can You Use Cheats With Mods?
In most cases — yes. Warband cheat mode generally works even with mods, so you can use shortcuts while enjoying custom factions, weapons, and maps.
However, massive overhauls that rebuild systems can sometimes disable or override default cheats. If you’re installing a big mod with its own menus, check the mod description to see if cheats are supported.
Watch Out — When Console Commands Go Wrong
Console commands are powerful — but not always safe. Common issues include:
- Inability to save the game after using certain cheats.
- Broken animations or characters teleporting during combat.
- Crashes when mixing too many commands with mods.
- Total game crashes — especially on older versions.
Tip: don’t fire off too many cheats at once, and avoid messing with story events. You can accidentally skip content and lock progression.
Master Mount & Blade: Warband With Console Commands
With cheats enabled, Warband becomes more than a medieval power fantasy — it becomes a creative playground for strategists, modders, and casual players alike.
Whether you play like a cunning tactician, a ruthless warlord, or just a curious gamer trying out what’s possible, Mount & Blade: Warband cheats don’t just make the game easier — they make it yours. And in Calradia, that’s worth more than any noble title.