Cheats & codes
Doom Cheat Codes
Grouped by type and platform, each one labelled reported working or tested.
There are 28 cheat codes for Doom across DOS and PC (Microsoft Windows). Each code below lists the exact button combination or console command, what it does, and whether using it disables achievements.
Cheat codes
28200% Health and Chainsaw
Restores health to 200% and gives the chainsaw
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
All Chainsaw and Carry (Behold C)
Gives the chainsaw and lets you carry items between levels in some versions (listed less consistently)
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
All Weapons and Ammo (No Keys)
Gives every weapon and maximum ammunition without the keys (and no armor)
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Berserk pack
Grants the berserk strength powerup.
Type the letters during gameplay.
Berserk Pack, Blur and 100% Health
Gives a Berserk pack (super punch), partial invisibility, and restores health to 100%
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Change Music Track
Changes the background music to the track for level xx (Doom II has its own track list)
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Computer area map
Reveals the level map.
Type the letters during gameplay.
Computer Area Map (Behold A)
Shows the full automap including unvisited areas
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Display Entire Map in Automap (Doom95)
Shows the full automap including unvisited areas (Doom95 port only)
Type the code during gameplay (Doom95/Windows 95 port)
God mode
Degreelessness mode — you take no damage.
Type the letters during gameplay. There is no prompt; the status bar confirms it.
God Mode (Degreelessness)
Invincibility — you take no damage (exceptions exist in some source ports/nightmare)
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Invulnerability powerup
Grants the invulnerability sphere effect.
Type the letters during gameplay.
Level Warp
Warps to episode/map xx (e.g. IDCLEV21 goes to Episode 2, Map 1; in Doom II, IDCLEVxx uses map 01-32)
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Light amplification goggles
Lights the level permanently.
Type the letters during gameplay, then press the last letter again.
Light Amplification Visor (Behold L)
Gives the light amplification visor (brightens dark areas)
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
No-Clipping Mode
Walk through walls (DOOM II/Final Doom variant; in the original Doom (1993) the equivalent is IDSPISPOPD)
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Original Doom Walk Through Walls
The original Doom I no-clip code — walk through walls (Doom (1993)-only predecessor of IDCLIP)
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Partial invisibility
Grants the blur sphere effect.
Type the letters during gameplay.
Partial Invisibility (Behold I)
Gives partial invisibility (Blur sphere)
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Radiation suit
Grants the radiation shielding suit.
Type the letters during gameplay.
Radiation Suit (Behold R)
Gives a radiation shielding suit
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Show Coordinates and FPS
Overlays coordinate, angle and FPS information in the original DOS version
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Temp Invulnerability (Behold V)
Grants temporary invulnerability
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
Transparent Walls (Doom95)
Makes all walls invisible so you can see monsters (Doom95 port only)
Type the code during gameplay (Doom95/Windows 95 port)
All Weapons, Ammo and Keys
Gives every weapon, maximum ammunition, 200% armor and all keys
Type the code during gameplay (original DOS version)
All weapons and ammo
Every weapon and full ammunition, but no keys.
Type the letters during gameplay.
Walk through walls
Disables collision.
Type the letters during gameplay. In the original Doom this was IDSPISPOPD.
Full map
Press twice on the automap to reveal the whole level and every enemy.
Open the automap first, then type the letters.
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