How to Enable the Witcher 3 Console
The debug console is disabled by default on PC. A free community mod re-enables it in a couple of minutes — here's the whole process.
The console requires editing the game's files, so it's only available on PC (Steam, GOG or Epic). It cannot be enabled on PlayStation, Xbox or Switch.
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Download the Debug Console Enabler mod
The Witcher 3 ships with the console disabled. Grab the free “Debug Console Enabler” mod from Nexus Mods — make sure you pick the build that matches your game: the original Classic version, or Next-Gen (game version 4.0 and later).
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Find your game install folder
This is the folder that contains the bin and mods directories — e.g. …/steamapps/common/The Witcher 3. On GOG it's wherever you installed the game.
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Extract the mod into the game folder
Unzip the download and copy its bin and mods folders into the game root, merging with the ones already there. Nothing is overwritten — it only adds files.
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Launch the game and open the console
Start a save, then press the tilde key (~). Depending on your keyboard layout the toggle may instead be F2, @ or the key left of 1. A text box appears at the bottom of the screen.
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Type a command and press Enter
For example, type god for god mode, or healgeralt() to top up health. Item codes use additem('…'). Browse the full list below.
Tip: cheating disables nothing — achievements still unlock. But it's worth keeping a separate save before experimenting, since some debug commands can leave a playthrough in an odd state.