Master every scenario in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition! Access all the classic resource codes like ‘give me liberty or give me coin’ and ‘medium rare please,’ reveal the full map, instantly win a single-player mission, or spawn hilarious and powerful cheat units. All the codes you need for an explosive, fun playthrough!
Active Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Codes (October 2025)
Unlike many mobile or online games, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition uses traditional, in-game cheat codes that you type into the chat box to activate effects like resources, map reveal, or spawning unique units.
These codes are for single-player Skirmish games and Campaign missions only. They are generally not usable in ranked or standard multiplayer matches.
| Effect | Code |
| Resources & Economy | |
| 10,000 Coin | give me liberty or give me coin |
| 10,000 Food | medium rare please |
| 10,000 Wood | <censored> |
| 10,000 Export (for Asian civs) | trade plz |
| 10,000 of ALL Resources | a whole lot of love |
| 10,000 Experience (XP) | nova & orion |
| 100x Speed (Build/Gather/Research/Shipment) | speed always wins |
| Fattens all herdable animals | a recent study indicated that 100% of herdables are obese |
| Map & Game Control | |
| Reveal Map (Fog of War remains) | X marks the spot |
| Reveal Map (Removes Fog of War) | mercator |
| Instant Win (in a singleplayer mission) | this is too hard |
| Shows comical kill messages | sooo good |
| Unique/Monster Units | |
| The Tommynator (Monster Truck) | tuck tuck tuck |
| BigAndy (Monster Truck) | wee ooh wee ooh |
| George Crushington (Stone Head Unit) | where's that axe? |
| Lazerbear (Laser-Eye Bear) | o canada 2005 |
| Learicorn (Man on Unicorn) | don't kick the pitbull |
| Flaming Hot Dog Cart | mustard relish and burning oil |
| Monster Ice Cream Truck | ding ding ding |
| Mediocre Bombard (Fires Capybaras) | ya gotta make do with what ya got |
| Turns all units into Cows | cowhax |
| Spawns a Honey Badger | honey badger don't give a |
| Spawns a Leonardo’s Tank | venividivinci |
Expired Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Codes
The original intention was for some codes to only be usable if you completed a specific in-game event challenge, but as of Update 13.58326, all of these event-exclusive cheats were unlocked for everyone to use at any time in Skirmish and Campaign missions.
Therefore, while these codes used to be temporary or expired until you unlocked them, they are all now considered active cheats:
| Formerly Event-Exclusive Cheats (Now Always Active) | Effect |
red pocket | Spawns a Lion Dance Parade that gives a large amount of all resources and XP. (Lunar New Year Event) |
honey badger don't give a | Spawns a Honey Badger cheat unit. (African Royals Event) |
Flying Dutchman | Enables all naval units to move on land. (Ageiversary Event) |
I don't exist | Spawns a Penguin cheat unit. (Ageiversary Event) |
the king of all beasts | Spawns two Guardian Lions cheat units. (Lunar New Year Event) |
Release the hounds | Turns all units into Wolf Beasts. (Gift of Nature Event) |
Granny Nanny | Turns all villagers into Dahomey Amazons. (International Women’s Event) |
i spit on you | Spawns a Gatling Camel cheat unit. (The African Royals expansion) |
trojan cow | Spawns a Wood Cattle cheat unit. |
In summary, if you are playing Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, you don’t need to worry about any of the well-known cheats being expired.Commonly Expired Promo/Item Codes
How to Redeem Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Codes?
Time needed: 4 minutes
The method for “redeeming” codes in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is by entering them as Cheat Codes into the in-game chat box during a single-player game (Campaign or Skirmish).
- Start a Single-Player Game: Cheats are typically only usable in Campaign missions or Skirmish mode.
- Press Enter: This will open the chat box (the message prompt) at the bottom of the screen.
- Type the Cheat Code: Enter the desired cheat code exactly as it is written (though it is not case-sensitive).
Example: To get 10,000 Coin, type
give me liberty or give me coin
Example: To get a Monster Truck, typetuck tuck tuck - Press Enter Again: This activates the code.
- You should see a confirmation message, and the effect of the cheat will immediately apply to your game.
Top 5 Gameplay Strategies for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
- 1. Constant Villager Production (Macro) Never let your Town Center be idle; continuously queue villagers to grow your economy as quickly as possible. Consistently spend your resources on units, upgrades, and new buildings to prevent resources from sitting unused in your bank.
- 2. Master an Early Build Order Learn and flawlessly execute a specific build order for your chosen civilization, aiming for an efficient Age-up time. This strong opening routine allows for consistent early-game timing and sets the foundation for your overall strategy.
- 3. The Unit Counter System (Micro) Understand and utilize the rock-paper-scissors counter system (e.g., skirmishers beat heavy infantry, heavy infantry beat cavalry). Use a balanced army composition and focus fire with your counter units to trade efficiently in every engagement.
- 4. The Semi-Fast Fortress Strategy This common meta strategy involves an early Age 2 military presence for defense or light raids, followed by a fast transition to the Fortress Age (Age 3). Unlocking Age 3 quickly gives you access to powerful Home City shipments like artillery and advanced units for a mid-game power spike.
- 5. Scouting and Map Control Use your Explorer to actively scout the map, collect early treasures, and identify your opponent’s resource gathering and military plans. Secure key map points, such as Trade Routes and Native Settlements, with Trading Posts to gain a crucial Experience Point (XP) and resource advantage.
More About Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition revitalizes the classic 2005 release, serving as a real-time strategy game, but also blending elements of city-builder, economic simulator, historical, and tactical wargame. This edition introduces stunning 4K graphics, fully enhanced audio, and modernized gameplay features. Furthermore, it incorporates all previous expansions and adds new civilizations, alongside new game modes like “Historical Battles” and “The Art of War” challenge missions, greatly expanding the overall content.
Ultimately, the game invites both veteran players and newcomers to command mighty, diverse civilizations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Players must master a unique Home City card system to ship crucial resources and units to the battlefield, adding a distinctive layer of depth and strategy to resource management and unit deployment. This successful remaster genuinely offers the full colonial-era experience.
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