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!
π°Active Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Codes (January 2026)
In Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, cheat codes remain the same as the original game, with several new additions included for the modern release. These codes work in Skirmish and Campaign modes but are disabled in Multiplayer.
Resource & XP Codes
These codes provide a quick boost to your economy and Home City progress:
- a whole lot of love β Adds 10,000 of every resource.
- Give me liberty or give me coin β Gives 10,000 Coin.
- Medium Rare Please β Gives 10,000 Food.
- <censored> β Gives 10,000 Wood (use the brackets).
- Nova & Orion β Gives 10,000 Experience (XP).
- trade plz β Gives 10,000 Export.
- social media β Gives 10,000 Influence.
Unit Spawn Codes
Spawn powerful “cheat units” to dominate the battlefield:
- tuck tuck tuck β Spawns a massive red monster truck (The Tommynator).
- wee ooh wee ooh β Spawns a BigAndy monster truck.
- o Canada 2005 β Spawns a Lazerbear (a bear that shoots lasers).
- don’t kick the pitbull β Spawns a Learicorn (a man in a tuxedo riding a unicorn).
- where’s that axe? β Spawns George Crushington (a giant bust of George Washington).
- ya gotta make do with what ya got β Spawns the Mediocre Bombard (fires Capybara).
- mustard relish and burning oil β Spawns a Flaming Hot Dog Cart.
- wuv woo vol. 2 β Spawns a Flying Purple Tapir.
Utility & Fun Codes
- speed always wins β 100x increase to building, gathering, and research rates.
- X marks the spot β Reveals the entire map (retains Fog of War).
- mercator β Fully reveals the map and removes Fog of War.
- this is too hard β Instantly win the current single-player mission.
- a recent study indicated that 100% of herdables are obese β Fattens all animals on the map.
- sooo good β Displays “Musketeer’ed!” (or other unit names) when units are killed.
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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