Unlock God Mode, all weapons, and max health instantly. Find every console command and cheat code for Painkiller.
Active Painkiller Codes (January 2026)
As of January 2026, finding “active codes” for the Painkiller franchise depends on whether you are looking for classic cheat codes for the original PC titles or promotional keys for the recent releases.
🎮 Classic Cheat Codes (PC)
The original Painkiller (2004) and its standalone expansions (Battle Out of Hell, Overdose, Resurrection, Recurring Evil) use console commands rather than limited-time promotional codes. These are permanently active.
To use them: Press the tilde key (~) during gameplay to open the console, type the code, and press Enter.
| Result | Code |
| God Mode | pkgod or sv_cheat_godmode_1 |
| All Weapons | pkweapons or sv_everything_1 |
| Full Ammo | pkammo or sv_max_ammo_1 |
| Full Ammo & Health | pkpower |
| Extra Gold | pkgold |
| Demon Morph | pkdemon |
| Weak Enemies | pkweakenemies |
Note: Many of these codes only work on the “Daydream” and “Insomnia” difficulty settings. On higher difficulties like “Nightmare” or “Trauma,” cheats are typically disabled to maintain the challenge.
🚀 Painkiller 2025 / New Releases
With the recent launch of the new Painkiller (2025) title (developed by Saber Interactive/3D Realms), the franchise has moved toward a modern distribution model.
- Promotional Keys: There are currently no universal “SHiFT-style” social media codes for in-game items. Most “codes” found online for this title are digital CD keys for purchase on platforms like Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
- Newsletter Rewards: Check the official 3D Realms or Saber Interactive websites. Occasionally, signing up for their newsletters provides a one-time use code for unique weapon skins or cosmetic “gib” effects.
🛠️ Advanced Cheats (Modding)
If you are playing the older PC versions and the standard codes aren’t enough, the community-made PainCheats script is still the gold standard in 2026. It adds over 100 new commands and is compatible with almost every version of the PainEngine. You can typically find the latest installation guide on GitHub under the “PainCheats” repository.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Console Access: These typically work by pressing the tilde key $(\sim)$ or the key above Tab.
- Difficulty Restriction: In the original Painkiller and Black Edition, these cheats only work on the Daydream (Easiest) and Insomnia difficulties. If you activate them, you will not be able to unlock Tarot Cards for the level.
- Game Version: The Painkiller: Hell & Damnation version (made with Unreal Engine 3) is reportedly much more restrictive and may not accept these codes. You may need to use external trainers for that specific version.
Since these are classic cheat codes and not time-limited redemption codes, they are permanent and will remain “active” as long as the game is running.
How to Redeem Painkiller Codes?
Time needed: 4 minutes
Follow these steps to redeem your Painkiller Codes:
- While playing a single-player level in the game, press the tilde key (above the Tab key) ** on your keyboard.
- The game screen should darken, and a command line will appear, usually at the bottom.
- 2. Enter the Code (Command)
Type the desired cheat code into the console and press Enter. The commands are generally not case-sensitive.
- Close the Console
Press the tilde key ($\sim$) again to close the console and return to the game. The cheat should now be active.
Top 5 Gameplay Strategies for Painkiller
- Master Advanced Movement (Bunny Hopping): Utilize the signature bunny hopping technique from the original Painkiller to maintain maximum speed, which is essential for dodging attacks and quickly repositioning in large arenas. In the reboot, fluidly combine dashing, sliding, and hook-shots to achieve high-speed, vertical traversal and constantly outmaneuver the demonic hordes.
- Weapon Cycling and Alt-Fires: Never rely on just one weapon; constantly switch to utilize the dual fire modes for every situation, such as using the Stakegun’s grenade launcher for area denial. Mastering powerful weapon combos, like the Electrodriver’s proximity-mine trap, is crucial for efficient crowd control and maximizing your damage output.
- Prioritize Soul Collection and Demon Form: Actively collect the green souls dropped by fallen enemies, as they are your primary source of healing and health management during intense battles. Once you collect 66 souls, activate your temporary Demon Form to quickly clear large, overwhelming enemy waves and secure a combat zone.
- Utilize the Environment and Physics: Take advantage of the destructible environment and physics to your benefit, using explosive barrels to clear clusters of low-health enemies in a single powerful blast. Furthermore, use the Painkiller’s primary fire to fling or shred enemy corpses, which can sometimes yield extra gold for your Tarot cards.
- Strategize with Black Tarot Cards: Carefully select your silver cards, which offer passive, permanent buffs, and your gold cards, which provide powerful, one-time-use effects, to match the challenges of a specific level. Time the activation of your gold cards, like the temporary invincibility or time slowdown effects, to overcome the most dangerous waves or bosses.
More About Painkiller
Painkiller by Anshar Studios, the modern reboot by Anshar Studios, revives the cult-classic series as a fast-paced First-Person Shooter, Action, Gothic Horror, Arcade, and Co-op experience. Players step into Purgatory, a brutal realm where they battle demonic hordes using classic and new infernal weapons like the legendary Stakegun. The game encourages movement with advanced mechanics such as dashing and hook shots, turning combat arenas into vertical playgrounds.
Furthermore, the reimagining includes a three-player co-op mode, allowing friends to strategize against terrifying creatures, including titanic Nephilim bosses. Utilizing a returning Tarot card system, players customize their Champion’s build, amplifying their health, power, or damage for maximum synergy. Ultimately, players fight a brutal war to stop the fallen angel Azazel and earn their character’s salvation. (120 words)
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