Deadlock Console Commands: Full List & How to Use

Deadlock’s console commands let you tweak the game’s interface, practice with cheats, and pull up detailed performance stats. You open the console with a keybind, type a command, and press Enter to apply it instantly. This guide covers how to enable the console, the most useful commands, and what each one actually does.

Enabling the Console

By default, the console is disabled. To turn it on:

1. Open Steam and right-click Deadlock in your library.
2. Select Properties.
3. In the General tab, find Launch Options.
4. Type -console and close the window.

Now launch the game. Press the tilde key (~) or F7 to toggle the console. If neither works, check your keyboard layout—some non-US layouts use a different key.

Essential Commands for Practice and Testing

These are the most commonly used commands, especially in the sandbox mode:

• citadel_hero_test_hero_select — Opens a hero picker so you can switch heroes instantly.
• citadel_hero_test_spawn_creeps — Spawns a wave of creeps in front of you.
• citadel_hero_test_spawn_creeps_enemy — Spawns enemy creeps.
• citadel_hero_test_spawn_neutral_camp — Spawns neutral jungle creeps.
• citadel_hero_test_spawn_shop — Spawns a shop you can buy from.
• citadel_hero_test_give_gold — Gives you a set amount of souls (gold). Example: citadel_hero_test_give_gold 5000.
• citadel_hero_test_give_ability_points — Grants ability points. Example: citadel_hero_test_give_ability_points 5.
• citadel_hero_test_level_up — Levels up your hero.
• citadel_hero_test_reset_cooldowns — Removes all ability cooldowns.
• citadel_hero_test_toggle_infinite_ammo — Toggles infinite ammo.

Performance and Debug Commands

If you’re troubleshooting frame drops or network issues, these commands show real-time data:

• stat fps — Displays frames per second in the corner.
• stat ping — Shows your latency to the server.
• stat net — Shows network throughput and packet loss.
• citadel_show_fps — Another FPS counter, sometimes more detailed.
• cl_showfps 1 — Toggles a simple FPS counter (0 to disable).
• sv_cheats 1 — Enables cheat commands in a private match. Not available in official matchmaking.

How to Use Commands Correctly

Most commands follow a simple pattern: command_name value. For example, citadel_hero_test_give_gold 1000 gives you 1,000 souls. If you omit the value, many commands will default to 1 or toggle on/off. Some commands require sv_cheats 1 to be active first—this only works in a custom lobby you host, not in standard matchmaking.

To see a list of all available commands, type help in the console. You can also type part of a command and press Tab to autocomplete, which helps when you’re unsure of the exact name.

Common Problems and Fixes

If the console doesn’t open, try these in order:

1. Restart the game after adding -console to launch options.
2. Try both ~ and F7 keys.
3. Check if your keyboard has a function lock (Fn key) that changes the tilde key output.
4. Verify the game files in Steam—a corrupted install can break the console.

If a command doesn’t work, check whether you’re in a custom lobby with sv_cheats 1 enabled. Commands like spawning creeps will not work in a ranked match.

Console vs. Config Files

You can also bind commands to keys using the bind command. For example: bind F1 "citadel_hero_test_reset_cooldowns". This lets you press F1 to reset cooldowns instantly, which is handy for practice. To make binds permanent, add them to your autoexec.cfg file located in steamapps/common/Deadlock/citadel/cfg. Create the file if it doesn’t exist, and it will run every time the game launches.

Safety and Fair Play

These commands are for practice and debugging only. Using them in online matchmaking is considered cheating and can lead to a ban. The game’s anti-cheat system actively monitors for unauthorized commands. Always test new commands in a private lobby with cheats enabled, and never use them in a ranked or casual online match.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I open the console in Deadlock?
Add -console to the game’s launch options in Steam, then press the tilde (~) or F7 key in-game.

Can I use console commands in ranked matches?
No. Commands that give you an advantage (gold, cooldowns, etc.) are disabled in official matchmaking. Only harmless debug commands like stat fps work everywhere.

What does sv_cheats do?
It enables cheat commands in a custom lobby. You must type sv_cheats 1 before using commands like spawning creeps or giving gold.

Why isn’t my console opening?
Most likely the launch option wasn’t applied. Restart the game after adding -console, and try both ~ and F7. If it still fails, verify game files.

How do I give myself souls?
In a custom lobby with cheats enabled, type citadel_hero_test_give_gold followed by the amount, e.g., citadel_hero_test_give_gold 5000.

Is there a list of all commands?
Type help in the console to see every command available. You can also use Tab to autocomplete command names.

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