What are the most useful GTA 5 cheat codes?
Grand Theft Auto 5 includes 37 built-in cheat codes that give players instant access to powerful abilities, every weapon in the game, vehicle spawns, and world-altering effects. The most commonly used GTA 5 cheats are God Mode (invincibility), which makes your character immune to all damage for five minutes, Get All Weapons, which fills your inventory with every firearm and explosive available, and Lower Wanted Level, which instantly removes police attention. Other essentials include Max Health and Armor for topping up your survivability mid-mission, Explosive Ammo for turning every bullet into a mini-rocket, and Super Jump for reaching rooftops and hidden areas that are otherwise inaccessible. These cheats work in Story Mode across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. They are entered via controller button sequences, in-game phone numbers, or PC console text commands. Below you will find every cheat code organized by category with the exact inputs for each platform.
How do you enter cheat codes in GTA 5?
There are three methods for activating cheat codes in GTA 5, and the one you use depends on your platform and personal preference. Each method activates the cheat immediately once entered correctly, and you will see a brief notification confirming the cheat is active.
Method 1: Controller Button Sequence (PS4/PS5 & Xbox) — During gameplay, without pausing, press the button combination shown in the tables below. You need to input the full sequence quickly and accurately. If you make a mistake, wait a moment and try again. This is the fastest method when you have the sequence memorized.
Method 2: In-Game Phone Number (All Platforms) — Pull up your character's cell phone by pressing Up on the d-pad, navigate to the dial pad, and enter the phone number listed for the cheat. Press the call button to activate it. This method works on every platform including PC and is the easiest if you have the number written down.
Method 3: PC Console Text Command (PC Only) — Press the tilde key (~) on your keyboard to open the console window. Type the text code exactly as shown and press Enter. This is the fastest method on PC since you can type the word quickly without navigating menus.
Tip: Some cheats like God Mode and Slow Motion can be entered multiple times to cycle through intensity levels or to deactivate them. Vehicle spawn cheats will place the vehicle directly in front of your character.
GTA 5 Player Cheat Codes
Player cheats modify your character's core abilities. These are the most popular GTA 5 cheats because they directly affect survivability, movement, and special skills. God Mode is by far the most searched cheat in the game, providing five minutes of complete invincibility each time it is activated. Pair it with Super Jump and Fast Run to become virtually unstoppable during Story Mode missions or free roam exploration.
| Cheat | PC Code | Phone Number | PS4 / PS5 | Xbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| God Mode (Invincibility) | PAINKILLER | 1-999-724-654-5537 | Right, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Left, X, Triangle | Right, A, Right, Left, Right, RB, Right, Left, A, Y |
| Max Health & Armor | TURTLE | 1-999-887-853 | Circle, L1, Triangle, R2, X, Square, Circle, Right, Square, L1, L1, L1 | B, LB, Y, RT, A, X, B, Right, X, LB, LB, LB |
| Recharge Special Ability | POWERUP | 1-999-769-3787 | X, X, Square, R1, L1, X, Right, Left, X | A, A, X, RB, LB, A, Right, Left, A |
| Slow Motion Aim | DEADEYE | 1-999-332-3393 | Square, L2, R1, Triangle, Left, Square, L2, Right, X | X, LT, RB, Y, Left, X, LT, Right, A |
| Fast Run | CATCHME | 1-999-2282463 | Triangle, Left, Right, Right, L2, L1, Square | Y, Left, Right, Right, LT, LB, X |
| Super Jump | HOPTOIT | 1-999-467-8648 | Left, Left, Triangle, Triangle, Right, Right, Left, Right, Square, R1, R2 | Left, Left, Y, Y, Right, Right, Left, Right, X, RB, RT |
God Mode lasts for exactly five minutes per activation. When the timer runs out, you will need to re-enter the code. Max Health and Armor is useful for topping off between firefights without visiting a hospital or armor vendor. Super Jump lets you leap over buildings and reach the tops of skyscrapers, and when combined with a parachute you can glide across the entire map.
GTA 5 Weapon Cheat Codes
Weapon cheats give you immediate access to firearms, explosives, and special ammunition types. The Get All Weapons cheat is essential for players who want full firepower without visiting Ammu-Nation, filling your weapon wheel with every gun in the game along with a generous supply of ammunition. The three ammo modifier cheats transform standard gunfire into devastating attacks that can flatten vehicles and scatter groups of enemies.
| Cheat | PC Code | Phone Number | PS4 / PS5 | Xbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get All Weapons | TOOLUP | 1-999-866-587 | Triangle, R2, Left, L1, X, Right, Triangle, Down, Square, L1, L1, L1 | Y, RT, Left, LB, A, Right, Y, Down, X, LB, LB, LB |
| Explosive Punches | HOTHANDS | 1-999-4684-2637 | Right, Left, X, Triangle, R1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L2 | Right, Left, A, Y, RB, B, B, B, LT |
| Explosive Ammo | HIGHEX | 1-999-444-439 | Right, Square, X, Left, R1, R2, Left, Right, Right, L1, L1, L1 | Right, X, A, Left, RB, RT, Left, Right, Right, LB, LB, LB |
| Flaming Bullets | INCENDIARY | 1-999-462-363-4279 | L1, R1, Square, R1, Left, R2, R1, Left, Square, Right, L1, L1 | LB, RB, X, RB, Left, RT, RB, Left, X, Right, LB, LB |
Explosive Ammo turns every weapon into a rocket launcher equivalent, making it ideal for destroying vehicles and helicopters with a single shot. Flaming Bullets set targets on fire, dealing sustained damage over time. Explosive Punches work in melee range and send NPCs and vehicles flying on contact. These three cheats stack with each other, though Explosive Ammo generally overrides Flaming Bullets when both are active.
GTA 5 World Effect Cheat Codes
World cheats change the game environment around you. They control police behavior, physics, weather, and time flow. The Wanted Level cheats are the most practical of the bunch: Lower Wanted Level instantly removes one star from your wanted level each time you enter it, while Raise Wanted Level adds a star. These are invaluable during missions where police attention is either unwanted or needed for testing purposes.
| Cheat | PC Code | Phone Number | PS4 / PS5 | Xbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raise Wanted Level | FUGITIVE | 1-999-384-48483 | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right | RB, RB, B, RT, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right |
| Lower Wanted Level | LAWYERUP | 1-999-529-93787 | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left | RB, RB, B, RT, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left |
| Slow Motion | SLOWMO | 1-999-756-966 | Triangle, Left, Right, Right, Square, R2, R1 | Y, Left, Right, Right, X, RT, RB |
| Low Gravity | FLOATER | 1-999-356-2837 | Left, Left, L1, R1, L1, Right, Left, L1, Left | Left, Left, LB, RB, LB, Right, Left, LB, Left |
| Change Weather | MAKEITRAIN | 1-999-625-348-7246 | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Square | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, X |
Slow Motion affects the entire game world, not just aiming. Enter it multiple times to cycle through three intensity levels before it deactivates. Low Gravity makes vehicles float when you drive off ramps and reduces fall damage significantly, making it one of the most entertaining cheats for free roam. Change Weather cycles through all weather states including rain, thunderstorms, fog, clear skies, and the rare snow condition that is normally only available during holiday events.
GTA 5 Vehicle Spawn Cheats
GTA 5 includes 21 vehicle spawn cheats that instantly place a car, motorcycle, bicycle, helicopter, or boat directly in front of your character. These range from the high-speed Rapid GT and Comet supercars to the Buzzard attack helicopter and the underwater Kraken submarine. Vehicle spawn cheats are the fastest way to get around Los Santos without stealing a parked car or calling a taxi.
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Do GTA 5 cheats disable achievements?
Yes, activating any cheat code in GTA 5 will immediately disable all achievements and trophies for your current play session. This applies to every cheat regardless of category, whether it is a simple weather change or full invincibility. The restriction is session-based, meaning it resets once you reload a save file. The recommended approach is to create a manual save before experimenting with cheats. Play around with God Mode, spawn vehicles, and try out explosive ammo to your heart's content. When you are finished, reload your earlier save and your achievement progress will be fully intact. This save-and-reload method is the standard workaround that the GTA community has used since the game launched in 2013. Rockstar designed this system to allow players to have fun with cheats without permanently locking themselves out of 100% completion. Trophies on PlayStation and Gamerscore on Xbox both follow the same rules.
Can you use cheats in GTA Online?
No, cheat codes are completely disabled in GTA Online. Rockstar Games blocks all cheat code inputs during online multiplayer sessions to maintain competitive fairness across all players. This means the controller button sequences, phone numbers, and PC console commands that work in Story Mode will have no effect when you are connected to GTA Online. Attempting to enter cheats online will simply do nothing, and you will not receive any warning or penalty for trying. However, Rockstar does actively ban players who use third-party modification tools or exploit glitches in GTA Online. The distinction is important: built-in cheat codes are a single-player feature that Rockstar intentionally included and then disabled for online play. If you want to use cheats, switch to Story Mode from the pause menu. All 37 cheat codes work exclusively in the single-player campaign and will function immediately once entered correctly using any of the three input methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
On PC, open the console with the tilde key (~) and type PAINKILLER. On PS4 and PS5, press Right, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Left, X, Triangle during gameplay. On Xbox, press Right, A, Right, Left, Right, RB, Right, Left, A, Y. Alternatively, dial 1-999-724-654-5537 on the in-game phone on any platform. The cheat grants five minutes of invincibility per use.
No. Cheat codes only function in GTA 5 Story Mode. Rockstar has completely disabled cheat code inputs in GTA Online to preserve competitive integrity. All 37 cheats are exclusive to the single-player campaign.
Yes, activating any cheat disables achievements and trophies for that session. The workaround is to save your game before using cheats, then reload the save afterward. Your achievement progress is fully restored once you load a cheat-free save file.
There are 37 confirmed cheat codes in GTA 5. These cover player abilities (invincibility, super jump, fast run), weapons (all guns, explosive ammo, flaming bullets), world effects (wanted level, weather, gravity), and vehicle spawns (cars, motorcycles, helicopters, boats). All cheats are available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
There are three input methods: (1) Press the button sequence on your controller during gameplay (PS4/PS5 and Xbox). (2) Open the in-game phone, go to the dial pad, and call the cheat's phone number (all platforms). (3) On PC, press the tilde key (~) to open the console and type the cheat's text code. All three methods activate cheats instantly.