Rome: Total War cheats and cheat codes for PC

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Start game, then bring down the console by pressing ~ aka tilde or ',
then enter the code from below for the desired effect.

gamestop - Units gets 10% cheaper (only works in campaign mode)
oliphaunt - Elephants gets 40% bigger (only works in campaign mode)
Jericho - Walls fall down in a seige (only in Battle map mode)
add_money 20000 - Increase money by 20,000*

* - You must do this on the campaign map, and can only be done once per game.
After the first time, you must save, quit, and restart the game to use it again.

Stand off:
When you are outnumbered, have low forces, and know that you will lose, get a
good stand off position by gathering all of your remaining forces, and go to a hill
or the highest position if possible. If that is unavailable, go into the forests. Then,
gather your forces and put all archers in the very back, all medium to close
ranged missile weapons in middle, and all of your spearmen in the front with the
legionnaires, swordsmen, etc. just behind. If you have elephants or horses, put
them javelins. Then, with the spearmen formation, you can either wait for the
enemy to hit the spearmen then charge with horses. However it would be better to
horse charge them when they are in archer or javelin range, then keep
bombarding them. Next, use all of your swordsmen to attack after the enemy hits
the spearmen. Then, use all of your forces to charge, except for the archers. Move
them away from the fight and keep bombarding. This is also a good choke point
defensive maneuver.


Here are ALL the console (key [~]) commands for cheaters and modders :
NOTE: these commands are recognized ONLY in different specific game areas -

? : retrieves help for the command

bestbuy : sells units cheaper

toggle_tow : shows/hides the tabbed output window

add_money : adds an amount of money
to a faction's coffers, can be negative, default is player faction
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add_population : adds an amount of
population to a settlement, can be negative

move_character , : moves named character to position
on campaign map
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auto_win : the attacker or defender wins the
next auto-resolved battle

create_unit
: creates one or more units of the specified type
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toggle_fow : toggles the fog of war on or off
toggle_restrictcam : toggles camera restrictions on or off

give_ancillary : gives the character an
ancillary

give_trait : gives the character a
trait at level (default = level 1)
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process_cq : completes all (possible) construction pending in queue
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character_reset : resets the character back to it's start of turn settings
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show_cursorstat : shows the cursor position and region id
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toggle_terrain frontier_defend> : toggles the terrain to display various data sets, no param
resets to normal
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give_trait_points : gives the character
points for trait
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list_traits : lists all the available traits
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list_ancillaries : lists all the available ancillaries
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mp : gives the character movement points
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list_characters : lists all the characters in the world or
those belonging to a faction
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show_landings : shows the landing positions available
to the ai from a given region, default hides them
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filter_coastlines : applies filter to world map coastlines
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toggle_coastlines : toggles strategy map coastline display
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set_building_health :
sets health of a building of the specified type (eg core_building)
in a settlement, so that the final health percentage is as specified
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ai_turn_speed : sets the maximum speed of turn processing during
the ai round
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amdb_min, amdb_max : sets aerial map overlay depth bias for min, max zoom

amdb_offset : sets aerial map overlay offset towards camera

zoom : zooms to specified aerial map zoom

set_ranking_interval : sets the denominator of the faction ranking graph
interval which is calculated as (number_of_turns / denominator) ;
if set to 0, then the denominator will be set to number_of_turns,
giving an interval of 1
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regenerate_radar : does what it says on the tin

adjust_sea_bed : adjusts whole sea bed to specified height

reload_shaders : reloads all vertex shaders

reload_textures : reloads all textures

toggle_game_update : fire (mt | toggle | reload | int)

toggle_perfect_spy : toggles everyone's spying ability to perfect and infinite
range, and off again
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building_debug : toggles building debug mode : TAB to toggle view modes,
RIGHT SHIFT-TAB to reset mode, LEFT SHIFT-TAB to go back modes, G damages
mouse-over building, P displays plaza
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reset_display : forces a display_close() ; display_open() display reset cycle

toggle_underlay : ...

toggle_overlay : ...

process_rq : completes all (possible) recruitment pending in queue

force_diplomacy : forces the negotiator to accept or
decline a proposition
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diplomatic_stance : set the
diplomatic stance between the two factions

shadow : ...

ie : ...
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invulnerable_general : makes that named general invulnerable
in battle
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test_ancillary_localisation : adds all ancillary to the character info display

perf_times : toggle display of simple performance times of game update vs display

burn_piggies_burn : ignite all the piggy winks

test_message : test the event message specified in descr_event_enums.txt

show_terrain_lines : display defensive terrain features

message_collation_set : set the message collation on or off (sets all factions)

show_all_messages : show all messages to all factions (on/off)

clear_messages : clear all the current stacked messages

puppify_my_love : mmmkay...

reapply_rigid_model_influence : ...

toggle_flowing_water : toggles display of campaign map flowing water

nw_stats : toggles display of network stats

toggle_pr : toggles pr mode

list_units : lists all of the units in an army

victory : show victory message for faction for short or long
campaign
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trigger_advice : triggers an advice

damage_wall : damage wall of settlement ;
forces 40% damage to a random gatehouse and a nearby straight section ;
destroys gatehouse if 'gate' parameter present ; breaches wall if 'breach'
present
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test_victory_scroll : opens up
the victory scroll declaring that the given faction is the victor
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date : changes the campaign date to the given year

season : changes the campaign season to the given season

upgrade_effect : triggers unit upgrade effect

force_battle_victory : forces the local player's alliance to win the battle,
completely destroying the enemy alliance
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force_battle_defeat : forces the local player's alliance to win the battle,
completely destroying the enemy alliance
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output_unit_positions : output the positions of all units in the
battle to the specified file
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show_battle_paths : show all valid processed paths in the pathfinder

show_battle_paths_for_unit : show all valid processed paths
in the pathfinder for a specific unit given a unit id
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show_battle_street_plan : show the street plan for the settlement

show_battle_marker : display a marker at (x, y) for t seconds

show_battle_circle : display a circle at (x, y) of r radius
for t seconds
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kill_faction : removes the faction from the game

diplomacy_mission
: creates a diplomacy mission
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event : creates an event at position

kill_character : kills a character with the given name

control : switches player control to specified faction ;
old faction may not act correctly as ai faction
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create_building : creates a building
of the specified type in a settlement ; for building level see
export_descr_building.txt.create_building.failed to build building
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capture_settlement : evicts any resident characters and
armies and gives the settlement to the local player
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disable_ai : disables the ai, so that it does nothing

halt_ai : halts the turn sequence just before the
start of the specified faction's turn, or the current faction if no
faction given
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run_ai : re-starts an ai turn sequence after disable_ai or halt_ai has been
triggered

Blockades:
If the Senate asks you blockade a port, you can go blockade it for the last turn
and not have to do it for the entire five.

Defend your settlement:
Use the following tactic to fight an outnumbered foe at your settlement. If you
know that you cannot defend your walls because there is too much ground to
cover and you forces will be to thin to stop them, then follow this strategy. Put all
your armies in the central plaza of the city. According to their location, put your
light infantry blocking the path of where they would go after the walls break
through. Remember that you want to make a small chokepoint so that they can
fight only one way and not surround you. Then, put your heavy infantry behind
the light infantry and put your cavalry on the flanks so that you can attack them at
the sides. When they attack and are charging at you infantry, order all the infantry
(including heavy infantry) to charge. Then, have your cavalry cut the enemy's
retreat and attack their flanks. If this is successful, their front and rear will be
attacked, allowing you to crush them. Note: This cannot be done against human
players.

Best Roman Legion:
For an almost unfailable Roman Legion setup, use this. Spearmen (triarii) or light
infantry (hastati) in the front lines (extended as far as possible but not too thin)
these will absorb the enemy charge, Heavy infantry (pricepes) just behind they
will throw their javelins and then join the fight, skirmishers (velites) behind to
keep bombarding and to give temporary help if the battle goes amiss, archers
(Roman archers) behind for the same reason as the skirmishers (NO FIRE
ARROWS), if possible Light artillary (scorpions) behind to give more support (NO
FIRE!), and heavy artillary (onagers) at the back (again NO FIRE) at the flanks
have light Cavalry to intercept flankers, and behind them heavy cavalry to
continuously charge pull back and again charge to crush the enemy and finally
behind it all your general to give a morale boost. (Only EVER use your general if
the situation is desparate or to chase down fleeing infantary to get experience) If
chariots are present try to have velite gladiators atthe front, elephants should
have been taken down by your artillary or if you have none, set arrows to flame
to make them panic and run before they crush your perfect legion!

Taking a settlement:
Note: This only works when you attack, and when the enemy has a wooden
palisade or walls. When you want to take a settlement and you are totally
outnumbered, get two gate rams. When you are deploying, take half of ypur
troops and move them over to one gate. Leave your general with the first group.
The enemy should send only horses to the second group. Bring good soldiers so
that you can charge in after you attack. If done correctly, then the enemy should
stay attacking the first group. Leave your archers with the first group to "rain fire
on the enemy". You would probably take the settlement. Note: This works best
against barbarians and sometimes rebels.


Alternate cheats:
Note: Create a backup copy of the file before editing. Use a text editor to edit
the "preferences.txt" file in the game folder. For unlimited ammunition, change the
value of the "LIMITED_AMMO:" line from "TRUE" to "FALSE". You can do the same
for for morale, fatigue, fog of war, etc. values. Note: You must start a new
campaign for the changes to take effect.

Building debug mode commands:
Use the following commands after enabling the building_debug code.

Toggle view modes: [Tab]
Reset mode: [Right Shift] + [Tab]
Go back modes: [Left Shift] + [Tab]
Damages building under pointer: G
Display plaza: P

Creating units examples:
Note: You can only do this once per game session and the codes are case-
sensitive.

Create_unit "Arretium" "roman arcani" 5 units max 8 offense max 8 defense max
8 experience points max:

create_unit "Arretium" "roman arcani" 5 8 8 8
create_unit "Kotais" "greek silver shield pikemen" 5 8 8 8 8
create_unit "Kotais" "east hoplite brazen shield" 5 8 8 8 8
An example of the earlier incorrect cheat for Oliphant:

Create_unit "Arretium" cheat oliphants" 5 8 8 8 8 Yubtseb Elephants (or replace it
with merc elephants)

An example of a city with two names:

create_unit "Campus_Iazyges" "roman heavy onager" 5 8 8 8 8
create_unit "Campus_Alanni" "roman praetorian cohort urban i "
"Urban Cohort"

Create population examples:
Note: You can only do this once per game session and the codes are case-
sensitive.

Example:
add_population Arretium 5000
An example of a city with two names:

add_population Campus_Sarmatae 5000

Completing building example:
The same principle holds true for completing building under construction: Note:
You can only do this once per game session and the codes are case-sensitive.

process_cq Arretium
process_cq Campus_Sarmatae

Extra money:
Note: Create a backup copy of the file before editing. Use a text editor to edit
the "descr_strat" file in the "\activision\rome - total
war\data\world\maps\campaign\imperial_campaign" folder. Scroll down to find the
following section and change the Denari value from "5000" to "999999".

; >>>> start of factions section <<<<
faction romans_julii, comfortable caesar
denari 5000
settlement

Fighting in open areas:
When fighting in an open area, attack with ranged units first, then send your
cavalry to the flanks. Do not attack with the cavalry just yet. Instead, bring your
main force directly into the enemy force and bring your cavalry in to close off
their escape path. This strategy can allow you to win battles against forces three
times your size.

Cavalry charge:
If you have a large force of Heavy Cavalry and not much else, you can use these
units to throw back a much larger army. Just when the battle starts, pause game
play and assign each individual Cavalry unit to attack one unit from the enemy's
side. Try to go for an even distribution if possible. Then, select all of your Cavalry
units and resume game play. Next, order your men to run or to charge. The
combined force of your Cavalry coming forward at a charge is enough to frighten
most troops or throw them back. Your own casualties are usually light to
moderate. Note: Do not attempt this if your squaring off against elephants, as you
will not win.

Public order:
When squalor is overwhelming your cities, remove your garrison and governor to
let it rebel. Then, crush them and enslave/exterminate them. The decrease in
population is the short term cure for squalor.

Removing culture penalty:
Destroy the foreign shire/temple and wait for one turn.

Lose with as much damage against opponent:
When you get into a fight that you know you cannot win and you cannot run, use
the main body of your force to attack the enemy and have ranged units fire at
them. Slam your cavalry into the rear of the enemy, then pull them away again.
Send them back in and pull them out. Keep repeating this, and you can at least
cause the enemy to lose as much of his forces as possible.

Better units:
Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file
before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the "descr_strat" file in
the "\activision\rome - total war\data\world\maps\campaign\imperial_campaign"
folder. Scroll down to find the faction to change. In this section there is a line that
starts with the word "unit" that allows values relating to experience (0-9), armor
rating (0-3), weapon level (0-3) to be changed. Once edited, you can copy and
paste that line up to twenty times to create that number of units in that army.

Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file
before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the "export_descr_unit" file in
the "\activision\rome - total war\data" folder. It will be a huge data source for unit
information, were you can edit the units to your pleasure. To make your archers
more powerful, scroll down and find the "roman_archer_auxillia" entry about two
thirds of the way down. Each unit has its information set together with a break
between the other unit information. The unit names are at the top. Go down
to "stat_pri" of the "archer auxillia". The first number is the attack power. You can
increase this to about 70. You increase it more, but it will not count the attack
higher than the maximum number. The next number is for when the unit charges,
and how much bonus it gets to its attack from that. Next is what the unit fires (if
they can shoot anything). After that is the unit range of the weapon (increase
this). After that is the ammunition per man (increase this). You now have a very
powerful archer unit for all Romans to use. At the bottom is the ownership. You
can delete the other faction names if desired, so only you can use them.

Another thing you can do is change Peasants into Phalanxmen, or Hoplites. Go
to "roman_peasants", and scroll down to "formation". Next to "horde", type ,
Phlanx, (include the commas and space). They can now form a phalanx, and will
have spears. You may have to change the original formation from "horde"
to "square" to do this. However, you cannot add the formation "testudo" to
Peasants and expect for them to have big shields.

Easy money:
Start with the Juli faction, Red Roman. Listen to their first mission. Take that rebel
town, then make a few Diplomats. Spread them out everywhere, then start asking
for trade rights. The more money you can get, the better. Also, if you know you or
your allies will not attack them, you can ask for an alliance. Another good method
is to build all the farms, roads, ports, and mining things you can do in a
settlement.


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