Like in Warcraft 1, Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness allows players to use cheat codes (which still work in the new Warcraft 2: Remastered version). These cheat codes can provide a variety of beneficial effects, but some work a little differently than they did in the first Warcraft game.
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For example, instead of granting just the player resources, “glittering prizes” will give both the player and their opponent resources. You don’t need to enable Cheats like in Warcraft 1 with a special code, all WC2 cheat codes can be enabled from the outset. But pay careful attention before entering these Warcraft 2 cheats, as you might end up giving your opponent a major leg up.
How To Use Warcraft 2 Cheat Codes
To use cheat codes, Warcraft 2 players simply need to press the “ENTER” key and type in one of the game’s many cheats into the chat box that pops up. Unlike Warcraft 1, Warcraft 2 cheat codes do not require a special cheat code to become unlocked. Activating cheats in Warcraft 2 is as simple as typing out the cheat code in the chat box as you would a normal chat message.
If you decide to use a cheat in a campaign mission, your Ranking at the end of the scenario will be altered. Instead of the game’s normal rankings, you will be given the ranking of “CHEATER!”, overriding your score for that level.
All WC2 Cheat Codes & Effects
One thing to note about the way all WC2 cheat codes work is that many of the best Warcraft 2 cheats affect both you and your opponent. For example, the “make it so” cheat speeds up all of your units and construction, but it will also increase your enemy’s production speed. The “glittering prizes” cheat will boost your own and your opponents’ gold, lumber, and oil reserves.
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Some of these cheat codes only work under certain conditions. For example, the ability to skip between levels is only available while in the campaign mode, and the same goes for the “noglues” code, which disables campaign briefings and victory/defeat screens.
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Cheat Code |
Effect |
|---|---|
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day |
Displays the word “FEIF” in the chat box |
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deck me out |
Unlocks all weapon and armor upgrades |
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disco |
Plays the secret Warcraft 2 song “I’m A Medieval Man” |
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every little thing she does |
Unlocks all Spell Upgrades and grants infinite Mana for spellcasters |
|
glittering prizes |
Grants 10,000 gold, 5000 lumber, and 5000 oil for you AND your opponent |
|
hatchet |
Peons will cut down trees in 2 blows for you AND your opponent |
|
it is a good day to die |
All units become Invincible and deal vastly increased damage |
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make it so |
Increases building and unit production for you AND your opponent |
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never a winner |
Turns off the ability to win a match, disabling the Victory Screen |
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noglues |
Turns off mission debriefings and end-of-scenario screens, speeding up the singleplayer campaign |
|
on screen |
Reveals the entire map of both the world and your minimap |
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showpath |
Reveals the entire map of the world, but leaves the fog of war on your minimap |
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there can be only one |
Instantly skips you to the final scenario of your current campaign |
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tigerlily |
Allows players to jump between levels in a campaign. Type “tigerlily” then either “orc#” or “human #”, where “#” is your desired campaign level. Enter an “X” before either code to jump to Beyond The Dark Portal DLC levels. |
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ucla |
Displays the phrase “GO BRUINS!” in the chat box |
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unite the clans |
Instantly win the current Campaign level or Scenario |
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you pitiful worm |
Instantly lose the current Campaign level or Scenario |
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valdez |
Gain 5000 oil |
Real-Time Strategy
Fantasy
Top-Down
- Released
- November 13, 2204
- ESRB
- 12+