You load into Los Santos, steal a car you absolutely should not be driving, and five minutes later you want a helicopter, full weapons, no wanted level, or total chaos. That is where GTA cheat codes still shine. They are fast, ridiculous, and perfect when you want to mess around without playing the game “properly.”
This guide keeps the format practical. GTA 5 codes come first because that is what most players search for, then you will find classic GTA San Andreas and GTA Vice City cheats for quick nostalgia runs.
Before You Use GTA Cheat Codes
A few quick things are worth knowing before you start spamming codes:
- GTA cheat codes are meant for story mode, not GTA Online.
- Cheats can disable achievements or trophies during that play session.
- Save your game before using cheats.
- Do not save over your main file after using chaos-heavy cheats.
- Phone cheats in GTA 5 work on modern console and PC versions.
- PC word codes only work on PC.
If you are just playing for fun, cheats are harmless. If you are chasing 100 percent completion, trophies, or achievements, keep a clean save.
GTA 5 Cheat Codes
GTA 5 has three main cheat methods: PC console commands, phone numbers, and controller button combinations. The cleanest method is the phone number system because it works across most modern versions.
GTA 5 Player Cheats
- Invincibility
PC code: PAINKILLER
Phone code: 1-999-724-654-5537
Effect: Makes your character invincible for 5 minutes - Max Health and Armor
PC code: TURTLE
Phone code: 1-999-887-853
Effect: Refills health and armor - Recharge Special Ability
PC code: POWERUP
Phone code: 1-999-769-3787
Effect: Refills your character ability meter - Fast Run
PC code: CATCHME
Phone code: 1-999-228-2463
Effect: Makes your character run faster - Fast Swim
PC code: GOTGILLS
Phone code: 1-999-468-44557
Effect: Makes swimming faster - Super Jump
PC code: HOPTOIT
Phone code: 1-999-467-8648
Effect: Gives your character a huge jump - Drunk Mode
PC code: LIQUOR
Phone code: 1-999-547-861
Effect: Makes movement messy and drunk - Skyfall
PC code: SKYFALL
Phone code: 1-999-759-3255
Effect: Drops you from high in the sky
GTA 5 Weapon and Combat Cheats
These are the codes most players use when they want instant chaos.
- Get Weapons
PC code: TOOLUP
Phone code: 1-999-866-587
Effect: Gives a weapon set - Explosive Ammo
PC code: HIGHEX
Phone code: 1-999-444-439
Effect: Makes bullets explode - Flaming Bullets
PC code: INCENDIARY
Phone code: 1-999-462-363-4279
Effect: Sets targets on fire - Explosive Melee Attacks
PC code: HOTHANDS
Phone code: 1-999-4684-2637
Effect: Adds explosions to punches - Slow Motion Aim
PC code: DEADEYE
Phone code: 1-999-332-3393
Effect: Slows aiming. Enter it multiple times to increase the effect
GTA 5 Wanted Level Cheats
These are the best codes to use if you want to control the police chase.
- Raise Wanted Level
PC code: FUGITIVE
Phone code: 1-999-3844-8483
Effect: Adds one wanted star - Lower Wanted Level
PC code: LAWYERUP
Phone code: 1-999-5299-3787
Effect: Removes one wanted star
If you are just messing around, FUGITIVE plus a weapon code is the classic troublemaker combo. If you are trying to explore without being chased, LAWYERUP is the one to keep handy.
GTA 5 Vehicle Spawn Codes
These codes spawn vehicles near you. You need enough open space for larger vehicles, so do not try to spawn a plane in a tiny alley.
- Spawn Buzzard Attack Helicopter
PC code: BUZZOFF
Phone code: 1-999-289-9633
Effect: Spawns a Buzzard helicopter - Spawn Comet Sports Car
PC code: COMET
Phone code: 1-999-266-38
Effect: Spawns a Comet - Spawn Rapid GT
PC code: RAPIDGT
Phone code: 1-999-727-4348
Effect: Spawns a Rapid GT - Spawn Sanchez Dirt Bike
PC code: OFFROAD
Phone code: 1-999-633-7623
Effect: Spawns a Sanchez - Spawn PCJ-600 Motorcycle
PC code: ROCKET
Phone code: 1-999-762-538
Effect: Spawns a PCJ-600 - Spawn BMX
PC code: BANDIT
Phone code: 1-999-226-348
Effect: Spawns a BMX bike - Spawn Limo
PC code: VINEWOOD
Phone code: 1-999-846-39663
Effect: Spawns a limousine - Spawn Trashmaster
PC code: TRASHED
Phone code: 1-999-872-433
Effect: Spawns a garbage truck - Spawn Stunt Plane
PC code: BARNSTORM
Phone code: 1-999-2276-78676
Effect: Spawns a stunt plane - Spawn Duster Plane
PC code: FLYSPRAY
Phone code: 1-999-359-77729
Effect: Spawns a Duster plane - Spawn Caddy Golf Cart
PC code: HOLEIN1
Phone code: 1-999-4653-461
Effect: Spawns a golf cart
GTA 5 World and Driving Cheats
Use these when you want the world itself to feel strange.
- Change Weather
PC code: MAKEITRAIN
Phone code: 1-999-625-348-7246
Effect: Cycles through weather types - Moon Gravity
PC code: FLOATER
Phone code: 1-999-356-2837
Effect: Makes gravity lighter - Slidey Cars
PC code: SNOWDAY
Phone code: 1-999-766-9329
Effect: Makes cars drift and slide - Slow Motion
PC code: SLOWMO
Phone code: 1-999-756-966
Effect: Slows the game down. Enter it multiple times to increase the effect
Best GTA 5 Cheat Combos
If you do not want to scan every code, these combos are the most fun.
For Instant Chaos
- TOOLUP
- HIGHEX
- INCENDIARY
- FUGITIVE
- BUZZOFF
This gives you weapons, explosive bullets, fire bullets, police attention, and an attack helicopter. It is messy in the best GTA way.
For Survival
- PAINKILLER
- TURTLE
- POWERUP
- LAWYERUP
Use this when a mission, police chase, or random street disaster gets out of hand.
For Stunts
- HOPTOIT
- FLOATER
- SKYFALL
- SLOWMO
- RAPIDGT
This setup is perfect for jumps, falls, weird physics, and recording ridiculous clips.
For Exploring
- BUZZOFF
- MAKEITRAIN
- LAWYERUP
- GOTGILLS
This is the low-stress combo for flying around, changing the vibe, and avoiding constant police pressure.
GTA San Andreas Cheat Codes
GTA San Andreas has some of the most famous cheat codes in the whole series. These are PC codes, and many of them also have console versions in the Definitive Edition.
GTA San Andreas Health, Money, and Weapons
- HESOYAM
Effect: Full health, armor, $250,000, and repairs your vehicle - BAGUVIX
Effect: Infinite health against most damage - CVWKXAM
Effect: Infinite oxygen - LXGIWYL
Effect: Weapon Set 1 - PROFESSIONALSKIT
Effect: Weapon Set 2 - UZUMYMW
Effect: Weapon Set 3 - FULLCLIP
Effect: Infinite ammo with no reload - WANRLTW
Effect: Infinite ammo
GTA San Andreas Wanted Level Cheats
- TURNUPTHEHEAT
Effect: Raises wanted level by 2 stars - TURNDOWNTHEHEAT
Effect: Clears wanted level - AEZAKMI
Effect: Police never chase you - BRINGITON
Effect: Gives a 6-star wanted level
GTA San Andreas Vehicle Cheats
- AIWPRTON
Effect: Spawns a Rhino tank - ROCKETMAN
Effect: Gives CJ a jetpack - JUMPJET
Effect: Spawns a Hydra - OHDUDE
Effect: Spawns a Hunter helicopter - KGGGDKP
Effect: Spawns a Vortex hovercraft - FOURWHEELFUN
Effect: Spawns a Quad Bike - MONSTERMASH
Effect: Spawns a Monster Truck - ITSALLBULL
Effect: Spawns a Dozer - FLYINGTOSTUNT
Effect: Spawns a Stunt Plane
GTA San Andreas Character and World Cheats
- BUFFMEUP
Effect: Makes CJ muscular - KVGYZQK
Effect: Makes CJ skinny - BTCDBCB
Effect: Makes CJ fat - WORSHIPME
Effect: Max respect - HELLOLADIES
Effect: Max sex appeal - NATURALTALENT
Effect: Max vehicle skill stats - YSOHNUL
Effect: Faster clock - SPEEDITUP
Effect: Faster gameplay - SLOWITDOWN
Effect: Slower gameplay - PLEASANTLYWARM
Effect: Sunny weather - TOODAMNHOT
Effect: Hot weather - AUIFRVQS
Effect: Rainy weather - CFVFGMJ
Effect: Foggy weather - NIGHTPROWLER
Effect: Always midnight
GTA Vice City Cheat Codes
Vice City cheats are short, memorable, and perfect for creating pure 1980s chaos.
GTA Vice City Weapons, Health, and Armor
- THUGSTOOLS
Effect: Weapon set 1 - PROFESSIONALTOOLS
Effect: Weapon set 2 - NUTTERTOOLS
Effect: Weapon set 3 - ASPIRINE
Effect: Full health - PRECIOUSPROTECTION
Effect: Full armor - ICANTTAKEITANYMORE
Effect: Kills your character - YOUWONTTAKEMEALIVE
Effect: Raises wanted level - LEAVEMEALONE
Effect: Clears wanted level
GTA Vice City Vehicle Cheats
- PANZER
Effect: Spawns a tank - TRAVELINSTYLE
Effect: Spawns a Bloodring Banger - GETTHEREQUICKLY
Effect: Spawns a fast Bloodring Banger - GETTHEREFAST
Effect: Spawns a Sabre Turbo - GETTHEREVERYFASTINDEED
Effect: Spawns a Hotring Racer - GETTHEREAMAZINGLYFAST
Effect: Spawns another Hotring Racer - THELASTRIDE
Effect: Spawns a Romero hearse - ROCKANDROLLCAR
Effect: Spawns a Love Fist limo - RUBBISHCAR
Effect: Spawns a Trashmaster - BETTERTHANWALKING
Effect: Spawns a golf caddy
GTA Vice City World and Traffic Cheats
- BIGBANG
Effect: Explodes nearby vehicles - COMEFLYWITHME
Effect: Cars can fly - GRIPISEVERYTHING
Effect: Better vehicle handling - SEAWAYS
Effect: Cars can drive on water - GREENLIGHT
Effect: All traffic lights turn green - MIAMITRAFFIC
Effect: Aggressive traffic - AHAIRDRESSERSCAR
Effect: Pink cars - IWANTITPAINTEDBLACK
Effect: Black cars - LIFEISPASSINGMEBY
Effect: Speeds up time - ONSPEED
Effect: Speeds up gameplay - BOOOOOORING
Effect: Slows down gameplay
