Console commands

Console commands allow you to modify gameplay settings. If the player has the "Dev command console" option enabled in settings, pressing F7 will open the developer console, which allows you to run commands. They can be used in the Hideout, Sandbox and "Explore NYC" modes, as well as cheat-enabled custom games.

For a complete list of console commands and variables, see the Valve Developer Wiki.

For a non-formatted list of console variables, see Data:Convars.json.

Useful Console Commands

Commands that require cheats will not work in standard multiplayer matches. To enable cheats in a custom lobby, run sv_cheats true.

Command	Values	Default	Description
bot_kick_all			Kicks all bots from the game.
changelevel	See the map command.		Loads a new map. When used in a multiplayer lobby, players will remain connected while the map changes.
changeteam	0: Select a team and hero. 1: Join spectators. 2: Join The Hidden King and select a hero. 3: Join The Archmother and select a hero.		Allows changing your team and hero.
citadel_allow_purchasing_anywhere	true/false		Enables purchasing anywhere on the map, not just at shops. Requires cheats.
citadel_enable_fast_cooldowns			Enables fast cooldowns, causing all abilities to have a 2 second cooldown. Requires cheats.
citadel_disable_fast_cooldowns			Disables fast cooldowns. Requires cheats.
citadel_enable_fast_stamina			Enables fast stamina, causing stamina to regen very fast. Requires cheats.
citadel_disable_fast_stamina			Disables fast stamina. Requires cheats.
citadel_dps_multiplier	number	1.0	Adds a multiplier to player damage output. Affects all damage including weapon and ability damage. Requires cheats.
citadel_enable_no_hero_death			Enables invincibility (your health will never go below 1). Requires cheats.
citadel_disable_no_hero_death			Disables invincibility. Requires cheats.
citadel_display_new_player_recommendations	true/false	true	Turns the "Great for New Players" banner on/off when selecting a hero.
citadel_hero_testing_enabled	true/false	false	Enables the "Testing Tools" menu from the Hero Sandbox. Enabling the menu does not require cheats, but using any of this menu's functionality will.
citadel_hero_testing_infinite_money	true/false	false	Gives players infinite souls and ability points.
citadel_hud_visible	true/false	true	Shows/hides the HUD.
citadel_pause			Pause the match.
citadel_player_move_speed_scale	number	1.0	Scales movement speed causing players to move faster or slower. Requires cheats.
citadel_pregame_duration	number	10.0	Changes the duration of the pregame (countdown before the game starts).
citadel_region_override	-1: Auto 0: North America 1: Europe 2: Asia 3: South America 4: Europe (not sure if this is different from 1) 5: Oceania	-1	Overrides your matchmaking region. (Currently does not work)
citadel_show_bullet_lag_compensation	number	0	How long to show bullet hitboxes. Green hitbox is client, red hitbox is server.
citadel_solo_bot_match	true/false	false	Gets enabled by bot match configs. When disabled, bots don't move. This also enables the pregame countdown. Not sure what else it does.
citadel_create_unit	Hero name from dump_hero_names		Spawns an allied dummy bot in front of the player. Requires cheats
citadel_spawn_nearby_neutrals			Respawns nearby neutral camps. Requires cheats.
citadel_spawn_practice_bots	true/false	false	Enable to spawn bots when the game starts. You can also set this to true during a game to spawn bots (although setting it to false, kicking bots, and setting it to true again will not respawn bots).
citadel_spawn_practice_bots_count	number		Number of practice bots to spawn when citadel_spawn_practice_bots is set to true.
citadel_test_survey_popup			Shows the post-match survey popup asking players to rate the match.
citadel_unit_status_use_new	true/false		Enables experimental health bars.
citadel_unlock_flex_slots			Unlocks all flex slots. Requires cheats.
citadel_unpause_countdown	number	3	Changes how many seconds the countdown will last when the game is unpaused. Requires cheats.
citadel_weapon_damage_multiplier	number	1.0	Adds a multiplier to weapon damage output. Does not affect ability damage. Requires cheats.
deadlock_early_development_warning_disabled	true/false	false	Disables the Early Development Build popup when the game starts. This gets set to true if you close the popup after checking "Don't show this again".
deadlock_get_old_builds			Downloads and prints out all of the build data for your account prior to the new builds feature. Added in Update:August 6, 2024.
deadlock_post_match_survey_disabled	true/false	false	Disables the post-match survey. This gets set to true if you submit or skip a survey after checking "Don't show this again".
disconnect			Disconnect from the current match.
dump_hero_names			Lists the internal names of all available heros. Requires cheats.
healthpct	0 - 100		Sets your health to the given percentage of your max health. Requires cheats.
hud_damagemeter	true/false	false	Displays your current DPS next to your crosshair. Requires cheats.
hurtme			Deals 10 damage to yourself. Requires cheats.
kill	The name of an NPC or Player to kill		Kills the target.
killme			Kills you.
kingme			Gives you 1.2 million souls and levels up all your abilities. Requires cheats.
map	dl_midtown: The main multiplayer map dl_streets: 4 lanes map street_test: Old version of 4 lanes map (before Update:September 26, 2024) new_player_basics: The Hero Sandbox map 1v1_test: Seems like an early, smaller version of street_test hero_testing: Seems like an early Hero Sandbox		Starts a game and loads into the chosen map. When used in a multiplayer lobby, this command will kick everyone from the server. Use changelevel to switch maps without kicking everyone.
citadel_minimap_unit_click_radius			Minimap ping radius
citadel_minimap_max_icon_shrink	1		Range of icons shrinking when grouped (e.g. player icons)
citadel_minimap_player_width			Default minimap player icon sizes
citadel_minimap_overlap_scan_distance			How close icons have to be to shrink (see citadel_minimap_max_icon_shrink)
minimap_update_rate_hz	5		Frequency of minimap updates
citadel_minimap_zip_line_thickness	5		Thickness of ziplines on minimap
selecthero	Hero name from dump_hero_names		Requires you to be on the hero selection screen, or have citadel_hero_testing_enabled set to true.
trooper_kill_all			Kills all non-neutral creeps and guardians that aren't shielded. Requires cheats.
trooper_kill_non_bosses			Kills all non-neutral creeps. Requires cheats.

Auto execute console commands on startup

• In the <installation path>\steamapps\common\Deadlock\game\citadel\cfg folder create a text file name it autoexec.cfg
• Put the console commands that you want to run on startup of Deadlock in the autoexec.cfg file, one console command on each line and save it
• In the Steam app right-click Deadlock in your list of games on the Library tab and select Properties...
• In the "LAUNCH OPTIONS" field enter -console -exec autoexec

Hosting Custom Games

• The host starts a custom game by loading into the map with map dl_midtown
  • You may want to pause the game immediately after joining by pressing P to give other players time to join the match.
• The host finds their ID by running status
  • Find a green line in the console that looks like this: [Client] steamid : [A:1:XXXXXXXXXX:XXXXX] (XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) (the Xs will be replaced with numbers)
  • Select the part after steamid that looks like this, including the square brackets: [A:1:XXXXXXXXXX:XXXXX]
  • Right click and choose "Copy Selected Text"
• The host sends players the ID they just copied. Players can now connect to the game by opening their console and running connect [A:1:XXXXXXXXXX:XXXXX] (replace the part after connect with the ID they got from the host).
• Upon joining, players will be able to select their team and hero. To bring up this menu again, players can run changeteam 0.
• If you ever want to restart the game, the host can run changelevel dl_midtown .

Adding Bots

• On the main menu, before you start the game, run exec citadel_botmatch_practice_6v6 to load the bot config.
  • If you're already in a game, you can perform these steps then run changelevel dl_midtown to restart the game instead of starting a new one.
• Run citadel_spawn_practice_bots false so that bots won't spawn immediately when the game starts.
• Run citadel_spawn_practice_bots_count 12 to ensure that bots fill all remaining slots (they'll be added until both teams have 6 players).
• Start the game (i.e. map street_test) and press P to pause the game during the pregame (as soon as you load in).
  • You can use citadel_pregame_duration before starting the game to increase the duration of the pregame if you want.
• Allow all other human players to connect and select their team and hero.
  • The team/hero menu can be a bit glitchy. Players can use the changeteam command instead (see table above for command description).
  • Remember to choose your (the host's) own team and hero as well. This may automatically unpause the game - press P after selecting a team to pause again.
  • After all human players have joined teams and selected heroes, the host runs citadel_spawn_practice_bots true, then presses P again to unpause the game. Bots should fill the remaining slots on each team.

External links

• List of Deadlock console commands and variables on the Valve Developer Community.