GTA 5 cheats let you spawn vehicles, turn on invincibility, unleash explosive bullets, and generally flip Los Santos into complete chaos. Whether you are jumping back in before GTA 6 drops or just want to revisit an old favorite without the grind, these cheat codes work on every major platform including PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and even the in-game phone.
This guide covers every confirmed working GTA 5 cheat code across all platforms, organized by category so you can find exactly what you need fast.
Before you use any cheat, know this:
- Cheat codes only work in Story Mode. They will not activate in GTA Online.
- Entering any cheat disables Achievements and Trophies for that session. Restarting the game restores your ability to earn them.
- You cannot save your game with an active cheat running. Save before you start.
- Re-entering the same cheat cancels it.
How to Enter GTA 5 Cheat Codes
On PC
Press the tilde key (~) on your keyboard to open the in-game console. Type the cheat code exactly as shown and press Enter. A confirmation message appears on screen when the cheat activates. You can also dial cheat phone numbers directly through your character’s in-game cell phone.
On PlayStation (PS5 and PS4)
Enter button combinations directly during active gameplay. Do not pause the game first. Input the sequence quickly, and a confirmation message appears above the minimap. You can also access the in-game phone by pressing Up on the D-Pad and dialing the cheat number through the dial pad.
On Xbox (Series X/S and One)
The process mirrors PlayStation. Enter button combinations during active gameplay without pausing. A confirmation appears once the cheat activates. The in-game phone method also works on Xbox using the Up button on the D-Pad.
Using the In-Game Phone (All Platforms)
This method works across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Open your character’s cell phone, go to Contacts, access the dial pad, and type the number. After dialing, you will see a confirmation that the cheat is active. You can press * to redial and reactivate the last cheat you used, which is useful when cycling through weather cheats.
Best GTA 5 Cheats (Top Picks)
These are the most useful cheats to memorize first.
| Cheat | PlayStation | Xbox | PC Code | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invincibility | RIGHT, X, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, R1, RIGHT, LEFT, X, TRIANGLE | RIGHT, A, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, RB, RIGHT, LEFT, A, Y | PAINKILLER | 1-999-724-654-5537 |
| Lower Wanted Level | R1, R1, CIRCLE, R2, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT | RB, RB, B, RT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT | LAWYERUP | 1-999-5299-3787 |
| Explosive Bullets | RIGHT, SQUARE, X, LEFT, R1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, L1, L1, L1 | RIGHT, X, A, LEFT, RB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LB, LB, LB | HIGHEX | 1-999-444-439 |
| Give Parachute | LEFT, RIGHT, L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, L1 | LEFT, RIGHT, LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, LB | SKYDIVE | 1-999-759-3483 |
| Fast Run | TRIANGLE, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, L2, L1, SQUARE | Y, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LT, LB, X | CATCHME | 1-999-228-8463 |
GTA 5 PC Cheat Codes
Press ~ to open the console, type the code, and hit Enter.
Gameplay Cheats (PC)
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| PAINKILLER | Invincibility (5 minutes) |
| TURTLE | Max health and armor |
| POWERUP | Recharge special ability |
| CATCHME | Fast run |
| GOTGILLS | Fast swim |
| HOPTOIT | Super jump |
| LIQUOR | Drunk mode |
| SLOWMO | Slow motion (enter up to 3 times for full effect) |
| DEADEYE | Slow motion aiming (enter up to 3 times) |
| SKYDIVE | Give parachute |
| SKYFALL | Spawn in the sky |
| FLOATER | Moon gravity |
| MAKEITRAIN | Change weather (enter multiple times to cycle) |
| SNOWDAY | Slippery cars (drifting) |
| FUGITIVE | Raise wanted level |
| LAWYERUP | Lower wanted level |
Weapon Cheats (PC)
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| TOOLUP | All weapons and ammo |
| HIGHEX | Explosive bullets |
| INCENDIARY | Flaming bullets |
| HOTHANDS | Explosive melee attacks |
Vehicle Spawn Cheats (PC)
| Code | Vehicle |
|---|---|
| RAPIDGT | Rapid GT sports car |
| COMET | Comet sports car |
| VINEWOOD | Limousine |
| HOLEIN1 | Golf caddy |
| BANDIT | BMX bike |
| OFFROAD | Sanchez dirt bike |
| ROCKET | PCJ-600 motorcycle |
| FLYSPRAY | Duster crop plane |
| BARNSTORM | Stunt plane |
| BUZZOFF | Buzzard attack helicopter |
| TRASHED | Trashmaster garbage truck |
| EXTINCT | Dodo seaplane (unlock via random event first) |
| BUBBLES | Kraken submarine (unlock via Wildlife Photography Challenge first) |
| DEATHCAR | Duke O’Death (unlock via “Pulling Favors” mission first) |
GTA 5 PlayStation Cheat Codes (PS5 and PS4)
Enter these button combinations during active gameplay. Do not pause before entering them.
Gameplay Cheats (PlayStation)
| Effect | Button Combination |
|---|---|
| Invincibility (5 min) | RIGHT, X, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, R1, RIGHT, LEFT, X, TRIANGLE |
| Max health and armor | CIRCLE, L1, TRIANGLE, R2, X, SQUARE, CIRCLE, RIGHT, SQUARE, L1, L1, L1 |
| Recharge special ability | X, X, SQUARE, R1, L1, X, RIGHT, LEFT, X |
| Fast run | TRIANGLE, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, L2, L1, SQUARE |
| Fast swim | LEFT, LEFT, L1, RIGHT, RIGHT, R2, LEFT, L2, RIGHT |
| Super jump | LEFT, LEFT, TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, R1, R2 |
| Moon gravity | LEFT, LEFT, L1, R1, L1, RIGHT, LEFT, L1, LEFT |
| Skyfall (spawn in sky) | L1, L2, R1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, L1, L2, R1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT |
| Drunk mode | TRIANGLE, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, CIRCLE, LEFT |
| Slow motion (3x for max) | TRIANGLE, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, SQUARE, R2, R1 |
| Slow motion aim (3x for max) | SQUARE, L2, R1, TRIANGLE, LEFT, SQUARE, L2, RIGHT, X |
| Raise wanted level | R1, R1, CIRCLE, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT |
| Lower wanted level | R1, R1, CIRCLE, R2, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT |
| Change weather (cycle) | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, SQUARE |
| Slippery cars | TRIANGLE, R1, R1, LEFT, R1, L1, R2, L1 |
Weapon Cheats (PlayStation)
| Effect | Button Combination |
|---|---|
| All weapons | TRIANGLE, R2, LEFT, L1, X, RIGHT, TRIANGLE, DOWN, SQUARE, L1, L1, L1 |
| Give parachute | LEFT, RIGHT, L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, L1 |
| Explosive bullets | RIGHT, SQUARE, X, LEFT, R1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, L1, L1, L1 |
| Flaming bullets | L1, R1, SQUARE, R1, LEFT, R2, R1, LEFT, SQUARE, RIGHT, L1, L1 |
| Explosive melee attacks | RIGHT, LEFT, X, TRIANGLE, R1, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L2 |
Vehicle Spawn Cheats (PlayStation)
| Vehicle | Button Combination |
|---|---|
| Buzzard attack helicopter | CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L1, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L1, L2, R1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE |
| Comet sports car | R1, CIRCLE, R2, RIGHT, L1, L2, X, X, SQUARE, R1 |
| Sanchez dirt bike | CIRCLE, X, L1, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L1, CIRCLE, R1, R2, L2, L1, L1 |
| Trashmaster | CIRCLE, R1, CIRCLE, R1, LEFT, LEFT, R1, L1, CIRCLE, RIGHT |
| Limousine | R2, RIGHT, L2, LEFT, LEFT, R1, L1, CIRCLE, RIGHT |
| Stunt plane | CIRCLE, RIGHT, L1, L2, LEFT, R1, L1, L1, LEFT, LEFT, X, TRIANGLE |
| Golf caddy | CIRCLE, L1, LEFT, R1, L2, X, R1, L1, CIRCLE, X |
| Rapid GT sports car | R2, L1, CIRCLE, RIGHT, L1, R1, RIGHT, LEFT, CIRCLE, R2 |
| Duster crop plane | RIGHT, LEFT, R1, R1, R1, LEFT, TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE, X, CIRCLE, L1, L1 |
| PCJ-600 motorcycle | R1, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, RIGHT, L2, L1, L1 |
| BMX bike | LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, R1, R2 |
GTA 5 Xbox Cheat Codes (Series X/S and One)
The codes work identically on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Enter them during active gameplay without pausing.
Gameplay Cheats (Xbox)
| Effect | Button Combination |
|---|---|
| Invincibility (5 min) | RIGHT, A, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, RB, RIGHT, LEFT, A, Y |
| Max health and armor | B, LB, Y, RT, A, X, B, RIGHT, X, LB, LB, LB |
| Recharge special ability | A, A, X, RB, LB, A, RIGHT, LEFT, A |
| Fast run | Y, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LT, LB, X |
| Fast swim | LEFT, LEFT, LB, RIGHT, RIGHT, RT, LEFT, LT, RIGHT |
| Super jump | LEFT, LEFT, Y, Y, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, X, RB, RT |
| Moon gravity | LEFT, LEFT, LB, RB, LB, RIGHT, LEFT, LB, LEFT |
| Skyfall (spawn in sky) | LB, LT, RB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LB, LT, RB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT |
| Drunk mode | Y, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, X, B, LEFT |
| Slow motion (3x for max) | Y, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, X, RT, RB |
| Slow motion aim (3x for max) | X, LT, RB, Y, LEFT, X, LT, RIGHT, A |
| Raise wanted level | RB, RB, B, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT |
| Lower wanted level | RB, RB, B, RT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT |
| Change weather (cycle) | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, X |
| Slippery cars | Y, RB, RB, LEFT, RB, LB, RT, LB |
Weapon Cheats (Xbox)
| Effect | Button Combination |
|---|---|
| All weapons | Y, RT, LEFT, LB, A, RIGHT, Y, DOWN, X, LB, LB, LB |
| Give parachute | LEFT, RIGHT, LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, LB |
| Explosive bullets | RIGHT, X, A, LEFT, RB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LB, LB, LB |
| Flaming bullets | LB, RB, X, RB, LEFT, RT, RB, LEFT, X, RIGHT, LB, LB |
| Explosive melee attacks | RIGHT, LEFT, A, Y, RB, B, B, B, LT |
Vehicle Spawn Cheats (Xbox)
| Vehicle | Button Combination |
|---|---|
| Buzzard attack helicopter | B, B, LB, B, B, B, LB, LT, RB, Y, B, Y |
| Comet sports car | RB, B, RT, RIGHT, LB, LT, A, A, X, RB |
| Sanchez dirt bike | B, A, LB, B, B, LB, B, RB, RT, LT, LB, LB |
| Trashmaster | B, RB, B, RB, LEFT, LEFT, RB, LB, B, RIGHT |
| Limousine | RT, RIGHT, LT, LEFT, LEFT, RB, LB, B, RIGHT |
| Stunt plane | B, RIGHT, LB, LT, LEFT, RB, LB, LB, LEFT, LEFT, A, Y |
| Golf caddy | B, LB, LEFT, RB, LT, A, RB, LB, B, A |
| Rapid GT sports car | RT, LB, B, RIGHT, LB, RB, RIGHT, LEFT, B, RT |
| Duster crop plane | RIGHT, LEFT, RB, RB, RB, LEFT, Y, Y, A, B, LB, LB |
| PCJ-600 motorcycle | RB, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, X, RIGHT, LT, LB, LB |
| BMX bike | LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, X, B, Y, RB, RT |
GTA 5 Phone Cheat Codes (All Platforms)
These phone numbers work across all platforms. Open your character’s cell phone, go to the dial pad, and enter the number. This method is especially useful on consoles when you want to avoid memorizing long button sequences.
Gameplay Phone Cheats
| Effect | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Invincibility | 1-999-724-654-5537 |
| Max health and armor | 1-999-887-853 |
| Recharge special ability | 1-999-769-3787 |
| Fast run | 1-999-228-8463 |
| Fast swim | 1-999-468-44557 |
| Skyfall | 1-999-759-3255 |
| Drunk mode | 1-999-547-861 |
| Raise wanted level | 1-999-3844-8483 |
| Lower wanted level | 1-999-5299-3787 |
| Change weather | 1-999-625-348-7246 |
| Slippery cars | 1-999-766-9329 |
| Slow motion (3x for max) | 1-999-756-966 |
| Slow motion aiming (3x for max) | 1-999-332-3393 |
| Moon gravity | 1-999-356-2837 |
Weapon Phone Cheats
| Effect | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Give parachute | 1-999-759-3483 |
| Explosive bullets | 1-999-444-439 |
| Flaming bullets | 1-999-462-363-4279 |
| Explosive melee attacks | 1-999-4684-2637 |
Vehicle Spawn Phone Cheats
| Vehicle | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Buzzard attack helicopter | 1-999-289-9633 |
| Comet sports car | 1-999-266-38 |
| Sanchez dirt bike | 1-999-633-7623 |
| Trashmaster | 1-999-872-433 |
| Limousine | 1-999-846-39663 |
| Stunt plane | 1-999-2276-78676 |
| Rapid GT sports car | 1-999-727-4348 |
| PCJ-600 motorcycle | 1-999-762-538 |
| BMX bike | 1-999-226-348 |
| Duke O’Death | 1-999-3328-4227 (unlock via “Pulling Favors” mission first) |
| Kraken submarine | 1-999-282-2537 (unlock via Wildlife Photography Challenge first) |
| Dodo seaplane | 1-999-398-4628 (unlock via random event first) |
Is There a GTA 5 Money Cheat?
No, GTA 5 does not have a money cheat. Rockstar deliberately left one out to keep players engaged with the game’s economy. Unlike GTA San Andreas where you could spam a code and become an instant millionaire, GTA 5 requires you to earn money the old-fashioned way.
The fastest ways to build cash in story mode include completing heists with all three characters, using the Assassination missions to manipulate the in-game stock market, and collecting the Hidden Packages scattered across the map, which pay out up to $25,000 each.
What to Do If GTA 5 Cheats Are Not Working
If a cheat code is not activating, check these things first. You may be entering it too slowly, so try again with a faster input pace. On consoles, directional inputs require the D-Pad, not the left analog stick. Confirm you are using the correct code for your platform, since PlayStation and Xbox sequences are different. Finally, cheat codes will never work in GTA Online, so make sure you are in Story Mode.
GTA 5 Director Mode
If you want to experiment with gameplay modifiers without inputting cheat codes, Director Mode gives you a proper toggle-based alternative. It lets you switch invincibility, wanted level, and other settings on and off without affecting your save file.
To open Director Mode on PC, press M during Story Mode and select Director Mode at the bottom of the Interaction menu. On PlayStation, hold the Touchpad button to open the Interaction menu, then scroll down to Director Mode. On Xbox, hold the View button to open the Interaction menu, then select Director Mode. Play Now!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do GTA 5 cheat codes work in GTA Online?
No. Cheat codes only function in single-player Story Mode. Rockstar disables them in GTA Online entirely to maintain fair gameplay.
Do cheats permanently disable achievements and trophies in GTA 5?
No, the disable is session-only. Restarting the game without using any cheats restores your ability to earn achievements and trophies normally.
Can you cancel an active GTA 5 cheat?
Yes. Re-enter the same cheat code and it will cancel the active effect.
What is the most useful GTA 5 cheat?
Invincibility (PAINKILLER on PC) is the most practical cheat for general use since it keeps you alive for five minutes per activation. For chaos and fun, Explosive Bullets (HIGHEX) transforms every shot into a mini explosive.
Does GTA 5 have a money cheat code?
No. There is no money cheat in GTA 5. Use the stock market, heists, and Hidden Packages to build up cash in story mode.