Left 4 Dead 2 Cheat Codes for PC

Updated November 11, 2019

Left 4 Dead 2 is a first-person shooter game available for multiple platforms. In addition to exclusive achievements, the PC version of Left 4 Dead 2 has cheat codes that you can't use in the console versions.

These cheats are exclusively for the Windows edition. There are separate cheats for Left 4 Dead 2 on the Xbox 360.

How to Enable Left 4 Dead 2 Cheats on PC

Before you can use cheat codes, enable the developer's console:

Go to the main menu and select Options.
Select Keyboard/Mouse settings.
Enable Allow Developers Console.
Press the tilde key (~) during gameplay to bring up the cheat console.
Type sv_cheats 1, then press Enter to enable cheat mode.
Type the cheat code you wish to enable, then press Enter.

You must reactivate cheat mode each time you restart the game. In the cheat console, enter sv_cheats 1.

Left 4 Dead 2 Cheat Code List

Many of the following codes require you to include a quantity, a name, or a value.

Cheat	Code
Set the maximum range of the smoker's tongue attack (Default is 750).	tongue_range number
Set amount of damage you want to do to survivors.	z_pounce_damage number
Set amount of time before a burning Witch dies from fire.	z_witch_burn_time number
Change Zombie health.	z_health number
Change Zombie speed.	z_speed number
Blow up.	explode
Commit suicide.	kill
Control Boss Infected on any map.	director_no_human_zombies number (0 = Off, 1 = On)
Enable/Disable never-ending panics.	director_panic_forever number (0 = Off, 1 = On)
Force a panic event.	director_force_panic
Full Ammunition.	give ammo
Get a pistol.	give pistol
Get Ammo for your primary weapon.	impulse 101
Get a auto shotgun.	give autoshotgun
Get a first aid kit.	give first_aid_kit
Get full health.	give health
Get a gas can.	give gascan
Get a hunting rifle.	give hunting_rifle
Get a molotov cocktail.	give molotov
Get a tank.	give oxygentank
Get pain pills.	give pain_pills
Get a pipe bomb.	give pipe_bomb
Get a propane tank.	give propanetank
Get an AK-47 rifle.	give rifle_ak47
Get an M16 rifle.	give rifle
Get the SMG.	give SMG
Get a boomer bile.	give vomitjar
Get a chainsaw.	give chainsaw
Become invincible.	god
Become immortal, but still take damage.	buddha 1 number (0 = Off, 1 = On)
Makes your bot teammates shoot nonstop.	open_fire
No mob rushes	director_no_mobs number (0 = Off, 1 = On)
Play in first person (only necessary if third person mode is enabled).	firstperson
Remove all bots.	Ent_Remove
Set probability of infected ceda agents carrying bile jars (0.1 is lowest).	sv_infected_ceda_vomitjar_probability number
Set speed in no clipping mode (default is 5).	sv_noclipspeed number
Set the amount of damage a Witch's attack does.	z_witch_damage number
Fix camera in place (re-enter code to return to the default).	thirdperson_mayamode
Set the camera to third person mode (re-enter code to return to the default).	thirdperson
Set the camera to over-the-shoulder mode (re-enter code to return to the default).	thirdpersonshoulder
Set the maximum amount of regular zombies.	z_common_limit number
Shut off all wanderers, mobs, specials, and bosses.	director_stop
Spawn a zombie.	z_spawn zombie
Spawn a active pipe bomb under you.	boom
Spawn a specific Special Infected.	z_spawn name
Spawn a zombie horde.	z_spawn mob
Spawn boomer at location of crosshair.	z_spawn boomer
Spawn hunter at location of crosshair.	z_spawn hunter
Spawn smoker at location of crosshair.	z_spawn smoker
Spawn tank at location of crosshair.	z_spawn tank
Walk through walls.	noclip number (0 = Off, 1 = On)
Unlimited ammunition	sv_infinite_ammo number (0 = Off, 1 = On)

Activating most of these cheat codes will disable achievements.

Steam Achievements for Left 4 Dead 2

The following achievements can be unlocked in the Steam version of Left 4 Dead 2.

Achievement	How to Unlock
A RIDE DENIED	Kill a Jockey within 2 seconds of it jumping on a Survivor.
A SPITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS	As the Spitter, spit on a Survivor being choked by a Smoker.
ACID REFLEX	Kill a Spitter before she is able to spit.
ARMORY OF ONE	Deploy an ammo upgrade and have your team use it.
BACK IN THE SADDLE	As the Jockey, ride the Survivors twice in a single life.
BEAT THE RUSH	In a Survival match, get a medal only using melee weapons.
BRIDGE BURNER	Survive the Parish campaign.
BRIDGE OVER TREBLED SLAUGHTER	Cross the bridge finale in less than 3 minutes.
BURNING SENSATION	Ignite 50 Common Infected with incendiary ammo.
CACHE AND CARRY	Collect 15 gas cans in a single Scavenge match.
CHAIN OF COMMAND	Kill 100 Common Infected with the chainsaw.
CL0WND	Honk the noses of 10 Clowns.
CLUB DEAD	Use every melee weapon to kill Common Infected.
CONFEDERACY OF CRUNCHES	Finish a campaign using only melee weapons.
CRASS MENAGERIE	Kill one of each Uncommon Infected.
DEAD IN THE WATER	Kill 10 swampy Mudmen while they are in the water.
DISMEMBERMENT PLAN	Kill 15 Infected with a single grenade launcher blast.
FRIED PIPER	Use a Molotov to burn a Clown leading at least 10 Common Infected.
FUEL CRISIS	Make a Survivor drop a gas can during overtime.
GAS GUZZLER	Collect 100 gas cans in Scavenge.
GAS SHORTAGE	Cause 25 gas can drops as a Special Infected.
GONG SHOW	Prove you are stronger than Moustachio.
GUARDIN' GNOME	Rescue Gnome Chompski from the Carnival.
HEAD HONCHO	Decapitate 200 Infected with a melee weapon.
HEARTWARMER	In a Versus match, leave the saferoom to defibrillate a dead teammate.
HUNTING PARTY	Win a game of Scavenge.
LEVEL A CHARGE	Kill a Charger with a melee weapon while they are charging someone.
LONG DISTANCE CARRIER	As the Charger, grab a Survivor and carry them over 80 feet.
MEAT TENDERIZER	As the Charger, grab a Survivor and smash them into the ground for a solid 15 seconds.
MIDNIGHT RIDER	Survive the Dark Carnival campaign.
PRICE CHOPPER	Survive the Dead Center campaign.
QUALIFIED RIDE	As the Jockey, ride a Survivor for more than 8 seconds.
RAGIN' CAJUN	Survive the Swamp Fever campaign.
ROBBED ZOMBIE	Collect 10 vials of Boomer vomit from infected CEDA agents you have killed.
RODE HARD, PUT AWAY WET	As the Jockey, ride a Survivor and steer them into a Spitter's acid patch.
SCATTERING RAM	As the Charger, bowl through the entire enemy team in a single charge.
SCAVENGER HUNT	Stop the enemy team from collecting any gas cans during a Scavenge match.
SEPTIC TANK	Use a bile grenade on a Tank.
SHOCK JOCK	Revive 10 dead Survivors with the defibrillator.
SOB STORY	Navigate the sugar mill and reach the safe room without killing any Witches.
SPIT HAPPENS	As the Spitter, hit every Survivor with a single acid patch.
STACHE WHACKER	Prove you are faster than Moustachio.
STILL SOMETHING TO PROVE	Survive all campaigns on Expert.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS	Form a team and beat an enemy team in 4v4 Versus or Scavenge.
TANK BURGER	Kill a Tank with melee weapons.
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD	Revive 10 incapacitated Survivors while under the speed boosting effects of adrenaline.
THE REAL DEAL	Survive a campaign on Expert difficulty with Realism mode enabled.
VIOLENCE IN SILENCE	Navigate the impound lot and reach the cemetery safe room without tripping any alarms.
WEATHERMAN	Survive the Hard Rain campaign.
WING AND A PRAYER	Defend yourself at the crashed airliner without taking damage.

The Passing DLC Achievements

In addition to those listed above, the following achievements can be unlocked for "The Passing" DLC.

Achievement	How to Unlock
CACHE GRAB	Open 5 footlockers.
FORE!	Knock the heads off of 18 Infected with the golf club.
GRAVE ROBBER	Collect 10 items dropped by a Fallen Survivor.
KILLING THEM SWIFTLY TO THIS SONG	Play the new Midnight Riders song on the jukebox.
KITE LIKE A MAN	Kill a Tank with only damage by the original Survivors.
MUTANT OVERLORD	Play 6 Mutations.
PORT OF SCAVENGE	Play 5 full games of Scavenge on The Port.
TIL IT GOES CLICK	Kill 25 Infected without letting go of the trigger while using the M60.
TORCH BEARER	Beat The Passing Campaign.
WEDDING CRASHER	Crash a survivor through 8 chairs at the Wedding as a Charger.