Dead Cells on PC supports a built-in cheat console activated through a launch argument. Console versions include a Practice Mode that functions as a legal cheat system for learning boss patterns.
PC CHEAT CONSOLE SETUP
1. Right-click Dead Cells in Steam and select Properties.
2. Under Launch Options, type --dev-console
3. Launch the game.
4. Press F1 during gameplay to open the developer console.
Available commands:
Give all weapons: give_items all
Give Gold Coins: give_gold 99999
Unlock all cells: give_cells 500
God Mode: god_mode true
Disable God Mode: god_mode false
Skip to any biome: teleport [biome name]
Biome names for teleport command:
Promenade, Ramparts, Ossuary, Clock Tower, Slumbering Sanctuary, Castle, Throne Room
PRACTICE MODE (ALL PLATFORMS)
Dead Cells includes a Practice Mode accessible from the main menu.
Practice Mode lets you fight any boss you have already unlocked with no death penalty.
Use Practice Mode to learn boss patterns before attempting Boss Cell difficulty runs.
Each boss in Practice Mode shows an on-screen damage counter so you track your DPS per attempt.
BEST MUTATION COMBINATIONS
Combo 1: Rampage Build
Weapons: Biter + Quick Bow
Mutations: Predator (speed on kill), Soldier's Resistance (damage reduction), Vengeance (parry damage)
This build chains kills for continuous speed boosts. You move 60 percent faster after 5 consecutive kills.
Combo 2: Turret Build
Weapons: Infantry Grenade + Hokuto's Bow
Mutations: Vengeance (parry damage), Master of Mayhem (symmetry damage), Predator
Place turrets and let them kill while you parry. Turrets scale with your ranged stat investment.
Combo 3: Shield Parry Build
Weapons: Assault Shield + Balanced Blade
Mutations: Vengeance, Soldier's Resistance, Tainted Flask
Perfect parries deal 300 percent bonus damage with this combination. Every boss in the game becomes easier with consistent parry timing.
BOSS KILL STRATEGIES
The Concierge (first boss):
Stay at mid-range. His slam attack has a small forward hitbox but no backward hitbox.
Parry his charge attack for a free hit window.
His vulnerable phase (when he slows down) gives you 4 to 6 hits before he recovers.
The Time Keeper:
Her clone attack creates 3 copies. Attack the copy that reacts to your position.
Stay under her during her air phase. Her ground slam misses entirely if you stand directly below her landing spot.
The Hand of the King:
Phase 1: Parry every sword swing. His sword attacks have consistent timing.
Phase 2: Roll through his floor slam. The outer edge of the slam deals no damage.
Phase 3: Circle him continuously. His tracking ability drops when you maintain constant movement.
SCROLLS AND STAT PRIORITY
Put your first 3 scrolls into your primary weapon's scaling stat.
After 3 scrolls, split between your primary stat and Health.
Never split scrolls equally between all three stats. Focused investment deals significantly more damage per scroll.
Daily Challenge Tips:
Daily Challenges give Cells and cosmetics for top 100 placements globally.
Check the Daily Challenge weapon set before starting. If it includes weapons you know well, attempt it.
Daily Challenges reset at midnight UTC. Play them immediately after reset for less competitive leaderboard slots.