Ultimate GTA 5 Cheat Guide: Codes & Pro Tips

After logging over 300 hours in Los Santos—shifting from adrenaline-fueled heists to outright chaos—I’ve learned that having the right cheat at your fingertips can turn any mission (or mayhem spree) into legendary fun. This guide breaks down every must-have cheat, explains how to enter them on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or the in-game phone, and shares the shortcuts I wish I’d discovered sooner.

Note: All cheats work only in single-player. They won’t affect GTA Online and will disable achievements/trophies until you restart the game.

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Input Methods & Why They Matter

PC Console: Press the tilde key (~), type the code, then press Enter. Best for quick toggles or one-off effects.
Controller Combos: Enter button sequences on the fly. Look for the “Cheat Activated” prompt in the corner—no pause menu required.
In-Game Phone: Press Up (console) or T (PC) → Contacts → Keypad → dial the number. Ideal for lightning-fast vehicle spawns and uninterrupted action.

Pro Tip: Invincibility only lasts five minutes. Set a real-world timer so you don’t run out of juice mid-firefight.

Cheat Categories

Invincibility (PAINKILLER)

PC: PAINKILLER
PS4/5: Right, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Left, X, Triangle
Xbox: Right, A, Right, Left, Right, RB, Right, Left, A, Y
Phone: 1-999-7246-545-537

Your five-minute “get out of jail free” pass. Perfect when bullets are flying from every direction or when you just want to see what happens when you stack tanks on top of each other.

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Weapons & Ammo (TOOLUP)

PC: TOOLUP
PS4/5: Triangle, R2, Left, L1, X, Right, Triangle, Down, Square, L1 (×3)
Xbox: Y, RT, Left, LB, A, Right, Y, Down, X, LB (×3)
Phone: 1-999-866-587

Instant full arsenal and ammo reset. Great for respawns or when you need a rocket launcher on demand.

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Health & Armor (TURTLE)

PC: TURTLE
PS4/5: Circle, L1, Triangle, R2, X, Square, Circle, Right, Square, L1 (×3)
Xbox: B, LB, Y, RT, A, X, B, Right, X, LB (×3)
Phone: 1-999-887-853

Maxes out your health and armor in the blink of an eye. Use during a high-speed chase or right after a sticky-boom blast.

Vehicle Spawns

Buzzard (Attack Chopper): BUZZOFF / 1-999-289-9633
Comet (Sports Car): COMET / 1-999-266-38
Rapid GT (Supercar): RAPIDGT / 1-999-727-4348

The phone is lightning-fast for mid-mission getaways—no menu lag, just instant wheels (or rotors).

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Wanted Level Up/Down

Raise Wanted Level: FUGITIVE / 1-999-3844-8483
Lower Wanted Level: LAWYERUP / 1-999-5299-3787

Crank the heat up for total chaos or dial it down when you need a breather. Note: some story missions ignore these commands.

Fun Physics & Combat

Super Jump: HOPTOIT / 1-999-467-8648
Explosive Bullets: HIGHEX / 1-999-444-439
Low Gravity: FLOATER / 1-999-356-2837
Skyfall: SKYFALL / 1-999-759-3255

Combine Super Jump with Low Gravity, then skydive off Vinewood Hills for epic aerial carnage.

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Common Pitfalls

Achievements and trophies stay disabled until you restart the game—save serious runs for last.
Some cheats won’t activate during cutscenes or scripted story events.
Non-US keyboard layouts can remap console keys—use the phone dialer if you run into issues.

Conclusion

With these core cheats at your disposal—invincibility, weapons & armor, and your favorite ride—you’re ready to turn Los Santos into your personal playground. Use the console for quick toggles, the phone for instant delivery, and controller combos for pure on-the-fly chaos. Remember: cheats are single-player only, effects are timed, and saving before unleashing mayhem always pays off. Now go forth and create your own legendary stories!

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