Barotrauma: Console Commands (Server Commands) (2024)

CommandDescriptioncontrol [name]Assume control of a character/creature. The name must be the same as the name of the folder where the characters configuration file is located (“human”/”tigerthresher”/”moloch” etc). Some creatures can attack by pressing the R key. Additionally, theHuskhas a fully usable inventory and can interact with theSubmarineas if it were a player.debugdrawToggles the “debug draw” mode.disablecrewaiDeactivates the crew AI in single player, making the crew inactive unless directly controlled. See “enablecrewai”.editmap, editSwitches to map editing mode.enablecrewaiActivates or reactivates the crew AI in single player. See “disablecrewai”.editwater, waterAllows adding water into rooms or removing it by holding the left or right mouse buttons.fixitemsSets the condition of all items in the map to 100.0.fixwallsFixes all damaged or broken walls.fireAllows creation of fires by left clicking.freecamera, freecamStops the camera from being locked to the controlled character and allows it to be moved freely.gamescreen, gameSwitches to the game screen.godmodeMakes the submarine invulnerable.healFully restores the specified character (or the controlled character if none is specified) to full health.killcreaturesInstantly kills all creatures in the map.lightingenabled, lights, lightToggles lighting effects on/off.loadmap [name]Loads the specified map.losenabled, losToggles the line of sight effect on/off. This can be used to reduce lag.mainmenu, menuSwitches to main menu.oxygenReplenishes oxygen in all rooms to 100.0.revive [name]Resurrect the specified character (or the controlled character if none is specified), bringing them back from the dead.savemap [name]Saves the map that is currently loaded with the specified filename.spawnitem [itemname] [cursor/inventory]Spawns an item at either the cursor or the inventory, or at a random spawnpoint if parameter 2 is blank.spawn [creaturename] [near/inside/outside/cursor]Spawns a character/creature near, inside or outside the sub (or at a random spawnpoint if parameter 2 is blank). The name must be the same as the name of the folder where the characters configuration file is located (“human”/”tigerthresher”/”moloch” etc).teleport [charactername]Teleports the specified character (or the currently controlled character if parameter 1 is blank) to the position of the cursor.

CommandDescriptionautorestart [true/false]Enable or disable round auto-restart.autorestartinterval [seconds]Set how long the server waits between rounds before automatically starting a new one. If set to 0, autorestart is disabled.autorestarttimer [seconds]Set the current autorestart countdown to the specified value.ban [name]Kick and ban the player from the server.banid [id]Kick and ban the player with the specified client ID from the server.banip [ip]Ban the IP address from the server.campaigndestination [index]Set the location to head towards in the currently active campaign.campaigninfoDisplay information about the state of the currently active campaign.clientlistList all the clients connected to the server.disablecrewaiDisable the AI of the NPCs in the crew.enablecrewaiEnable the AI of the NPCs in the crew.end / endgame / endroundEnd the current round.exit / quit / closeExit the application.explosion [range] [force] [damage] [structuredamage]Creates an explosion at the position of the cursor.fire / editfireAllows putting up fires by left clicking.fixwalls / fixhullsFixes all walls.fixitemsRepairs all items and restores them to full condition.freecamDetach the camera from the controlled character.gamemode [name]/[index]Select the game mode for the next round. The parameter can either be the name or the index number of the game mode (0 = sandbox, 1 = mission, etc).giveperm [id]Grants administrative permissions to the player with the specified client ID.NOTE: This command appears to be broken. Upon giving the ID, the console will ask you what permission you would like to grant the specific user.

However, it never seems to allow the client user to use those commands via the console.

giverank [id]Assigns a specific rank (set of administrative permissions) to the player with the specified client ID.NOTE: Default ranks include: Admin, Moderator and None, more can be added in the “permissionpresets.xml”godmodeToggle submarine godmode. Makes the main submarine invulnerable to damage.heal [character name]Restore the specified character to full health. If the name parameter is omitted, the controlled character will be healed.helpLists the server commands and their descriptions.kick [name]Kick a player out of the server.kickid [id]Kick the player with the specified client ID out of the server.killmonstersImmediately kills all AI-controlled enemies in the level.lockxLock horizontal movement of the main submarine.lockyLock vertical movement of the main submarine.mission [name]/[index]Select the mission type for the next round. The parameter can either be the name or the index number of the mission type (0 = first mission type, 1 = second mission type, etc).msg [message]Send a chat message with no sender specified.netstatsToggles the visibility of the network statistics UI.oxygen / airReplenishes the oxygen levels in every room to 100%.power [temperature]Immediately sets the temperature of the nuclear reactor to the specified value.restart / resetClose and restart the server.revive [character name]Bring the specified character back from the dead. If the name parameter is omitted, the controlled character will be revived.revokeperm [id]Revokes administrative permissions to the player with the specified client ID.say [message]Send a chat message that displays “HOST” as the sender.seed / levelseedChanges the level seed for the next round.servermsg [message]Change the message displayed in the server lobby.servername [name]Change the name of the server.setclientcharacter [client name]; [character name]Gives the client control of the specified character.shuttle [name]Select the specified submarine as the respawn shuttle for the next round.spawn [creaturename] [near/inside/outside/cursor]Spawn a creature at a random spawnpoint (use the second parameter to only select spawnpoints near/inside/outside the submarine).spawnitem [itemname] [cursor/inventory]Spawn an item at the position of the cursor, in the inventory of the controlled character or at a random spawnpoint if the last parameter is omitted.start / startgame / startroundStart a new round.submarine [name]Select the submarine for the next round.teleport [character name]Teleport the specified character to the position of the cursor. If the name parameter is omitted, the controlled character will be teleported.togglekarmaToggles the karma system.traitorlistList all the traitors and their targets.unbanUnban a player by name. (not recommended)unbanipUnban a player by IP.water / editwaterToggle water editing. Allows adding water into rooms by holding the left mouse button and removing it by holding the right mouse button.