The fantasy strategy gameAge of Wonders 3features the same turn-based empire-building gameplay, with new features such as customizable characters and a riveting campaign. It has been a hit among fans since its 2014 release. Though part of the appeal of a strategy game can be to strategize how to best complete the game, it can be tempting to cheat the system from time to time.

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Cheat codes have been around for as long as many gamers can remember, andcan range anywhere from benign to bizarre.Age of Wonders 3’s cheat codes don’t break the immersion too much, and there aren’t too many of them. Still, fans may still be interested in what exactly developers Triumph Studios left them to play with, or what they might be able to get away with.

How to Activate Cheat Codes

Age of Wonders 3, likePlanetfall, makes cheats pretty easy to implement. If players would like to activate cheats inAge of Wonders 3, they’ll have to go select “run in debug mode” under Miscellaneous at the game’s launcher. Once in the game, players should then hold CTRL+ALT and press C.

At this point, players can type in their desired code and press Enter to activate it. All cheats, of course, change the way the game is played. It goes without saying that players should be warned that activating cheats may cause the game to become unstable.

Map of Age of Wonders 3

Gold & Mana

As a good game to jump into for newcomers, knowing just how to spend gold can be the key to success inAge of Wonders 3, or reallyany turn-based strategy game. Players need gold to spend on keeping upkeep costs, as well as building new buildings in their cities. Fortunately, the first couple of cheats relate to gold and mana.

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Map of Age of Wonders 3

Spells & Upgrades

Spells are an important aspect ofAge of Wonders 3, so fortunately Triumph Studios took the time to implement some spell cheats. These codes will research or unlock spells and upgrades for the player, allowing them to use magic more freely.

Cities & Exploration

Cities are important to any playthrough ofAge of Empires 3, though cheats can make everything easier. These cheats will ease the burden of exploration for the player, as well as make managing cities and the resources they produce much easier.

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List of spells in Age of Wonders 3

Heroes & Combat

WhileAge of Wonders 3may not be thehardest strategy game ever made, using cheats can still make combat much less of a pain. From spawning new heroes to leveling up current ones, as well as instant wins and losses, the following cheats will help players needing extra help to get through battles.

Player building a city in Age of Wonders 3

Combat in Age of Wonders 3