Console Commands Verified — Starsector
Verdict: Essential for testing, troubleshooting, and sandbox play. Optional for purists.
These commands are verified as accurate for the current version of the game. You can type them into the console window.
Basic Controls:
Resource & Ship Management:
addwing [wing_id] — Adds a fighter wing to your cargo.addship [variant_id] — Adds a ship to your fleet.
addspecial [special_id] [quantity] — Adds special items (like Blueprints, AI Cores, or Colony Items).
Campaign & Map Manipulation:
God Mode & Cheats:
addxp [amount]: Adds experience points.
addskillpoints [amount]: Instantly gain skill points to max out your character tree.If you found this text string in a log file or a config, it typically means one of two things: starsector console commands verified
| Playstyle | Recommendation |
|-----------|----------------|
| First-time vanilla player | ❌ Skip it – experience the intended struggle first. |
| Modded campaign (Nexerelin) | ✅ Get it – essential for fixing mod bugs or skipping grind. |
| Ship / weapon tester | ✅ Must-have – saves hours of farming. |
| Sandbox / storyteller | ✅ Perfect – use infinite commands and focus on roleplay. |
| Hardcore ironman purist | ❌ Avoid – you’ll hate yourself for opening the console. |
Once the console is open, you can type help to see a full list, but the list is massive. Here are the most useful, verified commands you will use 90% of the time. Resource & Ship Management: