DUSK Cheat Codes: Every Old-School Command and the UNWORTHY Achievement
DUSK treats cheating as a feature, not a bug. Every code is a love letter to 90s shooters: typed directly into the game while bullets fly, no console activation, no pause menu, no file editing. The prefix nb stands for New Blood Interactive, the developer, and the references buried in the codes range from Doom to Sonic to Superhot.
Using any cheat instantly grants the UNWORTHY achievement — a deliberate joke that mocks the player for taking the easy way out. The irony is that many players activate a code specifically to earn that trophy.
How to Enter Cheat Codes
There is no setup. The player simply starts typing during gameplay. The letters appear in the top-left corner of the screen as they are pressed. Once the full code is entered, it activates immediately. There is no confirmation sound for most codes, but the effect is instant: health refills, weapons appear, or gravity stops working.
Codes work in the pause menu on some platforms, but the intended method is live typing during a level. If a code fails, the likely cause is a typo or an active modifier key interfering with input.
Every Cheat Code in DUSK
Below is the complete verified list. All codes are case-insensitive but must be typed exactly as shown. Some codes are toggles; others are one-time injections.
| Code | Effect | Type |
|---|---|---|
| nbdeity | Toggles god mode. The player still takes damage, but health cannot drop below 1. Health bonuses from damage are still lost. | Toggle |
| nbkfa | Full health, all keys, all weapons, and maximum ammo. A direct reference to Doom's idkfa. | One-time |
| nbshooters | Gives all weapons instantly without healing or refilling ammo. | One-time |
| nbkeys | Gives all level keys. | One-time |
| nbdeathless | Full health and maximum morale. | One-time |
| nbullets | Toggles infinite ammo. Weapons no longer consume ammunition. | Toggle |
| nbff | Doubles fire speed. Stacks with itself and the Fast Fire Totem. Picking up a Fast Fire Totem resets the bonus to the totem's value. | Stacking |
| nbregularfingers | Resets fire speed to the default base rate. | One-time |
| nbfrog |
The References Behind the Codes
New Blood Interactive packed the cheat list with callbacks. Knowing the context does not change gameplay, but it explains the odd names:
- nbkfa — A direct lift of Doom's idkfa. The original stood for "id keys, firearms, and ammo." DUSK's version displays the message "notably exuberant munitions acquired", a riff on Doom's "very happy ammo added."
- nbhot — References the game Superhot, whose core mechanic is identical: time advances only when the player moves.
- nbgotta — A nod to the Sonic X anime theme song lyric "Gotta go fast."
- nbspoder — Derived from the Spodermen meme, a deliberate misspelling of Spider-Man.
Console and Handheld Differences
The PC version accepts every code via keyboard input. On PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, the Konami code functions as an alternative method for specific unlocks:
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Circle, Cross (PlayStation) or the equivalent face buttons on Switch reportedly grants all weapons. This is a platform-specific shortcut rather than the full cheat suite available on PC. The console ports do not support free-text code entry, so the majority of the PC cheat list is inaccessible on those platforms.
The Cheats.txt File
Players who own the game on Steam can find a plain-text reference list inside the installation folder. Navigate to the goodies subdirectory within the DUSK folder; a file named Cheats.txt contains every code and a brief description. This is useful for offline reference or for players who want to verify a code without alt-tabbing to a browser.
Common Pitfalls
- nbreflect is irreversible. Once mirror mode is active, the only way to disable it is to restart the current level or exit to the main menu. There is no "unreflect" command.
- nbfrog stacks without limit. Spamming it twenty times launches the player into the skybox on most maps. Falling from that height without noclip or god mode is fatal.
- nbff resets on Fast Fire Totem pickup. Players who stack nbff multiple times for absurd fire rates will lose the entire bonus the moment they touch a Fast Fire Totem. The totem overrides the cheat rather than stacking with it.
- nbdeity does not preserve health bonuses. While the player cannot die, damage still strips the overhealth buffer. Entering nbdeathless after taking heavy fire is necessary to restore the full red-and-white health bar.
- Cheats disable nothing. There is no penalty beyond the UNWORTHY achievement. Leaderboards, save files, and progression remain intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do cheats disable achievements?
No. The only consequence is unlocking the UNWORTHY achievement, which is itself an achievement. All other trophies and progress remain unaffected.
Can cheats be used in multiplayer?
No. DUSK's multiplayer mode does not recognize cheat inputs. The codes are strictly single-player.
Why does a code not work?
Typographical errors are the most common cause. The game does not provide error feedback for invalid strings — nothing happens, and the player must retype. Modifier keys such as Shift or Caps Lock can also interfere with input registration.
Is there a code to unlock all levels?
No dedicated level-unlock cheat exists. Players must progress through the campaign normally or use nbclip to bypass locked doors and reach level exits early.
Does nbufo work in the hub world?
Yes. Flight functions in any level that does not explicitly disable player movement scripts, including the main menu hub.
Bottom Line
DUSK's cheat system is a deliberate throwback: no menus, no file edits, no trainers. The player types nbdeity mid-combat and becomes unkillable. The codes are balanced by quirks — irreversible mirror mode, fire speed resets, and jump height that scales into orbit. For the UNWORTHY achievement alone, every player should activate at least one code. After that, nbkfa and nbclip remain the fastest ways to break the game in half.
