Age of Mythology took the core mechanics of the Age of Empires series and blended them with ancient myths, god powers, and legendary monsters. Alongside this mythological setting came a list of highly creative cheat codes that let you rain down chicken meteors, spawn laser-firing bears, or summon giant Titans to crush cities. As developers, we appreciate the legacy debug commands that make these games so memorable.
To use cheat codes in Age of Mythology (including the original, Extended Edition, and Age of Mythology: Retold), press the Enter key during a single-player match, type the code exactly as written below in all CAPITAL letters, and press Enter again.
Key Takeaways
- ATM OF EREBUS, JUNK FOOD NIGHT, and TROJAN HORSE FOR SALE grant 1,000 of gold, food, and wood.
- O CANADA spawns a laser-firing bear wearing a Canadian flag cape.
- TITANOMACHY instantly summons a giant Titan at your Town Center.
What Are the Best Age of Mythology Cheat Codes?
The best Age of Mythology cheat codes are ATM OF EREBUS for gold, JUNK FOOD NIGHT for food, and TROJAN HORSE FOR SALE for wood. These basic resource commands instantly add 1,000 units of the respective resource to your stockpile. For combat and map manipulation, the most popular cheats are O CANADA (spawns a laser bear), L33T SUPA H4X0R (enables instant building and gathering), and LAY OF THE LAND (reveals the entire map).
Below is the complete, fact-checked list of resources, units, god powers, and map cheats:
Resource Cheat Codes
| Code | Effect | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ATM OF EREBUS | Adds 1,000 Gold | Necessary for building, upgrading, and training myth units. |
| JUNK FOOD NIGHT | Adds 1,000 Food | Crucial for training villagers and military forces. |
| TROJAN HORSE FOR SALE | Adds 1,000 Wood | Essential for buildings, towers, and archers. |
| MOUNT OLYMPUS | Favor maxed out | Instantly grants full favor for god power usage. |
Map & Gameplay Cheats
| Code | Effect | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LAY OF THE LAND | Reveals the entire map | Clears all terrain fog, revealing layout and resource spots. |
| UNCERTAINTY AND DOUBT | Hides the map | Covers the map in fog of war. |
| L33T SUPA H4X0R | Instant build & gather | Applies to both the player and AI opponents. |
| THRILL OF VICTORY | Instant victory | Skips straight to the victory screen. |
| CHANNEL SURFING | Skips current level | Instantly completes the active campaign scenario. |
How Do You Spawn the Laser Bear and Titan?
To spawn the Laser Bear and Titan, press Enter during a match, type O CANADA or TITANOMACHY in all caps, and press Enter to instantly spawn the unit at your Town Center. The Laser Bear shoots laser beams from its eyes, dealing massive ranged damage, while the Titan is a colossal unit capable of smashing gates and fortresses.
Here is a breakdown of the custom joke units and god powers you can spawn:
- O CANADA: Spawns a brown bear wearing a Canadian flag cape. It moves extremely fast and shoots high-damage laser beams from its eyes.
- TITANOMACHY: Instantly spawns a giant Titan at your Town Center. It is the ultimate late-game siege unit.
- WUV WOO: Spawns a flying pink hippopotamus that leaves a trail of rainbows behind it. It acts as a flying scout.
- TINES OF POWER: Spawns a giant kid holding a pitchfork (“Bella”).
- BAWK BAWK BOOM: Grants you a god power that rains down explosive chickens on a targeted area.
- PANDORAS BOX OF MEAD: Grants random god powers.
- WRATH OF THE GODS: Grants you unlimited casts of major god powers (Lightning, Meteor, Earthquake).
- ISIS HEAR MY PLEA: Spawns all campaign heroes at your Town Center.
Why Do Cheat Codes Fail in Age of Mythology: Retold?
Cheat codes fail in Age of Mythology: Retold because they are either typed in lowercase, conflict with multiplayer settings that disable cheats, or use depreciated legacy code syntax. Ensure that you type the codes in all CAPITAL letters and check the “Enable Cheats” box in the lobby settings before launching a custom match.
Other common failure modes include:
- Case-Sensitivity: In original and Extended editions, codes must be typed in all capitals. In Retold, this requirement has been relaxed, but typing in all caps remains the safest method for compatibility.
- Aegis / Steroids Confusion: Players coming from Age of Empires II often type
aegisorsteroidsto build instantly. In Age of Mythology, the correct code isL33T SUPA H4X0R. - Achievements Disabled: Remember that using any cheat code in a single-player game will disable steam achievements for that session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use these cheats in the campaign?
Yes, you can use these cheats during single-player campaign missions. However, it will disable achievements and campaign progression badges for that specific run.
What does the chicken meteor cheat do?
Typing BAWK BAWK BOOM grants you the “Chicken Storm” god power. When cast, it rains down exploding chickens on the targeted area, dealing massive damage to units and buildings.
Do these cheat codes work in Retold?
Yes, Age of Mythology: Retold retains the legacy cheat codes from the original 2002 release, allowing you to spawn the Laser Bear and flying hippos in the updated graphics engine.
How do I spawn a Titan?
Type TITANOMACHY in the chat window and press Enter. A Titan will instantly spawn at your Town Center, ready for battle.
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