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SWAT 4 Cheats & Codes

Console commands
Bring up the console ingame using the ` button. Use the ' button if you have a European keyboard.

SWAT 4 Hints, Tips

Developer Tips

Developer Tip #6
Crouching, moving slowly, and firing in short bursts keeps the targeting reticule tight and will make your shots more accurate.
Developer Tip #4
Civilians or suspects who are not compliant at first can be made to comply using non lethal weapons such as the less-lethal shotgun, taser, or grenades. An effective way to make suspects and civilians comply is to shoot them with a lethal weapon in a non-lethal area such as in the leg or the arm. However, you will achieve higher scores for not injuring civilians or suspects.
Developer Tip #5
Any suspects caught behind a door that is being blown by C2 will be momentarily stunned.
Developer Tip #3
Increasing the difficulty will also increase the morale of suspects and civilians.
Developer Tip #2
It is a good idea to optiwand around blind corners. Your AI officers can also be ordered to optiwand around most corners.
Developer Tip #1
The optiwand is a critical tool. If you do not plan to carry a wand, it is a good idea to make sure more than one AI officer is carrying an optiwand in case one with the wand is incapacitated during a mission.
Developer Tip #7
Officers ordered to stack up against a door will also automatically check the lock and report whether or not the door is open.
Developer Tip #8
Grenades are best used before entering and clearing rooms. Make sure to select the best grenade for the situation.
Developer Tip #9
Most primary and secondary weapons are equipped with a flashlight. Use these to illuminate dark areas that are difficult to see in.

Unlimited Health

Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the "Swatgame.ini" file in the "content\system\" folder in the game folder. Locate the following lines:

SPDamageModifierEasy=0.5;
SPDamageModifierNormal=1.0;
SPDamageModifierHard=1.5;
SPDamageModifierElite=1.5;

Change the value for the desired difficulty setting to "0.0".

Extra ammunition

Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the "swatequipment.ini" file in the "content\system\" folder in the game folder. Locate the "MagazineSize=" line under the heading for the weapon you want to change. Change its value to one million or more. Note: Do not change the "MagazineSize=" value under weapons that are prefixed with "BadGuy", as this will give your enemies extra ammunition.

Hint: Prevent enemies from opening doors

Stand direction in front of doors while an enemy is on the other side. This will prevent them from opening the doors. You can hear them complaining about the doors being locked.