LWOTC fundamentally rewrites the game’s backend. The perk trees, resource system, and soldier classes are entirely different. Using a vanilla command like GivePerkPack can corrupt your save because the Perk ID numbers have changed. Furthermore, LWOTC has a built-in "Second Wave" options menu that disables achievements if you turn on "Dev Console."

This is where the console becomes your best ally.

Learning to use isn't about "cheating" (though you can). It is about game preservation, quality of life, and bypassing the mod’s occasional unfairness. This guide will teach you how to enable the console, the specific commands that work in LWOTC (which differ from vanilla), and how to use them to create a better , more stable, and more enjoyable campaign. Part 1: Why Vanilla Console Guides Fail You in LWOTC If you search for standard XCOM 2 console commands, you will find lists for GiveResource , HealAllSoldiers , or LevelUpBarracks . Do not use these in LWOTC without reading this first.

Long War of the Chosen (LWOTC) is widely considered the definitive way to play XCOM 2 . It transforms a 40-hour power fantasy into a grueling, 150+ hour strategic guerrilla war. However, even the most hardened commanders know that LWOTC is not without its flaws: bugs, brutal RNG spikes, and the occasional game-breaking crash that threatens to erase a 100-hour Ironman save.

The console is invisible by default. Just start typing. You will see text appear in the bottom-left corner. Part 3: The "Better" LWOTC Command List (Surgical Use Only) Here is the curated list of commands that actually improve your LWOTC experience without breaking the mod’s delicate balance. Category A: The Fixers (Crash & Bug Recovery) These are the most ethical and useful commands. Use them to save corrupted campaigns.

Use restartlevel to kill bugs. Use BuildItems to skip boring wait times. Use GiveSoldierAbility to fix UI glitches. Never, ever use LevelUpBarracks .