If you want to dominate every firefight in Grand Theft Auto V, the weapon cheats are exactly what you need. They can hand you a complete arsenal in an instant, make your bullets explode on impact, set enemies on fire, and slow down time so you never miss. This guide covers every GTA 5 weapon and combat cheat, with the codes for PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC.
Each cheat below includes its phone number, which works on every platform, along with the controller button combinations and PC code words where they apply. Remember that all cheats work only in single-player story mode.
Give Weapons and Ammo Cheat

The most useful weapon cheat instantly gives you a full set of weapons with plenty of ammunition, so you are always ready for a fight. It is one of the first cheats most players enter.
- Phone (all platforms): 1-999-866-587
- PS5 and PS4: TRIANGLE, R2, LEFT, L1, X, RIGHT, TRIANGLE, DOWN, SQUARE, L1, L1, L1
- Xbox: Y, RT, LEFT, LB, A, RIGHT, Y, DOWN, X, LB, LB, LB
- PC code word: TOOLUP
Explosive Ammo Cheat (Bang Bang)

Also known as Bang Bang, this cheat makes every bullet you fire explode on impact, turning ordinary gunfights into spectacular chaos. It is one of the most entertaining combat cheats in the game.
- Phone (all platforms): 1-999-444-439
- PS5 and PS4: RIGHT, SQUARE, X, LEFT, R1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, L1, L1, L1
- Xbox: RIGHT, X, A, LEFT, RB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LB, LB, LB
- PC code word: HIGHEX
Flaming Bullets Cheat

The Flaming Bullets cheat sets your targets alight, adding a fiery twist to every shot. It is a great alternative to explosive ammo when you want a different kind of spectacle.
- Phone (all platforms): 1-999-462-363-4279
- PC code word: INCENDIARY
Explosive Melee Cheat

With the Explosive Melee cheat active, your punches and melee attacks send enemies flying with an explosive force. It turns hand-to-hand combat into an over-the-top spectacle.
- Phone (all platforms): 1-999-468-42637
- PS5 and PS4: RIGHT, LEFT, X, TRIANGLE, R1, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L2
- PC code word: HOTHANDS
Slow Motion Aim Cheat

The Slow Motion Aim cheat slows down time whenever you aim your weapon, giving you far more time to line up precise shots. It can be stacked several times for an increasingly dramatic effect, with the fifth entry turning it off.
- Phone (all platforms): 1-999-332-3393
- Xbox: X, LT, RB, Y, LEFT, X, LT, RIGHT, A
- PC code word: DEADEYE
Weapon Cheats and Achievements

As with every cheat in GTA 5, using any weapon cheat disables achievements and trophies for the rest of your current play session. If you are working toward an achievement, save your game first and reload a clean save afterward.
These weapon cheats pair brilliantly with the invincibility cheat for total mayhem. For the god mode code and every other cheat, see our guides on the GTA 5 invincibility cheat and the complete GTA 5 Cheats: Full List of Cheat Codes.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weapon cheat in GTA 5?
The Give Weapons and Ammo cheat hands you a full arsenal instantly. Dial 1-999-866-587 on the phone, use the button combination on your controller, or type TOOLUP in the PC console.
How do you get explosive bullets in GTA 5?
Use the Explosive Ammo cheat, also called Bang Bang. Dial 1-999-444-439, enter the button combination on your controller, or type HIGHEX on PC. Every bullet will then explode on impact.
Do weapon cheats work in GTA Online?
No. Like all GTA 5 cheats, weapon cheats only work in single-player story mode. They have no effect whatsoever in GTA Online.
Do weapon cheats disable achievements?
Yes. Using any cheat, including weapon cheats, disables achievements and trophies for the current play session. Save first and reload a clean save if you want to earn them.
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