How to Use Cheats in Dark Souls 3 - Rival Gaming Trainer Guide

Introduction

Dark Souls 3 is a action RPG with deep combat mechanics and character progression that has captivated millions of players worldwide. The Rival Gaming Trainer for Dark Souls 3 gives you access to 29 cheats spanning categories like General, combat, misc, player, letting you customize your gameplay experience exactly how you want it. Whether you are looking to breeze through a tough section, experiment with different builds, or simply enjoy the game without constraints on a second playthrough, these cheats put you in full control.

This guide walks you through every cheat available for Dark Souls 3 in the RG Trainer, explains what each one does, and offers practical advice on when and how to use them effectively. With 25 free cheats and 4 premium options, there is something here for every type of player. All cheats are activated through simple hotkeys while the game is running, with no file modifications or risk to your save data.

The trainer is designed to work with the latest version of Dark Souls 3 on PC. It runs alongside the game as a separate overlay and does not inject code into the game process, keeping things clean and straightforward. Read on for the full breakdown of every available cheat and how to get the most out of your Dark Souls 3 experience.

Getting Started

Step 1: Download the RG Trainer

Head to the Rival Gaming download page and grab the latest version of the RG Trainer. The installer is lightweight and takes under a minute to set up. Run it and follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Step 2: Launch Dark Souls 3

Start Dark Souls 3 as you normally would through Steam, Epic Games, or whichever launcher you use. Let the game load fully to the main menu or into your save file before proceeding to the next step.

Step 3: Open the RG Trainer

With the game running, open the RG Trainer application. Navigate to the game library and select Dark Souls 3 from the list. The trainer automatically scans for supported games and will display the full cheat panel once it detects the running process.

Step 4: Auto-Detection

The trainer uses process detection to find Dark Souls 3 running on your system. This happens automatically within a few seconds. If the game is detected successfully, you will see a green status indicator and the cheat list will become active. If detection fails, check the Troubleshooting section below.

Step 5: Enable Cheats

Browse the cheat panel to see all available options for Dark Souls 3. Each cheat can be toggled on or off using the listed hotkey, or by clicking the toggle switch in the trainer interface. Cheats take effect immediately. You can enable multiple cheats at once and adjust them at any time during gameplay.

Cheat Walkthrough

Player Cheats

• [RG] No Stagger [Pro] ( Ctrl+F4) — Character never gets staggered or knocked down [RG Exclusive]

Combat Cheats

• [RG] Boss Phase Skip [Pro] ( Ctrl+F1) — Skip boss phases - instantly enter final phase [RG Exclusive]
• [RG] Damage Multiplier x10 [Pro] ( Ctrl+F3) — All damage output multiplied by 10 [RG Exclusive]
• [RG] Freeze Boss AI [Pro] ( Ctrl+F2) — Boss AI pauses and stops attacking [RG Exclusive]

General Cheats

• Infinite Estus ( F9) — Estus flask never runs out
• Infinite FP ( F2) — Focus points unlimited
• Infinite Health ( F1) — HP stays at maximum
• Infinite Souls ( F4) — Set souls to max
• Infinite Stamina ( F3) — Stamina never depletes
• Invisible ( F8) — Enemies cant detect player
• No Damage ( F6) — Take zero damage
• No Equip Load ( F10) — Any equipment zero weight
• One Hit Kill ( F5) — Kill enemies instantly
• Super Speed ( F7) — Increased movement speed

General Cheats

• Freeze Enemies ( F12) — All enemies unable to move or attack
• Infinite Ashen Estus ( Numpad1) — FP flasks never run out
• Infinite Ember ( Numpad3) — Always have the embered buff active
• Infinite Estus ( F9) — Healing flasks never run out
• Infinite FP ( F2) — Focus points always full for spells
• Infinite HP ( F1) — Health bar never depletes
• Infinite Souls ( F4) — Soul count always at maximum
• Infinite Stamina ( F3) — Never run out of stamina
• Infinite Weapon Durability ( F11) — Weapons never break
• Max Attributes ( F10) — All stats instantly set to 99
• Max Covenant Rank ( Numpad2) — All covenants at max rank instantly
• No Poise Damage ( F6) — Never get staggered by attacks
• No Weight Limit ( F7) — Equip anything without fat rolling
• One Hit Kill ( F5) — Any hit kills any enemy or boss
• Stealth Mode ( F8) — Enemies ignore your presence

Advanced Tips

Tip 1

Enable Infinite Stamina before tough encounters to maintain aggression, but consider leaving damage cheats off during your first attempt at major bosses so you can learn their attack patterns naturally.

Tip 2

Use the XP or currency cheats to unlock builds you want to experiment with rather than grinding. This lets you test different playstyles without committing dozens of hours to farming.

Tip 3

If the game has an equip load system, Infinite Carry Weight or Equip Load lets you try heavy armor builds without stat investment, which is great for testing different armor sets.

Tip 4

Save before using One Hit Kill on story bosses. Some boss fights have cutscene triggers tied to specific health thresholds, and skipping them may cause issues.

Tip 5: Combining Cheats in Dark Souls 3

The most effective way to use cheats in Dark Souls 3 is to combine them thoughtfully. For example, pairing Infinite Health with a speed cheat lets you explore every corner of the game world without interruption. On a second playthrough, stack economy and progression cheats to skip straight to the content you want to revisit. The trainer remembers your last configuration for Dark Souls 3, so you can set up your preferred cheat combination once and have it ready every time you play.

Troubleshooting

The trainer does not detect Dark Souls 3

Make sure the game is fully loaded before opening the trainer. If you launched the trainer first, close it and reopen it after the game is running. Also verify you are running the latest version of both the trainer and the game. Some store versions (Steam vs Epic vs GOG) may require different detection methods, so check the RG Trainer settings for store-specific options.

Cheats stop working after a game update

Game updates can change memory addresses that the trainer relies on. When Dark Souls 3 receives a patch, the RG Trainer team typically releases a compatibility update within 24-48 hours. Check the Rival Gaming forums or the trainer update feed for the latest version. In the meantime, you can roll back the game to the previous version through your launcher if you need cheats immediately.

My antivirus flags the trainer as malicious

Game trainers interact with running processes in ways that trigger heuristic antivirus detections. This is a false positive. The RG Trainer does not modify game files or inject code. Add the trainer executable and its installation folder to your antivirus exclusion list. Windows Defender users can do this through Settings, Virus and Threat Protection, Exclusions.

Cheats are enabled but nothing happens in-game

First, confirm the green status indicator shows the game is detected. If the indicator is green but cheats are not applying, try toggling them off and on again. Some cheats in Dark Souls 3 only take effect during specific gameplay states. For example, health cheats may not register on a loading screen or during cutscenes. Also make sure no other overlay software is intercepting the hotkeys.

The game crashes when enabling certain cheats

Certain cheat combinations can conflict with each other or with specific game states. If you experience crashes, disable all cheats and re-enable them one at a time to identify which one causes the issue. Avoid enabling cheats during cutscenes or scripted sequences in Dark Souls 3. If the problem persists, report it on the Rival Gaming forums with your game version and the specific cheats you were using.

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