# Codes

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">This is a list of "cheat" **codes** that aren't linked to game progression in *Tunic*.</span></span>

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### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Meta Codes</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Certain codes cannot be found within the game itself. They can be activated at any moment in the game.</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Big Head Mode</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
<span class="emojiContainer-2XKwXX" role="button" tabindex="0">URUL URDR RURD LDRD</span></span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Makes your [fox](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/fox)'s head and Rudeling heads bigger. <span class="emojiContainer-2XKwXX" role="button" tabindex="0">Entering the code again or closing the game entirely un-toggles Big Head mode.</span>  
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<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Discovery:  
Streamers and media were sent the press kit version of *Tunic*, which contained the game, various goodies, and one of 25 potential puzzle pieces. These puzzle pieces could be theoretically connected together to form the full 5x5 image. Users shared photos of their puzzle piece online and stitched together the full puzzle through collaboration, revealing an image of a 4x4 grid of foxes holding flags in specific directions, and thus producing the secret code.</span></span>

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<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Alternatively, the same code is obtained via a Holy Cross code in the inner flap of the Nintendo Switch physical cover art for *Tunic*.  
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<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Sources:   
[https://www.resetera.com/threads/tunics-great-press-kit-mystery-has-been-solved-now-discover-it-yourself-no-spoilers%E2%80%94just-joy.564229/](https://www.resetera.com/threads/tunics-great-press-kit-mystery-has-been-solved-now-discover-it-yourself-no-spoilers%E2%80%94just-joy.564229/)  
[https://twitter.com/Dancrane212/status/1505169325296074842](https://twitter.com/Dancrane212/status/1505169325296074842)  
[https://www.reddit.com/r/TunicGame/comments/1930ho3/inside\_the\_game\_case\_for\_switch/](https://www.reddit.com/r/TunicGame/comments/1930ho3/inside_the_game_case_for_switch/)</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Sunglasses Mode</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
UUU LUL URU LUR ULU RUR DRD LDR DLD RDL DL  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Gives your fox and Terry the Chompignom (a specific [enemy](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/enemies) in the [West Garden](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/west-garden)) a pair of sunglasses. The sunglasses disappear when the player either dies or returns to the title screen. The sunglasses match the color of the fox's neckband, which can be customized in the secret changing room to the right of the [Overworld](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/overworld)'s fountain.</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Discovery:  
The Sacred Geometry clothing apparel contains a Holy Cross code in its design. Alternatively, via in-game means, the same Holy Cross code is present in [page 5](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-5-the-story) of the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet), though the origin point is more abstractly represented by the fox's feet rather than an exact symbol, so it is not inherently apparent that this is a Holy Cross code, compared to the real-life clothing merchandise.  
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<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Sources:  
[https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-unisex-tee](https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-unisex-tee)  
[https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-kids-tee](https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-kids-tee)  
[https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-pullover-sweatshirt](https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-pullover-sweatshirt)  
</span></span><span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">[https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-zip-up-hoodie](https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-zip-up-hoodie)</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Icebolt Cost Reduction</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
RUL DDR ULU  
  
Details:  
Reduces the magic-points cost of Icebolt for 80 seconds.  
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<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Discovery:  
Andrew Shouldice (dicey), the lead developer, intended the MP cost of the Magic Dagger + Magic Wand combo to equal the cost of both upon the initial release of the game. However, due to an oversight, the cost was much cheaper. He wanted to fix it, but was afraid that it would upset some of the community, like speedrunners.<sup>[\[1\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUA-MPk1KC0&t=995s)</sup></span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">The September 27, 2022 game update increased the MP cost of the Magic Dagger + Magic Wand combo to the intended amount, and it also added a secret code that temporarily lowers the cost, specifically to help players such as speedrunners. dicey shared the code by placing hidden directions in a Discord message when announcing the news.</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Source:  
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYqj8LoRL-E&amp;t=211s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYqj8LoRL-E&t=211s)</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Best Friend Animation</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
ULL DRD LUL LDR DLU RDL DRR URD LDR RR</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
The fox hugs a Lure.  
  
Discovery:  
The Huggable Fox Plush has a tag that contains a Holy Cross code.  
  
Sources:  
[https://www.fangamer.com/products/tunic-fox-plush](https://www.fangamer.com/products/tunic-fox-plush)  
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G\_\_nydsm780](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G__nydsm780)</span></span>

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### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">In-Game Codes</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">These particular in-game codes are found within the instruction manual and can be activated at any moment in the game. The player typically isn't meant to comprehend their meaning until they receive [page 43](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-43-hidden-secrets) of the instruction manual at the minimum, and [47](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-47-hidden-secrets) and [48](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-48-hidden-secrets) as supplementary.</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Seeking-Spell</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
ULU RDR</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Tiny false fairies locate any nearby [fairy](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/fairy) souls.</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Source:  
Page 47/48 of the instruction manual  
[![Seeking Spell.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/seeking-spell.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/seeking-spell.png)  
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#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">1 Free Ice Bomb</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
LDR URD RUR DRUL</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Gain 1 free Ice Bomb. Only works once.</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1">Source:  
[Page 17](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-17-items) of the instruction manual  
[![Free Ice Bomb.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/ice.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/ice.png)  
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#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">1 Free Explosive Bomb</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
DRU RUL ULD LDR</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Gain 1 free Explosive Bomb. Only works once.</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1">Source:  
Page 17 of the instruction manual  
[![Free Explosive Bomb.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/explosive.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/explosive.png)  
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#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">1 Free Fire Bomb</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
LUR DRU RDR URDL</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Gain 1 free Fire Bomb. Only works once.  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1">Source:  
Page 17 of the instruction manual  
[![Free Fire Bomb.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/fire.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/fire.png)  
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#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1">Healing Spell</span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
DRD LURU</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Consume some magic</span></span><span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">-points to heal yourself.  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Source:  
[Page 52](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-52-memo-pages) of the instruction manual  
[![Magic Potion Spell.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/magic-potion-spell.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/magic-potion-spell.png)  
</span></span>

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### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Back Cover Code</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">The [back cover](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/back-cover) of the instruction manual has this message encoded in [Trunic](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/trunic).</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">"Under the moon,  
contemplate this prayer.  
Near an ancient tomb  
plundered for its blade  
lies a special place.  
up dow up dow le righ le righ up dow le righ"</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Instructions:  
1\. Go to the [East Forest](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/east-forest) and approach the Hero's Grave, where the player obtained the Sword.  
2\. Enter the code translated from the back cover:  
UDU DLR LRU DLR  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Entering the code produces a [treasure chest](https://tunic.wiki/books/items/page/treasure-chests) containing 1 gem. On New Game+ playthroughs, the grass and bushes return, the Sword returns, but the treasure chest remains, acting as an obstacle that perfectly blocks the pathway to reach the Sword.</span></span>

[![East Forest Hero's Grave.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-05/scaled-1680-/1.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-05/1.png)

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### References

1. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUA-MPk1KC0&amp;t=995s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUA-MPk1KC0&t=995s)