THUGSTOOLS Cheat: GTA Vice City Guide

The THUGSTOOLS cheat is one of the weapons cheats in GTA Vice City on PC. Type it during normal gameplay, with no spaces, and the game confirms it on screen.

What it does

It is useful for getting a basic set of weapons quickly. The full entry is on the Weapon Set 1 (Thug’s Tools) cheat page.

How to enter it

• Make sure you are controlling Tommy, not in a menu.
• Type THUGSTOOLS on the keyboard.
• Watch for the confirmation message.

Tips

Try it in a separate save to see which weapons suit your style.

Cautions

• Ammo is limited, so do not assume you can fight forever.
• Save to a separate slot before you experiment.
• Cheats may affect progress tracking in some versions.

Related cheats

GTA Vice City Weapon Set 2 (Professional Tools) Cheat Code. GTA Vice City Weapon Set 3 (Nutter Tools) Cheat Code.

Step by step: using THUGSTOOLS on PC

1. Load your game and wait until you are in control of Tommy.
2. Do not open the map, pause or any menu.
3. Type THUGSTOOLS on the keyboard without spaces or pauses.
4. Look for the confirmation message on screen.
5. Check the result, then save to a separate slot if you want to keep it.

If THUGSTOOLS does not work

• Check every letter; one wrong key cancels the code.
• Make sure the game window has keyboard focus.
• Try again after a few seconds in case the cheat is a toggle.
• Confirm you are using the PC version; console and mobile inputs differ.

Questions about THUGSTOOLS

What does THUGSTOOLS do in GTA Vice City?

It is useful for getting a basic set of weapons quickly. It belongs to the weapons group of cheats.

Does THUGSTOOLS work on console or mobile?

The code on this page is for the PC version. Console and mobile versions use different input methods, and we add them only after they are checked.

Can THUGSTOOLS damage my save?

A cheat does not normally delete saves, but it can change your game in ways you may not want. Back up your saves and use a separate slot, as explained in our guide to backing up saves.

Related reading

• GTA Vice City cheat codes: full list
• Cheat entry step by step