LEGO Marvel Avengers Cheats, Character Unlocks & Stud Codes

Every character unlock code, stud cheat, and vehicle code for LEGO Marvel Avengers is listed below. To enter them, open the Extras menu from the pause screen at any time — or find the Cheats terminal in the hub world. Both methods work, but the Extras menu is faster since you don’t need to travel anywhere. All codes confirmed as of the base game (no patch dependency).

All Character Unlock Codes

These codes unlock characters directly — no need to find or purchase them through normal progression. Enter any code in the Extras menu or Cheats terminal and the character becomes available immediately in your roster.

Most of these are characters you’d otherwise need to grind through Free Play or buy with studs after meeting unlock conditions — skipping that entirely is the main appeal here. Mantis and Firebird in particular are otherwise missable unless you replay specific levels.

How to Enter Cheats in LEGO Marvel Avengers

There are two ways to input codes, and which one you use depends on where you are in the game.

Method 1 — Extras Menu (recommended): Pause the game at any point, select Extras, then choose Enter Code. Type in your code using the on-screen keyboard and confirm. The unlock registers instantly. You can do this mid-level, in the hub, anywhere.

Method 2 — Cheats Terminal: In the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier hub world, locate the Cheats terminal (it’s a computer console near the central area). Interact with it to open the code entry screen. Same result, but you have to physically be in the hub first — so the Extras menu is almost always quicker.

One thing worth knowing: codes are case-insensitive on all platforms, so don’t worry about capitalisation. If a code isn’t working, double-check you haven’t confused a zero (0) with the letter O, or a one (1) with a capital I — those are the most common entry mistakes in this game.

Stud Multipliers & Fast Build Red Blocks

LEGO Marvel Avengers is leaner on stud cheats than most other LEGO titles — there are no stud multiplier codes like x2, x4, or x10 that you’d find in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2. Instead, the two Red Block unlocks available via code are utility-focused:

Fast Build is genuinely useful throughout the whole game — those build sequences add up over 15+ hours of play. Minikit Detector is almost essential if you’re going for 100% completion, since some Minikits are tucked into spots that are easy to miss even with careful exploration. Activate both early and leave them on.

For actual stud grinding, the most efficient method in this game is replaying the Battle of New York level with a strong character like Hulk — community testing suggests it’s among the highest stud-per-minute levels without multipliers active.

Vehicle & Bonus Unlock Codes

There’s one vehicle unlock available through the cheat system:

The Mini Quinjet is a cosmetic vehicle unlock — it doesn’t provide any gameplay advantage over the standard Quinjet, but it’s a fun collectible to have in your garage. Enter it the same way as any character code via the Extras menu.

FAQ: Common Cheat Questions

Do cheats disable trophies or achievements?
No. Unlike some games, using cheat codes in LEGO Marvel Avengers does not lock you out of trophies or achievements. You can use all of these codes freely without affecting your save’s completion status.

Can I use cheats on all platforms?
Yes — codes work on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U versions of the game. The entry method (Extras menu or Cheats terminal) is identical across all platforms.

Why isn’t my code working?
Check for O/0 and I/1 confusion first — that’s the cause 90% of the time. Also make sure you’re in an active game session, not at the main menu. Codes entered at the main menu won’t register.

Are there stud multiplier codes like in other LEGO games?
No. LEGO Marvel Avengers doesn’t have x2/x4/x8/x10 stud codes through the cheat system. The only stud-related bonus from codes is indirect — Fast Build speeds up level completion, which means more studs per hour.

Do I need to unlock characters via code before buying them with studs?
They’re separate systems. Entering a code unlocks the character immediately without spending studs. If you’ve already bought a character with studs, entering their code won’t give you a refund — so use codes first.

Will these codes work with DLC content?
The codes listed here apply to the base game characters and content only. DLC packs (like the Civil War or Black Panther packs) use different unlock systems and don’t have publicly documented cheat codes.