Bayonetta Cheats & Secrets for PC, PS3, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, and Xbox One

Platinum Games’ and Sega’s Bayonetta originally released on October 29, 2009 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Regarded as one of the best titles in the character action subgenre of action games, Bayonetta would eventually be ported to PC and 8th generation consoles, even making its way to the Nintendo Switch courtesy of an exclusivity deal between Nintendo and developer Platinum Games. The title serves as the third project from Platinum Games, a studio made up of Capcom veterans with Hideki Kamiya (director of Resident Evil 2 and Devil May Cry) at the helm. While the game does borrow several ideas from Devil May Cry, it stands out thanks to what Kamiya describes as an emphasis on “fashionable” attacks over “stylish” ones.

The success and acclaim of Bayonetta would quickly raise it to be recognized as one of the greatest action games ever made. In addition to strong critical praise, the game would sell over a million units just a few months after release. Further, Bayonetta has several awards to its name, including some Game of the Year accolades. Bayonetta also has the distinction of being one of the few games to ever receive a perfect 40 out of 40 score from legendary Japanese gaming publication Famitsu.

Bayonetta Premise

Players begin Bayonetta as the titular hero awakens from a five-century slumber with no memory of who she is. Gradually, players learn that Bayonetta’s powers come from her place as an Umbra Witch, a coven of powerful sorceresses in an eternal conflict with the Lumen Sages. The conflict between these two forces is part of the crucial balance between the realm of the angels (Paradiso) and the realm of the demons (Inferno). Bayonetta finds herself in the realm of humans, Purgatorio or Chaos, with forces from both sides trying to kill her at every turn. Uncovering the mystery of who she is and what to do with the two Eyes of the World she possesses will ultimately lead her to shocking discoveries regarding the balance of the universe.

In terms of gameplay, Bayonetta is a character action game in the same vein as Devil May Cry. Interestingly, many of the staff who worked on Devil May Cry would eventually leave Capcom to form Clover Studio, subsequently forming Bayonetta‘s developer Platinum Games after Clover Studio’s closure. Accordingly, gameplay in Bayonetta is very similar to Devil May Cry, with the title’s focus on flashy, frantic action and combo-based combat with a high skill ceiling. Players are rewarded points for the variation and style in their combos, with higher-ranking scores earning players special medals at the conclusion of each chapter.

Bayonetta Main Characters

Central to the plot of Bayonetta is the titular character, a shapeshifting Umbra Witch who uses her hair and ambidextrous limbs to dispatch demons. Awakening after a 500-year slumber with little memory of who she is, Bayonetta sets out on a path of discovery while also contending with regular attacks from the forces attempting to stop her. She eventually uncovers the reason behind her memory loss and current conflict by discovering the ages-old conflict between her coven, the Umbra Witches, and a rival faction known as the Lumen Sages. Joining Bayonetta on her journey is a cast of colorful allies and enemies that underscore the game’s over-the-top action and atmosphere. The main characters in Bayonetta include:

• Bayonetta: The main character of the series and the titular hero of Bayonetta, Bayonetta is a powerful Umbra Witch who uses her hair as a weapon to slay demons. She eventually discovers that her existence as the product of a union between an Umbra Witch and a Lumen Sage is what upsets the balance of the eternal conflict between the two.
• Jeanne: A rival Umbra Witch, Jeanne is a frequent thorn in Bayonetta’s side throughout her adventure before eventually helping her beat the Lumen Sages.
• Luka: A friend of Bayonetta’s who has known the witch since she was a child, Luka acts as Bayonetta’s guide to the history of the conflict between the Umbra Witches and the Lumen Sages as well as giving guidance on how to navigate the human world.
• Enzo: Enzo is an informant and chauffeur to Bayonetta, often serving as the game’s comic relief.
• Rodin: Rodin is the owner of the Gates to Hell bar, a place where Bayonetta can improve her skills and acquire new weapons safe from the dangers of either Paradiso or Chaos.

Games in the Bayonetta Series

Following the original’s success and acclaim as one of the best games in the character action genre, the Bayonetta series would continue on, eventually reaching a full trilogy of mainline games and a spin-off. Not long after the release of the third game in the franchise, series creator and Platinum Games founder Hideki Kamiya left the studio, leaving the future of the series up in the air. However, comments from Kamiya indicate that Platinum Games has every intention of continuing the series in his wake. Games in the Bayonetta series include:

• Bayonetta (PS3, Xbox 360, 2009)
• Bayonetta 2 (Wii U, 2014)
• Bayonetta 3 (Nintendo Switch, 2022)
• Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon (Nintendo Switch, 2023)

Bayonetta Cheats & Secrets

There are several secrets and unlockable bonuses for players to uncover in Bayonetta. Additionally, there are several built-in cheat codes that players can enter after reaching a specific point in Chapter 2. The inputs for these cheat codes vary depending on which version of Bayonetta you’re playing. The PC version of Bayonetta also has several cheats available through the use of a third-party cheat engine.

Bayonetta Cheats

After reaching Verse 3 of Chapter 2, players will arrive in a courtyard with several payphones. While here, players can use the different phones to enter cheats that unlock various bonuses. The cost associated with each unlockable represents how many Halos the player must have in their inventory at the time of entering the cheat code. Using these cheats allows you to instantly unlock bonus weapons, accessories, and characters without having to complete the in-game requirements.

PS3/PS4 Cheats

Switch/Wii U Cheats

Xbox 360/Xbox One Cheats

Bayonetta Secrets & Unlockables

Durga & Lt. Kilgore Combo

Players can utilize a strong weapon combination to quickly take down challenging enemies or easily farm Halos. Equip Scarborough Fair, Bazillions, or Onyx Roses in Bayonetta’s hands and Durga on her feet. In the other set, equip Lt. Kilgore on her feet and the same weapon in her hands. Use the basic four punch and kick combo (PPPPK) on set 1 with Durga, then switch to set 2 with Lt. Kilgore as soon as the kick animation starts. If done correctly, Bayonetta will fire a powerful salvo of rockets that can instantly wipe out tough foes. Note that this method requires having some late-game weapons in your inventory.

Skippable Cutscenes

The Wii U and Switch versions of the game grant the player a shortcut to skip cutscenes after beating the story mode once. Instead of having to pause to skip cutscenes, players can hold ZR and the Minus (-) button.

Unlockable Modes & Characters

Complete any of the following conditions to receive the corresponding bonus:

Unlockable Accessories

Players can unlock several bonus accessories by completing the game while meeting certain conditions. After unlocking these accessories, they will be available for purchase in Rodin’s shop.

Bonus Costumes

After beating the game once, players will get the option to purchase additional costumes. Load the Game Clear data and head to Rodin’s Shop, purchasing the Super Mirror for 100,000 Halos. After, players can unlock additional costumes by purchasing additional Couture Bullets. You can change costumes at the start of each chapter.

Unlockable Weapons

Players can unlock several different bonus weapons by completing the corresponding conditions. Notably, these unlockables are the same regardless of platform.

Bayonetta Easter Eggs

Classic Sega Music

Players will get to hear remixes of classic tracks from Afterburner and Space Harrier in Chapter 8, Verse 3, and Chapter 14. However, players can enter a button combination to hear the original versions of these tracks.

Moving the Samus Costume’s Visor

The Wii U and Switch versions of Bayonetta feature a special Samus costume to make the titular witch look like the heroine of the Metroid games. While in this costume, players can move the visor by holding Down on the D-Pad for a few seconds.

Bayonetta PC Cheats

Using a third-party cheat engine, players can experience the PC version of Bayonetta with plenty of gameplay-altering cheats. Cheats are available by downloading and installing trainer files, with one such file for Bayonetta available here. This trainer file contains the following cheats:

• Infinite Health
• Infinite Wrath Mode
• Infinite Verses
• Infinite Magic
• One-Hit Kills
• Infinite Angel Ammo
• Infinite Angel Points

Bayonetta Cheat FAQs

How to enter cheats in Bayonetta?

After reaching Verse 3 of Chapter 2, players will reach a courtyard with several payphones. These payphones are how players will enter cheats, with each phone corresponding to a different cheat code type. The phone by the stairs is used for weapon cheats, while the phone to the right is used for accessories. The other payphone is where players will enter character-specific cheats.

How to unlock Jeanne in Bayonetta?

There are two ways to unlock Jeanne in Bayonetta. The first way involves no cheating, with players simply needing to beat the game on Normal difficulty. The other way to unlock Jeanne is by entering the cheat code above during Chapter 2, Verse 3. The input sequence for the cheat code will vary based on which version of Bayonetta you’re playing.

How to get Bazillions in Bayonetta?

Players can unlock the Bazillions weapon for use in Bayonetta after beating the game on Hard mode.

How long to beat Bayonetta?

A standard playthrough of Bayonetta will take most players between 10-12 hours. However, players hoping to fully complete the title will need to beat it multiple times. That means clearing the game on each difficulty setting. On average, getting 100% completion in Bayonetta will take players 40-50 hours. That number will vary depending on player skill and needing to retry challenges.

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