: Grants the player the maximum possible currency for use in armories and shops.
Beyond external codes, the game features built-in "unlockable" content that functions similarly to cheats for players who meet specific (often counter-intuitive) criteria:
For Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (Nintendo DS), "cheat codes" refer to hexadecimal strings used with devices like Action Replay. These codes work by identifying specific memory addresses (RAM) and forcing them to maintain a certain value (e.g., setting a character's Gold to 999,999). Core Action Replay Codes Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon Cheat Codes
: Specific button combinations (like Select + R ) can be programmed to instantly set a unit to Max HP or, for challenge runs, Low HP. Unlockable "Cheat" Content
: Prevents weapon durability from decreasing, effectively making powerful weapons like the Falchion or Wing Spear unbreakable. : Grants the player the maximum possible currency
: By replacing specific hexadecimal "Item Digits" (e.g., 0a for Rapier, 57 for Boots), players can force the first slot of the convoy to contain any item in the game.
: Allows units to move multiple times in a single turn, bypassing the standard "unit finished" state. Core Action Replay Codes : Specific button combinations
The most common codes used to bypass gameplay restrictions include: