Swords and Sandals EIT Mod Menu Guide: Cheat Engine Tutorial

This guide provides a step-by-step tutorial on using Cheat Engine to modify game values in Swords and Sandals Immortals and Swords and Sandals 2. Using Cheat Engine carries significant risks, including game crashes and potential account bans. Proceed with caution and at your own risk. This guide does not endorse cheating and is provided for informational purposes only. For more advanced techniques, check out this Cheat Engine resource.

Setting the Stage: Prerequisites and Preparations

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

1. A Legal Copy of Swords and Sandals: You need a legitimate copy of either Swords and Sandals Immortals or Swords and Sandals 2 to use this guide.
2. Cheat Engine: Download the latest version of Cheat Engine from the official website https://www.cheatengine.org/. Install it according to the provided instructions.
3. Save Game Backup: Critically important! Before making any modifications, create a backup copy of your save game files. This prevents data loss in case of errors or crashes. It's your insurance policy against disaster.
4. Basic Understanding of Hexadecimal (Optional): Familiarity with hexadecimal (base-16) numbers will be helpful, but not strictly required.

Modifying Game Values: A Step-by-Step Guide

This section details the process of using Cheat Engine to alter game values. Remember, modifications could disrupt the game's balance and may lead to unintended consequences.

Step 1: Launch Cheat Engine and the Game: Open Cheat Engine and then launch Swords and Sandals. Allow the game to load completely.

Step 2: Attach Cheat Engine to the Game Process: In Cheat Engine, click "Open Process" and select the Swords and Sandals game process from the list.

Step 3: Identify the Target Value: Let's say you want to modify your gold. Note your current in-game gold amount. Many players have found success multiplying the displayed gold by 8 before searching in Cheat Engine. This is a crucial step.

Step 4: Perform the Initial Search: In Cheat Engine, enter the multiplied gold value and select the appropriate data type. "4 Byte" is often the correct choice for integer values like gold, but "Double" may be necessary in some cases depending on the game version. Experiment if needed.

Step 5: Refine the Search (Iterative Process): The initial search will likely return many results. Change the gold amount in-game (e.g., by buying something), then go back to Cheat Engine, enter the new multiplied gold amount, and perform a new search using the "Next Scan" option. Repeat this process until you have a very small number of results (ideally, one).

Step 6: Modify the Value (Cautiously!): Once you've identified the correct address, modify the value carefully. Start with small adjustments to avoid crashes or game instability.

Step 7: Save Your Game Regularly: Save your progress frequently to minimize data loss if something goes wrong.

Advanced Techniques: Pointer Manipulation (High Risk)

Experienced users may explore pointer manipulation, a more advanced technique for finding and modifying game values. This method is significantly riskier and can lead to game crashes or instability. Unless you're extremely familiar with Cheat Engine and game memory manipulation, it's strongly advised to avoid this.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Game Crashes: This often occurs due to incorrect data type selection, too large value changes, or unstable pointers. Revert to your save backup.
• Incorrect Values: Double-check the value multiplier and the data type.
• Account Bans: There is a risk of getting your account banned from online play for using Cheat Engine. Use it at your own risk.

Disclaimer

This guide is provided for informational purposes only. Using Cheat Engine may violate the game's terms of service and could result in account bans. The author is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use of this information. Always back up your save games before attempting any modifications.