Cheat Engine Pointer Scanning Tutorial | GH105

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through using the Cheat Engine Pointer Scanner, a powerful feature that allows you to save and manage previously scanned addresses in games. By following these steps, you will improve your game hacking efficiency, especially useful for titles like Grand Theft Auto V.

Step 1: Understanding Key Concepts

Before diving into the scanning process, familiarize yourself with some essential terms:

• Base Addresses: The starting point for memory addresses in a game.
• Base Pointers: Addresses that point to other addresses, often used to find dynamic memory.
• Pointer Paths: The sequence of pointers leading to a specific address, which can change every time you run the game.

Step 2: Scanning for Values

1. Open Cheat Engine and attach it to the game you want to hack.
2. Select the value type you want to scan (e.g., 4 Bytes, Float).
3. Perform your initial scan for the value (like player ammo).
4. Use the filter options to narrow down results by changing values in-game and rescanning.

Step 3: Using the Pointer Scanner

1. Once you have a list of addresses, right-click on an address of interest.
2. Select "Find out what writes to this address" to gather more information.
3. After gathering data, right-click the address again and select "Pointer scan for this address".
4. Configure the pointer scanner:
   • Set the maximum level of pointer depth.
   • Adjust the options for data types based on your previous scans.

Step 4: Generating Pointer Maps

1. Allow Cheat Engine to scan for pointers. This may take time depending on your settings and game complexity.
2. Once the scan is complete, you will see a list of potential pointers.
3. Use the "Add Selected Pointer" option to add valid pointers to your address list.

Step 5: Changing Value Types

• If the value type of the address you're working on changes, you can adjust it in the pointer scanner settings.
• This helps maintain accuracy when tracking dynamic values.

Step 6: Using Game Code

• Use known game code to quickly find previously scanned memory addresses.
• This is particularly useful for games with frequently changing memory layouts.

Step 7: Dealing with Memory Misalignment

• If addresses appear misaligned, check the pointer paths for accuracy.
• Misalignment can often occur due to different game builds or patches.

Step 8: Using Offsets for Stability

1. Identify game code offsets associated with your values.
2. Adjust pointer settings to include these offsets for more precise results.

Step 9: Making Group Changes

• Select multiple entries in your address list and right-click to apply mass changes.
• This can save time when adjusting similar values at once.

Step 10: Saving Your Work

1. After finalizing your pointers, save your Cheat Table.
2. This allows you to load your work in Cheat Engine later, maintaining your progress.

Conclusion

By mastering the Cheat Engine Pointer Scanner, you can enhance your game hacking skills significantly. Remember to practice on the suggested games and keep your Cheat Tables organized to avoid clutter. For more advanced topics, consider exploring additional resources or forums dedicated to game hacking. Happy hacking!