Console Commands (Skyrim) (2024)

CommandEffectrmToggle Run Mode. Will switch between run mode and walking mode. Same function as <Caps Lock> key.taiToggle Artificial Intelligence (Characters will not react to non-combat stimuli and dialogue may not function. Used in conjunction with TCAI will completely disable NPC actions.)tcToggle player Control of target entity. If used when targeting an NPC, will transfer control to said NPC, and any command inputs will be applied both characters. To fix, use TC on the Dragonborn to turn off their actions.tcaiToggle Combat Artificial Intelligence (characters may turn hostile, but will not attack the Dragonborn).tclToggle Collision. Using the "tcl" command will allow the Dragonborn to clip through other objects like furniture, walls and floors. If used while falling off a cliff, may cause a crash. Useful for relocating the Dragonborn or finding items or bodies that have fallen through a wall or floor. If any object is targeted in the console while using "tcl" command, it does not work, the targeting must be cleared in the console. Does not affect followers.tdetectToggle AI Detection. Does not work with Pickpocket detection.teofisToggle relatively taxing image settings such as blur. May result in an increase in frames per second.tfcToggle freefly camera. Add <1> to pause.tfowToggles regions on the local map. i.e. loads all unexplored areas on the local map.tgToggles grasstgmToggle God Mode (Grants infinite health, magicka, and stamina. Carry weight will never affect movement or fast travel.)timToggle Immortal Mode (Character will still take damage, but their health will never reach zero. If an enemy performs a kill animation on the Dragonborn, a visual bug will result where the Dragonborn's body will appear to be slightly distorted.)tllToggles LODtmToggle Menus (Disables all GUI elements, including menus, the compass, subtitles and messages. Very useful for taking screenshots. This will also visually disable the console, but it will still function.)tmm <#>Toggle Map Markers; <0> Disable all. <1> Enable all. <1,0,1> Show all, no fast travel.tmoveToggle the player's ability to move.tsToggles display of skybox and fog.tscrToggles script processingttToggles treestwsToggle water display when not underwatertwfToggles framework border

CommandEffectadditem <ItemID> <#> Adds <ItemID> to target NPC, Note: Use on a merchant to set the amount of barter gold. This gold will not go to the Dragonborn's inventory when selling items to the vendor if the additem causes the vendor's gold to exceed 32,767, the maximum positive number that can be stored in an int variable in C. To avoid this, increment by 32,700 less the merchant's current gold, sell items and repeat as needed. If it does go over, using additem with a negative number can fix this, for example, "additem f -10000"DamageActorValue <attribute> <amount>Lowers the given attribute by the desired amount.disableThis will make the target disappear, but still loaded with the cell (see also: MarkForDelete).dispelallspellsRemoves spell effects such as poisons from the target.duplicateallitems <refID>After targeting an NPC, this can be used to place a copy of their inventory into that of another NPC.enableUsed to make disabled targets re-appear.equipitem <ItemID> <#><left/right>Forces the target to equip <ItemID>, if it is in their inventory. Adding a "1" after the ID seems to make some items un-removable, while "0" keeps them removable as normal. <left/right> will equip the weapon in the left or right hand.equipspell <SpellID> <left/right>Forces the target to equip <SpellID>, <left/right> will equip the spell in the left or right hand. Spells cannot be acquired by addspell command such as Vampiric Drain can be acquired temporarily in this way. As for player variant: type "player.Equipspell <SpellID> <left/right>"forceav <AV> <#>Forces the actor value to <#> (this persists after saving).GetAngle <axis>Returns the value of given rotational axis (x,y,z) of the target.getav <AV>Returns the current value of the specified actor value.getavinfo <AV>Returns info about the specified actor value.getlevelReturns the level of the target.getlocationcleared <ID>Returns the clear code off the specified location. Requires the numerical location ID.getpos <axis>Returns the position value of given axis (x,y,z) of the targetgetrelationshiprank <ID>Returns the numerical rank of the friendliness between two characters (-4–4).

• -4 - Archenemy
• -3 - Enemy
• -2 - Foe
• -1 - Rival
• 0 - Acquaintance
• 1 - Friend
• 2 - Confident
• 3 - Ally
• 4 - Lover

hasperk <ID>Returns whether or not the target has the specified perk.killInstantly kills target. (Does not kill characters/creatures marked "essential," only causes them to fall to the ground for a few minutes.)lock <#>Lock chests, doors or people. <#> = the level of difficulty. (0–100, any larger and the lock cannot be picked)MarkForDeletePermanently deletes the selected item either instantaneously or upon reload. This command is cleaner than disable, as it removes the item completely instead of hiding it from view.modav <AV> <+/-#>Adjusts the actor value by <+/-#>moveto playerTeleports the targeted NPC to the Dragonborn. (Works similar to player.placeatme <BaseID> <#> but does not create a new reference of the base object.)openactorcontainer <#><#> = 1, 2, 3, or 4. Depending on the actor's faction ranking to the Dragonborn will depend on what is seen in their inventory.^{confirmation needed} Use the correct ranking for their current status. This allows one to add or retrieve items from that actor. Some actors will not equip armor or weapons stored on them.playidle <ID>Makes the target do the specified action, such as a specific attack animation.pushactoraway <ID> <distance>Attract or repel the target in relation to the Dragonborn by the specified amount.recycleactorCycle between different actors within the same actor ID randomly.removeallitemsRemoves all items in the targets inventory. Use the <player> variable to transfer all items to own inventory.resetaiResets the AI of the target (see also: tai).resetinventoryRestores the target's inventory to its original state.RestoreActorValue <attribute> <amount>Reverses the effect(s) of DamageActorValue.resurrect <#>Return a dead NPC to life. Replace <#> with 1 to resurrect with all current items intact. Leave off <#> to have the corpse removed & a new copy spawned.setactoralpha <#>Changes the transparency of the target. Ranges are in decimal from 0–1, with 0 being completely invisible, 0.5 being half visible and 1 being completely visible.SetAngle <axis> <#>Sets the value of given rotational axis (x,y,z) of the target (the change happens when the targeted object is picked up).setav <AV> <#>Like forceav, but some values do not stay set through saves.setessential <BaseID> <#>Make NPC mortal (0) or immortal (1).setfavorstate <#>0 = inactive, 1 = active. Makes any targeted NPC obey player commands by moving the cursor over an interactable object or NPC while activated. In example, typing setfavorstate 1 while having a Guard selected in the command console and clicking on a dropped item, makes that Guard pick-up and automatically equip that item. After issuing a command, typing setfavorstate 0 while a command has not yet been issued or pressed the TAB button will cancel and deactivate the command.setghost <#>Makes the target either intangible or susceptible to damage or staggering effects. Range of 0-1, with 0 making the target tangible, and 1 making the target intangible.setgs <attribute> <amount>Set Game Setting.setlevel <1>,<2>,<3>,<4>Sets the level of an NPC compared to the Dragonborn. SetLevel 1000,0,1,81 will make target level with the Dragonborn from 1 to 81.
1: <% of PC's level * 10> The NPC's level in comparison to the Dragonborn, based on% of their level. (1000 = 100.0%)
2: <1 level +/-> How many levels this NPC will be ^above or _below the level in 1.
3: <starting level> The lowest level this NPC can be.
4: <level cap> The highest level this NPC can be.setlocationcleared <ID> <#>Sets a location as cleared (1) or uncleared (0). The numerical location ID must be used.setnpcweight <#>Sets the weight of the target or the Dragonborn. Ranges from 0–100, with 0 being the lightest and 100 being the heaviest.setownership <BaseID>Allows one to make items owned by different people. They will not become the Dragonborn's unless an ID is not entered. When used on chests, applies to everything inside.setcellownership <LocationID>Marks desired interior or exterior cell as owned by the player, as well as everything within its perimeter.SetPos <axis> <#>Sets the position value of given axis (x,y,z) of the target.setrelationshiprank <refID> <#>Used to set an NPC's disposition towards the Dragonborn. <#> = 1–4 Note: If this does not help when attempting to add Follower dialogue, use setrelationshiprank <refID> <#> then player.setrelationshiprank <refID> <#>.setscale <#>Sets the scale of an object. "1" is default. If no object is selected, applies to PC. NOTE: When used on an actor, it increases or decreases speed and damage. Also note that the lowest possible value to change the scale, is 0.1, and the highest possible value to change the scale, is 10.00, exactly on the dot.setunconscious <#>Sets the target as unconscious. Range of 0–1, with 0 being conscious and 1 being unconscious.sexchangeChange gender of target NPC, or PC. Note: Only BODY changes, not the head.shp <#>Set HDR Parameter. Nine separate numbers should be entered to change various luminosity settings.sifh <#>Set Ignore Friendly Hit. Range of 0–1, with 0 causing the target not to ignore friendly hits and 1 causing the target to ignore them.str <#>Set Target Refraction. Range of 0–1, with0.000001 being completely invisible and 1.000000 being completely visible, and 0 reverting the target to its default state.unequipitem <ItemID> <#><left/right>Forces the target to unequip <ItemID>, similar to the Equipitem command except it unequips items if it is in one's inventory. Adding a '1' after the ID will make certain items unable to be removed, while '0' keeps them removable as normal. <left/right> will unequip the weapon in the left or right hand.unlockUnlock the desired chest or door. Note: This may not work in some cases.

CommandEffectcaqsComplete all Stages of every quest.
Buggy, may not be stable. NOT recommended.completequest <QuestID>Complete a quest. May cause buggy behavior, SetStage is generally cleaner.getstage <QuestID>Used to get the current quest stage for quest (use ShowQuestTargets for IDs).movetoqt <QuestID>Move to quest target.resetquest <QuestID>Completely resets the given quest.saqStarts every quest (may cause crash).SetObjectiveCompleted <QuestID> <stage> <1 to set, 0 to unset>Used to set the quest stage as being completed or uncompleted.setstage <quest id> <stage value>Used to set the quest stage (useful for bugged quests).showquesttargetsShows all current quest IDs.setpqv <quest form ID> <quest variable ID> <desired variable>Attempts to modify a quest variable to the desired value.sqv <quest id>Displays a list of all variables used by <quest id>.player.sqs <quest id>Used to display all the stages of a quest.sqoShows a human friendly list of active and completed quest objectives for all currently active quests.

CommandEffectplayer.additem <ItemID> <#>Add an item to the inventory.
For example, to add 100 gold to the inventory, use player.additem f 100player.addperk <PerkID>Adds the perk.Addshout <ShoutID>Add shout to one's skill list. Shouts are also part of spells, so in order for this command to work the spells will need to already be unlocked. List of Shout Codes.

• NOTE: Shouts can be unlocked using: player.unlockword <shoutID>

player.addspell <variable>Adds a spell, disease, or power. This can also be used for acquiring an unused spell. ex: Conjure Dragon Priest, does not work for vampiric spells.player.advlevelForce a Level Up (does not add ability to pick a new perk).AdvSkill <AV> <#>Gives one the desired amount of skill usage points. NOTE: Very inconsistent between skills. E.g. "AdvSkill speechcraft 3000" gives about as much Speech experience as "AdvSkill enchanting 1" gives Enchanting experience. See skills for test results.animcamAllows for the camera to view the Dragonborn from any direction without changing which way they are facing.player.drop <ItemID> <#>This will drop the item.enableplayercontrolsThis command is used to enable controls during cinematics when they are disabled. Occasionally the game will glitch, instead of reloading put in this command and carry on.player.forceav <AV> <#>Should be avoided for use, as it overrides game's automatic calculations such as item bonuses, spell bonuses, etc.player.forceav dragonsouls #Sets the number of Dragon Souls the Dragonborn has. Replace # with the desired number.fov <#>Adjust field of view. The default is 75, and the maximum value appears to be 160. Higher numbers allow a wider field of vision, but it can be distorted. Lower numbers show a "zoomed" view. 60–90 is a useful range.IncPCS <AVskill>Increase the Dragonborn's skill points by one point. For example, the command IncPCS marksman will raise the Archery skill by 1.player.modav <AV> <+/-#>Modifies the Actor Value by <#>.player.movetoMoves the current prid object or actor to the player. The opposite of moveto player.player.paycrimegold <X> <Y> <FactionID>On occasion, this may not pay off the entire bounty
X = 1 Remove stolen items. 0 Do not remove stolen items.
Y = 1 Go to jail. 0 Do not go to jail.player.placeatme <Item/NPCID> <#>Creates a new item or actor and places it next to the Dragonborn.playerEnchantObject <ItemID> <mgef> <mgef>Adds object to inventory with any two magic effects (not limited to enchants). CodespsbPlayer Spell Book. Unlocks all spells and shouts. NOTE: Using this command will unlock every spell, even those used to test Skyrim. However, this may cause bugs.player.removeitem <ItemID> <#>Remove an item from the inventory.player.removeperk <PerkID>Removes a perk.; does not return the point used to gain the perk.player.removespell <variable>Removes a spell, disease, or power.player.resethealthRefills the Dragonborn's health instantly.s1stWhile in third person, the Dragonborn's arms—which would normally only appear in first person—appear behind them, allowing for the Dragonborn to experience first person and third person simultaneously.player.setav <AV> <#>Sets the Actor Value to <#>.player.setcrimegold <#> <FactionID>Adds <#> to one's current bounty with <FactionID>.player.setlevel <#>Sets current level to <#>.SetPlayerRace <Raceid>Doing this will allow the Dragonborn's race to be changed without using showracemenu. Note: May bug after certain transformations (ex: Werewolf), and revert to original race, or the race that was selected using showracemenu.Player.SetRace <RaceID>A variant of SetPlayerRace <Raceid>, it is possible to become non-human race using this variant i.e. Player.SetRace DragonRace will transform the Dragonborn into a Dragon and capable of using Thu'um under Dragon voice clip, this variant can also be used on NPCs.player.setscale <#>Sets height for character. Tsun, for example, ranks 1.23 on the height scale.showracemenuBring up character customization menu. Magicka, Stamina, and Health will be spread evenly on using this depending on one's character's level. It will remove any custom point distributions. Note: Using TGM command before entering the menu will retain the original levels. Will only modify one's attributes/skills/points/etc. if the race or sex is changed or a preset is selected form the list. Modifying cosmetic details such a skin color/warpaint/hair/face shape/etc. will leave one's points.player.showinventoryLists all items in the Dragonborn's inventory and their codes. PgUp and PgDwn to scroll through.spf <name>Save Player Face. This saves the Dragonborn's current facial settings (from character creation) in the game files.sucsm <#>Set the speed of the free-flying camera (tfc). The default is 1. Setting it to 2, for example, would double the speed, and to 0.5 would half the speed.player.teachword <WOOP>Teaches a word of power, words can be found with the "help <word> 4" command and are recognizable by the WOOP tag. See Dragon Shouts.player.unlockword <shoutID>Unlocks a word of power. List of Shout Codes.

CommandEffectAddfac <FactionID> <#>Adds the selected NPC to a faction. May cause undesired and buggy AI behavior, 1–4 affects faction rankAddToFaction <FactionID> <#>Alternate version of AddFac, adds the selected NPC to a faction. May cause undesired and buggy AI behavior, 1–4 affects faction rankbat <name of text file>Executes a .bat file. For more info read this.csbClear Screen Blood. Removes any blood effects from the screen.fw <WeatherID>Force Weather. Will automatically change the current weather to the one specified. (May also vanish as with the sw command).GetGlobalValue <Value>Returns information about the given value in the game's settings.GetInCellParam <LocationID> <FormID>Returns whether or not the specified object is in the specified cell. Ranges from 0.00–1.00, with 0.00 being not present and 1.00 being present.GetPCMiscStat <MiscStat>Returns the specified miscellaneous stat of the Dragonborn.help <"Object name"> <#>Show all console commands with descriptions. Add descriptors to search for IDs, e.g. help "elven armor" 0 will show ids of all items that include "elven armor" in the name. Quotation marks are necessary for items with more than one word, e.g. "elven armor", <#> sets the limits for the search function, 0 = no limits; 4 = Exact.^{confirmation needed}killallKills all non-essential NPCs in the vicinity. Has the same result as killallactors.load <save name>Loads the specified save. Requires quotation marks around the name if includes spaces.ModPCMiscStat <MiscStat> <#>Modifies the specified miscellaneous stat of the player.pcbPurge Cell Buffer. Purges (unloads) interior cells the Dragonborn has recently exited, potentially allowing for a higher framerate at the cost of longer loading screens.PlayerCreatePotion <ID> <ID> <ID>Allows for potions to be created through the console. <ID> refers to the potion effect rather than the ingredient's ID. The second and third <ID> codes are optional.Prid <refID>Sets the NPC as reference, allowing other commands to be used, good for targeting NPCs that cannot be reached/selected on screen or fixing quest glitches about NPCs not appearing.qqqQuits the game without going through the menus. (May cause crash.)refiniRefreshes .ini settings (does not reset them).RemoveFac <FactionID>Removes the selected NPC from a faction. Usually used for unaligning hostile NPC from hostile factions. This may cause undesired and buggy AI behavior.resetinterior <LocationID>Resets the given cell, reverting it to its original settings.save <save name>Saves the game over an existing save with the specified name. Requires quotation marks around the name if includes spaces.saveiniSaves all current game settings to the game's .ini files.set playeranimalcount to <#>0 Clears non-humanoid followers and allows one to be recruited again. Setting this to 0 allows for multiple non-humanoid followers to be recruited. If one is dismissed or otherwise leaves (such as by death) while there is still another, set this to 1 again.set playerfollowercount to <#>0 Clears followers and allows one to be recruited again. Setting to 0 allows recruiting multiple followers. If one is dismissed or otherwise leaves (such as by death) while there is still another, set this to 1 again.set timescale to <#>Set the rate at which time passes (20 is the default, 1 is realtime)set gamehour to <##>Set the ingame time. ## being the time in a 24 hour format, ex: 10 is 10:00am, 22 is 10:00pm and 00 is 12:00am (midnight/start of a day)set <variable> to <#>Sets the specified variable.sgtm <#>Set Gametime Multiplier. This changes the game speed (e.g. movement, dialogue, etc.), with a higher number leading to a faster speed and a lower number leading to a lower speed. Extremely high values may cause bugs or crashes (limit varies between computers and depends on the system's overall load).showglobalvarsShows all game variables.showmessage <ID>Shows a message in the center of the screen with the given ID.sqoShow Quest Objectives. Gives a list of all objectives for ongoing quests.sqtShow Quest Targets. Gives a list of all targets for ongoing quests.stp <#> <#> <#> <#>Set Tint Parameters. Ranges from 0–1, with stp 0 0 0 0 creating the most vibrant display and stp 1 1 1 1 creating the most black and white display.sw <WeatherID>Set Weather. Changes the current weather to the one entered. It may vanish quickly depending on the area the Dragonborn is in, due to the area's climate being forced.