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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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How To Use Console Command Cheats In Skyrim
Every Console Command Cheat In Skyrim
Console command cheats are phrases you can use in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to change aspects of your game. From automatically making your character level up to putting an item directly into your inventory, there are many cheats with broad purposes. Those looking to skip the grind of a normal playthrough may want to use console cheats to alter parts of this iconic RPG to their favor.
Unfortunately, console command cheats are only applicable on PC. While the Legendary Edition allows mods and other officially licensed game changes from developer Bethesda, these are incredibly specific compared to cheats. While mods have a direct change, console commands allow you to customize your experience directly without having to download any additional content modifications.
How To Use Console Command Cheats In Skyrim
Activate Different Codes At Your Own Risk
Any cheat you want to use can be activated when you press the "~" key on your PC to bring up the console commands menu. This should appear as a small text box covered by a darkening of the lower half of your screen. You should be able to see a list of past console commands here, and a warning saying that some cheats will disable your character from earning any achievements in Skyrim.
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Immediately, you can enter the "help" console command to bring up the full list of possible cheats you can use. This will allow you to pick and choose which alterations you want to make or which quick manipulations of the game's systems you want to abuse. However, you should enable only one set of console command cheats at a time, as turning on too many can cause your game to have issues.
Having multiple console command cheats enabled at once can cause a variety of problems, including:
- Stuttering and Game Speed Slowing Down
- Multiple Crashes
- Amplification of Existing Bugs
- Loss of Progress Through Corrupted Saves
Anyone looking to activate a cheat should always make a save right before they do so. That way, if anything were to go wrong, you would easily be able to reload back to a spot where you didn't use a console command. Once you have a console command cheat entered from the right menu, all you need to do is press "Enter" to activate it and start changing the game to whatever you desire.
Every Console Command Cheat In Skyrim
Find The Right Changes For Your Game
The Skyrim Wiki has a full list of every console command cheat in the game, but some of them may require the ID code of a specific item. Codes are not case-sensitive, so don't worry about making too many grammatical mistakes. Just enter one of the codes below as it appears, then input other values like numbers if a cheat asks for them.
If you are having trouble figuring out what some console command cheats do on the PC version of Skyrim, check out this visual guide below from YouTube creator Nate Gaming!
Toggle Commands
Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
rm | Toggle Run mode. Switches between run mode and walking mode. |
tai | Toggle Artificial Intelligence (enemies will not react to non-combat stimuli). This may cause some dialogue to stop functioning. |
tc | Toggle player Control of target entity. When targeting an NPC, control will be transferred to that character. Use this command back on the Dragonborn to fix this cheat. |
tcai | Toggle Combat Artificial Intelligence (characters may turn hostile but not attack the Dragonborn). |
tcl | Toggle Collision. Allows you to clip through objects, structures, etc. |
tdetect | Toggle AI Detection. Does not work with Pickpocket Detection. |
teofis | Toggle taxing image settings (ex. blur). May increase the game's frames per second. |
tfc | Toggle Freefly camera. Press "1" to pause. |
tfow | Toggles regions on local map (loads all unexplored areas onto the map). |
tg | Toggles grass. |
Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
tgm | Toggle God Mode (infinite Health, Magicka, Stamina). Carry weight never effects movement or fast travel during this state. |
tim | Toggle Immortal Mode (character takes damage, but health never reaches zero). |
tll | Toggles LOD. |
tm | Toggle Menus (disables all GUI elements, including subtitles, menus, the compass, messages, etc.). |
tmm <#> | Toggle Map Markers; <0> = disable all. <1> enable all. <1,0,1> = show all, no fast travel |
tmove | Toggle your ability to move. |
ts | Toggles display of skybox and fog. |
tscr | Toggles script processing. |
tt | Toggles trees. |
tws | Toggle water display when not underwater. |
twf | Toggles framework border. |
Targeted Commands
Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
additem <ItemID> <#> | Adds an item of your choosing to your inventory based on its ID. This is commonly used to barter for gold from merchants. |
DamageActorValue <attribute> <amount> | Lowers the given Attribute of your character by the desired amount. |
disable | Makes a target disappear, but still loaded with the cell. |
dispelallspells | Removes spell effects (like poison) from the target. |
duplicateallitems <refID> | Can copy a targeted NPC's inventory and place it into another NPC character you choose. |
enable | Used to make disabled targets reappear. |
equipitem <ItemID> <#> <left/right> | Forces target to equip an item based on the ID you enter, if it is in their inventory. Adding a "1" after the ID makes the item un-removable, but a "0" will revert this. Choosing left or right determines which hand the item is placed in. |
equipspell <SpellID> <left/right> | Forces target to equip a spell based on the ID you enter. There are some exceptions, like Vampiric Drain, which cannot be equipped onto a character. |
forceav <AV> <#> | Forces actor value to <#>. This persists even after saving. |
GetAngle <axis> | Returns the value of a given rotational axis (x, y, z) of a target. |
Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
getav <AV> | Returns the current value of the specified actor value. |
getavinfo <AV> | Returns info about the specified actor value. |
getlevel | Returns the level of a target. |
getlocationcleared <ID> | Returns the clear code of the specified location. Requires numerical location ID. |
getpos <axis> | Returns the position value of given axis (x, y, z) of a target. |
getrelaionshiprank <ID> | Returns the numerical rank of the friendliness between two characters (range = -4 to 4). |
hasperk <ID> | Returns whether or not the target has the specified Perk. |
kill | Instantly kills the target. "Essential" creatures or characters in Skyrim only fall down if this effect is applied to them. |
lock <#> | Lock chests, doors, or people. The <#> determines the level of difficulty, from 0 to 100. |
MarkForDelete | Permanently disables the selected item either instantly or when reloading. Removes item completely instead of hiding it. |
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Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
modav <AV> <+/- #> | Adjusts the actor value by <+/- #>. |
moveto player | Teleports the targeted NPC to the Dragonborn. |
playidle <ID> | Makes target do specified action, like an attack animation. |
pushactoraway <ID> <distance> | Attracts or repels a target in relation to the Dragonborn. |
recycleactor | Cycle between actors with the same actor ID randomly. Can also place items back to where they originally were. |
removeallitems | Removes all items in a target's inventory. |
resetai | Resets the AI of a target. |
resetinventory | Resets the target's inventory to its original state. |
RestoreActorValue <Attribute> <amount> | Reverses the effects of DamageActorValue. |
resurrect <#> | Returns a dead NPC to life. |
Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
setactoralpha | Changes the transparency of a target. |
SetAngle <axis> <#> | Sets the value of a given rotational axis (x, y, z) of a target. |
setav <AV> <#> | Same effect as forceav, but values do not remain through saves. |
setessential <BaseID> <#> | Make NPC mortal (0) or immortal (1). |
setfavorstate <#> | Makes an NPC obey your commands, with "0" making them unresponsive while "1" makes them active to your orders. |
setghost <#> | Makes target intangible or susceptible to damage or staggering effects. |
setgs <attribute> <amount> | Set Game Setting. |
setlevel <1> <2> <3> <4> | Sets NPC level relevant to the Dragonborn. Each number you enter determines the level in comparison, how many levels the character is above 1, and the lowest and highest level values they can reach. |
setlocationcleared <ID> <#> | Set a location as cleared (1) or uncleared (0). |
setnpcweight <#> | Sets the Weight of a target or the Dragonborn. |
Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
setownership <BaseID> | Allows one to make items owned by different people. When used on chests, it applies to everything inside. |
setcellownership <LocationID> | Marks interior or exterior cell targeted 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 a target. |
setrelationshiprank <refID> <#> | Adjusts an NPC's relationship with toward the Dragonborn. This sometimes can interfere with Followers in Skyrim who are gained through increased bonds. |
setscale <#> | Sets the scale of an object you target. |
setunconscious <#> | Sets a target as unconscious (1) or conscious (0). |
sexchange | Changes gender of target NPC or the Dragonborn. |
shp <#> | Set HDR perimeter, affecting the game's lighting settings. |
sifh <#> | Set Ignore Friendly Hit. "0" causes the target not to ignore hits while "1" does enable their ignorance. |
str <#> | Set Target Refraction, causing targets to change their visibility based on the value you enter. |
unequipitem <ItemID> <#> <left/right> | Forces a target to unequip an item. |
unlock | Unlock a desired chest or door. This command cheat does not work on all containers. |
Quest Commands
Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
caqs | Complete all stages of every quest. |
completequest <QuestID> | Complete a quest. May cause a variety of bugs. |
getstage <QuestID> | Used to get the current quest stage for a quest. |
movetoqt <QuestID> | Move to quest target (location, person, etc.). |
resetquest <QuestID> | Completely resets a quest based on its ID. |
saq | Starts every quest. May cause the game to crash. |
SetObjectiveCompleted <QuestID> <stage> <1 or 0> | Set quest stage as being completed (1) or uncompleted (0). |
setstage <QuestID> <stage value> | Used to set the quest stage if quest is bugged. |
showquesttargets | Shows all current quest IDs. |
setpqv <QuestID> <QuestVariableID> <Desired Variable> | Modifies a quest variable to a desired value. |
sqv <QuestID> | Displays all quest variables used in a specific quest. |
player.sqs <QuestID> | Displays all the stages of a quest. |
sqo | Shows a list of active and completed quest objectives for all currently active quests. |
Player Commands
Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
player.additem <ItemID> <#> | Adds an item to your inventory. |
player.addperk <PerkID> | Adds a chosen Perk to your character. |
Addshout <ShoutID> | Adds a specific Shout to your skill list. |
player.addspell <variable> | Adds a spell, disease, or power to your character. |
player.advlevel | Force a Level Up for your character. |
Advskill <AV> <#> | Gives you the desired amount of skill usage points for an ability tree. |
animcam | Lets you adjust the camera to view the Dragonborn from any direction without changing where you are facing. |
player.drop <ItemID> <#> | Drops a specific item in front of you. |
enableplayercontrols | Enable controls during cinematics. |
player.forceav <AV> <#> | Overrides automatic calculations, like item or spell bonuses. This may cause game crashes. |
Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
player.forceavdragonsouls <#> | Sets the number of Dragon Souls you have. |
fov <#> | Adjusts your Field of View. |
IncPCS <AVSkill> | Increases your skill points in a category by one. For example, you can give your Smithing skill in Skyrim exactly one point to use on its ability tree. |
player.modav <AV> <+/- #> | Modifies the Actor Value by a number you set. |
player.paycrimegold <X> <Y> <FactionID> | Pays off bounty set on the Dragonborn. X = 1 removes stolen items. Y = 1 sends you to jail. |
player.placeatme <Item/NPCID> <#> | Creates a new item or NPC and places it next to the Dragonborn. |
playerEnchantObject <ItemID> <mgef> <mgef> | Adds an object to your inventory with two magic effects of your choice. |
psb | Unlocks all spells and shouts. This may cause some bugs. |
player.removeitem <ItemID> <#> | Removes an item from your inventory. |
player.removeperk <PerkID> | Removes a perk without giving you back the point you spent to get it. |
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Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
player.removespell <variable> | Removes a spell, disease, or power from you. |
player.resethealth | Restores all the Dragonborn's health instantly. |
s1st | Allows you to experience third and first person at the same time. |
player.setav <AV> <#> | Sets the Actor Value to a number you choose. |
player.setcrimegold <#> <FactionID> | Adds a number to your current bounty. |
player.setlevel <#> | Sets your current level to a value you choose. |
SetPlayerRace <RaceID> | Changes your race without taking you to the player customization menu. |
player.setscale <#> | Sets the height for your character. |
showracemenu | Brings up the character customization menu. |
player.showinventory | Lists all items in your inventory and their Item IDs. |
Console Command Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
spf <name> | Saves your current custom character face settings in the game's files. |
sucsm <#> | Set the speed of the Free Flying Camera. |
player.teachword <WOOP> | Teaches you a Word of Power. |
player.unlockword <ShoutID> | Unlocks a Word of Power without spending a Dragon Soul. |
There are many other console command cheats you can use to change minute details of the game's settings, including the weather, factions NPCs can join, and more. Feel free to look up how to use even more console command cheats to fully customize The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim any way you want.
Source: Nate Gaming/YouTube, Skyrim Wiki
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
RPG
Action
Adventure
- Franchise
- The Elder Scrolls
- Platform(s)
- PC , PlayStation 3 , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5 , Nintendo Switch , Xbox 360 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- November 11, 2011
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda Softworks
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol
- Gaming
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- The Elder Scrolls
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