⚔️ CONSOLE COMMAND GUIDE ⚔️

🎮 OPENING THE CONSOLE

To access the developer console in Skyrim, press the tilde key (~) on your keyboard. This is usually located below the Escape key and to the left of the number 1.

💡 TIP: On some keyboards (especially non-US layouts), you may need to press a different key. Try the key to the left of "1" or check your keyboard layout.

Once opened, you'll see a dark overlay appear with a blinking cursor where you can type commands.

Closing the Console

Press the tilde key (~) again to close the console and return to gameplay.

⚡ ENTERING COMMANDS

Basic Command Entry

Open the console with the ~ key
Type or paste your command
Press Enter to execute
Close the console with ~ to continue playing

Example: tgm

Commands with Parameters

Many commands require additional values (parameters). Replace the # or placeholder text with your desired number:

                    player.setav health 500

                    player.additem 0000000f 1000

                    player.modav carryweight 500

Item and Perk IDs

When adding items or perks, you need their ID code:

                    player.additem [ITEM-ID] [QUANTITY]

                    player.addperk [PERK-ID]

💡 TIP: Use the Command Codex to quickly find and copy item IDs and commands!

📋 BATCH FILES - ADVANCED

Batch files allow you to execute multiple console commands at once. This is incredibly useful for setting up your character or testing builds.

Creating a Batch File

Open a text editor (Notepad, Notepad++, etc.)
Type your commands, one per line
Save the file with a .txt extension
Place it in your Skyrim directory (where SkyrimSE.exe is located)

Example Batch File: "archer.txt"

                    ; Archer Build Setup

                    player.setav health 200

                    player.setav stamina 300

                    player.addperk babed

                    player.addperk 58f6f

                    player.additem 13965 1

                    player.additem f 5000

💡 TIP: Lines starting with semicolon (;) are comments and will be ignored. Use them to organize your batch file!

Running a Batch File

In the console, type:

bat filename

Don't include the .txt extension. For example, to run "archer.txt":

bat archer

Batch File Location

Place your .txt files here:

                    Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\

                    GOG: C:\GOG Games\Skyrim Special Edition\

⚠️ WARNINGS & BEST PRACTICES

⚠️ WARNING: Using console commands disables achievements for that save file! Create a separate save before experimenting.

Save Before Using Commands

Always create a manual save before using console commands, especially if you're unfamiliar with them. Some commands can break quests or cause instability.

Dangerous Commands to Avoid

killall - Kills all NPCs in the area (can break quests)
resurrect - Can cause AI issues if used incorrectly
setstage - Can break quests if wrong stage is used

Safe Experimentation

These commands are generally safe to experiment with:

tgm - Toggle god mode
tcl - Toggle collision (no-clip mode)
player.additem - Add items
player.modav - Modify attributes
coc - Teleport to locations

🎯 ADVANCED TIPS

Clicking Objects

Some commands require you to select an object or NPC:

Open the console
Click on the object/NPC (their ID will appear at the top)
Type your command (e.g., "disable" or "unlock")
Press Enter

Finding Item IDs In-Game

Drop an item on the ground, open console, click the item. The ID will appear at the top of the console!

Console Command History

Use the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll through previously entered commands.

💡 PRO TIP: Create multiple batch files for different character builds or testing scenarios. Name them descriptively like "mage-setup.txt" or "test-items.txt"