Cheats for Skyrim – A Comprehensive List

This page of the guide to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim provides information on cheats that can be used to make the game easier. Cheats can make the character immortal, speed up development, or reveal all locations on the map, among other things.

• General information about Skyrim cheats
• How to enter cheats in Skyrim?
• List of Skyrim cheats

General information about Skyrim cheats

1. Cheats are available only in the PC version and cannot be used in the console version.
2. Entering cheats does not require any modifications to the game files and can be done by opening the console window.
3. Using advanced cheat features (such as unlocking all quests or turning off AI) can cause unwanted game behavior or crashes. Therefore, cheats should be used with caution.
4. We recommend saving the game before entering any cheats to avoid losing progress due to a game crash.

How to enter cheats in Skyrim?

To open the console window, press the ~ key. Once the console window is open, you can enter the commands listed below.

List of Skyrim cheats

advancepclevel – levels up the character

advancepcskill x y – increases skill x by y levels (replace x with the name of the skill, e.g. Destruction, and y with a value, e.g. 10)

advskill x y – increases skill x by y points (replace x with the name of the skill, e.g. Destruction, and y with a value, e.g. 10)

caqs – completes all dragon trials

coc qasmoke – takes you to the test area

coc x – fast travels to location x (replace x with the location’s name)

enableplayercontrols – allows movement during cutscenes (can crash the game)

fov x – sets the field of view to level x (replace x with a value, e.g. 100)

help – displays a list of commands

kill – kills the currently targeted opponent (after entering the cheat, hover the cursor over the enemy, press the left mouse button, enter the enemy’s ID, and press “ENTER”)

killall – kills all surrounding enemies

movetoqt – teleports to the objective of the currently active quest (you must first choose the desired quest)

player.additem 0000000a x – gives x lockpicks (replace x with a value, e.g. 50)

player.additem 0000000f x – gives x gold units (replace x with a value, e.g. 1,000)

player.additem x – gives item x (replace x with the item ID)

player.addspell x – unlocks spell x (replace x with the spell ID)

player.incpcs x – increases skill x by 1 point (replace x with the skill name)

player.modav burden x – sets the current inventory load limit to level x (replace x with a value, e.g. 10)

player.modav carryweight x – sets the maximum inventory load limit to x (replace x with a value, e.g. 500)

To get x dragon souls, replace x with a value (for example, 10) using the command player.modav dragonsouls x. Spawn an NPC x by using the command player.placeatme x and replacing x with the NPC’s ID. Note that this may cause the game to crash. Use player.setav fatigue x to set the number of stamina points to x (for example, 1,000), player.setav health x to set the number of health points to x (for example, 1,000), and player.setav magicka x to set the amount of mana to x (for example, 1,000). To increase movement speed by x%, use player.setav speedmult x. The hero can reach x level of experience by using player.setlevel x, and their size can be set to level x using player.setscale x. Use psb to unlock all spells, removeallitems to remove all items from the targeted NPC, and resurrect to revive the character you’re looking at. Start all quests with saq and legally obtain the targeted item with setownership. Increase the hero’s fame with setpcfame or infamy with setpcinfamy. Open the races menu with showracemenu, turn off characters’ AI with tai, and turn off enemies’ AI in battle with tcai. Turn off collision with tcl and make NPCs easier to rob with tdetect. Increase camera movement with tfc and change the field of view with tfow. Remove grass with tg and become invincible with tgm. Make menu windows disappear with tm and discover all locations on the map with tmm 1 (hide all locations with tmm 0). Finally, open the closed object you’re looking at with unlock (hover the mouse cursor over the lock, press the left mouse button, wait for the item ID to appear, and press ENTER after entering the cheat).

FAQ

What are some cheats for Skyrim?

There are several cheats available for Skyrim, including ones to give you unlimited money, health, and even the ability to fly. Some popular cheats include:

• tgm – this cheat gives you unlimited health, magicka, and stamina
• tcl – this cheat allows you to walk through walls and fly through the air
• player.additem f [number] – this cheat gives you a certain amount of gold, with [number] being replaced by the amount you want to receive
• player.additem [item code] [number] – this cheat allows you to add any item to your inventory, with [item code] being replaced by the code for the item and [number] being replaced by the quantity you want

Can using cheats in Skyrim affect gameplay?

Using cheats in Skyrim can have a significant impact on gameplay. While cheats can make the game easier and more fun in some ways, they can also remove the challenge of the game and make it less rewarding. Additionally, using cheats can sometimes lead to bugs and glitches in the game that can cause problems later on. It’s important to use cheats in moderation and consider the potential consequences before using them.

Are there any risks associated with using cheats in Skyrim?

There are some risks associated with using cheats in Skyrim. Using cheats can sometimes cause the game to crash or freeze, which can result in loss of progress if you haven’t saved recently. Additionally, using cheats can sometimes lead to bugs and glitches that can cause problems later on in the game. Finally, using cheats can sometimes make the game less enjoyable and rewarding, as it removes the challenge and sense of accomplishment that comes from playing the game normally. It’s important to use cheats in moderation and consider the potential risks before using them.