Skyrim Console Commands & Item IDs Master List (PC 2026)

How to Open and Use the Skyrim Developer Console on PC

The developer console in Skyrim is an integrated engine debugging interface built directly into all PC releases. You do not need third-party mods, memory injectors, or external launchers to activate it. Follow these direct steps to open and execute console commands:

1. Launch Skyrim: Start your game normally through Steam, GOG Galaxy, or the Xbox Game Pass app. Load your existing character save or begin a new campaign.
2. Press the Console Key: Press the tilde (~) key or grave accent (`) located in the upper-left corner of your keyboard, directly underneath the Escape key.
3. Inspect the Console Interface: The game will pause, and a transparent gray command console will appear in the lower half of the screen with a blinking cursor.
4. Input Commands: Type your desired command into the text box and press Enter. Command names in Skyrim are case-insensitive, meaning tgm and TGM behave identically.
5. Targeted Commands: To run targeted commands (such as kill, resurrect, or unlock), click directly on the door, NPC, or chest while the console is open. The object reference ID will appear in quotes at the top of the console screen.
6. Close the Console: Press ~ or Escape again to close the developer console and resume active gameplay.

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Item Spawning & How to Find Any Item ID in Skyrim

Every item, spell, perk, and NPC in Skyrim is identified by an 8-character hexadecimal FormID. You can spawn any item directly into your inventory using the syntax player.additem <ItemID> <Quantity>. You can omit leading zeroes; for example, 0000000f can be typed simply as f.

If you do not know the exact FormID for an item, use Skyrim built-in search command. Type help "item name" 4 into the console. The game will output all matching items, armor pieces, weapons, and spells along with their respective IDs. Essential item FormIDs include:

• Gold Septims (ID: 0000000f): player.additem f 50000 spawns 50,000 gold.
• Lockpicks (ID: 0000000a): player.additem a 100 grants 100 lockpicks.
• Daedric Sword (ID: 000139b9): player.additem 139b9 1 spawns the elite one-handed blade.
• Daedric Bow (ID: 000139b4): player.additem 139b4 1 spawns the high-damage archery bow.
• Daedric Armor (ID: 0001396b): player.additem 1396b 1 grants heavy armor chest plate.
• Daedra Heart (ID: 0003ad5b): player.additem 3ad5b 5 grants 5 rare smithing components.
• Dragon Bone (ID: 0003ada4): player.additem 3ada4 10 spawns 10 dragon bones for crafting.
• Grand Soul Gem (Filled) (ID: 0002e4ff): player.additem 2e4ff 10 grants 10 filled Grand Soul Gems.

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Troubleshooting Common Skyrim Console Errors

If the console fails to open or your commands return errors, review these tested troubleshooting tips:

• Console Will Not Open: Ensure Windows keyboard layout is set to English (US). Open SkyrimPrefs.ini located in Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\ and confirm the line bAllowConsole=1 is present under the [Console] header.
• Error "Item Not Found": Ensure you have the exact 8-character FormID. If the item originates from an official DLC (Dawnguard, Hearthfire, Dragonborn), the first two digits depend on your load order (typically 02, 03, or 04).
• Resolving Stuck Quests: Type sqt into the console to view all current quest targets. Type getstage <QuestID> to check your active stage number, then use setstage <QuestID> <NextStage> to jump past broken triggers.
• Save Safety Precaution: Always create a manual hard save before executing script-altering commands or teleporting to developer cells. Never rely purely on auto-saves when debugging quests.