Skyrim Perk IDs Console Commands & Skill Tree Cheats 2026 (Master List)

Specification	Technical Parameter
Game Title	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (LE, SE, Anniversary Edition)
Game Engine	Bethesda Creation Engine 64-bit
Target Platform	PC Windows (Steam, GOG Galaxy, PC Game Pass)
Console Activation Key	~ (Tilde) / ` (Grave Accent)
Core Command Syntax	player.addperk <PerkHexID>
Reversal Command	player.removeperk <PerkHexID>
Achievement Impact	Flags session as modded (Restorable via SSE Engine Fixes DLL)

1. Developer Console Activation Walkthrough

The developer console in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim provides direct diagnostic and debugging access to the Creation Engine runtime. PC players can alter skill trees, grant character traits, and customize progression on the fly. You do not need external mod managers or memory injectors to run console commands in Skyrim. The capability is built directly into Bethesda's executable.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to open and operate the developer console on PC:

• Step 1: Launch Skyrim via Steam, GOG, or the Xbox PC app. Load your existing campaign save file or start a new character.
• Step 2: Press the ~ (Tilde) key located directly below the Esc key and to the left of the number 1 key on standard US/UK QWERTY keyboards.
• Step 3: International keyboard users should note regional key bindings. On German layouts, press the ^ key. On French AZERTY layouts, press the ² key. On Nordic keyboards, press the ½ or § key.
• Step 4: When activated, the game simulation freezes completely. A semi-transparent command window with a blinking cursor will appear in the lower-left corner of your monitor.
• Step 5: Type your target console command using exact hexadecimal IDs and press Enter.
• Step 6: Press the ~ key again to close the command line window and resume active real-time gameplay.

2. Creation Engine Perk Syntax & Rules

Executing perk cheats in Skyrim requires understanding how the Creation Engine assigns and calculates skill node modifiers. Unlike basic level or stat cheats, perk commands use specific hexadecimal Form IDs. These IDs tell the engine which unique perk record to apply to your character record.

Review these core syntax conventions to avoid common input errors and script crashes:

• Adding Perks: Use the primary format player.addperk <PerkID>. For example, typing player.addperk 00058210 unlocks the Backstab perk under the Sneak tree immediately.
• Removing Perks: If you want to reset a perk or rebalance your build, enter player.removeperk <PerkID>. This cleanly revokes the node and strips its combat calculation from your character.
• Multi-Rank Perks Require Explicit IDs: In Skyrim, leveled perks (such as Armsman 1 through 5, or Stealth 1 through 5) do not stack by entering the Rank 1 command five times. Each individual rank has its own unique 8-character hexadecimal Form ID. To upgrade from Rank 1 to Rank 2, you must enter the exact ID for Rank 2.
• Bypassing Skill Level Gates: Using player.addperk bypasses the normal minimum skill level and prerequisite node requirements. You can unlock Assassin's Blade even if your Sneak skill is currently level 15. However, unlocking prerequisite parent perks is recommended to prevent visual discrepancies in the constellation view.
• Hexadecimal Case Insensitivity: Creation Engine commands are case-insensitive. Entering player.addperk 000be126 is identical to entering player.addperk 000BE126. Leading zeros can also be omitted in modern Special Edition builds, though including them guarantees 100% engine compatibility.

3. Combat Skill Tree Perk IDs & Form Codes

Combat perks directly amplify physical weapon damage, attack speed, block efficiency, and armor ratings. The table below lists verified, authentic Form IDs for the primary combat trees in Skyrim, including One-Handed, Two-Handed, Archery, Heavy Armor, and Block.

Skill Tree	Perk Name & Rank	Form ID	In-Game Combat Effect
One-Handed	Armsman (Rank 1)	000BABE4	One-handed weapons deal 20% more weapon damage.
One-Handed	Armsman (Rank 5)	00079343	One-handed weapons deal double (100% bonus) damage.
One-Handed	Dual Flurry (Rank 2)	00052D51	Dual-wielding attacks are 35% faster.
One-Handed	Savage Strike	0003AF81	Standing power attacks deal 25% bonus damage with chance to decapitate.
Archery	Overdraw (Rank 1)	000BABED	Bows and crossbows deal 20% more physical damage.
Archery	Overdraw (Rank 5)	0007934A	Bows and crossbows deal double (100% bonus) damage.
Archery	Eagle Eye	00058F61	Holding right mouse button zooms in view while aiming bow.
Archery	Steady Hand (Rank 2)	00105F19	Zooming in with a bow slows down in-game time by 50%.
Archery	Power Shot	00058F62	Arrows have a 50% chance to stagger all but the largest targets.
Archery	Quick Shot	00105F1E	Draw a bow 30% faster than standard reload timing.
Two-Handed	Barbarian (Rank 5)	00079346	Two-handed weapons deal double (100% bonus) physical damage.
Two-Handed	Devastating Blow	00052D52	Standing power attacks deal 25% bonus damage with decapitation.
Heavy Armor	Juggernaut (Rank 5)	00079374	Increases armor rating for Heavy Armor suits by 100%.
Heavy Armor	Conditioning	00058F6E	Heavy armor weighs nothing and does not slow player movement.
Block	Shield Charge	00058F6A	Sprinting with a shield raised knocks down most hostile enemies.

4. Stealth & Crafting Perk IDs Breakdown

Stealth, Thievery, and Crafting perks form the foundation of Skyrim's most dominant character archetypes, particularly the renowned Stealth Archer. By manipulating these Form IDs through the developer console, players can instantly unlock lethal sneak multipliers, bypass lock tumblers, and craft legendary tier weaponry.

Skill Tree	Perk Name & Rank	Form ID	In-Game Effect
Sneak	Stealth (Rank 5)	000BE126	Character is 40% harder to detect while sneaking or crouching.
Sneak	Backstab	00058210	Sneak attacks with one-handed weapons deal 6x normal damage.
Sneak	Deadly Aim	001036F0	Sneak attacks with bows and arrows deal 3x normal damage.
Sneak	Assassin's Blade	00058211	Sneak attacks with one-handed daggers deal 15x normal damage.
Sneak	Shadow Warrior	00058213	Crouching during combat forces distant opponents to search for a target.
Light Armor	Agile Defender (Rank 5)	00079379	Increases Light Armor rating by 100% double value.
Light Armor	Custom Fit	00079392	25% Armor rating bonus if wearing all Light Armor components.
Light Armor	Deft Movement	00105F22	10% chance to completely avoid all damage from melee strikes.
Lockpicking	Unbreakable	0005820A	Lockpicks never break, turning all lock tumblers instantly.
Pickpocket	Extra Pockets	00096590	Carrying inventory capacity is permanently increased by 100 points.
Smithing	Dragon Armor	0005218E	Can craft Dragonscale and Dragonplate armor and weapons at forges.
Smithing	Daedric Smithing	000CB413	Can forge Daedric armor and weapons and improve them doubly.
Alchemy	Alchemist (Rank 5)	0008AC9C	Potions and poisons crafted at alchemy labs are 100% stronger.

5. Magic Mastery Perk IDs & Spells

Spellcasting in Skyrim is heavily gatekept by magicka consumption costs. Unlocking master tier magic perks via console commands slashes spell costs by 50%, doubles summon durations, and enables devastating elemental stagger effects. The Enchanting tree also unlocks the ability to place two distinct enchantments on a single piece of armor or weapon.

School of Magic	Perk Name & Rank	Form ID	Spellcasting Effect
Destruction	Impact	000153CF	Most dual-cast Destruction spells stagger opponents.
Destruction	Master Destruction	000C44C2	Cast Master level Destruction spells for half magicka cost.
Conjuration	Twin Souls	000D52C9	Can have two atronachs or reanimated zombies active simultaneously.
Conjuration	Master Conjuration	000C44BB	Cast Master level Conjuration spells for half magicka cost.
Restoration	Avoid Death	00098CDC	Once per day, heals 250 points automatically if health falls below 10%.
Restoration	Necromage	000581E7	All spells are more effective against undead targets (amplifies vampire player buffs).
Alteration	Atronach	000581E9	Absorbs 30% of incoming hostile spell magicka into player pool.
Illusion	Quiet Casting	000581E1	All spells cast from any magic school are silent to other nearby NPCs.
Enchanting	Enchanter (Rank 5)	000BEE97	New enchantments crafted on gear are 100% stronger.
Enchanting	Extra Effect	00058F7F	Can place two distinct dual enchantments upon the same item.

6. Vampire Lord & Werewolf Form IDs (Dawnguard Expansion)

The Dawnguard expansion introduced dedicated transformation skill trees for both the Vampire Lord and Lycanthropy (Werewolf). Because these skill trees operate outside standard character leveling constellations, leveling them normally requires consuming hundreds of mortal hearts or feeding on victims. Using console commands allows players to bypass the grind and max out beast transformations instantly.

Note that the first two digits (XX) represent your Dawnguard DLC load order index (almost universally 02 in standard load orders):

Transformation	Perk Name	Form ID (Index 02)	Beast Form Mechanical Effect
Vampire Lord	Power of the Grave	02005998	Grants 50 bonus points to health, magicka, and stamina in Vampire Lord form.
Vampire Lord	Blood Healing	02005994	Killing a target with a power bite attack restores all lost health immediately.
Vampire Lord	Supernatural Reflexes	0200599E	Everything around the Vampire Lord slows down while character maintains full movement speed.
Vampire Lord	Corpse Curse	02008A1B	Fires an explosive paralysis sphere that paralyzes targets on impact.
Werewolf	Bestial Strength (Rank 4)	0200F117	Attacks in Beast Form deal 100% double damage.
Werewolf	Savage Feeding	0200F119	Allows feeding on most dead creatures in addition to humanoids.
Werewolf	Totem of the Predator	0200F11A	Howl grants extended life detection radius showing all nearby creatures.

7. Achievement Disablement & Engine Safety

A major concern among PC players is whether console commands disable achievements in Skyrim. The short answer depends on which edition of the game you are running:

• Skyrim Legendary Edition (2011 32-bit): The original Skyrim release never disabled Steam achievements for opening the console or adding perks. You can input commands freely without blocking trophies.
• Skyrim Special Edition & Anniversary Edition (64-bit): In the 64-bit editions, opening the developer console flags the current play session as modded. Steam achievements will be blocked until the game process is closed and restarted. In addition, if you load a save created after running mod scripts, your save file receives an [M] prefix that permanently locks achievements on that character.
• The Solution (SSE Engine Fixes): To preserve achievements while using console commands and mods, install SSE Engine Fixes (or Achievements Mods Enabler) via the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE64). This community DLL patch intercepts the engine's dirty flag and forces achievement tracking to remain permanently active.
• Save File Integrity: Before adding dozens of perk IDs, always create a hard manual save using save <SaveName> in the console. Do not rely entirely on quicksaves or autosaves. If a perk conflicts with a modded perk tree, you can quickly revert to a clean state.

8. Troubleshooting & DLC Index Conflicts

Encountering an error message when inputting perk commands is almost always tied to syntax formatting or DLC load order index offsets. Here is how to resolve the most common issues:

• "Perk '[ID]' not found": Ensure you are typing the exact 8-character Form ID. While leading zeros can sometimes be skipped, entering all 8 digits (e.g., 00058210) eliminates ambiguity. Also check that you did not accidentally type an item ID or spell ID instead of a perk record.
• DLC Form ID Prefixes: Perks introduced by official expansions (Dawnguard and Dragonborn) do not use 00 prefixes. Instead, their Form IDs begin with their position in your game's load order:
  • Dawnguard is typically load index 02 (e.g., 02005998 for Vampire Lord perks).
  • Dragonborn is typically load index 04 (e.g., 0401DF93 for Dragon Aspect bonus perks).
  • If Dawnguard or Dragonborn perks fail to register, type help "PerkName" 4 to display the exact two-digit prefix assigned by your mod manager.
• Overhaul Mods (Ordinator / Vokrii): If you run complete perk overhaul mods such as Ordinator or Vokrii, vanilla Form IDs will be replaced or repathed. In such cases, use the in-engine search query: help "perk name" 4 PERK. The console will return the custom hexadecimal ID specific to your modded build.
• Console Unresponsive: If pressing ~ does not open the console, verify that your keyboard software does not remap the grave accent. Also check your SkyrimPrefs.ini file under [Console] and ensure bAllowConsole=1 is set.

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