Skyrim, a monumental game in the RPG genre, offers a plethora of perks that players can utilize to enhance their gameplay experience. Traditionally, perk points are earned through leveling up, but savvy players can use console commands to add perk points and specific perks directly, bypassing the conventional leveling system.
How to Add Perk Points with Commands
While there is no direct command to add perk points, a workaround exists. This method involves leveling up a skill via console commands, claiming the perk points, and then resetting the skill to its original level. Here’s a detailed guide:
- Save your game before proceeding to avoid potential bugs.
- Use the following commands to boost a skill (e.g., Smithing) and claim perk points:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| player.SetLevel 1 | Resets the player’s level to 1. |
| player.AdvSkill Smithing 100000 | Boosts the Smithing skill substantially. |
After applying these commands, open the skills menu and allocate health points until you’re done. Next, revert your skill and health levels to their original states using the following commands:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| player.SetAV Smithing 13 | Resets Smithing to its original value (replace 13 with the original skill level). |
| player.SetAV Health 120 | Resets health to its original value (replace 120 with the original health level). |
| UpdateLevel | Updates the player’s overall level. |
You should now have several additional perk points to allocate to your character.
How to Add Specific Perks with Commands
Adding specific perks is straightforward and less prone to issues. Use the command player.AddPerk [Perk ID], replacing [Perk ID] with the specific ID of the perk you wish to add. It’s crucial to add perks in their correct rank order to avoid bugs.
- For perks with multiple ranks (e.g., Armsman), add each rank sequentially:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| player.AddPerk 00079343 | Adds Armsman rank 2 perk. |
| player.AddPerk 00079342 | Adds Armsman rank 3 perk. |
| player.AddPerk 00079344 | Adds Armsman rank 4 perk. |
Not following the rank order can result in inconsistencies and bugs. For safe and efficient manipulation, it is crucial to adhere to this structure.
Common Perk Codes by Skill
Alchemy
- Alchemist Rank 1:
000BE127 - Benefactor:
00058216 - Experimenter Rank 1:
00058218
Alteration
- Novice Alteration:
000F2CA6 - Adept Alteration:
000C44B8 - Magic Resistance Rank 1:
00053128
Archery
- Overdraw Rank 1:
000BABED - Critical Shot Rank 1:
00105F1C - Quick Shot:
00105F19
This method and these commands offer players a significant advantage, allowing for rapid enhancement of their character’s abilities beyond the constraints of standard gameplay. Mastering these console commands can significantly alter and enrich the Skyrim experience.
