Skyrim Codex

additem Console Command

Documentation and examples for the additem command in Skyrim.

additem

Items

Add an item to a selected container or NPC's inventory.

ParameterDescription
Item Form IDIDrequiredThe form ID of the item. Find it on the item codes list.
AmountNumberrequiredHow many to add.

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste additem command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.

Item Form ID
Amount

Examples

Here is an example of how to use additem.

Adds 500 gold to the selected container or NPC.

Overview

Adds a quantity of an item to whatever target you have clicked on in the console, such as a chest, merchant or NPC. Without a selected reference it does nothing useful, which is why the player. prefixed version is more common for stocking your own inventory. Click a container first, then run the command with a form ID and amount.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the additem command in Skyrim?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type additem followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: additem 0000000F 500. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the additem command do?

Add an item to a selected container or NPC's inventory.

What are the parameters for the additem command?

The syntax is additem [item form id] [amount]. It takes 2 arguments: item form id, amount.

Does the additem command require any DLC?

No. additem is part of the base game and works without any DLC.

Does using additem disable Steam achievements?

Opening the console and entering any command, including additem, disables Steam achievements for the rest of that play session on PC. Reload an earlier save or use an achievement-enabler mod if you still want achievements.