Skyrim Codex

completequest Console Command

Documentation and examples for the completequest command in Skyrim.

completequest

Quests

Instantly complete a quest by its ID.

ParameterDescription
Quest IDIDrequiredThe editor ID of the quest.

Command builder

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

Quest ID

Examples

Here is an example of how to use completequest.

Completes the named quest immediately.

Overview

Marks an entire quest as finished, identified by its editor ID. Because it can skip the events and state changes a quest normally performs, it may leave related quests or the world in an inconsistent state, so use it mainly to clear a hopelessly broken quest. Save beforehand. For a cleaner finish, advancing through stages with setstage is often safer.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the completequest command in Skyrim?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type completequest followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: completequest mq101. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the completequest command do?

Instantly complete a quest by its ID.

What are the parameters for the completequest command?

The syntax is completequest [quest id]. It takes one argument: quest id.

Does the completequest command require any DLC?

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

Does using completequest disable Steam achievements?

Opening the console and entering any command, including completequest, 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.