dropitem Console Command
Documentation and examples for the dropitem command in Skyrim.
dropitem
Make a selected NPC drop an item onto the ground.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Item Form IDIDrequired | The form ID of the item. Find it on the item codes list. |
AmountNumberrequired | How many to add. |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste dropitem command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use dropitem.
Makes the selected NPC drop one of the item.
Overview
Causes the NPC you have selected in the console to drop a specified item from its inventory onto the floor. It is the targeted version of player.drop and is useful for retrieving items from a follower or extracting a reference you can then manipulate.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the dropitem command in Skyrim?
Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type dropitem followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: dropitem 0001397E 1. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.
What does the dropitem command do?
Make a selected NPC drop an item onto the ground.
What are the parameters for the dropitem command?
The syntax is dropitem [item form id] [amount]. It takes 2 arguments: item form id, amount.
Does the dropitem command require any DLC?
No. dropitem is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Does using dropitem disable Steam achievements?
Opening the console and entering any command, including dropitem, 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.