Skyrim Codex

equipspell Console Command

Documentation and examples for the equipspell command in Skyrim.

equipspell

Spells & Magic

Force a target to equip a spell or shout to a hand or voice.

ParameterDescription
Spell Form IDIDrequiredThe form ID of the spell. Find it on the spell IDs list.
SlotTextrequired

Command builder

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

Spell Form ID
Slot

Examples

Here is an example of how to use equipspell.

Equips the Unrelenting Force shout to the player's voice.

Overview

Makes the selected actor ready a specified spell or shout in a chosen slot, such as the left hand, right hand or voice. The spell must already be known. Use it to set what a follower casts or to script your own loadout. Provide the spell form ID followed by the slot name.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the equipspell command in Skyrim?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type equipspell followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: player.equipspell 0001CB07 voice. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the equipspell command do?

Force a target to equip a spell or shout to a hand or voice.

What are the parameters for the equipspell command?

The syntax is equipspell [spell form id] [slot]. It takes 2 arguments: spell form id, slot.

Does the equipspell command require any DLC?

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

Does using equipspell disable Steam achievements?

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