Skyrim Codex

forceav Console Command

Documentation and examples for the forceav command in Skyrim.

forceav

Skills & Stats

Force an actor value on a selected NPC to a fixed number.

ParameterDescription
Actor ValueTextrequiredThe actor value or skill name (e.g. health, onehanded, destruction).
ValueNumberrequiredThe numeric value to set.

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste forceav command.

Actor Value
Value

Examples

Here is an example of how to use forceav.

Forces the selected NPC's movement speed to 100.

Overview

Overrides a named actor value on the selected NPC to an exact figure, ignoring modifiers. It is the targeted form of player.forceav and is used when setav and modav fail to fix a stuck stat on an NPC. Use sparingly because it can detach the value from its managing systems.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the forceav command in Skyrim?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type forceav followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: forceav speedmult 100. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the forceav command do?

Force an actor value on a selected NPC to a fixed number.

What are the parameters for the forceav command?

The syntax is forceav [actor value] [value]. It takes 2 arguments: actor value, value.

Does the forceav command require any DLC?

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

Does using forceav disable Steam achievements?

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