help Console Command
Documentation and examples for the help command in Skyrim.
help
Search the game's data for form IDs by keyword.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Search TermTextrequired | |
FilterTextoptional |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste help command.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use help.
Searches for entries matching daedric sword and lists their form IDs.
Overview
Searches the game's records for a text term and prints matching items, NPCs, spells, quests and their form IDs, which is the in-game way to find the codes other commands need. Wrap the search term in quotes and optionally add a filter number; adding 4 limits results to a category. It can return a lot of output, so scroll the console with Page Up and Page Down. Indispensable for looking up IDs without a wiki.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the help command in Skyrim?
Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type help followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: help "daedric sword" 0. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.
What does the help command do?
Search the game's data for form IDs by keyword.
What are the parameters for the help command?
The syntax is help [search term] [filter]. It takes 2 arguments: search term, filter (optional).
Does the help command require any DLC?
No. help is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Does using help disable Steam achievements?
Opening the console and entering any command, including help, 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.