Skyrim Codex

player.addshout Console Command

Documentation and examples for the player.addshout command in Skyrim.

player.addshout

Spells & Magic

Add a shout to your character by its form ID.

ParameterDescription
Shout Form IDIDrequiredThe form ID of the dragon shout.

Command builder

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

Shout Form ID

Examples

Here is an example of how to use player.addshout.

Adds the Fire Breath shout to the player.

Overview

Adds a complete shout, the Thu'um, to your character using the shout's form ID, making it appear in your magic menu. To actually use all three words of power you must still have learned them and unlocked them with dragon souls. Pair it with unlockword and player.modav dragonsouls to fully enable a shout. Useful for granting shouts you have not found in the world.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the player.addshout command in Skyrim?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type player.addshout followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: player.addshout 00013E22. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the player.addshout command do?

Add a shout to your character by its form ID.

What are the parameters for the player.addshout command?

The syntax is player.addshout [shout form id]. It takes one argument: shout form id.

Does the player.addshout command require any DLC?

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

Does using player.addshout disable Steam achievements?

Opening the console and entering any command, including player.addshout, 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.