player.drop Console Command
Documentation and examples for the player.drop command in Skyrim.
player.drop
Drop a quantity of an item from your inventory 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 player.drop command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use player.drop.
Drops one Daedric sword onto the ground.
Overview
Drops a number of a specified item out of your inventory and onto the floor in front of you, creating a physical reference you can then click on in the console. This is the usual way to get a manipulable copy of an item, for example to enable, scale or disable it. Provide the item form ID and a count.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the player.drop command in Skyrim?
Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type player.drop followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: player.drop 0001397E 1. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.
What does the player.drop command do?
Drop a quantity of an item from your inventory onto the ground.
What are the parameters for the player.drop command?
The syntax is player.drop [item form id] [amount]. It takes 2 arguments: item form id, amount.
Does the player.drop command require any DLC?
No. player.drop is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Does using player.drop disable Steam achievements?
Opening the console and entering any command, including player.drop, 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.