player.kill Console Command
Documentation and examples for the player.kill command in Skyrim.
player.kill
Kill your own character.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use player.kill.
Kills the player character.
Overview
Instantly kills the player, triggering the death and reload sequence. It is mostly used for testing death behavior or quickly reloading the last save. It has little practical use in normal play. There is no confirmation, so use it deliberately.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the player.kill command in Skyrim?
Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type player.kill, then press Enter. For example: player.kill. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.
What does the player.kill command do?
Kill your own character.
Does the player.kill command require any DLC?
No. player.kill is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Does using player.kill disable Steam achievements?
Opening the console and entering any command, including player.kill, 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.