player.modav Console Command
Documentation and examples for the player.modav command in Skyrim.
player.modav
Add to or subtract from one of your actor values.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Actor ValueTextrequired | The actor value or skill name (e.g. health, onehanded, destruction). |
ValueNumberrequired | The numeric value to set. |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste player.modav command.
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use player.modav.
Adds 500 to the player's carry weight.
Grants 5 dragon souls for unlocking shout words.
Overview
Modifies a named actor value by a relative amount rather than setting it outright, so the number stacks on top of the current value. This is the recommended way to grant extra health, carry weight or dragon souls, since it behaves better with the game's recalculation than setav. Pass a negative number to reduce a value. A favorite use is player.modav dragonsouls to bank souls for unlocking shouts.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the player.modav command in Skyrim?
Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type player.modav followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: player.modav carryweight 500. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.
What does the player.modav command do?
Add to or subtract from one of your actor values.
What are the parameters for the player.modav command?
The syntax is player.modav [actor value] [value]. It takes 2 arguments: actor value, value.
Does the player.modav command require any DLC?
No. player.modav is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Does using player.modav disable Steam achievements?
Opening the console and entering any command, including player.modav, 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.