Skyrim Codex

player.modav dragonsouls Console Command

Documentation and examples for the player.modav dragonsouls command in Skyrim.

player.modav dragonsouls

Skills & StatsAlias: dragon soulsAlias: unlock shouts

Grant dragon souls to unlock shout words.

ParameterDescription
AmountNumberrequiredHow many to add.

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste player.modav dragonsouls command.

Amount

Examples

Here is an example of how to use player.modav dragonsouls.

Adds 10 dragon souls for unlocking shout words.

Overview

A specific use of player.modav that adds dragon souls to your pool, the resource spent to unlock words of power for shouts. Granting several at once lets you immediately activate shouts you have learned. It is the cheat players use to bypass hunting dragons. Combine it with addshout, teachword and unlockword for full control over the Thu'um.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the player.modav dragonsouls command in Skyrim?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type player.modav dragonsouls followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: player.modav dragonsouls 10. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the player.modav dragonsouls command do?

Grant dragon souls to unlock shout words.

What are the parameters for the player.modav dragonsouls command?

The syntax is player.modav dragonsouls [amount]. It takes one argument: amount.

Does the player.modav dragonsouls command require any DLC?

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

Does using player.modav dragonsouls disable Steam achievements?

Opening the console and entering any command, including player.modav dragonsouls, 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.