Skyrim Codex

player.moveto Console Command

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

player.moveto

World & Movement

Teleport the player to a reference by its form ID.

ParameterDescription
Reference IDIDrequiredA placed object's reference ID, or the base form ID.

Command builder

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

Reference ID

Examples

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

Teleports the player to a specific reference, here a named NPC.

Overview

Instantly moves your character to the location of any reference in the world, identified by its reference ID. It is the go-to way to reach a specific NPC, object or quest target, especially when something is unreachable or off the map. Combine it with prid to first select a reference, or pass the ref ID directly. The reverse, moveto, brings a target to you.

Frequently asked questions

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

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type player.moveto followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: player.moveto 0001A6A0. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the player.moveto command do?

Teleport the player to a reference by its form ID.

What are the parameters for the player.moveto command?

The syntax is player.moveto [reference id]. It takes one argument: reference id.

Does the player.moveto command require any DLC?

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

Does using player.moveto disable Steam achievements?

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