Skyrim Codex

player.placeatme Console Command

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

player.placeatme

NPCs & Actors

Spawn an object, NPC or creature at the player.

ParameterDescription
Base Form IDIDrequiredThe base form ID of the object to place.
CountNumberoptionalThe number to add.

Command builder

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

Base Form ID
Count (optional)

Examples

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

Spawns one creature next to the player.

Overview

Creates a new instance of a base object, NPC or creature right next to the player, using the base form ID. You can pass a count to spawn several at once. It is great for summoning helpers, enemies to fight, or items to grab, though spawning unique or quest NPCs this way can cause duplication problems. The targeted version is plain placeatme.

Frequently asked questions

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

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type player.placeatme followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: player.placeatme 0010CB66 1. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the player.placeatme command do?

Spawn an object, NPC or creature at the player.

What are the parameters for the player.placeatme command?

The syntax is player.placeatme [base form id] [count]. It takes 2 arguments: base form id, count (optional).

Does the player.placeatme command require any DLC?

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

Does using player.placeatme disable Steam achievements?

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