player.setrace Console Command
Documentation and examples for the player.setrace command in Skyrim.
player.setrace
Change your character's race by race ID.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Race IDIDrequired | The editor ID of the race (e.g. NordRace). |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste player.setrace command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use player.setrace.
Changes the player's race to Nord.
Changes the player's race to Breton.
Overview
Sets your character to a specified race using its editor ID, for example nordrace or imperialrace. This swaps the racial abilities, starting bonuses and appearance basics associated with that race. It can be combined with appearance editing afterwards. Choosing a vampire variant of a race switches you to that vampire form.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the player.setrace command in Skyrim?
Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type player.setrace followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: player.setrace nordrace. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.
What does the player.setrace command do?
Change your character's race by race ID.
What are the parameters for the player.setrace command?
The syntax is player.setrace [race id]. It takes one argument: race id.
Does the player.setrace command require any DLC?
No. player.setrace is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Does using player.setrace disable Steam achievements?
Opening the console and entering any command, including player.setrace, 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.