recycleactor Console Command
Documentation and examples for the recycleactor command in Skyrim.
recycleactor
Reset a selected actor to its initial state.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use recycleactor.
Resets the selected actor to its initial state.
Overview
Resets the selected NPC or creature, restoring it as if freshly spawned, which can repair an actor stuck in a broken animation, ragdoll or AI loop. For a dead NPC it can effectively respawn them. It does not always fix quest scripting, but it clears many visual and behavioural glitches. Select the actor before running it.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the recycleactor command in Skyrim?
Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type recycleactor, then press Enter. For example: recycleactor. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.
What does the recycleactor command do?
Reset a selected actor to its initial state.
Does the recycleactor command require any DLC?
No. recycleactor is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Does using recycleactor disable Steam achievements?
Opening the console and entering any command, including recycleactor, 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.