Skyrim Codex

saa Console Command

Documentation and examples for the saa command in Skyrim.

saa

NPCs & Actors

Apply all idle animations to a selected actor.

Examples

Here is an example of how to use saa.

Applies all idle animations to the selected actor.

Overview

Forces the selected actor to play all of their idle animations, often used for screenshots and posing. It can produce odd results since animations stack, and you typically reset the actor afterward. It is a niche tool for machinima and photography rather than gameplay.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the saa command in Skyrim?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type saa, then press Enter. For example: saa. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the saa command do?

Apply all idle animations to a selected actor.

Does the saa command require any DLC?

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

Does using saa disable Steam achievements?

Opening the console and entering any command, including saa, 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.