Skyrim Codex

setangle Console Command

Documentation and examples for the setangle command in Skyrim.

setangle

World & Movement

Set a target's rotation on an axis.

ParameterDescription
Axis (x/y/z)Textrequired
DegreesNumberrequiredThe numeric value to set.

Command builder

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

Axis (x/y/z)
Degrees

Examples

Here is an example of how to use setangle.

Rotates the selected reference 90 degrees around the Z axis.

Overview

Rotates the selected reference to a specified angle in degrees around a chosen axis, letting you reorient an object or NPC precisely. It is most often used to straighten or pose objects for screenshots and modding. Pair it with getangle to read the current rotation first. Select the reference before running it.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the setangle command in Skyrim?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type setangle followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: setangle z 90. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the setangle command do?

Set a target's rotation on an axis.

What are the parameters for the setangle command?

The syntax is setangle [axis (x/y/z)] [degrees]. It takes 2 arguments: axis (x/y/z), degrees.

Does the setangle command require any DLC?

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

Does using setangle disable Steam achievements?

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