Skyrim Codex

setav Console Command

Documentation and examples for the setav command in Skyrim.

setav

Skills & Stats

Set an actor value on a selected NPC.

ParameterDescription
Actor ValueTextrequiredThe actor value or skill name (e.g. health, onehanded, destruction).
ValueNumberrequiredThe numeric value to set.

Command builder

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

Actor Value
Value

Examples

Here is an example of how to use setav.

Sets the selected NPC's aggression to passive.

Overview

Sets a named actor value to a fixed number on the NPC you have clicked on in the console. It is the targeted version of player.setav and is used to adjust a follower's or enemy's skills, health or behavioural values such as aggression. Click the NPC first, then supply the actor value and number.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the setav command in Skyrim?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type setav followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: setav aggression 0. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.

What does the setav command do?

Set an actor value on a selected NPC.

What are the parameters for the setav command?

The syntax is setav [actor value] [value]. It takes 2 arguments: actor value, value.

Does the setav command require any DLC?

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

Does using setav disable Steam achievements?

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