showracemenu Console Command
Documentation and examples for the showracemenu command in Skyrim.
showracemenu
Open the character-creation menu to re-edit your appearance.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use showracemenu.
Opens the appearance and race editor.
Overview
Reopens the full character-creation interface, letting you change your race, sex, face, hair and other appearance options at any time. Changing race this way is risky because it can scramble skill bonuses and stats, so it is safest used only to adjust appearance. Avoid using showracemenu to change race on a serious save; the dedicated barber-style options or a clean character are safer for major edits.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the showracemenu command in Skyrim?
Open the console with the tilde (~) key while in-game, type showracemenu, then press Enter. For example: showracemenu. The console is only available in the PC version of Skyrim.
What does the showracemenu command do?
Open the character-creation menu to re-edit your appearance.
Does the showracemenu command require any DLC?
No. showracemenu is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Does using showracemenu disable Steam achievements?
Opening the console and entering any command, including showracemenu, 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.