Regret your character's looks? The showracemenu command reopens Skyrim's character creator at any time, letting you re-edit your race, face, hair, war paint and more — no mods required.
How to change your appearance
- Open the console with the tilde key (
~) — see the open the console guide. - Type
showracemenuand pressEnter. - Close the console. The character creator opens — adjust whatever you like and confirm to apply the changes.
Notes & tips
- To keep your level and skills, do not switch race in the menu — changing race can reset your stats to that race's defaults.
- Make a save before opening the menu, so you can roll back if a change has side effects.
- Cosmetic edits (face, hair, paint) on the same race are safe and do not affect progression.
- Looking for other character cheats? Try the level up guide or the full command list.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my appearance in Skyrim?
Open the console and type showracemenu, then press Enter. The character creator reopens so you can edit your face, hair, war paint, and other features at any point in the game.
Does showracemenu let me change my race?
Yes. The full race selector is available. Be aware that changing race in showracemenu can reset your skills and attributes to that race's starting values, so it is safest to change appearance without switching race.
Will changing my appearance reset my level?
Editing only face, hair and other cosmetic sliders is generally safe. Switching race in the menu, however, can recalculate your skill values, so make a save first.
How do I keep my stats when re-editing my character?
Stay on the same race you already are. Open showracemenu, adjust only the cosmetic options, and confirm — your level and skills remain intact when the race is unchanged.