Kill Target (kill)
fallout-3 — Console Commands
Instantly kills the targeted NPC or creature. Useful for clearing enemies or testing combat.
Syntax
killExample
kill💡 Notes
Click on the target in console before typing. Works on most living things. [verify] for essential NPCs.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Clear dungeons
Use kill to remove high-level enemies from a dungeon before exploring.
Test weapons
Kill a target to test weapon damage without engaging in full combat.
Use on raiders
Eliminate raider camps quickly to loot their supplies.
🔧 Troubleshooting
NPC not dying
Some NPCs are essential; use setessential 0 to make them killable first.
Quest broken after kill
Reload a save before the kill or use resurrect to bring them back.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Killing quest NPCs
- Using kill on companions
- Not saving before killing
👍 Pros
- Quickly eliminate enemies
- Clear areas for exploration
- Test combat scenarios
- Remove hostile NPCs
👎 Cons
- May break quests
- Cannot kill essential NPCs
- May cause loot not to drop
- Can be used accidentally