Modify Carry Weight (player.modav carryweight)
fallout-3 — Console Commands
Adds or subtracts from your maximum carry weight, allowing you to carry more items.
Syntax
player.modav carryweight [amount]Example
player.modav carryweight 500💡 Notes
Use positive or negative numbers. Works in all versions. This modifies the base value temporarily.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Use for scavenging runs
Increase carry weight before exploring ruins to collect everything.
Reset to normal
Use player.modav carryweight -500 to revert to original value.
Combine with strength
Set strength high and add carryweight for massive capacity.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Carry weight not changing
Ensure you type 'carryweight' as one word; check with player.getav carryweight.
Negative carry weight
If you subtract too much, you may become over-encumbered; add back positive amounts.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Using setav instead of modav
- Adding too much and causing lag
- Forgetting to revert after use
👍 Pros
- Carry unlimited loot
- Avoid over-encumbrance
- Useful for hoarding items
- Simple to use
👎 Cons
- May cause inventory lag
- Can break quests requiring weight
- Not permanent across saves
- May affect game balance