Spawn NPC (player.placeatme)
fallout-3 — Console Commands
Spawns a copy of a specified NPC or creature at your current location.
Syntax
player.placeatme [baseID]Example
player.placeatme 0001DB4C💡 Notes
BaseID is the NPC's base ID. 0001DB4C is a Yao Guai. [verify] for other creatures. Works in all versions.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Spawn a companion
Spawn a friendly NPC like a Brotherhood Scribe to follow you.
Test combat
Spawn high-level enemies to test your weapons and perks.
Use for screenshots
Spawn NPCs for cinematic screenshots.
🔧 Troubleshooting
NPC not appearing
Check the base ID and ensure you have enough space; try again in an open area.
NPC is hostile
Use setav aggression 0 on the spawned NPC to make them friendly.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Spawning too many NPCs
- Using wrong base ID
- Spawning essential characters
👍 Pros
- Spawn companions
- Create enemies for testing
- Populate areas
- Summon creatures
👎 Cons
- May cause lag
- Can break quests
- Spawned NPCs may be hostile
- Requires base IDs