Set Radiation Level (player.setav rads)
fallout-3 — Console Commands
Sets your current radiation level to a specified value, allowing you to remove or add radiation.
Syntax
player.setav rads [value]Example
player.setav rads 0💡 Notes
Value 0 removes all radiation. Works in all versions.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Clear rads after exploring
Use player.setav rads 0 after visiting high-radiation areas like the Capitol Wasteland.
Use with health
Set rads to 0 and then set health to full to fully recover.
Avoid RadAway
Save your RadAway for emergencies by using this command.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Rads not clearing
Ensure you type 'rads' correctly and set to 0; check with player.getav rads.
Health still low
Radiation reduces max health; set health separately after clearing rads.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Setting rads to high values accidentally
- Not saving before using
- Forgetting to clear rads after use
👍 Pros
- Remove radiation instantly
- Avoid rad sickness
- Explore irradiated zones
- Test radiation effects
👎 Cons
- May affect quests
- Can be overused
- Doesn't heal HP lost to rads
- Requires reapplication