Set Strength Attribute (player.setav strength)
fallout-3 — Console Commands
Sets your Strength attribute to a specified value, affecting carry weight and melee damage.
Syntax
player.setav strength [value]Example
player.setav strength 10💡 Notes
Attribute values range from 1 to 10 (or higher with chems/perks). Works in all versions.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Max carry weight
Set strength to 10 to carry more loot without being over-encumbered.
Combine with endurance
Set endurance high as well for better health and resistance.
Use for specific quests
Temporarily boost strength to pass strength checks in dialogue.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Value not applying
Type 'player.getav strength' to check current value; ensure you use 'setav' not 'modav'.
Carry weight not updating
Exit and re-enter the inventory screen to refresh the UI.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Setting strength above 10 without mods
- Using modav instead of setav
- Not saving before changing attributes
👍 Pros
- Increase carry capacity
- Boost melee damage
- Unlock strength-based dialogue
- Improve weapon handling
👎 Cons
- May unbalance gameplay
- Can affect skill checks
- Not permanent if chems wear off
- May cause UI glitches if set too high