Set Player Scale (player.setscale)
fallout-3 — Console Commands
Changes the size of your character, making you larger or smaller.
Syntax
player.setscale [scale]Example
player.setscale 0.5💡 Notes
Scale 1 is normal, 0.5 is half size, 2 is double. Works in all versions.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Explore small areas
Shrink to 0.5 to fit through tight gaps and find hidden loot.
Become a giant
Set scale to 2 for a fun, intimidating appearance.
Reset to normal
Use player.setscale 1 to return to normal size.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Character stuck
Set scale back to 1 and use tcl to get unstuck.
Animations broken
Reload a save or set scale to 1 to fix.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Setting scale to 0
- Using extreme values
- Not saving before scaling
👍 Pros
- Fun visual effects
- Access small spaces
- Become a giant
- Test physics
👎 Cons
- May cause clipping
- Can break animations
- May affect combat
- Not permanent