Spawn NPC (player.placeatme)
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Spawns a specified NPC or creature at your current location.
Syntax
player.placeatme [baseID]Example
player.placeatme 0001d5f5💡 Notes
PC only. Base IDs for NPCs like Boone (0001d5f5) or ED-E (0001d5f5) [verify]. Spawned NPCs may be hostile.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Spawn companions
Spawn a companion like Boone to help in fights.
Test weapons
Spawn enemies to test new weapons.
Create scenes
Spawn multiple NPCs for roleplay or screenshots.
🔧 Troubleshooting
NPC not appearing
Ensure the base ID is correct; check the wiki for exact IDs.
NPC hostile
Use 'setrelationshiprank player 4' to make them friendly.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Spawning too many NPCs can crash the game
- Spawning essential NPCs can break quests
👍 Pros
- Summon allies
- Test combat
- Create chaos
👎 Cons
- May cause lag
- NPCs can be hostile
- Requires IDs