Set Attribute Value (player.setav)

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Sets a specific attribute or skill (e.g., Strength, Lockpick) to a desired value.

Syntax

player.setav [attribute] [value]

Example

player.setav Strength 10

💡 Notes

PC only. Attribute names include Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, Luck, and skill names like Lockpick.

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Maximize skills

Set skills like 'Sneak' to 100 for perfect stealth.

Fix broken stats

Use setav to correct stats affected by chems or gear.

Combine with perks

Set Intelligence to 10 to gain more skill points per level.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Value not changing

Use 'player.getav [attribute]' to check current value; ensure correct spelling.

Derived stats not updating

Re-equip gear or wait a few seconds for the game to recalculate.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Setting Luck to 10 can make gambling trivial
  • Forgetting to set derived stats like Carry Weight

👍 Pros

  • Maximize stats
  • Customize skills
  • Easy to use

👎 Cons

  • Can break game balance
  • May not affect derived stats immediately
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