Set Player Level (player.setlevel)
fallout-new-vegas — Console Commands
Sets your character's level to a specified value, granting the associated skill points and perks.
Syntax
player.setlevel [level]Example
player.setlevel 30💡 Notes
Level range is 1-50 (with DLC). Setting level may not grant all perks automatically. [verify] on console versions.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Select perks manually
After setting level, open the perk menu to choose perks you missed.
Use for roleplay
Set level to match your character concept without grinding.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Level not changing
Make sure you type the command correctly and press Enter.
Perks missing
Open the Pip-Boy and manually assign perk points.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Setting level above 50 without DLC
- Forgetting to allocate skill points
- Using it in the middle of a quest
👍 Pros
- Quickly reach max level
- Unlock high-level perks
- Useful for testing builds
- Saves grinding time
👎 Cons
- May skip character development
- Can cause perk selection issues
- May not grant all skill points