Set Race (player->SetRace)
morrowind — Console Commands
Changes the player character's race, affecting appearance and racial abilities.
Syntax
player->SetRace "[raceID]"
Example
player->SetRace "Dark Elf"
💡 Notes
Race IDs: Breton, Dark Elf, High Elf, Imperial, Khajiit, Nord, Orc, Redguard, Wood Elf.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Try new races
Change to "Khajiit" for night vision.
Test abilities
Switch to "High Elf" for magicka bonus.
Revert
Set back to original race to restore.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Race not changing
Check spelling and use quotes; ensure race ID is valid.
Visual glitches
Reload save or change race again.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Using wrong race ID
- Changing race mid-quest
- Forgetting to save
👍 Pros
- Change appearance
- Test racial abilities
- Works on any actor
- Can revert
👎 Cons
- May not update skills/attributes
- Can cause visual glitches
- Requires exact race ID