Kill Target (Kill)

oblivion — Console Commands

Instantly kills the NPC or creature you are currently looking at.

Syntax

kill

Example

kill

💡 Notes

Target must be within crosshair. Works on most NPCs and creatures. Does not work on essential NPCs.

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Aim at target

Ensure the crosshair is on the NPC before typing 'kill'.

Use for guards

Kill guards to avoid bounty or clear a city.

🔧 Troubleshooting

NPC not dying

If the NPC is essential, use 'setessential [baseID] 0' first to make them killable.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Killing quest NPCs
  • Trying to kill essential characters

👍 Pros

  • Eliminate enemies
  • Clear areas
  • Test combat
  • Remove annoying NPCs

👎 Cons

  • May break quests
  • Can't kill essential NPCs
  • Requires line of sight
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