Kill Target (kill)
skyrim — Cheat Codes
Instantly kills the NPC or creature you have selected in the console.
Syntax
killExample
kill💡 Notes
PC only. Click on the target to select it first. Works on most NPCs but not essential ones.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Select target
Open console and click on the NPC to see their ID before typing kill.
Use for tough enemies
Kill high-level enemies instantly if stuck.
Avoid essential NPCs
Essential NPCs cannot be killed; use setessential 0 first.
🔧 Troubleshooting
NPC not dying
Check if they are essential; use setessential [ID] 0 to make them killable.
Quest broken
Reload a save if killing an NPC breaks a quest.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Killing quest NPCs
- Not selecting target
- Using on followers
👍 Pros
- Instant elimination
- Clear enemies
- Useful for testing
- Simple
👎 Cons
- Disables achievements
- Can break quests
- May not work on essential NPCs