Set Bounty (Player.SetCrimeGold)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim — Console Commands
Sets your bounty amount for a specific crime faction, clearing or increasing your wanted status.
Syntax
player.setcrimegold <amount> <faction>Example
player.setcrimegold 0 0002816d💡 Notes
Faction ID 0002816d is the Hold crime faction (e.g., Whiterun). Use 0 to clear bounty.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Clear bounty
Use 'player.setcrimegold 0 0002816d' to clear your bounty in that hold.
Find faction
Use 'help faction' to list crime faction IDs.
Testing
Set high bounties to test guard responses.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Bounty not clearing
Ensure you use the correct faction ID for the hold you're in.
Guards still hostile
Use 'player.paycrimegold' to pay off bounty and reset.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Don't set negative amounts; use 0 to clear.
- Don't forget faction ID; otherwise command fails.
👍 Pros
- Clear bounties
- Avoid guards
- Test crime systems
- Adjust wanted level
👎 Cons
- Requires faction IDs
- May not affect all guards
- Can cause confusion