Fallout 4 Cheats And Console Commands

Shortly after the release of Fallout 4, PC gamers have uncovered a whole treasure trove of ways to cheat and bypass the system. Like in previous Bethesda titles, it’s possible to make the game much easier by toggling console commands, spawning items, or other related activities that players weren’t intended to have.

If you’re looking for a more relaxed way to enjoy Fallout 4 as a beginner, then using cheats might be an option you want to consider. Here’s a guide containing some of the most useful console commands in the game.

Updated May 6, 2024 by Marc Santos: Following the many updates released throughout the game’s lifespan, the console commands needed to cheat in Fallout 4 have remained the same. Those who have been using commands to bypass the game’s systems will find that the same strings of code are still valid today. Interestingly, the majority of these console commands also work in other Creation engine games like Skyrim and Starfield. Gamers who play those games will find that most, if not all, of the cheats listed here also apply in Tamriel and the Settled Systems.

How To Use Cheats In Fallout 4 PC

To begin, press the tilde (~) key. For those who aren’t familiar with it, it is situated directly below the escape button in the top left corner of most keyboards. If that doesn’t work for you, tap the apostrophe key as the command seems to differ between nationalities of your keyboard settings. Once the console is open, players will be able to manipulate the game; increasing their size and speed, spawning the best weapons, or simply completing the game at the touch of a button.

Fallout 4 Console Commands for PC
Code	Effect
tgm	Toggles god mode/invulnerability.
tcl	Toggles player collision and flight.
tai	Toggles AI, causing NPCs to stand idly.
tcai	Toggles combat AI.
killall	Kills every hostile NPC in the immediate area except for companions and essential NPCs.
kill [insert ID]	Kills the creature with the ID you inserted.
resurrect [insert ID]	Brings the targeted creature back to life.
setgs fJumpHeightMin [insert number]	Modifies your jump. The higher the number, the higher you’ll fly. Beware of fall damage.
player.setav speedmult [insert number]	Multiplies your running speed by the inserted number.
tfc	Activates flycam, allowing you to get some amazing screenshots.
tm	Toggles menus and UI on and off, making those screenshot even better. It also stops you from seeing the console, however, so you’ll have to press tilde and type tm again blind in order to get the UI back.
setscale [1-10]	Increases the size of you or your target.
sexchange	Changes your character’s gender.
player.additem 0000000f [quantity]	Adds Caps equal to the number you specify.
player.additem 0000000a [quantity]	Adds Bobby Pins equal to the number you specify
player.additem [item ID] [quantity]	Spawns a specific number of a specified item.
coc gasmoke	This teleports you to a room with a number of boxes that contain every single item in the game.
set timescale to [number]	Speeds or slows down time. Lower numbers slow it down, while higher ones speed it up. Default value is 20.
tdetect	AI will not detect you anymore.
player.modav [SPECIAL attribute] [number]	Boost a SPECIAL attribute of choice
player.setlevel [number]	Boosts your level to a specified number.
caqs	Completes every step of the main quest, automatically completing the game for you.
fov [value] [value]	Sets your FOV. The first value dictates your camera FOV, while the second one dictates your viewmodel’s distance.

You can find an item or NPC’s ID by clicking on them while the console is active.

As always, make sure to make back-ups of your save files before using any cheats that could potentially ruin your character. The default Fallout 4 save file location is in the My Documents folder.

Apart from being able to use cheats, PC gamers also get access to a wealth of PC-exclusive mods for Fallout 4. While most of these add user-made content to the game, some also exist to tweak difficulty settings or provide improved experiences across the board, including balancing for gunplay and survival mechanics. Such mods are great for players who want a fine-tuned Fallout 4 experience without necessarily relying on cheats.