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How to Use Console Commands (Cheats) in Oblivion on PC

Using the developer console in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on PC is a standard feature for single-player customization, testing, and fixing bugs. It is not "cheating" in a multiplayer sense — the game is purely single-player.

Opening the Console

Press the ` (grave/tilde) key (usually left of `1` on US keyboards) during gameplay.
A text prompt appears at the bottom of the screen. Type commands and press Enter.
Press ` again to close.

Essential Commands

Command	Effect
`tgm`	Toggle God Mode (invincibility, infinite magicka/stamina, no carry weight limit)
`tcl`	Toggle No-Clip (fly through walls, walk on air)
`player.additem <ItemID> <Count>`	Add item (e.g., `player.additem 0000000F 1000` for 1000 gold)
`player.setlevel <#>`	Set player level
`player.modav <Attribute> <Value>`	Modify attribute (e.g., `player.modav strength 50`)
`psb`	Unlock all spells
`coc <CellName>`	Center on Cell (fast travel anywhere, e.g., `coc "Imperial City"`)
`killall`	Kill all loaded NPCs
`resurrect`	Revive targeted NPC (click them first)
`showracemenu`	Reopen character creation (resets skills!)

Finding Item/Spell IDs

Open console, click an object in-world to see its RefID.
Use help "item name" 4 to search base IDs (e.g., help "daedric" 4).
Online databases: UESP Wiki, Fandom.

Warnings

Save First: Commands can break quests, trap you in geometry, or corrupt saves. Create a hard save before experimenting.
Achievements: Using the console does not disable Steam/GOG achievements.
Quest Breaks: Advancing quest stages via setstage can skip dialogue or break logic. Use sqv <QuestID> to inspect variables first.

Mods (via Oblivion Mod Manager or Vortex) offer far more stable enhancements than console commands for long-term play.

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