Fallout 3 Cheats: Console Commands for PC
- PC Press ~ (tilde) to open the console, type a command and press Enter.
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Money and resources
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add caps | PCplayer.additem f 1000 | Add 1,000 caps |
| Add any item | PCplayer.additem <item ID> <amount> | Add any item to your inventory by its ID |
| Max carry weight | PCplayer.setav carryweight 5000 | Raise your carry weight to 5,000 |
God mode and health
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| God mode | PCtgm | Toggle god mode: invincibility, unlimited ammo and carry weight |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Walk through walls | PCtcl | Toggle collision so you can walk through walls and floors |
| Free camera | PCtfc | Toggle a free-roaming camera |
| Kill all nearby | PCkillall | Kill every NPC and creature in the area |
| Resurrect target | PCresurrect | Bring the NPC you're targeting back to life |
| Make NPC essential | PCsetessential <ID> 1 | Make the targeted NPC essential so it can't die |
| Toggle NPC AI | PCtcai | Toggle combat AI for the targeted NPC |
Characters and skills
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Set level | PCplayer.setlevel <level> | Set your character level |
| Level up | PCplayer.advlevel | Gain one level immediately |
| Race menu | PCshowracemenu | Reopen the race and appearance menu |
| Hairstyle menu | PCshowbarbermenu | Open the hairstyle menu |
| Change sex | PCplayer.sexchange | Switch your character's sex |
Map and vision
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Reveal map | PCtmm 1 | Reveal and activate every Pip-Boy map marker |
| Teleport to cell | PCcoc <cell edid> | Teleport straight to a named location cell |
| Unlock target | PCunlock | Unlock the door, container, or terminal you're targeting |
| Change time scale | PCset timescale to <value> | Change how fast game time passes compared to real time |
How to enter cheats
PC
- Load a save.
- Press the tilde (~) key, just left of 1, to open the console.
- Type the command exactly as shown and press Enter.
FAQ
How do you open the console in Fallout 3?
Press the tilde (~) key during gameplay, type a command exactly as shown, then press Enter.
Is there a caps cheat in Fallout 3?
Yes. player.additem f 1000 adds 1,000 caps.
Is there a god mode command in Fallout 3?
Yes. tgm toggles invincibility, unlimited ammo and carry weight.
How do I turn a toggle command off?
Enter the same command again, for example tgm or tcl, to switch it back off.
Do console commands work on PS3 or Xbox 360?
No. The console only works on the PC version of Fallout 3.