Fallout 4 console commands: 25 best cheats you should know about

The Fallout 4 console commands and cheats will make it easier for you to survive everything that the Commonwealth throws at you, from feral ghouls to radiation storms. Console commands are a treasure trove of cheats for PC players that can turn them into wasteland experts and tip the scales in their favor.

This article will equip you with the 25 most powerful Fallout 4 console commands, letting you use god mode, infinite ammo, and more.

Note: This article is subjective, and the cheats included are solely based on the writer's opinion.

Best Fallout 4 console commands and cheats

List of console commands and cheats for Fallout 4 (Image via Bethesda)

Although players will find a plethora of Fallout 4 console commands and cheats, here are 25 of the more important ones essential to make life easier in the Commonwealth.

Console Commands	Effect
caqs	Completes the main story quests.
cgf "game.addperkpoints" (number)	Adds any number of perk points.
cgf "game.rewardplayerxp" (number)	Adds any number of experience points.
coc (Cell ID)	Teleports you to an area corresponding to the Cell ID. A list of Cell IDs can be found on the Fallout Wiki.
coc qasmoke	Teleports you to any random room containing boxes with every item in the game.
completequest (Quest ID)	Completes the quest with the particular Quest ID. A list of Quest IDs can be found on the Fallout Wiki.
completeallobjectives (Quest ID)	Completes all objectives related to the provided Quest ID.
kah	Kills all hostile enemies in the surrounding area.
killall	Kills everyone in the surrounding area; companions aren’t killed but are knocked down instead.
modav CA_affinity (number)	Modifies your companion’s Affinity Level to the number provided.
player.additem (item ID) (amount)	Adds the item with the provided item ID to your inventory.
player.addperk (Perk ID)	Adds the perk with a specific Perk ID to your character.
player.removeperk (Perk ID)	Removes the perk with a specific Perk ID.
player.modav (skill) (number)	Boosts any particular skill by the number of your choice.
player.resethealth	Resets the health of your character.
player.setav speedmult (number)	Boosts your speed by the number multiplier.
player.setlevel (number)	Boosts your level to a number of your choice.
qqq	Makes you quit the game instantly.
setcommandstate 1	Allows NPCs to work outside of settlements.
sexchange (NPC ID)	Changes the sex of an NPC with a specific ID.
tim	Activates immortal mode where you take damage but cannot die.
unequipall	Un-equips all of your player character's items.
tgm	Activates God Mode, where you are invincible and have unlimited ammo and carrying capacity.
tm	Hides all Menu and UI.
tcl	Turns off collision, allowing you to walk through walls.

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How to use Fallout 4 console commands and cheats

Fallout 4's console commands offer a wealth of options for PC players as evidenced by the cheat list above, but before you unleash your inner wasteland god, here's a quick guide on how to use them:

Open the console: Press the Tilde key (`) located next to the number 1 key on your keyboard to open the developer console.
Type the command: Enter the desired console command exactly as mentioned in the list above and press Enter.
Close the console: Press the Tilde key again to minimize the developer console and return to the game.

Certain console commands directly affect the game state in a way that conflicts with achievement conditions. For example, using "completequest" to instantly complete a mission might block achievements tied to that quest.

Using console commands disables achievements only for the current gameplay session. Starting a new one or loading a previous save will reset the flags and potentially allow achievements again.

Can Fallout 4 console commands and cheats be used on Xbox and PlayStation?

You cannot use console commands on Xbox or PlayStation (Image via Bethesda)

Unfortunately, Fallout 4 console commands and cheats are not available for Xbox or PlayStation devices due to limitations on modifying the game directly on these platforms. They are designed for the PC version only and work by accessing the game's internal code.

However, you can add mods to Fallout 4 on both Xbox and PlayStation devices, although it works differently compared to PC. Here's how you can access them:

Xbox: From the game's main menu, navigate to the "Mods" section. You can browse and download mods from the list available.
Playstation: Access the in-game "Mods" menu from the main menu. You can then explore and download mods from the PlayStation Store.