Elder Scrollsgames are unique from many other RPGs for a lot of reasons, and one thing that makesSkyrimand other games in the series stand out so much is the development console. While other games force players to use external programs and mods to access developer commands,Skyrimcomes with a user-friendly system in-game.
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The console can be used to change player stats, alter features for NPCs, teleport to locations throughoutSkyrim, add items to the player’s inventory, and so much more.One of the most-usedcommands in the game is the No Clip command, which turns off all collision detection. This lets players go through just about any surface, and turning it on isn’t hard at all.
Using Console Commands In Elder Scrolls Games
The developer console can only be opened by pressing either thetilde key (~) or grave accent (`)on the upper-left of the American English and British English keyboards, respectively. This pauses the game and brings up a see-through text box on the bottom-left of the screen. A flashing white marker indicates that the consoleis ready for a command.
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There are countlessSkyrimconsole commands, so there’s plenty for playersto mess around withon this screen. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that many commands are case-sensitive and must be entered in a specific way. Luckily the noclip command is only three letters, but checking your letters, spaces, and layout is a good habit to develop if you plan to use other commands regularly.
How To Enable Noclip In Skyrim
To enable noclip inSkyrim, first open the development console. Type out the acronym"tcl"(which stands for toggle no clip) andpress enter. You should see a notification telling you that collisions have been turned off. You canre-enable collisions by typing “tcl” again. By not selecting a target for the command, this will apply noclip to everything in the world.
To turn off collisions for a specific item, NPC, or another object, open the console thenclick on your intended targetwhile the game is paused. You should see an ID appear on-screen, but if you accidentally select the wrong target, try getting closer to them as effects like fog can get in the way. Then,type “tcl” as normaland the target will stop collidingwith the world around them. To ensure you don’t accidentally lose the target don’t click on anything else or deselect them. The ID will remain the same, which makes it much easier to re-enable collisions later on for that target.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Editionis available on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S
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