Skyrim:ID Structure
Console Command form ID's
Each Item, creature, skill or eternity in Skyrim has a ID attached to it this is known as a 'Form ID', this is a series of hex numbers. This Form ID can be used to reference the item when using Console Commands.
XX, XXX and Add-Ons
The first two digits of form IDs in .esm and .esp add-ons are represented as "XX" because the number can vary based on the load order of active add-ons. Each add-on typically has a consistent pair of leading digits. For instance, if Dawnguard is the only add-on without any additional mods, the xx for Dawnguard IDs would be 02. Note that .esl Creations (Creations Club) content have their own load order. The Form ID starts with "FE" followed by it's position in the load order, represented by "XX" on the wiki.
You can find items correct From ID in game by using Console Commands and typing in help "Item Name". You can find the step by step method here.
Here are some distinct leading digits:
- 00: Reserved for the original Skyrim (Skyrim.esm), and this prefix remains constant.
- 01: Typically used by the Update module (Update.esm).
- XX: Designates dynamically allocated IDs, which aren't documented since they vary for each playthrough and are unique to individual players.
- FE: for the .esl creations (Creation Club).
How to get any Item ID in Skyrim
- Open the Console Commands.
- Type in "help "Item Name". If you are trying to find an item that has a space within it, like "Stalhrim Sword" you must put quotation marks around the item.
- Press enter and the item ID will be listed under MISC: (Item ID). Note that sometimes you will need to press the Page Up button on your keyboard (PGUP) to scroll through the information to find the "MISC: (Item ID)".
Notes
- IDs are not case sensitive in console.
- When typing in an ID in the console, you can skip any leading zeroes. For example, the BaseID for gold is "0000000f", so when you want to add 100 gold to your inventory, all you need to type is type "player.additem f 100".
