# Valheim Console Commands Reference (/docs/valheim/console-commands) This is the complete reference for every Valheim console command. Commands are case-sensitive — type them exactly as shown. Open the Console [#open-the-console] Add `-console` to your Steam launch options, then press **F5** in-game to open the console. > 📝 **Note:** Admin commands require your SteamID64 in the server's `adminlist.txt`. See [Adding Admins](/docs/valheim/admin-setup). Dev commands require the **Server Devcommands** mod on dedicated servers — see [Enable Dev Commands](/docs/valheim/enable-devcommands). Player Commands [#player-commands] Available to all players, no permissions required. | Command | Syntax | Description | | --------------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | | `help` | `help [page]` | Show available commands | | `ping` | `ping` | Display your latency to the server | | `info` | `info` | Show system and world information | | `die` | `die` | Kill your character | | `respawn` | `respawn` | Kill your character (same as `die`) | | `fov` | `fov [number]` | Adjust field of view | | `lodbias` | `lodbias [1-5]` | Set draw distance (1 = lowest, 5 = highest) | | `maxfps` | `maxfps [number]` | Set frame rate limit | | `say` | `say [message]` | Send a local chat message | | `s` | `s [message]` | Shout a server-wide message | | `W` | `W [player] [message]` | Whisper a message to a specific player | | `clear` | `clear` | Clear the console window | | `bind` | `bind [keycode] [command]` | Bind a command to a key | | `unbind` | `unbind [keycode]` | Clear a key binding | | `printbinds` | `printbinds` | Show current key bindings | | `resetbinds` | `resetbinds` | Remove all custom key bindings | | `nomap` | `nomap` | Toggle map visibility | | `noportals` | `noportals` | Toggle portal functionality | | `resetspawn` | `resetspawn` | Reset your spawn location to default | | `resetknownitems` | `resetknownitems` | Reset known items and recipes | | `resetsharedmap` | `resetsharedmap` | Remove cartography table shared data | | `optterrain` | `optterrain` | Optimize old terrain modifications (reduces lag) | | `sortcraft` | `sortcraft [type]` | Sort crafting list (name, type, weight, count) | | `filtercraft` | `filtercraft [text]` | Filter crafting list by text | | `printseeds` | `printseeds` | Show nearby dungeon seeds | | `cr` | `cr` | Force unload unused assets | | `exclusivefullscreen` | `exclusivefullscreen` | Toggle fullscreen mode | | `tutorialreset` | `tutorialreset` | Reset viewed tutorials | | `tutorialtoggle` | `tutorialtoggle` | Toggle tutorial popups | Press **F2** to show connected players, network stats, and instance counts. Emote Commands [#emote-commands] Type these in the chat window (press Enter), not the console. | Command | Animation | | ------------ | ----------------------------------------- | | `/sit` | Sit down (enables resting near campfires) | | `/wave` | Wave | | `/dance` | Dance | | `/cheer` | Cheer | | `/thumbsup` | Thumbs up | | `/bow` | Bow | | `/point` | Point | | `/laugh` | Laugh | | `/flex` | Flex muscles | | `/challenge` | Challenge | | `/cry` | Cry | | `/despair` | Despair | | `/roar` | Roar | | `/shrug` | Shrug | | `/blowkiss` | Blow kiss | | `/comehere` | Beckoning gesture | | `/cower` | Cower | | `/headbang` | Headbang | | `/kneel` | Kneel | | `/nonono` | Finger wag | | `/relax` | Lean back | | `/toast` | Raise a drink | | `/rest` | Comfortable sitting | | `/vibe` | Vibe | Admin Commands [#admin-commands] Require your SteamID64 in the server's `adminlist.txt`. | Command | Syntax | Description | | -------- | ------------------------ | ----------------------------- | | `kick` | `kick [name/ip/userID]` | Kick a player from the server | | `ban` | `ban [name/ip/userID]` | Ban a player from the server | | `unban` | `unban [name/ip/userID]` | Remove a player's ban | | `banned` | `banned` | List all banned players | | `save` | `save` | Force save the world | World Modifier Commands [#world-modifier-commands] Admin-level commands to change world settings. | Command | Syntax | Description | | ------------------ | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | | `setworldmodifier` | `setworldmodifier [name] [value]` | Change a world modifier | | `setworldpreset` | `setworldpreset [name]` | Apply a difficulty preset | | `resetworldkeys` | `resetworldkeys [name]` | Reset world modifiers to default | | `setkey` | `setkey [name]` | Enable a global key | | `removekey` | `removekey [name]` | Remove a global key | | `listkeys` | `listkeys` | Show all active global keys | | `resetkeys` | `resetkeys` | Remove all global keys | Modifier Names and Values [#modifier-names-and-values] | Modifier | Values | | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | | `Combat` | `veryeasy`, `easy`, `hard`, `veryhard` | | `DeathPenalty` | `casual`, `veryeasy`, `easy`, `hard`, `hardcore` | | `Resources` | `muchless`, `less`, `more`, `muchmore`, `most` | | `Raids` | `none`, `muchless`, `less`, `more`, `muchmore` | | `Portals` | `casual`, `hard`, `veryhard` | Preset Names [#preset-names] `Normal`, `Casual`, `Easy`, `Hard`, `Hardcore`, `Immersive`, `Hammer` Global Keys [#global-keys] | Key | Effect | | ----------------------- | -------------------------------------- | | `NoBuildCost` | Free building and crafting | | `NoCraftCost` | Free crafting | | `NoMap` | Disable the map | | `NoPortals` | Disable portals | | `NoBossPortals` | Disable boss sacrifice portals | | `NoWorkbench` | Build without workbenches | | `PassiveMobs` | Creatures don't attack unless provoked | | `PlayerEvents` | Events only trigger near players | | `Fire` | Enable fire spreading | | `DeathDeleteItems` | Delete all items on death | | `DeathDeleteUnequipped` | Delete unequipped items on death | | `DeathKeepEquip` | Keep equipped items on death | | `DeathSkillsReset` | Reset skills on death | | `DungeonBuild` | Allow building in dungeons | | `TeleportAll` | Allow all items through portals | | `AllPiecesUnlocked` | Unlock all building pieces | | `AllRecipesUnlocked` | Unlock all crafting recipes | > 💡 **Tip:** Type `save` after changing modifiers to save immediately. Dev Commands [#dev-commands] Require the **Server Devcommands** mod on dedicated servers. Type `devcommands` in the console to enable, then `debugmode` to activate keyboard shortcuts. Debug Mode Keyboard Shortcuts [#debug-mode-keyboard-shortcuts] | Key | Action | | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | **Z** | Toggle flight (Space = up, Ctrl = down) | | **B** | Toggle creative mode (no build cost) | | **K** | Kill nearby enemies | | **L** | Remove nearby item drops | | **Ctrl + Middle Mouse** (on map) | Teleport to cursor location | Movement and Teleportation [#movement-and-teleportation] | Command | Syntax | Description | | --------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------------- | | `god` | `god` | Toggle invincibility | | `ghost` | `ghost` | Enemies ignore you | | `fly` | `fly` | Toggle flight mode | | `freefly` | `freefly` | Detached free camera | | `goto` | `goto [x] [z]` | Teleport to coordinates | | `pos` | `pos` | Show your current position | | `recall` | `recall [name]` | Teleport players to you (omit name for all) | | `findtp` | `findtp [text]` | Teleport to nearest matching object | Spawning and Items [#spawning-and-items] | Command | Syntax | Description | | --------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------ | | `spawn` | `spawn [name] [amount] [level]` | Spawn items or creatures | | `nocost` | `nocost` | Toggle free crafting | | `itemset` | `itemset [name]` | Spawn a premade loadout | **Itemset names:** `Meadows`, `BlackForest`, `Swamps`, `Mountains`, `Plains`, `PlainsBoss`, `Mistlands`, `MistlandsGear`, `MistlandsMage`, `MistlandsWarrior`, `Fisherman` Combat and Creatures [#combat-and-creatures] | Command | Syntax | Description | | ------------- | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------- | | `heal` | `heal` | Restore full health, stamina, and eitr | | `puke` | `puke` | Reset hunger, return to default HP/stamina | | `killall` | `killall` | Kill all nearby creatures (including tamed) | | `killenemies` | `killenemies` | Kill only hostile creatures nearby | | `killtame` | `killtame` | Kill only tamed creatures nearby | | `tame` | `tame` | Tame all nearby tameable creatures | | `aggravate` | `aggravate` | Aggravate neutral creatures within 20m | | `players` | `players [number]` | Set difficulty scaling (0 = reset) | | `removedrops` | `removedrops` | Remove nearby item drops | | `removebirds` | `removebirds` | Remove all birds | | `removefish` | `removefish` | Remove all fish | Skills and Status [#skills-and-status] | Command | Syntax | Description | | ---------------- | ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | | `raiseskill` | `raiseskill [skill] [amount]` | Increase a skill level (use "All" for all skills) | | `resetskill` | `resetskill [skill]` | Reset a skill to 0 (use "All" for all) | | `resetcharacter` | `resetcharacter` | Reset all character data | | `addstatus` | `addstatus [name]` | Add a status effect | | `clearstatus` | `clearstatus` | Remove all status effects | | `setpower` | `setpower [name]` | Set Forsaken power and reset cooldown | **Forsaken power names:** `GP_Eikthyr`, `GP_TheElder`, `GP_Bonemass`, `GP_Moder`, `GP_Yagluth`, `GP_Queen`, `GP_Fader` Time and Weather [#time-and-weather] | Command | Syntax | Description | | ----------- | -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | | `tod` | `tod [0-1]` | Set time of day (0/1 = midnight, 0.5 = noon, -1 = revert) | | `skiptime` | `skiptime [seconds]` | Skip forward in time (default 240) | | `sleep` | `sleep` | Advance one full game day | | `timescale` | `timescale [speed]` | Set time speed (max 5, 0 = pause) | | `env` | `env [name]` | Set weather/environment | | `resetenv` | `resetenv` | Reset weather to default | | `wind` | `wind [angle] [intensity]` | Set wind (angle 0-360, intensity 0-1) | | `resetwind` | `resetwind` | Reset wind to default | **Weather names:** `Clear`, `LightRain`, `Rain`, `ThunderStorm`, `Snow`, `SnowStorm`, `SwampRain`, `Misty`, `Ashrain`, `Darklands_dark`, `DeepForest Mist` Events [#events] | Command | Syntax | Description | | ------------- | -------------- | ---------------------- | | `event` | `event [name]` | Start a named event | | `randomevent` | `randomevent` | Start a random event | | `stopevent` | `stopevent` | Stop the current event | **Event names:** | Event ID | Message | | --------------- | --------------------------------------------- | | `army_eikthyr` | "Eikthyr rallies the creatures of the forest" | | `army_theelder` | "The forest is moving..." | | `army_bonemass` | "A foul smell from the swamp" | | `army_moder` | "A cold wind blows from the mountains" | | `army_goblin` | "The horde is attacking" | | `army_gjall` | "What's up, Gjall!?" | | `army_seekers` | "They sought you out" | | `foresttrolls` | "The ground is shaking" | | `blobs` | "A foul smell from the swamp" | | `skeletons` | "Skeleton Surprise" | | `surtlings` | "There's a smell of sulfur in the air" | | `wolves` | "You are being hunted" | | `bats` | "You stirred the cauldron" | World and Map [#world-and-map] | Command | Syntax | Description | | ------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------- | | `exploremap` | `exploremap` | Reveal the entire map | | `resetmap` | `resetmap` | Re-cover the map with fog | | `find` | `find [text]` | Find and pin matching objects on map | | `genloc` | `genloc` | Regenerate unplaced world locations | | `forcedelete` | `forcedelete [radius]` | Remove objects within radius (max 50m) | Appearance [#appearance] | Command | Syntax | Description | | ------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | `beard` | `beard [number]` | Change beard (omit number to remove) | | `hair` | `hair [number]` | Change hair (omit number to remove) | | `model` | `model [0/1]` | Switch body type (0 = masculine, 1 = feminine) | Related Guides [#related-guides] See also: [Adding Admins](/docs/valheim/admin-setup) | [Enable Dev Commands](/docs/valheim/enable-devcommands) | [Spawn Items](/docs/valheim/spawn-items) | [Ban and Kick Players](/docs/valheim/ban-and-kick-players) | [World Modifiers](/docs/valheim/world-modifiers) If you need help, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com/).