Fallout 4 (FO4)

Can You Respec in Fallout 4?

Fallout 4 - Can You Respec

You can respec Skill Points and Perks in Fallout 4 (FO4) by using console commands on PC. Find out how to reset your skill points and perks, and learn the console commands for it!

Can You Respec in Fallout 4?

You Can Only Respec Skill Points and Perks on PC

Fallout 4 - Respec on PC

There is no dedicated respec mechanic in Fallout 4. However, PC Gamers can enjoy the benefit of resetting the Skill Points and Perks of their characters with the use of Console Commands.

Using Console Commands is a unique feature exclusively for PC and isn't available when playing the game via other platforms.

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How to Respec Skill Points and Perks

Respec or Reset Skill Points with Console Commands

  1. Open the Console
  2. Respec or Reset Your Skill Points
  3. Exit the Console

Open the Console

Fallout 4 - Open Console Command

To respec your skill points, you will need to open the console in-game by pressing the Tilde (~) button.

This will allow you to type in any Console Command that you can use to your advantage.

Respec or Reset Your Skill Points

Once the console is open, type in any of the following codes followed by your desired level of that skill. Do note that you can only respec or reset skill points one level at a time.

• player.setav [Skill] [current rank +1 or -1]

Skill Console Command
Strength player.setav Strength
Perception player.setav Perception
Endurance player.setav Endurance
Charisma player.setav Charisma
Intelligence player.setav Intelligence
Agility player.setav Agility
Luck player.setav Luck

Exit the Console

Upon successful input, you can then again press the Tilde button (~) to exit the console and receive your corresponding skill point.

Respec Perks with Console Commands

There are various Perks that you can respec. The process is the same as how you respec your skill points, only this time the console command is different.

List of All Perk IDs

Reach the Required Skill Rank

Fallout 4 - All Perks are Obtainable.png

To get the Perk you entered in the console, you must possess first the required rank of the Perk's corresponding skill.

For example, you cannot get Science! 4 without leveling up your Intelligence to Rank 6.

All Perks Guide and Full Perk Chart

Reset Perks With Console Commands

While you can add Perks for your character, it is also possible to remove them. Press the tilde (~) key to open the console command and type the following code:

player.removeperk [perk id]

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