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PickRefByID Console Command

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PickRefByID Command

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PickRefByID
Reference ID

This command selects the specified object, creature or NPC. Once selected, all subsequent commands will target this object. This is equivalent to clicking the object in the console but can be utilized even if the object isn't visible or is in another location. This command is a shorthand for "PickReferenceID".

Shortcut

prid
Argument Information

The syntax for this Starfield command is as follows:

Reference ID

The ID of the object or NPC you wish to select.

In-Depth Description

Once executed, all subsequent commands entered into the console will target the object or character with the specified reference ID.

This is the equivalent of manually clicking on an object or character in the console but allows selection even if the entity is not visible or is located in a different area.

Reference ID is a unique identifier for a specific instance of an object or character in the game world. This is distinct from Base ID, which represents a generic template for objects or characters.

The command is especially useful when you need to execute a sequence of commands on a single target, particularly when said target is not immediately accessible.

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Quick Overview

The prid command selects an existing copy of an object, creature, or NPC using its reference ID.

Command Builder

Adjust the settings below to automatically generate a command. Once you have the inputs you want, click the copy button and paste it into the console in Starfield.
PickRefByID
Reference ID

Examples

prid 010023EF

This command select the object with the ID 010023EF and store it in memory. Subsequent commands will target this object.

Help

  • Open the console: Press the tilde key ~ to open the console. This key is generally near the 1 and Esc keys.
  • Case insensitive: Commands are not case sensitive. This means you can enter them using lowercase or uppercase letters.
  • Target commands: Commands that are highlighted as a 'target' command can be used to target your own character or an NPC/object. To target your own character, type player. followed by the command. To target an NPC/object, click on the it and then type the command.
  • Leading zeros: All IDs, reference IDs, base IDs, etc. can be entered without the leading zeros. For example 00003348 can be entered as 3348.
  • Additional help: For more help on using console commands in Starfield go here.
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