How to Add Perk Points in Fallout 4 without Leveling up?

Fallout 4 is a highly successful continuation of the Fallout series, a franchise that has produced some absolute classics in the gaming industry. This beloved series is set in a post-apocalyptic United States during the 22nd and 23rd centuries, in an alternate reality where the invention of the first transistor never happened. As a result, history unfolded quite differently than what we’re familiar with. In this world, the United States became a fascist regime, eventually occupying Mexico and Canada. These events led to the Great War, during which atomic bombs devastated the country, turning it into a vast wasteland.

You never know what can attack you in the Wasteland…

Released in 2015, Fallout 4 takes place ten years after the events of Fallout 3. The game provides players with a wide range of choices and truly makes you feel in control of each situation—every action and dialogue option you pick shapes your own story. With several possible endings, the game offers excellent replay value. Another feature that gives players even more control is the in-game console, available only on the Windows version of Fallout 4. This console lets you change many aspects of the game, making it much easier to customize your experience. If you’re looking to access the console, here’s a quick list of keyboard languages with the right keys you need:

If you can’t find your keyboard layout, switching to the US one is usually the easiest option.

When you open the console, the gameplay will pause and your in-game interface will fade away, leaving you with a place to type your commands. You can see your previous commands by scrolling with the Up and Down arrow keys. There are many online sources where you can find different console commands to enhance or change your gameplay. As you explore various commands, you’re sure to come across some interesting ones, so don’t hesitate to experiment—but remember to always keep a backup of your save file.

Adding items by their ID using a console command.

As you progress in the game, you might sometimes find certain enemies hard to handle. There are several ways to deal with tough situations, but adding perk points can be one of the easiest solutions. By boosting your perk points, you can give your character extra abilities and advantages without having to level up each time. Plus, the perk points you add are available to use whenever you like—you won’t have to open the console every time you play. Perk points can significantly enhance your performance and unlock a range of powerful abilities.

How to Add Perk Points in Fallout 4?

To add perk points using the console, you need to use this command:

CGF "Game.AddPerkPoints" <int>

Make sure to include the quotation marks and pay attention to capital letters when typing this into the console. Replace “<int>” with the exact number of perk points you want to add. For example:

CGF "Game.AddPerkPoints" 20

The command above will immediately add 20 perk points to your character without requiring you to level up. This is a helpful feature from Bethesda, allowing players to tweak their experience without needing extra software or a script.

Tip: If the console commands don’t work for you, try installing the F4SE (Fallout 4 Script Extender). This tool can help run certain commands and mods more smoothly.

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