learnskill Console Command

Documentation and detailed help with working examples.

learnskill Command

Character

This command will make Geralt learn the skill with the specified skill ID (also known as a talent code). You need to surround the skill ID with apostrophes: learnskill('alchemy_s12') is correct, while learnskill(alchemy_s12) is not correct. View all skill IDs here: witchercheats.com/skill.

learnskill('skill_id')

Parameters

Skill ID

The ID of the skill you want to learn. This should be surrounded by apostrophes.

Overview

The learnskill command allows you to teach Geralt a specific skill without going through the level up process.

In order to use this cheat, you will to need to follow the command with the skill id. For example: learnskill('sword_2') will teach Geralt the second level of the swordsmanship skill.

This command is helpful for players who want access to certain abilities without having to spend skill points or level their character up to a position where they can learn the targeted skill. It can save players time and also enhance the game-play experience by offering more flexibility and customization.

Related Commands

Command	Effect
addabl	This command will give you the buff with the specified buff ID. The buff ID should be in apostrophes. Use `rmvabl` to remove a buff. View all buff IDs here: witchercheats.com/buff
addexp	This command grants the specified amount of experience.
addHair1	This command reverts your hairstyle to the default.
addHair2	This command changes your hairstyle to a ponytail.
addHair3	This command gives you long, loose hair.
addHairDLC1	This command styles your hair into a short, loose cut.
addHairDLC2	This command gives you a mohawk combined with a ponytail.
addHairDLC3	This command styles your hair like the Elven Rebel's—short and slicked back.
addskillpoints	This command will give you the specified amount of skill points.
appearance	This command will change the appearance of your targeted NPC (or character if no target) to the appearance with the specified ID. The appearance ID should have apostrophes on either side: `appearance('triss_dress')`, not `appearance(triss_dress)`.
buffme	This console command will give your character the specified effect for the specified duration (seconds). These effects are not the same as those from the `addabl` command. View all BuffMe IDs here: witchercheats.com/buffme.
Cat	This command will enable and disable the ability to see in the dark: `cat(1)` to enable cat vision, `cat(0)` to return to normal.
cleardevelop	This command will reset Geralt completely, clearing your inventory and resetting your level to 1. You will also be given starter gear.
dismember	This command dismembers your current targeted NPC.
Drunk	This command will enable and disable 'Drunk Mode', in which your vision is distorted and dialogue between some characters (e.g. Shani, Triss) is changed.
instantMount	This command will spawn and instantly mount your character to the NPC with the specified ID. The NPC ID should be surrounded by apostrophes: `instantMount('horse')`, not `instantMount(horse)`. View all NPC IDs here: witchercheats.com/npc-spawn.
learnskill	This command will make Geralt learn the skill with the specified skill ID (also known as a talent code). You need to surround the skill ID with apostrophes: `learnskill('alchemy_s12')` is correct, while `learnskill(alchemy_s12)` is not correct. View all skill IDs here: witchercheats.com/skill.
levelup	This command levels you up one level (use the `setlevel` command to level up faster).
removecustomhead	This command will remove any custom head you have applied to your character with the `setcustomhead` command.
rmvabl	This command will remove the buff with the specified buff ID. The buff ID should be surrounded by apostrophes: `rmvabl('ConImmortal')` is correct, while `rmvabl(ConImmortal)` is not. Use `addabl` to add a buff. View all buff IDs at witchercheats.com/buff.
setbeard	This command will set your beard's beard style.
setcustomhead	This console command will set your character's head to the head with the specified ID. Use the `removecustomhead` command to revert to your character's default head. View all custom head IDs here: witchercheats.com/custom-head.
setlevel	This command sets your level to the specified number.
settattoo	This command can be used to show and hide the tattoo from the Witcher 2 quest Hung Over that remains on the neck of Geralt.
shave	This command trims your beard. Be aware that it's not a reversible command. To regrow your beard, you'll need to use a different command.
WitcherHairstyle	This command sets your character's hairstyle to the specified hairstyle number. The hairstyle number should be in apostrophes. Hairstyle numbers are '1', '2', or '3'.

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Examples

Here are examples of how to use learnskill.

learnskill('alchemy_s1')

This command will make Geralt learn the first level of Alchemy.

learnskill('sword_5')

This command will make Geralt learn the fifth level of swordsmanship.

Related Commands

Command	Effect
addabl	This command will give you the buff with the specified buff ID. The buff ID should be in apostrophes. Use `rmvabl` to remove a buff. View all buff IDs here: witchercheats.com/buff
addexp	This command grants the specified amount of experience.
addHair1	This command reverts your hairstyle to the default.
addHair2	This command changes your hairstyle to a ponytail.
addHair3	This command gives you long, loose hair.
addHairDLC1	This command styles your hair into a short, loose cut.
addHairDLC2	This command gives you a mohawk combined with a ponytail.
addHairDLC3	This command styles your hair like the Elven Rebel's—short and slicked back.
addskillpoints	This command will give you the specified amount of skill points.
appearance	This command will change the appearance of your targeted NPC (or character if no target) to the appearance with the specified ID. The appearance ID should have apostrophes on either side: `appearance('triss_dress')`, not `appearance(triss_dress)`.
buffme	This console command will give your character the specified effect for the specified duration (seconds). These effects are not the same as those from the `addabl` command. View all BuffMe IDs here: witchercheats.com/buffme.
Cat	This command will enable and disable the ability to see in the dark: `cat(1)` to enable cat vision, `cat(0)` to return to normal.
cleardevelop	This command will reset Geralt completely, clearing your inventory and resetting your level to 1. You will also be given starter gear.
dismember	This command dismembers your current targeted NPC.
Drunk	This command will enable and disable 'Drunk Mode', in which your vision is distorted and dialogue between some characters (e.g. Shani, Triss) is changed.
instantMount	This command will spawn and instantly mount your character to the NPC with the specified ID. The NPC ID should be surrounded by apostrophes: `instantMount('horse')`, not `instantMount(horse)`. View all NPC IDs here: witchercheats.com/npc-spawn.
learnskill	This command will make Geralt learn the skill with the specified skill ID (also known as a talent code). You need to surround the skill ID with apostrophes: `learnskill('alchemy_s12')` is correct, while `learnskill(alchemy_s12)` is not correct. View all skill IDs here: witchercheats.com/skill.
levelup	This command levels you up one level (use the `setlevel` command to level up faster).
removecustomhead	This command will remove any custom head you have applied to your character with the `setcustomhead` command.
rmvabl	This command will remove the buff with the specified buff ID. The buff ID should be surrounded by apostrophes: `rmvabl('ConImmortal')` is correct, while `rmvabl(ConImmortal)` is not. Use `addabl` to add a buff. View all buff IDs at witchercheats.com/buff.
setbeard	This command will set your beard's beard style.
setcustomhead	This console command will set your character's head to the head with the specified ID. Use the `removecustomhead` command to revert to your character's default head. View all custom head IDs here: witchercheats.com/custom-head.
setlevel	This command sets your level to the specified number.
settattoo	This command can be used to show and hide the tattoo from the Witcher 2 quest Hung Over that remains on the neck of Geralt.
shave	This command trims your beard. Be aware that it's not a reversible command. To regrow your beard, you'll need to use a different command.
WitcherHairstyle	This command sets your character's hairstyle to the specified hairstyle number. The hairstyle number should be in apostrophes. Hairstyle numbers are '1', '2', or '3'.