Starfield Perk IDs (Complete List)

Perks are a fundamental Part of Starfield’s role-playing experience, as they allow you to customize your character in several ways. You can use them to incorporate different types of skills into your character. All of these skills have a unique identifier called Perk IDs in Starfield. 

In this guide, we’ll list down the ID for every perk found in Starfield, allowing you to easily add perks to your character using console commands.   

All Perks IDs in Starfield 

In Starfield, Perks are divided into five distinct categories: Physical, Social, Combat, Science, and Tech. Below, we’ve listed all the Perk IDs for each skill within each Skill tree. 

Skills

Physical Perk IDs

Skill Name	Skill ID
Boxing	002C59DF
Fitness	002CE2DD
Stealth	002CFCB2
Weight Lifting	002C59D9
Wellness	002CE2E1
Energy Weapon Dissipation	002C59E2
Environmental Conditioning	0028AE17
Gymnastics	0028AE29
Nutrition	002CFCAD
Pain Tolerance	002CFCAE
Cellular Regeneration	0028AE14
Decontamination	002CE2A0
Martial Arts	002C555E
Concealment	002C555E
Neurostrikes	002C53B4
Rejuvenation	0028AE13

Social Perk IDs

Skill Name	Skill ID
Commerce	002C5A8E
Gastronomy	002C5A94
Persuasion	0022EC82
Scavenging	0028B853
Theft	002C555B
Deception	002CFCAF
Diplomacy	002C59E1
Intimidation	002C59DE
Isolation	002C53AE
Negotitation	002C555F
Instigation	002C555D
Leadership	002C890D
Outpost Management	0023826F
Manipulation	002C5555
Ship Command	002C53B3
Xenosociology	002C53B0

Combat Perk IDs

Skill Name	Skill ID
Ballistics	002CFCAB
Dueling	002CFCB0
Lasers	002C59DD
Pistol Certification	002080FF
Shotgun Certification	0027DF97
Demolitions	002C5556
Heavy Weapons Certification	00147E38
Incapacitation	0027DF96
Particle Beams	0027BAFD
Rifle Certification	002CE2E0
Marksmanship	002C890B
Rapid Reloading	002C555A
Sniper Certification	002C53B1
Targeting	0027DF94
Armor Penetration	0027DF94
Crippling	0027CBBA
Sharpshooting	002C53AF

Science Perk IDs

Skill Name	Skill ID
Astrodynamics	002C5560
Geology	002CE29F
Medicine	002CE2DF
Research Methods	002C555C
Surveying	0027CBC1
Botany	002C5557
Scanning	002CFCB1
Spacesuit Design	0027CBC3
Weapon Engineering	002C890C
Zoology	002C5552
Astrophysics	0027CBBB
Chemistry	002CE2C0
Outpost Engineering	002C59E0
Aneutronic Fusion	002C2C5A
Planetary Habitation	0027CBC2
Special Projects	0004CE2D

Tech Perk IDs

Skill Name	Skill ID
Ballistic Weapon Systems	002CE2C2
Boost Pack Training	00146C2C
Piloting	002CFCAC
Security	002CE2E2
Targeting Control Systems	002C5559
Energy Weapon Systems	002C59DB
Engine Systems	002CE2DE
Payloads	00222F84
Shield Systems	002C2C59
Missile Weapon Systems	002C5558
Particle Beam Weapon Systems	002C2C5B
Particle Beam Weapon Systems	002C5553
Starship Design	002C59DC
Starship Engineering	002AC953
Automated Weapon Systems	0027B9ED
Boost Assault Training	0008C3EE
EM Weapon Systems	002C53B2

Traits Perk IDs

Trait Name	Trait ID
Alien DNA	00227FDA
Dream Home	00227FDF
Empath	00227FD6
Extrovert	00227FD7
Freestar Collective Settler	00227FD5
Hero Worshipped	00227FD9
Introvert	00227FD8
Kid Stuff	00227FDE
Neon Street Rat	00227FD3
Raised Enlightened	00227FD2
Raised Universal	00227FD1
Serpent’s Embrace	00227FD0
Spaced	00227FE2
Taskmaster	00227FE0
Terra Firma	00227FE1
United Colonies Native	00227FDD
Wanted	00227FDD

Backgrounds Perks Ids

Background Name	Background ID
Beast Hunter	0022EC81
Bouncer	0022EC81
Bounty Hunter	0022EC80
Chef	0022EC7F
Combat Medic	0022EC7E
Combat Medic	0022EC7D
Cyberneticist	0022EC7C
Diplomat	0022EC7B
Explorer	0022EC79
Gangster	0022EC78
Homesteader	0022EC77
Industrialist	0022EC7A
Long Hauler	0022EC75
Pilgrim	0022EC73
Professor	0022EC72
Ronin	0022EC74
Sculptor	0022EC71
Soldier	0022EC70
Space Scoundrel	0022EC6F
Xenobiologist	0022EC6E
File Not Found	002DFD1A

How to add Perks through console commands in Starfield

With the right commands and the Perk ID, you can add skills and perks to your character via the console in Starfield without having to spend points. The process is fairly straightforward. But do note that it only works on PC.

First, open the console command dialogue by pressing your keyboard’s ‘~’ button. Next, type in the command ‘player.addperk’ followed by the Perk ID of the skill you want to add and press enter. Press the ‘~’ key again to close.

How to add perk points in Starfield using console commands

To add perk points, open the console command dialogue by pressing your keyboard’s ‘~’ button. Next, type in the command “game.addperkpoints” followed by the number of points you want to add. If you want to add 10 perk points, type in ‘”game.addperkpoints” 10’. You can add as many or as little as you like.

Best Perks IDs in Starfield 

As you make your way through Starfield, you’ll be faced with more difficult enemies and encounters. Perks are useful in this case as they provide but choosing the best ones out of these can be confusing. Below, we’ve listed ten of the best Perks you should add to your character in Starfield.

Skill	Skill Tree	Perk ID	Effect
Piloting	Tech	002CFCAC	Allows you to utilize ship thrusters, Pilot B and C class ships while also increasing and enhancing your maneuverability
Rejuvenation	Physical	0028AE13	Allows you to regenerate your health during and outside of combat. Each tier increases the rate at which health regenerates
Starship Design	Tech	002C59DC	Allows you to install high end modules to your spaceship. Each rank increases the amount of high-end modules you can equip.
Security	Tech	002CE2E2	Allows you to become more efficient at unlocking doors and picking locks. The final tier allows you to expend digipicks.
Instigation	Social	002C555D	This perk allows you to force targets to attack their allies on your whim. Every time the tier increases the level cap of enemies you can control also increases
Weight Lifting	Physical	002C59D9	This perk increases your carrying capacity by up to 100 kilograms while also decreasing the rate at which you stagger
Leadership	Social	002C890D	This perk is all about your companions as it gives them increased carrying capacity, combat effectiveness and skills. Your companions will also heal you when they can and will be able to pick themselves up from a downed state
Theft	Social	002C555B	This perk increases the effectiveness of your pickpocketing skill. The last tier increases it by 50%
Heavy Weapons Certification	Combat	00147E38	Allows you to increase the damage output of your heavy weapons by 30% while also giving you resistance when aiming down sights
Starship Engineering	Tech	002AC953	This skill increases the rate at which your ship repairs in addition to reducing damage. The last tier has a chance of fixing the entire ship if you fix just one component