Commands¶
These are the commands included by default with "Live" EverQuest. For all commands on this site, see all commands.
Abbreviated commands
EverQuest often accepts abbreviated commands. For example, /emote can be shortened to /emot, /emo, /em, etc. We don't document abbreviations unless they're noteworthy. We do document alternative commands, like : and /me.
/achievements
/aclearcompare
/acompare
/addraidlooter <name>
/advloot {personal | shared} setallto <loot option>
- The /advloot command toggles the Advanced Loot System window. It can also set loot options for all items in the personal or shared loot lists.
/afk [on | off | <message>]
- Toggle. Sets your A.F.K (Away From Keyboard) status to either on or off. By default, /tell messages sent to your character will reply 'Player is temporarily Away From Keyboard.' You may customize the auto-reply message.
/aggrolock
- Related to Aggro Meter (/aggrometer) The /aggrolock functions as 'Set Aggro Target' on the Aggro Meter. Must be level 20+
/aggrometer
- Toggles the Aggro Meter window. The window displays your current percentage of hate compared to the entity that is most hated by the NPC that is the focus of the meter. By default, this shows your current target, but the current aggro target can also be locked with /aggrolock so that it won't change when you change your current target.
/airlute
/alarm
/alternateadv {on <#> | off | list | activate <id | name> | buy | buyall}
- Use, list, or purchase Alternate Advancements (AA). This can also be carried out in the Alternate Advancement window (found in the Inventory window.) Commonly abbreviated:
/alt,/alt act
/announce
/anonymous [on|off]
- Toggle. When on, prevents others from seeing your class, level, race, guild, and current zone through /who and /who all queries. Common abbreviation:
/anon
/assist [<name> | group | raid | main | on/off]
- Assists a player or NPC, changing your current target to their target. All variants of the /assist command function at the same distance. Also toggles auto-attack on assist. If no option specified, it will assist your current target.
/attack [on|off]
/auction <message>
- Message the auction channel in the current zone. Note: On the detail window of an item, you can click on the item's icon to make a clickable-link in your messages.
/augmentprompt
- Controls the confirmation prompt that appears when inserting, removing, or swapping augments in items.
/autobank
- With the Bank window open and with an item on your cursor, will attempt to place the item into a spare bank slot.
/autoconsent [ group | guild | raid | fellowship ]
- Gives permission to drag your current and future corpses.
/autofire [on|off]
- Toggle automatic firing of your ranged weapon. Note: Turning on /attack will turn off autofire and switch to melee.
/autoinventory
/autojoin [add | remove] <channel1>[:<password>] [,<channel2>] ... [,<channel10>]
- Always join a channel or up to 10 channels every session, information is saved to eqclient.ini as
ChannelAutoJoin=
/autoskill [<skill name> [on|off]]
- Toggle combat skills to automatically activate while using /attack. If no name is supplied, it will list available skills for your character. You can also activate these by right-clicking in the combat skills menu.
/autosplit [on|off]
/bandolier [add | delete | activate] <SetName>
/barter
/bazaar
-
Toggles the Bazaar window to search for items that are for sale in the Bazaar zone.
Note: If purchased outside of the Bazaar zone, buyers must use tokens (deliver to inventory) or plat (deliver to parcel).
/beta
/betabuff <level>
- Buff the level of your character on the Beta server. Level must be in increments of 5, e.g. 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, etc.
/blockspell [display | add | remove | clear] [me | pet] <spellnumber>...
- Toggle blocking beneficial spells from being cast on you or your pet. The blocklist is written to the
[BlockedSpells]section of your<character>_<server>.ini
/bodytint
/book <1-140>
/bug
/bugreport
- Toggles the "Report a bug" window, capable of sending EQ devs detailed information about the issue automatically.
/buyer
/calendar
- Opens the in-game Calendar window. The calendar displays all event alerts for the year. For progression servers, it also indicates when future expansions will unlock.
/camp [desktop | server] [fast]
- Used to camp your character out of the game, either to the character selection screen (default), server selection screen or your desktop. It takes 30 seconds to camp if you're in a normal zone. In certain safe zones you'll be given the option to camp immediately (e.g Guild Hall, Plane of Knowledge, etc.)
/cast <slot# | spellname>
- Casts the spell in the specified gem slot or by the name of a memorized spell. Partial spell names are accepted.
/changefamiliar
- Opens the familiar name change window, allowing you to rename your familiars. Requires the Potion of Familiar's Amnesia item from the marketplace.
/changefamiliarname
/changemercname
- Opens the "Change Mercenary Name" window. Only works if you are eligible for a familiar name change. Note: Changing your mercenary's name will change the name of the mercenary in the active slot. When that mercenary is dismissed, the name will be moved to the next empty slot.
/changename
/changepetname
/channel [say | gsay | guildsay | tell | auction | ooc | chat] [<name>]
- Sets the default chat channel from "Say" to the option specified. In the case of "tell" or "chat", specify the name of the player or chatroom.
/charinfo
- Outputs your bind point(s) and current origin city. The origin city reflects any changes made with the
/setstartcitycommand. There's also an abbreviation extended by MacroQuest:/char
/chat [ [1-10] <message> ] | [ join | leave | leaveall | list | set | announce | invisible | afk | buddy | namespace | invite | grant | password | kick | moderate | voice | local | oplist | opadd | opremove | setowner ] <options>
- Controls chat channels. All options in this syntax can instead be used as standalone commands with a ";" e.g.
;join,;set,;kick, etc. For cross-server chat, use<server short name>.<name>for channels and players.
/chatfontsize <0-10>
- Adjust the size of the font in the chat window, from size 0 to size 10, with 0 being the smallest. 3 is default.
/claim
- Opens the Claim Window where you can claim in-game prizes. (Prizes are often from special game editions, events, and promotions.)
/clearallchat
/clearchat
/clearmarks
- Clears all current NPC markers, whether set with the UI or /gmarknpc
/clickthrough
/combatmusic [on | off]
/compareexpedraid
/comparetaskraid
/consent [ <player> | group | guild | raid | fellowship ]
- Gives permission to drag your current corpse. For current and future corpses, see /autoconsent
/consider [<name>]
-
Considers your current target, which displays an indication of your faction standing as well as an indication of the target's relative level and strength.
The target can be specified by name, including pet names, and can use chat variables.
/copylayout [<layout> <inifile>] [restore]
- With no parameters, opens "Copy Layout" window. Otherwise it will copy the specified layout and INI file. Restore will copy the layout from your current INI and desktop resolution.
/corpse [<name>]
- Summons your own, or another's corpse that you specify. Must be within a certain radius and have permission to drag. Will also use the current target if it's a permitted corpse. If you need to drag a long distance, use /corpsedrag.
/corpsedrag
/corpsedrop
- Used to stop dragging a corpse that you're holding with /corpsedrag. Will use currently targeted corpse if selected.
/decaycorpse
/decline
/delegategmarknpc
/delegategmasterlooter
/delegatermarknpc
/delegatermasterlooter
/deny [ <player> | group | raid | guild | fellowship ]
- Revokes permission to drag your corpse.
/destroyitem
/disband [<name>]
- Will disband from your group, or if no group, will decline a group invitation. The group leader can remove a targeted player from the group, or remove the specified
<name>from the group.
/discipline <discipline name>
-
Performs the given
<discipline>. To see a list of disciplines available, bring up the "Combat Abilities" window. (Alt+C by default)Common abbreviation: /disc
/dismount
/doability [1-10]
/duck
/duel
- Initiates a duel between you and the currently targeted player. Duel is in effect until one "dies" (is knocked unconscious) or flees the zone.
/dynamiclights [on|off]
- Toggles dynamic lights ON/OFF the next time you zone. Note: Dynamic Lights refers to specially rendered lighting, like when your character holds a lantern or another item that emits a glow.
/dzaddplayer [<name>]
/dzhelp
/dzlisttimers
- List any outstanding replay timers you have for all expeditions. This is the amount of time you must wait before being allowed to enter another instance of that zone.
/dzmakeleader <name>
/dzplayerlist
/dzquit
/dzremoveplayer <name>
/dzswapplayer <character to remove> <character to add>
- Swap out one player for another. Must be leader. The player to be added has to approve, or the command fails.
/emote <text>
/exit
-
Immediately exit you from the game.
The /quit command provides identical functionality. The command must be typed in its entirety; partial commands are not accepted.
/extralife
/facepalm
/faction
/faint
/familiar leave
/fastdrop { on | off | never }
- Controls the ability to drop items with or without confirmation, or at all. The default and recommended setting is
off, which will ask for confirmation before dropping an item.
/feedback
/fight
/filter
/finditem
- Opens the "Find Item Window", allowing searches through your: bank, equipped items, inventory, real estate, item overflow and parcel. Note: This will not search your Dragon's Hoard.
/findpc <name>
- Used to show a yellow path toward a player character. The player must be visible in the find window, such as when they're in your group or raid.
/fistbump
/follow [<player name>]
- Toggles following a targeted or named player character. Manually moving can cancel the effect. Note: MQ2AdvPath will intercept this command by default and replace it with /afollow
/fontface <fontname>
/freakout
/friends [<name>]
- Will list your entire friends list. If
<name>is supplied it's a toggle; it will add that character to your friends list, or remove them from the list if they're already a friend. Alternate command:;buddy
/fsay <message>
/fullscreen {on|off}
/gems
/getguildmotd
/gmarknpc <1-3>
/groupleader
/grouproles [ list | set | unset | roleset ] <options>
- Manage group roles, and create sets of roles you can load or unload for specific groups of characters.
/growl
/gsay <text>
/guidehelp <text>
- For quest/event feedback, wedding requests, and questions regarding quests/events. Please be aware that all Customer Service issues must go through /petition for resolution.
/guildcreate <GuildName>
/guilddelete
/guilddemote <playername>
/guildinvite <playername>
/guildleader <playername>
/guildmotd <text>
/guildpromote <playername>
/guildremove <playername>
/guildsay <text>
/guildstatus <playername>
/hail
/help [ normal | emote | guild | voice | chat ]
/hidecorpse [none | all | always | alwaysnpc | allbutgroup | npc | looted | listed | listedunlocked]
/hidecorpses [ none | all | always | alwaysnpc | allbutgroup | npc | looted | listed | listedunlocked ]
/hidemodels { none | players | pets | mercenaries | familiars | all } [ none | afk | afk noncombat | noncombat ]
/hotbutton <name> [<color>] [<text>]
/ignore [<name>]
- Lists the names currently being ignored. If a player
<name>is supplied, it will toggle their inclusion on the list; a new name will be added, an existing name removed.
/indicator {on | off}
/inspect
/inspectbuffs [mine]
- Shows your target's buffs and debuffs, including caster name and remaining duration. Optionally, filter to show only those cast by you.
/invite [<name>]
- Invites your current target or supplied player name to the group. Can also be used to accept an invitation.
/itemoverflow
/keyrings [<tab>]
/keys
/kickplayers [ exp | task | raid ]
- Removes all players from a shared task, expedition or raid. Commonly abbreviated:
/kickplayer,/kickp
/language [<#> | help]
- Displays the current language for the chat window. If a number
<#>is supplied, it will change your language, andhelpwill show a list of languages.
/leaverealestate
/lfgroup [on|off]
/lfguild
/loadskin <foldername> <0|1>
- Opens the "Load a skin" window when used without arguments, or loads a specified skin from your EverQuest's
uifilesfolder.
/location
/log [on|off]
/loginterval [seconds]
- Throttles log file writes by setting the interval between file operations to reduce frequent writes. A value of 0 disables throttling and writes immediately. The default interval is 1 second.
/loot
/lootnodrop [ always | usable | never ]
- When looting a "No Drop" item you can
alwaysdisplay a loot confirmation, only display a loot confirmation if they're notusable, orneverdisplay loot confirmation. Default is always. If no option is supplied, it will output your current setting.
/makeleader [<name>]
/makeraidleader <name>
/map [ startline | endline | addpoint | automap | color ]
/marketplace
- Opens the in-game marketplace for special services and items. Not to be confused with the player-driven /bazaar
/maybe
/mcicontrol <option> <device>
/melody [#] [#]...
- Bard will play the song gem #'s in the order specified, and will repeat the songs from the beginning. Oddly familiar.
/memspellset {index|<name>}
/memspellslot <gem slot> {<spell name>|<spell #>}
- In the specified gem slot, memorize a spell. Can use spell name or ID number. To forget a gem slot, provide a "0" for spell.
/mercassist [on|off]
- Calls for your mercenary to assist when auto-assist is not activated. To automatically assist, provide the
onoption.
/merclog
- Generates a server-side mercenary log for debugging. Send in a /bug report after logging the issue.
/mercswitch <index>
- Change your mercenary by index number. A list of your mercenaries, their types and indices can be found in the "Switch" tab of your /merc window.
/mercwindows
/mixahead <1-100>
/motd
/mousespeed <multiplier>
- Increase the speed of the mouse cursor in multiples of the amount specified. Default multiplier is 0, use 0 or 1 for default, 2 = double the speed, 3 = triple, etc.
/mp3 [ add <file> | play [#] | pause | count | list | clear [#] | shuffle | ordered ]
/netstats
- Display network ping times and packet loss. Output is directed to a single chat filter. Common abbreviation: /netstat
/no
/nod
/note [<text>]
- Opens the "Notes Window" unless optional
<text>is provided. Any<text>provided will be date/time stamped. The information is saved in the file notes.txt and is available across all characters on an account.
/offlinemode
- When in Trader or Buyer mode, this command will log you off but leave your character in-game trading.
/ooc <text>
/open
/outputfile [ achievements [<filter>] | faction | guild | guildbank | guildhall | guildlobby | inventory | missingspells | raid | realestate | recipes <argument> | spellbook ] [<filename>]
- Export data to the default or specified file. The file is saved as
<player>_<server>-<parameter>.txtin the root folder. If a filename is specified and does not end with '.txt', the extension is automatically appended.
/overseer
- Toggles the Overseer window, enabling you to manage Agents and send them on quests to combat Discord across Norrath's history and earn rewards. Requires level 85+ and the Seeds of Destruction expansion on your server.
/overseermassconvert <rarity> <keep_count>
- Converts duplicate agents of a specified rarity, leaving a specified number of duplicates unconverted with a minimum of 1 remaining.
/particledensity [off | low | med | high]
- Set visual particle density. Can be further refined on the Options window -> Display tab -> 'Particles.'
/pause <1-600>[,]
- Pause a social macro from 1 to 600 deciseconds. Can add other commands with a comma, but will always be executed last. Can only be used within social buttons.
/pet <action> [<target>]
/petition
/pickzone [fewestplayers]
/pickzonefewestplayers
/pie
/pizza
/played
- Shows character's birthdate, age (Earth time and game time), total time played, and time this session.
/queuemelody <song> [song]...
- Arranges a series of songs to be executed based on priority. This command is similar to /melody except it plays songs in priority order depending on the song's recast time, your current buffs, and your target's current debuffs. The earlier a song is in the list, the higher priority it is.
/quit
- Immediately closes the game. The full command name must be used. This command is functionally identical to /exit.
/racechange
- Change your character's race if you've purchased a Transmogrification Scroll from the marketplace.
/raidaccept
/raiddecline
/raiddisband
/raidinvite <name>
/raidwindow
/random <#> [<#>]
/realestate [items | manage | trophies | plot]
/removeraidlooter <name>
/renameguild <name>
/reply <text>
- Reply to the latest received /tell. Can also bind replies to a key, "R" by default, and then cycle through names with "Tab".
/report <playername>
- Snitch on
<playername>. The first 20 lines of visible text in each chat window will be attached to the report. Scroll to display the text you wish to report.
/rewards
/rewind
- Will move your character to a previous nearby position, helpful if you've become stuck. Must stand still for a period before using again.
/rmarknpc <1-3>
/roleplay [on|off]
/rps
/rsay <text>
/rtarget
- Target the player who sent you the most recent /tell, provided they're in range.
/run
/safelock <password>
- Toggle. Locks the interface with
<password>. To unlock the interface, repeat the command with the same password. The full command must be typed to function. Not case-sensitive.
/say <text>
/servertransfer
- Toggles the Server Transfer List window. Some transfers are free, others will require a token from the marketplace.
/setloottype <1-3>
- Sets who can loot npc corpses during a raid: 1=Raid Leader, 2=Raid Leader and Group Leaders, 3=Raid Leader and Selected Raid Looters (used in conjunction with /addraidlooter)
/setstartcity [<ID>]
- Set your starting city. Can be used once by some characters with multiple starting cities or those whose starting city was reset accidentally.
/shadows [on|off [<distance>] ]
/shield <playername>
- Allows Warriors to intercept part of the damage intended for another. If no
<name>supplied, will use target.
/shieldgroup
- Allows a Warrior to shield his group from damage, provided they have the group shielding spell affect.
/shout <text>
/showgrass [on | off]
/shownames [ off | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 ]
/shownpcnames [ on | off ]
- Turn NPC names 'on' or 'off'. When using MacroQuest, you need to turn off captions for this to work.
/showspelleffects [on|off]
/sit [on|off]
/split <#> [<#> <#> <#>]
- Split the defined amount of your Plat#, Gold#, Silver#, Copper# (in that order) with the group. Use
0for coins you don't wish to split.
/stance [ Aggressive | Balanced | Burn | Burn AE | Efficient | Passive | Reactive ]
/stand
- Makes your character stand up from a crouch or sit position. Unlike /sit, it's not a toggle.
/stopcast
/stopdisc
/stopsocial
- Using the command /stopsocial will immediately stop any 'social' animations or can be used to cancel a hot-key sequence, that may for instance have a long pause in it.
Typing /stopsocial will stop processing the hotkey command sequence.
/stopsong
- Stop singing the current song or certain Alternate Advancement abilities that behave like songs. Mostly a concern for Bards.
/stoptracking
/surname [<name>]
- Adds a last name,
<name>, to your character. If no<name>is provided, your last name will be cleared.
/swapdisc <name|id>
/swarm [ attack | qattack | leave ]
- Allows control over your swarm. Identical to /pet swarm arguments.
/system <cmd> [arguments]
- Run commands on your computer, as if from the Windows command prompt. To use,
EnableSystemCommand=1must be set in the[default]section of eqclient.ini
/target [<name> | group <1-6>]
/targetgroupbuff
/tgb
/targetoftarget
/taskaddplayer <name>
- Send an invitation to the named player to join the shared task. The player may then accept or decline the invitation.
/taskhelp
/taskmakeleader <player name>
/taskoverlay
/taskplayerlist
/taskquit
/taskremoveplayer <name>
/tasktimers
/tell <playername> <message>
/testbuffme
/testcopy
/tgb
- Toggles the automatic targeting of group members for buff applications. Alternate command: /targetgroupbuff
/time
/toggleinspect [on|off]
/trackfilter [ red | yellow | white | blue | green ]
- Toggle the NPCs to display in your tracking window, categorized by /consider colors.
/trackmercs [on|off]
/trackpets [on|off]
/trackplayers [on | off | group]
/tracksort [ normal | distance | consider | alpha | rdistance | rconsider | ralpha ]
/trader
/tribute {personal | guild} {on | off | favor}
/trophy {personal | guild} {on | off}
/ttell <message>
/ttth
/ui [ scale <#> | reloadhtml ]
- If no option provided, displays your current UI scale (1.00 default.) Can also adjust your UI scale or reload the HTML to apply changes made to UI configuration files, including the CSS.
/url [<url> | <file>]
/useadvlooting [on|off]
/useitem <slot> [subindex]
/useitem "<item name>"
- Activates the use effect on items. You can specify an inventory slot number or the "exact name" of the item. When using the item name, it activates the item regardless of its inventory slot, including items in your key ring.
/usercolor <channel#> <R G B>
/usetarget
- Simulates a 'right-click' on a targeted NPC, or left click on targeted player. Useful when merchants are covered in other players, making them hard to click.
/usurp
/vgroup <1-12>
/viewport <x> <y> <w> <h> [<scale>] | [reset]
/vplay <1-12>
/vraid <1-12>
/vtell <player> <1-12>
/waypoint <y>, <x>, [<z>]
- Draw a find path to the location specified by
<y>,<x>, and optionally<z>coordinates. Must use commas. The location is also marked on your map.
/who [<name | class | race>] [all] [afk] [lfg] [corpse] [count] [guild] [raid] [<"guild name">] [<level> [<level>]]
- Search for characters in the current zone or across all zones. The command can also be invoked on a player by clicking their name in a chat window.
/whotarget
- Displays a /who lookup for the targeted player.
/www <website>
- Opens the default browser to the given web page. Unlike /url, this can only open web pages.
/xtarget show | set <slot> <role/name> | target <slot> | auto [on|off] | add | remove | save <name> | load <name>
- Add spawns to the Extended Target window by name, role, automatically, or from saved target sets. Common abbreviation: /xtar
/yell
- Unlock all Encounter Locked NPCs that you're able to. One second timer. Also displays, 'You yell for help.' People around you see "XXX yells for help from
<direction>".
/yes