Stellaris IDs List

This is a practical ID guide, not a claim that every possible ID is listed forever. Stellaris changes over time, and mods add their own files.

IDs Versus Commands

A command is the action. An ID is the target or argument. For example, research_technology is a command pattern, while a technology ID is the thing you pass into it. debugtooltip helps with dynamic save IDs, but static content IDs often come from wiki references, tab completion, or the game files.

How to Use debugtooltip

• Open a non-Ironman save.
• Open the console and type debugtooltip.
• Hover the planet, fleet, ship, pop, species, empire, or leader you need.
• Write down the ID from your save.
• Run debugtooltip again when finished.

ID Types Table

ID type	Static or dynamic?	How to find it	Common use
Technology ID	Mostly static	Wiki, game files, console tab completion.	Research testing and build experiments.
Event ID	Static within content files	Wiki, event files, mod files.	Triggering or debugging events.
Relic ID	Mostly static	ID lists and game files.	Relic testing and save experiments.
Deposit ID	Mostly static	Wiki or game files.	Planet and resource testing.
Civic ID	Mostly static	Wiki, game files, command completion.	Testing civics or empire setup.
Species, leader, planet, ship ID	Dynamic	debugtooltip in the current save.	Commands targeting live objects.

Static ID Examples

Category	Example pattern	Example ID	Note
Ascension perk	activate_ascension_perk [id]	ap_technological_ascendancy	Use tab completion where available.
Civic	effect force_add_civic = [id]	civic_agrarian_idyll	Incompatible civics can remain inactive.
Relic	Relic testing commands or effects	r_khans_throne	Exact command flow depends on context.
Event	event [event id]	Use event files or wiki lists.	Events may require valid targets.
Dynamic ship	Ship-targeting command	Found with debugtooltip	Different in every save.

Safe Testing Workflow

• Copy the save before testing.
• Use debugtooltip for dynamic IDs.
• Use help [command] and tab completion before typing long IDs.
• Test one command at a time and save notes.
• Check related command help in the Stellaris console commands guide and console troubleshooting guide.

Related planning pages: debugtooltip guide, civics, ascension perks, and the Stellaris hub.

FAQ

What is the difference between Stellaris IDs and commands?

Commands perform actions; IDs identify the target, technology, event, civic, relic, planet, species, ship, or other object.

How do I find a planet or ship ID?

Use debugtooltip in the current save and hover the object. Dynamic IDs are save-specific.

Is any online ID list complete?

No list is guaranteed complete for every patch, DLC, and mod. Use it as a starting point, then verify with the game files or console.

Can mods change IDs?

Yes. Mods can add, remove, or overwrite IDs. Check the mod files or in-game command completion when playing modded Stellaris.