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Master the art of the deal in Cyrodiil. Our Oblivion Haggle Calculator helps you find the perfect price for every transaction, ensuring you never leave a single septim on the merchant’s counter.

Oblivion Haggle Calculator

Optimal Haggle Result

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Oblivion Haggle Calculator Formula:

Max % = 100 + (PlayerSkill * 0.4) + (Disposition * 0.2) – (MerchantSkill * 0.4) – 30

Source: UESP Commerce Mechanics

Variables Explained:

  • Player Mercantile Skill: Your character’s current skill level. Higher skill increases your leverage.
  • Merchant Mercantile Skill: The hidden or visible skill level of the NPC. Master merchants are harder to haggle.
  • Merchant Disposition: How much the merchant likes you. This is increased via the speechcraft minigame or bribes.
  • Item Base Value: The inherent value of the item before any market adjustments.

What is an Oblivion Haggle Calculator?

In *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion*, haggling is a dynamic mini-game where the player moves a slider to adjust the buying or selling price of goods. If the merchant’s disposition and your mercantile skill are high enough, you can buy items for less than their base value or sell them for significantly more.

This calculator uses the game’s internal weighting system to predict the “Acceptance Threshold.” This threshold is the maximum percentage a merchant will agree to without rejecting your offer. Rejection lowers their disposition, making further deals harder, so finding the optimal point is crucial for serious traders.

How to Calculate Haggle Percentages (Example):

  1. Identify your Mercantile skill (e.g., 50).
  2. Identify the Merchant’s skill (e.g., 30).
  3. Check the merchant’s Disposition toward you (e.g., 80).
  4. Apply the formula: 100 + (50 * 0.4) + (80 * 0.2) – (30 * 0.4) – 30.
  5. Result: 100 + 20 + 16 – 12 – 30 = 94%. This is the highest slider setting they will likely accept.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Does the merchant’s Mercantile skill matter?

Yes. A “Master” merchant has a high skill that directly subtracts from your ability to get a good price, effectively canceling out your own skill points.

What happens if I fail a haggle?

The merchant’s disposition toward you will drop by 1 point for every failed attempt. This makes subsequent attempts even harder.

Can I sell items for more than 100% value?

Yes. With high Mercantile skill and high disposition, it is possible to sell items for roughly 110-120% of their base value.

How do I see the Merchant’s skill?

You can see it in the trade menu’s hover tooltip or by checking the “Merchant” tab in your journal for known NPCs.

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