Speechcraft & Persuasion

Master Speechcraft in Skyblivion! Learn how to persuade characters, level up fast, and unlock new dialogue options with our expert guide. Become a true diplomat!

Hey there! So, you're diving into Skyblivion and want to get a handle on Speechcraft? Smart move! This skill is all about charming your way through Cyrodiil, making folks like you, and sometimes getting them to spill the beans on stuff they wouldn't normally tell just anyone. It's governed by your Personality, so keep that in mind! Let's break down how it works: ### Skill Levels * Novice (0-24): You can offer bribes to make people like you more. * Apprentice (25-49): You get a free spin on the persuasion wheel each time you try to convince someone. Handy! * Journeyman (50-74): When you mess up in the persuasion minigame, their opinion of you drops slower. Less pressure! * Expert (75-99): Even if you get the worst result ('Hate it'), they only dislike you by -100 instead of -150. Big relief! * Master (100): Bribes cost half as much. Your wallet will thank you. ### Speechcraft Trainers If you need a hand leveling up, you can find trainers. Just check out the Trainers (Oblivion)#Speechcraft_Trainers) page for specifics. ### Books to Boost Your Skill Want a permanent boost? Keep an eye out for these books: * _Biography of the Wolf Queen_ * _The Wolf Queen, v 5_ * _2920, vol 05 - Second Seed_ * _The Wolf Queen, v 7_ ### Quick Tips for Speechcraft Success * The Weapon Draw Trick: You can lower someone's disposition by 10 just by having your weapon drawn when you talk to them. So, max out their disposition, end the chat, sheathe your weapon, and start a new conversation. Boom, +10 disposition easy! * Leveling Fast: Here's a pro-tip: you level up Speechcraft by just *choosing* options in the persuasion wheel, not by succeeding. So, if you want to grind levels quickly, find one person, and just rapidly pick any option. Their disposition won't change much, but you'll rack up the skill points! * Argonian Eyes: Argonians don't really smile like other races. If you're trying to persuade one, watch their eyes! They narrow when they dislike an approach and widen when they like it. It's a subtle cue, but it helps. ### Leveling Up Messages When you hit certain Speechcraft milestones, you'll get a little message: * Apprentice: "Persuasion, wheedling, cajoling, and coercing are all tools of speechcraft. They are tools you seek to excel in. You are now an Apprentice of Speechcraft. When persuading a character, you now get one chance to rotate the response wedges without having to select an action." * Journeyman: "Persuasion, wheedling, cajoling, and coercing are all tools of speechcraft. . You are now a Journeyman of Speechcraft. When trying to persuade a character, his or her disposition now decreases much slower." * Expert: "Persuasion, wheedling, cajoling, and coercing are all tools of speechcraft. . You are now an Expert of Speechcraft. When trying to persuade a character, you suffer less disposition penalty from the most disliked action." * Master: "Persuasion, wheedling, cajoling, and coercing are all tools of speechcraft. . You are now a Master of Speechcraft. When trying to persuade a character, bribery costs half of what it would normally." ### Character Dialogue Once your Speechcraft hits 70 or higher, characters might just say: "_You've got quite the silver tongue._" Pretty cool, right? ### Things That Might Not Help Much * Illusion spells can boost your Personality and Speechcraft, or make characters like you more. They can be useful, but Speechcraft itself is more about the minigame. That's the lowdown on Speechcraft! Get out there and charm everyone in Cyrodiil!