How To Make Fast Money In Skyrim

Okay, let's be real. We've all been there. You're in Skyrim. You need that sweet, sweet gold. But you’re tired of dungeons. You're bored of dragons. What’s a Dragonborn to do?

Forget the Main Quest (For Now!)

Dragons are annoying, honestly. Save the world later. Right now, you need septims. Let’s focus on lining your pockets.

The fate of Tamriel can wait. That fancy sword you want? It can't.

Embrace Your Inner Kleptomaniac

Seriously. Everything that isn’t nailed down? Consider it a donation…to your wallet.

That sweetroll on the counter? Yours. That goblet in the corner? Also yours. The guard staring at you? Maybe not him. Unless…

Just kidding! (Mostly.) Remember to save often. You know, just in case.

Become a Master Alchemist (The Easy Way)

Alchemy sounds complicated, I know. It's actually super easy. Just mix stuff together!

Grab every flower, mushroom, and toe you see. Seriously, toes are valuable. You'll thank me later.

Find a combination that makes a potion. Congrats! You're an alchemist. Sell that stuff!

My unpopular opinion: blue mountain flower, lavender, and hanging moss is the MVP trio. Thank me later.

The Art of "Acquiring" Fine Goods

Ever notice how some NPCs have really nice things? Things you could definitely use?

A little sneak skill goes a long way. Just saying.

The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal is your best friend. Seriously. Get it.

Pro Tip: Save before you try anything risky. Especially around guards with sharp swords and bad attitudes.

Become a Blacksmithing Baron (The Iron Dagger Empire)

Okay, crafting! We all know it. We all somewhat love it.

Find some iron ore. Any iron ore. Smelt it. Make iron daggers. Hundreds of them.

Level your smithing skill. Sell those daggers. Profit!

It’s not glamorous, but it works. Plus, you'll be a dagger-making machine!

The Companions Guild: Your Gateway to Legit Loot

Join the Companions. Hit things with big weapons. Take all the loot.

Okay, maybe don't take all the loot. Share with your buddies. (Or don't. Who's judging?)

Plus, you get to turn into a werewolf. Pretty cool, right?

Befriend (and Exploit) Merchants

Merchants are your friends. Your very, very wealthy friends.

Invest in their shops. This makes them have more money. More money for you to take!

Haggle like your life depends on it. Because, in a way, it does. You need that gold!

Don't forget to use speech potions to give you an extra edge!

Embrace the Dark Brotherhood (If You Dare)

Dark Brotherhood: contract killings for cash. What's not to love?

Okay, maybe the moral implications. But hey, you need money!

Plus, you get access to some pretty sweet gear.

My unpopular opinion: the quests are more fun than saving Skyrim. Just saying!

The End (of Your Financial Woes)

So, there you have it. My not-so-secret guide to getting rich in Skyrim. Now go forth and acquire some septims!

Remember to save. And have fun. And maybe, just maybe, save the world eventually.