Trade and Barter
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 121 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Trade in Skyrim is oversimplified and uninteresting. A particular type of merchant always has the same amount of gold and offers you the exact same prices as the same type of merchant in another part of the country. Merchants in small towns differ very little from those in the larger cities, and the only factors that affect price are your speech skill and any barter enchantments you might have. This mod aims to change that. How much it changes is up to you.
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EATURES
- []Completely customizable - choose only the features you want to use. Each and every variable can be adjusted or disabled completely.
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]Merchant prices can vary depending on a variety of different factors, such as faction rank, relationship, and race.[]Location will effect prices. Goods will be cheaper in smaller towns and more expensive in larger cities.
[]Merchants in major cities will have more gold than their small-town counterparts.
[]Investing in merchants will increase the goods available in their inventories.
[]Option to alter the number of days that it takes for merchant inventories to respawn.
- Option to adjust the barter rates to control overall prices, as well as the degree to which your Speech skill affects prices.
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EQUIREMENTSRequires SKSE and SkyUI - These are required in order to use the Mod Configuration Menu to enable the mod and adjust features and options. If you are not using SkyUI, then install the optional "LITE" version instead of the main file.
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NSTALLATIONDownload and install the main file using your mod manager of choice. Once installed, you will need to activate the mod in the Mod Configuration Menu. The mod won't start and won't have any impact on your game until you activate it in the MCM.
UPDATING - simply install the new version of the mod and overwrite the existing files. There's no need to deactivate the previous version prior to updating. If switching to the Lite Version, however, you will need to first uninstall the previous version, then install and activate the new file.
UNINSTALLING - While it is best practice to never uninstall mods mid-game, if you feel that you need to uninstall this mod, go to the Mod Configuration Menu and click "Stop Mod." Once the mod is deactivated, you can delete the mod from your data folder.
LITE VERSION - This version does not require SKSE or SkyUI. It does not include the changes to the barter settings, merchant respawn times, or the VendorGold lists.
Trade and Barter by kryptopyr is a highly endorsed Skyrim gameplay mod that introduces numerous customizable variables for adjusting trade and barter rates, including merchant gold, trading perks, and inventory respawn rates. It's designed for players who want finer control over the game's economy.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 32,934 endorsements and over 853k downloads.
- Gives you granular control over the economy—tweak merchant gold, perk effectiveness, and restock timers to your liking.
- Fully customizable variables mean you can tailor the mod to your preferred difficulty or realism.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or other mods.
- No detailed documentation or install instructions provided by the author.
- Requires manual configuration to get the exact balance you want, which might be overwhelming for some.
For Skyrim players who want to fine-tune the game's economy to their liking, whether that's making trading more lucrative or more challenging. Perfect for roleplayers and completionists who want a more immersive or balanced barter system. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla economy or prefer a mod that does the balancing for you.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2013, check if you're using the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition—you may need a compatibility patch or a different version.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage the mod, making it easier to revert changes if needed.
- Start with the default settings and tweak one variable at a time to see how it affects your game before making big changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- kryptopyr
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 853,792
- Endorsements
- 32,934
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/11/2013
- Updated
- 4/19/2013
🔗 Required By 4 Mods
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