Oblivion Remastered: A Guide to Mastering the Persuasion System

04/23/2025 Gaming Guides

The persuasion system in Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion is a memorable feature. The Oblivion Remastered version retains the core mechanics of this system, offering players a familiar yet enhanced experience.

How Persuasion Works

The persuasion minigame involves raising an NPC’s disposition using a pie chart. Each slice represents an action – Admire, Joke, Coerce, or Boast – with corresponding reactions like Hate, Dislike, Like, or Love. NPC reactions are telegraphed through facial expressions, allowing players to gauge their preferences.

Selecting a pie slice adjusts the disposition score, and the slices rotate with each choice, requiring careful planning. The goal is to end the minigame with a higher disposition by matching actions to NPC preferences.

Strategy and Nuances

During the minigame, disposition naturally decreases, so quick and strategic selections are crucial. Prioritize actions that result in the lowest disposition reduction and highest gains. Adapting to each NPC's unique preferences is key to success.

Bribery as an Alternative

If the minigame is not to your liking, bribery offers a bypass. Paying a fee can instantly increase disposition by a set amount, providing a quick way to improve relations, especially when near the disposition limit.

Enhancing Persuasion Skills

Increasing your Speechcraft skill significantly aids persuasion attempts. Higher skill levels unlock various benefits:

• Apprentice (Level 25): Disposition decreases more slowly.
• Journeyman (Level 50): Grants a free pie rotation.
• Expert (Level 75): Reduces bribery costs.
• Master (Level 100): Eliminates disposition decrease and softens the impact of disliked actions.

Leveling Speechcraft provides advantages. For those seeking quicker progression, console commands can facilitate Speechcraft level farming.