Skyrim: The Top 10 Best Merchants [3000+ Hours Experience]

From bartering to browsing, the best Skyrim merchants offer goods you can't resist buying.

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November 11, 2023

As you explore the land of Skyrim, you’ll come across a variety of merchants who offer a range of goods and services. Whether you’re looking for powerful two-handed weapons, rare ingredients, or the latest magical spells, you’ll find what you need from the best merchants in the game.

Author’s Note: You can trust and rely on my expertise since I’ve gone through Skyrim for well over 50 hours.

Skyrim Merchants Table

Merchant Name	Location	Amount Of Gold	Interesting Item	Buys
Gunmar In Fort Dawnguard	Fort Dawnguard in the Dawnguard DLC	1000 (+1000 Master Trader)	Blacksmith items	Blacksmith (Animal Hides, Armor, Arrows, Ore/Ingots, Tools, Weapons)
Ri’saad	Outside Whiterun or Markarth	750 (+500 Investor; +1000 Master Trader)	Unique items	Various goods and Stolen items
Ma’dran	Riften Marketplace	750 (+500 Investor; +1000 Master Trader)	General Goods, Ingredients, and Soul Gems	Various goods and Stolen items
Niranye In Windelm	Windhelm Marketplace	750 (+1000 Master Trader; extra as Fence)	Enchanted Weapons and Armor, Rare Gems, and Other Valuable Items	Stolen goods removing the stolen tag
Oengul War-Anvil In Windhein	Blacksmith Quarters	1000 (+500 Investor; +1000 Master Trader)	Weapons, Armor, and Blacksmithing Supplies	Animal Hides, Armor, Arrows, Ore/Ingots, Tools, and Weapons
Hestla In Volkihar keep	Volkihar Keep	1000.0	Weapons and Armor Set	-
Elrindir In Whiterun	The Drunken Huntsman	750 (+500 Investor; +1000 Master Trader)	Enchanted and Unique Weapons and Armor sets, Custom Arrows and Bolts	Armor, Arrows, Food, Tools, and Weapons
Neloth In Tel Mithryn	Tel Mithryn	750 (+ 1000 Master Trader)	Blank Staves, Enchanted Staves, Soul Gems	Spells, Books, Clothing, Daedric Artifacts, Jewelry, Scrolls, Soul Gems, Spell Tomes, Staves
Tonillia In Riften	The Ragged Flagon in Riften	1000-4000 ( +1000 Master Trader )	Enchanted and Best-Quality Goods	Stolen Goods, Removing the Stolen Tag
Belethor In Whiterun	Belethor General Goods	750-4000 (+1000 Master Trader)	Alchemy Ingredients, Books, Food, and Miscellaneous Goods	Weapons, Armor, Clothing, Jewelry, and General Goods

10. Gunmar In Fort Dawnguard

Gunmar is a Nord merchant who can be found in Fort Dawnguard in the Dawnguard DLC. He serves as a blacksmith and can also offer players a variety of goods, including crossbows, bolts, and other useful items. What sets Gunmar apart from other merchants is his ability to sell powerful Dawnguard weapons and armor, making him a popular choice among players.

Information	Details
Location	Fort Dawnguard in the Dawnguard DLC
Amount of Gold	1000 (+1000 Master Trader)
Sells	Blacksmith items
Buys	Blacksmith (Animal Hides, Armor, Arrows, Ore/Ingots, Tools, Weapons)

9. Ri’saad

The khajiit merchant Ri’saad [image by eXputer]

Ri’saad is a Khajiit trader in Skyrim who can be found with his caravan in various locations across Skyrim. He is considered one of the best merchants in the game due to his high gold limit of 750. Ri’saad is also known for selling unique items such as the Banish enchantment and the Khajiit caravan goods.

Information	Details
Location	Outside Whiterun or Markarth
Amount of Gold	750 (+500 Investor; +1000 Master Trader)
Sells	Unique items such as the Banish enchantment, Khajiit caravan goods, and general goods
Buys	Various goods, including stolen items

8. Ma’dran

Khajit trader Ma’dran [image by eXputer]

Ma’dran is also a Khajiit merchant who is known for his exotic goods and a vast selection of items. He travels alongside Ri’saad, and his merchandise varies from gems, precious stones, and rare ingredients to enchanted items, weapons, and armor.

Information	Details
Location	Riften Marketplace
Amount of Gold	750 (+500 Investor; +1000 Master Trader)
Sells	General Goods, Ingredients, and Soul Gems
Buys	Various goods, including stolen items

7. Niranye In Windelm

niranye skyrim — The high elf Niranye [image by eXputer]

Niranye is a High Elf merchant in the city of Windhelm, and she is considered one of the best merchants in the game due to her vast inventory of valuable items and high gold limit. She can be found in her shop, the Windhelm Marketplace, which is located near the main gate of the city.

Information	Details
Location	Windhelm Marketplace
Amount of Gold	750 (+1000 Master Trader; extra as Fence)
Sells	Enchanted weapons and armor, rare gems, and other valuable items
Buys	Stolen goods removing the stolen tag

6. Oengul War-Anvil In Windhein

Oengul War-Anvil is a Nord blacksmith in Windhelm who owns and operates War-Anvil’s Armory. He is one of the most well-known merchants in Skyrim, famous for his exquisite weapons and armor.

Information	Details
Location	Blacksmith Quarters
Amount of Gold	1000 (+500 Investor; +1000 Master Trader)
Sells	Weapons, armor, and blacksmithing supplies
Buys	Animal Hides, Armor, Arrows, Ore/Ingots, Tools, Weapons

5. Hestla In Volkihar keep

The Nord vampire Hesla [Image credits: eXputer]

Hestla is a Nord merchant in Volkihar Keep, a castle in the northwest corner of Skyrim. She is a unique merchant as she only appears once the player has completed the Dawnguard questline and joined the Volkihar Vampire Clan. Hestla can be considered one of the best merchants due to her specialization in selling rare and valuable vampire items.

Information	Details
Location	Volkihar Keep
Amount of Gold	1000
Sells	Weapons and Armor set

4. Elrindir In Whiterun

elrindir skyrim — The fletcher Elrindir [image by us]

Elrindir is a Wood Elf merchant who runs the Drunken Huntsman in Whiterun. He is considered one of the best merchants due to his high gold limit and unique selection of goods. Elrindir specializes in selling rare and exotic weapons, making him a valuable asset for players looking to upgrade their arsenal.

Information	Details
Location	The Drunken Huntsman
Amount of Gold	750 (+500 Investor; +1000 Master Trader)
Sells	Enchanted and unique weapons and armor sets, custom arrows and bolts
Buys	Armor, Arrows, Food, Tools, Weapons

3. Neloth In Tel Mithryn

neloth skyrim — The wizard Neloth [image by us]

Neloth is a Dark elf master wizard and merchant in the town of Tel Mithryn in the Dragonborn DLC. He is known for his vast knowledge of magic and sells various enchanted items, spells, and alchemy ingredients.

Information	Details
Location	Tel Mithryn
Amount of Gold	750 (+ 1000 Master Trader)
Sells	Blank Staves, Enchanted Staves, Soul Gems
Buys	Spells, Books, Clothing, Daedric Artifacts, Jewelry, Scrolls, Soul Gems, Spell Tomes, Staves

2. Tonillia In Riften

Tonilia is a Redguard merchant in The Ragged Flagon in Riften. She is a fence and can be considered one of the best merchants due to her high gold limit of 4000, which is one of the highest among all the merchants in the game.

Information	Details
Location	The Ragged Flagon in Riften
Amount of Gold	1000-4000 ( +1000 Master Trader )
Sells	Enchanted and best-quality goods
Buys	Stolen good, removing the stolen tag

1. Belethor In Whiterun

belethor skyrim — the best merchant Belethor [image captured by exputer]

Belethor is an Imperial merchant from the Breton race who owns the general store in Whiterun, making him one of the best merchants due to his convenient location and high gold limit.

He has a starting gold limit of 750 which can be increased to a maximum of 4000 gold if the player reaches the Master level of the Speech skill.
Belethor’s general store sells a variety of useful items, including alchemy ingredients, books, food, and miscellaneous goods.

Information	Details
Location	Belethor General Goods
Amount of Gold	750-4000 (+1000 Master Trader)
Sells	Alchemy ingredients, books, food, miscellaneous goods
Buys	Weapons, armor, clothing, jewelry, and general goods

Final Words

In conclusion, Skyrim is home to a plethora of merchants that offer a wide variety of goods and services. From weapons and armor to potions and ingredients, these merchants can provide players with everything they need to survive and thrive in the harsh world of Tamriel.

Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer to Skyrim, these merchants can make your quest much easier and more enjoyable. They are from different races and offer different services, but they can make your Skyrim journey much smoother.

So with their help, you can acquire the best equipment and supplies to take on any challenge that comes your way. So, whether you’re in need of weapons and armor, magical artifacts, or just some simple food and drink, be sure to visit the best merchants.