Making a good impression in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered takes more than a friendly smile and good manners. So, in this guide, we'll tell you how to increase your disposition in Oblivion Remastered.
Disposition is a big deal when unlocking quests, bargaining with merchants, or trying to stay in a guild’s good graces.
The remaster doesn’t stray far from the original’s odd persuasion system, including the awkward wheel, so mastering it will give you an edge.
If you want to avoid awkward moments and enjoy smoother chats around Cyrodiil, here's the smartest way to boost your Disposition.
How To Increase Disposition In Oblivion Remastered
The mechanic governs how NPCs perceive and trust you, impacting dialogue, quest progression, and merchant prices.
It all comes down to the Persuasion minigame, which you engage with by clicking the icon featuring the face and arrows during conversations.
You’ll find a rotating wheel divided into four sections: Admire, Joke, Coerce, and Boast. Each NPC has its own reaction to these categories. Some are flattered by compliments, others find humor appealing, and some dislike being forced.
These preferences are expressed subtly via facial expressions or, after you make your first attempt, through color-coded cues like green (love), yellow (like), bronze (dislike), and red (hate).
The real tactic is figuring out which wedge size works best with each reaction on the wheel. Bigger wedges mean a stronger outcome, whether positive or negative.
When their sections are larger, go for love and like, and save dislike and hate for the smaller ones. Every selection causes the wheel to rotate clockwise, adjusting the layout for the next choice.
Don’t just sit there thinking endlessly. If you wait too long, the NPC’s Disposition will start to fall, so timing is key. If the minigame proves overwhelming, you can always try bribing.
This provides a faster way to increase Disposition, perfect for when you're stuck in a quest or want to move things along faster. Be aware that it becomes more expensive, especially as their opinion increases, requiring more gold to boost it.
Investing in your Personality stat is a wise choice to get a lasting and budget-friendly increase. Every 4 points you raise in Personality grants 1 point to Disposition across all interactions.
This compounds over time and gives you a stronger start in conversations. Speechcraft is the key to how well you handle Persuasion. It’s not a passive process.
Any attempt in the minigame, successful or not, earns you experience as long as it affects the NPC’s opinion. As you progress, you unlock perks that streamline the experience.
Once you hit level 25, Disposition decreases at a slower rate during the minigame. At level 50, you're given a free spin to help align your options.
Hitting 75 reduces bribe costs, and reaching 100 means Disposition no longer drains, with bad decisions having less effect. If you want to level up your Speechcraft, there are a few tricks.
One trick is to unsheath your weapon before engaging in a conversation. This reduces the NPC’s disposition a bit, but you can boost it with Persuasion.
Just make sure you don’t come across as a threat to someone important. Moving between elevating and reducing their opinion is a simple way to build the skill without changing towns.
The Disposition system might look complicated at first. Still, once you get the hang of the expressions, the wheel, and the reactions, it’s actually one of the most fun and personal parts of Oblivion Remastered.
Whether you’re bribing or flattering your way through, knowing how to navigate the system makes each interaction in Cyrodiil more rewarding.