Elder Scrolls Online Gold Guide: How to Make Gold in ESO
The Elder Scrolls Online has no global auction house — trading happens through guild traders, which makes the economy different from most MMOs. Once you understand it, there are plenty of ways to grow your gold.
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Join trading guilds
Guild traders are the main way to sell items. Join a few trading guilds with traders in busy locations so your listings reach more buyers. Price check across traders before listing.
Crafting writs
Daily crafting writs reward materials, gold and sometimes valuable master writs. Doing them on several characters with crafting skills is a steady income. Master writs reward vouchers used for rare furnishings and items.
What sells well
Popular items include:
- Style motifs and furnishing plans.
- Rare crafting materials and improvement materials.
- Gear sets with good traits from dungeons and trials.
- Treasure maps and survey reports for gatherers.
Dungeons and trials
Veteran dungeons and trials drop gear sets and materials that sell well. Running them with a regular group earns gold and helps your own character.
Spend gold wisely
Don't upgrade gear you'll quickly replace. Save gold for items your build really needs, and use the crafting bag with ESO Plus if you have it to save space.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sell items in ESO without an auction house?
Join trading guilds with guild traders in busy locations and list your items there.
Are crafting writs worth doing?
Yes. They give materials, gold and sometimes valuable master writs every day.
What sells best in ESO?
Style motifs, furnishing plans, rare materials and good gear sets.