What do you do with unwanted items in Skyrim?
Skyrim is a vast and expansive game with countless quests, characters, and items to explore. As you play through the game, you will inevitably accumulate a stash of unwanted items that you no longer need or have no use for. This is especially true if you are playing the game on multiple difficulty levels, using multiple characters, or exploring the various cities and towns in the game.
So, what do you do with unwanted items in Skyrim?
Delete Them with Console Commands
One of the quickest ways to get rid of unwanted items is by using the console commands. [player].removeitem [item id] [amount] will remove a specific item from your inventory. You can use help [item name] to get the item ID of the item you want to delete. For example, player.removeitem 0006E86D 10 will remove 10 Dwemer scrap metal pieces from your inventory.
Sell Unwanted Items
Another way to get rid of unwanted items is by selling them. Each of the merchants in the game, from the local general store owner to the more specialized craftsmen, will buy unwanted items from you. Just be aware that some merchants will offer lower prices than others for certain items.
**Storage Locations for Items
If you’re not sure where to sell your unwanted items or prefer not to sell them, there are various Storage Locations throughout the game where you can store them safely.
Here is a list of some of the storage locations and what they have to offer:
| Storage Location | Items You Can Store |
|---|---|
| Whiterun Home | various containers, shelves, and a built-in storage space for magical equipment |
| Helgen Storage Room | crates, barrels, and other storage containers |
| Mephala’s House | magical scrolls and spells |
| Ragged Flagon | barrels, crates, and other storage containers |
| Volskygge Hideaway | various containers, shelves, and storage spaces for magical equipment |
Keep in mind that each location has its own unique storage capacities, and some items may not be accepted for storage due to restrictions on types of items that can be stored in that location.
Modded Options for Custom Storage
If you’re not happy with the standard storage locations available in the game, you can try out modded options. The Immersive Citizens – All Races, Mod and Real Bistro – New Inn Mod both have custom storage solutions for the respective game locations. There are many more mod options available, and you can easily find them on modding forums like the Nexus Mod Site or Steam Community.
**Inconspicuous Items to Declutter
Before deciding on where to store your unwanted items, consider decluttering items that are less valuable, obscure, or unused. Items like old books, ancient manuscripts, and ancient scrolls, which you have no further need for, can be deleted using console commands. Additionally, **magic items with negative effects can also be deleted if they don’t serve any purpose for you in your gameplay experience.
Other Game Mechanics
If you don’t intend to sell, store, or keep unwanted items, there’s also another option: Using a ‘Virtual’ Storage Container within Skyrim. By setting a virtual boundary around a certain container and storing unwanted items inside it, it will not occupy physical storage space in your game, yet the container will still appear empty when viewing storage locations. To create virtual containers, you’ll need to acquire magical items, "ObjectEffect" spells, or a variety of other tools, then position them in your game and load the game without closing.
Some of these storage solutions offer space for both valuable items like treasures and less valuable items, thus letting you keep some valuable stuff separate from others while not burdened by too much in-game inventory. In cases, in which storage spaces seem too limited or if specific games have strict restrictions regarding types of items you can store**within a storage container.
That’s all about unwanted items in Skyrim. I hope the options provided help you find the right answer and make your Skyrim gaming experience easier to manage and enjoyable.
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