Woodcutting

Woodcutting is a side job you can do in several villages and cities. Hod in Riverwood will give you 10 gold coins for 2 pieces of wood. Various other mills throughout Skyrim will have an NPC that buys wood, such as Hert at the Half-Moon Mill. This makes it a quick and easy way to make gold for adventurers in the low levels who do not like to take risks.

Most of the time you will find that this improves the town's economy by making things cheaper to buy and sell. So if you have items for sale and want a lot of gold for the

m you can sabotage this easy source of income as it will make your items much more profitable; however, this will also make buying items expensive so it is highly recommended to sabotage a mill only after you have bought what you need.

You can also speak with Aeri at Agna's Mill west of Windhelm's entrance and inquire about a job; she will work the mill next to the Woodchopping Block, so you have no need to worry about becoming over-encumbered.

Woodcutting requires a Woodcutter's Axe as well as a Woodchopping Block.

Companions can use the Woodchopping Block to help gather wood as well.