How to Get Gold Nuggets in Oblivion Remastered
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Gold nuggets are one of the easiest precious items to overlook in Oblivion Remastered. They're small, shiny, and worth 25 gold each, but most players either walk past them or don’t even realize they count as precious loot. Here's where to find them and why they're worth grabbing if you're doing dungeon runs or castle raids.
Where to Find Gold Nuggets
Gold nuggets show up in several reliable spots, even though they're technically part of the game’s “precious gem” category.
Mines and Bandit Camps
These are your best bet. Gold nuggets can spawn as loose items inside caves, especially around ore veins or in mine carts. You’ll also find them stashed in crates or sacks inside bandit hideouts.
Cabinets and Castles
Some upper-class areas, especially inside castles, have cabinets or display cases that include gold or silver nuggets. Chorrol and Cheydinhal are known to have a few tucked away if you’re nosy enough.
General Goods Merchants
Merchants who sell miscellaneous loot will often have 1–2 gold nuggets for sale. They’ll also buy any nuggets you’ve looted, making them a good lightweight cash option if your inventory’s full of junk.
Are Gold Nuggets Useful?
Nope. They’re not used for crafting or enchanting. They're just sellable loot, like gems, but more common and less sparkly. They also weigh 0.1 units, so they’re great value-per-weight items when dungeon diving.
Pro Tip
Gold nuggets are labeled as “precious gems” in the game’s files, which means they can sometimes show up in gem loot tables, even if it doesn't make much sense. You might find one in a random jewelry box next to a flawless ruby.
Final Blurb
You won’t be forging rings or unlocking secret powers with gold nuggets, but if you’re strapped for gold, grabbing a few from the mines and vendor stashes can pad your coin pouch fast. Just don’t try to melt them down, this isn’t Skyrim.
FAQ
What are gold nuggets used for in Oblivion Remastered?
They don’t have a use beyond selling. They’re considered precious gems and are meant purely for loot and profit.
Where’s the best place to farm gold nuggets?
Mines and bandit camps have the best chance to spawn them. You can also check castle cabinets and general stores.
Do gold nuggets respawn?
In most cases, yes. If a mine resets after a few in-game days, new nuggets may appear again with the rest of the loot.
Are gold nuggets rare?
Not really. They’re more common than flawless gems, and easier to find in bulk compared to diamonds or emeralds.
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