Oblivion Remastered: Tips & Tricks Guide
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Welcome to Oblivion Remastered, where guards have psychic powers, mudcrabs pick fights they can’t win, and you’ll accidentally steal a fork and get a bounty on your head. Regardless of if you're new or just forgot how weird this game can be, here’s a mix of useful tips and a few things I wish someone had told me before I got chased out of town.
Think Before You Leave the Sewers
That final prompt before stepping into Cyrodiil? Yeah, that’s your last chance to rethink your Race, Birthsign, and Class. Choose wisely, because once you're out, you're stuck with it — right along with your questionable haircut.
Save... Constantly
This isn’t Skyrim. Autosave won’t always save you from your bad decisions or sudden troll ambushes. Quick-save before every chest, every conversation, and every suspicious-looking cave.
Beds Aren’t Just for Decoration
You have to sleep to level up. No naps, no progress. Find a free bed, rent a room, or claim a house. Speaking of which...
Get Free Real Estate Early
Complete the "Zero Visibility" quest in Aleswell (north of Imperial City) and you'll score a free room with safe storage. No more hoarding cheese wheels in random barrels.
Fast Travel is Great — Until You’re a Vampire
Vampirism sounds cool until you realize fast traveling during daylight turns you into crispy bacon. Cure Porphyric Hemophilia early or prepare for a long, shady journey… literally.
Join Guilds Like Your Life Depends on It
Because it kind of does. Whether it's for gold, gear, or having people tolerate your crimes, guilds are your fast track to power. Even if you're not a thief, join the Thieves Guild. You’ll thank me when you're sitting on a pile of stolen silverware you can actually sell.
Steal Everything That Isn’t Nailed Down (Carefully)
Just crouch and check if that eye is "hidden." If so, congratulations — you're now a career criminal. Remember, stolen goods can't be sold to regular merchants, so get those Fence contacts sorted early.
Jump Everywhere
It’s not just for fun. Acrobatics levels every time you hop like an over-caffeinated rabbit. Want to survive a fall off a castle wall? Better start jumping now.
Buy a Horse… Or "Borrow" One
You can get a free horse from Prior Maborel early on, but if you're feeling bold, unattended horses are basically invitations. Just don’t get caught—those guards don’t mess around.
Lockpicking is a Nightmare — Unless You Cheat
Hate the lockpicking minigame? Go get the Skeleton Key from Nocturnal’s Daedric quest. Unlimited tries, no broken picks, and a much happier adventurer.
Gold Problems? Alchemy is Your Best Friend
Pick flowers, mash them together, sell potions. It’s not glamorous, but it pays the bills until you’re rich enough to ignore encumbrance limits.
Daedric Quests = Free Power
If a creepy statue asks you for a favor, say yes. Daedric Artifacts are some of the best items in the game, even if getting them usually involves morally questionable tasks. But hey, power has a price.
Final Blurb
Oblivion Remastered may look prettier now, but underneath it’s still the chaotic sandbox we all remember — where goblins ruin your day and bribing someone with 100 gold is a valid conversation tactic. Stick to these tips, embrace the weirdness, and try not to get arrested too often. Or do — it’s your adventure, after all.
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