The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Guide | Ultimate Enchanting - Everything To Know!

Enchanting represents an essential component of character optimization in Oblivion Remastered, offering unprecedented opportunities to transcend standard limitations. You can exceed the conventional skill cap of 100 through this comprehensive system, maximize attribute values, enhance weapon damage output, or implement specialized effects such as invisibility on armor pieces. 

This definitive guide explores all enchanting facets—from locating appropriate altars to ingredient acquisition, soul capture techniques, and optimal utilization strategies.

Sigil Stone Enchanting

Enchanting capabilities become accessible immediately upon engaging with the main questline through Gates to Oblivion encounters. Upon successfully dismantling a tower's apex, you receive a Sigil Stone containing randomized magical properties, ranging from shock damage effects for weapons to self-enhancing attributes like fortified strength.

The specific application depends entirely on the item selected for enchantment; a shortsword will manifest offensive enchantments such as strength absorption upon striking, while a shield will confer defensive benefits like strength fortification to the bearer.

A planned method is needed to get a particular enchantment: save your progress before finishing the tower, look at the effect it gives, and reload as needed until the enchantment you want shows. Using this careful method, you can quickly gain your desired special traits.

Altar Enchanting

For more flexibility, altar-based magic gives you many ways to make it your own. This method works with all types of attacking and defensive gear, and soul gems can enhance items. Additionally, you can use any extraordinary power you've already found in the game. This broad method makes it possible to improve attributes like strength or speed, increase damage from weapons, or get better at skills like sneaking and persuasion.

There are still only two known sites for enchanting altars, which is a minimal number. 

Where to Find Altars of Enchanting

The primary altar is located within the Arcane University in the Imperial City's southeastern district. Access requires Mage's Guild membership, which can be obtained by securing recommendation letters from all seven guild branches across major urban centers. Once admitted, proceed to the southern section and enter the Chironasium building, where four enchanting tables await your use.

The alternate site is in Frostcrag Spire, which is also called the Mage Tower. Quickly get to Bruma's Wild Eye Stables and then head east toward Gnoll Mountain. As you reach the top, you can see the Spire itself. The tower's highest room has altars for casting spells and enchantments, but you need Mage Tallow Candles to use them. You can buy these unique tools from Calindil at the Mystic Emporium in the Market District of Imperial City. There are also light boxes for both shrines.

Enchanting Requirements

In addition to a lot of money, enchanting needs soul gems full of different spiritual essences. Superior soul classifications lead to enchantments that are just as powerful. You can buy these special containers from shops, like the one I described above, the Mystic Emporium. Grand and Black Soul Gems are the best but costly choices. To make the most money, buy empty gems, which are much cheaper, and collect souls on your own.

How to Acquire Soul Gems Efficiently

The Chorrol Mages Guild offers an exceptional location for soul gem acquisition. The establishment contains numerous containers, often containing empty and filled soul gems. The collection becomes remarkably straightforward for those possessing an unbreakable lockpick. Most discovered or purchased gems will arrive empty—an unfortunate circumstance, as self-collection produces superior results.

Soul Capture Methodology (Soul Trap)

Soul acquisition requires the Soul Trap spell, available from practitioners such as Alberic Litte at the Chorrol Mages Guild. Before purchase, engage in price negotiation to secure fair terms. Be advised that spell utilization may require minimum proficiency; your Mysticism skill must reach or exceed 25 (Apprentice classification).

To efficiently develop this capability, acquire an economical mysticism spell suitable for self-casting, such as Remote manipulation from Alves Uvenim at the Leyawiin Mages Guild. Assign the magic to an easy-to-reach action key and cast it repeatedly. Each application gives you more practice, which helps you get better quickly.

Once you know how to use Soul Traps well, look for stronger enemies in dungeons. Lower their health, cast the spell, and finish the process of getting rid of them. Soul capture is proven by successful performance. Remember that stronger enemies give you comparably stronger souls.

The Enchantment Process

With preparations complete, enchantment may commence at an appropriate altar. Present an unenchanted item, a soul-filled gem, and sufficient currency. For illustration, consider enchanting a jade sapphire ring using a le ser soul gem. Select a desired effect—perhaps Fortify Agility—assign a distinctive nomenclature, and remit the required payment (which varies according to soul quality). The resulting item will demonstrate enhanced valuation and provide a realistic character augmentation.

Repeating this procedure with superior soul containments, such as a grand soul gem, produces a proportionally enhanced version of the identical effect, thereby increasing both practical utility and commercial value.

Weapon Enchantment Parameters: Magnitude, Area & Duration

Weapon enchantment incorporates additional complexity through three adjustable parameters: Magnitude, Area, and Duration. Magnitude determines the effect potency. Area influences the range of affected targets (particularly advantageous for two-handed implements). Duration establishes the temporal persistence of the enchantment.

For example, when improving a dagger, the best setup might favor increased size, limited area coverage (for accurate aiming), and short length (to neutralize an enemy quickly). These choices have a direct effect on how many resources the spell needs.

Expanding Your Enchantment Repertoire

To broaden available enchantment options, acquire additional spells from qualified vendors. To illustrate, obtaining the Chameleon effect requires visiting Castle Bravil and engaging with Ita Rienus of the Mages Guild. Purchase both Chameleon and Shadow spells after negotiating favorable pricing.

Note that spell visibility within the enchantment interface requires appropriate skill proficiency. Chameleon is an Illusion spell at the apprentice level, so you must have a 50 Illusion skill grade to use it. Once this level is reached, the effect can be used for enchantments.

Maintaining Enchanted Weaponry

While armor enchantments remain permanently active, weapon enchantments deplete progressively through usage. Several recharging methodologies exist:

1. Soul Gem Utilization: Go to your inventory, pick out the right gem, find the target weapon, and start the charging process. During this process, the gem is used up.

2. Merchant Services: Talk to members of the Mages Guild, like Florius in Chorrol, who can help you recharge for the right amount of money. Fees depend on how complex the spell is.

3. Varla Stone Application: These one-of-a-kind items are sometimes hidden in tunnels. They get back to you right away with all the special items you have on you. The fact that they are worth 1,000 gold on the market shows their usefulness. These are great for keeping a lot of excellent tools in good shape.

You now know everything you need to know to be a master at magic in Oblivion Remastered, thanks to this complete guide. It is essential to understand how to get ingredients, find altars, catch souls effectively, and use magical gear to its fullest. Enchanting lets you significantly improve your character's stats, make them more useful in battle, and give them access to magical powers that significantly increase their potential.

Keep exploring, trying new things, and improving your gear as you learn about the endless magic opportunities.

 

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