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Beginner Tips for Oblivion Remake

May 13, 2025

Oblivion Remake Tips for Beginners

Introduction

  • Video provides 25 tips for new players of Oblivion Remake.
  • Tips cover various aspects of gameplay including lockpicking, map navigation, quests, and more.

Lockpicking

  • Tumblers have varying speeds; aim for slow and sticky ones to set them.
  • Practice makes lockpicking easier.
  • Shady Sam in the Imperial City sells lockpicks; located near the stables.

Map Navigation

  • To view local maps, zoom in on the world map and press the designated button.
  • Helps in exploring towns and caves.

Getting a Free Horse

  • Speak to the Imperial City Stables owner for a free horse with armor.

Free Player Home

  • Complete the quest at "All Is Well" just outside the Imperial City to gain free permanent inn access.

Persuasion Mechanics

  • Pay attention to NPC facial reactions to match emotions with bars on wheel.
  • Green and yellow are positive; red and brown are negative.

Crafting Potions

  • Find a pestle and mortar in the sewers or purchase from Imperial City.
  • Mix ingredients with similar effects to craft potions.
  • Vineyard near Skinrad and farm east of it have ingredients for restore fatigue potions.

Welkynd Stones

  • Found in Ayleid ruins; used as light sources and can restore magicka.
  • Can be sold for a good price.

Vampirism

  • Always carry a potion of cure disease to avoid becoming a vampire.

Daedric Quests

  • Complete Daedric shrine quests for high-level rewards like the Skeleton Key (unbreakable lockpick).

Soul Trap Spell

  • Purchase from the Mages Guild in Leyawiin; requires level 25 in Mysticism.
  • Use lower-level spells to increase Mysticism level.

Sigil Stones

  • Found in Oblivion Gates; have random enchantments.
  • Save before completing gates to reload for desired enchantments.

Movement Speed

  • Heavy armor reduces speed; use feather spell to counteract it.

Spellmaking and Enchanting

  • Access locked behind the Mages Guild; Frostcrag Spire offers an alternative.
  • Requires purchasing candles to use.

Water Walking Spell

  • Allows quick water traversal and combat advantage.
  • Sold by Trayvon the Redguard at the Cheydinhal Mages Guild.

Combat Skill Leveling

  • Use NPCs at the Peryite Shrine to level combat skills; they cannot die.

Joining Guilds

  • Join guilds like Dark Brotherhood, Mages Guild, and Thieves Guild early.
  • Provides skill boosts, better equipment, and monetary rewards.

Unique Weapons and Armor

  • Avoid collecting at low levels due to level-based scaling.

Followers

  • Obtain followers by defeating marauders at Battlehorn Castle.

Enchanting Opportunities

  • Keep starting game wrist irons for enchanting.

Quest Initiation

  • Talk to NPCs, ask about rumors, and exhaust dialogue options for quests.

Repair Hammers

  • Always carry them to repair gear when away from merchants.

Selling Items

  • Sell high-value items to a specific merchant in the Imperial City Market District for better returns.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to share beginner tips in the comments.
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