Oblivion Remastered rebuilds the 2006 classic in Unreal Engine 5 while keeping the Gamebryo systems underneath, so it looks modern and plays exactly as fans remember. You start as a prisoner, escape into Cyrodiil, and end up closing demonic gates to Oblivion across a lush province. The leveling quirks are still here, which makes build planning matter more than in later Elder Scrolls games.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Imperial City
Key resources: Spellmaking, Arena gold, main quest hub Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Daedric Longsword upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kvatch
Key resources: Main quest progression, first sigil stone, ally recruitment Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Daedric Longsword upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Bruma
Key resources: Mages Guild quests, great gate battle, allied troops Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Daedric Longsword upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Skingrad
Key resources: Rosethorn Hall home, vampire cure quest, county intrigue Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Umbra max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The Shivering Isles
Key resources: Madness and Amber gear, Sheogorath's blessing, new creatures Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Umbra max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Imperial City to Kvatch)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Daedric Longsword once accessible
Mid Game (Bruma)
- Push Daedric Longsword to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Umbra
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Skingrad to The Shivering Isles)
- Max out Umbra. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Bruma farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Pick major skills you will not constantly use so you can pace your leveling and keep stat bonuses high.
- Farm Bruma during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
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