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.
This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Umbra | Melee builds wanting an early power spike | A powerful early greatsword that traps souls, found on a tough Ayleid ruin enemy and obtainable well above your level. |
| Daedric Longsword | Knights and battlemages at higher levels | The strongest standard one-handed blade, ideal for enchanting with a custom effect from a grand soul gem. |
| Mehrunes' Razor | Assassins finishing the artifact quest | A Daedric artifact dagger with a chance to instantly kill, brutal when paired with sneak multipliers. |
| Bow of Infliction | Marksman builds wanting on-hit drain | An enchanted bow that drains health on hit, a strong ranged option for stealth archers. |
| Staff of the Everscamp | Collectors and roleplay runs | A novelty staff that summons permanent scamps, more curse than weapon but a memorable find. |
S-Tier: Umbra
A powerful early greatsword that traps souls, found on a tough Ayleid ruin enemy and obtainable well above your level.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Melee builds wanting an early power spike |
| Key Mechanic | major and minor skill leveling |
| Recommended Build | Battlemage |
See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Umbra: Pairs naturally with Battlemage thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Daedric Longsword
The strongest standard one-handed blade, ideal for enchanting with a custom effect from a grand soul gem.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Knights and battlemages at higher levels |
| Key Mechanic | birthsigns |
| Recommended Build | Stealth Assassin |
Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Daedric Longsword: Pairs naturally with Stealth Assassin thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Mehrunes' Razor
A Daedric artifact dagger with a chance to instantly kill, brutal when paired with sneak multipliers.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Assassins finishing the artifact quest |
| Key Mechanic | spellmaking and enchanting |
| Recommended Build | Pure Mage |
Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Mehrunes' Razor: Pairs naturally with Pure Mage thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Bow of Infliction
An enchanted bow that drains health on hit, a strong ranged option for stealth archers.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Marksman builds wanting on-hit drain |
| Key Mechanic | Oblivion gates and sigil stones |
| Recommended Build | Knight |
Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Bow of Infliction: Pairs naturally with Knight thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Staff of the Everscamp
A novelty staff that summons permanent scamps, more curse than weapon but a memorable find.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Collectors and roleplay runs |
| Key Mechanic | fame and infamy |
| Recommended Build | Spellsword |
Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Staff of the Everscamp: Pairs naturally with Spellsword thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Imperial City
- Daedric Longsword → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Mehrunes' Razor → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Umbra → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Equipment Tips
- Always upgrade your primary equipment before diversifying.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Pick major skills you will not constantly use so you can pace your leveling and keep stat bonuses high.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
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