Oblivion Remastered: Enchanting, Explained

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In the game The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Enchanting is one of the strongest magic branches that players can utilize. Items made at the endgame with Enchanting are usually superior to any unique items found through exploration.

It’s unfortunate that the power to charm equipment isn’t immediately accessible and, moreover, its primary method is tied to a series of quests, which means that players unaware of where to find these quests can’t access it.

How to Enchant Using Enchanting Altars in Oblivion Remastered

In the game Oblivion Remastered, there are unique workstations known as Enchanted Altars or Altars of Enchantment. These special benches enable players to infuse items with enchantments using Soul Gems filled with magic. To utilize these Enchanted Altars, players must first join the Mages Guild and advance through the storyline, earning recommendations until they reach the rank of ‘Apprentice.’ This achievement grants access to Enchanted Altars within Guild Halls, as well as other benefits. Once you’ve reached this stage, follow these steps:

1. Join the Mages Guild
2. Progress through the questline and earn recommendations
3. Reach the rank of ‘Apprentice’
4. Access Enchanted Altars in Guild Halls
5. Use Soul Gems filled with magic to enchant items at these altars.

  1. Interact with an Altar of Enchanting to bring up the enchanting menu.
  2. Select the item you want to enchant under ‘Gear.’
  3. Go to the second tab, ‘Soul Gems, ’ and select a filled Soul Gem you want to use. Bigger Soul Gems give more maximum charges.
  4. Go to the last tab, ‘Effects,’ and choose the enchantment you want.
  5. If prompted, customize the Magnitude (the strength of the effect), the Area of Effect (radius), and the Duration of the enchantment.
  6. Enter a name for the item in the text box at the top and select ‘Confirm’.
  7. Hit ‘Enchant’ at the bottom to finalize the enchantment.

Should the mystical artifact serve as a weapon, it allows for two enchantments to be applied. However, note that each enchantment’s power will be slightly diminished compared to when only one is applied.

The lightning symbol at the bottom-left of the magical menu signifies the maximum number of Soul charges it can hold. The candle icon situated centrally indicates the total uses before all charges of the enchantment are depleted, and the coin icon on the bottom-right corner denotes the cost in gold for using the enchantment.

Only Enchanting Altars can add two enchantments to an item; Sigil Stones cannot.

These enchantments consist of spells or spell-effects that the player’s character is familiar with. To apply these magical enchantments, you need an Enchanting Altar and meet the necessary skill prerequisites for casting them in a regular setting.

Where to Find Altar of Enchanting in Oblivion Remastered

In Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, players have two methods to reach the Altars of Enchanting: one way or another.

The Arcane University (Mages Guild)

The most practical spots for enchanting altars are found within the Arcane University, situated southwest of the Imperial City. To utilize these altars, gamers initially need to join the Mages Guild and achieve the rank of Apprentice. Joining the Mages Guild is straightforward; converse with the leader at any Mages Guild Hall in Cyrodiil to become an Associate. To progress to Apprentice, visit all seven Mages Guild Halls within the game and obtain a Recommendation by completing a task. These Mages Guild Halls are located in Anvil, Bravil, Bruma, Cheydinhal, Chorrol, Leyawiin, and Skingrad.

Once you’ve collected all seven pieces of advice, seek out Raminus Polus at Arcane University to progress as an Apprentice. Now, make your way to the metal gate located to the right of the Arch-Mage’s Lobby and discover the Chironasium. Inside this location, you will come across two Altar of Enchanting.

Frostcrag Spire (Player Home)

To the east of Bruma, atop Gnoll Mountain lies a complimentary player dwelling known as Frostcrag Spire. Within this structure, you’ll find both an Altar of Enchanting and an Altar of Spellcrafting. To activate these Altars, you need to obtain a Megatallow Candle Box from Aurelinwae, located in the Mystic Emporium of the Market District within the Imperial City. The cost is 3200 Gold or more, but haggling can potentially lower this price. It’s essential to note that Frostcrag Spire itself is free, but unlocking its additional features necessitates purchasing upgrades from Aurelinwae.

How to Enchant Using Sigil Stones in Oblivion Remastered

Sigil Stones can be acquired by sealing the portals known as Oblivion Gates, a task crucial for advancing the primary plot. These stones are categorized into five levels.

  • Tier 1: Descendant
  • Tier 2: Subjacent
  • Tier 3: Latent
  • Tier 4: Ascendant
  • Tier 5: Transcendent

Higher-level Oblivion Gates drop higher tiers of Sigil Stones.

In the game Oblivion Remastered, each Sigil Stone comes with two distinct magical abilities: one enhances offensive capabilities (applicable to weapons), while the other boosts defensive features (applicable to armor pieces). To view the specific enchantments and their potency for a Sigil Stone, simply navigate to the second menu in the details section of your inventory by tabbing over. The upper value pertains to weapons, whereas the lower value concerns armor.

How to Get Sigil Stones

In the game “Oblivion Remastered”, there are more than thirty Sigil Stones to find. The specific type of Sigil Stone you receive upon finishing an Oblivion Gate is chosen at random (the tier remains consistent). To ensure you get a particular enchantment, remember to save your game right before collecting the rewards from an Oblivion Gate. If the Sigil Stone you desire appears, that’s fantastic! If not, simply reload the saved game and try again. Since the rewards are generated randomly each time, it’s possible to employ a strategy called “save-scumming”.

How to Use Sigil Stones

Using Sigil Stones is incredibly simple.

  1. Open your inventory.
  2. Find the Sigil Stone you want to use and click on it.
  3. Click on the Armor/Weapon piece you want to apply the enchantment to.
  4. Choose a name for the item.
  5. Hit ‘Enchant.’

Players can advantageously empower their gear without needing to be part of the Mages Guild using this approach.

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2025-04-23 22:26