In the classic version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, 10 different DLCs were available to adventurous players who wanted to spend more time exploring every corner of Cyrodiil. These new locations included extra quests, player housing, and helpful items and resources.
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The new version, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, features all of the same DLCs included in the base game. Conveniently, today's players don't have to buy them separately, nor do they have to wait for the developer to release more content. They are free to enjoy the whole bundle at once. For those looking to dive in, here are all the DLC locations in Oblivion Remastered.
7 The Wizard's Tower
Also Known As Frostcrag Spire
- Location: Follow the road west from Cheydinal or east from Bruma high into the Jerall Mountains.
Frostcrag Spire is one of the more isolated locations included in Oblivion's DLC collection, and it takes some time to navigate the twisting mountain roads the first time a player visits. After that time, however, they can use the handy portals on a balcony off the living area connected to the various Mage Guilds throughout Cyrodiil, granting easy passage to all major cities.
There are two ways to access the locked door leading into the tower. It's a medium-level lock that the character can pick, or they can do some exploring and find the abandoned campsite on the southern side of the mountain where the key is hidden. Immediately upon entry, they'll find a journal that details the features available in the tower, such as the garden and enchanting tools, and how they can be improved.
6 The Thieves Den
Dunbarrow Cave, Pirate Hideout
- Location: South of Anvil on the shores of the river.
This DLC includes a new player home along with a questline that starts as soon as the player arrives at the hidden doorstep. Reaching the half-submerged door requires some light swimming, and the humble cave that forms part of the entrance has a bedroll and can be used as a safe place to sleep.
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The description of the Thieves Den as a pirate stronghold is no joke. There's even a pirate ship and a dining hall, but the catch is that the player has to clear out all the dead pirates who forgot to stay in the ground. After dealing with these pesky undead, players should visit Dahlia Rackham in Anvil Bay, an NPC that only exists because of this DLC, and she'll assist with some renovations and hiring a crew - just less skeletal this time.
5 The Vile Lair
The Comforting Dark Of Deepscorn Hollow
- Location: South of Leyawiin, on the islands near the coastline.
Oblivion Remastered players should bring an underwater breathing potion or ensure that their character has a decent swimming skill level before trying to find the underwater entrance to the Vile Lair. It's tucked under some rocks sticking out from the water, and it's a small wooden door that can be difficult to see.
The Vile Lair is very much like the Wizard's Tower in the sense that it's isolated and deeply hidden, but it also has similar features, like an interior garden for rare alchemy ingredients and a Font of Renewal, which can cure a character of vampirism. This is an ideal lair for those who enjoy playing a darker game or hunting the monsters that do.
4 Shivering Isles
A Date With A Daedra
- Location: Find this bizarre place on an island east of Bravil.
This DLC doesn't include player housing, but it's still one of the biggest in terms of what it offers, the first and most obvious being a whole plane of Oblivion to explore, the Shivering Isles. This encompasses a whole 30 hours of gameplay by itself, so players will need to be prepared to dedicate some time to everyone's favorite Daedric Prince.
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The Shivering Isles is the realm of Sheogorath, the mad and chaotic Daedric prince, and he's seeking a Champion to defend his realm against the Greymarch. This is the annual event led by the Forces of Order that destroy everything he's built in the Isles and force him to start over again.
3 The Fighters Stronghold
Safe In Battlehorn Castle
- Location: Follow the road west from Chorrol.
Frostcrag Spire is for the magically inclined, Dunbarrow Cave and Deepscorn Hollow are for those who dwell in darkness, and Battlehorn Castle is for the fighting characters of Oblivion. Easily found on the road leading west from Chorrol, nestled in the wooded mountain foothills, this is one of the easiest player homes to get. Players can kill the marauders attacking the castle to take possession and visit Nilphas Omellian in the Imperial City to purchase some upgrades.
This is a castle, so it has all the appropriate features, like a dining hall, trophy room, armory, and upscale living quarters. There are a few secret passages and hidden rooms to discover, and one of them contains Lord Jaren's Journal, which directs the new tenant to the hidden lair of some unwanted undead visitors.
2 Sundercliff Watch
The Resting Place Of Mehrunes' Razor
- A fort some ways east of Bravil.
For those who enjoy the lore of the Chimer, this takes the player deep into their underground world. Players can search through Sundercliff Village, which is also underground, to find the journal of Frathen Drothan, who will reveal how to enter the lost Ayelid city of Varsa Baalim underneath Sundercliff Watch.
A fearsome dungeon that's designed to be one of the hardest in the game, the caverns beneath Sundercliff Watch were originally included with the Knights of the Nine expansion. It features nine levels and 23 zones, and the legendary Mehunes' Razor is just the beginning of the massive loot pile waiting at the end.
1 Other DLCS
Not All Downloadable Content Includes A Location
The following quests or items are also DLC, but not all of them add new places:
- Knights Of The Nine: An extensive questline was added with this DLC that leads the player through various locations across Cyrodiil, including forts, ruins, and caves, all new locations related to this faction.
- Orrery: Repair and restart a mysterious and ancient machine at the Arcane University in the Imperial City.
- Spell Tomes: Special books that grant magical knowledge are now scattered throughout Cyrodiil.
- Horse Armor: A cosmetic addition, players can help protect their loyal steed for the low price of 500g at the Chestnut Handy Stables outside of the Imperial City.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- April 22, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Adventure
