How To Play Mage Class Oblivion Remastered

The Mage is one of the pure Classes in Oblivion Remastered, boasting talent in all types of magic and Alchemy, and reaching Master level in any Magic School faster than the other spellcasting classes. Since this class is considered 'squishy,' players avoid a pure Mage build and choose other hybrid classes.

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But for those players who want to enjoy the raw power of magic, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has considerably improved spellcasting, and there hasn't been a better time to try a full Mage Build. So, if players are ready to step into the realm of the legendary glass-cannons, this guide will teach them how to build the most powerful Mages Cyrodiil has ever seen.

Best Races For Mage In Oblivion Remastered

The best Races to pick when building a Mage character in Oblivion Remastered are Breton and High Elf, considering that both have the best attribute enhancements, racial powers, and magic affinity to pair with the Class boost to all types of magic (and Alchemy).

While the High Elf Race offers a considerable advantage in terms of stats thanks to its increase of 100 points in the total Magicka and Intelligence stat boost depending on its origin, it has a crippling weakness to elemental magic that makes them even squishier than the average spellcaster.

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The Breton, on the other hand, has fewer boons to Magicka (+50) and an affinity with all types of magic except Destruction. Still, the 50 % Magic resistance of the Bretons makes them unparalleled when it's time to fight against other spellcasters. Their Major Power Dragon Skin provides a 50% Shield spell that can be cast once per day: A tremendous aid against powerful melee enemies like Daedra.

Being a mage is tough for beginners, especially at lower levels when magicka shortages are more frequent. But as players progress, their main stats (Intelligence and Willpower), they will soon notice a considerable improvement in their spell economy. Pick High Elf for a more aggressive playthrough, or Breton for a more buff-oriented sorcery build.

Best Birthsigns For Mage In Oblivion Remastered

Players looking to build the best Mages in Oblivion Remastered might have guessed it already, but the Mage is the best birthsign for a pure Magicka build. True, The Apprentice is more tempting, but comes with a debuff (100% weakness to Magic attacks) that can be more or less canceled if players pick Breton as their character's race.

There's also a chance for players to pick The Attronach, but it comes with a terrible debuff that completely changes the way the Mage works: Players cannot regenerate magicka, instead, they absorb the magicka of spells launched at them. That also means they need to be hit by spells, which is not so great to be honest.

For other options, pick The Steed, with its +20 Increase in Speed. Since mages lack mobility, having this powerful speed buff from the start is a great advantage for any respectable mage who doesn't like to become an easy target for melee attackers and archers.

Finally, The Lady provides bonuses to Endurance and Willpower (both +10), which always come in handy since they enhance Magicka regeneration and the total amount of Fatigue and Health players gain when leveling up. Both are important stats that every Mage needs, especially Willpower, since Magicka Regeneration is a must-have to avoid becoming useless.

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Best Equipment & Weapons For Mage Class

One of the things that players need to keep in mind when building Mages is that Staffs and regular Clothing (Doublets, Dresses, Robes, Hoods, etc.) Are their best friends. Staffs are used as a secondary weapon, since spellcasting is the Mage's main attack source, and they supply support spells when Magicka is drained, or when they need a quick counter for other spellcasters.

On the other hand, Spell Effectiveness is an important 'hidden' stat that diminishes the more armor players carry. At 90 % Effectiveness, players will need more Magicka to cast spells, so they will want to avoid that as much as possible. Wearing Light Armor with no Light Armor Skill might diminish Spell Effectiveness by at least 15%, while doing the same with Heavy Armor will leave it at around 80 %.

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That percentage will improve the more players increase their Heavy Armor and Light Armor skills. Still, it will never reach 100%, which will make casting Master Level spells an insurmountable task.

When picking the ideal gear, players need to be extremely careful since enchanting the wrong type of armor can deal a heavy blow to their economy (unless they are using the infinite Gold glitch). Ideally, players should pick the following types of robes and accessories to equip:

Ring of Magicka (Fortify Magicka and Willpower)
Sorcerer's Ring (Absorb Magicka from hostile spells by 25%, increases maximum Magicka by 25).
Amulet of Shield (Shield on Self by x%)
Robes of the Mage (Fortify Magicka and Willpower)
Hood of the Mage (Fortify Magicka and Willpower)
Slippers/Shoes of Magicka (Fortify Magicka and Willpower)

Enchanted gear might be expensive, but it will prove extremely useful in the long run. Players should also keep in mind that having some spare staff with them is the right choice to avoid running out of mana during battle. Here are some great picks for a balanced build:

Apotheosis Staff: This beauty can cause 33 points of each of the elemental damages (Shock, Frost, Fire) in a single blast, and can be bought from Rindir at Rindir's Staffs in the Imperial City Market District.
Staff of Silence: This staff prevents rival spellcasters from using spells for a certain duration (that might vary depending on the level of the staff). It shoots a characteristic spiral of green light, which is also quite cool, and it is indispensable for fighting against end-game spellcasters.
Paralysis Staff: A useful tool for Mage players throughout every step of the adventure. While the Staff of Silence is great for dealing with enemy mages, conjurers, and necromancers, the Paralysis Staff is the best choice against melee and ranged enemies, since it will stun them for a few seconds, granting the mage the chance to connect a powerful spell that will probably send them to Oblivion.

Best Spells For Mage Class

The starting standard of the Mage Class consists of Flare, Protect, and Restore Health. The first one is the main damage source since the beginning of the adventure, but players will soon switch to Small Fireball as they complete the Mages Guild quest. The second spell is the basics of Alteration Magic, and should be cast as much as possible to increase that level, while Restore Health will be their basic healing spell for a while, since increasing Restoration might be a little bit more difficult. Mages also have the Summon Skeleton Conjuration skill in their starter kit

Now, let's take a look at some of the best Spells they can upgrade after their Skills increase enough:

Elemental Flare: A useful spell that can be acquired from Conjurer enemies, and can be learned as a Leveled Spell using the Altar of Spellmaking. It casts a bolt of tri-elemental energy causing Shock, Fire, and Ice damage at the same time. Pretty useful to deal with Dremora.
Shock: A fast discharge of lightning at a target, causes 25-30 points of Shock damage instantly.
Drain Magicka: Drains magicka on touch. Quite useful for when players run out of juice and have some pesky spellcasting enemies at hand to use them as two-legged magic canisters.
Elemental Shield (Frost, Shock, Fire): It will increase resistance to the element in the name. Example: Frost Shield will increase 25% resistance to Frost, and so on. A must have.
Entropic Bolt: Causes Damage that overcomes resistance. This is for enemies that are highly resistant to spells, or enemies wearing enchanted armor like Dremora Kynval.
Summon Skeleton Guardian: An improvement of the basic Conjuration Spell that can be obtained by purchasing it from vendors. Summons a useful and sturdy minion to do the players' biding and protect them from harm.
Weakness to Elements (Frost, Shock, Fire): Inflicts a curse that makes enemies vulnerable to the designated type of elemental damage. Quite useful to overcome resistances in mid-tier enemies, or to incinerate vampires with a single fire spell.
Invisibility: The mage's response to the many Stealth-based quests in Oblivion. Cast this and become one with the air. Mind the running though, enemies can still hear it.

How to find Mage Gear in Oblivion Remastered

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Tips For Playing As A Mage In Oblivion Remastered

Always carry enough Magicka Restoration Potions: It might be smart to increase Alchemy to Master first, then practice the rest of the magic schools leisurely with a good supply of high-tier pots.
When in doubt, use a staff: They are powerful tools that can save Mages in a pinch, and their stored spells don't consume magicka. Instead, they will use Charges like any enchanted weapon, but those can be recharged with Soul Gems.
Don't forget to use debuffs: Burdening Touch, Corrode Armor, Corrode Weapon, Drain Speed, and many other debuff spells can save the players' lives if used correctly.
Remember to summon: Minions are splendid (meat shields) companions that can be called time and time again. Enemy AI will prioritize them before attacking the Mage, so having them summoned before a battle is the right way to play a Mage in Oblivion Remastered.