Illusion is one of the most varied schools of magic in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, but finding out where to buy new Illusion spells can be a pain since not every magic merchant keeps them in stock. There are Illusion spells for every play style in Oblivion Remastered, so even non-mages have a reason to level up their Illusion skill and unlock new spells to help them on their journey.

While novice Illusion spells may seem underwhelming, they become much more powerful as players reach new leveling milestones and gain access to higher-tier spells. Players who choose Illusion as one of their starting major skills when creating a character will begin the game with Soothing Touch and Starlight, two spells that don't have many uses outside the tutorial dungeon. These two spells can be used to quickly level up the Illusion skill, though, paving the way for players to unlock some of the coolest magic in Oblivion Remastered.

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Where to Buy Illusion Spells in Oblivion Remastered

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Most magic vendors in Oblivion Remastered have at least a few Illusion spells for sale, so players can visit the usual places to learn new Illusion magic. The Mages Guild is the best place to get new spells in general, and there are Mages Guild branches in every city in Cyrodiil. Great Chapels devoted to the Nine Divines also have spell merchants that carry Illusion magic as well, and those can also be found in big cities throughout the province.

The strongest magic is available for sale at the Arcane University in the Imperial City, and that includes Illusion spells. The Imperial City Market District is also home to multiple magic shops that sell spells. Players in need of new Illusion magic should go to Edgar's Discount Spells and the Mystic Emporium the next time they visit the Market District. The Bravil Mages Guild is another great place to pick up Illusion spells, since the mages there have high-level spells for sale.

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Oblivion Remastered Master Illusion Spell Vendor Locations

While multiple magic merchants sell Illusion spells in Oblivion Remastered, these are the only people who sell master-level Illusion magic.

Vendor

Location

Ita Rienus

Bravil Mages Guild

Aurelinwae

Mystic Emporium (Imperial City Market District)

Gaspar Stegine

Arcane University

Raminus Polus

Arcane University

Kovan Kren

Dunbarrow Cove

Since master-level Illusion spells require a high Illusion level to cast, players should seek out skill trainers to help them meet the requirements in Oblivion Remastered. That way, players won't have to spam Illusion spells during combat just to gain a few levels.

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Released
April 22, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Virtuos, Bethesda
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
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