Spell casting in Oblivion Remastered
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Which Birthsign should you choose in Oblivion Remastered?

Pick carefully

Oblivion Remastered has over 10 Birthsigns to pick from, and making a proper selection is important for your entire playthrough.

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Of course, you can go with the one you like, but it makes a lot of sense to be selective. Every Birthsign has a certain boost worth considering, but you should consider your playstyle and class. Let’s take a look at the best possible options to choose from, along with all the available birth signs.

All Birthsigns in Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered

BirthsignEffects
Apprentice+100 point bonus to Magicka, +100% weakness to Magic
Atronach+150 point bonus to Magicka, +50% Spell Absorption, Magicka regen over time stops
Lady+10 point bonus to Willpower and Endurance
LordCasts a spell that restores Health, +25% weakness to fire
LoverCasts a Paralyze Spell but loses 120 Fatigue points (once daily)
Mage+50 point bonus to Magicka
RitualCasts a spell that restores Health once a day. The Blessed World lesser power allows you to Turn Undead up to level 25 for 30 seconds on a target of your choice.
SerpentCasts a spell that does Damage Health on an enemy for three points for 20 seconds. Cure Poison on self, and Dispel 90 points of magic on Self. +100 Damage Fatigue.
ShadowCasts a spell once daily that allows you to become invisible for 60 seconds.
Steed+20 bonus point to Speed Attribute
Thief+10 bonus points to Agility, Speed, and Luck
TowerAllows you to open a container or door of average lock level or less once daily. Reflect Damage by 5% for 120 seconds once daily.
Warrior+10 bonus points to Strength and Endurance

Best Birthsigns in Oblivion Remastered

A combat scene in Oblivion Remastered
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The first choice is to go for a Birthsign that fits well with your class and playstyle. However, I already have a few choices that look pretty strong in terms of their in-game effects.

  • Atronach: This is a great choice if you want to use a lot of spells. While the Magicka regen will stop over time, it gives you a lot of bonus Magicka, as well as increased spell absorption.
  • Lady: Gives you extra Willpower and Endurance, which are useful for almost any build. Doesn’t have any negative attributes.
  • Warrior: Similar to Lady, but buffs up your Strength and Endurance by 10 points. Doesn’t have any negative attributes.
  • Ritual: This is the best Birthsign to get if you want to concentrate on health recovery. Recovers 200 points of health, and the Turn Undead spell can be put to good use in certain aspects.

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