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For stealth archers and other ranged characters, the Marksman Skill inThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastereddetermines how much damage is dealt with bows. As withother Skills inOblivion Remastered, players will eventually want to level it up to 100 to unlock all the bonus effects.
What Does Marksman Do In Oblivion Remastered?
The Marksman skill essentially determineshow much damage is dealt with Bows, although this will also be increased by the Agility Attribute. By leveling it up, players will earn new effects. The ability to aim down sight and paralyze targets at levels 50 and 75, respectively, should be of particular interest.
No longer loses Fatigue while aiming.
Journeyman (50-74)
Can focus their vision by holding LMB or Left Trigger while aiming.
Expert (75-99)
Arrows have a 10% chance to paralyze targets for 5 seconds.
Master (100)
Arrows have a 25% chance to paralyze targets for 5 seconds.
How To Increase The Marksman Skill In Oblivion Remastered
There are three main ways to level up the Marksman Skill inOblivion Remastered:
Hitting archery targets such as those found in Chorrol does NOT level up Marksman.
Fastest Ways To Level Up Marksman In Oblivion Remastered
As Marksman experience is gained byhitting opponents with arrowsand isnot tied to damage or killing enemies, players want to find targets that will last the longest. They will also want to deal less damage, allowing them to attack more before a target dies. Here are sometips for farming the Marksman Skill inOblivion Remastered:
Many of these tips apply to other combat Skills, such asleveling up Blade.
All Marksman Skill Book Locations
There are 5 Skill Books for Marksman inOblivion Remastered. Players do not have to steal or take these books, as they can be read where they are found to provide Marksman XP.
Book Location
The Black Arrow, v2
Cheydinhal Dark Brotherhood Living Quarters, inside a chest belonging to Teinaava
Father of the Niben
Bravil Castle Lord’s Manor in the North Wing
The Gold Ribbon of Merit
Cheydinhal Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary & Deepscorn Hollow with the Study Area upgrade
Vernaccus and Bourlor
Bought from Renoit’s Books in Chorrol
All Marksman Trainer Locations In Oblivion Remastered
There are5 Marksman Trainers inOblivion Remasteredwho will grant Marksman XPin return for gold. As players level up their Marksman Skill, they will need tofind more advanced Trainers.
0-40
Skingrad, west of the Great Chapel of Julianos
41-70
Skingrad, southwest
Troll Candle Camp, to the east of Anvil
71-100
