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Shivering Islesis one of the major expansions (from the original) that came packed withOblivion Remastered, and it’s got new enemies, weapons, and armor sets. The Madness Armor is one of themost sought-after armor piecesin theShivering IslesDLC due to its distinct appearance and the high stats it offers. However, it does require the players to gather Madness Ore, another unique resource part of the expansion. So, this guide will include everything you need to know to craft the Madness Armor for yourself.
How to Get the Madness Armor Set in Oblivion Remastered
To get the Madness Armor inOblivion Remastered, players will first have tostart the Shivering Isles DLC. Players can start the expansion as soon as they exit the sewer tutorial area, but it’s best to level up and gather some strong equipment before stepping into the Shivering Isles.
First, you’ll have to head to theStrange Door POI east of Bravil. After some interesting interaction with some NPCs near the door, wait for 24 hours, and then enter the portal to reach the Shivering Isles.
Once you arrive in the area,head to the Crucible and enter the Cutter’s Weapons workshop. Talk to Cutter, and she’ll hand over a recipe list of gear pieces that can be crafted with Madness Ore. The armor pieces you spot in the list are part of the Madness Armor Set, and you’ll need a specific number of Madness Ores in order to craft the Madness Armor.
Where to Find Madness Ores
One of the best places to farm Madness Ores is withinthe Blackroot Lair, located in the Low Road area inOblivion Remastered: Shivering IslesDLC. Head inside a lair, and players will discover long and winding connecting caverns filled with Grummite enemies. Take down every Grummite you see while traversing through the cave for a chance to get a Madness Ore.
Keep going further into the cave and take down different variants of the Grummite enemies to getat least 16 Madness Ores. Once you’re done, return to Cutter to craft the Madness Armor.
Crafting the Madness Armor Set
After returning to the Cutter weapon shop in Crucible, selectthe “Forge Armor” optionto start crafting the Madness Armor inOblivion Remastered. You’ll need to craft the individual pieces with the specified number of Madness Ores. Here’s a breakdown of the cost of Madness Ores per Madness Armor piece.
