TheMageis one of the pureClassesinOblivion 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.

But for those players who want to enjoy the raw power of magic,The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasteredhas 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.

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Best Races For Mage In Oblivion Remastered

Thebest Races to pick when building a Magecharacter in Oblivion Remastered areBretonandHigh 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 theHigh ElfRace 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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TheBreton, 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.

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Best Birthsigns For Mage In Oblivion Remastered

Players looking to build the best Mages inOblivion Remasteredmight have guessed it already, but theMageis thebest birthsignfor 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 pickThe 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.

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For other options, pickThe Steed, with its+20Increase inSpeed. 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 Ladyprovides bonuses toEnduranceandWillpower(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 Effectivenessis 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 Skillmight diminish Spell Effectivenessby 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:

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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:

Best Spells For Mage Class

The starting standard of the Mage Class consists ofFlare,Protect, andRestore Health. The first one is the main damage source since the beginning of the adventure, but players will soon switch to Small Fireballas 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: