Summary
With the release ofOblivion Remastered, players are again discovering the ability ofa Conjuring characterto summon creatures to the battlefield to tank some of the attention and damage from their adversaries. As it was in the original game’s plethoraof mage abilities,summoningis an incredibly potent tool that can change the tide of any battle in the game.Oblivion Remasteredgives players a wide variety of summons to choose from as well, meaning that they can choose to focus onusing the most powerful summons availableor the one that is the most entertaining for them personally.
Of course, not every summon is as powerful as the others, and that creates a bit of a question that players want answered: what are the most powerful summons in the game? And of these summons, which are the best? To help any novice Conjurers who are about to dive into the world of Cyrodill andits scorched, fiery underworld, this guide is here todetail and rank the most powerful summons available inOblivion Remastered.
8Frost Atronach
Packs A Punch
Players are able tobring the mighty Frost Atronach to their aidwith theSummon Frost Atronachspell, which sees the icy monster come to fight alongside them for 35 seconds. The Frost Atronach is a slow creature, but it easily makes up for that by having a powerful attack that can really eat away at an enemy’s health.
In order to get hold of this summon in the game, players will need to visit the Chorrol Mages Guild. Once there, they have to speak with Athragar, who will sell them the spell. Using the spell will require 360 Magicka each time.
7Skeleton Hero
A Bony Nuisance
Skeleton enemies are found all around Cyrodill, and bringing one to a fight is a useful tool. TheSkeleton Heroisn’t the most powerful of the summons available in the game, but it is one of the longest-lasting ones. This means that players will have a longer period where theydon’t have to worry about all the focus being on them. That can change a battle completely.
To get theSummon SkeletonHero spell, players simply need to go tothe Chorrol Mages Guildandspeak with Athragar, who will sell it to them.
6Spider Daedra
A Creepy Crawly That Helps A Ton
One of the more terrifying creatures that can befound inOblivion, theSpider Daedra can become a summoned ally. It has quite a few attacks that will deplete the enemy health bars rapidly, and will tank a lot of the damage that those enemies deal in return. This can help keep the player alive and out of harm’s way for a good chunk of the battle.
To find theSummon Spider Daedraspell, players can visit acouple of different merchantsto purchase it.The first is Athragar at the Chorrol Mages Guild, and the second is Gaspar Stegine at the Arcane University.
5Gloom Wraith
TheGloom Wraithis one of the more annoying enemies inOblivion Remastered, andplayers can turn it into a potent companion. It will glide around the arena, taking a lot of attention away from the player and dishing out some solid damage, leaving opponents open to flanking attacks.
To get theSummon Gloom Wraithspell, players can purchase it from Borissean. This merchant can befound in the Praxographical Center in the Arcane University.
4Lich
This spell brings thestrongest of all the undead creatures in the game to fight for the player, utilizing magic and spells over a bow or melee weapon. This means that theLichwill be able to hit opponents from range and keep their own health safe.
Players canpurchase theSummon Lichspell from Borissean,who is found at the Praxographical Center at the Arcane University in the Imperial City.
3Summon Xivilai
A Demonic Power
Being able to bring one ofthe strongest members of the Daedra to the battlefieldto help the player is a massive advantage.Xivilaican dish out all kinds of damage that will get the attention of any foe in the game, and help turn the tide of any battle.
Going to the Praxographical Center in the Arcane University, and thenspeaking with Borisseanwill give players the chance to purchase theSummon Xivilaispell.
2Summon Storm Atronach
Bring Nature To The Fight
Not only is theStorm Atronacha massively powerful creature that will deal the best close-range damage in the game, it also will stick around for a long time.It will remain on the battlefield for 40 seconds, which is a long time compared to many other summon options in the game.
To find theSummon Storm Atronachspell, players need tovisit Vigge the Cautious in the Skingrad Mages Guild. From him, they can purchase the spell that summons this powerful monster.
1Summon Dremora Lord
The Toughest Enemy Becomes The Toughest Friend
TheDremora Lordis one of the absolute worst enemies for players to fight against in the game whenventuring into the bowels of Oblivion, and that’s what makes it the best option for summoning. This demonic creature is a truly powerful figure who cantake damage and dish it out in equal measure.
TheSummon DremoraLord spell can be found bypurchasing it from Volanaro, who can be tracked down in the Bruma Mages Guild, located on the north side of Bruma.
