Discover the Hidden Location of the Skull of Corruption in Oblivion Remastered Now!

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In the game Oblivion Remastered, players are assigned by the Daedric Prince Vaermina to recover her orb, allowing her to regain power while causing distressing nightmares for others. Essentially, Vaermina asks the player to sneak into a deserted castle and retrieve the Orb of Vaermina.

Individuals eager to acquire Daedric Artifacts or seeking a fresh weapon for combat in Oblivion Remastered will find this quest appealing. The Skull of Corruption, an early staff for magical endeavors, is up for grabs and solving the riddle on how to complete it is the key to wielding it effectively in your gameplay.

How to Find Vaermina’s Shrine in Oblivion Remastered

As a devoted follower, I’ve discovered that the enigmatic Shrine of Vaermina lies nestled just south of Cheydinhal, right where the western tip of Lake Poppad touches the land. To engage in communion with the elusive goddess Vaermina, one must reach Level 5 first and present a Black Soul Gem as an offering. Acquiring this rare Black Soul Gem can be quite a challenge, so I’d recommend gathering information before setting out on your quest. In simpler terms, to converse with Vaermina at the shrine, you’ll need to be level 5 and have a Black Soul Gem in hand. Good luck on your journey!

As Black Soul Gems can only be obtained, players will need to get a Grand Soul Gem (available for purchase at Mages Halls and Mystic Emporium in the Imperial City Market District). Once acquired, cast the Soul Trap spell on this Grand Soul Gem and proceed to the Dark Fissure, located southeast of Cheydinhal near the Road River. Wait for 8-day intervals until a purplish light descends. When it does, put the Grand Soul Gem in the altar, use the Soul Trap spell, and collect the resulting Black Soul Gem to offer at Vaermina’s Shrine to initiate the quest.

How to Easily Get the Orb of Vaermina in Oblivion Remastered

To win over Vaermina’s goodwill and retrieve the Orb of Vaermina, we must locate the wizard Arkved. This quest can be accomplished by journeying south from Vaermina’s Shrine, where you’ll find Arkved’s Tower. Upon entering the tower from its northern entrance, look for a hidden trapdoor in the grass – it leads to the Death Quarters. Once inside this room, the Orb of Vaermina will be waiting on your left.

It seems this trap door might be a bug in the game, as the Trap Door to Arkved’s Death Quarters should only show up after you’ve passed through Arkved’s Tower first. However, since it’s already here, go ahead and pick up the orb and make your way back to Vaermina’s Shrine.

Should players discover Arkved sleeping in his bed, they won’t be able to rouse him. Killing him could result in a bounty being placed on your character, but it won’t cause Vaermina to abandon her quest. However, it’s wiser to refrain from killing Arkved altogether.

How to Get Through Arkved’s Tower in Oblivion Remastered

Players who prefer a challenging quest, or if the previous shortcut has been fixed, can embark on a journey into Arkved’s Tower, a labyrinth haunted by Daedra and Flame Atronachs. This complex and intriguing dungeon is marked by its nightmare-themed corridors and doors leading to illusions. The most straightforward way to explore Arkved’s Tower is by following the map marker and keeping track of enemies on the route. Here are the rooms players will encounter to obtain Vaermina’s Orb:

1. Entrance Hall
2. Twisting Corridors
3. Nightmarish Chamber
4. Echoing Halls
5. Arkved’s Study
6. The Infinite Spiral
7. Final Confrontation Room (Vaermina’s Orb)

  • Arkved’s Tower
  • Arkved’s Void
  • Arkved’s Lost Halls
  • Arkhed’s Oasis
  • Arkved’s Hall of Changes
  • Arkved’s Retreat
  • Arkved’s Rending Halls
  • Arkved’s Death Quarters

Although the layout may appear complex, navigating this space is surprisingly straightforward. Players can simply follow the designated route to progress, steering clear of potential distractions such as hidden chests containing Grand Soul Gems and Gold Coins.

How to Get the Skull of Corruption in Oblivion Remastered

If players have either navigated Arkved’s Tower or bypassed the Death Quarters, they now possess the Orb of Vaermina. With this orb in hand, make your way back to the Shrine of Vaermina. There, Vaermina will bestow upon you the Skull of Corruption – a two-handed staff ideal for dark magic. This staff’s distinctive skill allows it to replicate an NPC that has been struck by the Staff of Corruption. The duplicate clone lasts for 30 seconds and instigates a fight between the target NPC and its doppelganger.

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2025-04-25 19:24