Oblivion Remastered Spellmaking: The ULTIMATE Guide!

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In the realm of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, I discovered that the power to craft my own spells, a feature I was eagerly anticipating, wasn’t available at the game’s outset. To gain access to this arcane ability, it seemed I needed to fulfill certain prerequisites and seek guidance from the masters of magic residing in Cyrodiil.

This aspect is particularly crucial for characters portrayed as mages, who primarily utilize spellcasting in both combat and exploration scenarios. Crafting a unique spell specifically suited to their current predicament offers an incredibly rewarding gaming experience. It’s also part of what makes players regard the magic system in Oblivion as one of the finest ever conceived.

Where to Find Altars of Spellmaking in Oblivion Remastered

In the remastered version of “Oblivion,” you can craft custom spells using the unique Altar of Spellmaking, which appears at just two spots in the entire game. Typically, these Altars are hidden within the Mages Guild questline, but there’s a notable exception: Frostcrag Spire, a player-owned tower on top of Gnoll Mountain to the east of Bruma. Here’s how you can access both locations.

Mages Guild

To craft spells, you’ll find the Mages Guild Altar at the Arcane University’s Praxographical Center, situated southeast of the Imperial City. But, remember that only those who have achieved the rank of Apprentice within the Mages Guild can gain access to this location.

To become an apprentice in the Mages Guild, start by becoming an Associate member first. Then, travel to each of the seven guild halls scattered across Cyrodiil and secure recommendations from the heads of the local chapters. Once you’ve gathered all seven recommendations, make your way to Raminus Polus at the Arcane University Arch-Mage’s Lobby. Upon speaking with him, you will be promoted to Apprentice status, granting access to the university’s facilities like Altars for Spellmaking and Enchanting.

Frostcrag Spire

1) To get to Frostcrag Spire, which is east of Bruma, ascend Gnoll Mountain. In the book within, you’ll learn that enhancing your player home is necessary to unveil the hidden features inside. To set up the Altar of Spellmaking, purchase a Magetallow Candles Box from Aurelinwae at the Mystic Emporium in the Imperial City’s Market District. Bring it back to Frostcrag Spire and place it on the altar. This will enable you to create custom spells without belonging to the Mages Guild.

How to Craft Custom Spells in Oblivion Remastered

In Oblivion Remastered, crafting personalized spells is quite straightforward. Start by engaging with the Altar of Spellmaking to open the custom spell interface. Next, pick an ‘Effect’ from the left side panel, which are spells you can already cast based on your character’s skill level and any race-specific greater or lesser powers. Once you’ve chosen an effect, you’ll notice some adjustable sliders appear on the right side panel. These control the strength and other attributes of your custom spell.

  • Range: Dictates if the spell will be self-cast, touch-based, or aimed at a target (Self/Touch/Target).
  • Magnitude: Scales the damage and intensity of the spell. Ranges from 3 to 100.
  • Area: Dictates how large of an area the spell’s effects will spread when cast. Ranges from 0-100.
  • Duration: Dictates how long the spell’s effects will last. Ranges from 1 to 120 seconds.

As you tweak the sliders, you’ll find that the figures at the base of the right panel are updating. The symbol located at the far right corresponds to the Gold price associated with casting the spell, while the symbol at the left edge represents the Magicka cost of the same spell.

As a gamer, I’ll follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the custom spell creation section in the game interface.
2. In the left pane, select multiple spell effects that I want for my new spell. The more effects I choose, the more expensive my spell will become.
3. Once I’ve picked all the desired effects, I’ll move on to the text box at the top of the screen.
4. Here, I’ll enter a unique name for my custom spell.
5. Finally, I’ll click the ‘Create’ button to add the new spell to my Magic list. Now, my personalized spell is ready to be used in the game!

To craft spells exceeding your casting capabilities, simply design a spell with an extremely high magical energy requirement. Although the game will prevent you from creating a custom spell if you lack the necessary skill (like Destruction), it won’t restrict you from creating one that requires more magical energy than you possess. To avoid wasting Gold, always verify your maximum magical energy in the Character screen before crafting any new spells. If the energy cost of the custom spell is greater than your maximum, it’s best not to create it.

In their original form, custom spells cannot be deleted. But don’t worry! You can either use console commands or install mods to essentially remove them from the game.

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2025-04-24 22:04