Oblivion Remastered Leveling System Explained

Oblivion Remastered leveling system

The Elder Scrolls IV brings many changes, including a whole new Oblivion Remastered leveling system. While the graphic, which you can tweak in the PC settings, is amazing, the leveling system feels like a mix between the classic, old-school leveling from Oblivion and the smoother, modern style from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. This new system can be confusing for both new and returning players.

This guide will explain the Oblivion Remastered leveling system and how you can level up quickly.

Overview of the Oblivion Remastered Leveling System

Oblivion Remastered leveling system
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The Oblivion Remastered leveling system depends on both your Major and Minor skills. Every time you level up any skill, you gain experience points (XP) toward your next character level. However, leveling Major Skills gives you much more XP than leveling Minor Skills.

When you level up, you earn 12 Virtue Points. You can spend these points on the seven main attributes:

  • Strength
  • Intelligence
  • Willpower
  • Agility
  • Speed
  • Endurance
  • Personality
  • Luck

You can distribute these points however you want, but you cannot put more than 5 points into a single attribute at once. This is different from the original Oblivion, where your attribute increases depending on how many times you leveled related skills.

How to Level Up in Oblivion Remastered

To level up your character, you need to level your skills. Your Major Skills are the seven skills tied to your chosen class during character creation. Leveling these skills gives you a big boost in XP. Minor Skills also give XP, but much less—usually less than one-tenth of what Major Skills give.

You level skills by performing actions related to them:

  • To level Security, pick locks.
  • To level Blade or Blunt, hit enemies with those weapons.
  • To level Armor skills, get hit while wearing that armor type.
  • To level Alchemy, craft potions and poisons.

Focusing on your Major Skills will help you level up faster. Since Minor Skills also add XP now, most players will level up quicker than in the original game.

Leveling Up: Rest and Meditation

When you gain enough XP to level up, a message will appear in the top-left corner saying, “Your (skill) increased. You should rest and meditate on what you’ve learned.” You’ll also see a bronze moon icon in the top-right corner.

To actually level up, you must sleep in a bed you own or rent. Simply waiting or standing around won’t trigger the level-up screen. You can:

  • Rent a room at an inn
  • Buy a house with a bed
  • Use a bedroll

It doesn’t matter how long you sleep. When you wake up, you’ll see the level-up screen where you can spend your 12 Virtue Points on attributes.

After assigning your points, click Confirm to continue your adventure.

A Few Helpful Tips to Keep in Mind as You Journey Through Tamriel

Now that you’ve understood the Oblivion Remastered leveling system, here are a few key details that are worth keeping in mind.

  • If you keep leveling skills after your XP bar is full, the extra XP will roll over to your next level.
  • Plan your Major Skills carefully to match your playstyle for faster leveling.
  • Remember to rest often to trigger level-ups and keep your character growing.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered leveling system may feel new and unfamiliar to some players, but Bethesda has definitely upgraded the system to improve the overall experience. By focusing on Major Skills and remembering to rest to level up, you’ll grow stronger quickly and enjoy your journey through Tamriel.

And that’s all you need to know about the Oblivion Remastered leveling system. For more Oblivion content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.