Why is Oblivion leveling broken?

Oblivion's leveling is considered broken because it pairs aggressive enemy level-scaling with an inefficient,, opaque system that punishes players for leveling up normally. If major skills increase too fast without corresponding attribute gains (specifically Endurance), enemies become drastically stronger, making the game harder at higher levels.
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Why is Oblivion levelling bad?

Oblivion's leveling is considered bad because of its level scaling, where enemies get stronger as you do, often outpacing your growth, making the game harder, not easier, as you level; combined with a confusing attribute system, players can become significantly weaker (under-leveled) by leveling too fast through popular skills, while beneficial loot tiers are missed, forcing players to use "efficient leveling" (a complex min-maxing technique) or mods to avoid being gimped. 
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Did they fix leveling in Oblivion remaster?

The remastered version of Oblivion is more than just a visual upgrade. One of the most impactful changes in comparison to the original game is the player's leveling progression. In short, the 2006 version of Oblivion featured a leveling system that was a bit of a headache, and the remaster fixes this.
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Why does it take so long to level up in Oblivion?

If you're just doing the main quest, attacking enemies, only using spells when you need to then you'll level up slowly. But if you're intentionally hopping around, spam casting, grabbing every herb you see then you're going to level up quickly with all those skills you're using much more than you would normally.
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What is the most powerful bow in Oblivion?

The Hatred's Soul Bow is widely considered the best overall bow in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, especially when acquired at level 19+, boasting high base damage (22+) and powerful Fire Damage/Drain Speed enchantments, found in Oblivion Gates. For early game, the Frostwyrm Bow from Dive Rock offers great power, while unique options like the Black Bow (bandit exclusive) and customizable Bound Bow (weightless) provide strong alternatives for different playstyles.
 
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How many hours to 100% Oblivion?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is about 27½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 184 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Will Oblivion ever get a remake?

Development and release

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was co-developed by Virtuos' Paris studio and Bethesda Game Studios. Both studios began development of the remaster in 2021.
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What is the quickest way to level up in Oblivion?

To level up fast in Oblivion, focus on repeatedly using skills like Sneak (crouching near walls/enemies), Athletics (running), and magic skills (casting self-damage/healing spells) for quick XP, while leveraging exploits like the Sleep/Load glitch (PC/Xbox) for massive boosts, and maximizing crafting (Alchemy/Enchanting) by combining ingredients or items for high-value sales/use. Crafting valuable potions or enchanting items gives big Mercantile and Enchanting XP, while completing Faction quests (Thieves Guild) and using Combat Skills (Sneak Attacks, Arena fights) also accelerate gains. 
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Is Bethesda going to fix Oblivion difficulty?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered finally has a new update with much-needed performance improvements and tweaks to the difficulty settings. Bethesda said update 1.2 focuses on fixes for quests, gameplay, and performance, and includes new damage settings.
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What is the most balanced race in Oblivion?

The Breton race is arguably the most balanced in Oblivion, though they are more magic-leaning due to their increased magic skills, like Conjuration, Mystician, and Restoration, plus their improved Willpower.
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Can you be a villain in Oblivion?

Skip the main story since no matter what you do you have no choice but to be the "hero." Do Daedric quests instead, join the Dark Brotherhood, indiscriminately murder and steal. Not much you can really do to do an actual evil playthrough though because theres no real karma system or choices with any consequences.
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Is there any point in leveling up in Oblivion?

Yes, leveling up changes what loot gets rolled for, it changes what enemies are available to fight, it changes what's in stores, and it allows you to increase your stats naturally. The leveling system in Oblivion gives you granularity to control the game experience.
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Was Morrowind or Oblivion better?

If you are a hardcore RPG enthusiast, someone who values a rich and layered narrative, or a fan of unique world-building, dive into Morrowind. Oblivion emerges superior for those leaning towards accessibility, grandeur, and a classical fantasy setting.
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Is the Oblivion remaster still Janky?

It still uses the original Oblivion Engine under the hood, so much of the old jank is still in there. It seems like the purposefully still used parts of the creation engine so it had that classic janky feel to it.
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Does Willpower Over 100 do anything in Oblivion?

For example, with 100 base Magicka and 100 Willpower, your Magicka regeneration rate will be 0.01 * ((. 02 * 100 Will) + . 75) * 100 Magicka = 2.75 Magicka points per second. The regeneration rate will continue to increase if your Willpower is increased past 100.
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How many endings are in Oblivion?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has one main ending to its central story, where you close the Oblivion Gates and defeat Mehrunes Dagon's forces, but players can influence minor details and the game itself never truly "ends," allowing endless exploration after the main quest. While there aren't drastically different branching conclusions for the main quest, your actions affect how the world sees you (e.g., as a hero or villain), and the "true" ending is a seamless continuation of the world.
 
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Is it possible to close all Oblivion gates?

There's a reward for completing the main quest, effectively closing all the gates, but not for shutting each one down individually. There's 10 "fixed" gate locations and then up to a maximum of 50 other randomly selected gates out of 90 possible locations.
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What's the strongest armor in Oblivion?

The strongest armor in Oblivion depends on whether you want heavy or light, with Daedric Armor and Madness Armor (from Shivering Isles) being top-tier heavy options, while Amber Armor (also Shivering Isles) excels in light armor, though unique enchanted sets like Crusader Relics and Umbra's Ebony Armor offer strong base protection and powerful enchantments, especially after being improved. For pure defense, Daedric often wins, but Madness Armor (Perfect variant) can reach higher ratings with crafting, and enchanted unique sets provide great utility. 
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What's the best sword in Oblivion?

The best sword in Oblivion depends on your playstyle, but Umbra (high base damage, Soul Trap, zero weight as quest item) and Dawnfang/Duskfang (DLC, switches between fire/frost, auto-recharges) are top contenders, with Umbra often cited for overall power and early acquisition, while Dawnfang offers versatility, says YouTube and IGN. For frost enthusiasts, Chillrend provides potent frost damage and weakness, obtainable through a quest in Cheydinhal, notes YouTube. 
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Who is the strongest enemy in Oblivion?

While many consider Jyggalag, the Gatekeeper, or high-level Goblin Warlords as top contenders due to stats, the actual hardest to fight is often the Giant Slaughterfish, especially during the Thieves Guild quest, because of its scaled health (1000 HP at level 50), underwater environment, and constant staggering attacks. However, if you consider lore and raw power, Jyggalag, a literal god, is technically the strongest. 
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