The best birthsigns to pick – Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

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In the initial stages of Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, you’ll find yourself navigating a dimly lit dungeon. At some point, you’ll be asked to select your character’s birthsign. There are a dozen options in total, each offering unique advantages or occasionally disadvantages for your character. This decision is significant, so take your time before making it.

The best birthsigns to pick in Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

You can find all the birthsigns and their attributes below:

Birthsign Advantages and Disadvantages
The Apprentice Will gain increased Magicka (100) but also develops a weakness to magic and becomes 100% more susceptible to it.
The Atronach Increases Magicka by 150%, gains a 50% chance to absorb incoming spells, but cannot regen any Magicka.
The Lady Willpower and Endurance increased by 10 points.
The Lord Armor Rating increased by 15 points, and magic resistance increased by 15%.
The Lover Gives you the Lover’s Kiss greater power. It can be used once a day to paralyze an enemy for 10 seconds, costing 120 points of Fatigue.
The Mage Increase Magicka by 50 points.
The Ritual Can restore 200 points of health once per day, can cast Blessed Word to force undead to flee for 30 seconds. Costs 40 Magicka to cast and can be cast multiple times a day.
The Serpent Can cast the Serpent spell, dealing 3 points of damage for 20 seconds. This will cure poison, dispels 90 points and damage Fatigue 100 points to the caster. Can only be used once per day.
The Shadow Can cast invisibility once per day. It lasts for 60 seconds. 
The Steed Increases speed by 20 points.
The Thief Increases Agility, Luck, and Speed by 10 points each.
The Tower Tower Key that opens one lock of average difficulty per day. Reflect 5% of all incoming damage for 120 seconds, once per day.
The Warrior Endurance and Strength increased by 10 points each.

In my opinion, fun should be prioritized above all else when choosing a birthsign, as it contributes to the gaming style you prefer the most. However, it’s essential to acknowledge that some mathematical aspects of the game may offer more financial benefits compared to others.

For those who wield magic, The Atronach is an excellent choice. It offers increased Magicka, a 50% probability of deflecting incoming spells, and an added benefit – when it absorbs a spell, you receive additional Magicka from it, which can help counter the disadvantage of non-regenerating Magicka.

If you’re considering different characters, The Thief could be an excellent choice as it enhances Agility, Luck, and Speed by three times, which are all valuable stats in the initial stages of the game. On the other hand, if your strategy is primarily focused on combat, the Warrior could suit you better, as it provides a 10-point enhancement for both Endurance and Strength.

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2025-04-25 12:27