Oblivion Remastered: 9 Best Star Signs To Choose

At the start of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, as you’re making your way through the underground passages of the prison, you encounter Emperor Uriel and his entourage once more.

As I take a break from my virtual adventures, I strike up a conversation with this stranger, asking about their zodiac sign. It’s not the usual topic of discussion between prisoners, but it seems crucial to the development of our characters in this game we’re both playing, unbeknownst to us.

During this process, the zodiac sign you pick could subtly or noticeably influence the overall shape of your character’s development.

Feel free to pick any symbol that appeals to you, but by considering its alignment with your selected race’s unique skills, you may find yourself crafting a character that surpasses your initial ideas for optimal performance.

Among the 13 astrological signs I’m fond of, let me share my favorites without a specific ranking, along with some suggestions for crafting themes around each one:

* Aries: The Ram’s fiery spirit and determination inspire me to take bold actions and chase my dreams fearlessly. To build around this sign, focus on stories about overcoming obstacles, leadership, and personal growth.
* Taurus: The Bull’s steadfastness and appreciation for beauty remind me of the importance of staying grounded and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Develop themes centered around home, nature, and material possessions that bring joy and comfort.
* Gemini: The Twins’ adaptability and curiosity inspire me to keep an open mind, seek knowledge, and maintain a strong connection with others. Craft narratives focusing on communication, learning, and friendship.
* Cancer: The Crab’s nurturing nature and emotional depth remind me of the importance of family, empathy, and creating a safe space for loved ones. Build around themes of home, comfort, and protecting those we care about deeply.
* Leo: The Lion’s regal presence and passion inspire me to embrace my own power, creativity, and leadership. Develop stories centered on self-expression, achievement, and the pursuit of personal greatness.
* Virgo: The Maiden’s meticulous nature and attention to detail remind me of the importance of hard work, organization, and service to others. Craft narratives focusing on efficiency, productivity, and helping those in need.
* Libra: The Scales’ love for balance and harmony inspire me to strive for fairness, diplomacy, and finding equilibrium in all aspects of life. Develop stories centered on relationships, negotiation, and the search for justice and peace.
* Scorpio: The Scorpion’s intensity and resourcefulness remind me of the importance of passion, determination, and perseverance. Build around themes of mystery, transformation, and uncovering hidden truths.
* Sagittarius: The Archer’s adventurous spirit and love for knowledge inspire me to explore new ideas, travel, and seek wisdom from diverse sources. Develop narratives focusing on exploration, higher learning, and the pursuit of personal growth through experiences.
* Capricorn: The Goat’s practicality and ambition remind me of the importance of discipline, responsibility, and achieving long-term goals. Build around themes of career development, structure, and the pursuit of success.
* Aquarius: The Water Bearer’s humanitarian spirit and originality inspire me to think outside the box, embrace my individuality, and champion causes that matter to me. Develop stories centered on innovation, social justice, and personal freedom.
* Pisces: The Fish’s empathy and creativity remind me of the importance of compassion, intuition, and spiritual growth. Build around themes of art, music, dreams, and the search for meaning in life.

9.
The Thief

Up All Night To Get Lucky

Effects

Description

Fortify Agility

Increases Agility by 10 points

Fortify Luck

Increases Luck by 10 points

Fortify Speed

Increases Speed by 10 points

A sword fight can be likened to a lethal game of cat-and-mouse; it’s all about feinting and dodging, never staying in one spot twice in quick succession. If you prefer a playstyle that involves a lot of agility and maneuverability, the astrological sign that might suit you best could be the Thief, not too surprisingly.

Capturing a Thief grants you three instant boosts: Agility, Speed, and Luck are fortified, which immediately increases your totals for each by 10 points respectively.

This suits individuals who appreciate swift, stealthy character development, such as assassins and thieves exceptionally well. Moreover, the luck bonus will enhance your general proficiency growth rate.

A success rate higher than 50% over the baseline will boost your skill experience growth by a percentage. Additionally, luck develops slower compared to other fundamental attributes, which means you’ll get a slight advantage in leveling up early on.

8.
The Lady

Cast More, Live Longer

Effects

Description

Fortify Endurance

Increases Endurance by 10 points

Fortify Willpower

Increases Willpower by 10 points

It can be incredibly aggravating when, right in the thick of a pivotal fight, you find yourself running short on health and with no more magical energy left.

Initially, you were expected to easily win the fight, but now things have taken an unexpected turn as you hurriedly drink potions and wait for your magical energy to recover. To minimize such situations in the future, opt for ‘The Lady’ (as a strategy or character choice).

Under the guidance of the Lady star sign, you’ll receive a boost in both Willpower and Endurance, adding an additional 10 points to each attribute. Your Willpower controls the rate at which your Magic Power recovers, and your Endurance sets your fundamental health level.

Combining these figures will help ascertain your level of Fatigue. The character, particularly useful for mages specializing in up-close spells, can remain engaged in battle for extended periods.

Increasing your Endurance will not only beef you up initially, but it will additionally augment the extra health you acquire with each level-up, aiding you in becoming more robust during the early stages of the game.

7.
The Atronach

A Little Grief Now For More Power Later

Effects

Description

Fortify Magicka

Increases Magicka by 150 points

Spell Absorption

50% chance of absorbing spells cast at them

Stunted Magicka

Magicka regeneration is halted

Many role-playing games have character builds that necessitate a bit more struggle at the beginning, offering the hope of increased power and potential down the line. If you’re into strategic, long-term play, no astrological symbol embodies this approach quite like the Atronarch.

As an avid gamer immersed in the world of Oblivion, if I were to choose this star sign, it’d strip me of my passive Magicka regeneration. This implies that instead of naturally refilling my Magicka over time, I’d have to rely on potions, magical wells, or Magicka Essences to recharge.

Instead of that, you’ll receive an additional 150 points on your Magicka gauge, along with a 50% chance for spells to restore your Magicka rather than reducing your health. Essentially, it increases the odds that any spell cast on you has a 50/50 chance of refilling your Magicka instead of causing damage to your health.

As a gamer, I’ve found that my star sign can be merciless during the initial stages, but once I’ve got the right gear and an ample supply of Magicka potions at my disposal, that spell absorption ability becomes a game-changer, significantly boosting my survivability in the heat of battle.

6.
The Warrior

Throw A Punch

Effects

Description

Fortify Endurance

Increases Endurance by 10 points

Fortify Strength

Increases Strength by 10 points

If you don’t have any desire to dabble in magic or prefer simple actions like wielding a weapon, your zodiac sign should align with that choice. In other words, if you prioritize brute strength, then you might identify with the Warrior sign.

The Warrior and the Lady share a common trait: each grants an additional 10 points to a specific stat. However, while the Lady boosts Willpower, the Warrior enhances Strength through its second advantage.

Just as anticipated, increased Endurance and Strength lead to enhanced health and melee damage respectively, making you a formidable combat tank during intense encounters.

If you’re choosing a brute force strategy, the Warrior is ready to support you. Additionally, having higher strength allows for increased carrying capacity, enabling you to gather more treasure from chests and fallen enemies.

5.
The Lover

Sealed With A Kiss

Effects

Description

Lover’s Kiss (Greater Power)

Paralyzes the target for 10 seconds and reduces the caster’s fatigue by 120 points. Can be used once per day

At times, when engaged in combat with an adversary who is both formidable and elusive, it’s challenging to land a successful blow or even momentarily disarm them, despite having the power and tools to inflict damage. The issue lies not in our ability to harm them, but in our inability to find an opportunity for a decisive strike.

As a fervent admirer, I’d like to share an intriguing insight: If you find yourself troubled by a specific predicament, consider aligning with the enchanting Lover zodiac sign. This celestial figure grants access to a potent secret charm aptly named “The Lover’s Kiss.

Using the charm spell “Lover’s Kiss,” any adversary or non-player character becomes utterly immobilized for a duration of 10 seconds, rendering them completely vulnerable to any damage your attack squad has prepared.

One potential rephrasing for your text could be: “Lover’s Kiss has two disadvantages – it can only be used once daily and it consumes 120 fatigue points. But, by choosing to play as an Imperial, you gain access to the Star of the West greater power, which can help mitigate these issues.

As a dedicated gamer, I find myself in situations where I need that extra edge to conquer my daily challenges. Much like the powerful ‘Lover’s Kiss’ item, there’s this unique artifact I use once a day that instantly wipes away 100 fatigue from my stats. When I pair it with another similar item, miraculously, my total fatigue loss is reduced to just 20. It’s like having a secret weapon that keeps me going strong throughout the game!

4.
The Ritual

Everyone Likes Free Spells

Effects

Description

Blessed Word

Forces the undead to flee in horror for 30 seconds. Can be used multiple times per day at the cost of 40 Magicka points per cast

Mara’s Gift (Greater Power)

Restores 200 points of health. Can be used once per day

One inconvenient aspect of configuring for spellcasting is that it may require some time before you can effectively establish an adequate collection of spells.

At the onset of the game, you’ll find yourself without any funds to purchase spells initially. Many of the top-tier items are tied to quests. If you’re keen on starting your collection off, give the Ritual a try.

In this game, the star sign associated with The Ritual bestows you with two initial skills: Blessed Word and Mara’s Gift. For a total of 40 units of Magicka, Blessed Word causes any undead creatures in close proximity to retreat from you for a duration of 30 seconds, much like the Turn Undead ability. On the other hand, Mara’s Gift offers you the unique ability to replenish your health by 200 points without spending any Magicka once per day.

The Blissful Term suits adventurers who delight in traversing vast landscapes, as the subterranean regions of Cyrodiil teem with fallen foes. Mara’s Grace is an ideal backup healing solution, given that it doesn’t drain any Magicka or Stamina resources.

3.
The Lord

Take A Punch

Effects

Description

Shield

Increases Armor Rating by 15

Resist Magic

Increases magic resistance by 15%

In my book, staying one step ahead of your opponents is crucial, even if they seem stronger. Sometimes, enduring longer in a battle can be just as effective as launching an offensive. If you’re thinking about adopting a defensive strategy, I’d say go for the Tortoise zodiac sign – they’re known for their resilience and tenacity!

God grants you the Shield and Magic Resistance enhancements, boosting your Armor Score by 15 units and your magical resistance by 15%. This armor upgrade proves beneficial at the start and continues to be so as it safeguards you even before you’re fully armored, while further amplifying your protection when you are.

Regarding magic resistance, it essentially signifies a reduced vulnerability to magic attacks. This translates into you sustaining 15% less damage from spells or magical assaults. Essentially, you’re inherently tougher and more durable across all aspects, enhancing your overall durability.

By the way, in the initial version of Oblivion, this particular star sign exhibited a distinct influence, granting a reduced capacity for healing and making you vulnerable to fire, neither of which were retained in the current gameplay.

2.
The Apprentice

A Risk-Taker’s Magic Build

Effects

Description

Fortify Magicka

Increases Magicka by 100 points

Weakness to Magic

Increases susceptibility to magic by 100%

In simpler terms, a “glass cannon” is a character or strategy that deals significant damage but lacks protection or defense capabilities.

This essentially translates to focusing completely on dealing maximum damage, at the potential cost of one’s own protection. If you’re looking for a character build that resembles a ‘glass cannon’ (high damage output but low defense), then consider choosing the Apprentice class.

As a character from “The Apprentice,” you receive an enhancement for your magical abilities, boosting your Magicka by a significant 100 points. Yet, there’s a catch: you become completely vulnerable to any magic attacks that come your way, with a full 100% susceptibility.

Building it might be very hazardous, particularly if you’re not accompanied by any allies. However, the additional Magic power you’d gain could instead be utilized for casting spells from afar or summoning help, thus maintaining your safety.

Additionally, you could lessen the penalty slightly by choosing a Breton character, who naturally receive an extra 50 points in their Resistance Magic attribute as part of their standard equipment.

1.
The Mage

Simple Magic Perks

Effects

Description

Fortify Magicka

Increases Magicka by 50 points

In some cases, a build doesn’t have to be overly complex to work effectively. For example, if you wish to cast additional spells during combat without incurring penalties from other star signs, then the Mage might be the right choice for you. If something isn’t broken, there’s no need to mend it.

For the Mage zodiac sign, there’s only one ability granted: a perpetual boost of 50 additional points to your Magic Reservoir. Unlike the Atronach or Apprentice signs, it doesn’t come with any extra features or embellishments.

Picking it may not be the most exciting choice among star signs, but there’s a certain charm in its simplicity. And, when it doesn’t have any downsides, it can indeed be quite enjoyable.

If you’re seriously considering diving into magic, those additional points will significantly enhance your options in the initial stages of the game. For a short period, you won’t have to stress too much about discovering other methods to boost your Magicka gauge. Essentially, it means less effort and fewer headaches for you!

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2025-04-26 17:41