Player Ignores Oblivion Remastered’s Main Quest, Regrets It When Facing Impossible Kvatch Battle

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Summary

  • One Oblivion Remastered player found themselves completely overwhelmed at the Kvatch gate after ignoring the main quest until level 15.
  • Oblivion Remastered players are generally advised to tackle Kvatch as soon as possible, as the game’s enemy scaling makes it ridiculously difficult later on.
  • PC players also have the option of making their experience more bearable with mods.

A player of “The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered” recently chose to bypass the main storyline to leisurely discover Cyrodiil, but soon found themselves wishing they hadn’t when they eventually reached Kvatch. This situation underscores one of the contentious features shared by both “Oblivion” and its latest reboot—tough enemy progression.

One key feature that draws praise from many in Bethesda’s RPGs is the immersive experience of becoming fully engrossed within expansive open worlds. As a result, experienced players frequently recommend newcomers to leisurely delve into the exploration instead of hastily completing the main storyline of each Bethesda game. This advice applies equally well to games like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, which follows this pattern, as it does to its highly acclaimed remaster, released on April 22.

After deciding to apply this guidance, Reddit user MaximumCashew0 spent quite some time wandering around Cyrodiil before resuming the game’s primary storyline, gradually increasing their character level up to 15. However, they soon wished they hadn’t when they eventually tackled the Kvatch quest in Oblivion Remastered. Due to how enemy difficulty is adjusted, MaximumCashew0 encountered a string of foes, including around half a dozen Atronachs and nearly as many Daedroths, alongside other fearsome creatures.

Oblivion Remastered’s Kvatch Quest Should Be Done ASAP

The video clip of the initial main mission, which MaximumCashew0 posted on Reddit, demonstrates them getting killed within just 10 seconds after nearing the Kvatch gate. Upon reflection, the player expressed remorse for heeding the usual advice to postpone the main quest, describing it as a “dramatic increase in difficulty” compared to most of what they had experienced within the game so far. Many Reddit users responded sympathetically, admitting their own difficulties with the same mission and advising other players to tackle the Kvatch quest in Oblivion Remastered as soon as possible.

In 2005, Bethesda focused on adjusting the difficulty level dynamically for all areas of Oblivion, making it playable at any level. However, this approach led to some ongoing issues, particularly abrupt challenge surges during crucial story parts. Hurrying through the main quest is a solution to avoid these difficulties, but it’s not the ideal way to enjoy a sprawling RPG like Oblivion.

Another approach to address this matter is by utilizing custom mods available for the remastered edition of “Oblivion Remastered”. These mods, developed within the gaming community, tackle the issue by setting limits on enemy levels or readjusting quests in creative ways. However, it’s essential to note that the game doesn’t officially endorse modding. As such, these unofficial solutions are exclusively accessible on PC platforms and are compatible only with the Steam version of the game.

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2025-05-10 00:53