In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, you’ll need to select a birthsign when creating your character. This choice might seem relatively arbitrary, but it has a massive bearing on your journey, and some birthsigns aren’t worth your time.
In this guide, I’ll break down the core differences between each birthsign, giving you the information you need to make an informed choice in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
Which birthsign is best in Oblivion Remastered? Let’s find out.
What’s the Best Birthsign in Oblivion Remastered
Most experienced players will tell you that The Atronach birthsign is the best in Oblivion Remastered. Those born under The Atronach have a solid Magicka pool and can absorb incoming spells to restore that Magicka, and eliminate a lot of damage. They’re powerful in combat (if you want to focus on mage skills), and it’s great for multi-talented builds.
Here’s a quick breakdown of all the other birthsigns in Oblivion Remastered and what they’re best for:
The Warrior
Pick The Warrior if you intend to focus heavily on melee combat. This birthsign offers boosts in endurance and strength, both of which are critical skills in Oblivion Remastered.
The Thief
If you’re intending to be stealthy and agile, you’ll want the pick The Thief birthsign in Oblivion Remastered. This birthsign gives boosts to luck, speed, and agility, all of which are beneficial for those taking a stealthier path through the game.
The Lord
The Lord is a mixed bag of a birthsign, offering a power that slowly restores health over time but giving the player a permanent debuff against any fire damage. This can prove to be a thorn in your side when tackling Oblivion gates.
The Apprentice
The Apprentice offers a nice boost of Magicka points right off the bat, but the trade is that you’re much more vulnerable to magic-based attacks – and that’s a permanent kicker.
The Lover
The Lover is often seen as one of the worst birthsigns in Oblivion Remastered, as the only advantage is the power to paralyse one enemy for ten seconds once a day. By doing this, you’ll become immediately fatigued, which can knock you out mid-fight.
The Steed
If you want to be as fast as possible, you’ll want to select The Steed in Oblivion Remastered. This birthsign offers a 20-point boost to speed from the get-go, but it’s not like it’s impossible to level that stat just by running around…
The Shadow
If the Dark Brotherhood is your ideal destination, you’ll want to pick The Shadow birthsign in Oblivion Remastered. By selecting this birthsign, you’ll be gifted the ability to become invisible for 60 seconds, once a day. That comes in handy when you’re performing assassin-related duties.
The Tower
Most players will agree that The Tower is an awful birthsign in Oblivion Remastered. It offers powers that can be found naturally in the open world of Cyrodiil, and the instant unlock ability isn’t worth that much once your lockpicking skill has been worked on.
The Ritual
The Ritual isn’t a bad birthsign in Oblivion Remastered. It offers two core powers, both of which are interesting if nothing else. The first causes undead enemies to flee in terror, while the second will restore your health in an instant, once a day.
The Mage
As you can imagine, The Mage is a birthsign that’s perfect for anyone focusing on a Magicka build. It facilitates a 50-point boost right off the bat, and it has no core disadvantages. This is one of the most winning birthsigns in Oblivion Remastered.
The Lady
The Lady is a great birthsign to pick for a traditional melee-based build. It’ll give you a boost in willpower and endurance, both of which are critical for surviving tough fights. This could be the second-best birthsign in Oblivion Remastered behind The Atronach.
The Serpent
The Serpent is another birthsign in Oblivion Remastered that can feel a little pointless. Once a day, you’ll be able to poison your enemies while dispelling magic attacks, but it’ll make you very fatigued mid-battle.
Which is your favourite birthsign in Oblivion Remastered? Let me know in the comments, or join the Insider Gaming forum.
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