Character creation in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is your first and most sificant step in shaping your hero's destiny. This process allows you to define your character's appearance, race, class, and births, each of which has a profound impact on your gameplay experience. Taking your time here ensures you create a character that als with your desired playstyle and offers the best foundation for your adventures in Cyrodiil.
The Opening Sequence
Your journey begins in an Imperial prison, where you'll be prompted to create your character. The initial steps involve choosing your race, which dictates starting skill bonuses and racial abilities. Following this, you'll select your class, either from a pre-defined list or by creating a custom class, which further refines your starting skills and attributes. Finally, you'll choose a births, granting a unique passive or active ability.
Race Selection
As detailed in another section, each of the ten playable races (Altmer, Bosmer, Dunmer, Nord, Imperial, Breton, Redguard, Orc, Khajiit, Argonian) offers distinct advantages. Consider your preferred playstyle: mages might favor Altmer or Breton for their magical affinity, warriors might choose Nord or Orc for their combat prowess, and thieves or assassins might opt for Bosmer or Khajiit for their agility and stealth bonuses.
Class Selection and Starting Skills
You can choose from several pre-made classes like Warrior, Mage, Thief, or various hybrid archetypes. Alternatively, you can create a custom class. This involves selecting seven major skills. These skills receive a +5 bonus and level up faster, contributing more sificantly to your character's overall level. Your choice of major skills should al with your intended playstyle. For example, a warrior would select combat-focused skills like Blade, Blunt, and Heavy Armor, while a mage would choose Destruction, Mysticism, and Alteration.
Attribute Allocation
Based on your chosen race and major skills, your character will have starting values for seven primary attributes: Strength, Intelligence, Willpower, Agility, Speed, Endurance, and Personality. These attributes govern your character's effectiveness in various skills. While you can influence attribute gains sificantly through gameplay, your starting distribution provides an initial advantage.
Birthss and Their Effects
Your births is chosen from twelve celestial constellations, each offering a unique benefit. These range from passive bonuses like increased Magicka or Health to powerful active abilities that can be used once per day. Examples include The Warrior (increased melee damage), The Mage (increased Magicka), The Thief (increased lockpicking), and The Serpent (a powerful offensive spell). Choosing the right births can complement your race and class choice.
Appearance Customization
Beyond the mechanical aspects, you can customize your character's physical appearance, including gender, facial features, hair, and skin tone. While this doesn't affect gameplay, it allows for a more personalized and immersive experience as you create your avatar for the world of Cyrodiil.
The Importance of Early Choices
The decisions you make during character creation have a lasting impact. While Oblivion is forgiving and allows for diverse character development, a well-thought-out character build will make your early game smoother and your journey more rewarding. Consider how your race, class, and births synergize to create the hero you envision.