The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Enchantment Effects List

Learn the Oblivion enchantment effects list to imbue gear with powerful magical benefits. Create custom equipment for combat and skill enhancement.

Enchantment Effects List

Enchanting is a powerful tool in Oblivion, allowing players to imbue weapons, armor, and jewelry with magical effects. These enchantments can provide a wide range of benefits, from increased combat prowess to enhanced magical abilities and improved survivability. Understanding the various enchantment effects and their potential applications is key to creating powerful custom gear that complements your character's build and playstyle.

Enchantments are applied using Sigil Stones, obtained from Oblivion Gates, at an Arcane Enchanter. The type and strength of the enchantment depend on the Sigil Stone used. You can choose from a vast array of effects, categorized by their primary function: damage, attribute enhancement, skill boosts, resistances, and utility effects. Combining multiple enchantments on a single item is possible, creating truly legendary pieces of equipment.

Common Enchantment Effects:

  • Damage: Fire Damage, Frost Damage, Shock Damage, Soul Trap, Absorb Health/Magicka/Stamina.
  • Attribute Enhancement: Fortify Strength, Fortify Intelligence, Fortify Willpower, Fortify Agility, Fortify Endurance, Fortify Luck.
  • Skill Boosts: Fortify Blade, Fortify Destruction, Fortify Sneak, Fortify Speechcraft, etc.
  • Resistances: Resist Fire, Resist Frost, Resist Shock, Resist Magic, Resist Disease, Resist Poison.
  • Utility: Water Walking, Water Breathing, Feather, Shield, Invisibility, Chameleon.

The effectiveness of an enchantment is determined by the quality of the Sigil Stone and the item being enchanted. Higher-tier Sigil Stones (Grand, Exquisite) produce more potent effects. You can experiment with different combinations to create gear tailored to their specific needs, such as a sword that deals fire damage and drains health, or armor that provides resistance to magic and fortifies the wearer's agility.