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

Classes and Specializations

Optimize your Oblivion character by choosing the right class and specialization. Focus on major skills and combat, magic, or stealth for efficient leveling.

Classes and Specializations

Oblivion offers a robust character creation system, allowing players to choose from a wide array of pre-defined classes or to forge their own unique path with a custom class. Your chosen class is instrumental as it determines your major skills, which are the skills that contribute most sificantly to your character's level progression. Mastering these major skills is key to efficiently leveling up and becoming more powerful. Beyond the initial class selection, Oblivion features specializations: Combat, Magic, and Stealth. Each specialization grants a bonus to related skills, providing a focused advantage in a particular playstyle. For example, a Combat specialization might offer a bonus to Blade and Blunt skills, while a Magic specialization could boost Destruction and Mysticism. It is crucial to tailor your class and specialization to complement your chosen race and the desired playstyle you envision for your character. A Nord warrior might benefit from a Combat specialization, while an Altmer mage would naturally lean towards Magic, and a Khajiit thief would thrive with a Stealth specialization.