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

Getting Started

Start your adventure in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Use the Mysterious Note to join the Thieves Guild and gain Mages Guild benefits.

Getting Started

Begin your adventure in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered by familiarizing yourself with key game mechanics and available resources. IGN's Oblivion Walkthrough Table of Contents offers a Main Quest Walkthrough, a Character Building Guide, and insights into aspects the game doesn't explicitly tell you. These resources are invaluable for new and returning players.

To join the Thieves Guild, there are two reliable methods. One involves getting arrested, which is often the easiest way to trigger the initial quest chain. Another method, though not detailed here, is also available.

  • Getting Arrested:
    1. Commit a crime, such as attacking a guard in the Imperial City or stealing a red-marked item.
    2. Choose to go to jail when arrested.
    3. Serve your sentence by sleeping in jail; this will decrease one of your skills by a single point.
    4. After serving your sentence, you will receive a Mysterious Note, which is the first step in joining the Thieves Guild.