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

Find the Heir

Guide your journey in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's main quest, 'Find the Heir.' Learn to gain trust and progress through Cyrodiil's challenges.

Find the Heir

The main quest in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion begins with finding the heir. This guide covers the main quest walkthrough, character building, and other essential tips for your journey. You will also find details on various guild quests and important locations throughout Cyrodiil.

The main questline, "Find the Heir," is a central part of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. To progress, you will engage with various characters and locations. For instance, an early step involves speaking to a specific character and then speaking to her again to give her plants, which earns her trust. This interaction is crucial for advancing in the main quest.

Beyond the main quest, Oblivion offers numerous other activities and storylines:

  • Daedric Shrine Quests: Locate every Daedric Shrine and complete their associated quests.
  • Fighter's Guild Quests: Find and complete every quest offered by the Fighter's Guild.
  • Thieves Guild Quests: Complete all quests for the Thieves Guild.
  • Mage's Guild Quests: Engage with the Mage's Guild storyline, which is essential for mastering custom spells and enhancing spellcasting abilities. This guild offers quests such as:
    • Liberation or Apprehension?: Locate a Necromancer informant and return him to the Arcane University to become a Warlock.
    • Information at a Price: Travel to Skingrad for information from Count Hassildor.
    • A Plot Revealed: Discover why the Mages Guild has stopped correspondence in Bruma, earning the Wizard's Fury spell and becoming a Wizard.
    • The Necromancer's Amulet: Find and return the Necromancer's Amulet to the Arcane University.
    • The Bloodworm Helm: Find and return the Bloodworm Helm to the Arcane University, leading to promotion to Master-Wizard.
    • Ambush: Oversee Battlemages against Necromancers and retrieve a unique Black Soul Gem.
    • Confront the King: Find the King of Worms to end Necromancer attacks, becoming an Arch-Mage.
  • Wayshrine Locations: Discover the locations of every Wayshrine.
  • Dungeon Locations: Find the best locations for Bandits and Marauders to target specific loot.
  • Player Houses: Discover where every player House can be found.
  • Vampires: Learn everything about Vampires, including their locations and how to become one.
  • The Shivering Isles: Coverage of how to start the Shivering Isles DLC.