Skills & Abilities
Oblivion features a robust skill system that allows for deep character customization and progression. Your character's abilities are determined by a set of core skills that improve through use, influencing your effectiveness in combat, exploration, and social interactions. Mastering these skills is key to becoming a formidable adventurer.
There are 21 distinct skills in Oblivion, divided into three categories: Combat, Magic, and Stealth. Each skill has a corresponding attribute that it is linked to, and leveling up these skills contributes to your overall character level. Choosing which skills to focus on will define your character's strengths and weaknesses.
- Combat Skills: Include Blade, Blunt, Hand to Hand, Archery, Defense, and Heavy Armor. These skills directly impact your proficiency in physical combat.
- Magic Skills: Encompass Destruction, Restoration, Alteration, Illusion, Conjuration, and Mysticism. These govern your ability to cast spells.
- Stealth Skills: Consist of Sneak, Security, Speechcraft, Acrobatics, Light Armor, and Alchemy. These aid in evasion, lockpicking, persuasion, and utility.
Beyond these core skills, your character also possesses Attributes, such as Strength, Intelligence, Willpower, Agility, Speed, Endurance, Personality, and Luck. These attributes influence various aspects of your character, including health, magicka, fatigue, and skill effectiveness. Investing in the right skills and attributes will shape your unique playstyle and unlock your true potential in the world of Cyrodiil.
Skill Categories and Example Skills
| Category | Example Skills | Primary Function |
|---|---|---|
| Combat | Blade, Archery, Heavy Armor | Direct physical confrontation |
| Magic | Destruction, Restoration, Conjuration | Spellcasting and arcane abilities |
| Stealth | Sneak, Security, Speechcraft | Subtlety, evasion, and social interaction |