Master Trainers & Skill Mastery
Achieving true mastery in Oblivion's skills requires seeking out the elusive Master Trainers. These individuals are the pinnacle of their craft, capable of pushing your skills to their absolute limit, often beyond the typical level cap. Reaching them and affording their training is a sificant undertaking, but the rewards are substantial.
Master Trainers are typically found in remote locations, associated with specific guilds, or hidden away due to their unique knowledge. Accessing their services often involves completing a challenging quest or demonstrating exceptional skill in their respective discipline. The cost of master training is also considerably higher than lower-level trainers, so ensure you have ample gold.
| Skill | Master Trainer | Location | Quest/Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blade | Grommok gro-Barok | Dushnikh Yal (Orc Stronghold) | None (pay gold) |
| Blunt | Uumzak | Morthol Mine | None (pay gold) |
| Hand to Hand | Crassius Curio | Imperial City (Curio's House) | None (pay gold) |
| Archery | Athis | Windshear (ship docked at Anvil) | None (pay gold) |
| Heavy Armor | Torbal the Absent | Leyawiin Fighters Guild | None (pay gold) |
| Block | The Adoring Fan | Imperial City (after main quest completion) | None (pay gold) |
| Light Armor | J'Skarra | Anvil Fighters Guild | None (pay gold) |
| Destruction | Gelekh | Imperial City Arcane University | None (pay gold) |
| Alteration | Dram | Imperial City Arcane University | None (pay gold) |
| Illusion | Vesna | Imperial City Mages Guild | None (pay gold) |
| Restoration | Oleta | Imperial City Arcane University | None (pay gold) |
| Conjuration | Gothren | Imperial City Arcane University | None (pay gold) |
| Mysticism | Gelekh | Imperial City Arcane University | None (pay gold) |
| Alchemy | Falanu Hlaalu | Bravil Alchemist | None (pay gold) |
| Sneak | Mush-Jee-Nee | Imperial City Waterfront | None (pay gold) |
| Lockpicking | Fingers | Bravil Thieves Guild | None (pay gold) |
| Pickpocket | Arcturus | Imperial City Waterfront | None (pay gold) |
| Speechcraft | The Gray Fox | Imperial City (Thieves Guild quests) | Requires completing Thieves Guild quests |
| Athletics | Garridan | Imperial City Arena | None (pay gold) |
| Mercantile | Fingers | Bravil Thieves Guild | None (pay gold) |
| Security | Fingers | Bravil Thieves Guild | None (pay gold) |
Reaching level 100 in a skill unlocks the 'Master' level training, allowing you to reach the absolute cap. This is crucial for characters aiming for maximum efficiency and power. Remember that some master trainers require you to have completed specific guild quests or reached a certain level before they will train you.