Oblivion Remastered Beginner's Guide: 9 Must-Do Things After the Tutorial ~ HaploGamingChef

Getting Started in Oblivion Remastered: What to Know First

If you’ve just stepped into the freshly updated world of Oblivion Remastered, welcome to the chaos. With nine massive cities, a bunch of guilds, and quests popping up everywhere, it’s super easy to get overwhelmed right out of the gate. But don’t worry—we’ve got your back. Whether you’re coming in fresh or revisiting after years away, this beginner’s guide will help you get the best possible start.

Right after you escape the tutorial sewers, the world of Cyrodiil opens up. But what should you actually do first? There are tons of options, but some choices will give you a much smoother and more rewarding start. This guide breaks down nine must-do things that'll give you better gear, more gold, helpful skills, and a serious edge in those early hours.

1. Save Before Leaving the Sewers

Before you even step out into the open world, do this one smart thing: create a save file right at the sewer exit gate. That gate gives you your final chance to tweak your character—appearance, race, stats, even your name. If you make a mistake or just want to try a different build later, you won’t need to replay the whole intro sequence again. Just reload that save, make some changes, and jump back in.

This is especially handy for testing different classes or playstyles without wasting time. If you’re planning to experiment a lot, this tip alone saves hours.

Key Takeaways:

Save before exiting the sewers.
You can edit any part of your character from this save.
Skips the entire intro when testing new builds.

2. Find a Free Bed (Yes, Seriously)

You can’t level up in Oblivion Remastered without sleeping in a bed. But there’s a catch—you can’t just sleep anywhere. Most beds are owned by someone, and sleeping in them counts as trespassing. Early on, gold is tight, and even the cheapest house in the Imperial City costs 2,000 coins.

Luckily, there are a couple of free options early on:

Abandoned Shack in the Waterfront District
Head south from the Imperial City’s main gates. There’s an old shack down by the water with bedrolls inside. Two squatters might tell you to leave, but they won’t actually do anything about it.
Alswell Inn
North of the Imperial City, follow the Red Ring Road to the town of Alswell. The villagers are invisible due to a magical mishap. Help them out by finishing the “Zero Visibility” quest, and they’ll hook you up with a free room that includes a bed and storage chest.

Key Takeaways:

You need sleep to level up.
Early-game inns cost gold, but free options exist.
Alswell Inn offers a bed and safe storage.

3. Join the Right Guilds Early

One of the best parts of Oblivion Remastered is the guild system. Whether you're into magic, combat, stealth, or mayhem, there's a faction for you—and joining them early gives serious perks. You can join all the guilds eventually, but some are better suited depending on your character build.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

Fighters Guild – Best for melee-focused characters. Start by visiting guild halls in Chorrol, Cheydinhal, or Anvil.
Mages Guild – Great for spellcasters. Speak to guild leaders in any city except the Imperial City and Kvatch.
Thieves Guild – Ideal for sneaky types. Get caught stealing, serve time, or ask around the Waterfront’s beggars about the Gray Fox.
Dark Brotherhood – For assassin builds. Kill an innocent civilian, go to sleep, and you’ll get a visit.
Arena – Want fast gold and combat XP? Visit the Imperial City Arena and talk to the Blademaster.

Joining these guilds gives you early access to quests, gold, gear, and useful locations with beds and crafting tools.

Key Takeaways:

Join guilds early for gear, quests, and XP.
You can join every guild—no lockouts.
Each guild offers unique perks and storylines.

4. Find a Fence for Stolen Goods

If you're leaning into the stealth or thief playstyle, there’s a big problem at first: merchants won’t buy stolen items. Even a stolen potato can land you in hot water. Worse, if guards arrest you—even for an unrelated crime—they’ll seize everything you stole.

Once you pass the Thieves Guild initiation, though, you’ll unlock Angar the World-Weary, a fence in Bruma who buys up to 600 gold worth of stolen loot. As you climb the guild ranks, you'll unlock better fences with higher gold caps.

Key Takeaways:

Only fences buy stolen goods.
Guards will confiscate stolen items on arrest.
Join the Thieves Guild early to unlock your first fence.

5. Hit Early Dungeons for XP and Loot

One of the fastest ways to level up and get decent gear early on in Oblivion Remastered is to start exploring nearby dungeons right after the sewer exit. These dungeons are packed with monsters, loot, and skill-boosting opportunities.

Here are a few good starter dungeons close to the Imperial City:

Vilvarin – Just across the water northeast of the sewer exit. Bandits outside and inside, but you’ll find valuable items like Welkynd Stones.
Sideways Cave – Southeast of the sewer exit. Filled with creatures, offering solid XP early on.
Sinkhole Cave – Along the northwestern shore outside the city. Bandits roam inside.
Zanbat Cave – South of the main bridge, near the Waterfront. Lots of lootable chests.
Fatback Cave – Far south near the Arcane University. Goblins inside—watch your health.

These places let you grind a bit, grab loot, and get used to combat without venturing too far.

Key Takeaways:

Nearby dungeons offer early XP and loot.
Great way to get gold and level up fast.
Expect bandits, goblins, and creatures—go prepared.

6. Brew Potions for Gold and Buffs

You’ll pick up a mortar and pestle during the tutorial, but don’t stop there. Alchemy is a fantastic early way to make money and stock up on healing items. The more alchemy tools you find—like calcinators and alembics—the better your potions become.

Join the Mages Guild early and help yourself to ingredients and tools lying around in the guild halls. You can also check barrels and crates in cities for unowned ingredients.

Sell your potions to merchants or use them yourself to boost health, stamina, and combat stats.

Key Takeaways:

Use alchemy to make gold and healing potions.
More tools = stronger, more valuable potions.
Mages Guild is a goldmine for free ingredients.

7. Get a Free Horse Early

Walking everywhere in Cyrodiil gets old fast. Thankfully, you can score a free horse early on if you know where to look. While most horses cost hundreds of gold at stables near major cities, you can dodge the fee by progressing the main quest just a little.

Follow the first main quest marker to Weynon Priory and talk to Jauffre. He’ll gear you up with weapons, armor, healing items—and most importantly—a horse. It’s not fast, but it’ll let you unlock map markers quicker and dodge some early combat.

Bonus Option: Talk to the Horse Armor merchant right outside the Imperial City. She gives you a slow horse with armor. Not ideal, but still free.

Key Takeaways:

You can get a free horse by following the main quest.
Speeds up exploration and fast travel unlocks.
Optional slower horse from the Horse Armor lady.

8. Close the Kvatch Gate for Strong Gear

If you decide to follow the main story a bit further, you’ll head to Kvatch, which has been overrun by Daedra. It’s a chaotic battlefield, but you’ll get a big reward for helping retake the castle.

Once you close the Oblivion Gate and push through the city, you’ll get a piece of enchanted armor that boosts both strength and endurance—huge benefits early on when good gear is hard to come by. Plus, allies help during the battle, making it easier if you tackle it early.

Pro Tip: Loot any fallen Imperial soldiers. They carry solid weapons and armor for low-level characters.

Key Takeaways:

Closing the Kvatch gate gives enchanted gear.
Doing it early makes enemies easier to handle.
Loot soldiers for high-value items.

9. Prepare for Ghosts and Other Immune Enemies

Sooner or later, you’ll run into enemies like ghosts and wraiths that laugh off regular weapons. If you’re not playing a mage, you’ll need a plan—or you’ll end up swinging at air.

Here’s how to prep:

Use Magic or Scrolls: Even non-mages can use scrolls or basic offensive spells to damage ghosts.
Conjure Magic Weapons: Conjuration lets you summon magical gear that can hurt immune enemies.
Find Enchanted or Silver Weapons: Some quests, like “The Killing Field” in Chorrol, reward you with enchanted gear. You can also find silver weapons early at some guild halls (Mages or Fighters).

Keep a couple of scrolls or a backup enchanted weapon in your inventory, especially when diving into ruins or haunted dungeons.

Key Takeaways:

Ghosts are immune to regular weapons.
Magic, scrolls, or enchanted gear is a must.
Silver weapons are effective and available early.

Conclusion: Set Yourself Up for Success in Oblivion Remastered

The world of Oblivion Remastered is huge, open, and full of things to do—and while that freedom is exciting, it can be overwhelming too. Following these nine early-game tips will make sure you’re not only surviving but thriving right from the start.

From creating a smart save, to joining the right guilds, and getting your hands on decent gear early, these steps will smooth out your first few hours. You’ll level up quicker, have more resources, and be way more prepared for everything Cyrodiil throws at you.

Now get out there and show Tamriel what you’re made of.

FAQs – Getting Started in Oblivion Remastered

Q: What should I do first in Oblivion Remastered?
A: Start by creating a save file before exiting the tutorial sewers. This lets you easily re-roll characters without repeating the tutorial. After that, consider joining a guild and exploring nearby dungeons for XP and gear.

Q: Can I join all the guilds in the game?
A: Yes! You can join the Fighters Guild, Mages Guild, Thieves Guild, Dark Brotherhood, and the Arena. Each has unique quests and perks, and there’s no restriction on joining multiple.

Q: How do I sell stolen items?
A: To sell stolen goods, join the Thieves Guild. After your initiation, you’ll unlock fences—starting with Angar the World-Weary in Bruma—who will buy stolen items for gold.

Q: What's the best early way to get a horse?
A: Follow the main quest to Weynon Priory, and you’ll receive a free horse. Alternatively, visit the Horse Armor NPC near the Imperial City for another (slower) free horse.

Q: How do I fight ghosts and other immune enemies?
A: Use magic spells, scrolls, enchanted weapons, or silver weapons. Non-magical weapons won’t harm them, so keep an enchanted backup handy.

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