If you're diving into Oblivion Remastered and want to shake up your gameplay, custom spells are where the real fun begins. Whether you want to sprint across Cyrodiil like lightning, glide over lakes on horseback, or drop enemies with one touch, spellmaking lets you break the limits of what’s possible. This guide covers the most powerful, creative, and effective custom spells you can craft—perfect for both PC and console players.
We’ll walk you through each step: how to unlock spellmaking, where to get the components, and how to create spells that can boost your stats, disable enemies instantly, or save you tons of gold. From utility spells to complete combat game-changers, this is your complete guide to dominating Oblivion Remastered with custom magic.
How to Unlock Spellmaking in Oblivion Remastered
Before crafting game-breaking spells, you need access to a spellmaking altar. There are two main paths to unlock it. The long route is through the Arcane University in the Imperial City. To get inside, you’ll need seven recommendations—one from each major city’s Mages Guild. After completing the quests in each city, you’ll earn full access to the University’s facilities, including the altar of spellmaking.
If you're looking for a quicker method, head straight to Frostcrag Spire. All you need is the key, which is conveniently stored in a chest behind the tower. After grabbing it, enter the spire and read the book inside to start a short unlock quest. This leads you back to the Mystic Emporium in the Market District, where you can buy two Mage’s Tallow Candles—one for the spellmaking altar and one for enchanting. Once placed on their respective altars in Frostcrag Spire, you're all set to start crafting your own spells.
Create a Super Speed Spell for Faster Travel
Once your altar is ready, it’s time to make a spell that drastically boosts your movement speed. First, visit the Warrior Stone, which grants you temporary access to boost both attributes and skills. Activate the stone at night for best results. Back at your altar, choose Fortify Attribute, then select Speed and target Self. Set the magnitude to 100 and the duration to 20 seconds (you can adjust the duration if you want it to last longer, but that’ll cost more magicka and gold).
Next, add Fortify Skill, go to Athletics, and again target Self. Set it to the same magnitude and duration as Speed. Give your spell a name like “Speed Burst” and create it. The result? A major boost in both running and swimming speed. Compared to your default movement, this spell makes exploration far smoother and faster, especially when traveling between distant locations.
Make Your Horse Run on Water (Yes, Really)
What if you could boost your horse’s speed and let it run across water? You can, and it’s one of the coolest custom spell tricks in Oblivion Remastered. First, buy the Sea Stride spell from Trayvond the Redguard in the Chorrol Mages Guild. This gives you access to the Water Walking effect at the spellmaking altar.
Now build your spell. Start with Fortify Attribute: Speed, then select Touch as the target. Set the magnitude to 100 and duration to 20 seconds. Add Fortify Skill: Athletics, again set to Touch. Finally, add Water Walking, also set to Touch, and give it a duration of 20 seconds. Name your spell something like “Horse Glide” and save it.
When you’re beside your horse, cast the spell on it. Your mount will not only speed up dramatically but will also run across lakes and rivers as if they were land. It’s perfect for fast travel or avoiding enemy encounters during exploration.
Craft an Instant Paralyze Spell for Easy Combat Wins
Paralyzing enemies instantly is one of the best tactics in Oblivion Remastered. Head south of Leyawiin to locate the Serpent Stone—you’ll need to activate it at night. This grants you a free Paralyze effect to use in spell creation. While you can buy a paralyze spell from the Bravil Mages Guild, this method saves gold.
To make your custom spell, go to your altar and select Paralyze, set the target to Touch, and duration to 1 second. This short stun time is enough to knock most enemies down, giving you free hits without using much magicka. You can also increase the area of effect to hit multiple enemies, but that’ll raise the cost and skill requirements. It’s great for crowd control or stopping tougher foes before they reach you.
Drain Enemy Stamina with the Absorb Fatigue Spell
Another powerful trick is to sap your enemy’s stamina and make them collapse mid-fight. To do this, visit the Mystic Emporium in the Imperial City’s Market District and purchase an Absorb Fatigue spell. Once you have it, head back to your spellmaking altar.
Choose Absorb Fatigue, target it to Touch, set the magnitude to 5, and duration to 30 seconds. Name it something fun like “Instant Faint.” When you cast this spell, it drains the target's stamina and transfers it to you. The result? Enemies try to attack, lose balance, and fall over in a ragdoll animation. It’s not only effective—it’s hilarious. Plus, you recover stamina while weakening them, making it both offensive and defensive.
Charm Everyone and Get the Best Prices with One Spell
Need better deals in shops or want to boost NPC dispositions fast? Crafting a Charm + Personality + Mercantile combo spell is your best option. Start by heading to Bravil Mages Guild, and purchase the Voice of Rapture charm spell. This unlocks the Charm effect at the altar.
At your spellmaking altar, first add Fortify Attribute: Personality, set to Self, magnitude 100, duration 2–3 seconds. Next, choose Fortify Skill: Mercantile, also Self, same settings. Then add Charm, but set it to Target, magnitude 100, and duration 2 seconds. Since dialogue freezes time, even a short duration works perfectly. Cast the spell right before talking to any vendor and enjoy instant 100 disposition. Prices drop, selling value increases, and interactions become way smoother.
Make Repair Hammers Unbreakable with Master Repair
Repair hammers break constantly—unless you know this trick. With one custom spell, you can make them nearly unbreakable and boost your Armorer skill too. Go to your altar and select Fortify Skill, then choose Armorer. Set the target to Self, magnitude 100, and duration around 2–3 seconds. Name it something simple like “Master Repair.”
Before you repair gear, just cast this spell. Without it, your repair hammers have a high chance to break. But with this buff active, that chance drops significantly—and you actually use fewer hammers in total. It’s a great money-saver and helps level your Armorer skill faster. It doesn’t matter if your actual Armorer level is low; this spell makes repairs efficient even at beginner levels.
Survive Massive Falls and Jump Higher with a Custom Acrobatics Spell
If you’ve ever died from a huge fall in Oblivion Remastered, this spell is your fix. Start by finding a Runestone that grants Fortify Health—you’ll need at least 30 Fame, and it has to be nighttime. Once unlocked, head back to your altar to build the spell.
First, select Fortify Skill: Acrobatics, target Self, and set the magnitude to 100. Choose a duration based on your magicka—20 to 120 seconds works well. Then add Fortify Health, again on Self, magnitude 100, same duration. This combo boosts jump height and cushions fall damage. You’ll be able to leap over obstacles and survive drops that would normally kill you. For added effect, enchant armor pieces with Fortify Acrobatics using soul gems—especially boots. Stack this with your spell, and the vertical movement becomes wild.
Conclusion: Break the Game with Custom Magic
Custom spells in Oblivion Remastered completely change the way you play. From speed boosts and water-walking to paralyzing enemies and getting the best deals in shops, there’s no limit to what you can create. Whether you're on PC or console, unlocking the spellmaking altar opens the door to gameplay that's faster, smarter, and a lot more fun. Use this guide to build spells that fit your style and turn your character into a magic-powered powerhouse.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I unlock spellmaking in Oblivion Remastered?
A: Either complete Mages Guild recommendation quests or unlock Frostcrag Spire with a key and Mage's Tallow Candles.
Q: What’s the best early-game custom spell?
A: The super speed + athletics boost. It’s easy to make and makes travel much faster.
Q: Can custom spells be used on horses or companions?
A: Yes! Use “Touch” as the target when building the spell, and it will apply to others like your horse.
Q: Does spell duration matter when talking to NPCs?
A: Not really. Menus pause time, so even 2-second charm spells work perfectly in shops.
Q: Are these spells console-friendly?
A: Yes, they work the same way on consoles. Just be sure you’ve unlocked the spellmaking altar.
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