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With so many customization options inThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, there’s a lot you may experiment with. However, one of the most time-honored and classic builds is the stealthy character. You hide in the shadows, stalk enemies at night, and prefer to remain aloof rather than delve into combat.
We’ll show you how to build the best kind of stealthy character, whether you’d prefer to pick pockets or eliminate your targets under the dark of night. No matter what life lays before you in Cyrodiil, you’ll need these skills to remain hidden and make the most of your talents.
How To Make A Stealthy Character
Ready to dive into the whimsical world of Cyrodiil? You’ll need tobuild your characterbefore your adventure can begin. While you could go the route of aWarriorand swing a massive sword while donning shiny armor, there’s another way to get around.
Embrace thefinesse of the shadowsand embark on a stealthy adventure across the continent with yourmost valuable skills: speed, agility, and luck. We’ve outlined the best choices foroptimizing a stealth build, regardless of race (although there are a few that make things easier).
Best Race For A Stealthy Build
When you start out, you need topick a racefor your character. Whileany race can be customizedto become athiefor assassin, there are some that will give you an initial bonus.
Below are the best races to pick for a stealthy character, along with the attribute bonuses they receive:
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Best Birthsign For A Stealthy Build
The next step ischoosing a birthsignthat your character will gain passive buffs from. However, you’re able to alsoget permanent debuffsin exchange. Below are the best birthsigns for a stealth-based build:
Best Class For A Stealthy Build
The next step isbuilding the right classfor your character, as it will determine what skills will gain experience faster. While any classunder the Stealth sectionis a good option, there are specific ones that are more suited to sneaky builds.
Below are all the stealth classes and their primary focus:
Agility and Speed
Agility and Personality
Agility and Endurance
Intelligence and Speed
Agility and Willpower
Endurance and Personality
Bard
Intelligence and Personality
The best three classes for traditional stealth builds areThief, Agent, and Assassin. However, you can build your own class to customize your favorite skills and add some flavor to your build.
Whendesigning your custom class, try to incorporate the following skills:
With everything combined, you can build ahigh-functioning archer or a dagger-wielding assassinto dispatch enemies and hide in the shadows. Not every encounter needs to be dealt with brute force, and you can oftentalk your way out of combatif people like you enough.
