Much like the original, one of the joys ofOblivion Remasteredis the open world, which allows you to seek out specific powerful weapons early on, if you know where to find them. However, Oblivion Remastered features two types of weapons: leveled and non-leveled.
Essentially, leveled weapons will match your current level when you acquire them, while non-leveled weapons can be picked up whenever without fear of missing out on a better version. We’ll be avoiding leveled weapons where possible, making exceptions for weapons that don’t improve much at higher levels, like theDebaser.
7Akaviri Katana– One-Handed – Blade
One of the first early-game weapons you can get your hands on is theAkaviri Katana,which will be obtainable shortly after the Siege of Kvatch. Follow Martin and Jauffre to Cloud Ruler Temple, and after the cutscenes here, you can undergo your initiation into the Blades.
When yourinitiation completes, Jauffre will hand over anAkaviri Katana,which is a solid starting sword if you’re specializing in Blade. You can also use Renault’s version of this weapon while escorting Uriel Septim in the tutorial, so if you liked that weapon, then this is perfect for you.
You can also steal moreAkaviri Katanafrom the Cloud Ruler Temple East Wing if you lose or sell yours.
6Akaviri Dai-Katana– Two-Handed – Blade
If you prefer two-handed weapons instead, then you’re able to opt for anAkaviri Dai-Katana. However, you’ll need tostealthis weapon from theCloud Ruler Temple Armoryto get one, so don’t start your pilgrimage to the nine wayshrines until after you grab this weapon.
This variant offers more damage than the one-handed version at the cost of slower swing speed – the typical tradeoff you’ll need to consider when opting for two-handed weapons. This weapon also prevents the use of ashield, limiting defensive options, so it requires a more cautious playstyle.
5Blade Of Woe – One-Handed – Blade
The Blade of Woeis one of the best unique weapons you can get early in Oblivion Remastered, as it’s gifted to you by Lucien Lachance before youjoin the Dark Brotherhood.
Aside from having an easy acquisition method, this weapon is alsoweightless, as it is a quest item.
It’s difficult to come across powerful daggers in Oblivion Remastered, so getting this one so early, then having the chance to improve it withenchantments by following the Dark Brotherhood quest lineis massive. As the cherry on top, this weapon can also hit ghosts and wraiths, as it counts as magical even in its base form.
4Fine Steel Bow– Two-Handed – Marksman
If you’re an Archer, then we have you covered with aFine Steel Bowyou can grab within a few minutes of leaving the Imperial City Sewers. Head slightly northwest from the Imperial City (start from the Chestnut Stables), following the road until you comeacross the ruins of Fort Nikel.
Once at Fort Nikel, check around the broken ledges on the second level above the ground to find a skeleton with theFine Steel Bowand some arrows lying next to it.
3Blackwater Blade– One-Handed – Blade
Sticking around the Imperial City area, head over to theBloated Floatin the Imperial City Waterfront District and rent a room here tobegin the quest, ‘An Unplanned Voyage’.You’ll need to kill the bandits on board, including their leader, Selene, who has theBlackwater Blade.
This weapon absorbs 20 points of Fatigue for 12 seconds (at maximum), which allows you to keep swinging without worrying about running out of stamina/fatigue. This enchantment is very helpful at lower levels when you likely won’t have much of a Fatigue bar to work with.
2Calliben’s Grim Retort– One-Handed – Blunt
Switching over to the Blunt weapons train, we haveCalliben’s Grim Retort, a powerful enchanted Mace you may acquire from following the Unfriendly Competition quest. You canbegin ‘Unfriendly Competition’ by talking to Jensineat Jensine’s “Good As New” Merchandise in the Imperial CityMarket District.
Follow the quest until you reach the Trentius Family Mausoleum, and defeat Agarmir and his henchman waiting for you here. Behind Calliben Trentius' tomb, you’ll findCalliben’s Grim Retort, which boasts the following enchantments:
1Debaser– One-Handed – Blade
You’ll findDebaserin the same Trentius Family Mausoleum where you just killed Agarmir and foundCalliben’s Grim Retort. This weaponis dropped by Agarmir,making it an incredibly convenient option if you’d prefer not to use a mace and would rather stick to Blade.
Dark Elves andOblivion Remastered’s best racesthat use Blades will love this weapon.
This weapon drains both Willpower and Endurance by 30 points over 20 seconds, making it great for debuffing opponents and preventing their attacks. This weapon will indirectly reduce incoming damage if you hit enemies multiple times, as they’ll lose fatigue, and Magicka regeneration will slow down.
