The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered offers players a wealth of content, and one of the most rewarding and intriguing parts of this classic RPG is the pursuit of Daedric Artifacts. These unique items, granted by the powerful Daedric Princes, can greatly influence your adventures through Cyrodiil. This guide will walk you through how to acquire each of these legendary items, detailing shrine locations, offering requirements, and quest objectives.
What are Daedric Artifacts?
Daedric Artifacts are powerful relics granted by the Daedric Princes—godlike entities who rule over their own dimensions and influence the mortal world. Each artifact comes with powerful enchantments or abilities, making them highly desirable for adventurers seeking an edge in battle, stealth, or magic.
In Oblivion Remastered, there are 15 Daedric Artifacts available in the base game. To acquire them, you’ll need to visit specific shrines throughout Cyrodiil, fulfill certain conditions, and complete their associated quests.
Let’s walk through each of these artifacts and how to obtain them.
Obtaining Each Daedric Artifact
Below you’ll find detailed information on each Daedric Artifact available, organized by the Daedric Prince who provides it.
Azura’s Star – Azura
Effect: Reusable Grand Soul Gem
Shrine Location: North of Cheydinhal (above the “N” and “T” in “County Cheydinhal”)
Offering: Glow Dust at dawn or dusk (5-7am or 5-7pm)
Level Required: 2 or higher
Quest Objective: Clear out a cave filled with vampires.
Reward: Azura’s infinitely reusable soul gem, ideal for enchanting and recharging magic weapons.
Goldbrand – Boethia
Effect: 22 Points Fire Damage per hit
Shrine Location: Southeast of Cheydinhal in the mountains
Offering: Daedra Heart
Level Required: 20 or higher
Quest Objective: Defeat warriors of different races in a tournament within a special plane of Oblivion.
Reward: One of the strongest swords in the game, featuring fire damage.
Masque of Clavicus Vile – Clavicus Vile
Effect: Fortifies Personality by 20 points
Shrine Location: Southwest of the Imperial City
Offering: 500 gold
Level Required: 20 or higher
Quest Objective: Retrieve the sword Umbra and return it.
Recommendation: Keep Umbra for yourself instead, as it’s generally more useful.
Ebony Blade – Mephala
Effect: Silences target for 10 seconds, Absorbs 8 points of health
Shrine Location: Northeast of the Imperial City, under the “A” in “The Heartlands”
Offering: Nightshade between midnight and dawn
Level Required: 15 or higher
Quest Objective: Assassinate leaders of rival factions in Bleaker’s Way, framing them for each other’s deaths.
Reward: A powerful katana perfect against spellcasters.
Volendrung – Malacath
Effect: Paralyzes for 3 seconds, Drains Health 5 points for 20 seconds
Shrine Location: Northeast of Anvil, above the “T” in “The Gold Coast”
Offering: Troll Fat
Level Required: 10 or higher
Quest Objective: Free Ogres from Bleak Mine.
Reward: A powerful but heavy warhammer with a useful paralysis enchantment.
Sanguine Rose – Sanguine
Effect: Summons a random Daedra for 20 seconds
Shrine Location: Northwest of Skingrad
Offering: Cyrodilic Brandy
Level Required: 8 or higher
Quest Objective: Cast a humorous spell at a Leyawiin dinner party.
Reward: A staff with unpredictable results, best used as a distraction.
Mace of Molag Bal – Molag Bal
Effect: Absorbs 5 points Magicka (Absorb Strength is bugged)
Shrine Location: West of Lake Rumare, under the “T” in “The Great Forest”
Offering: Lion Pelt
Level Required: 17 or higher
Quest Objective: Allow yourself to be killed by Melus Petilius using a cursed mace.
Reward: A decent one-handed mace, but be aware of the bug.
Wabbajack – Sheogorath
Effect: Transforms creatures randomly for 20 seconds
Shrine Location: South of Bravil, north of Leyawiin
Offering: Lettuce, Lesser Soul Gem, Yarn
Level Required: 2 or higher
Quest Objective: Fulfill the “K’Sharra prophecy” at Border Watch.
Reward: A fun, random-effect staff with limited practical use.
Ring of Namira – Namira
Effect: Reflect Damage 12%, Reflect Spell 10%
Shrine Location: East of Bruma
Offering: Personality under 20
Level Required: 5 or higher
Quest Objective: Help Namira’s followers kill Priests of Arkay by extinguishing their torches.
Reward: Useful ring, especially alongside other defensive items.
Spell Breaker – Peryite
Effect: Reflect Spell 30%
Shrine Location: West of Bravil, near Silverfish River
Offering: None
Level Required: 10 or higher
Quest Objective: Rescue souls trapped in Oblivion.
Reward: Excellent shield for resisting magic.
Skeleton Key – Nocturnal
Effect: Unbreakable Lockpick, Fortify Security by 40
Shrine Location: Northeast of Leyawiin
Offering: None
Level Required: 10 or higher
Quest Objective: Recover Nocturnal’s stolen Eye from thieves.
Reward: Essential item for thieves and assassins.
Ring of Khajiiti – Meridia
Effect: Chameleon 35%, Fortify Speed 10 points
Shrine Location: West of Skingrad
Offering: Bonemeal, Ectoplasm, or Mort Flesh
Level Required: 10 or higher
Quest Objective: Eliminate necromancers in Howling Cave.
Reward: Ideal for stealthy exploration and escapes.
Saviour’s Hide – Hircine
Effect: Resist Magic 25%
Shrine Location: North of Bravil, south of Imperial City
Offering: Bear or Wolf Pelt
Level Required: 17 or higher
Quest Objective: Slay a unicorn and return its horn.
Reward: Light armor perfect for magic resistance builds.
Skull of Corruption – Vaermina
Effect: Summons enemy’s clone for 30 seconds
Shrine Location: South of Cheydinhal, Lake Poppad
Offering: Black Soul Gem
Level Required: 5 or higher
Quest Objective: Retrieve the Orb of Vaermina from Arkved’s Tower.
Reward: Effective staff against humanoid enemies.
Oghma Infinium – Hermaeus Mora
Effect: Increases selected skills by 10 points permanently
Shrine Location: West of Bruma (after all other shrines completed)
Offering: Souls captured from each playable race
Level Required: 20 or higher
Quest Objective: Gather souls of each playable race.
Reward: Powerful skill book providing permanent skill boosts.
Final Thoughts
Acquiring Daedric Artifacts is one of Oblivion Remastered’s most rewarding activities, providing powerful items to bolster your character’s abilities. Whether you’re seeking combat prowess, stealth enhancements, or magical powers, these artifacts offer something for every type of adventurer. Be sure to prepare accordingly, as quests can be challenging and require thoughtful decisions to maximize your rewards.
Happy artifact hunting!
