The Elder Scrolls Online offers a variety of powerful PvP gear sets capable of transforming your battle performance. Many of these sets are connected to Cyrodiil, the game’s expansive open-world PvP area where three alliances vie for territory, rewards, and renown. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out in large-scale combat, knowing where to acquire top-notch gear is essential for maintaining competitiveness.
One particular set that has been making waves in PvP is Oakfather’s Retribution. Designed for players who want to leverage enemy buffs to amplify their damage, this set encourages an aggressive playstyle suitable for DPS roles in PvP. Here’s everything you need to know about its features and how to acquire it.
What Is Oakfather’s Retribution?
Oakfather’s Retribution is a light armor DPS set that players can earn by engaging in PvP activities in Cyrodiil. This massive battlefield allows players to capture keeps, defend fortifications, and complete missions for their alliances. You’ll face off against real opponents on a grand scale while earning Alliance Points (AP) and unique rewards.
This set encompasses light armor, jewelry, and various weapon types, providing a range of options for your character build. The bonuses enhance Weapon and Spell Damage, while the five-piece bonus significantly increases your Offensive Penetration and damage output based on the number of Major and Minor Buffs your enemies have activated.
Oakfather’s Retribution Set Bonuses (CP 160, Gold Quality)
- (2 items): Adds 129 Weapon and Spell Damage.
- (3 items): Adds 129 Weapon and Spell Damage.
- (4 items): Adds 129 Weapon and Spell Damage.
- (5 items): Gain 449 Offensive Penetration against enemies for each Major Buff they have active, and gain 20 Weapon and Spell Damage for each Minor Buff they have active.
The greater the number of buffs your enemies have stacked, the more damage you deal. This makes it an effective counter against modern PvP builds that often feature both defensive and offensive buffs.
Oakfather’s Retribution isn’t craftable and it won’t drop from standard monsters. However, it is part of the base game, meaning you don’t need any DLC to obtain it.
How To Access Cyrodiil
To begin your journey, you’ll need to enter Cyrodiil (or join a Battleground) with a character that is level 10 or above. Here’s how:
- Open the Alliance War menu (press L on PC).
- Click on Campaigns in the top-right corner.
- Select a campaign and press E to queue.
- When the queue pops, hover over the notification and press E again to travel.
If you prefer Battlegrounds, ensure your character is at least level 10. Press P (the default key) to open the Group & Activity Finder, select Battlegrounds, choose a game mode, or opt for a random match, then click Join Queue to enter matchmaking.
If you aren’t satisfied with the traits on your armor set, you can change them using Transmute Crystals.
How To Acquire Oakfather’s Retribution Pieces
Once you’re in Cyrodiil, the most straightforward way to obtain this set is by purchasing gear boxes with your Alliance Points (AP), which is the main currency for PvP. You accumulate Alliance Points by participating in various PvP activities, such as defeating enemy players, capturing or defending keeps, seizing Elder Scrolls, and completing PvP quests in Cyrodiil or Battlegrounds.
You can obtain pieces of the Oakfather’s Retribution set in several ways:
Golden Vendor (Adhazabi Aba-daro)
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Available on weekends at the base of each alliance in Cyrodiil. |
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Availability |
Offers specific set pieces on a rotating basis, available for purchase with AP. |
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Note |
Oakfather’s Retribution items have appeared previously, so keep an eye on the vendor’s weekly offerings. |
Cropsford Quests
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Cropsford, situated in the center of Cyrodiil. |
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How to earn |
Speak to the Cropsford Quartermaster to complete daily and repeatable quests. |
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Rewards |
Completing quests can yield set pieces, including those from the Oakfather’s Retribution set. |
Mission Boards
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Location |
Found at each alliance’s main gate in Cyrodiil (Eastern Elsweyr Gate for Aldmeri Dominion, Southern High Rock Gate for Daggerfall Covenant, and others). |
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How to earn |
Finish a board mission, which may include Battle, Bounty, Conquest, Scouting, Warfront, and Elder missions, to earn occasional gear containers and Alliance Points. |
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Contents |
These containers can have random sets or individual gear pieces from Cyrodiil, including Oakfather’s Retribution items. |
Elite Gear Vendors
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Location |
Located at each alliance’s main gate in Cyrodiil (Eastern Elsweyr Gate for Aldmeri Dominion, Southern High Rock Gate for Daggerfall Covenant, and Northern Morrowind Gate for Ebonheart Pact). |
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How to earn |
You can spend 20,000 AP to buy Elite Gear boxes from these vendors. |
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Contents |
These boxes may contain random set pieces, including those from Oakfather’s Retribution. |
Delves And Dolmens In Cyrodiil
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Location |
Delves are permanent public dungeons scattered throughout Cyrodiil, while Dolmens appear at specific times and places. The region features 18 Delves and 10 Dolmens. |
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What Drops |
Defeating delve bosses can drop waist and feet armor pieces from overland PvP sets, while completing Dolmens can reward you with jewelry pieces, including those from Oakfather’s Retribution. |
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Drop Mechanics |
Each delve boss has a chance to drop specific armor slots, while closing a Dolmen triggers a chest that may contain jewelry items. |
Both delve and Dolmen drops in Cyrodiil are random, meaning they do not prioritize uncollected set pieces. You could receive duplicates or items you already have.
