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Best Classes in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

In The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, selecting the right class is crucial to becoming the ultimate adventurer. You have a wide array of options to choose from, including 21 predefined classes and the chance to create a custom class tailored to your playstyle.

Among the available classes, some notable ones include the Bard, Crusader, Assassin, Spellsword, and Barbarian. But which classes are truly effective, and which ones are merely fun to joke about? Below, we’ll explore the top class options in Oblivion Remastered and what they offer to different types of players.

What’s the Best Class in Oblivion Remastered?

The best choice for a class in Oblivion Remastered is ultimately the custom class that you create. This allows you to perfectly align your skills and attributes with your preferred style of play. Since customizing your class doesn’t come with any drawbacks compared to preset classes, it’s almost always beneficial to design your own, unless an existing class suits you perfectly.

Beyond this, the "best" class also depends on your preferred playstyle. I personally recommend either a Stealth Archer utilizing the Assassin class or a magic user focused on Destruction, Conjuration, and Restoration through the Spellsword class. These builds are celebrated in the Elder Scrolls community for their effectiveness—stealth archers eliminate enemies from a distance, while mages can both defend themselves and obliterate foes.

Also, don’t forget to consider the best race combinations. Some class and race pairings work better for specific styles than others. Similarly, your Birthsign can impact your gameplay, though it’s generally less critical unless you choose something like the Atronach.

Best Oblivion Remastered Classes for Each Specialization

If you prefer sticking with predefined classes, here’s a summary sorted by the main specializations: Combat, Magic, and Stealth.

Best Combat Class: Crusader

Attributes: Strength, Willpower
Skills: Athletics, Blade, Blunt, Destruction, Hand-to-Hand, Heavy Armor, Restoration
A paladin-type class that excels on the frontlines while supporting allies with magical abilities. The Crusader’s heavy armor and restoration abilities make them a formidable tank, while their blade and blunt skills allow them to decimate foes that come too close.

Best Magic Class: Spellsword

Attributes: Endurance, Willpower
Skills: Alteration, Blade, Block, Heavy Armor, Destruction, Illusion, Restoration
This hybrid class strikes a perfect balance between casting powerful spells and wielding heavy armor and weaponry. You can unleash lightning bolts from a distance or engage in close combat when enemies close in.

Best Stealth Class: Assassin

Attributes: Speed, Intelligence
Skills: Acrobatics, Alchemy, Blade, Light Armor, Marksman, Security, Sneak
The Assassin is all about stealth and hitting hard without being noticed. If you want to become a shadowy figure in the game, this class perfectly caters to that desire.

What Do Oblivion Remastered Classes Do?

Your class in Oblivion Remastered doesn’t restrict your options or grant unique powers; instead, it provides an early boost to the skills associated with that class. This means that while a Thief will advance their Sneak skill faster than a Crusader, both classes can still use Sneak and have the same limits.

Classes come with favored attributes that receive a +5 bonus and major skills that receive a +20 bonus. Skills aligned with your class level up more quickly as well, providing an extra +5 bonus to ensure they advance rapidly.

Can You Change Class in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered?

Unfortunately, Oblivion Remastered does not allow you to change your class or respec after leaving the initial sewer tutorial area. You can adjust your character before exiting, but once you step out, you’re locked into that choice. Although it might be possible that a hidden method exists to respec later, there is currently no evidence to support that notion.

All Classes in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

Here is a comprehensive list of all the classes in Oblivion Remastered, including their specializations, favored attributes, and major skills:

Class	Specialization	Favored Attributes	Major Skills
Warrior	Combat	Strength, Endurance	Armorer, Athletics, Blade, Block, Blunt, Hand-to-Hand, Heavy Armor
Barbarian	Combat	Strength, Speed	Armorer, Athletics, Blade, Block, Blunt, Hand-to-Hand, Light Armor
Crusader	Combat	Strength, Willpower	Athletics, Blade, Blunt, Destruction, Hand-to-Hand, Heavy Armor, Restoration
Knight	Combat	Strength, Personality	Blade, Block, Blunt, Hand-to-Hand, Heavy Armor, Illusion, Speechcraft
Archer	Combat	Agility, Strength	Armorer, Blade, Blunt, Hand-to-Hand, Light Armor, Marksman, Sneak
Scout	Combat	Speed, Endurance	Acrobatics, Alchemy, Armorer, Athletics, Blade, Block, Light Armor
Rogue	Combat	Speed, Personality	Alchemy, Athletics, Blade, Block, Illusion, Light Armor, Mercantile
Mage	Magic	Intelligence, Willpower	Alchemy, Alteration, Conjuration, Destruction, Illusion, Mysticism, Restoration
Sorcerer	Magic	Intelligence, Endurance	Alchemy, Alteration, Conjuration, Destruction, Heavy Armor, Mysticism, Restoration
Battlemage	Magic	Strength, Intelligence	Alchemy, Alteration, Blade, Blunt, Conjuration, Destruction, Mysticism
Healer	Magic	Personality, Willpower	Alchemy, Alteration, Destruction, Illusion, Mercantile, Restoration, Speechcraft
Spellsword	Magic	Willpower, Endurance	Alteration, Blade, Block, Destruction, Heavy Armor, Illusion, Restoration
Witchhunter	Magic	Intelligence, Agility	Alchemy, Athletics, Conjuration, Destruction, Marksman, Mysticism, Security
Nightblade	Magic	Willpower, Speed	Acrobatics, Alteration, Athletics, Blade, Destruction, Light Armor, Restoration
Thief	Stealth	Speed, Agility	Acrobatics, Light Armor, Marksman, Mercantile, Security, Sneak, Speechcraft
Agent	Stealth	Personality, Agility	Acrobatics, Illusion, Marksman, Mercantile, Security, Sneak, Speechcraft
Acrobat	Stealth	Agility, Endurance	Acrobatics, Blade, Block, Marksman, Security, Sneak, Speechcraft
Assassin	Stealth	Speed, Intelligence	Acrobatics, Alchemy, Blade, Light Armor, Marksman, Security, Sneak
Monk	Stealth	Agility, Willpower	Acrobatics, Alteration, Athletics, Hand-to-Hand, Marksman, Security, Sneak
Pilgrim	Stealth	Personality, Endurance	Armorer, Block, Blunt, Light Armor, Mercantile, Security, Speechcraft
Bard	Stealth	Personality, Intelligence	Alchemy, Blade, Block, Illusion, Light Armor, Mercantile, Speechcraft

For more tips about the Oblivion Remastered experience, check out our guides on starting questlines, whether you prefer becoming a sly rogue or a menacing killer.