Best Armor in Oblivion Remastered
Find the best enchanted armor in Oblivion
Looking for the best armor in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered? A number of powerful armor pieces dot the lands of Cyrodiil, and if you're going to be closing all of those Oblivion gates and fighting off the hordes of hell, you might as well look good doing so. While choosing the best armor is a highly subjective thing, there are certain pieces that offer up excellent enchantments and might escape the notice of players who are rushing through the story and not stopping to smell the flowers.
In this guide, we've highlighted the best armors in Oblivion, including options that are suitable for spellcasters, melee masters, and every sort of character in between.
The best armor in Oblivion Remastered
The best armor in Oblivion Remastered is the Apron of Adroitness, Saviour's Hide, Birthright of Astalon, Ebony Armor Set (specifically the Salubrious Cuirass), Imperial Dragon Armor Set, and Daedric Armor Set (specifically the Cuirass of Fortitude and Cuirass of the Undefeated).
Below, we've outlined each armor in greater detail, provided maps to show where they're located, and listed console codes in case you feel like obtaining them ASAP. (For more on using Oblivion's console, see our list of console commands and cheats - and be aware that using console codes disables achievements!)
Apron of Adroitness
Enchantments
- Fortify Agility on Self (10 pts)
- Fortify Intelligence on Self (10 pts)
The Apron of Adroitness is a light armor cuirass that looks unassuming, but is perfect for characters who aren't focused on Strength. It can be found at Rythe Lthandas' house in Cheydinhal. You'll need to complete the quest "A Brush With Death," which begins by speaking with Rythe's wife, Tivela, who asks you to investigate the disappearance of her husband. In a nutshell, you need to search Rythe's study, enter a painting that is actually a doorway, and recover Rythe from a world swathed in painterly hues.
It's an entertaining quest and the reward is well worth it, as the Apron of Adroitness offers an additional 10 pts to both Agility and Intelligence - perfect for Spellswords, which we incidentally believe are the best class in Oblivion.
If you'd rather obtain the Apron of Adroitness via console codes, copy the following into the console interface:
Saviour's Hide
Enchantments
- Resist Magic on Self (25%)
The Saviour's Hide is a light armor cuirass that's well-suited to any character searching for a more rugged, ranger-esque look. It offers 25% magic resistance, which is especially useful when you're up against a host of Daedric spellcasters and need to push through their onslaught of fireballs to survive.
In order to get the Saviour's Hide, complete Hircine's Daedric Quest, which you can start by visiting Hircine's Shrine south of the Imperial City. You must be at least level 17 to start the quest, and you need to offer up a wolf or bear pelt to Hircine, who'll ask you to kill a unicorn and return with its horn. You can find the unicorn in Harcane Grove, but alas, three minotaurs are in the way who must be dealt with first.
If you'd rather acquire the Saviour's Hide without resorting to bloodshed, copy the following into the console interface:
Birthright of Astalon
Enchantments
- Fortify Magicka on Self (50 pts)
- Fortify Agility on Self (5 pts)
The Birthright of Astalon is a heavy armor cuirass that's expensive as hell but worth it for the hefty Fortify Magicka bonus it provides. If you've got a decent amount of coin on your person, you can head over to the market of the Imperial City and chat with Claudette Perrick at The Golden Carafe to purchase the Birthright of Astalon.
However, there's a catch - Claudette usually only sells alchemical ingredients, and she'll only part with the Birthright of Astalon once you reach a score of 50 Mercantile. Also, the armor costs over 16,000 gold. Yowza.
If this is too much hassle and you'd rather get the Birthright of Astalon via console codes, copy the following into the console interface:
Ebony Armor Set
Enchantments
- Salubrious Cuirass - Fortify Health on Self (25 pts)
The Ebony Armor is an armor set that looks beautiful and offers up excellent defence, protecting you nicely if you've chosen to take up the role of a frontline tank. By default, pieces of this set have no enchantments, but you're going to want to be on the lookout for their magical variants, which begin dropping as random loot around level 15. If you can bag a Salubrious Cuirass, you'll have an extremely good Ebony Cuirass variant with the enchantment Fortify Health on Self (25 pts).
While you can only find the enchanted Ebony Armor pieces randomly, you can get yourself a full set of Ebony Armor by defeating the NPC Umbra, who hangs out not far from Clavicus Vile's Shrine. Refer to our guide on completing the Clavicus Vile Daedric Quest for more information on fighting Umbra and nabbing her sweet gear.
Console codes can also be used to acquire the Ebony Armor set if don't feel like getting it the normal way. Copy the following codes into the console interface:
Helmet:
Cuirass:
Salubrious Cuirass:
Gauntlets:
Greaves:
Boots:
Imperial Dragon Armor Set
Enchantments
- Helmet - Resist Shock on Self (20%)
- Cuirass - Resist Magic on Self (11%)
- Gauntlets - Resist Poison on Self (11%)
- Greaves - Resist Fire on Self (20%)
- Boots - Resist Frost on Self (20%)
The Imperial Dragon Armor is an armor set that's epic in stature and only worn by emperors. It comes in both light and heavy armor variants, and you'll get the set that corresponds to your stronger skill. If you happen to be equal with using both light and heavy armor, you get the heavy armor variant. Anyway, this is a great set, with each piece offering you a different resistance. Wear 'em all, and you'll be able to resist Shock, Magic, Poison, Fire, and Frost - the whole shebang.
As befitting its noble status, the Imperial Dragon Armor set is a reward for completing the main story of Oblivion - specifically the Light the Dragonfires quest. Once you've wrapped up that quest, talk with Ocato and wait two weeks before visiting the Armory in the Imperial City Prison District to pick it up.
If you're like me and tend to ignore Oblivion's main quest in favour of screwing around, you can acquire the entire Dragon Armor Set by copying the following codes into the console interface:
Helmet:
Cuirass (light):
Cuirass (heavy):
Gauntlets
Greaves
Boots
Daedric Armor Set
Enchantments
- Cuirass of Fortitude - Fortify Endurance on Self (10 pts)
- Cuirass of the Undefeated - Fortify Health on Self (30 pts)
The Daedric Armor Set is a heavy armor set that's made from some of the rarest materials to be found in Cyrodiil. A normal set doesn't come with enchantments, but it's strong as hell and can withstand a beating while looking pretty devilish at the same time. It's possible to find magical versions of each Daedric armor piece that come with various enchantments, and high level enemies, such as the Dremora Valkynaz that can be found in Oblivion Gates, start dropping these around level 20. The Cuirass of Fortitude and the Cuirass of the Undefeated are our favourite picks for an enchanted version of the Daedric Cuirass, with both of them respectively providing the enchantments Fortify Endurance on Self (10 pts) and Fortify Health on Self (30 pts).
While you're technically only supposed to get a full set of this armor via random drops, we've got a guide on how to obtain Daedric Armor that details a slightly illicit way of obtaining it as long as you're level 20. In short, you need to find an NPC named Rigmor, who shows up at the Roxey Inn northeast of the Imperial City. If you kill Rigmor (which is no easy task) you can loot a free set of Daedric Armor pretty darn early.
Of course, you can rely on the following console codes as well to get your Daedric Armor nice and easy:
Helmet:
Cuirass:
Cuirass of Fortitude:
Cuirass of the Undefeated:
Gauntlets:
Greaves:
Boots:
And that sums up the best armor in Oblivion Remastered. If you're interested in the sword side of things, take a peek at our guide to the best weapons in Oblivion as well. And for other ideas on customising your character, check out how to create some custom spells. Be sure to increase your skills and attributes too, and find the right Oblivion Trainers if you want to amplify your skills and make your character as powerful as possible!