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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - Mage Class

This is a guide on the best Mage build in The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered. Find out the best build for the Mage class, the best identity and birthsign for the Mage, and how to play as a Mage!

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Best Mage Build

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Skill Priority Best Weapon Types Best Identity Best Birthsign

Skill Priority for Mage

Alteration Skill
Alteration 		Destruction Skill
Destruction 		Mysticism Skill
Mysticism
Restoration Skill
Restoration

Alteration, Destruction, Conjuration, and Restoration are the skills that will make the most sense as they unlock all spells necessary for building a typical Mage.

Destruction unlocks offensive spells for the mage to use during combat. Meanwhile, Conjuration, Alteration, and Restoration unlocks utility spells that range from summoning minions to generating shields.

Best Weapon Types for Mage

Primary Dagger
Alternative Shortsword

The Dagger is the safest and more suitable weapon for the mage. It's light weight, minimizing the penalty to the mage's mobility, and easy to find. Even if its damage isn't that high, it won't matter later on since the mage will mostly rely on casting spells when fighting enemies.

The Shortsword can be a good alternative that essentially works the same as the dagger, but is generally heavier.

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Best Identity for Mage

Best Race Best Origin
Breton Breton Systres

The Breton race is perfect for the mage class since they have high Intelligence, Willpower, and Magicka Bonus attributes, which are all in line with the mage.

Choosing Systres gives +10 points to Strength compared to High Rock, improving the mage's durability during combat.

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Best Birthsign for Mage

Best Birthsign Description
The Mage The Mage Those born under the sign of The Mage have an increased amount of Magicka.
・ Fortify Magicka: Increases Magicka by 50 points.

The Mage is a straightforward birthsign choice for the mage since it's the only Magic-focused birthsign that provides bonus Magicka without any penalty or downside.

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Mage Class Info

Attributes and Specialization

Specialization Favored Attributes
Magic Intelligence
Willpower

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Mage Major Skills

Skill Unlocks
Alchemy Image Alchemy Base: You recognize only the first property of ingredients.
Lv. 25: You recognize the first two properties of ingredients, and have a chance to craft an additional potion.
Lv. 50: You recognize the first three properties of ingredients, and can handle more simultaneous potion effects.
Lv. 75: You recognize all four properties of ingredients, and always craft an additional potion.
Lv. 100: You can make potions from a single ingredient, and can handle even more simultaneous potion effects.
Alteration Image Alteration Base: You can only cast Novice level Alteration spells.
Lv. 25: You can cast Apprentice level Alteration spells.
Lv. 50: You can cast Journeyman level Alteration spells.
Lv. 75: You can cast Expert level Alteration spells.
Lv. 100: You can cast all Alteration spells.
Conjuration Image Conjuration Base: You can only cast Novice level Conjuration spells.
Lv. 25: You can cast Apprentice level Conjuration spells.
Lv. 50: You can cast Journeyman level Conjuration spells.
Lv. 75: You can cast Expert level Conjuration spells.
Lv. 100: You can cast all Conjuration spells.
Destruction Image Destruction Base: You can only cast Novice level Destruction spells.
Lv. 25: You can cast Apprentice level Destruction spells.
Lv. 50: You can cast Journeyman level Destruction spells.
Lv. 75: You can cast Expert level Destruction spells.
Lv. 100: You can cast all Destruction spells.
Illusion Image Illusion Base: You can only cast Novice level Illusion spells.
Lv. 25: You can cast Apprentice level Illusion spells.
Lv. 50: You can cast Journeyman level Illusion spells.
Lv. 75: You can cast Expert level Illusion spells.
Lv. 100: You can cast all Illusion spells.
Mysticism Image Mysticism Base: You can only cast Novice level Mysticism spells.
Lv. 25: You can cast Apprentice level Mysticism spells.
Lv. 50: You can cast Journeyman level Mysticism spells.
Lv. 75: You can cast Expert level Mysticism spells.
Lv. 100: You can cast all Mysticism spells.
Restoration Image Restoration Base: You can only cast Novice level Restoration spells.
Lv. 25: You can cast Apprentice level Restoration spells.
Lv. 50: You can cast Journeyman level Restoration spells.
Lv. 75: You can cast Expert level Restoration spells.
Lv. 100: You can cast all Restoration spells.

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1 Anonymous Anonymous 7 months

Pour le mage je suis en désaccord sur deux points : meilleur race : haut elfe qui a un plus grand potentiel de magie et dont la faiblesse aux éléments est facilement compensée par le mysticisme, l'altération et des enchantements de bouclier élémentaires. Deuxième point : arme : bâton de foudre ou apothéose. Il y a moins d'ennemis avec des résistances à la foudre qu'aux autres éléments. A côté de ça les dégâts de la dague ou épée courte font pâle figure

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