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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - Sorcerer Class

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

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Best Sorcerer Build

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Skill Priority for Sorcerer

Heavy Armor Skill
Heavy Armor 		Alteration Skill
Alteration 		Destruction Skill
Destruction
Restoration Skill
Restoration

Since the Sorcerer's favored attributes are Intelligence and Endurance, we can deduce that it identifies a hardy spellcaster archetype. To achieve a build that follows this class identity, you'll want to prioritize improving your spellcasting and survivability.

Rely on Destruction as your primary source of damage in order to quickly level it up and gain access to better spells. Next, don heavy armor in order to steadily build up experience for your Heavy Armor skill.

Finally, to cap off your hardy spellcaster build identity, focus on leveling both Alteration and Restoration for their defensive buffs and healing spells, respectively.

Best Weapon Types for Sorcerer

Primary Staff
Alternative Blade
Dagger

Since your primary sources of damage are spells, equip a Staff to lean heavily into this ranged playstyle. As an alternative, you can use one-handed Blades or Daggers if you need a melee option in a pinch.

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Best Identity for Sorcerer

Best Race Best Origin
Breton Breton Systres

The Breton is the best race to choose for a Sorcerer as it provides 50% Magic Resistance while also giving you a 50 Magicka Bonus to boot. Compared to the glass cannon High Elf, the Breton has no downsides.

For your origin, make sure to choose Systres over High Rock since you get more Strength as a Systres - a bonus that can be felt as early as the tutorial as you juggle the loot you get inside the Imperial Sewers.

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Best Birthsign for Sorcerer

Best Birthsign Description
The Lord The Lord Those born under the sign of The Lord are more resistant to physical and magic damage.
・ Shield: Increases Armor Rating by 15.
・ Resist Magic: Increases magic resistance by 15%.

The Lord is the best birthsign to choose because of its amazing defense bonuses. +15 Armor Rating means you can equip a Robe and still get competitive physical damage reduction. Besides, the extra 15% Magic Resist pairs well with the Breton's innate 50% Magic Resist.

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Sorcerer Class Info

Attributes and Specialization

Specialization Favored Attributes
Magic Intelligence
Endurance

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Sorcerer Major Skills

Skill Unlocks
Heavy Armor Image Heavy Armor Base: Heavy Armor you wear degrades much faster.
Lv. 25: Heavy Armor you wear degrades at a normal rate.
Lv. 50: Heavy Armor you wear degrades much more slowly.
Lv. 75: Heavy Armor you wear no longer encumbers you as much.
Lv. 100: Heavy Armor you wear no longer encumbers you at all.
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.
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.

Major skills receive a starting bonus of an initial +20 levels and they increase more rapidly.

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