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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - Best Daedric Artifact

This is a tier list of the best Daedric Artifact you can get in The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered. Read on to learn the best Daedric Artifact, together with our tier list criteria, and which Daedric Artifact to give to Martin in this guide!

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Best Daedric Artifact

Tier Daedric Artifact
S TierS-Tier TES IV Oblivion Skeleton KeySkeleton Key TES IV Oblivion AzuraAzura's Star
TES IV Oghma InfiniumOghma Infinium
A TierA-Tier GoldbrandGoldbrand GoldbrandUmbra
TES IV Oblivion SaviourSaviour's Hide TES IV Oblivion Spell BreakerSpell Breaker
B TierB-Tier Ring of KhajiitiRing of Khajiiti TES IV Oblivion Ring of NamiraRing of Namira
VolendrungVolendrung Mace of Molag BalMace of Molag Bal
Ebony BladeEbony Blade
C TierC-Tier Sanguine RoseSanguine Rose Skull of CorruptionSkull of Corruption
WabbajackWabbajack TES IV Oblivion Masque of Clavicus VileMasque of Clavicus Vile

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S-Tier Explained
Game-Breaking Utility TES IV Oblivion Skeleton KeySkeleton Key
An unbreakable lockpick, eliminating the need to carry or buy regular lockpicks. It makes lockpicking way easier and saves you from the burden of constantly breaking picks or dealing with the lockpicking minigame
Best for Enchanting and Recharge TES IV Oblivion AzuraAzura's Star
Lets you endlessly recharge enchanted weapons or create new ones without constantly buying or hoarding grand soul gems.
▶ How to Recharge Weapons
Permanent Stat Boost TES IV Oghma InfiniumOghma Infinium
Gives a +10 boost to two attributes and three skills based on the path you choose (combat, stealth, or magic). The effects are permanent and offer a power spike with no downsides, just a one-time upgrade.
A-Tier Explained
Best Damage Output
Goldbrand Icon Goldbrand
Goldbrand has the highest DPS for melee weapons, combining its high base damage with a powerful fire enchantment.
Best Utility
Umbra Icon Umbra
In addition to having the highest base damage among Longswords, Umbra's enchantment automatically applies Soul Trap to enemies on hit.

This pairs perfectly with your magic weapons, especially Goldbrand, letting you easily recharge them without needing Soul Trap spells.
▶ How to Recharge Weapons
Best for Magic Resistance
Saviour Saviour's Hide
Saviour's Hide grants +25% Magic Resistance, which is great for those needing more magic defense when wearing light armor. This is equivalent to the Orc's natural Magic resistance bonus.
Best for Magic Reflect
Spell Breaker Icon Spell Breaker
Spell Breaker grants Reflect Spell on Self (30%), which is great for those needing more magic defense.
B-Tier Explained
Good for Stealth Ring of KhajiitiRing of Khajiiti
Gives Chameleon (35%) and Fortify Speed (25 pts); great for stealth builds, but loses value over time, once you craft better custom gear or spells.
Decent Damage Reflect TES IV Oblivion Ring of NamiraRing of Namira
Grants Reflect Damage (12%) and Reflect Spell (10%), which are solid defensive effects. However, the ring is limited by its low stats and is usually outclassed by custom enchantments in the late game.
Decent Damage VolendrungVolendrung
High base damage and Drain Fatigue enchantment make it a strong early-game weapon, but it’s heavy, slow, and outclassed by late-game custom enchanted hammers.
Decent Damage Low DPS Mace of Molag BalMace of Molag Bal
High damage with Drain Strength and Drain Magicka, but its slow attack speed limits its DPS. Effective against certain enemies, but outpaced by faster, more versatile weapons.
Decent Damage but Outclassed
Ebony Blade Icon Ebony Blade
Grants Silence on Strike and Absorb Health, making it useful for both disabling enemies and restoring health. it's outclassed by more powerful weapons like Goldbrand and Umbra.
C-Tier Explained
Summons Daedra
Sanguine Rose Icon Sanguine Rose
Summons a Dremora to fight for you, but the summon is weak, and it’s not as effective as other combat-focused artifacts. The effect is fun, but not reliable in tougher battles.
Summons Duplicate
Skull of Corruption Icon Skull of Corruption
Allows you to create a duplicate of a humanoid enemy, but the damage output is low and the summon often behaves unpredictably. It's gimmicky, making it fun in some situations, but overall underwhelming in combat.
Transforms Enemy
Wabbajack Icon Wabbajack
It can potentially turn enemies into harmless creatures, but it can also backfire and make them stronger. The random effect can be amusing but is too unpredictable to be relied on in serious combat.
Less Effective Stat Boost
Masque of Clavicus Vile Icon Masque of Clavicus Vile
While it boosts Personality, the bonus is not as effective as other stat-boosting items. It’s more useful for roleplaying or building charisma than for actual combat or survival.

This tier list ranks the Daedric Artifacts in Oblivion Remastered based on their usefulness, combat performance, and overall value throughout the game. S-tier artifacts like Skeleton Key, Azura’s Star, and Oghma Infinium offer powerful, lasting benefits that greatly enhance gameplay.

A-tier items such as Goldbrand and Umbra are strong and reliable, though not quite as game-changing. B-tier artifacts have specific uses or are helpful early on but are usually replaced by better options. C-tier items are mostly situational or novelty-based and offer little benefit in regular gameplay.

Best Daedric Artifact to Give to Martin

The Wabbajack or Any Other C-Tier Artifact

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During the Main Quest Blood of the Daedra, Martin will ask you to give him a Daedric Artifact that will be permanently destroyed.

We recommend sacrificing the Wabbajack or any other C-tier Daedric Artifacts such as the Masque of Clavicus Vile, Sanguine Rose, or Skull of Corruption, as they offer little practical value in combat or long-term progression.

If you haven’t completed any Daedric quests yet, the main quest will direct you to complete Azura’s Daedric Quest, which rewards you with Azura’s Star. However, we strongly advise against this, as Azura’s Star is an S-tier artifact that provides unmatched utility for enchanting and weapon recharging throughout the game.

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