Health is one of the most important attributes in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. It dictates how many hits a character can take before dying, so it's easy to see why most players want to increase it as quickly as possible. There are multiple ways to get more Health in Oblivion Remastered, but some methods are easier than others.

Even for ranged characters that prefer to shoot arrows or cast spells from afar or stealthy characters that prefer to bypass combat altogether, Health is still an incredibly important stat in Oblivion Remastered. Some fights just can't be avoided, so raising the Health attribute is crucial if players want to survive the most dangerous parts of Cyrodiil and face off against the deadliest Daedra. Players can find ways to boost their Health stats as early as the character creation screen, so there are plenty of ways to increase a character's resilience.

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How to Increase Health in Oblivion Remastered

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There are multiple ways to increase Health in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The main way is increasing the Endurance attribute since that's what the game uses to calculate a character's HP total. The full calculation for a character's starting Health value is their Endurance attribute multiplied by two with any additional bonus effects added on top. Taking Birthsigns like The Lady or The Warrior will provide bonuses to Endurance, which makes characters start the game with a beefier HP bar.

Maximum health is increased every time a player levels up, and the amount of HP gained depends on the character's Endurance level. To calculate how much HP will be gained on a level up, take a character's Endurance stat and divide it by 10. A character with an Endurance attribute of 80 will get eight points added to their maximum HP when leveling up, for example

How to Increase Endurance in Oblivion Remastered

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Because of this, it's a good idea to level Endurance as quickly as possible. Level-ups happen quickly in the early stages of Oblivion, so players should try to maximize their Endurance attributes to squeeze the most HP gains out of those early levels.

The Endurance attribute is tied to the Block, Armorer, and Heavy Armor skills. Leveling these skills will increase a character's Endurance. Using Repair Hammers to maintain equipment, blocking attacks with a shield, and simply wearing heavy armor will put players on the right track. To level these skills quickly, players should head to the Arena in the Imperial City. Not only does the Arena have an extensive questline, but it also provides a safe place to level up Block and Heavy Armor.

Fortify Health Explained

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Enchantments and alchemy are two other ways to increase a character's maximum Health in Oblivion Remastered. Wearing armor enchanted with the Fortify Health effect will increase a character's maximum HP, and drinking potions with the Fortify Health attribute will have the same effect. Mutton and Boar Meat are two easy ingredients that have the Fortify Health effect, and Mort Flesh from Zombies is another solid source.

Ultimately, the Endurance attribute is the main way to increase a character's Health in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, but enchantments and alchemy can also help players survive tough situations with an extended HP bar as well. A player's HP bar will steadily increase throughout their journey, too, so there's no need to worry too much about being underleveled.

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Released
April 22, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Virtuos, Bethesda
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
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Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Franchise
The Elder Scrolls
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
PC Release Date
April 22, 2025
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
April 22, 2025