Stealth and murder are the two principles that any member of the Dark Brotherhood should follow in Oblivion Remastered, and both these factors come into play during the Permanent Retirement quest. Ocheeva has tasked players with their latest kill, a retired Imperial Legion officer who has been a thorn in the side of the Dark Brotherhood for far too long.
Even though players have been gifted with the Rose of Sithis for this easy kill, some players might not know how to complete Permanent Retirement and get the bonus reward while remaining in the shadows and out of the detection of the law.
How to Start Permanent Retirement in Oblivion Remastered
Permanent Retirement is a Dark Brotherhood quest that players can accept by selecting the Contract dialogue option from Ocheeva in the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary. This quest can only be activated once players complete the previous quest, Whodunit? After, players are given the Rose of Sithis that will help them in their task. It's also a great idea to bring along a Bow. Any sort of Bow will work, as the Rose of Sithis will ensure it's a one-shot kill.
How to Kill Adamus Phillida with the Rose of Sithis in Oblivion Remastered
The easiest way to kill Adamus Phillida is to head to Leyawiin and wait by the large pond found inside Leyawiin's main gate. Between the hours of 3-8 PM, Adamus Phillida will take off his armor and go for a swim in the pond, which provides players with a 5-hour window to equip a Bow and equip the Rose of Sithis and kill him. The Rose of Sithis does not hurt enemies wearing armor, and so it's vital that players wait until Adamus Phillida is in his undergarments and starts swimming.
When Adamus is swimming, enter into sneak in and remain undetected by hugging the walls of the houses by the pond, and then aim your shot at Adamus. Shooting Adamus anywhere on his body with the Rose of Sithis will instantly kill him, but it's advised to create a quicksave just in case you miss your shot or you get detected after the kill.
How to Get the Bonus from Permanent Retirement in Oblivion Remastered
Once Adamus Phillida is dead, players will want to swim towards his corpse to loot it. Players can pick up an assortment of keys (grab the Imperial Watch Office Key to avoid lockpicking) and the Rose of Sithis, but the most important thing to collect for the bonus reward is the Finger of Adamus Phillida. With this finger, it's time to travel to the Prison District of the Imperial City and locate the Imperial Legion Offices. Players will want to wait between 1 AM to 3 AM to open the Imperial Legion Offices to avoid any patrolling guards, and once inside, players will need to place the Finger of Adamus Phillida in the desk.
After the Finger of Adamus Phillida has been placed in the desk of the Imperial Legion Offices, it's time to leave an head back to Ocheeva in the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary found in the Abandoned House in Cheydinhal. After speaking with Ocheeva, she will provide players with their reward, but it's nothing special. The bonus reward for delivering the Finger of Adamus Phillida to the Imperial Legion Offices is 500 Gold.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
- Released
- April 22, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Adventure
- Platform(s)
- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, PC
