For those players enjoying their adventures through Cyrodiil in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, diving underwater and looking for treasure or Ayleid ruins might be the last thing they do, since drowning happens more often than not. Of course, those who picked Argonians as their starting race do not have this issue.
Oblivion Remastered: All Skills Explained
This guide will cover every Skill in Oblivion Remastered, including perks, how to level them up, and benefits of using them in and out of combat.
But for the rest of them, having a water-breathing enchanted ring early on will help them a lot. In this guide, players will learn how to obtain a water-breathing ring just after stepping out of the Imperial Prison Sewers in Oblivion Remastered. Follow these steps to get the prized Jewel of the Rumare, and avoid drowning for the rest of the game.
How To Get Early Water-Breathing Enchanted Ring In Oblivion Remastered
Just after crossing the door that leads outside of the Imperial Prison Sewers, players should open their maps and look southwest for the bridge that crosses the Imperial City's Lake Rumare. Just above its name on the map, there's a small settlement called Weye, and players need to go there and talk to Aelwin to start the quest 'Go Fish' to get the enchanted ring as a reward.
Aelwin will tell players that after years of being a fisherman, his retirement plans are at risk of being cut short due to the attack of a ferocious Slaugtherfish. He will ask the players to complete a task for him that involves killing 12 Rumare Slaughterfish and getting their scales.
This quest can be completed as early as Level 1, so just getting outside of the Imperial Prison after Emperor Septim is murdered, players can go and complete this quest, which will reward them with a ring that empowers Athletics and grants Water-Breathing: The Jewel of the Rumare.
How To Complete Go Fish In Oblivion Remastered
To complete Go Fish and earn the Jewel of the Rumare, players need to follow the quest marker and examine the surface of the water for small splashes, which indicate the presence of Slaughterfish in the area. Once they have detected it, simply by approaching the shore, the fish will go frenzied and try to attack them.
The Slaughterfish players need to kill are spread around Lake Rumare's shores, and sometimes even in the middle of the lake, so some swimming and diving are bound to happen. When players need to delve deeper to attract the attention of the fish, they should carry a melee weapon like a dagger, as it is not possible to fight using spells and bows underwater.
Besides running, jumping, and dodging, swimming and diving are two traversal mechanics that players will be using from time to time to enter certain hidden spots in Cyrodiil. For example, to complete the Crusaders of the Nine quest, they will need to dive into the depths of a sunk Ayleid ruin, and not being able to breathe underwater might be an issue for them. So the Jewel of the Rumare will become quite handy during their adventure.
Remember to collect the scales from the fish each time they are killed, and mind the meter that appears in the middle of the screen when diving, since if it depletes, it will kill players at an absurdly fast rate.
After getting all 12 Slaughterfish scales, go back to Aelwin, and he will be so overjoyed that he is willing to part with a precious ring worth 2550 gold right out of the blue. So, if players are not interested in the Underwater Breathing feature of the ring, they at least have a valuable asset to sell at their earliest convenience.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
- Released
- April 22, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Adventure
