Best DLC Order in Oblivion Remastered

Along with all the incredible content that originally came with the base version of the game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered includes all the story DLC that was released, including The Shivering Isles and The Knights of the Nine. With so much content to choose from, many players may wonder: which Oblivion Remastered DLC should I play first? In this guide, we'll fully explore this question, revealing the order in which you should experience Oblivion Remastered's major story DLC.

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All Story DLC for Oblivion Remastered

Oblivion Remastered includes the two main story expansions that were originally released for the base game. These DLC are:

The Knights of the Nine – The Knights of the Nine seek out a set of relics spread around Cyrodiil, which are used to help take down the sorcerer Umaril.
The Shivering Isles – An incredibly popular story expansion in which you join Sheogorath on a journey to defeat the Daedric Lord Jyggalag. One of Bethesda's best stories.

Additional DLC Included:

Along with the two main story expansions, Oblivion Remastered also features several smaller DLC packs. Each of these content packs focuses on one of Oblivion Remastered's guilds. The list is as follows:

Fighter's Stronghold
Spell Tomes
Vile Lair
Mehrune's Razor
The Thieves' Den
Wizard's Tower
The Orrery
Horse Armor Pack

Which DLC Should I Play First? – Oblivion Remastered

Story DLC Order:

Story DLC 1: Knights of the Nine

It is widely accepted that, of the two main story DLCs, Knights of the Nine should be completed first. This is because Knights of the Nine can be completed even before you take on the main story, allowing you to build up your character even before you set out in earnest.

Despite the fact the Knights of the Nine is technically an expansion, it actually does a remarkable job of introducing you to Cyrodiil, as the DLC's main quest has you visiting various locations around the map.

If you do not wish to complete Knights of the Nine before the main story, you can begin it any time by visiting the Chapel of Dibella in Anvil, on the northwestern edge of the map.

Story DLC 2: The Shivering Isles

The Shivering Isles is considered the late-game story expansion that players should tackle once they've completed the main story, and the Knights of the Nine. Technically, you can start The Shivering Isles any time after completing Oblivion Remastered's tutorial, but the consensus among players is that it should be saved for later.

This DLC has gained a reputation as being one of the best expansions ever made, and for good reason. It is absolutely worth it to wait until you have thoroughly developed your character before making your way east.

To start The Shivering Isles in Oblivion Remastered, you'll need to wait 24 in-game hours for the Strange Door to appear on the island in NIben Bay, east of Bravil. The "A Door in Niben Bay" quest will appear in your journal, which is the first quest of the DLC. Head to the Strange Door and you'll be starting The Shivering Isles in earnest.

Additional DLC Best Order:

The additional DLC that comes with Oblivion Remastered is centered around the game's various guilds, so there is not a correct order to complete them in per se. What will be the determining factor is your playstyle, and the guild or guilds that you have aligned with. We will list the guilds that are associated with each DLC below.

The Fighter's Stronghold – The Fighter's Guild
Spell Tomes - This adds content that is most beneficial to the Mage's Guild
Vile Lair – content most beneficial to Dark Brotherhood
Mehrune's Razor ˆ- weapon coveted by the Dark Brotherhood
The Thieves' Den - The Thieves Guild
Wizard's Tower - Mage's Guild home content
The Orrery – special quest to enhance one attribute, while decreasing another
Horse Armor Pack - does this need an introduction at this point? Provides armor for your horse.