The Elder Scrolls games and how they handle typical RPG tropes like player classes has always been an interesting subject. As the game’s don’t have classes in the traditional sense due to their gameplay being built around the player being able to pick up and use anything they find in the world.
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Despite that though, Oblivion and Morrowind still have the player choose a class during the beginning of their adventure. The class you pick will give the player a huge initial boost to particular stats, so while you can change up your playstyle at any point in your journey you will be better at doing certain actions than others. If you’re curious about which of these gives the best initial boost, consider playing as any of the following in classesThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
None Too Useful
Topping off the list is one of the game’s seven classes which specializes in magical abilities: the Healer. Like most classes in this category, Healer will give the player a boost in their Alchemy and Alteration. However, the biggest boost this class offers is giving players points in their Restoration skill whenever they heal themselves with magical abilities.
While Healing magic is undeniably useful in combat, it’s hard to justify having it as the main skill you’re leveling. Being an RPG withoutany sort of party, it’s completely up to the player themselves to deal damage to enemies. So while Healer is a neat novelty, you may want to pick one of the following attack-oriented classes instead.
Game Isn’t Built For It
Everyone who plays through a Bethesda RPG loves to sneak around and steal everything that isn’t nailed to the ground, so it’s only natural that the game would include a thief class for people who want to roleplay as one andjoin the Thieves' Guild. Unfortunately, this class is more of a novelty than an actual aspect when it comes to gameplay.
While an initial boost to the player’s sneak and security stats is appreciated, there just doesn’t exist many ways to actually be a thief in Oblivion. Most of this game is centered around conflicts and fights against monsters, so while having high speechcraft is cool for some sidequests there really isn’t any reason for the player to pick this class over any of the others on this list.
The Most Basic Class
Do you plan on playing through Oblivion as a typical fantasy hero who fights against the evil coming through the gates? Then perhaps starting the game off as the Knight class is the best fit for you. This class is built for people who plan on putting on the heaviest, best stat, armor, and swinging their sword at any mudcrab in their path.
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Picking the Knight class will also give the player an initial boost to their block and blunt weapon stats, making this one of the best classes for those who just want to hit things during their playthrough. However, that is also the reason this class places low on this list. It can be quite boring to merely use the same attacks over and over during a playthrough and never experiment, so perhaps you would instead like to start as one of the following classes.
6Witchhunter
Master of Ranged Combat
Placing eighth on this list is a class all about fighting enemies from far away: the Witchhunter. This class has a combination of magic skill boosts such as Conjuration, Mysticism, and Destruction as well as a boost to your athletics and marksmanship. This allows the player to constantly be fighting enemies from a distance both with magical spells and arrows.
Another unspoken advantage of the Witchhunter is the boost it gives players to their security stat, which allows them toauto-attempt lock pickingwith much less risk for failure. However, despite that advantage, this class still ranks low on this list due to there being a better bow-centric class in the game and several other magic-centric ones the player may want to use instead.
5Barbarian
Pure Strength and Brawn
Do you want to quickly run up to enemies, hack them to bits using your sword, and then move on with your day? Then perhaps starting with the Barbarian class is the right one for you. This class favors the strength and speed attributes in a way that makes you feel like a train ramming directly into enemies.
Despite how fun that can be, it undeniably gets old after a while to only swing a sword or an axe around at enemies. Most Oblivion players will likely want to mix up their attacks and try something more interesting by the end-game, so sadly this class must rank low on this list.
Punch Everything
Some players don’t want to mess around with equipment, constantly changing what swords and armor they’re carrying around, so thankfully for those people there is a class that gives the player an initial bonus to their hand-to-hand skill: the Monk. This allows them to go through the entire game boxing monsters to death with only their hands.
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While this may seem like a ridiculous way to play through the game, it is also surprisingly viable as the more a player punches an enemy, the higher their fatigue gets. This means they deal less damage to your character while the player gets to keep on punching at incredible speed. If you want to spice up your next Oblivion playthrough, consider starting as a Monk.
3Nightblade
Sword and Witchcraft
Next up on the list is the Nightblade, the optimal combination of the Magic and Combat-oriented class types. This class gives the player an initial boost to their Destruction, Restoration, and Alteration magic skills as well as their blade and light armor combat skills, allowing a perfect balance of magic and swordplay.
If you plan on using magic at all during your playthrough, you’d best play as a Nightblade. Not only will you get most of the advantages of playing as a magic-oriented class, but when your Magicka bar inevitably runs out you’ll be able to swing an actual weapon at enemies. For having that advantage, the Nightblade ranks high on this list.
The Stealth Archer
One of the most fun ways to play through Oblivion is as a stealth archer who stays out of sight and instantly destroys enemies with arrows to their heads. Of all the classes in the game, Acrobat is easily the best built for this. As it gives the player and initial boost in both their marksmanship and their sneaking skill. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing that 3x damage counter for a successful shot.
In many ways, the Acrobat can be seen as a better version of the thief class as it also gives the player a boost to their security for picking locks and some speechcraft. The biggest difference between the two classes is how Acrobats also get a boost to their blade skill, just in case you end up in some close-quarters combat and need to pull one out.
Just ensure you always remember to collect the arrows you shot from the bodies of your enemies, this will save you a lot of gold in the long-run.
1Custom Class
Be Your Own Hero
Placing first on this list isn’t any of the premade classes Oblivion Remastered offers to you but rather the custom class it allows you to make for yourself! When creating a custom class the player is able to select any of the skills they wish to have an initial boost in, allowing you to have full freedom in how your character’s journey begins.
Because the biggest selling point of The Elder Scrolls series has always been allowing players complete freedom to do whatever they want, it would have felt wrong to put any of the predetermined classes at the top of this list. So while playing as an Acrobat may be the most fun, the Custom Class earns the top slot for embodying the spirit of the game.
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