Best Classes in Oblivion Remastered

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Picking a class in Oblivion Remastered is one of those "this decision matters" moments. With 21 preset classes and the option to make your own, it’s easy to spend more time on the character screen than actually saving Cyrodiil.

Here’s a quick guide to help you pick the best class—or, let’s be honest, convince you to just build your own.

The Best Class in Oblivion Remastered

Let’s cut to it: Custom Class is the real winner here. Why settle for someone else's idea of fun when you can design your perfect mix of sword-swinging, spell-slinging, and sneaky behavior?

• Pick your 7 favorite skills

• Choose your specialization (Combat, Magic, or Stealth)

• Select two favored attributes

Want to be a heavy-armored mage who also dabbles in alchemy and lockpicking? Go for it. The Custom Class lets you avoid those "why am I bad at the things I actually want to do?" moments.

But if you don’t feel like playing fantasy architect, there are still some solid preset options.

Great Preset Classes for Beginners

• Warrior – If you like simple. Hit things. Wear heavy armor. Repeat.

• Mage – For those who enjoy watching health bars melt from a distance.

• Assassin – Sneak, stab, disappear. Great if you like being unseen and a little dramatic.

• Battlemage – Magic plus melee. Because why not both?

• Archer – Perfect if you enjoy solving problems from across the room.

And yes, Stealth Archer is still a fan-favorite. If sneaking around and picking off enemies before they know you exist sounds fun, grab anything with Marksman and Sneak—or just build it yourself.

Full List of Classes in Oblivion Remastered

Here’s every preset class, because sometimes you just want to pick a name and get moving:

• Acrobat – Stealthy jumper with a bow.

• Agent – A smooth-talking sneak.

• Archer – Bow, blade, and light armor.

• Assassin – Silent but deadly.

• Barbarian – Smash first, ask later.

• Bard – Talks a lot, fights a little.

• Battlemage – Sword and sorcery combo.

• Crusader – Heavy armor with a bit of healing.

• Healer – If keeping people alive is your thing.

• Knight – Classic noble warrior.

• Mage – Pure spellcaster.

• Monk – Punches problems away.

• Nightblade – Magic plus sneaky stabbing.

• Pilgrim – A traveler who can hold their own.

• Rogue – A little bit of everything shady.

• Scout – Fast and versatile fighter.

• Sorcerer – Magic user who doesn’t like weapons.

• Spellsword – Blade in one hand, fireball in the other.

• Thief – Take stuff and avoid getting caught.

• Warrior – Hit things until they stop moving.

• Witchhunter – Magic, bows, and a dislike for daedra.

Can You Change Your Class?

Only at the start. When you're about to leave the sewers, you’ll get one last chance to rethink your life choices. After that? You're stuck with it—unless you dive into console commands.

Read More: Oblivion Remastered Tips & Tricks Guide

Final Blurb

At the end of the day, Oblivion Remastered doesn’t punish you too hard for your class choice. But if you want things to feel smooth, either tailor a Custom Class or pick one that actually matches how you plan to play. Otherwise, enjoy being a "Warrior" who somehow never wins a sword fight.

Now, go forth and roleplay... or just hoard cheese wheels. Both are valid.

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