How to Fix Can’t Enchant Bug in Oblivion Remastered

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If enchanting in Oblivion Remastered has turned into a game of "stare at the frozen menu until you give up," don’t worry — you're not cursed (probably). Here’s how to work around this annoying bug.

Quick Fixes for the Enchanting Bug

• Name the Item First
  Before selecting any effects, name your item. For some reason, this stops the menu from locking up.

• Unequip the Item
  Make sure whatever you're trying to enchant isn’t equipped. Go in unequipped, then start the enchanting process.

• Use Button Combos
  On consoles, try pressing A + X (Xbox) or Square + X (PS5) at the same time when selecting an enchantment effect. Weirdly, this helps.

• Reset Custom Controls
  If you’ve changed keybindings, go to settings and reset controls to default. Custom setups seem to confuse the enchanting menu.

• Save and Reload
  Quick save before enchanting. If things freeze, reload your save and try again—this often clears whatever’s jamming the system.

• Keep Effects Simple
  Apply basic effects first (like a small +10 stat boost). Once that works, you can tweak things more without the menu freaking out.

Final Blurb

Enchanting in Oblivion Remastered feels less like magic and more like wrestling a haunted menu. But with a few tricks—naming first, button combos, and some patience—you’ll be back to slapping fire damage on everything you own in no time. Bethesda games, right?

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