How to Use Magic in Oblivion Remastered

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Magic in Oblivion Remastered is a bit like carrying around an invisible sword, a healing potion, and a bag of tricks—all at once. Whether you're a full-time wizard or just want to fling a fireball before going back to swinging your sword, here’s how to actually use magic without accidentally healing your enemy. Yes, it happens.

How to Equip and Cast Spells (AKA Use Magic)

• Open Your Spell Menu:
  Press Tab (PC) or B (controller) to open your main menu, then navigate to the magic tab (it’s the one that looks all mystical and glowy).

• Pick a Spell:
  Select the spell you want from your list. Early on, you’ll probably have a basic Destruction spell (Fire, Frost, or Shock), a Healing spell, and maybe something sneaky like Illusion.

• Cast the Spell:
  On PC, press C by default. On console, it's usually RB or R2. You can cast spells even if you’re holding a weapon or shield, because wizards in Oblivion clearly don’t need free hands.

Managing & Increasing Your Magicka

Magic isn’t free—every spell drains your Magicka bar. When that blue bar runs dry, you're basically waving your hands around for no reason.

• Magicka Regenerates Over Time
  Your Willpower stat controls how fast it comes back, so don’t ignore it unless you enjoy long breaks between spells.

• Boost Your Magicka Pool
  If you want to cast bigger spells, invest points into Intelligence when you level up. More Intelligence = more Magicka = more fun setting things on fire.

• Potions and Ayleid Wells
  Out of Magicka in a tough fight? Drink a potion or find an Ayleid Well in the wild to top off that blue bar.

Spell Types You’ll Actually Use

• Destruction: Fireballs and lightning bolts. The fun stuff.

• Restoration: Heal yourself when things go wrong (and they will).

• Conjuration: Summon creatures to do your dirty work.

• Illusion: Turn invisible or make enemies punch each other.

• Alteration & Mysticism: For weird utility spells like unlocking doors or detecting life.

Quick Tips for Aspiring Mages

• Hotkey Your Favorite Spells:
  Hold a number key (PC) or use the quick menu (console) to assign spells for fast casting.

• Light Armor or Robes Only:
  Heavy armor makes for a terrible mage. Stick to something that doesn’t clank when you walk.

• Don’t Forget You HAVE Magic:
  ven warriors should toss out a healing spell or buff now and then. Being a battle-mage is basically free real estate in Oblivion Remastered.

Final Blurb

Using magic in Oblivion Remastered is as simple as picking a spell and pointing it at your problems. Just keep an eye on that Magicka bar unless you enjoy awkwardly backing away while waiting for it to recharge.round you.

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