Luck stat in Oblivion Remastered, explained

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In simpler terms, the Luck stat in Oblivion Remastered influences all your abilities, impacting every action you perform. However, because this statement is somewhat broad and doesn’t provide specific details, let me clarify that the Luck stat affects the outcomes of various situations in the game, such as finding hidden treasures or successfully completing spells. It’s a challenging stat to enhance, but understanding its role can lead to advantageous circumstances during your gaming experience.

Table of contents

  • How does Luck work in Oblivion Remastered?
    • Arena Gambling and Mehrunes Razor
  • How to increase Luck in Oblivion Remastered

How does Luck work in Oblivion Remastered?

Except for Acrobatics, Athletics, and Speechcraft, the Luck trait secretly boosts your score in all other ability checks.

By design, everyone’s starting Luck is set at 50, providing no initial advantage in skill checks. For each point you increase your Luck beyond this, approximately 40% of that value (rounded down) is added to your total score. This means you might not notice the benefit until you’ve boosted it by at least three points. However, as you continue to raise your Luck, the benefits grow, with a Luck stat of 60 granting an additional four points to skills. It’s important to note that extra Luck points don’t provide any additional perks if they cause your total to surpass most skill’s milestones, except for the Armorer skill where it pushes your proficiency to Master rank or higher, preventing repair hammers from breaking.

Behind the scenes, having 100 Luck boosts most skill checks by up to 20 points. Beyond that limit, it provides no additional benefit.

Arena Gambling and Mehrunes Razor

fortune plays a role in betting at the Imperial City’s Arena as well. When you wager on gladiators there, your Luck score serves to boost the starting health of those gladiators, thereby potentially enhancing your probability of winning the bet.

The Mehrunes Razor dagger’s instant-kill effect is more likely to activate if certain conditions are met, and you can earn this dagger by finishing a nine-tiered dungeon located either at Sundercliff Watch or Sundercliff Village. This quest was initially introduced as an expansion for the game Oblivion, so it’s best to prepare yourself before attempting to complete it.

How to increase Luck in Oblivion Remastered

As a game enthusiast diving into the world of Oblivion Remastered, here’s my take on maximizing your Luck: During character creation, you’ve got two strategies up your sleeve. Firstly, opt for the Thief Birthsign, which instantly grants you a 10-point boost. Secondly, instead of selecting a predefined class, create your own and prioritize Luck as your primary attribute. This move gives you an extra five points. With these steps, the highest starting Luck any character can have is 65. This not only makes your skill checks more successful but also sets the stage for an exciting journey ahead!

At each level you advance, you’ll have an opportunity to increase your Luck score. However, there are various items to equip and additional effects that can augment this stat even more. One convenient method is purchasing the Ring of Wortcraft from All Things Alchemical in Skingrad. This ring will decrease your Intelligence by 10 points, but it will also boost your Endurance, Alchemy, and Luck by 5 each. To acquire the ring from merchant Falaanu Hlaalu, you’ll need to have at least 50 points in Mercantile.

While playing “The Elder Scrolls V: Oblivion Remastered”, during the Knight of the Nine expansion quest known as Umaril the Unfeathered, you’ll come across one of the Knights’ Tombs in the Undercroft. Activating this tomb will allow you to select a blessing, so remember to choose Sir Ralvas and Zenithar’s Blessing to temporarily boost your Luck by five points until it is deactivated.

For other magical artifacts, here’s a collection of gear to keep an eye on when equipped as they boost your Luck:

In terms of additional charmed items, take note of the following items to wear as they enhance your Luck:

Or more casually:

Here are some magical trinkets to wear if you want to up your Luck:

Lastly, for a more formal tone:

The following list comprises enchanted equipment that can be worn to increase one’s Luck:

Each version conveys the same idea but with slight variations in style and tone.

  • Gauntlets of Blindind Speed – fortifies Luck, Agility, and Speed by eight points each.
  • Greaves of Well-Being – fortifies Luck, Endurance, and Strength by eight points each.
  • Helmet of the Mind – fortifies Luck, Intelligence, and Willpower by eight points each.
  • Base Amulet of Luck – fortify Luck by six points.
  • Amulet of Luck – fortify Luck by eight points.
  • Grand Amulet of Luck – fortify Luck by 10points.

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2025-04-24 15:53