You Won't Believe Where All the Rune Stones Are Hidden in Oblivion Remastered!

As I dive into the mesmerizing world of Oblivion Remastered, it’s clear that freedom is the name of the game here. However, there are certain intricacies about this realm that remain shrouded in mystery. The map is dotted with recognizable landmarks you can quickly teleport to, but there are hidden gems scattered around that offer substantial perks – if only you knew where to find them!

One such hidden treasure are these rune-covered stone formations, dubbed rune stones. They’re not marked on the map, but activating one of these bad boys can grant you some sweet bonuses. The best part? There are no prerequisites for triggering a rune stone – they’re just waiting to be discovered! But keep in mind that finding them isn’t always straightforward; you’ll need a keen eye and some detective skills to uncover these secrets.

What Are Rune Stones, And How Do They Work?

Scattered throughout Cyrodiil, you’ll come across small landmarks known as Rune Stones. These stones can be broadly categorized into three types: Hestra, Reman, and Sidri-Ashak. Each type of stone grants a unique bound weapon or armor to the player.

Regrettably, the enchanted artifacts last just a brief while, approximately 5 minutes in real-time. Yet, these gems can be utilized several times each day. Keep in mind that they cannot be removed until their time limit expires.

You can activate each unique stone just once every day, but stones of the same kind can all be activated.

Hestra Rune Stone Locations in Oblivion Remastered

The Hestra Rune Stones award a player with a bound dagger and gauntlets. The gauntlets provide you with 3 points of armor, whereas the dagger grants you 5 damage. These glowing rune stones, emitting a light green hue, can be discovered at ten distinct spots scattered across Cyrodiil.

It is easier to spot rune stones at night because of their characteristic glowing runes.

Closest City	General Direction	Closest Landmark
Imperial City	Northwest	Northeast of Fort Empire and southwest of Aleswell
	Northeast	At the south turn of the road going east from Roxy Inn
	Northeast	West of Sinkhole Cave, at the northeastern tip of the Imperial City island
Cheydinhal	Northwest	At the southern end of Lake Arrius
	Northwest	Northwest of Lake Arrius and Sedor
	South	South of Harlun’s Watch, in the “e” of Lake Poppod on the map
	South	West of Drakelow, across the river
Bruma	East	North of Namira’s Shrine, east of Wildeye Stables
	Southeast	South of Namira’s Shrine, east of the Silver Road
	Northwest	On the road leading away from Bruma North Gate

Reman Rune Stone Locations in Oblivion Remastered

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but marvel at the unique, vibrant cyan hue that adorns the Reman Rune Stones. These precious artifacts offer an exceptional armor and weapon set to the player, providing both a two-handed sword and a sturdy cuirass. The sword boasts a formidable 10 points of damage, while the cuirass sports a robust armor rating of 6. Interestingly, these valuable stones can be discovered in nine distinct locations.

In the bottom-left corner of the screen, you’ll find two symbols – one for your bound weapon and another for your bound armor. These symbols become visible once a rune stone is activated. By observing these symbols, you can determine the remaining time before your equipped items vanish.

Closest City	General Direction	Closest Landmark
Imperial City	West	West of Fanacasecul
Skingrad	North	Jst south of Bleak Flats Cave, at the top the “k” of Skingrad on the map.
Kvatch	East	West of Fort Istirus
	East	North of Fort Istirus
	Northeast	Northwest of Talwinque
	Northwest	Just outside the northernmost part of Kvatch’s walls
Bravil	Northeast	Southwest of the Arrowshaft Cavern and east of Fort Entius on Silverfish River
Bravil	Southeast	South of Mount of the Panther
Leyawiin	East	On the road leading north from Leyawiin, just west of Veyond

Sidri-Ashak Rune Stone Locations in Oblivion Remastered

Sidri-Ashak Rune Stones emit a vibrant green light and are ideal for players who prefer long-range combat, as they come with a bound bow and a bound helmet. The bow has a power level of 7, while the bound helmet boasts an armor rating of 3. This setup provides a well-rounded build for an archer. These stones can be discovered at just five distinct spots within the game.

Closest City	General Direction	Closest Landmark
Imperial City	South	On the western tip of the island after the Old Bridge
Anvil	Northwest	West of Horse Whisperer Stables, within the “A” of Anvil on the map
Bruma	Southwest	Near the middle of the Orange Road
Cheydinhal	North	East of the Temple of the Ancestor Moths, north of Azura’s Shrine
Chorrol	North	North of Sancre Tor