Oblivion Remastered: What does Willpower do?

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In The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, you’ll find numerous attributes and skills that can be customized for your character. Characteristics such as Strength, Agility, and Endurance should feel familiar to RPG enthusiasts, having been common in many games throughout the years. However, one attribute that stands out from the rest and might not be immediately clear is Willpower. Unlike other attributes with straightforward names, the function of Willpower isn’t instantly apparent just by looking at its name alone.

We’ll clearly outline the function of this stat and why investing time in its improvement could be beneficial for you. By the way, we’ve also broken down the mechanics of leveling up in Oblivion Remastered, as it differs slightly from the original version.

What is Willpower in Oblivion?

Willpower has two major functions, determining the following:

  • Magicka regeneration rate
  • Total Fatigue (this game’s equivalent to Stamina) in conjunction with other stats

As a spell-casting enthusiast, I’d say that if you’re aiming for a magic-focused character, Willpower plays a significant role because faster Magicka regeneration means more frequent spell casting. Nevertheless, Intelligence might be even more crucial in this regard. It not only dictates your overall Magicka pool but also exerts a minor influence on the rate of regeneration.

The impact on overall Fatigue is positive, yet it’s important to note that there are other contributing factors as well. Besides Fatigue, Stats like Strength, Agility, Endurance, and Willpower collectively influence your overall Fatigue limit.

It’s important to be aware that selecting the Atronach Birthsign prevents Willpower from influencing your Magicka regeneration; instead, it solely impacts Fatigue. This is something to consider while designing your character.

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2025-04-23 17:46