How to Create a Fighter Character in Oblivion

Fighters are the strongest characters in Oblivion and can be very effective in close range, very personal combat. Follow these steps to create a custom fighter character that can help you complete the game by beating down your enemies.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Choose a race that is suited for combat. The following three races all make good fighters; however, each come with their own drawbacks. The Redguard gives players a +10 bonus on Endurance, Blade, Blunt, Athletics and/or Strength plus a +5 bonus on Light Armor, Heavy Armor and Mercantile, while only losing slightly on Intelligence, Willpower and Personality. Orcs provide a +10 bonus on Endurance and/or Willpower and a +5 bonus on Strength and/or Willpower but you lose some Intelligence, Speed, Agility and Personality. The Nord is the most balanced fighter, giving players a +10 bonus on Strength, Endurance, Blade, Blunt and Heavy Armor and a +5 bonus on Armorer, Block and Restoration but loses some on Personality, Intelligence and/or Willpower.
2. Choose Strength and Endurance as your character's attributes. Strength maximizes your force with weapons. Endurance maximizes your health and reduces fatigue.
3. Choose the following skills for your character to maximize their fighting ability: Blade or Blunt, Heavy Armor or Light Armor, Block, Armorer and Restoration.
4. Start wandering the plains of Oblivion and smite any enemy that crosses your path.

Tips & Warnings

• Search containers whenever you come across them to find repair hammers. These are very necessary to keep your weapons and armor at their peak performance. Also pick up any torches you come across; those dungeons are dark.
• Some races lose or gain on attributes and skills depending on their gender, so be sure to read your manual to determine the best gender for your character.