Summary
The few inevitabilities in life are death, taxes, andSkyrimplayers gradually getting absorbed intothe stealth archer vortex. WhereOblivion Remasteredis concerned, players have a little more versatility in how they use their ranged weapons, and combined with the broader magical experience, this makes for plenty more nuanced archer builds that players can specialize in. While in the early game, a solid bow is a great foundation until something better comes along, by the late game, players are looking for something more. Their ‘forever bow,’ perhaps.
So, whether players are channeling theirDragon’s DogmaArisenand playing a magick archer, or they’re a steel-clad tower launching arrows from afar in heavy armor, there are a collection of bows that represent the pinnacle of archery, and the final step in the player’s journey to become a bow-wielding master in the late game. Theselate-game bows inOblivion Remasteredare ranked by their overall effectiveness in combat and—where applicable—the strength of their enchantments, but it’s important to note thatOblivion Remastered’sscaling system means players will want to pick up any enchanted bows after reaching level 19 for maximum effectiveness.
6Bow Of Harm
A Simple But Effective Bow
This Glass Bow appears as random dungeon-based loot from level 14 onward. Level 14 is squarely in the mid-game, rather than late game, ofOblivion, but its useful enchantment and high-quality material mean that this bow can definitely hold its own in the late game when in the hands of a skilled archer.
Glass material is one ofthe most belovedinOblivion Remasteredfor its aesthetics and effectiveness, and players lucky enough to pick up theBow of Harmshould consider putting it to use even if archery is only their backup option. It will help players glide through the mid-game and well into late game until some of the later entries on this list make an appearance.
5Daedric Bow
A Staple In Elder Scrolls Titles
TheDaedric Bowtypically reflects the pinnacle (or something close to the pinnacle) of standard weaponry in theElder Scrollsseries, and it is no different inOblivion Remastered. Forged in dark practices similar tohow daedric artifactsare made, these are some of the strongest weapons in the game, and the Daedric Bow is a great choice for late-game players with a build that specializes in archery.
Daedric gear is added to the leveled list beginning at level 20, so make sure to keep an eye out for them in chests and merchant inventories once this level has been reached. But be warned, these items typically have a price tag that matches their huge damage output.
4Bow Of Infliction
A Specialized Bow With A Powerful Enchantment
Using an ebony-tier item for its base, theBow of Inflictionis slightly weaker than a Daedric Bow in terms of its raw damage output, but what puts this bow ahead is its unique and incredibly useful enchantment, perfect fordungeon-delving at high levels.This bow is sold at the archery-specific store in Bravil, the Archer’s Paradox, with a base value of 5240 gold (this is before merchant markups, so bring a big coin purse to Bravil).
The Bow of Infliction is perfect for firefights against other archers since it drains their skill, and against fighters honing in on the player, draining agility makes them less effective in close combat anyway. The damage and enchantment make this bow an excellent choice for high-level players, so long as they have some gold to spare.
3Perfect Madness/Amber Bow
Immensely Powerful Bows From The Shivering Isles
TheShivering Islesis often renowned assome of the best DLCfor any game, period. It takes the familiar fantasy world ofOblivionand turns it on its head (though, of course, this DLC is included in the remastered base game). Players at level 23 and above can procure this truly magnificent weapon when they have the appropriate material. This perfect rendition of either theMadness BoworAmber Bowhas some visual differences, but otherwise operates the same, with a hefty damage health enchantment on them.
Players who go to Cutter’s Weapons below level 23 with the right materials will still receive a powerful bow, but not a ‘perfect’ one that can carry them through the end game and up to whatever level they desire.
2Bow Of Soul Storms
Two Incredibly Powerful Enchantments In One
Another item waiting for players at the far end of the leveled lists is theBow of Soul Storms.The final incarnation of the random enchanted weapons from theShivering Isles,this bow deals a good chunk of damage while also trapping the target’s soul, effectively sourcing its own re-enchantment with every successful kill.
This weapon is a great choice for late-game players who have a lot of enchanted weapons and staves they like swapping between, as, when used correctly, this powerful bow will fill more than enough soul gems to keep two or three weapons filled, even with constant use.
1Hatred’s Soul
The Strongest Bow In The Game
At the highest possible level tier, this bow has the highest damage output among all bows inOblivion Remastered—save for any enchanted monstrosities the player may have created themselves. This bow can actually be found in the game quite early,butOblivionveteransknow that there are certain items to hold out for until a higher level is reached, andHatred’s Soulis one of them.
Draining Speed by a devastating 30 points can be vital for offensive bow builds who want to deal heavy damage before an enemy closes in, as 30 points is enough to get another shot in before a foe closes into melee range. At 35 points of fire damage, in conjunction with Hatred’s Soul arrows, there’s no bow that packs a punch quite like this one.
