By One of your initial objectives in Oblivion Remastered may be to locate a place you can truly call home. Whether you solely require a place to sleep for leveling up or a secure spot to stash your heavy treasures, owning a residence within Cyrodiil greatly enhances your character’s development. Although it’s possible to obtain a complimentary castle quite effortlessly in Oblivion Remastered, securing a house poses a greater challenge.
Houses tend to be expensive and hard to find unless you engage with the right folks. Luckily, we have a comprehensive guide on how to acquire a home and where to buy it in Oblivion Remastered. If you’re seeking more general strategies and quest hints for Oblivion Remastered, don’t forget to explore our complete gameplay guide.
All available houses in Oblivion Remastered
In total, there are twelve houses up for purchase or acquisition in Cyrodiil, excluding the complimentary Battlehorn Castle you can earn. Some of these residences come with a hefty price tag, while others necessitate completing specific quests in Oblivion Remastered.
You’ll also notice that some NPCs willing to sell you a house may decline to discuss the matter if you bring it up. Often, this is due to needing to fulfill a personal disposition level with that character, meaning you’ll need to utilize the persuasion wheel to enhance your rapport. Most NPCs require a disposition of 60-70+ before they’re willing to entertain a conversation about selling you a residence.
Below, you’ll find a list of all the residences in Oblivion Remastered, along with details on how to acquire them:
- Arborwatch: Bought from Countess Arriana Valga in Chorrol (70 disposition and 20,000 gold needed)
- Benirus Manor: Bought from Velwyn Benirus in Anvil (5,000 gold needed, upgrades obtained by completing the Where Spirits Have Lease quest)
- Bravil House: Bought from Count Regulus Terentius (50 disposition and 4,000 gold needed)
- Bruma House: Bought from Countess Narina Carvains (60 disposition and 10,000 gold needed)
- Cheyindhal House: Bought from Count Andel Indarys (60 disposition and 15,000 gold needed)
- Deepscorn Hollow: Obtained by completing the Deepscorn Hollow quest (upgrades available from Rowley Eardwulf)
- Dunbarrow Cove: Obtained by completing the Dunbarrow Cove quest (upgrades purchasable from Dahlia Rackham)
- Frostcrag Spire: Obtained by entering the Frostcrag Spire locale east of Bruma (upgrades available from Aurelinwae)
- Imperial City Shack: Bought from Vinicia Melissaeia (70 disposition and 2,000 gold needed)
- Lewayiin House: Bought from Count Marius Caro (60 disposition and 7,000 gold needed)
- Priory of the Nine House: Obtained by completing the Knights of the Nine questline (starts with the Pilgrimage quest)
- Rosethorn Hall: Bought from Shum gro-Yarug in Skingrad (70 disposition and 25,000 gold needed)
As evident, many houses require a significant sum of gold to acquire, with the least expensive house starting at 2,000 gold. If you wish to expedite your journey toward boosting your finances, check out our previous guide on the most effective gold-making methods in Oblivion Remastered.
However, the initial price of purchasing a house is just the beginning. A majority of homes in Oblivion Remastered can be enhanced with new and upgraded features. These upgrades come with additional costs if you aim for a fully equipped and functioning house.
Optimal house to acquire in Oblivion Remastered
Now that you’re aware of all the residences available in Oblivion Remastered, which one stands out as the best option?
If you’re aiming to avoid excessive spending on a property and its upgrades while still wanting a top-tier home, consider Frostcrag Spire. Initially part of a DLC in the original Oblivion, all players can now claim Frostcrag Spire as theirs.
To locate Frostcrag Spire, fast travel to Cloud Ruler Temple situated just northwest of Bruma. Upon arrival, head east at the mountain’s summit. In the distance, on a mountain peak, you’ll spot a tall, slender building—Frostcrag Spire. Proceed toward the structure, ascending a steep mountain to reach the top, where you can enter the Spire’s entrance without charge.
Inside, interact with the book located on the ice-crafted hand. This book initiates the Frostcrag Spire quest in Oblivion Remastered, necessitating the purchase of various upgrades for the residence. Here are all the enhancements along with their costs for Frostcrag Spire:
- Alchemy Lab: 2,455 gold
- Bedroom Area: 1,637 gold
- Library Area: 1,637 gold
- Vault Area: 1,637 gold
- Magetallow Candles Box: 3,273 gold (x2)
In total, upgrading Frostcrag Spire will set you back 13,912 gold. This is less than what some basic houses in Oblivion Remastered cost, and Frostcrag Spire comes with several excellent features. Notably, you have the Atronach…
An altar that enables you to summon three types of Atronachs to accompany you (similar to companions, though not permanently).
You also gain access to teleports to all eight Mages Guilds, a Shrine for Enchanting and Spellmaking, and an Alchemy Table that increases your Alchemy skill by 15 while you are nearby. Additionally, there is a vault containing over a dozen chests and an Alchemy Garden that cultivates various potion ingredients. A unique Nirnroot Plant flourishes there, which is needed for the Seeking Your Roots quest.
Overall, Frostcrag Spire is an incredible residence in Oblivion Remastered that offers everything necessary for thriving in the game. You’ll need about 14,000 gold to make it all possible.
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