The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Deluxe Edition Cheats
- Console commands that make Cyrodiil your playground
- One-click godhood with trainers and Cheat Engine
- What to unlock as you go: iconic gear and rewards
- Classic Oblivion nods and winks you shouldn’t miss
- The Testing Hall warp (PC-only)
- Dupes, scroll tricks, and other long-lived exploits
- Known bugs and how to play around them
- Build smarter: races, birthsigns, and early priorities
- Early-game money, gear, and momentum
- Achievement/trophy roadmap without burnout
Console commands that make Cyrodiil your playground
CheatsOn PC, tap the tilde key (~) to open the console. These are the heavy hitters I actually use when I want to experiment or speed things up. Save first—commands can flag your save and may disable achievements/trophies.
- tgm — God mode
- tcl — No-clip (walk through walls, fly)
- tfc — Free camera for screenshots or scouting
- tdetect — Toggle NPCs noticing you (great for stealth testing)
- psb — Add all spells to your character
- player.setav [attribute/skill] [value] — Set stats directly
- player.additem F [amount] — Add gold
- player.additem 0000000A [amount] — Add lockpicks
- coc testinghall — Teleport to the developer testing hall (PC only; treat it like a museum, not a loot chest)
Tip: Keep a separate “sandbox” save if you plan on going wild with commands.
One-click godhood with trainers and Cheat Engine
CheatsIf you’d rather click toggles than type commands, trainers and Cheat Engine tables can do the heavy lifting. Expect options like:
- Infinite Health/Magicka/Stamina
- No carry weight limits
- Unlimited gold/lockpicks
- Underwater oxygen
- Easy lockpicking automation
- XP or skill gain multipliers
General workflow: launch the game, run your trainer or Cheat Engine, attach to the game’s process, then toggle what you need. Two caveats: anti-cheat/AV warnings are common with trainers, and these tools can disable achievements/trophies on some platforms.
What to unlock as you go: iconic gear and rewards
UnlockablesA few high-impact unlocks that fit naturally into most runs:
- Skeleton Key (Nocturnal) — Level 10+ Daedric quest. Unbreakable lockpick with a hefty Security boost.
- Azura’s Star (Azura) — Reusable soul gem; incredible for enchanting and repairs.
- Umbra — A powerful sword tied to Clavicus Vile’s quest. You can choose to keep it or complete the deal.
- Arena Champion’s Raiment — Finish the Arena for a solid set of bonuses.
- Crusader’s Relics (Knights of the Nine) — A full set of leveled holy gear earned through the questline.
- Shivering Isles uniques — Plenty of standout weapons and trinkets as you progress through Mania and Dementia.
Leveled rewards scale to your character when claimed. If you want the best version, consider grabbing certain items at a higher level—or just enjoy the power curve now and the memories later.
Classic Oblivion nods and winks you shouldn’t miss
Easter EggsCyrodiil is packed with sly references. A few worth hunting down:
- Shadow Over Hackdirt — A clear homage to Lovecraft’s Shadow Over Innsmouth.
- Whodunnit? — The Dark Brotherhood’s locked-house murder mystery scratches that Agatha Christie itch.
- Imperial City book anagram — A certain text teases a name that unscrambles suspiciously close to a famous ring-bearer.
- Chorrol’s chapel statue — Echoes the Pietà.
- Anvil’s mermaid — A nod to Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid.
- Emperor Uriel’s lines — You’ll hear Shakespearean shades of Julius Caesar if you’re listening.
Little touches like these make replays feel fresh—keep your eyes on inscriptions, statues, and quest titles.
The Testing Hall warp (PC-only)
Easter EggsYes, the legendary developer room is still there. Use coc testinghall in the console and you’ll land in a hub filled with doors to item rooms, light tests, and leveled-list showcases. It’s a fun peek behind the curtain.
- Treat it as a tour, not a loot spree. Pulling items into a normal save can break balance—or even quest flags.
- Make a separate save before visiting so you can hop back to honest play anytime.
Dupes, scroll tricks, and other long-lived exploits
GlitchesUse at your own risk—and on a backup save—but yes, the classics still have teeth.
- Scroll duplication method
- Have at least two copies of the same scroll.
- Open inventory, select the scroll stack, then drop the item you want to duplicate.
- You’ll spawn copies equal to the number of scrolls selected. - Arrow/corpse variants
- Various timing-based methods exist using large arrow stacks and containers. They’re finicky but can print money with light, valuable items. - Bound item permanence
- With some inventory trickery, you can force a dropped copy of a Bound weapon/armor just before the spell expires so it “sticks.” Expect trial and error.
Rule of thumb: duplicate light, high-value items (potions, gems) to avoid over-encumbering yourself into regret.
Known bugs and how to play around them
GlitchesNo remaster is perfect. A few habits will save you headaches:
- Rotate your saves — Keep a rolling set (5–10 slots). Do not rely on autosave.
- Do not rush quest stages — Let NPCs finish their lines and walk to markers before you sprint ahead.
- Avoid mid-combat fast travel — It can desync quest triggers.
- If a quest stalls — Leave the cell, wait 24 in-game hours, return. If that fails, reload the previous step.
- Audio/visual hiccups — Toggling V-Sync, capping to 60 FPS, or switching to borderless windowed can smooth stutter on some rigs.
When all else fails, a quick console nudge (completequest/setstage) can unstick things—just document what you changed.
Build smarter: races, birthsigns, and early priorities
HintsTrying not to paint yourself into a build corner? A few quick guidelines that age very well:
- Breton — Fantastic for survivability thanks to magic resistance.
- Orc — Tough melee bruisers with strong racials.
- High Elf — Huge magicka pool; offset the vulnerability with smart gear.
- Dark Elf — Versatile hybrids with fire resistance.
- Imperial — Balanced, flexible, beginner-friendly.
Birthsigns to consider:
- The Atronach — +150 magicka and 50% spell absorption; no natural magicka regen. Amazing for planned mage play.
- The Warrior — +10 Strength and Endurance for straightforward fighters.
- The Thief — Great for stealth builds (Agility/Speed/Luck).
- The Lord — Extra defense and magic resist if you like to tank.
Attribute focus:
- Combat: Strength + Endurance.
- Magic: Intelligence + Willpower.
- Stealth: Agility + Speed.
Do not spread too thin early—specialize, then round out later.
Early-game money, gear, and momentum
HintsWant a smooth first 3–5 hours? Here’s a reliable route I use on new characters:
- Crush the Arena first — Quick cash, XP, and decent gear in not much time.
- Join the Mages Guild ASAP — Free alchemy equipment in guild halls.
- Pick every flower — Sell potions and ingredients; alchemy bankrolls your early purchases.
- Grab a horse early — Travel faster, do more, get rich sooner.
- Aim for the Skeleton Key — Nocturnal’s Daedric quest (level 10+) nets an unbreakable lockpick and a big Security boost.
- Use downtime smartly — Cast a cheap heal while traveling for Restoration XP; jump to train Acrobatics; sneak while following NPCs.
If you are tempted by duplication exploits, keep them on a separate save so you do not trivialize the whole playthrough.
Achievement/trophy roadmap without burnout
GuidesIf you’re chasing 100%, this order is efficient and spoiler-light:
- Arena — Fast rewards and a good warm-up.
- Fighters Guild — Straightforward combat quests.
- Mages Guild — Do all city recommendations, then the main line.
- Dark Brotherhood — Sleep after a discreet kill to start.
- Thieves Guild — Fence 50 gold of stolen goods to get noticed.
- Main Quest — Leaving this for later keeps random gates from spiking difficulty early.
Missables and gotchas:
- Shivering Isles has mutually exclusive choices (Dementia/Mania). Make a save before the decision so you can grab both on reload.
- The Ultimate Heist (Thieves Guild) requires clean execution; keep rotating saves just in case.
- Difficulty settings don’t lock achievements—feel free to nudge the slider if you’re here for the stories and the checklist.