In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, there are a total of 100 distinct locations where Oblivion Gates may appear throughout Cyrodiil, but a maximum of 60 gates can open during a single playthrough. This includes 20 fixed gates that always open at specific points in the main quest and 40 random gates that spawn at various locations. Once a gate is closed by removing its Sigil Stone, that specific location will not spawn another gate without using console commands. The maximum number of gates appearing is tied to the player's progress in the main quest, and completing the main quest will close all existing gates and prevent new ones from opening
. Summary:
- Total possible gate locations: 100
- Maximum gates per playthrough: 60
- Fixed gates: 20 (always appear at designated spots)
- Random gates: up to 40 (spawn randomly from 80 possible locations)
- Gates do not reopen once closed
- Completing the main quest closes all gates permanently
