To enchant items in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, you have two main methods: 1. Using Sigil Stones:
- Sigil Stones are obtained by completing Oblivion Gates and retrieving the stone at the top of the tower.
- Each Sigil Stone has two possible effects: one for weapons and one for armor.
- To enchant, select the Sigil Stone, choose the item to enchant (weapon or armor), and give the enchanted item a name.
- Sigil Stones can only apply one effect but can be very powerful, especially higher-level stones.
- You can save before picking up a Sigil Stone and reload to get a desired effect if you want to "cheese" the system
2. Using an Altar of Enchanting:
- Altars are found in places like the Arcane University, the Arch-Mage's Quarters, and Frostcrag Spire (a DLC player house).
- To enchant at an altar, you need a filled Soul Gem, the item to enchant (which must be unenchanted), and a spell to apply as the enchantment.
- You can trap souls in empty Soul Gems by casting the Soul Trap spell on a weakened enemy and killing it, which fills the gem with that soul.
- At the altar, select the item, the spell effect, and the filled Soul Gem to enchant the item. You can add multiple effects to weapons this way.
- Enchanting with Soul Gems allows for more customization and multiple effects on weapons, unlike Sigil Stones
Additional Notes:
- Enchanted armor effects are permanent.
- Enchanted weapons consume charge with each use and need to be recharged using Soul Gems.
- Access to enchanting altars typically requires membership in the Mages Guild
In summary, to enchant in Oblivion, either use Sigil Stones from Oblivion Gates for powerful single-effect enchantments or use filled Soul Gems and spells at an Enchanting Altar for customizable, multi-effect enchantments.
