To kill a Will-o-the-Wisp in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (including Oblivion Remastered), you need to use specific types of damage because they are immune to normal attacks. Here are the effective methods:
- Magic spells: Use offensive spells like fire damage or other elemental magic from a distance to avoid their health and magicka draining attacks.
- Enchanted weapons: Weapons with elemental or magical enchantments (e.g., fire damage on strike) can harm them.
- Silver weapons: Silver swords or bows work against Will-o-the-Wisps.
- Daedric weapons: These powerful weapons can damage them.
- Hand-to-hand combat: Only effective if your Hand-to-Hand skill is Journeyman level (50) or higher.
When fighting, be cautious of their attack that drains your health and magicka; it is indicated by a visible energy line between you and the wisp. When this drain is active, back off until it breaks, then approach to attack again. Rinse and repeat this tactic to avoid losing resources while dealing damage. After killing a Will-o-the-Wisp, you can loot glow dust , a valuable alchemy ingredient used for potions and quest items. If you lack these weapons or spells, it is best to avoid engaging them as normal weapons will do no damage. In summary, to kill Will-o-the-Wisps effectively:
- Use magic or enchanted/silver/Daedric weapons.
- Keep your distance to avoid their draining attack.
- Attack when the drain breaks, then retreat and repeat.
- Consider using Reflect Spell to turn their drain into healing.
This approach works in both Oblivion and Oblivion Remastered versions
