To level up Destruction fast in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (including Oblivion Remastered), follow these effective methods:
Fastest Methods to Level Destruction
- Self-Damage Spellcasting:
Create a custom Destruction spell that deals damage to yourself (for example, damage to health or damage to armor) using the spellmaking altar. Then repeatedly cast this spell to quickly gain Destruction experience without needing enemies. This works because Destruction levels up whenever you hit a target, including yourself. Make sure to create high Magicka cost spells to maximize XP gain per cast
- Use High-Cost Spells on Enemies:
Find enemies that can be repeatedly attacked, such as conjurers who summon skeletons endlessly, and cast high-cost Destruction spells like Flare on them. Use Magicka recovery potions crafted from Flax Seeds and Blackberries to sustain casting
- Whom Gods Annoy Quest:
During this quest, use your most powerful Destruction spells on the scamps summoned by the Staff of Everscamp. They respawn quickly, allowing continuous spellcasting and fast leveling
- Use the Weight Feature to Regenerate Magicka:
When you run out of Magicka, use the "wait" feature to regenerate it quickly and continue spamming your spells
- Progressively Upgrade Custom Spells:
As your Destruction skill increases, create stronger versions of your custom spells at the spellmaking altar (e.g., frost damage on touch spells) and spam them until you reach Master rank
Additional Tips
- Unequip your armor and weapons if using spells like Disintegrate Armor or Weapon to avoid killing yourself accidentally, or use these spells to also level Armorer skill
- Use the duplication glitch (if available) to get unlimited Magicka or arrows for other combat skills, but this is optional and depends on your play style
- Focus on increasing your Willpower attribute to improve your Destruction magic efficiency
By combining these methods, you can reach Destruction level 100 in just a few hours of focused gameplay
. In summary, the quickest way is to craft a high-cost self-damaging Destruction spell and spam it repeatedly, using Magicka recovery methods to keep casting nonstop. Alternatively, use high-level spells on respawning enemies or during specific quests for fast XP gains
