In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, you can enchant items at specific locations called Altars of Enchanting. The main places to enchant are:
- Arcane University : Located southeast of the Imperial City, inside the Chironasium and the Arch-Mage's quarters. To use these altars, you must join the Mages Guild and advance to at least the Apprentice rank by completing quests and gathering recommendations from all seven Mages Guild Halls
- Frostcrag Spire : A player home located northeast of Bruma. This altar is available without joining the Mages Guild, but you must purchase Mage Tallow Candles to activate the altar before enchanting
To enchant, you need a filled Soul Gem, the item you want to enchant, and a magical effect (usually from a spell). At the altar, you select the item, choose the Soul Gem, and pick the enchantment effect
. In summary, the primary locations to enchant in Oblivion are the Altars of Enchanting found in the Arcane University and Frostcrag Spire. Access to the Arcane University altars requires Mages Guild membership and rank, while Frostcrag Spire offers a more accessible alternative with some upfront cost
