Best Bows in Oblivion Remastered

There are many legendary bows in Oblivion Remastered that are special because of their enchantments and the kind of power they have. Of these, the Hatred’s Soul bow is commonly regarded as one of the best. The Frostwyrm Bow is for frost damage, and the Shadowhunt Bow has multiple effects, such as health and magicka damage. In this article, we have given the best bows in Oblivion Remastered and how to acquire them.

Hatred’s Soul

Hatred’s Soul is a leveled, enchanted Daedric bow that you can obtain in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It is found inside the Chorrol Oblivion Gate, buried in a sunken tower together with Hatred’s Heart.

Hatred’s Soul Location

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As you approach the Chorrol Oblivion Gate, you’ll see the sunken tower just behind you. Because the tower has sunk, there’s no ordinary door – rather, you’ll have to locate an underground cave system referred to as the Fume Vaults. A way into the Fume Vaults exists on islands north or northwest of the sunken tower.

How to Get Hatred’s Soul

To get to it, you’ll need to cross over mini lava streams and destroyed bridges. Search for a huge fallen metal gate that you can walk across like a bridge – it will take you to the island where the secret entrance is. The Fume Vaults door won’t appear on your map and stands right at lava level. Travel to the north end of the island, go around a little round lava pond, and descend over a large boulder – you will see the entrance just to your right. Normally, there’s about a 1 in 9 chance that any random gate will lead you to the Chorrol Gate.  

It’s advisable to acquire Hatred’s Soul when you are level 19 or above because this is the most powerful bow in the game. The level 15 – 18 variant is also strong but a little weaker, and the level 11 – 14 variant is roughly as powerful as a standard Daedric bow. Aside from its power, Hatred’s Soul is also lighter than the normal Daedric bow.

If you fail to pick it up the first time you travel through the Chorrol Gate or receive a lower-level version, don’t worry – there is still an opportunity to obtain it. Traveling through random non-quest Oblivion gates provides you with a one-in-seven chance of appearing in the same world in which Hatred’s Soul can be obtained. Precisely, there is a yet better shot behind the gate in Fort Sutch, with an odds of one-in-four chance. Because it always generates in the same world of Oblivion, several copies can be gathered.

Frostwyrm Bow

Frostwyrm is a strong enchanted bow that you can locate in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. As per Agnar’s Journal, it was once owned by Svenja Snow-Song, who died a tragic death at the hands of the Uderfrykte Matron. After you kill the monster, you can collect Frostwyrm from the carcass.

Frostwyrm Bow Location

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The Frostwyrm Bow is available through the defeat of the Uderfrykte Matron, a frost troll-like monster also referred to as the Horror of the Dive Rock. To find Frostwyrm Bow, head south of the Dive Rock Point of Interest (POI) in the northeastern part of the map, where you’ll spot a camp. Approaching this camp will unlock the Dive Rock POI.

How to Get Frostwyrm Bow

After unlocking the POI, go towards the camp and turn left, and walk downhill slightly. The Uderfrykte Matron never moves from the same spot, close to the corpse of Agnar. Uderfrykte Matron can be difficult to spot because it gets camouflaged in the snow. She possesses a huge health pool, so expect an intense fight.

For the battle, it is advisable to employ ranged attacks. This tactic helps you easily knock her down from a distance. Also, if you climb on raised rocks, she will not be able to reach you, and you can easily keep her at a distance while inflicting damage from above. Once you kill the Uderfrykte Matron, loot the body to acquire the Frostwyrm Bow and other loot. 

Bow of Infernal Frost

The Bow of Infernal Frost is a unique, enchanted weapon that’s great for early to mid-game if you like using frost damage. Once you equip it, just draw the bow and use the “Shoot” action to fire arrows as usual. What makes this bow special is its Infernal Frost effect, which probably adds extra damage over time or other nasty effects to your enemies.

How to Get Bow of Infernal Frost

You can get the Bow of Infernal Frost from M’raaj-Dar, a trader inside the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary in Cheydinhal. Just talk to him, and you’ll be able to buy it. It is one of the best ways to grab a strong, unique weapon early in the game.