Well, you’re probably returning to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered now, and to make things better, you want to start with high-standard gear. You are in luck because this guide will show you how to acquire one of the strongest weapons and armors from the game, the Umbra Sword and Umbra Armor without getting your hands dirty.
So, there you go. You can lay hands on that loot without even having to fight. All the steps laid down for this are listed below:
What is the Umbra Sword and Armor Set?
The Umbra Sword is a unique weapon with a great enchantment upon it: Soul Trap on Strike. Used with Soul Gems, it lets you capture the souls of enemies you defeat, which may then be used to charge magical items or for enchanting.
The Umbra Armor is a complete and fearsome set of heavy armor that gives great protection, especially for the early-game players. It’s a little heavy, but it’s worth its weight in gold.
Step 1: Coming Out of the Imperial Prison Sewer
With your first exit into the outer world from the Imperial Prison Sewer, this game starts. Beginning with that, you’re now embarking on your path to acquiring Umbra’s gear.
Step 2: Travel to Vindasel
Fetch your map and find an area known as Vindasel; it is located just southwest of the Imperial City. It is a very tiny ruin which is the key to this entire trick.
Reach the entrance, but before entering, you should save. It will be your safety net should things go south.
Step 3: Lure Umbra Out
Inside Vindasel, you’ll find the NPC Umbra—a high-level enemy wielding the sword and wearing the armor set. Do not try to fight her. She will destroy you if you’re just starting out.
Instead, hit her once to grab her attention, then run. Your goal is to kite her all the way back to the Imperial City, avoiding traps and enemies along the way.
Step 4: Let the Guards Do the Work
Once outside, guide her through the route that leads to the main entrance of the Imperial City. It’s crucial not to lose her, so make sure she’s always following close behind.
When you get near the city, don’t attack her—let the city guards take care of it. They’ll recognize her as a hostile NPC and will engage in combat automatically.
Important: Do not hit Umbra while guards are around. If you do, the guards will turn on you, ruining the whole plan.
Step 5: Sit Back and Watch
This part might take a few minutes. The guards will slowly chip away at her health. Umbra is tough—she’ll take out a few guards before going down—but eventually, the sheer number of soldiers will overwhelm her.
When she’s finally defeated, loot her body to collect the Umbra Sword and her full armor set.
Final Tips
- Use Soul Gems with the Umbra Sword to take advantage of its enchantment.
- The armor is heavy, so make sure your carrying capacity can handle it.
- Avoid fighting her directly unless you’re at a much higher level.
Conclusion
With just a bit of patience and clever movement, you can equip yourself with some of the best gear in Oblivion Remastered right from the beginning. No grinding, no quests—just a classic case of “let the guards handle it.”
So what are you waiting for? Fire up the game and go claim your legendary loot.
