Let’s accept the fact. Mods are essential to spice up the gameplay in Oblivion Remastered once you complete it in its original state. Surprisingly, a huge library of mods for Oblivion Remastered is already available on the internet within 48 hours of the game’s release. It’s clear that not only are the modders going wild but it’s pretty evident that the community is also excited to try them out.
While new mods are being released for Oblivion Remastered every day, we’ll break down some of the best mods that have already been released so far.
Best Mods for Oblivion Remastered So Far
Better FOV Mod
We will start with the Better FOV mod. One of the limitations of vanilla Oblivion is the narrow field of view, especially if you prefer wide angles or ultrawide monitors. Better FOV enables players to increase their field of view far beyond the original limit. You can crank your FOV up to 140 in either first or third person or dial it in to whatever value feels comfortable for you. It’s a minor change, but it really makes the game feel more contemporary.
Difficulty Slider Mod
Up next is Difficulty Slider Fixed, a mod that completely reworks how damage scaling operates in Oblivion. In the original game, moving the difficulty slider could cause enormous, jarring disparities in damage taken and dealt. This mod does away with those transitions by providing more fine-grained scaling, with two options: one with a 100-point range and one with 50. Now, going from Expert to Master doesn’t feel like hitting the wall; it feels like a fair step up.
Clean HUD Mod
For those wanting to clean up their interface, Better HUD is a necessity. This mod moves your health, stamina, and magicka bars to the left of the screen and also shrinks the compass at the top. It has a number of layouts, so you can reduce your HUD while keeping the important stuff in easy reach. The outcome is a cleaner and more immersive experience that doesn’t feel so UI-heavy.
No More Repairing Mod
Hate dealing with gear degradation? The No More Repairing mod fixes that by stopping your armor and weapons from completely breaking down. With this installed, you will never have to carry repair hammers again. Your gear is always in top shape, so you can play combat and exploration instead of inventory management.
Character Presets Mod
Character creation has also been greatly improved by the use of various character preset saves. If you have trouble making pretty characters, mods like Connie (for Wood Elves), Valyrian (for Bretons), and Better Female Character Creation (for Imperial females) give you pre-made, pre-done starting templates. Most of these put you right at the end of the tutorial dungeon, so you can dive straight into the action.
Armor Mod
A number of mods include armor sets that were previously inaccessible in the game. Playable Imperial Palace Armor lets you wear the regal armor usually only available to high-ranking NPCs. You can find it in the Trentius family mausoleum within the Imperial Palace. Alternatively, Mythic Dawn Armor for Player allows you to dress in full cultist attire, complete with a glowing sword.
Keep in mind that these armor mods can block your view in first-person mode, so third-person might be the more practical way to wear them. There are also the stylish Emperor’s Robes, which can be bought from Divine Elegance in the Imperial City, and Black Steel Armor, a darker retexture of the classic steel set for those looking for a more menacing appearance.
Donkey Mod
Now let’s talk about Donkey. This mod replaces every horse in the game with a more familiar four-legged companion—yes, that Donkey. Whether you’re traveling through Cyrodiil or camped outside a dungeon, you will always have a bit of comic relief with you.
Other Useful Mods
Environmental and NPC behavior has also been changed. NPCs Catch Fire finally adds realistic fire damage to non-player characters, while NPC Socialization Tweaks prevents them from greeting you constantly and promotes more inter-NPC conversation. More HUD improvements eliminate chunky black info boxes and clean up the reticle, making it tiny even when using bows or staves.
For quality of life improvements Quest NPCs Run is a must-have mod. Instead of walking with NPCs who plod along at a snail’s pace, they will now run to objectives, speeding up escort and follow missions. No Vignette removes the dark border effect when sneaking or low on health, making your screen look cleaner and better. Horse Whistle Summon and Follow enables you to summon your horse from anywhere, which is a big help if you get Donkey lost mid-ride.
If you are interested in achievements, then Baka Achievement Enabler or Universal Achievement Unblocker let you get them even if you are using mods or console commands. For the flexibility of leveling, Faster or Slower Leveling gives you the ability to set the speed of your character’s growth.
Magic users, too, have a reason to celebrate. More Useful Ayleid Mana Wells offer stronger temporary buffs and even permanent magicka increases. Longer conjurations and more summons improve the conjuration experience, longer summon durations, and the ability to have multiple summons at once.
Mods like Level Creature and Item Diversity prevent the game from removing low-level creatures as you level up, keeping encounters interesting. Richer vendors give gold merchants more gold, making it easier to get rid of your loot. Auto Lockpicking Always Success removes the requirement of skill in the lockpicking mini-game; every attempt will now be successful. Lastly, Simple Faster Horses makes traveling in Cyrodiil faster by giving you a quicker mount.
