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TheWitchhunteris one of the best HybridStarting ClassesinThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered,since it combines melee combat skills with powerful Stealth and Bow abilities, and control over most magic schools, which makes them formidable anti-mages. Versatile, fast, and deadly, the Witchhunter excels where other hybrid classes fail, becoming a Jack of All Trades, but Master of all his combat forms.
It is one of the most popular classes to pick for those who want to experience most of the things thatOblivion Remaster’s combat system has to offer, but it also requires quite a bit of skill and strategy before it can be mastered. So, in this guide, players will find all the information they need to become the most powerful Witchhunters in Cyrodiil. From best races to pick, to the best equipment to gear up and hunt the most dangerous deranged mages in Tamriel.
Best Races For Witchhunter In Oblivion Remastered
The Witchhunter is the Class that specializes in combat against mages, so it is basically an anti-mage ranger, with access to spells that allow them to track, hide, and deflect other spells, as well as good training in Destruction spells for more elemental damage. As such, the Witchhunter will need moreMagic Resistanceto face their designated nemeses in combat. Sothe best races players can pickfor this class are Bretons and Argonians.
Bretonsare born with natural resistance to magic effects and affinity for all kinds of magic, so they have some decent bonuses to pair with this class, plus theDragon Skin Greater Power, which grants a powerfulShield once per day, andcan be cast in silence. Bretons have bonuses in Conjuration, Mysticism, Restoration, Alchemy, Alteration, and Illusion, most of them are Major Skills from the Witchhunter, so they are bound to have it easy using various forms of magic to counter their preferred enemies.
Argonians,on the other hand, are 100% Resistant to Poison and 75% resistant to disease, which would make them ideal Vampire Hunters. And since most mid-game, late-game leveled enemies are most certainly vampire mages, this would give players an extra advantage whilepreventing them from contracting Vampirism. Their ability tobreathe underwaterand their bonuses in Athletics, Security, Alchemy, Blade, Hand to Hand, and Illusion are big pluses.
Best Birthsigns For Witchhunter In Oblivion Remastered
Witchhunters have various uses for Stealth, Mobility, and Agility, so there are two particular signs that pair nicely with this: theThiefand theSteed.
The Thief grants+10 Attribute bonusestoAgility,Luck, andSpeed,which adds mobility, extra damage using the Bow (the Witchhunter’s favorite weapon), and a bit little of one of the rarest attributes (Luck) and the only that players cannot upgrade except through enchantments, special items, or picking the Thief. These bonuses will become critical as the player reaches max level, and leveled enemies become troublesome foes.
On the other hand, the Steed grants a+20 bonus to Speed, granting the Witchhunter the ability to move swiftly in battle, dodging spells, the attack of melee minions, and annoying conjuredcreatures like Clannfear, Bears, and Daedroths, that might ruin their plans to put down Conjurers and Necromancers.
Best Equipment & Weapons For Witchhunter
SinceBowsare the primary weapon of theWitchhunter, but they can also benefit from having a melee weapon (especiallyBlades) prepared just in case, there are plenty of options for players to pick from. Here’s a list ofsome of the best weapon choicesfor a Witchhunter, considering their stats, utility, and enchantments.
For equipment, players should pick elemental resistances for Frost, Shock, and Fire. Rings that increase Endurance, Agility, and Willpower would be great to have as well.
Since the Witchhunter benefits more from having Light Armor, a Glass Armor set is one of the finest additions to this class arsenal, offering both freedom of movement, high resistance, and barely making any noise. If players want to be extra protected, though, they shouldgo for the Crusaders Set, but since this one comes with the Deluxe Edition, not all players have access to it.
Best Spells For Witchhunter
The following is a list of great spells to have while playing Witchhunter, as well as some great ways to use the Class Major Skills to enhance their effectiveness:
Tips For Playing As A Witchhunter In Oblivion Remastered
The following section contains someuseful tipsfor those players who have never tried a Witchhunter before and want to really know how to get into it. More than simply a hybrid class, the Witchhunter is a specialized and deadly seeker of theoccult, who can delve into the darkest corners of Cyrodiil and become the worst nightmare of allsupernatural creatures,cultists, andextra-planar foes. Here are some things to keep in mind while playing a Witchhunter:
