Oblivion Players Advise: Do Kvatch Quest First to Avoid Scaling Woes

With The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered now available, millions of players are rediscovering Bethesda's beloved open-world RPG. Longtime fans are sharing wisdom with newcomers who missed the original experience two decades ago.

Bethesda clarifies this is a graphical remaster rather than a full remake, preserving many design elements from the 2006 classic. Among these preserved features - what some might call frustrations - is the game's controversial level scaling system.

The game's original designer recently admitted Oblivion's level scaling was a "mistake," yet this mechanic remains intact in the remastered version. This system ties item quality to your character's level when looted, while enemies automatically match your current power level.

This persistent scaling issue has prompted experienced players to offer crucial advice regarding Castle Kvatch - advice that could save newcomers hours of frustration.