The top mods for Oblivion Remastered

      Bethesda has been creating some of the most captivating and detailed open-world games for decades. Whether it's an Elder Scrolls title or Fallout, these games are filled with so much content that players often invest hundreds of hours in them. The community's deep appreciation, along with the ongoing enjoyment of these games years later, can be attributed to the robust mod support. The top Skyrim mods and the best Fallout 4 mods can significantly enhance the fundamental experience with improved graphics, new quests, bug fixes, and more. While the Oblivion Remastered looks fantastic, it still retains the same core game, for better or worse. After experimenting with the most popular mods available, we've compiled a list of the best ones to install for your return to Cyrodill.

      **Ultimate Engine Tweaks**

      Bethesda

      Even though Oblivion Remastered is a remaster of a nearly two-decade-old game, its performance leaves much to be desired. Even high-end PCs struggle to run it smoothly. The Ultimate Engine Tweaks mod is crucial for enjoying this game as intended. It aims to eliminate stuttering, reduce input lag, and enhance picture quality, performance, and stability. We especially appreciate this mod for removing film grain and chromatic aberration. While not particularly flashy or revolutionary, it is almost essential to mention a performance-enhancing mod for a Bethesda title.

      **Ascension Remastered**

      Bethesda

      One aspect of the original Oblivion experience that doesn't hold up well is the balance and progression. We recognize how challenging that is in a game like this, but more effort could have been made to smooth out inconsistencies, particularly with loot. Ascension Remastered presents itself as the "vanilla-plus" version of Oblivion, overhauling the loot system to make it more meaningful. This upgrade also enhances immersion, as you won’t encounter random bandits clad in Elven armor just to match your level. Enemies, items, and loot that you’ve outclassed will still appear when appropriate. There are numerous tweaks to explore, but you can easily install this mod and enjoy the game.

      **Quest NPCs Run**

      Bethesda

      We dislike any game where progress hinges on waiting for an NPC to meander from one location to another. This was more common during Oblivion's original launch period and unfortunately persists in the remaster. Thankfully, there are mods that update this outdated design. Quest NPCs Run does exactly what you'd expect; NPCs will now run when you assist them with quests. The mod currently supports over a dozen quests, with the creator still on the lookout for any additional ones that may have been overlooked. Oblivion is a lengthy game, so the last thing you need is a slow NPC adding unnecessary delays to your journey.

      **Horse Whistle**

      Bethesda

      Cyrodill is a vast world waiting to be explored. While fast travel is always an option, we prefer to ride around and adventure manually when possible. Once you've acquired your horse, you'll likely grow attached to your faithful companion and wish to keep them safe. Unfortunately, if you leave your horse behind and lose track of it, you'll have to fast travel elsewhere to summon it back. The Horse Whistle mod introduces a simple spell that allows you to call your horse to your location, regardless of where you left it, or command it to follow you. This spell becomes available as soon as you mount a horse.

      **No Item Degradation**

      Bethesda

      Whether in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom or Oblivion Remastered, item and weapon deterioration mechanics tend to spark debate. Some enjoy them for the extra realism, requiring maintenance and care for gear, while others find them burdensome. If you fall into the latter category, you need the No Item Degradation mod. This mod simply removes the durability systems for weapons and armor, so you won’t have to worry about your gear breaking during a dungeon.

      **No Starting Map Markers**

      Bethesda

      If your introduction to the Elder Scrolls series began with Skyrim, as it did for many, one peculiar choice you'll notice in Oblivion Remastered is the ability to fast travel to any city right from the start. Instead of having to visit a location on foot to unlock it, you can move around the map freely. Normally, this would be something we'd highlight as a mod, but here we discuss the No Starting Map Markers mod. This mod disables fast travel to cities until you've discovered them yourself. Although you can still see the cities on the map, it encourages you to explore the world by walking to each place at least once.

      **Colovian Cuts**

      Bethesda

      If you're anything like us, you've likely spent too much time in the Oblivion character creator. The game allows you to create any character you can imagine, from a perfect likeness of yourself to a terrifying creature created from nightmares. However, it lacks options for longer hairstyles. Colovian Cuts