To recharge enchanted weapons in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, you have four main methods:
- Use Filled Soul Gems : This is the most common way. You need to fill empty Soul Gems by casting the Soul Trap spell on a creature and killing it. The soul is captured in the gem, which you can then use to recharge your weapon. Larger Soul Gems with bigger souls recharge more charges. Filled Soul Gems are consumed upon use. You can buy empty Soul Gems and the Soul Trap spell from Mages Guild vendors
- Use Azura's Star : This is a reusable Soul Gem obtained by completing Azura's Daedric quest. It can trap souls of all sizes and does not break after use, making it a convenient way to recharge weapons repeatedly without needing to find new Soul Gems
- Use Varla Stones : These rare items are found in Ayleid Ruins and fully recharge all enchanted weapons in your inventory at once. They are single-use and best saved for later in the game when you carry multiple enchanted weapons
- Pay a Recharger NPC : Found at Mages Guild Halls or the Arcane University, these NPCs can recharge your weapons for a fee. This method is the easiest but also the most expensive
To check your weapon's charges, enable detailed view in your inventory and select the weapon to see the remaining charges and uses. Each hit consumes a number of charges depending on the enchantment strength
. In summary, the most cost-effective way to recharge is by capturing souls with Soul Trap and using filled Soul Gems, supplemented by Azura's Star or Varla Stones for convenience and bulk recharging. Paying NPCs is a last resort due to high cost.
