To increase your Magicka in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, you can use several effective methods:
Character Creation and Attributes
- Choose a High Elf race for a +100 Magicka bonus.
- Select the Atronach birthsign for a +150 Magicka boost (though some prefer Breton for balanced power).
- Maximize your Intelligence attribute, as each point increases your total Magicka significantly. Aim for 100+ Intelligence through leveling and quests
Leveling and Quests
- Focus on leveling skills governed by Intelligence (such as Conjuration, Mysticism, and Alchemy) to gain more Intelligence points at level up.
- Complete specific quests like the Hermaeus Mora Daedric quest to raise Intelligence beyond 100.
- Use the Oghma Infinium and other quest rewards to boost Intelligence further
Equipment and Enchantments
- Enchant all your gear (armor, clothes, rings, amulet, shield) with Fortify Magicka using Transcendent Sigil Stones, which provide +50 Magicka each. Wearing nine such enchanted items can add up to +450 Magicka.
- Use special items like the Necromancer's Amulet (+130 Magicka and +14 Intelligence), the Ring of Perfection, and the Birthright of Astalon (+50 Magicka)
Potions and Temporary Buffs
- Use Fortify Magicka potions and spells to temporarily increase your Magicka pool.
- Combining potions, spells, and enchanted gear can push your Magicka to very high levels temporarily
Advanced Techniques
- There is a known exploit involving casting a combination of Fortify Attribute (Intelligence), Fortify Magicka, and Drain Magicka spells repeatedly to increase Magicka beyond normal limits, but this is considered a glitch and not a legitimate method
By combining these methods-starting with a High Elf or Breton, maximizing Intelligence, enchanting gear with Transcendent Sigil Stones, and using quest rewards-you can significantly increase your Magicka pool in Oblivion, reaching over 1000 Magicka without glitches
