To kill a Will-o-the-Wisp in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (including Oblivion Remastered), you must use specific types of damage because these enemies are immune to normal attacks. Here are the effective methods:
- Magic spells : Fire spells or other elemental magic work well. Casting spells from a distance is recommended to avoid their health and magicka draining attack
- Enchanted weapons : Weapons with elemental enchantments or magical damage can harm Will-o-the-Wisps. This includes enchanted swords, axes, or bows with elemental damage enchantments
- Silver or Daedric weapons : These special weapon types can damage Will-o-the-Wisps, unlike regular iron or steel weapons
- Hand-to-hand combat : Only effective if your Hand-to-Hand skill is at least Journeyman level (50 or higher)
Tactics:
- When a Will-o-the-Wisp approaches, it will try to drain your health and magicka. Attack repeatedly as it nears, then back away quickly to avoid the drain effect
- Using magic or enchanted weapons allows you to deal damage without getting too close.
- If you have no access to these weapons or spells, avoid fighting them until you do.
Loot:
- Killing a Will-o-the-Wisp yields Glow Dust , a valuable alchemy ingredient used for effects like Reflect Spell and required for certain quests
In summary, to kill a Will-o-the-Wisp in Oblivion, use magic spells, enchanted weapons, or silver/Daedric weapons, and keep your distance to avoid their draining attacks. Regular weapons will not harm them
