To level up Destruction fast in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, especially in Oblivion Remastered, follow these efficient steps:
Fast Leveling Method for Destruction
- Access the Spellmaking Altar: First, complete the Mages Guild questline to unlock the Spellmaking Altar, located at Frostcrag Spire. This allows you to create custom spells tailored for fast leveling
- Create High Magicka Cost Spells: Magic skill XP scales with the magicka cost of the spell cast. To maximize XP gain, create the highest magicka cost Destruction spell you can cast at your current skill level. For example, make a custom Frost Damage spell with a high magnitude and short duration to spam repeatedly
- Spam Spells on Safe Targets: Cast your custom Destruction spells repeatedly on NPCs who won’t die or become hostile, such as those frozen by a danger quest at the Perite Shrine. This lets you safely spam spells without consequence and regain magicka by waiting when depleted
- Progressive Spell Upgrades: As your Destruction skill increases, create more powerful variants of your custom spell at the altar and continue spamming them to quickly reach higher skill tiers (e.g., from 50 to 75, then 75 to 100)
- Alternative Method - Self-Damage Spells: Another quick method is to create a custom spell that damages your own health and spam it. This avoids needing targets and still grants Destruction XP
- Combine with Conjuration: Summoning creatures like scamps or skeletons via Conjuration spells provides infinite targets for your Destruction spells. This combo allows continuous casting and XP gain. Use the Wait command to restore magicka instantly when it runs out
- Use Magicka Recovery Potions: Craft or buy Magicka recovery potions (e.g., from flax seeds and blackberries) to maintain your magicka pool and keep spamming spells without long waits
Summary
- Unlock spellmaking at Frostcrag Spire.
- Create and spam high-cost custom Destruction spells.
- Use safe NPC targets or self-damage spells.
- Combine with Conjuration to summon targets infinitely.
- Use magicka potions and the Wait command to maintain casting.
With this approach, players can reach Destruction skill 100 in roughly 20-30 minutes of focused grinding
. This method is widely regarded as the fastest and most efficient way to level Destruction magic in Oblivion Remastered.
