In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, you can recharge enchanted weapons in several ways:
Where to Recharge Weapons
1. Pay a Recharger NPC:
You can visit merchants who offer recharging services, usually found in Mages
Guild Halls or the Arcane University across Cyrodiil. These NPCs can recharge
your weapons for a fee, which is typically 1 gold per charge point used. Some
known locations include:
- Mystic Emporium in the Imperial City's Market District
- Mages Guilds in Anvil, Bravil, Bruma, Cheydinhal, Chorrol, Leyawiin, and Skingrad
- Arcane University in the Imperial City (requires guild membership for some services)
Recharging this way is convenient but can get very expensive, especially for powerful weapons with many charges
2. Use Filled Soul Gems:
The most cost-effective method is to recharge weapons using filled Soul Gems.
You need to have a soul gem containing a captured soul in your inventory, then
use it to recharge a specific weapon. Soul Gems come in various sizes, with
larger ones restoring more charges. You can fill empty Soul Gems by casting
the Soul Trap spell on enemies and killing them before the spell expires. Soul
Trap spells and empty Soul Gems can be bought or found in dungeons and Mages
Guilds
. 3. Use Varla Stones:
Varla Stones are special items found in Ayleid Ruins that instantly recharge
all enchanted weapons in your inventory to full. They are rare and do not
respawn, so they are best saved for late-game use when you have multiple
powerful enchanted weapons
. 4. Use Azura's Star:
Azura's Star is a reusable soul gem obtained by completing Azura's Daedric
quest. It functions like a Soul Gem but does not break after use, allowing you
to recharge weapons repeatedly once it is refilled
Summary
- Recharger NPCs: Found mainly in Mages Guild Halls and Arcane University; expensive but quick.
- Soul Gems: Capture souls with Soul Trap and use filled gems to recharge; cost-effective and commonly used.
- Varla Stones: Rare items that fully recharge all weapons at once; best saved for late game.
- Azura's Star: Reusable soul gem from a Daedric quest; convenient for frequent recharging.
For the easiest access, the Imperial City’s Mystic Emporium is a reliable place to pay for recharging, while Mages Guilds across Cyrodiil have NPCs who can recharge weapons and sell Soul Gems. Learning to use Soul Trap and filling your own Soul Gems is the most sustainable method
