To get Grand Soul Gems in Oblivion, you can visit specific locations, check merchants, or complete certain quests
. Grand Soul Gems are essential for recharging enchanted weapons and creating custom enchanted items
. Because they are the rarest soul gems, it is beneficial to level up to increase your chances of finding them as random loot
. Guaranteed Grand Soul Gem Locations:
- Arcane University Inside the display cases in the Arch-Mage's Lobby (three) and in the Mage's Quarters (one). These are behind Very Hard Locks
- Chorrol Mages Guild You can find two in a display case on the main floor and three in another display case to the left of the front door. These are behind Very Hard Locks
- Crayfish Cave One can be found south, down the river
- Drakelowe One is in the basement, accessible through a secret fireplace entrance
- Nornal Look for one on some ruins, west of Drakelowe
- Squandered Mine Find one behind the hidden door on the lower level
Possible Locations:
- Imperial City Market District Check the Mystic Emporium and buy from Aurelinwae and Calindil
- Mages Guild Halls Merchants in each hall may have one for sale that refreshes in their inventory
- Sins Of The Father Quest You can find multiple filled Grand Soul Gems during this quest
- Ayelid Ruins Search for Ayleid Casks in Ayleid Ruins like Anga, and other containers
- Dagon Shrine Living Quarters One can spawn in a chest when you infiltrate the Mythic Dawn
Waiting seven days can reset merchant inventories
. Also, spellcasting enemies may carry Soul Gems as loot drops
