Fan Breaks Down Everything You Can Do In Oblivion That You Can’t In Skyrim

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Summary

  • With the Oblivion remaster now in players’ hands, many are noticing the litany of features missing from Skyrim.
  • One fan broke all of these mechanics down on Reddit, including spell crafting, acrobatics, the hand-to-hand skill line, and on-the-go alchemy.

In a groundbreaking turn of events for Bethesda, Skyrim became an extraordinary achievement, and for numerous fans, it served as their initial and sole primary Elder Scrolls adventure. However, the remastered Oblivion has ignited the passage to a classic series for a fresh generation, many of whom may be taken aback by the multitude of features it possesses that its successor lacks.

It’s great news for those who want to understand the specific details of each game. User u/ImAGodHowCanYouKillA has provided a detailed analysis of all the mechanics involved, categorized by skill type. Here are some key points from their breakdown:

  • Attack while jumping,
  • The hand-to-hand skill,
  • Fame system,
  • Merchants never run out of gold,
  • Haggling,
  • NPCs eat food you put on their plate, including poison apples,
  • Cast spells hands-free,
  • Spell crafting,
  • Alchemy on the go.

Even though I haven’t personally experienced the game Oblivion, the numerous remarkable activities that players can engage in using mods for Skyrim pique my curiosity. It’s not hard to understand why people have been claiming for years that Oblivion was superior – at least based on the potential it offers.

In addition to all that, the skill in acrobatics is worth noting as it significantly transforms movement within Oblivion. With this skill, you can leap impressive distances, evade enemies by doing backflips, and even bound on water. If you’ve ever pondered why players of Oblivion seem to jump so much, that’s the reason. It’s one of the most effortless skills to develop, yet it has a substantial influence on gameplay.

What About Morrowind?

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia when I realize that acrobatics, a key element that made Morrowind so captivating, has been omitted in Skyrim. Now, immersing myself in Oblivion for the first time, it’s clear to see why long-time series fans felt the same way when they found that skill missing in Skyrim.

However, both Oblivion and Morrowind share numerous common popular features. Yet, it’s important to note that Oblivion abandoned several of its unique mechanics. For example, in Morrowind, you could sell stolen items to any merchant, as long as you weren’t attempting to resell them to the person you originally stole them from.

According to u/Akasha1885 and u/Ganadote, Oblivion paved the way for the more streamlined gear in Skyrim by starting the trend of simplifying armor. In Morrowind, there were not only light, heavy, but also medium armor types, each divided into separate components like left and right footwear and hand accessories. Additionally, beyond the main guilds recognized in Oblivion, there existed numerous local guilds that had rivalries, such as House Telvanni versus the Mage’s Guild or the Thieves’ Guild versus the Fighters’ Guild, making it difficult to master multiple trades.

As a dedicated fan, I can only speculate about what lies ahead for TES6. Perhaps some beloved concepts might resurface, or perhaps Morrowind may even receive a remaster someday. For now, it’s captivating to witness the series’ transformation, expanding its reach and ultimately propelling Skyrim to such unprecedented fame back in 2011.

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2025-04-30 12:34