How to Fix Your Damaged Luck Stat in Oblivion Remastered
Welcome to Oblivion Remastered, where you can punch demons in the face, steal cheese wheels for funsies, and-oh yeah-accidentally wreck your own character by letting Lady Luck slip through your greasy fingers.
If you’re reading this, chances are your Luck stat is looking more broken than the economy of Tamriel after a Daedric invasion.
Don’t panic. You’ve stumbled into the right corner of the internet.
We’re going to walk you through what the hell happened, how to fix it, and how to stop it from happening again-while having a little too much fun along the way.
However, if you’re just here for a quick fix and you don’t want to hear the rest of my oh-so-informative rants – you can just TLDR your way down to the fixes!
What Does Luck Do in Oblivion Remastered?
In Oblivion, Luck is the most slept-on stat in the game. It doesn’t get flashy damage boosts like Strength or let you become a stealth god like Agility. But don’t be fooled – Luck influences everything just a little bit, like the universe quietly sabotaging you in the background.
A high Luck stat increases:
Your chances of success with mini-games (hello, persuasion wheel)
Random loot quality (your RNG prayers go through smoother)
Effectiveness of ALL skills (yes, even magic and combat ones)
Image: What Does Luck Do in Oblivion Remastered | Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered | Bethesda Softworks
So when Luck goes down?
You’re not just getting unlucky – you’re getting actively screwed over in every possible corner of gameplay. That’s right. Even your fireballs start missing like you’ve got a migraine and no thumbs.
How Did My Luck Get Screwed Over?
Good question, champ.
Here are the main culprits stealing your four-leaf clovers:
Drain Luck Effects
Some monsters – like Will-o-Wisps and cursed items – can cast Drain Luck. This is temporary but can stack and ruin your vibe mid-fight.
Damage Luck Effects
Worse than drain? Permanent Damage Luck. This comes from:
Certain Spriggans, Dremora, or Daedric artifacts
Traps and cursed loot
That one cursed amulet you thought looked “pretty neat”
Disease and Poison
Some diseases (like Astral Vapors) will slowly eat away at your stats, including Luck. And you probably haven’t seen a cure potion in 8 hours because you’ve been hoarding Skooma instead.
The Holy Route: Pray It Away
The easiest fix if you’re not too far gone.
Chapel Altars
Image: Praying at Chapels | Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered | Bethesda Softworks
Visit any major city’s Chapel Altar
Activate it with zero Infamy
Boom: Luck restored, no questions asked
Got Infamy from stealing and murdering your way across Cyrodiil? Well… might be time to do a little repenting. Or…
Wayshrines
Image: Praying at Wayshrines | Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered | Bethesda Softworks
Hit up Nine Divines Wayshrines scattered across the map
Pray at all of them for a full cleanse
It’s a pilgrimage of penance – but hey, it’s free therapy
Potion Commotion
Alchemists rise up! If you’ve got a decent Alchemy skill or access to guilds and vendors, here’s how you can chug your way back to greatness.
Potions That Restore Luck
Look for Restore Luck potions or create your own using:
- Clannfear Claws
- Fire Salts
- Redwort Flower
- Spiddal Stick
Mix and match like a broke college student with cheap vodka and a dash of Top Ramen.
Spell It Out
If you prefer your fixes with a side of wizardry:
Head to Spell Merchants (especially in the Mages Guild)
Look for or craft a “Restore Luck” spell
Cast it on yourself like a magical slap to the soul
Bonus points if you stack it with Fortify Luck for temporary god-mode feels.
Shrine Time: The Mythic Fix
Some shrines go beyond basic blessings.
Image: Shrine of Sithis | Dark Brotherhood | Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered | Bethesda Softworks
Example: Shrine of Sithis (Dark Brotherhood)
May restore stats if you complete quests or meet requirements
Sometimes shrine interactions can cleanse damaged stats as a side bonus
Worth checking out if you’re knee-deep in the Dark Brotherhood or Daedric side quests
Check which shrines you’re aligned with, and read the fine print. You’re not selling your soul, just leasing it for temporary stat repairs.
How to Not Screw Up Your Luck Again in Oblivion
Okay, you’re lucky again – great! Let’s not do this whole sad montage again next week.
Here’s how to stay golden:
Resist Luck Damaging Effects
Wear gear with Resist Magic
Enchant items with Resist Damage Luck
Shield yourself like a paranoid Skyrim grandma
Cure Diseases ASAP
Keep Cure Disease potions on hand like they’re your EpiPen
Visit a chapel whenever your character coughs weird
Watch for Cursed Loot
If an item says “Drains Luck”, maybe don’t wear it, champ
Identify enchantments before you equip random junk
Save Early, Save Often
Just do it. Manual saves are your best friend. Don’t rely on autosaves – they’re about as dependable as a mudcrab in a fistfight.
Embrace the Chaos; It's Your Lucky Day!
Luck in Oblivion Remastered is one of those sneaky stats that feels like background noise – until it becomes a full-blown alarm. Fixing a damaged Luck stat might feel like a side quest at first, but it’s a game-changer.
Don’t let Lady Luck spit in your eye and run off with your loot. Fix your stats, chug those potions, and throw hands at any spirit that tries to hex you again.
And remember: If everything’s going wrong and you don’t know why…check your stats, ya lazy nerd.
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Carlos
June 5, 2025
I never even thought to check lol