If you're craving combat, glory, and a little comic relief, the Arena questline in Oblivion Remastered (2025) is the perfect side activity. Located in the Imperial City Arena District, this quest offers one of the most straightforward but satisfying progressions in the game. And yes—by the end, you'll get the iconic Adoring Fan to follow you around (or, you know, become your cliff-diving guinea pig).
Let’s break down everything you need to know to conquer the Arena, become Grand Champion, and recruit your own groupie.
🎯 Where to Start the Arena Quest
Head over to the Arena District in the Imperial City and speak to Owyn, the Blademaster. He’s the grumpy guy running things in the Bloodworks. Tell him you’re ready to fight, and you’ll be signed up as a Pit Dog—the lowest rank.
💡 Tip: Make sure you have healing potions, repair hammers, and your best gear. You’ll be fighting 1v1 in a small arena, so preparation matters!
🪖 Arena Ranks & Progression
You’ll need to win matches to rise through the Arena ranks. Here's the order of ranks:
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Pit Dog
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Brawler
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Bloodletter
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Bloodknight
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Myrmidon
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Warrior
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Gladiator
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Champion
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Grand Champion
Each fight gets tougher and may introduce different types of enemies, like archers or dual-wielders. Between matches, rest up, repair your gear, and level up your skills.
🧙♂️ Mages and archers, no worries: You can still shine in the Arena—just use crowd control spells and quick movement.
🏆 Becoming Grand Champion
Once you become Champion, you’ll get a special challenge from Agronak gro-Malog, the current Grand Champion. There’s a little backstory here—you’ll learn about Agronak's heritage and his questionable “divine” birth.
Final Arena Battle:
Agronak uses heavy armor and strong melee attacks, so be ready for a straight-up brawl. Once you defeat him, congrats! You’re now Grand Champion of the Arena.
You’ll receive:
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Gold rewards for each fight
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A custom Arena Grand Champion outfit
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Access to your own Champion’s private quarters
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And of course… the Adoring Fan
🤩 How to Recruit the Adoring Fan
After your Grand Champion victory, head outside the Arena and you'll be greeted by your biggest admirer: the Adoring Fan.
He's a Wood Elf with a ridiculous blonde hairdo, yellow tunic, and the most over-the-top enthusiasm you've ever heard in Tamriel.
What Can He Do?
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He follows you everywhere unless you tell him to wait.
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He’s basically useless in combat (unless you count being a distraction).
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You can “dismiss” him or even… ahem encourage him off a cliff.
🔥 Fun fact: Players have turned the Adoring Fan into a meme legend for years. Some even create mods to give him actual powers—or replace him entirely.
🎁 Arena Quest Rewards
Completing the Arena questline nets you:
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9,000+ gold (including match winnings)
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Fame and faction reputation
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Access to a private Arena suite
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The Adoring Fan companion
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A ton of combat XP and fun storytelling moments
🎮 Tips for Dominating the Arena
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Use enchanted gear: Fire and Shock enchantments are great for quick kills.
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Block and counter: Learn to block melee attacks and follow up with heavy hits.
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Restoration magic: Keep some healing spells or potions handy—there are no mid-fight saves.
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Train your Blade, Block, and Armor skills early for an easier time.
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Want to go stealthy or magical? Check out these build guides to tailor your playstyle:
🧠 Final Thoughts
The Arena questline in Oblivion Remastered (2025) is a nostalgic, fast-paced, and rewarding part of the game. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a self-contained challenge with meaningful rewards—and a sidekick that’ll never stop talking about how cool you are.
Whether you’re going full tank, sneaky assassin, or just want to hear “By Azura! By Azura! By Azura!” one more time, the Arena delivers.
Have you taken your Adoring Fan cliff diving yet? Or did you give him a real job in your party? Let us know in the comments below!
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