How to Master Armorer in Oblivion Remastered – Repair, Recharge & Max Durability

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If you’ve ever watched your favorite enchanted sword break mid-battle or your armor fall apart after a tough dungeon run, you’re not alone. In Oblivion Remastered (2025), keeping your gear in top shape is just as important as knowing how to swing it—and that’s where the Armorer skill comes in.

This guide breaks down everything you need to know about repairing, recharging, and maximizing gear durability in the remastered edition of this Elder Scrolls classic.

What Does Armorer Do in Oblivion Remastered?

In short, Armorer lets you fix your broken or damaged gear using repair hammers. It’s tied to the Strength attribute, and the higher your skill, the better your repairs—and the fewer hammers you’ll need.

Here’s what you unlock at key milestones:

  • Apprentice (0–24): Repair regular items only

  • Journeyman (25–49): Still no enchanted gear

  • Journeyman (50): Can repair enchanted weapons and armor

  • Expert (75): Repair items up to 125%—boosts durability and performance

  • Master (100): Repair hammers never break! One hammer = forever

How Repair Hammers Work (And How to Use Them Smartly)

How to Master Armorer in Oblivion Remastered
Repair hammers are your best friends—and you’ll go through a bunch of them until your skill is high. Each use costs one “point” off the hammer, and early on, gear will break faster than you can fix it.

Tips for smarter repairs:

  • Carry 15–20 hammers if you’re headed into long dungeons

  • Use hammers when fatigue is full for better results

  • Repair items before selling—you’ll earn way more gold

  • Keep Fortify Armorer gear or potions handy for tough jobs

You can buy hammers at general goods stores and blacksmiths—start with The Best Defense in the Imperial City Market District.

How to Recharge Enchanted Gear (Without Breaking the Bank)

Enchanted items lose charge with each use. You’ve got a few ways to get that magical juice back:

  • Soul Gems: Fill them using Soul Trap spells or enchanted weapons

  • Welkynd Stones: Found in Ayleid ruins—single-use but instant recharge

  • Mages Guild: Visit an Enchanter, pay gold for full recharge

  • Azura’s Star (Daedric Quest reward): Reusable grand soul gem!

If you’re playing a magic build or love using enchanted weapons, definitely check out the Top Magic Builds in Oblivion Remastered for recharge-friendly loadouts.

Power-Leveling Your Armorer Skill

Want to hit Master-level and never worry about repairs again? Here’s how:

  • Spam repairs after every fight

  • Let your gear break, then repair it again

  • Use low-durability loot to farm XP

  • Train with NPCs:

    • Eitar (Imperial City)

    • Varnado (The Best Defense, Market District)

Bonus tip: At Expert, you can repair items past 100% durability—your armor will actually perform better.

Helpful Mods (Optional, but Handy)

Want to make gear repair a little more intuitive? Try these:

  • UI Overhaul: Clear durability % display

  • Repair Hotkeys: One-button repairs

  • Armorer Rebalance: More realistic hammer use and XP gains

Roleplay Bonus: Be a Blacksmith Hero

Want to go full RP? Build a traveling blacksmith character. Use Heavy Armor + Armorer as major skills, carry extras of everything, and maybe even build a little smithing corner in your home. If you haven’t picked a house yet, check out our Oblivion Remastered Housing Guide.

You can also post your blacksmith builds or mods over on Reddit’s r/Oblivion—the community’s always helpful.

More Helpful Guides to Keep Your Gear in Shape:

Whether you’re a warrior in full Daedric or a sneaky spellsword, learning how to repair and recharge gear properly is essential to surviving in Tamriel—especially now that it looks better than ever in Oblivion Remastered. 

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