New to Oblivion Remastered and looking to kick off your adventure with some serious power? Here’s how to snag one of the best weapons in the game — right from the start!
🔥 Why Start With the Umbra Sword?
If you just finished crawling out of the Imperial City’s sewers, welcome to Cyrodiil! Now, before you go poking around every Ayleid ruin and Oblivion gate, let’s talk loot. Specifically, early-game loot that slaps. We’re talking about Umbra — a soul-trapping, damage-dealing beast of a sword that you can grab as soon as you escape the tutorial.
Yes, even at Level 1. Let’s break it down.
🗺️ Step 1: Where to Find Vindasel (Umbra’s Location)
The sword is in Vindasel, a small Ayleid ruin located southwest of the Imperial City, near the road to Pell’s Gate. You don’t need a horse, but you will need to hoof it across the wilderness. Here's the basic path:
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Exit the sewers after the tutorial.
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Head west until you hit the Red Ring Road.
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Turn south and keep an eye out for a ruin marked Vindasel.
📍 Tip: Set a custom marker on your map — you can’t fast travel yet, but it’ll help you stay on track!
⚔️ Step 2: What’s Inside Vindasel?
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A couple of trap-filled hallways
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A handful of rats
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And finally… Umbra herself
She’s wearing heavy armor and rocking the legendary Umbra sword, and here's the kicker: she's Level 15, no matter what level you are.
You’re Level 1. You’re basically toast in a fair fight. But don’t worry — we’re not here for “fair.”
🧠 Step 3: How to Beat Umbra at Level 1
You’re gonna cheese this fight — and that’s okay. Here’s a step-by-step strategy:
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Sneak into the final chamber where Umbra is chilling.
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Poke her with a ranged attack (bow or spell) to get her attention.
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Sprint back through the ruin, leading her into trap zones.
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Position her so the traps do the work for you.
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Kite and repeat. Be patient!
⚠️ Save your game before the fight — several times. It’s gonna take a few tries.
🛡️ Step 4: Loot the Best Early-Game Gear in Oblivion
Once Umbra bites the dust, here’s what you’ll pick up:
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🗡️ Umbra Sword
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Base Damage: Varies by skill but hits hard
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Enchantment: Soul Trap for 120 seconds (useful for enchanting/spellcrafting)
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No level requirement — use it right away!
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🧱 Ebony Armor (Full Set)
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Solid stats for early game
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Heavy armor — train your skills fast
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Also looks pretty badass
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🔥 This setup makes exploring dungeons, closing gates, and smacking Daedra around way easier. You’ll basically breeze through early-game content.
🧙 Bonus Tip: Use Umbra’s Soul Trap Wisely
That enchantment isn’t just cool — it’s incredibly useful. Every time you kill an enemy, you trap their soul (as long as you have an empty soul gem).
Why it matters:
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Charge enchanted items
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Craft new spells
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Profit from filled soul gems
💡 Pro Tip: Stock up on soul gems early by checking out:
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Mage’s Guild vendors
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Loot from necromancers and mages
🤝 Community Help & Discussion
Need help pulling this off? Want to show off your Umbra run? Here are some great community resources:
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📘 UESP Wiki: Umbra Sword – Full stats and lore
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💬 Reddit – r/Oblivion – Tips, tricks, memes & more
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💭 Steam Community Forums – Ask or answer questions with fellow fans
🏁 Final Thoughts: Is It Worth the Effort?
Absolutely. Getting the Umbra sword and armor set early gives you a major edge. With just a little planning, some patience, and a few trap shenanigans, you’ll be stomping across Cyrodiil with one of the best weapons in Oblivion Remastered — all before you hit Level 2.
If you're just getting started in Oblivion Remastered or looking to optimize your early-game experience, make sure to check out these helpful guides. For smoother gameplay, don’t miss our Best PC Settings for Max FPS in Oblivion Remastered (2025 Guide), which covers everything from driver updates to DLSS tweaks. Stuck on the Kvatch storyline? Our step-by-step fix for the ‘Find the Heir’ Quest Bug After Kvatch will get you back on track fast. And if you’re planning to dominate Cyrodiil with raw strength, don’t skip our Best Warrior (Knight) Build Guide for Early to Mid-Game for top-tier gear, attributes, and perks.
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