How to Cure Vampirism in Oblivion Remastered: Complete Guide and Cheats

If you have entered into The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, you're probably already aware that vampirism is one of the most intriguing—and sometimes problematic—conditions your character can experience. Vampirism in Oblivion, while it can bring some interesting benefits, brings with it a number of drawbacks that can hinder progress in the game, especially if it catches you by surprise or in the middle of an important mission. Many players wonder how to heal it without getting lost in complicated steps or ending up trapped in a dead-end situation. In this article, we'll explain in detail: How to contract and cure vampirism in Oblivion Remastered, with Tricks, tips and alternative routes.

We will explain to you Everything you need to know about vampirism in Oblivion Remastered: how it is contracted, what effects it has, how to avoid it, how to manage it and, most importantly, the different ways to cure it —whether you still have time to avoid the complete transformation, or you're already a full-fledged vampire. Everything is clear, with relatable language and examples that will make your life in Cyrodiil easier.

What is vampirism in Oblivion Remastered?

In the world of Oblivion Remastered, vampirism is a disease called Hemophilia Porphyria that transforms your character into a vampire if not treated in time. In addition to the obvious change in physical appearance and abilities, it involves a New way to play: you will gain powers but also weaknesses, especially in daylight. Time management and nighttime activities become crucial, and you'll have to learn to live with the NPCs' stares and prejudices.

How can you become a vampire?

Contracting vampirism in Oblivion Remastered isn't something you just wish for: You must expose yourself to the disease Hemophilia PorphyriaThis infection can occur mainly in two ways:

• Fight against vampires: If you face vampires in certain dungeons (for example, the Sterile Cave west of Cheydinhal or the Corvid Refuge Northwest of Yunque) there is a probability of becoming infected with every blow you receive.
• Within the framework of the Dark Brotherhood: By advancing through the Dark Brotherhood quest line, the character Vicente Valtieri may offer to turn you into a vampire during the quest "Eternal Darkness."

Once the disease takes effect, you must pay attention to the 72 hour periodIf you don't cure her within this time, the next time your character sleeps in a bed you will complete the transformation into a vampire.

Symptoms and consequences of being a vampire

From the moment you convert, you will notice a progressive change in skills, appearance, and social relationships of your character. The effects vary depending on how long you have gone without eating of human blood.

• Your character's appearance changes as the infection progresses.
• Sun damage increases as the days go by without food.
• Outdoor fast travel is disabled during the day if you take sun damage. You can only rest outdoors at night, although you can always rest indoors.
• Relationships with NPCs worsen: the longer you go without food, the less willing they will be to talk to you.
• After three days without food, most NPCs will avoid all conversation.

Advantages and disadvantages of vampirism according to the phases

Contrary to what many players think, Vampirism is not only negativeThe longer you go without food, the more powerful you'll become, but also the more vulnerable you'll be to fire and sun. Here's a summary:

• Less than a day without eating
  • +5 boosts to several key skills and core attributes (Acrobatics, Athletics, Destruction, Eloquence, Strength, Illusion, Hand to Hand, Mysticism, Stealth, Willpower).
  • 5% additional defense against non-magical weapons.
  • The sun isn't hurting you yet and you can use fast travel.
  • Fire weakness of +20%.
  • Special Spell: Hunter's Sight (see in the dark and detect enemies for 30 seconds).
• Between one and two days without eating
  • Boost to the same skills up to +10 and defense +10% against non-magical weapons.
  • The sun deals 1 point of damage per second.
  • Weakness to fire of 30%.
  • Vampire Seduction Power (raises a target's disposition by 50 points, usable once per day).
• Between two and three days without eating
  • Skills up to +15, defense +15%.
  • The sun deals 4 points of damage per second.
  • Fire weakness of +40%.
  • Reign of Terror Power (silences enemies and demoralizes them for 60 seconds, once per day).
• More than three days without eating
  • Maximum Boost: +20 to skills and +20% defense.
  • Sun shatters: 8 damage per second.
  • Weakness to fire +50%.
  • Shadow Embrace Power (invisibility and night vision for extended periods).

The more "vampire" you become, the stronger you are in combat, but also the more socially isolated and dependent on blood.

How to feed as a vampire

To control the progression of vampirism, you will need to feed on human blood Regularly. Find any NPC sleeping at night, crouch down and, when the interaction option appears, select "Feed." No one dies or wakes up from this, but if you get caught, it's considered a crime.

Common errors and bugs in the progression of vampirism

Some players report that vampirism doesn't seem to progress properly, even after going days without feeding. This is usually due to a one-off bug. To fix it, follow these steps:

• Make sure you eat at least once after contracting the disease.
• Wait more than 24 hours in the game.
• make that There advance in one-hour increments, little by little, until you see the message that vampirism is progressing.
• Repeat the wait for hours if necessary to speed up the phases.

That should unlock the progression and allow you to experience all the phases.

Curing vampirism in Oblivion Remastered

The cure for vampirism It depends on the state you are inThere are two main scenarios: a simple one when you still only have the disease, and a longer one if you are already a full vampire.

If you haven't converted yet (within the first 72 hours)

The first thing is to detect that you have been infected with Hemophilia Porphyria. It can easily heal using a Cure Disease potion or interacting with any Altar of the Nine Divines in the chapels of major cities. Do this as soon as possible, before bedtime, to avoid becoming a vampire.

If you are already a vampire

Now, be prepared: the process is more laborious. There are two main ways: a traditional one (the most well-known, which involves a long side quest) and a much quicker alternative, available with certain expansions and game upgrades.

Classic Method: "Cure for Vampirism" Mission

1. Go to the Arcane University of the Imperial City and talk to Ramino Polo (Antronius or similar names may also appear depending on the translation/mod). He will refer you to the Count Janus Hassildor from Skingrad, who knows more about the cure.

2. Head to Skingrad Castle, find a Hal-Liurz and tell him you need to see the Count about the cure for vampirism. You'll have to wait for the Count to show up. Don't despair; wait a few hours at the designated spot, and he'll eventually come.

3. The Count will ask you for help and direct you to see a woman named melisande, whose location will be indicated on the map (near the Corbolo River, between the Imperial City and Cheydinhal).

4. When talking to Melisande, she will agree to help you only if you bring her five empty Great Soul GemsYou can get them from caves like Wasted Mine, Lobster Cave, and Nornal, or buy/steal them from the Mages Guild or magic item merchants.

5. Once you have handed over the gems, Melisande will ask you for a rather peculiar list of ingredients:

• 2 Bloodgrass sprouts (Blood Grass): You can buy them in alchemy shops.
• 6 cloves of garlic: They are often hung in Skingrad homes and in many kitchens.
• 5 belladonna leaves (Nightshade): Usually found in the Arcane University or in shops in the Market District of the Imperial City.
• Argonian blood: Melisande will give you a ritual dagger. Use it on any Argonian—it's easiest to use in Arena fights or find Scartail of the Dark Brotherhood if he's still alive.
• Ashes of a powerful vampire: Ask Melisande for details and she will mark the location of Hindaril, a formidable vampire hiding in the Redwater Marsh. Make your way through the cave, find the key in one of the sunken chests, and defeat Hindaril to collect the ashes.

6. Return to Melisande with all the ingredients and wait 24 hours (it is advisable to do this inside a cave during the day to avoid sun damage if you are advanced in vampirism).

7. Melisande will prepare two potions: one for you and one to deliver on the quest, ensuring both ways out of vampirism. Take the potion and you'll be cured.To complete the quest, take the other one to Hal-Liurz in Skingrad.

Note! If you're having trouble waiting 24 hours outdoors, you can feed on Melisande at night or seek shelter in the nearby Wasted Mine.

Alternative method (requires expansions or upgrades)

With some of the official expansions or mods, there is a fast track to healing:

• Gain control of the Hollow of Contempt (southeast of Leyawiin).
• Access the Renewal Fountain of the Cloister of Contempt (area with pool and central obelisk).
• Pick up three Blood Purging Salts from the rocks of the walls.
• With the salts in your inventory, interact with the obelisk and you'll be able to return to normal life (or "get sunburned" like any other mortal character).