A player of Oblivion Remastered recently faced a daunting challenge at the Kvatch gate after neglecting the main quest until reaching level 15. It is generally recommended for players to engage with Kvatch early in the game because the enemy scaling mechanics can make the experience significantly more difficult later on. This situation sheds light on one of the notable features of both Oblivion and its remastered version: aggressive enemy scaling. Exploring a vast open world is a celebrated aspect of Bethesda’s RPGs, and many fans encourage new players to immerse themselves in exploration rather than hastily completing the main quest.
This is particularly true for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion and its remaster, which debuted on April 22. However, not all players are satisfied with every update; some have expressed discontent over adjustments made to the claymore. In a bid to explore and enjoy Cyrodiil at their leisure, Reddit user MaximumCashew0 leveled up to 15 before addressing the main quest. Unfortunately, this decision backfired when they approached Kvatch, where they were met with an overwhelming number of enemies, including various Atronachs and Daedroths.
The player documented their experience, revealing that they were defeated within seconds of reaching the Kvatch gate. Many players resonated with MaximumCashew0’s struggle, describing it as a stark difficulty increase compared to earlier gameplay. They emphasized the importance of tackling the Kvatch quest sooner rather than later. Originally, Bethesda implemented enemy scaling in 2005 to keep the game accessible at all levels; however, this has led to unexpected spikes in difficulty during significant story moments.
While rushing through the main quest is one way to avoid these difficulties, it does not align with the deliberate exploration that defines Oblivion’s open-world experience. Players looking for relief from enemy scaling might consider using community mods available for the PC version of the game, which can help balance enemy encounters more effectively.