How to get black soul gems in Oblivion Remastered

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In the realm of Oblivion, hunting down Black Soul Gems is like chasing after hidden treasures. Their scarcity is only surpassed by their might, making them a coveted find for any adventurer. With such powerful enchanting potential, you’ll definitely want to stockpile as many as possible, especially if you’re planning on wrapping up the Daedric questlines. And let me tell you, Vaermina’s questline is no exception; to embark on that journey, a Black Soul Gem is your starting point.

Great news! You don’t have to solely depend on luck to obtain black soul gems. Instead, there’s a specialized method for transforming grand soul gems into black soul gems, and it’s not too difficult once you learn the secret. Here’s how you can create your own black soul gems:

1. Gather your grand soul gems and a mortal enemy (preferably one that is about to die).
2. Use the grand soul gem on your enemy when they are close to death, capturing their soul within the gem.
3. Repeat this process with multiple grand soul gems until you have enough black soul essence to transform them into black soul gems using a Blacksmith or an Enchanter.

How to get black soul gems in Oblivion

1) Black Soul Gems can either be obtained from Necromancer foes at random or crafted by enhancing Grand Soul Gems at designated altars. Since it’s not common for Necromancers to drop Black Soul Gems, creating them yourself is undoubtedly the preferred method.

To create your own black soul gems, you need to:

  1. Get an empty grand soul gem
  2. Head to one of the altars at Fort Istrirus, Fort Linchal, Dark Fissure, or Wendelbek
  3. Skip time until the next Revenant Shade day (every eight days from the start of the game, between 12 am to 12 pm)
  4. Place the empty grand soul gem on the altar and cast the Soul Trap spell to transform it into a black soul gem

The most effective method to acquire rare soul gems is by visiting a merchant who specializes in alchemy and magic, like Alves Uvenim within the Mages Guild of Leyawiin. You might find these gems available for purchase at approximately 350 gold from him.

As an enthusiast, I should mention that you can acquire the Soul Trap enchantment from these magical traders for roughly 420 gold pieces, though the cost may vary based on your standing with the vendor. Once obtained, you’ll possess everything necessary to craft a black soul gem!

Regarding the altars, they are simply small stone monuments adorned with red emblems. You’ll find one at each of Fort Istrirus, Fort Linchal, Dark Fissure, and Wendelbek. Notably, these locations also serve as necromancer strongholds, which means it’s possible (though unlikely) to discover a black soul gem while clearing them. Interestingly, you can also turn the tables by using the Soul Trap spell on a necromancer, thereby filling an empty black soul gem.

Here are all the altar locations you can visit to create a black soul gem:

As a gamer, I’ve stumbled upon an intriguing aspect of this game that might have flown under your radar – the Revenant Shade days. These aren’t common knowledge unless you’re in the loop like me now, but they’re essential for acquiring those elusive black soul gems. Here’s the deal: every eight in-game days from the start of the game, between midnight and noon, a striking red pillar of light emerges above each altar location. Only during these active periods can you execute the steps I’ve outlined earlier.

In these days reminiscent of the Revenant’s Shadow, let’s fast-forward directly to the appropriate date on the Imperial calendar instead.

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2025-05-01 17:47