Best Time to Join the Mages Guild in Oblivion Remastered

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Okay, so, deciding when to tackle questlines in "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered" feels way bigger than it looks. Trust me. All the quest rewards are leveled. Like, duh, right? But seriously, it means your reward totally depends on your level when you finish a quest. Nail it at level 1, you get a meh reward. Hit it at level 30, and bam—you’re powerful.

If you’re one of those Mage types itching to dive into the Mages Guild, you gotta think smart about when to join. Too early, and you get some watered-down, almost sad rewards. Too late… well, you’re dragging your feet and it messes with your leveling groove. So yeah, the challenge is finding that sweet spot where your quests and progress flow like one of those perfect days that never happen. Or do they? Uh, anyway.

Joining the Mages Guild? Easy peasy. Just chat with any Guild Hall leader—pick a city, any city—and ask to join. Bam! You’re in as an Associate. And here’s the kicker: nothing’s stopping you from joining early. Like, zero consequences. Go for it during your first hour of gameplay, why not? It doesn’t shut you out from other factions. Plus, no leveled rewards for just signing up, so no reason to wait.

As an Associate, surprise, you get perks: free beds, free alchemy stuff, lockpickable display cases, and friendly faces all around (+20 disposition, yay?). So good times, right? But don’t get too cozy. You gotta hustle for those seven Recommendations from Guild Hall bosses. Do it early to score the real prize—Arcane University access, where the real magic happens: custom spells and enchanting. It’s like, whatever alchemist’s dream come true. Or maybe that’s just me getting all dramatic?

Now, some spoilers ahead—You’ve been warned. Eighteen quests, that’s what you’ll face. After the Recommendations, every new quest? Yeah, it’s also a promotion. Double win!

Here’s a quick lowdown—well, maybe not so quick:

Anvil Recommendation: Level 1-4, rewards? Nah.

Bravil Recommendation: Same level, same deal.

Bruma Recommendation: Ditto.

Cheydinhal Recommendation: You guessed it.

Chorrol Recommendation: Fingers of the Mountain Spell, feels special at least.

Leyawiin Recommendation: Another same-old.

Skingrad Recommendation: More déjà vu.

Okay, skipping ahead:

A Mage’s Staff: Level 15-19, you get a staff. Cool, I guess.

Ulterior Motives: Same levels, score a Spelldrinker Amulet.

Vahtacen’s Secret: Still 15-19, netting a Conjurer’s Robe.

Then stuff gets spicy:

A Plot Revealed: Level 20-24, rockin’ Wizard’s Fury.

And for the true grinders:

The Necromancer’s Amulet, The Bloodworm Helm, Ambush, Confront the King: All 25+, bringing amulets, helms, and drama with them.

Whew, okay, that’s a lot. But hey, the quirky world of Oblivion—gotta love it, chaos, and all.