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Master the skills in Oblivion! Learn about major vs. minor skills, how to increase them through training, books, quests, and more. Get tips for character progression.

Alright, let's talk about skills in Oblivion. Think of them as your character's proficiencies – how good you are at swinging a sword, casting a spell, or even picking a lock. You've got 21 skills in total, and they're all tied to your character's attributes. When you create your Hero, you'll pick seven of these to be your 'major' skills. The rest will be 'minor' skills. Major skills start off at 25 and level up faster, which is super important for leveling up your character overall. Minor skills start at 5 and don't contribute to leveling up as directly, but they still matter! Here's a quick rundown of how the skills are grouped: Combat Arts (tied to Strength, Endurance, Speed): * Blade, Blunt, Hand to Hand * Armorer, Block, Heavy Armor * Athletics Magic Arts (tied to Willpower, Intelligence, Personality): * Alteration, Destruction, Restoration * Alchemy, Conjuration, Mysticism * Illusion Stealth Arts (tied to Agility, Speed, Personality): * Security, Sneak, Marksman * Acrobatics, Light Armor * Mercantile, Speechcraft As you use a skill, it gets better. You'll see ranks like Novice (0-24), Apprentice (25-49), Journeyman (50-74), Expert (75-99), and Master (100). Each rank can unlock a Skill Perk, which is a nice passive bonus or a new ability. Just a heads-up: these perks, and the skill increases themselves, won't count if they're only temporary from potions, spells, or constant effect items. You've gotta earn them! So, how do you actually get better? There are a few ways: * Practice makes perfect: Just using the skill repeatedly is the most straightforward way. Swing that sword, cast that spell! * Hit the books: Reading skill books is a great way to get a quick boost. Keep an eye out for them. * Hire a pro: You can pay trainers to increase your skills. They're usually found in cities and can be a quick way to jump up a few levels, though it'll cost you some gold. * Quest rewards: Sometimes, completing a quest will give you a skill increase as a reward. * Unique opportunities: There are a few quirky ways, like watching Branwen and Saliith spar outside the Arena District for a bit – that can actually raise your Hand to Hand skill! Remember, skills can go up to 100. And if you ever end up in jail, be aware that your skills might get lowered, but you can always train them back up. Good luck out there!