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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Hints

How can I enter the Arena competition?

  • 1 of 11: Hundolin, the bet-taking guy, will tell you how.
  • 2 of 11: He says to enter the Arena Bloodworks and talk to Owyn the Blademaster.
  • 3 of 11: The Arena Bloodworks door is down the stairs to the left of Hundolin, so go through it and look around for Owyn.
  • 4 of 11: You'll find him at one end of the short curving hallway that's just north of the main practice room.
  • 5 of 11: After you ask to be a combatant, he'll let you choose whether you want light or heavy "raiment" for your official Arena uniform.
  • 6 of 11: You'll have to wear the raiment, which is full-body armor (including boots), for nearly every match you compete in. You can choose your own helm, shield, weapon, and jewelry, but that's all.
  • 7 of 11: So choose light raiment if your Light Armor skill is much higher than your Heavy Armor skill. Otherwise, choose the heavy raiment.
  • 8 of 11: NOTE: If you change your mind later, you can get raiment of both kinds from either of the two Raiment Cabinets. (One's near Owyn, and the other is near Ysabel Andronicus.)
  • 9 of 11: TIP: After you sign up and get your raiment, you can legally take items from the Bloodworks area, including the various weapons on the weapon racks.
  • 10 of 11: When you're ready to start fighting in the Arena, talk to Owyn about "Ready for a Match." (Note that it has to be between 9am and 9pm, the regular Arena hours.)
  • 11 of 11: TIP: When you're done fighting for awhile, just drop your raiment on the floor next to Owyn so it won't encumber you on your adventures.