The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Hints

magic weapon

  • If you choose the staff, you'll get the Staff of Indarys. Otherwise, you get the Thornblade. Both are leveled items, so check the charts below before you get the one you want to make sure you're high-level enough to get a good version of it.

    Level    Staff Enchantment
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    1-4     Damage Strength 5 points, Shock Damage 20 points
    5-9     Damage Strength 6 points, Shock Damage 30 points
    10-14    Damage Strength 7 points, Shock Damage 40 points
    15-19    Damage Strength 8 points, Shock Damage 50 points
    20-24    Damage Strength 9 points, Shock Damage 60 points
    25+     Damage Strength 10 points, Shock Damage 70 points

    Level    Thornblade Enchantment
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    1-4     Disintegrate Armor 25 points
    5-9     Disintegrate Armor 40 points
    10-14    Disintegrate Armor 60 points
    15-19    Disintegrate Armor 80 points
    20-24    Disintegrate Armor 100 points
    25+     Disintegrate Armor 120 points