Oblivion Artifact Pack SE, created by Watcherzero, brings many of the classic unique weapons, armor, and clothing from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion into Skyrim Special Edition. As a port of the original mod version, this one allows players to once again wield familiar items from Cyrodiil within the modern game.

Careful relocations and visual updates

The pack makes thoughtful adjustments to item placement and presentation. For example, Hatred’s Heart and Hatred’s Soul have been relocated from outside the playable borders, while the Glacial Cave containing Shadowhunt was redesigned to be more engaging and moved within accessible areas. In addition, each ring now comes with a unique purse texture, and the mod features newly cleaned and upscaled textures across its artifacts.

Iconic items and locations

Players can discover a wide range of artifacts reintroduced from Oblivion in lore-appropriate locations. The Escutcheon of Chorrol can be found in Peak’s Shade Tower southeast of Falkreath. The Amelion Set is located in Lost Echo Cave. The Eye of Sithis appears in the Dawnstar Sanctuary. The Circlet of Omnipotence rests at Mara’s Eye Pond. Finally, the Honorblade of Chorrol awaits in a small cave near Falkreath, offering both a dangerous climb and a tough battle.

Cautions and known issues

Not all additions are without risk in using Oblivion Artifact Pack SE. The Blackwood Ring of Silence inflicts 150 damage per second while equipped and can quickly kill an unsuspecting player. Users have also reported potential CTDs (crashes to desktop) in areas such as Northwatch Keep and Bloated Man’s Grotto, sometimes linked to item textures or load order conflicts with other mods.

Nostalgia with caveats

By restoring Oblivion’s unique gear and enhancing it with refined textures and placements, Oblivion Artifact Pack SE offers Skyrim players a nostalgic yet refreshed experience. However, its dangers and performance caveats remind players to approach the pack with both curiosity and caution as they revisit Tamriel’s most memorable artifacts.