In Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, players often find themselves with an overflowing inventory. As you venture through the richly packed world of Cyrodiil, gathering loot and resources, it becomes essential to manage your items effectively to ensure you don’t surpass your carrying limit. While you may be inclined to part with excess items, there’s one particular material you should think twice about discarding.
Attention: The content below contains spoilers related to a side quest in Oblivion Remastered.
Generally speaking, trading with merchants in Oblivion Remastered is straightforward—provided they have sufficient gold. Once you enhance your Mercantile skill, most vendors will be eager to buy from you. However, the situation changes with Vampire Dust, a material whose true value extends beyond conventional trading. Instead of the typical transaction methods, securing its full potential requires completion of a specific quest.
Why Vampire Dust Is More Valuable Than You Think
A Whopping 250 Gold Each
The standard market price for Vampire Dust is around 50 Septims. However, due to the tendency of merchants to offer lower prices—often around 30 to 35 Septims—it might seem reasonable to offload this item quickly. Yet, if you know how to navigate the quest “Order of the Virtuous Blood,”you can unlock a staggering 250 gold for each pile of Vampire Dust, representing a significant profit.
This quest, located in the Imperial City, introduces you to a group of vampire hunters who enlist your help in dealing with a suspected vampire. Completing the quest with the right choices enables you to visit Roland Jenseric in the Temple District, where you can sell Vampire Dust at its full worth continuously, thus enhancing your wealth considerably.
How to Maximize Your Vampire Dust Returns
The Real Vampire Might Not Be So Generous
Initiating “Order of the Virtuous Blood”is relatively simple, but it comes with the requirement of having at least five points of fame. Once that’s achieved, Ralsa Norvalo approaches you in the Temple District to initiate the quest. From there, you will meet a series of characters, ultimately leading you to Roland Jenseric’s cabin just outside the city. Here, you will encounter Seridur, who will attempt to convince you that Roland is the vampire you need to deal with. However, listening to Roland may reveal the truth.
It turns out that Roland is innocent, and Seridur is the real threat. To gain access to the lucrative Vampire Dust trade, it is crucial to spare Roland’s life and eliminate Seridur. Although you could earn a short-term reward by siding with Seridur, it won’t match the ongoing benefits of trading with Roland.
Vampire Dust can be collected by defeating vampires scattered around various dungeons in Oblivion Remastered. However, players should exercise caution during combat to avoid contracting vampirism themselves.
While Oblivion Remastered serves up numerous opportunities to earn gold, the transient nature of some trades means it’s vital to strategically choose when to sell your Vampire Dust. With its low weight and the ease of acquiring it, this resource is a golden opportunity—especially considering that a mere 50 gold may initially appear tempting. Patience will reward you significantly in the world of Oblivion Remastered.