It wouldn't quite feel like an Elder Scrolls game without a few quirks, would it? And for fans diving back into the beloved world of Oblivion with its recent remaster, the discovery of a new duplication glitch has certainly brought a familiar sense of playful exploitation.
While many of the classic exploits that players had grown accustomed to over the years have been ironed out in Oblivion Remastered, it seems the spirit of unintended generosity lives on. Players have already managed to uncover a fresh method for duplicating items, and it's proving to be quite the boon for stocking up on essentials or amassing a small fortune.
This particular glitch, thankfully, isn't confined to a specific platform. Whether you're wielding a keyboard and mouse on PC or navigating with a controller on console, the process is remarkably straightforward. It’s the kind of discovery that makes you chuckle and think, "Ah, Oblivion, I knew you wouldn't disappoint."
So, how does this magic happen? At its heart, the exploit relies on a clever manipulation of inventory management and a specific timing sequence. You'll need a storage container – think any old chest, barrel, or even a sack you might find lying around. The key is to have a handful of the item you wish to duplicate, perhaps five or more to start.
Let's imagine you're looking to bulk up your arrow supply, a common need for any aspiring adventurer. The advice is to find a spot relatively close to a vendor, as you'll likely find yourself overburdened with your newfound riches in no time. The Imperial City Market District, with its abundance of merchants and conveniently placed crates and barrels, is often cited as a prime location.
The steps, as I understand them, involve opening your chosen container and then, while your inventory is displayed alongside the container's, selecting the item you want to duplicate. The trick comes next: you'll drop the quantity down to one, confirm it, and then, with a specific button combination (often a simultaneous press of shoulder buttons and a face button, or holding Shift on PC), you'll trigger the quantity selection screen again. This time, the goal is to dump the entire stack into the container. If the timing is right – and it can take a few tries to get the hang of it – the items won't actually leave your inventory, the container will still appear to hold just one, and your screen will have shifted to the container's inventory view.
The final, delightful step? Simply select that item from the container's inventory and return it to your own. Voilà! Your quantity should have doubled. Repeat this process, and you'll be swimming in arrows, healing potions, or even valuable jewelry to sell for a hefty sum.
Of course, with great duplication comes the potential for great encumbrance. So, while the gold might flow freely, remember to manage your inventory wisely. And when it comes to offloading your duplicated goods, it's a straightforward matter of finding a vendor who deals in those items. The strategy then becomes about maximizing your profit, but that's a tale for another time.
