An Oblivion Remastered player finds the Mundane RIng, one of the most valuable items in the entire game that enables a variety of broken builds.

In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, released on April 22, 2025, a player’s chance discovery of the Mundane Ring has sparked excitement across Cyrodiil’s vibrant community. This unassuming gold band, despite its name, is one of the game’s most valuable items, boasting a base value of 21,600 Septims and enchantments that enable devastatingly overpowered builds. Found in a random cave’s secret ruins, the ring—offering 50% Resist Magic and 35% Reflect Spell—has turned an ordinary adventurer into a near-invincible force, highlighting Oblivion’s enduring appeal for exploration and game-breaking potential.

The player, known on Reddit as LootGoblin42, shared their find after exploring a cave east of the Imperial City, likely Vilverin or Crayfish Cave, both notorious for high-level loot. At level 25, they looted a boss chest in a hidden Ayleid ruin section, uncovering the Mundane Ring after multiple reloads to manipulate loot tables. Their post, accompanied by a screenshot of the ring’s stats, ignited discussions on platforms like X, where players marveled at its power and debated its impact on Oblivion Remastered’s balance. For a game celebrated for its open-world freedom and addictive exploration loop, this discovery underscores why players keep returning to Cyrodiil, even in a visually enhanced remaster powered by Unreal Engine 5.

The Mundane Ring’s value lies in both its monetary worth and gameplay impact. With a base price of 21,600 Septims, it’s among the priciest items in Oblivion, outstripping most weapons and armor. Selling it, however, requires a savvy approach. Most merchants in Cyrodiil are capped at offering 1,200–1,500 Septims per item, but players who master Mercantile and invest in Nilphas Omellian, a vendor unlocked via the Battlehorn Castle DLC, can fetch 3,000 Septims per ring. LootGoblin42 reportedly sold their ring for this amount, amassing enough gold to purchase Rosethorn Hall in Skingrad. Yet, many players argue the ring’s true worth isn’t in gold but in its enchantments, which can transform any character into a magical juggernaut.

The ring’s 50% Resist Magic and 35% Reflect Spell effects are constant, requiring no charge or maintenance, unlike soul-gem-powered weapons. For Bretons, who have a natural 50% magic resistance, equipping the Mundane Ring grants total immunity to magical damage, making them impervious to enemy mages, Liches, and Daedra in Oblivion Gates. Combined with items like the Escutcheon of Chorrol (35% Reflect Damage), Ring of the Iron Fist (33% Reflect Damage), and Necklace of Blades (33% Reflect Damage), players can achieve 101% Reflect Damage, redirecting all melee damage back to attackers. This setup, often paired with the Atronach birthsign’s 50% Spell Absorption, creates “broken” builds that trivialize combat, from goblin caves to the fiery planes of Oblivion.

Oblivion’s design encourages such exploits. Unlike Skyrim, which caps enchantments, Oblivion allows players to stack effects to absurd levels, a feature preserved in the remaster. Community guides highlight the Mundane Ring as a cornerstone of endgame optimization, especially for mage or tank builds facing spellcasters. On Master difficulty, where enemies hit harder, the ring’s defensive buffs are a godsend, turning grueling battles into effortless victories. LootGoblin42, playing a Breton battlemage, described one-shotting a Daedroth in an Oblivion Gate, with the enemy’s own spells reflected back to devastating effect, a testament to the ring’s power.

Acquiring the Mundane Ring is no easy feat, adding to its allure. It appears as random loot at higher levels (15+), with reliable farming spots like Vilverin’s “Sel Vanua” section or Crayfish Cave’s boss chests. Players can save before looting to “reroll” chest contents, a tactic LootGoblin42 employed after 20+ attempts. Alternatively, the ring is guaranteed to drop from Raven Camoran in the “Paradise” quest at level 22 or above, where players can kill him repeatedly for multiple rings, though this requires progressing the main quest. Other locations include Ayleid ruins, Oblivion Gates, or merchants like Earil’s Mysteries, but only with a Mercantile skill of 50+. The remaster’s enhanced visuals make navigating these dark dungeons easier, though the loot system remains unchanged, preserving the grind for rare items.

The Mundane Ring’s potency has sparked debate about game balance. On X, some players call it “too OP,” arguing that 100% magic immunity, especially for Bretons, makes mage-heavy quests like the Mages Guild arc trivial. A Nexus mod, “Mundane Ring Is More Mundane,” reduces its magic resistance to 25% and adds 15% Resist Normal Weapons, aiming for a fairer experience. Others defend the ring, noting that Oblivion’s charm lies in its breakable mechanics, letting players feel godlike after hours of exploration. LootGoblin42 leaned into this, using the ring to craft a build with 100% Chameleon via stacked Sigil Stones, rendering them invisible to enemies—a classic Oblivion exploit.

The ring’s discovery also ties into Oblivion Remastered’s broader appeal. With updated lighting, textures, and controls, the game has attracted over four million players, many rediscovering Cyrodiil’s 200+ hours of content. The remaster retains the original’s leveling quirks, including faster progression that can outpace gear acquisition, making items like the Mundane Ring critical for high-level challenges. Side quests, from the Dark Brotherhood’s assassinations to the Shivering Isles’ psychedelic adventures, benefit from the ring’s buffs, letting players tackle tougher foes like Daedric Lords or Mania’s Golden Saints with ease.

For LootGoblin42, the find was a turning point. Initially a stealth archer, they respecced into a battlemage to maximize the ring’s potential, joining the Mages Guild and farming Sigil Stones for complementary enchantments. Their build, detailed in a Reddit thread, includes a mace with 100% Weakness to Magic, paired with custom Destruction spells for massive damage. This versatility—enabled by a single ring—epitomizes Oblivion’s sandbox depth, where one item can redefine a playthrough. Community reactions range from envy to advice, with veterans suggesting pairings like the Spelldrinker Amulet for 100% Spell Absorption or the Ring of Perfection (+10 to all stats) for a balanced boost.

The Mundane Ring’s economic impact is notable but limited. While selling it yields significant gold, players with high Mercantile can amass wealth faster through alchemy or dungeon looting. The ring’s real value is strategic, especially in the remaster’s new quests, “Burning Trail” and “A Wound in Time,” which pit players against magic-heavy foes. For console players, the ring is a must-have without mods to tweak difficulty, while PC players can use console commands to spawn it (item ID: 0009841C), though this bypasses the thrill of discovery. LootGoblin42’s organic find, after hours of cave-diving, captures the serendipity that defines Oblivion’s exploration.

Culturally, the Mundane Ring resonates with Oblivion’s legacy as a game that rewards persistence and experimentation. Unlike modern RPGs with streamlined progression, Oblivion’s systems—flawed yet flexible—let players exploit mechanics for fun or dominance. The remaster’s forums buzz with stories of similar finds, from the Spectre Ring’s 25% Chameleon to the Circlet of Omnipotence’s attribute boosts, but the Mundane Ring remains a fan favorite for its sheer power. Its lore, tied to Ayleid craftsmanship, adds mystique, suggesting ancient mages crafted it to defy Daedric magic, a detail fans speculate about online.

Looking ahead, the Mundane Ring’s discovery fuels Oblivion Remastered’s thriving modding scene. Mods enhancing loot tables or adding new enchanted rings aim to replicate its thrill, while others balance its effects for purists. For LootGoblin42, the ring has transformed their playthrough, making them a legend in the community. Their story—shared across Reddit and X—inspires new players to scour Cyrodiil’s depths, chasing that next game-changing find.

In conclusion, the Mundane Ring is more than a valuable item; it’s a symbol of Oblivion’s chaotic brilliance. LootGoblin42’s discovery, born of patience and luck, showcases why the remaster captivates players nearly two decades after the original. Whether sold for riches or wielded for invincibility, the ring proves that in Cyrodiil, even the mundane can be extraordinary, turning a single cave dive into a saga of power and possibility.