In the sprawling, enchanting world of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, where every step through Cyrodiil’s lush forests or dark Ayleid ruins feels like an adventure, speed is king. For players craving a character who can outrun bandits, overpower enemies, and dodge danger with cat-like agility, crafting the fastest build is the ultimate goal. With the right combination of race, class, birthsign, skills, and a carefully curated set of items, you can transform your character into a whirlwind of strength, speed, and agility that leaves enemies in the dust. This guide unveils the secrets to building the fastest character in Oblivion Remastered, highlighting key items that supercharge your stats and make you unstoppable—here’s how to do it and why it’s got players buzzing.

The foundation of the fastest build begins at character creation, where your choices set the stage for a character who moves like lightning and hits like a hammer. For race, the Bosmer (Wood Elf) is the top pick. Bosmer start with a base Speed of 50, one of the highest in the game, and a +10 bonus to Marksman, which synergizes with agility-focused builds. Their natural Agility boost also enhances bow damage and fatigue, making them ideal for a fast, ranged playstyle. Alternatively, Khajiit are a strong contender, with boosts to Agility, Acrobatics, and Athletics, plus a unique Eye of Night ability for stealthy nighttime dashes. For this build, however, Bosmer edge out slightly due to their superior starting Speed and Marksman synergy.

Next, choosing the right birthsign is critical. The Thief birthsign is the go-to, granting a +10 bonus to Agility, Speed, and Luck. This trifecta enhances your movement, bow damage, and overall effectiveness, giving you an early edge. The Steed is another option, offering a +20 Speed bonus, but its lack of Agility or Luck makes it less versatile for sustained combat. The Thief’s balanced boosts align perfectly with a build that prioritizes darting in and out of danger while landing devastating hits.

For class, creating a custom class is the best way to tailor your build to maximum speed and power. Name it something like “Windblade” to capture its essence. Choose Stealth as your specialization, which boosts experience gain for skills like Marksman, Sneak, and Light Armor. Select Agility and Speed as your favored attributes, each starting with a +5 bonus. Your seven Major Skills should be:

Marksman: Governed by Agility, this scales bow damage and levels quickly with stealth attacks.
Sneak: Boosts critical hit damage (up to 3x with undetected shots), perfect for a hit-and-run playstyle.
Light Armor: Governed by Speed, it keeps you nimble while offering protection.
Athletics: Governed by Speed, it reduces fatigue drain while running and boosts movement speed.
Acrobatics: Governed by Speed, it improves dodging and jump distance, enhancing mobility.
Blade: Governed by Strength, this ensures you can handle close-quarters combat with daggers or shortswords.
Security: Governed by Agility, it aids in lockpicking for accessing loot and leveling Agility.

This combination maximizes your ability to move fast, strike hard, and stay elusive. Major Skills start at 25 (with racial and specialization bonuses pushing some higher) and level faster, contributing significant XP to your overall character progression. In Oblivion Remastered, leveling is streamlined, with each skill increase adding XP, and Major Skills providing larger chunks. You’ll need to sleep in a bed to level up and allocate Virtue Points (12 per level, max 5 per attribute). Prioritize Agility (+5 per level) for bow damage and fatigue, Speed (+4) for movement, and Strength (+3) for melee damage and carry weight.

Now, let’s talk items—the heart of this build’s explosive potential. Early in the game, you can acquire gear that massively boosts your Speed, Strength, and Agility, turning you into a force of nature. Here are the must-have items and how to get them:

Boots of Springheel Jak
These legendary boots, available through the Thieves Guild questline, are the crown jewel of a speed-focused build. They fortify Agility and Speed by 5 points each, significantly boosting your movement and bow damage. To get them, join the Thieves Guild in the Imperial City’s Waterfront District by speaking to beggars for leads. Progress through the quests until “Boots of Springheel Jak,” where you’ll retrieve these boots from a vampire’s crypt. The quest is accessible around level 10, but stealthy players can tackle it earlier with careful sneaking. These boots also enhance Acrobatics, letting you leap across Cyrodiil’s landscapes like a gazelle.
Birthright of Astalon
This light cuirass, obtainable from Claudette Perrick at The Gilded Carafe in the Imperial City Market District, fortifies Agility by 5 points and Magicka by 50. You’ll need a Mercantile skill of at least 50 to purchase it, so sell low-value items early to level Mercantile. The Agility boost enhances your Marksman damage and fatigue, making it a perfect fit for this build. Its light armor status ensures you stay nimble, and the Magicka boost allows occasional spell use, like Restore Fatigue to keep sprinting.
Circlet of Omnipotence
Found during the non-journal quest “A Ring of Keys” in the Pale Pass, this ring fortifies Strength, Agility, Speed, and Endurance by 3 points each. To access it, start the “Lifting the Vale” quest in Bruma by speaking to Countess Narina Carvain. Follow the quest to the Pale Pass, where you’ll find the circlet in a chest guarded by ogres. This item is a game-changer, boosting all three key stats simultaneously. Its early accessibility (around level 5-10) makes it a priority for this build.
Steel Bow (Enchanted)
Early in the main quest, after delivering the Amulet of Kings to Jauffre at Weynon Priory, you can loot a Steel Bow from his assistance chest. Use Sigil Stones (obtained by closing Oblivion Gates, starting with the Kvatch gate) to enchant it with Fortify Speed or Fortify Agility. A Speed-enchanted bow boosts your movement while equipped, while an Agility enchantment increases bow damage. This weapon is crucial for early-game sniping, leveraging your Bosmer’s Marksman bonus and Sneak criticals.
Skooma
This illicit drink, found in bandit camps or smuggler dens (like the Imperial City’s Waterfront), fortifies Speed and Strength by 60 points for 60 seconds per bottle, stackable up to eight times. A single bottle lets you outrun even M’aiq the Liar, the game’s fastest NPC. Use Skooma sparingly for boss fights or quick getaways, as its Drain Intelligence side effect can hinder spellcasting. Stockpile it by raiding bandit hideouts like Rockmilk Cave near Leyawiin.

With these items, your character becomes a blur on the battlefield. Picture this: you sprint into a dungeon, Boots of Springheel Jak propelling you forward. You equip your enchanted Steel Bow, line up a Sneak shot, and deal triple damage thanks to your high Agility and Marksman. If enemies close in, you switch to a dagger, its damage boosted by the Circlet of Omnipotence’s Strength and Agility. A sip of Skooma lets you dash out of danger, leaving foes swinging at air. The Birthright of Astalon keeps your fatigue high, ensuring you never tire.

Gameplay with this build is exhilarating. Focus on ranged combat, using Marksman and Sneak to clear enemies from afar. Level Athletics and Acrobatics by running and jumping everywhere—bunnyhopping across Cyrodiil not only feels freeing but also boosts these skills. In Oblivion Remastered, Fatigue is a critical resource, and your high Agility (fortified by items) ensures rapid regeneration, letting you sprint and power-attack without pause. For melee, rely on Blade with daggers or shortswords, which scale with Agility rather than Strength, a remaster-specific change that makes this build even deadlier.

The build’s versatility shines in both exploration and combat. High Speed and Acrobatics let you scale cliffs and leap over obstacles, making travel a joy. Security aids in looting chests for gold and gear, while Light Armor keeps you protected without slowing you down. If you want a hybrid twist, add Restoration as a Minor Skill for healing or Fortify Speed spells, leveraging the Birthright of Astalon’s Magicka boost.

This build isn’t without challenges. Low Endurance means you’ll need to dodge rather than tank hits, especially on Expert or Master difficulty. Invest in Endurance later (around level 10) to boost health. Also, avoid over-relying on Skooma, as its side effects can leave you vulnerable. Still, the thrill of outpacing every enemy and striking with precision makes these trade-offs worthwhile.

The Oblivion Remastered community is abuzz about this build, with players sharing clips of their Bosmer archers zipping through Cyrodiil like superheroes. It’s a testament to the remaster’s refined leveling system, which rewards skill use without the original’s punishing mechanics. Whether you’re a veteran or a newcomer, this build offers a fresh, electrifying way to experience the game.

So, grab those Boots of Springheel Jak, enchant that Steel Bow, and let Cyrodiil tremble at your speed. With this build, you’re not just playing Oblivion Remastered—you’re rewriting the rules of the game, one lightning-fast step at a time.