Take on Clavicus Vile’s tough quest in Oblivion Remastered by defeating Umbra and choosing between her legendary sword or the Masque of Clavicus Vile. Hereโs how to get it done.
Clavicus Vileโaka the Prince of Trickery and Bargainsโhas a brutal challenge waiting for players in Oblivion Remastered. To complete his shrine quest, youโll need to hunt down and defeat one of the strongest enemies in the game: Umbra.ย
In return, Clavicus offers the Masque of Clavicus Vile, a heavy-armor helmet that buffs your Personality stat. But is the trade worth it?
Letโs walk through how to start the quest, where to find Umbra, and what your choices mean at the end.
๏ธ How to Start Clavicus Vileโs Shrine Quest
To find the Shrine of Clavicus Vile, head southwest of the Imperial City. But be ready to part with some coinโyouโll need to offer 500 gold just to speak with the statue.
Once you pay up, Clavicus will speak and assign you a task: find and retrieve the sword of Umbra, a powerful weapon that contains her soul.
Clavicus gives a clue, suggesting players begin the search at Pellโs Gate, but thereโs a much faster way to get straight to the action.
โ๏ธ Where to Find Umbra (and What Youโre In For)
Skip the long search and fast-travel directly to Vindasel, an Ayleid Ruin just southeast of Clavicus Vileโs shrine. This is where Umbra is holed up.
Hereโs what to expect:
- The ruins are filled with basic enemies like rats and mudcrabs.
- Thereโs a poison gas chamber, so move carefully.
- Eventually, youโll reach Umbraโs chamber.
You can talk to her briefly, but the conversation will quickly turn into a boss fight. Sheโs a level 50 powerhouse, so unless youโre well-geared and built for damage, this wonโt be easy.
Pro Tip: Canโt win in direct combat? Climb onto one of the pillars in her chamber and cheese the fight by sniping her with ranged attacks.
Once sheโs down, loot her body for the Umbra Swordโa fan-favorite weapon thatโs absolutely worth keeping if you prefer power over Personality boosts.
Masque of Clavicus Vile vs. Keeping the Umbra Sword
Once you have Umbraโs sword, head back to Clavicus Vileโs shrine. Hereโs where the choice comes in:
- Give Clavicus the sword: Heโll reward you with the Masque of Clavicus Vile, a heavy-armor helm that boosts Personalityโbut itโs widely considered one of the weakest Daedric Artifacts.
- Keep the Umbra Sword: Youโll still complete the quest (yes, really), and keep one of the best swords in the game.
So unless youโre strictly collecting artifacts or need the Masque to finish a specific storyline (like Blood of the Daedra), most players opt to keep the sword.
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