How to Get the Spelldrinker Amulet in Oblivion Remastered (Ulterior Motives Quest Guide)

Mercator Hosidus Ulterior Quest

The Spelldrinker Amulet is perfect for mage-hunters in Oblivion Remastered. Here’s how to unlock it by completing the Ulterior Motives quest.


How to Get the Spelldrinker Amulet in Oblivion Remastered

Oblivion Remastered is packed with powerful accessories, and if you’re looking to shut down spellcasters, the Spelldrinker Amulet is a must-have. This enchanted amulet absorbs incoming Magicka-based attacks, turning them into usable energy—perfect for builds that go up against enemy mages.

To snag it, you’ll need to work your way up the Mages Guild ranks and complete a quest called Ulterior Motives. Here’s the full step-by-step guide.


Mercator Hosidus Ulterior Quest

🧙‍♂️ How to Start the Ulterior Motives Quest

Before you can even begin this quest, you’ll need to:

  • Complete all Recommendation quests from the local Mages Guild chapters.
  • Finish the Mages’ Staff quest.

Once that’s done:

  1. Speak to Raminus Polus at the Arcane University in the Imperial City.
  2. Choose the Advancement option, and you’ll be promoted to Journeyman.
  3. Raminus will then assign you the Ulterior Motives quest—your first major job as a ranked guild member.

Janus Hassildor Ulterior Motives Quest

📚 Retrieving the Book from Count Janus Hassildor

Now head to Castle Skingrad and speak to Mercator Hosidus in the County Hall.

  • He’ll say the Count is busy and ask you to return the next day.
  • Use the wait function to fast-forward 24 in-game hours while still in the castle.

When you speak to Mercator again, he’ll tell you the Count wants to meet at 2 AM outside the Cursed Mine. Yeah… sounds sketchy, right? It is.


⚔️ Ambush at the Cursed Mine

Show up at the designated location and time, and Mercator will reveal it was a trap. He and a group of necromancers will ambush you.

But don’t worry—Janus Hassildor, the Count of Skingrad, shows up mid-fight to help take them down.

Once the fight is over, speak to Janus. He’ll explain why this setup was necessary and what the Mages Guild was really trying to do by sending you.


🎁 Completing the Quest and Getting the Spelldrinker Amulet

Head back to Raminus Polus at the Arcane University and give him the full rundown.

  • You’ll be promoted to Envoker rank in the guild.
  • You’ll receive the Spelldrinker Amulet, which gives you a spell absorption effect—incredibly useful for tanking mage damage or refueling your own Magicka during battle.

Summary

  • Quest Name: Ulterior Motives
  • How to Unlock: Join Mages Guild and reach Journeyman rank
  • Key Enemies: Mercator Hosidus, necromancers
  • Reward: Spelldrinker Amulet + Envoker rank

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