Magic

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Guide - The Basics

Magic

There are six different colleges of magic. Each school has different types of spells associated with it.

Destruction: Cast spells to inflict magical Fire, Frost, and Shock damage or lower resistances to magic attacks.

Alteration: Cast spells to increase underwater breathing capacity, walk on water, open locks, shield yourself from physical or magical attacks, and alter encumbrance.

Illusion: Cast spells to charm, conceal, create light, silence, paralyze, command, and affect morale or aggressiveness.

Conjuration: Cast spells to summon demonic creatures, magical weapons and armour, and turn the undead.

Mysticism: Cast spells to absorb, reflect, and dispel magic. Move objects, sense life, and bind souls.

Restoration: Cast spells to restore, fortify or absorb physical and magic attributes, cure diseases and resist magic attacks.