Hey everyone, I’m having a frustrating issue in the Oblivion remake. During the “Fingers of the Mountain” quest, I keep getting killed immediately after I shock the pillar. It seems like this is a unique bug since I haven’t found anyone else reporting it. I’ve read the woman’s note, stolen her book, and talked to Teekus until I’ve exhausted all original dialogue options. I’ve tried using reflection, shield, and shock absorption, but nothing is working—it’s an instant kill for me, and I’m at level 21. I can’t activate the shock without being in the blast radius that kills me. Has anyone else encountered this or have any ideas on how to fix it? I’m playing on a PS5.
2 Answers
Are you playing as a high elf with the Apprentice star sign? That could really ramp up the shock damage you receive. Also, are you using the lowest level shock spell? I remember that could potentially multiply the damage back. Maybe try casting a custom health fortification spell to boost your health for a bit.
Have you checked if you have a Welkynd stone in your inventory? You need one of those before using a shock spell on the pillar. It helped me get past this part earlier!
I actually have a few in my inventory, but it’s still an instant kill for me.
My character is actually an Argonian under the Thief sign. I’ve tried the health fortification route, and as far as I know, I’m using the weakest lightning spell available. I’m really stumped.