The Bloody, Hassle-Boosting Menaces of Oblivion: Will-o-the-wisps
Guide on Eradicating Will-o-the-wisps in Oblivion Remastered
Forget about meeting the sweet and innocent spirits you've heard folktales about, in the world of Oblivion, Will-o-the-wisps are the unholy divisioun of the lot. They're a vexing pest that'll make you wish you'd chosen a different RPG.
Aye, these lights-in-the-dark are bloody immune to all forms of damage and poison, giving the impression they're invincible as Lord Vampire. But fret not, for these pestering projections do have a weak spot or two: silver and daedric weapons, enchanted weapons, and magic can lend you the upper hand. Hell, even the Reflect Spell is a solid choice, ye twat. It won't just bounce off their noxious attacks; instead, it'll restore yer health and magicka.
If ye be a mage, ye won't be cursing yer luck when battling will-o-the-wisps. Damn, if ye have a strong magic kit, ye'll slay them with ease. Donnie, however, if ye be a melee warrior, ye'll need more than a bloody iron sword to make yer mark. A silver one'll be your best option, maate. A silver bow is the cream of the crop 'cause ye can keep yer distance.
To thinking ye can take these ghostly rascals on with yer bare hands? Nah, mate, not unless ye're above level 50 in the hand-to-hand skill. Bloody useless, shall I say. Let's be honest, it'll take ye bloody ages to overcome these ghastly git-er-dones with yer fists alone.
Once ye've finished off a will-o-the-wisp, loot their cruddy carcass to get Glow Dust. It's a treasure trove of an ingredient in alchemy, particularly when make deflectin' spells. It'll also sort ye out if ye need to activate Shrine of Azura. Loud and prouddly, Glow Dust does the following:
- Yer speed will go through the roof!
- Flick the lights on in darkest corners.
- Deflect magic like a damn pro.
- Burn a hole in yer health.
Now, for all the console command wankers out there, here be a bit of magic for yer eyes:
To Instantly Damage Will-o-Wisps: To Reflect Attacks:
Keep in mind, ye'll have to fish for the will-o-wisp's reference ID with before ye can summon their bloody damnable beings.
In conclusion, to kill ye damned will-o-the-wisps, ye'll want silver, daedric, or enchanted weapons, magic, or magic-wielders. Remember, in close combat, these ghostly gits'll drain yer health and magicka. Keep that in mind, and ye might have a fighting chance against the will-o-the-fucking-wisps, ye cheeky bastards.
Lastly, a warning to the faithful players of Oblivion: These changes apply to both Oblivion Remastered and the original game. So whatever ye do, don't get your bloody hopes up about will-o-the-wisps bein' a walk in the park. They're as much of a pain in the arse as the fuckin' Blind Mistress.
References:[1] https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Oblivion:Will-o%27-the-Wisp[2] https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Will-o-the-Wisp[3] https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Silver_Weapon[4] https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Magic_Resistance[5] https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Silver_Weapon
- In the world of Oblivion, the significant challenge of encountering Will-o-the-wisps is a test that could make players wish they had chosen a different gaming environment.
- Although Will-o-the-wisps are seemingly invincible, they do have weak points - silver and daedric weapons, enchanted weapons, and magic - that can help win the battle against them.
- If a player has a strong magic kit, they will easily overcome these ghostly adversaries, while a melee warrior would benefit from a silver weapon or bow for a safer and more efficient fight.
- Attempting to confront Will-o-the-wisps with bare hands is senseless unless the player has an advanced hand-to-hand skill of over level 50.
- After defeating a Will-o-the-wisp, players can loot Glow Dust as a valuable ingredient for alchemy, offering benefits such as increased speed, light in dark corners, magic deflection, and even the risk of health depletion.
