Oblivion Remastered: How to get a free Battlehorn Castle

If you’re just starting Oblivion Remastered and looking for a solid player home without spending gold early on, Battlehorn Castle is a great option.

It’s free to claim and can be upgraded later if you want to turn it into a more complete base. You don’t need any special edition of the game, and it’s available right after the tutorial.

Here’s how to find it, what you need to do, and what you get with the upgrades.

Where to find Battlehorn Castle in Oblivion Remastered

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Battlehorn Castle is located just west of Chorrol. You can fast travel there as soon as you exit the tutorial sewers. Start by fast traveling to Chorrol or North Country Stables, then follow the road west.

The castle is hard to miss—it's a large fortress that stands out easily from the landscape.

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How to unlock the castle for free in Oblivion Remastered

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When you reach the castle, you’ll see four Marauders attacking it. There are some guards fighting back—Battlehorn Man-at-Arms—and you need to help them. Jump in and defeat the attackers.

You don’t need top-tier gear to win this fight. After the fight, you’ll find out that the previous owner, Lord Kelvyn, died during the battle.

Because you helped defend the castle, the guards will hand it over to you. No cost, no paperwork—you now own Battlehorn Castle. This completes the quest called "Of The Same Name."

What happens next?

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Once you own the castle, you’ll get a note from Nilphas Omellian, who you'll need to meet at The Merchants Inn in the Imperial City. He handles all the upgrades and supplies for the castle.

Talking to him starts a new quest that lets you slowly improve and customize the castle, depending on what you want and how much gold you’re willing to spend.

Is it worth upgrading?

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The castle is already useful as a free player home with storage and space. But if you’re planning to use it long-term, upgrading adds real value. The costs for each upgrade can be high, especially early in the game, so take your time.

One tip to save gold is to level your Alchemy skill and sell potions. This can help you afford upgrades without needing to grind enemies for loot. Or, if you don’t mind shortcuts, you can use console commands to give yourself gold or skill points.

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FAQs

Do I need DLC to access Battlehorn Castle?

• No. In Oblivion Remastered, Battlehorn Castle is part of the base game. It was originally part of the Fighter’s Stronghold DLC, but now you can access it without any add-ons.

Can I get Battlehorn Castle right after the tutorial?

• Yes, you can fast travel to Chorrol immediately after leaving the sewers and then walk to the castle. You can complete the quest and claim the castle very early in the game.

Do I have to fight a boss to get the castle?

• No, just four regular Marauders. If you’ve picked up good early-game weapons like Chillrend, the fight is simple.

Where do I buy castle upgrades?

• After claiming the castle, you’ll receive a letter from Nilphas Omellian. You can find him at The Merchants Inn in the Imperial City, and he sells all the upgrades.

Can followers from the castle join me in battle?

• Yes. Some upgrades like the Barracks and Bedroom add NPCs who can travel with you.

Is the Dwemer Forge useful?

• Yes. It gives a +15 bonus to your Armorer skill when standing nearby, which helps when repairing gear with hammers.

Are the castle upgrades required?

• No. They’re optional but useful. You still get storage, space, and shelter with the base castle.

How do I make gold for upgrades without grinding?

• Level up Alchemy, make potions, and sell them. It’s one of the easiest ways to earn gold early on. Or use console commands if you don’t want to farm at all.