How to Get Volendrung in Oblivion Remastered

In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, the Daedric quests are some of the most rewarding and difficult experiences. One of the quests is from the Daedric Prince of the Orsimer, Malacath, who needs the aid of the player to punish those who have enslaved his people. This quest bestows one of the strongest and most well-known weapons in the game: Volendrung. Volendrung is a two-handed blunt warhammer that deals huge damage and comes with special enchantments. Equipping it allows players to bash skulls, crush bones, and strike fear into enemies, making it an essential tool for strength builds or any traveler who enjoys heavy weapons.

Finding Malacath's Shrine

The first step to obtain Oblivion Remastered Volendrung is to find Malacath's Shrine. The shrine is located to the north of Anvil, opposite the Brena River. To interact with Malacath and activate the quest, the players must reach Level 10. Upon arriving at the shrine, talk to the Orc priest Shobob gro-Rugdush. To make him like your character, the character needs a disposition of 50 or more with him. This may be accomplished by talking to him by using the Persuasion Wheel, using subjects he likes. Or, if the character of the player is an Orc, Shobob will like the player by default, making this easier. As a result of Shobob's blessing, Malacath will ask players for an offering: Troll Fat. It is the ceremonial material required to initiate the quest in earnest.

Gathering Troll Fat

Troll Fat is a common ingredient used on Trolls throughout Cyrodiil. It may be found in one of the most accessible places early in the game at the Ayleid ruin of Veyond, northeast of Leyawiin. Troll Fat may also be purchased from ingredient vendors after character advancement to Level 9, with The Main Ingredient in the Imperial City Market District being an acceptable choice. Once the Troll Fat has been acquired, return to Malacath's Shrine and speak with the altar to complete the offering. This officially starts the quest, and Malacath will assign the next task: freeing Ogre slaves.

Freeing the Ogre Slaves

The Ogre slaves are housed at Bleak Mine, which is east of Lord Drag's Estate in the Gold Coast. Approach the slaves by first speaking to Lord Drag at his estate. Asking about the Ogres as well as selecting the appropriate dialogue option reveals where the slaves are held. Before going into the mine, it is recommended to leave any horses behind at a distance because Ogres are hostile towards animals. The Ogres will not perish if they are killed, meaning care must be taken.
Players in Bleak Mine may either employ the Bleak Mine Key obtained from Lord Drag's Estate or just pick the lock to enter. Guards inside will attack sight unseen, and players must therefore hasten their pace. To release the Ogres, murder a guard to steal the keys to the cages: the Tarnished Ogre Cage Key releases the left cells, and the Shiny Ogre Cage Key releases the right cells. When the Ogres are released, they will naturally attack the enemy guards. Following this task, go back to Malacath's Shrine for the reward.

Claiming Volendrung

When the player comes back to Malacath's Shrine, the Daedric Prince recompenses the player with Volendrung. This enormous two-handed warhammer is as much a showpiece as it is an unhinged brute force behemoth. Its sluggish swing speed is balanced out by its superior damage output and mighty magical curses. Volendrung possesses two special enchantments: Paralyze on Strike: The warhammer hits, paralyzing the target for 3 seconds, allowing for further attacks or quick escapes. Drain Health on Strike: Takes 5 health from the target over 20 seconds, providing both offense and sustained value while fighting. These skills render Volendrung extremely valuable to use against a single, high-damage enemy and boss, and for removing groups of enemies with fewer swings.

Tips for Using Volendrung

While Volendrung Oblivion is powerful, its heavy weight and slow swing speed necessitate good timing and positioning. It is most suited to the character that has high Strength and Endurance, so it can do the most damage with the least amount of penalties from fatigue. Players need to utilize it together with items or buffs that boost attack speed or reduce stamina usage so that they can make unbroken strikes repeatedly. For those who are going to try Oblivion Remastered's Daedric quests, Volendrung is one of the most rewarding items, both in how it can be used during combat and as a symbol of Malacath's strength. The quest also gives a greater sense of immersion, attaching players to the lore of the Orsimer and how their God feels about those who take advantage of his followers.

Summary

Acquiring Volendrung Oblivion Remastered is a progression process beginning at Malacath's Shrine, shopping for Troll Fat, and culminating in freeing Ogre slaves in Bleak Mine. How deep Daedric quests are is exposed by the quest, and players are granted one of the best two-handed weapons available in the game. With its life-draining and debilitating curses, Volendrung is perfect for older players who desire raw might, strategic prowess in combat, and an actual feeling of binding with Malacath's holy wrath. For any player looking to truly grasp Oblivion Remastered combat, taking Volendrung is a dire necessity.