XBOX 360 - Oblivion Combat Tips
Combat tactics for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Using traps and the environment against foes.
Swapping out weapons and armor from fallen enemies.
Though you may spend many a fascinating hour between rounds of furious combat, much of your Elder Scrolls® IV: Oblivion™ experience will be spent in mortal peril as you thwart enemies both common and exotic throughout your adventures in Tamriel. You'll find many an effective tactic on your own as you brave quest after quest, but you would do well to consider the following combat tips to help set you on the right path.
Sword and Shield
Whether you're specializing in melee combat or not, a large chunk of your time in combat will be spent within melee range as enemies charge you. There are a few elements to keep in mind for solid melee strategy.
Always on the move: Be sure to strafe and move around, especially when you're being attacked by multiple enemies. It's easy to stand still and trade blows, but this won't work for too long. Instead, knock out a combo or two, jump back, strafe around, and repeat.
Manual block: A lot of enemies reveal certain habits during combat, and you'll begin to recognize certain routines in their combinations. When you do, you should have a much easier time blocking as you can time their individual blows.
Routines: Speaking of routines, if you're far enough away, wait until their combo is finished and rush in. You have an extra second or two to land your own devastating combination. Take advantage of these windows of opportunity.
The right swing: Just as you would imagine it would be case, different weapons are more effective depending on how you use them. Poking someone with a blunt weapon using the "stabbing" swing isn't going to net you major damage, but thunking someone with a full downward swing is plenty effective.
