If you’re diving into The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and want to explore underwater without gasping for air, you’re in the right place. Water Breathing is a handy ability that lets your character chill underwater as long as you want.

Here's how to get water breathing gear or acquire the ability to breathe under water.

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Waterbreathing Spells

You can grab a Water Breathing spell from the Alteration school to stay underwater without worrying about air. Check out mages, trainers, or shops like the Mages Guild or folks like Edgar Vautrine in the Imperial City to buy it. Just cast it before you jump in the water. Make sure your Alteration skill isn’t too low, or you might need some magicka potions or gear to help you pull it off.

Enchantments

Another way is to score some gear with a Water Breathing enchantment. You can hunt down cool stuff like:

  • Fin Gleam, a sweet helmet on a skeleton west of Anvil (look for a tiny island).
  • Random rings or amulets you might find in dungeons or at shops.

You can also make your own enchanted gear using a Sigil Stone or an enchanting altar, but you’ll need filled soul gems and access to places like the Arcane University or Frostcrag Spire.

Potions

You can chug a Potion of Water Breathing to get the same effect. Pick some up from alchemists like Sinderion in Skingrad, or make your own if you’re into Alchemy. Use ingredients like Aloe Vera Leaves, Ginseng, or Redwort Flower. Your Alchemy skill matters here, so don’t expect miracles if you’re a newbie. You might also stumble across these potions in dungeons or on enemies you take down.

Racial Abilities

If you’re starting fresh, pick the Argonian race. They’ve got built-in Water Breathing, so you’re good to go underwater from day one. It’s the easiest way to skip all the hassle if you don’t mind playing as a lizard-person.

Console Commands (PC only)

If you’re on PC and feeling a bit sneaky, hit ~ to open the console and type:

  • player.addspell 00047ADF to get the Water Breathing spell.
  • player.additem 0009F7A2 1 for a quick Water Breathing potion.
  • player.setav WaterBreathing 1 to just make Water Breathing permanent (yeah, it’s cheating, but no judgment).

Tips

  • Non-Argonians will love enchanted gear like Fin Gleam since it’s hassle-free and doesn’t need magicka or recasting.
  • If you’re broke, hit up dungeons or do some quests to find potions or enchanted loot.
  • Mix and match methods (like a spell and a potion) if you’re planning a long swim.