Summary

  • Madness Armor is obtained by gathering Madness Ore from Grummite enemies and chests in Blackroot Lair within the Shivering Isles DLC.
  • To access this content, players must defeat the Gatekeeper with J-Rid’s help and enter the realm of Dementia.
  • A total of 16 Madness Ores are required to craft the full Madness Armor set. 

Now, if you’re exploring The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered then you’ve likely already heard about the Madness Armor set. A sought-after armor set from the Shivering Isles expansion that will definitely catch your attention. So, here’s how you can get this Madness Armor in Oblivion Remastered.

How to Access the Shivering Isles DLC

Before you can even start the quest for Madness Armor, you’ll need first access to the Shivering Isles expansion. This set is exclusive to this Oblivion Remastered expansion which had the attention of many. These are the things you have to do to gain access to Shivering Isles DLC:

  1. Make sure you’ve completed the sewer tutorial area in the main game.
  2. Head to east of Bravil and find the Strange Door POI on your map.
  3. Interact with the NPCs placed near the door, then wait 24 hours to pass in-game.
  4. Access the Shivering Isles through the portal.

Luckily, you can access this area during the early parts of your gameplay. Yet, it is recommended that you level up and gather strong equipment before daring the adventure. After all, several challenging enemies are waiting for you in the Shivering Isles.

You Should Defeat the Gatekeeper

Once you’ve entered the Shivering Isles, the first enemy that you’ll encounter is the Gatekeeper. It will not be an easy fight that stands between you and this creature, likely it’ll give you a tough time. So, here’s what you can do to defeat the Gatekeeper:

  1. After witnessing a battle (which you cannot win), proceed to the Wastrel’s Purse.
  2. Speak with J-Rid, who will help you defeat the Gatekeeper.
  3. Follow him to a shrine with skeletal enemies and defeat all five of them.
  4. You should wait for an hour if the quest doesn’t progress after talking to J-Rid. 
  5. Wait at least 3-4 hours while J-Rid crafts special arrows.
  6. Visit J-Rid’s home (wake him if he’s sleeping) to confirm you’re ready.
  7. Return to the Gatekeeper, defeat him, and then collect two keys from his body.

Defeating the great Gatekeeper leads you to entering the Dementia:

  1. Speak with Haskell, who should appear after the battle.
  2. Use the right door (Dementia) to enter the realm where you’ll find the materials for Madness Armor.

Search For The Madness Ore

Crafting the Madness Armor in Oblivion Remastered will require this very special item you can find inside the cave. This Madness Ore material is your key to having this armor set. 

  1. Head to Blackroot Lair which is in Low Road area (located under the “L” on your map).
  2. Inside the cave, you’ll encounter Grummite enemies (troll-like creatures).
  3. Defeat these enemies to collect Madness Ore.
  4. Check chests throughout the cave for additional ore.
  5. Look for ore placed on tables inside the cave – there are usually two visible pieces.
  6. The Clairvoyance spell can help navigate the cave efficiently.

You should wait to respawn resources for at least four days before you return to the cave. Plus, it might take you 2-3 times to visit before gathering enough ore for the Madness Armor set.

Crafting the Madness Armor Set

If you finally complete the needed Madness Ore, then you’re good to start the crafting process. This can be done with three simple steps as follows:

  1. Travel to Crucible and locate Cutter’s Weapons workshop.
  2. Speak with Cutter, who will provide a recipe list for gear crafted with Madness Ore.
  3. Begin the crafting process by selecting “Forge Armor” option. 

Each item from the Madness Armor set has specific Madness Ore requirements. In total, you will need 16 Madness Ores to complete this special armor set. Here’s a breakdown of ore requirements if you want to craft specific items only: 

  • Madness Boots: 2 Madness Ores
  • Madness Cuirass: 5 Madness Ores
  • Madness Gauntlets: 2 Madness Ores
  • Madness Greaves: 3 Madness Ores
  • Madness Helmet: 2 Madness Ores
  • Madness Shield: 2 Madness Ores

Also, the quality of Madness Armor set in Oblivion Remastered differs based on your character level. So while you can finish it early, it’ll be best to wait until you’ve reached level 25 for Perfect Madness Armor.

  • At level 22: Grand Madness Armor
  • At level 25+: Perfect Madness Armor

Final Thoughts 

It will definitely be an exciting and challenging journey collecting all the Madness Ore for Madness Armor in Oblivion Remastered. You can take your time in crafting this special armor set or wait until level 25. This armor set is obviously one of the eye-catching and special kinds that you’ll rarely have in the game.