Optimal Timing for the Dark Brotherhood Questline in Oblivion Remastered

Okay, so here we go. Imagine dusting off an old game and the nostalgia just smacks you in the face. Yeah, I’m talking about the Dark Brotherhood in Oblivion. This is one of those legends in gaming — like seriously, its questline is all about chaos and surprises, or “wait, what just happened?” moments. Anyway, folks who were into it back in the day are still talking about it with this weird twinkle in their eye. And now, with Oblivion Remastered, fresh players are jumping in. Wild times.

Now, timing — it’s everything, right? Especially in Oblivion Remastered, where you’re going, “Do I hit up the Dark Brotherhood now or chill out with the other factions first?” Tricky deal, since joining ups your Infamy points (which doesn’t exactly help if you’re into the Knights of the Nine DLC vibe). Also, you kinda have to off an innocent person to get started, which is super awkward if your character is more of a pacifist. But hey, gaming isn’t always logical.

Alright, picture this: you’re early in the game, maybe around levels 1 to 15. You dive into the Dark Brotherhood — risky move? Maybe. But you snag the Blade of Woe and some killer armor. Oh, and Shadowmere. Trust me, having an immortal horse that speeds around Cyrodiil? Game-changer. It’s like you’re suddenly in a different league, wandering with all these cool perks. Missing out on that early on just seems… I dunno, like a missed opportunity.

Now, I can’t get this thought out of my head — you’re playing as the Hero of Kvatch. Maybe you’re thinking, “What if my hero wasn’t always good? What if they started out kinda shady?” Like, fresh out of prison, who knows what sketchy stuff they did. But that’s the beauty of games, isn’t it? You’re weaving your own story.

But hang on, there’s a flip side. You could wait, right? Let your character level up because — fun fact — the Blade of Woe maxes its potential at Level 30. It’s an evil guild after all, so signing up might not sit right with a goody-two-shoes character. Plus, that dang Infamy makes wearing the Crusader stuff impossible unless you want to do this lengthy shrine tour. However, if you’re into storytelling, maybe your hero spirals into darkness post-Oblivion’s main quest. Who hasn’t gotten a bit carried away by their inner chaos now and then?

By putting off joining the Dark Brotherhood, you might find things easier. You’re more skilled, got the good gear, maybe more zen about the whole murder-for-hire gig? Plus, you can still slap on those Infamy points when you’re ready to take a walk on the wild side. Joining later lets you savor all the goodies the guild offers without rushing.

Honestly, it’s up to your mood at this point. Like, are you ready to plunge into madness, maybe even tiptoe into the Shivering Isles? Sometimes losing yourself in the story is just way too tempting.