Oblivion Remastered: How to Open War Gate | Kvatch Portal

The Oblivion Portal in Kvatch is likely the first one you’ll encounter in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered but it may stump you with its War Gate.

Opening the War Gate isn’t simple. You can’t just open it yourself, and there are no nearby levers or anything like that out in the open. Instead, you’ll need to explore this Plane of Oblivion for a bit before you can get it open.

If that doesn’t sound too daunting, read on! We’ll tell you how to get this pesky War Gate open.

How to Open War Gate in Kvatch Portal | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

As soon as you enter the Oblivion Portal in Kvatch, turn to the left. You should be facing northwest, as shown above. Follow the linear path there, walking along the edge of the area. Be careful not to get hit by the falling boulders along the path!

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Eventually, you’ll go uphill and reach a more open area with multiple paths. Take the path to the south.

For further reference, you want to follow the path that leads to the tower shown above.

You’ll eventually reach the tower itself. There will also be a large locked gate there. Go to your right once you see the gate and enter the Blood Well.

Once inside the Blood Well, hop on the Corpse Masher in the middle. It’s a circular plate with holes and spikes. Be careful not to touch the spiky ends! Either way, activate it and it will allow you to reach the top of the tower.

When you get to the top, look for a large molten-looking lever labeled as a Geared Batten. Interact with it to open the War Gate. All that’s left is to ride the Corpse Masher back down and leave the tower, returning to the Plane of Oblivion.

Back in the Plane of Oblivion, go directly east from the Blood Well tower. Follow the path until you’re forced to drop down to a lower path.

Then, just turn to your right to face south. You’ll see a large bridge with the Portal you used to enter this plane on the other end. That also means the War Gate on the end of the bridge is open! So, that’s all you need to do to open the Kvatch Portal War Gate in Oblivion Remastered.

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