Oblivion Spell Magicka Cost Comparison (Base)
Compare 15 Oblivion spell base magicka costs: Flare 11, Heal Minor Wounds 14, Defend 43, Fire Ball 131 and Bound Bow 142 with full UESP tables listed.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Very Easy Lock Cheapest entry here. | 7 magicka | Alteration, Open 7 pts on target | UESP Oblivion Spells: Alteration table 7 |
| Protect Starter tier shield cost. | 10 magicka | Alteration, Shield 5 percent 30 sec self | UESP Oblivion Spells: Alteration table 10 |
| Turn Undead Tied with Flare at 11. | 11 magicka | Conjuration, undead to level 3 | UESP Oblivion Spells: Conjuration table 11 |
| Flare Starter attack. Tied with Turn Undead. | 11 magicka | Destruction, Fire 6 pts on target | UESP Oblivion Spells: Flare 11 |
| Weak Fireball Listed at 12. Formula cost would be 26. | 12 magicka | Destruction, Skingrad quest reward | UESP Oblivion Spells: Weak Fireball listed 12 |
| Heal Minor Wounds Starter heal. 10 pt version also costs 14. | 14 magicka | Restoration, Restore Health 8 pts self | UESP Oblivion Spells: Restoration table 14 |
| Bound Dagger Tied with Snowball at 21. | 21 magicka | Conjuration, bound dagger 15 sec | UESP Oblivion Spells: Conjuration table 21 |
| Snowball Frost twin of Spark, 1 less than Spark. | 21 magicka | Destruction, Frost 10 pts on target | UESP Oblivion Destruction Spells table: Snowball 21 |
| Spark Shock twin of Snowball. | 22 magicka | Destruction, Shock 10 pts on target | UESP Oblivion Destruction Spells table: Spark 22 |
| Defend About 4 times Protect for 3 times shield. | 43 magicka | Alteration, Shield 15 percent 30 sec self | UESP Oblivion Spells: Alteration table 43 |
| Summon Skeleton Starter Conjuration summon path. | 45 magicka | Conjuration, skeleton 40 sec | UESP Oblivion Spells: Conjuration table 45 |
| Convalescence Targeted heal costs more than self heals. | 48 magicka | Restoration, Restore Health 15 pts target | UESP spells by effect: Restore Health Convalescence 48 |
| Heal Major Wounds About 4 times Heal Minor for 3 times health. | 61 magicka | Restoration, Restore Health 25 pts self | UESP Oblivion Spells: Restoration table 61 |
| Fire Ball Nearly 12 times Flare. Area effect adds cost. | 131 magicka | Destruction Journeyman, 30 pts 10 ft | UESP spells by effect: Fire Ball 131 |
| Bound Bow Priciest here. Over 20 Open locks. | 142 magicka | Conjuration Journeyman, bound bow 15 sec | UESP Oblivion Spells: Conjuration table 142 |
About this converter
This page compares base magicka costs for Oblivion spells using UESP baseline values at skill level 33. Real cast cost in game shifts with skill and Luck. Gold price runs about 3 times current cast cost before haggling. The set spans Alteration, Conjuration, Destruction and Restoration. Open Very Easy Lock opens at 7 and Flare sits at 11. Heal Minor Wounds costs 14. Defend costs 43. Fire Ball costs 131 and Bound Bow tops at 142. That makes one Bound Bow equal almost thirteen Flares. Illusion and Mysticism stay out for now.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first spell, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds total magicka. Try Flare against Fire Ball for area scaling, then Heal Minor against Heal Major.
Weak Fireball is flagged because its listed 12 differs from the formula 26 as a Skingrad quest spell. Heal Minor Wounds starter is the weaker 8 pt form with the same 14 cost. Leveled quest rewards and Shivering Isles spells stay out. If UESP revises a cost, check the pinned table date.
FAQ
What cost basis is used?
UESP baseline magicka cost at skill level 33. Actual cost falls as skill rises.
Is Flare really 11 MP?
Yes. UESP lists Flare at 11 for Fire Damage 6 pts on target. It is a starting spell.
Why is Weak Fireball flagged?
UESP lists it at 12 but notes the formula cost would be 26. It is a Skingrad Recommendation quest spell.
How is shop price tied to this?
Base gold price is 3 times your current cast cost. Haggling then raises what you pay.
Sources
- UESP Oblivion Spells page: full school tables with base magicka costs
- UESP Oblivion spells by effect pages: Fire Damage and Restore Health costs
- UESP Oblivion Destruction Spells table: Snowball 21, Spark 22
- UESP Oblivion Spell List Notes: baseline skill 33 and cost rules
Last verified: 2026-10-01 · 15 entries
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