As soon as you enter the arena, run to the opposite side and approach the brazier on the right. Carefully jump onto its corner, then onto the spike sticking out of the wall. That’s it — no enemy will be able to reach you.








From this position, you can attack the enemy with all types of ranged damage — spells, arrows, or even touch-based magic (if the enemy is directly below you, it will still register). Melee attacks won’t reach from this spot, so you won’t be able to use them. This method makes you nearly invincible, especially against enemies using melee weapons.








One warning: in some fights, enemies may use ranged attacks. For example, one of the challengers — a dark elf with a bow and a sword — can switch between weapons during the battle. In such cases, you can use the arena pillars for cover, wait until he switches to his sword, and attack when it's safe.

This method works on any difficulty level. The most important thing is having the right resources: mana potions if you're using magic, or a good supply of arrows if you're using a bow. With proper preparation, you can clear all arena fights without taking any risks.

screenshots as an example








If Bethesda ever decides to patch this — it would break the canon. This trick has always worked in the original Oblivion. It's an old-school method, tried and true over the years.