How to increase encumbrance and carry more weight in Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered?

Nothing kills the excitement of dungeon-diving in Oblivion Remastered like the dreaded “You are over-encumbered” message. You’re halfway through a cave, pockets bursting with loot, and suddenly... you’re crawling like a snail. If you’ve ever rage-quit because of this, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to live like this. There are several smart and simple ways to boost your carry weight in Oblivion Remastered.
1. Use Feather and Fortify Strength Effects When you're close to hitting your weight limit and don’t want to leave anything behind, temporary buffs can come to the rescue.

• Feather: Reduces the weight of items you're carrying.
• Fortify Strength: Directly increases your Strength, which raises your carry weight.

You can get these effects through:

• Potions: Brew or buy Feather/Fortify Strength potions.
• Spells: Cast them if you’re skilled in magic or have enchanted gear.

These won’t last forever, but they’ll give you just enough time to make it back to town and unload.


2. Boost Your StrengthYour Strength stat is the single most important factor when it comes to how much you can carry. For every 1 point of Strength, your carry weight increases by 5 points. So, if you’re tired of dropping valuable loot just to move, it’s time to invest in Strength whenever you level up.

Tip: Choose a race or class that favors Strength from the beginning to give yourself a head start.
3. Use Console Commands (PC Only)If you're playing on PC and don’t mind bending the rules a little, you can instantly adjust your carry weight using a console command.
Here’s how:

Open the console (press ~).

Type: player.forceav encumbrance X

Replace X with the new total carry weight you want. Boom — problem solved.
Just note: this isn’t permanent. You’ll probably have to reapply it after a reload or save.


4. Try Mods for a Permanent Fix (PC)If you want a more permanent or creative solution, mods can increase or remove carry limits altogether. Here are a few popular ones:

• Carry Weight Modifier: Adjusts your limit to something more reasonable.
• No Weight Ingredients: Makes alchemy ingredients weigh nothing.
• Evil Rock of Infinite Carry Weight: Adds an in-game object that boosts your carry weight massively.

To install, head over to Nexus Mods, read the mod descriptions carefully, and follow the instructions. Always back up your saves before installing anything!
Final ThoughtsInventory limits in Oblivion Remastered don’t have to ruin your fun. Whether you boost Strength, chug a potion, tweak the game with a command, or go all in with a mod, there’s a fix that suits every playstyle. So go ahead—loot that dungeon clean. You’ve earned it.