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oblivion blood of the daedra which artifact

In the Oblivion main quest “Blood of the Daedra” , you can sacrifice any one Daedric artifact to Martin—there is no single “fixed” artifact the game forces you to use.

Which artifact should you give?

Mechanically, the best choice is usually a low‑value or situational artifact you don’t rely on. Guides and community discussions commonly recommend:

  • Wabbajack (Sheogorath) – Fun but unreliable; it randomly transforms targets and is often considered expendable.
  • Volendrung (Malacath) – Strong early, but just a big hammer with fairly common enchantments (Paralyze, Drain Health).
  • Ebony Blade (Mephala) – Absorb Health and Silence are useful, but both can be replicated on custom weapons.
  • Saviour’s Hide (Hircine) – Simple Resist Magic effect that can be replaced with other gear.
  • Sanguine Rose (Sanguine) – Summons a random Daedra that can even cause trouble for you; more of a novelty than a staple tool.

Some walkthroughs spotlight Wabbajack specifically as the recommended sacrifice for most players, since it’s fairly easy to get and not crucial for long‑term builds.

Artifacts you should avoid sacrificing

Many players strongly advise keeping these:

  • Azura’s Star – A reusable soul gem; top‑tier utility for enchanting and recharging and widely rated “S‑tier.”
  • Highly versatile rings (like the Ring of Khajiiti) or anything core to your build’s defense or stealth.

Some sources note that Azura’s Shrine is first marked on your map because her quest has a low level requirement and gives a straightforward artifact, but they still warn that Azura’s Star is too valuable to throw away.

How to decide quickly

Ask yourself:

  1. Do I use this artifact all the time in combat or enchanting?
    • If yes, don’t sacrifice it.
  2. Can I easily replace its effect with custom enchantments or other gear?
    • If yes, it’s a good candidate.
  3. Do I mainly keep it because it’s funny/novel, not powerful?
    • Then it’s an ideal offering to Martin.

So, for a fast answer to “Oblivion Blood of the Daedra – which artifact?”:
→ Wabbajack (or another low‑impact artifact like Volendrung or Saviour’s Hide) is usually the smartest sacrifice, while you should keep Azura’s Star.

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