what does strength do in oblivion

In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Strength mainly boosts your melee power and how much you can carry, with some extra impact on fatigue and health.

Quick Scoop: What Strength Does

• Increases damage with melee weapons (Blade, Blunt, Hand-to-Hand).

• Raises your maximum carrying capacity (encumbrance), letting you haul more loot before becoming over-encumbered.

• Contributes to your fatigue, making you a bit better at sustained physical actions like swinging weapons and blocking.

• Slightly increases your maximum Health in some modern remaster/balance interpretations, making you a bit tougher to kill.

So in practical terms: more Strength = harder hits in melee, more loot carried, and a sturdier front-line fighter.