How to Get Hatreds Soul Bow and Hatreds Heart Mace in Oblivion Remastered

What You Need Before Starting

First rule: you must complete the Dagon’s Shrine main quest. Not optional. The specific Oblivion Gate layout that contains these weapons won’t spawn until you hit that story checkpoint. I wasted a good twenty minutes wandering around Chorrol wondering why the gate looked wrong before I realized I’d skipped ahead in my playthrough.

Now here’s where it gets tricky. Both Hatreds Soul and  Hatreds Heart are level-scaled weapons, meaning the stats you get depend entirely on your character level when you loot them. At level 19 or above, you’re looking at 24 base damage, 35-point fire enchantments, and a 30-point speed drain lasting 45 seconds. Drop below that threshold? The numbers tank hard. At levels 1-4, you’re stuck with 15 damage and enchantments that barely scratch tougher enemies.

So unless you’re just collecting these for completionist reasons (no judgment I get it), hold off until you hit level 19 minimum. The difference between a level 10 version and a level 19 version is night and day. Trust me on this one.

Where to Find Chorrol Oblivion Gate?

Head to Chorrol and walk straight south from the main city entrance. You’ll spot the Oblivion Gate pretty quickly kinda hard to miss a giant flaming portal to hell sitting in the middle of a field. This particular gate always spawns the “Random Oblivion World 2” layout, which is the only configuration that includes the hidden tower where both weapons are stashed.

When you step through, you should see three towers connected by pathways. If the layout looks different, you either hit the wrong gate or encountered one of Oblivion’s many delightful bugs. (And yes, that happens. More on that later.)

Step-by-Step Walkthrough to Hatreds Soul and Hatreds Heart

1. Finding the Hidden Tower in the Northwestern Corner

Right after you enter the gate, turn right immediately. Don’t head toward the obvious central tower that’s a trap for anyone who hasn’t done this before. Instead, angle northwest toward the farthest corner of the plane. You’re looking for a tilted tower that’s half-sunken into lava, leaning at an angle like it gave up halfway through construction.

You’ll have to wade through some lava to reach the northwestern corner. Yeah, you’re gonna take fire damage. Not a ton, but enough to be annoying. Pop a healing spell or just tank it your call. I usually just sprint through and deal with it.

2. Locating the Door to The Fume Vaults

This part trips people up constantly because the entrance to the Fume Vaults has no map marker whatsoever. Navigate to the absolute northwestern edge where you physically can’t walk any further, then look along the lava shore for a door. It’s called the Door to The Fume Vaults, and it blends into the environment just enough to make you question your sanity.

If you’re standing in lava and can’t move northwest anymore, turn around you probably walked right past it. The entrance is tucked into the most awkward spot imaginable, right by the lava’s edge.

3. Navigating the Fume Vaults 

Once inside, hug the left wall. Seriously, just stick to it the entire way through. You’ll encounter Dremora and Atronachs along the route nothing too scary if you’re leveled appropriately, but they can overwhelm you if you’re not paying attention or if you’re running a squishy build.

Keep pushing forward until you find the Door to the Embers of Hatred near the end of the cave system. You’ll know you’re getting close when the enemies start clustering more aggressively.

4. The Embers of Hatred and Defeating the Dremora Hatred Keepers

This is where things get spicy. Inside the Embers of Hatred, you’ll face two Dremora Hatred Keepers. These aren’t your standard Dremora grunts they exist solely to guard  Hatreds Soul and Hatreds Heart, and they hit harder than most enemies at this stage. Take them down carefully. Rushing in is a fast track to reloading your last save. (Ask me how I know. 😉)

After they’re dead, loot both bodies for the Keys of Dark Hate. You need both keys to progress:

• First Key of Dark Hate (ID: 00014D63) – Opens the Door to the Halls of Dark Hate
• Second Key of Dark Hate (ID: 00014D64) – Unlocks the final door at the top of the tower

Don’t accidentally drop these or dump them in a container. You’re gonna need them in about thirty seconds.

5. Ascending the Halls of Dark Hate

Use the first key to enter the Halls of Dark Hate, then start climbing. And I mean climbing you’re going all the way to the summit of this tower section. It’s a bit of a slog, especially if you’re encumbered or running a heavy armor build, but you’re almost there.

At the top, use the second key to unlock the final door. Inside, you’ll find a Runed Portal. Step through it.

6. Claiming the Forbidden Chests

The portal drops you into a small chamber containing two Forbidden chests. (And yeah, they’re literally named “Forbidden,” which is honestly kinda metal.) This is the payoff.

Left Chest:

•  Hatreds Soul Bow 
•  Hatreds Soul Arrows

Right Chest:

•  Hatreds Heart Mace

Grab them both, and congrats you just acquired two of the most powerful Daedric weapons in Oblivion Remastered.

Hatreds Soul Bow – Full Stats and Level Scaling

The bow is legitimately one of the best in the game if you grab it at the right level. Here’s what you’re working with at maximum effectiveness:

Level 19+ Stats:

• Damage: 24
• Weight: 12
• Value: 5,146
• Enchantments: Fire Damage on Strike (35 pts, 1s), Drain Speed on Strike (30 pts, 45s)
• Charge: 4800 (15 uses before recharge)

That speed drain is absolutely nasty. Enemies become sluggish, easy targets while you pepper them with fire-enchanted arrows. Combined with the  Hatreds Soul Arrows (which have a built-in soul trap), you’ve got a self-sustaining damage loop that keeps your weapons charged.

Level Scaling Table for Hatreds Soul Bow

• Damage increases linearly with player level, capping at 24 base damage
• Enchantment power and duration grow steadily, especially the Drain Speed effect
• Weight remains constant at 12 across all levels
• The high-tier version (level 19+) is devastating with both long-duration drain and strong fire damage, but has very limited charge efficiency only 15 uses before recharge

Notice how the enchantment power ramps up while the uses drop off? At max level, you’re only getting 15 shots before you need to recharge. Stock up on soul gems and keep those  Hatreds Soul Arrows handy.

Hatreds Heart Mace – Stats and Level Scaling

The mace mirrors the bow almost exactly in terms of enchantments, but it’s a blunt weapon with some interesting weight scaling that reflects its increasingly brutal design.

Level 19+ Stats:

• Damage: 24
• Weight: 48
• Value: 5,146
• Enchantments: Fire Damage on Strike (35 pts), Drain Speed on Strike (30 pts, 45s)
• Charge: 4800 (15 uses before recharge)

Same enchantments, same charge capacity, same brutal effectiveness. The main difference? Weight scales up significantly as the weapon improves. At levels 1-4, it’s 28 weight. By level 19+, it’s 48 one of the heaviest maces in the entire game. Not a problem if you’ve invested in Strength, but it’ll slow down low-Strength builds considerably.

Level Scaling Table for Hatreds Heart Mace

• Mirrors Hatreds Soul perfectly in scaling and enchantments
• Weight scales up significantly (28 to 48) the weapon becomes noticeably heavier as it improves, reflecting the more brutal, dense design
• Damage progression matches the bow exactly, ending at 24 base damage
• The final version is one of the heaviest blunt weapons in the game but also among the strongest enchanted maces available

Hatreds Soul Arrows – The Self-Sustaining Ammo

The arrows are a nice bonus that doesn’t scale with level, so you get consistent stats regardless of when you pick them up:

• Damage: 27
• Weight: 0.2 each
• Value: 138 each
• Enchantment: Soul Trap on Strike

The soul trap enchantment is clutch for keeping your weapons charged. Every kill with these arrows fills a soul gem (assuming you have an empty one equipped), which means you’re constantly restocking your recharge supply. Smart strategy? Use these arrows with the  Hatreds Soul bow to create a self-sustaining loop where you’re always refilling soul gems while dealing massive damage.

Console command to add Hatreds Soul & Hatreds Heart

If you’re on PC and don’t feel like trudging through the Hate Tunnels, you can spawn these items directly:

Hatreds Soul Bow:

player.AddItem 00014D6A 1

Hatreds Heart Mace

player.AddItem 00014C70 1 

Hatreds Soul Arrows (50 count):

player.AddItem 00014EB3 50

Just pop open the console with the tilde key (~), (/) or (`) and paste those in. Sometimes you just want the gear without the hassle.

Key Tips and Combat Strategy

• Level Scaling: Both weapons scale with your character level when obtained. The enchantment effects remain constant in type, but base damage increases significantly at higher levels. Grabbing these at level 5 versus level 19 is the difference between “decent” and “absolutely devastating.”
• Combat Effectiveness: When combined,  Hatreds Soul bow with its special arrows can inflict some of the highest base damage in the game. The Fire Damage and Drain Speed effects make enemies both weaker and slower, creating a devastating combination that trivializes most encounters. Watching a high-level enemy crawl toward you while burning is… satisfying. 🤔
• Recharging Strategy: Both weapons have limited uses before requiring recharge with soul gems only 15 at max level. That sounds bad, but it’s totally manageable if you’re smart about it. The  Hatreds Soul Arrows automatically soul trap enemies, so you’re constantly refilling soul gems as you fight. Pair that with a decent stock of grand or greater soul gems, and you’ll rarely run dry.
• Alternative Access: This weapon set can potentially be found in other Oblivion Gates if they randomly generate the same Random Oblivion World 2 layout, but the Chorrol Gate guarantees access. If you’re desperate for multiple copies, save before entering any Oblivion Gate and reload until you get the right layout. (Or just use console commands. Your call.)

Lore and Design Details Worth Noting

The Dremora Hatred Keepers are unique enemies found only in this specific area, serving as guardians of these powerful artifacts. They’re not generic spawns Bethesda designed them specifically to protect  Hatreds Soul and  Hatreds Heart, which adds some nice flavor to the encounter.

These weapons represent some of the most powerful Daedric equipment available outside of official Daedric Prince artifacts like Azura’s Star or the Mace of Molag Bal. The “Forbidden” chests are specially named containers, indicating their significance in containing these legendary weapons. (And honestly, the name alone makes looting them feel way more satisfying.)

The tilted tower design represents the chaotic nature of Mehrunes Dagon’s realm, with the entrance hidden to challenge worthy adventurers. 

Hatreds Soul and Hatreds Heart Hunt

Both of these weapons are among the strongest you’ll find in Oblivion Remastered outside of the main Daedric Prince artifacts. The fact that they’re hidden behind a secret dungeon with unique guardians, zero map markers, and a level scaling system that rewards patience makes them feel earned. And honestly? That’s how it should be. Mehrunes Dagon’s realm is supposed to be chaotic, dangerous, and unwelcoming hiding two of the game’s best weapons in a tilted tower half-submerged in lava fits that aesthetic perfectly.

The Forbidden chests are a nice touch. The name alone makes you feel like you’re grabbing something you’re not supposed to have. Which, I mean, you kinda are. These are weapons that exist specifically to punish enemies with fire damage and speed drain effects that last nearly a full minute. Combine that with the soul trap arrows, and you’ve got a self-sustaining killing machine that trivializes most encounters.

Just remember: wait until level 19. The difference between a low-level version and a max-level version is ridiculous.

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