Combat (Oblivion)

To attack is to harm an object or creature. There are two types of attacks: melee attacks and magical attacks. If your character swings at the opponent, the attack will hit; there is no "dice roll" that determines if you hit your opponent, as in other RPGs and TES III: Morrowind. However, the amount of damage you do depends on your skill level in your weapon or spell and the armor or resistance of your opponent.