Oblivion:Water Breathing

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	Water Breathing
School		Alteration
Type		Defensive
Effect ID		WABR
Base Cost		14.5
Barter Factor		400
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Water Breathing for D seconds

Allows the target to breathe underwater for the duration of the spell. Argonians possess this ability already, so it's useless for them. Also, it's useless on all creatures, as all creatures seem to be able to breathe underwater naturally. (Except for a few, like horses, which can only swim on the surface, and therefore never need to worry about breathing underwater.)

[edit] Notes

A free water breathing spell can be obtained by doing the Cheydinhal Recommendation quest for the Mages Guild. Deetsan gives you the spell Buoyancy which provides 30 seconds of Water Breathing (and a nearly useless 5 points of Feather). This spell is also cheaper in Magicka cost than a standard Water Breathing spell.
There are a few items with a water breathing enchantment that can be reliably obtained:
- Fin Gleam is a helmet with Water Breathing, Night Eye, and Detect Life enchantments that is lying in the ocean near Anvil.
- Jewel of the Rumare is a ring with Water Breathing and Fortify Athletics enchantments that is the reward for the quest Go Fish.
- Nistor's Boots are boots with Water Breathing, Fortify Athletics, and Fortify Speed enchantments that can be purchased from Elsynia at Best Goods and Guarantees in Leyawiin.