How to find and get Battlehorn Castle for free in Oblivion Remastered

Battlehorn Castle, located west of Chorrol in Oblivion Remastered, can be acquired without spending any gold. Players must assist the castle's soldiers in defending against raiders to trigger a quest that grants ownership. Completing the quest and purchasing all upgrades, including the Dwemer Forge, fully restores the castle, providing a valuable early-game home base with storage, prestige, and unique questlines.