They also have the Dragonskin racial ability, which is really good for Mages. This makes them good for battling other Mages. They have a 25% magic resistance, and have some bonuses to all schools of magic except for destruction as well as speech and alchemy. Bretons:īretons are a non-beast race native to High Rock.
In summary, Altmer are good for the Mage class because of all their bonuses to magic and their racial ability. They also have the Highborn racial ability which is amazing for any magic-using character. They get boosts to every skill used, including a +10 in illusion magic. Even though the people in Skyrim may not like them, this race is hand-down the bet if you’re playing a Mage. Native to High Rock, these elves are probably the most hated race in Skyrim by far. Best Races for Mages (Altmer, Breton) Altmer: I like playing Mages a lot, it’s my favorite build in fact.
Mages are the ones on the sidelines of a battle, they can either heal injured comrades, or, alternatively, they can throw some magic at their enemies. Instead of relying on strength and brute force, they rely on their smarts and spells. Mages are pretty much the opposite of Warriors. In summary, Redguards are a good second choice if you don’t want to play an Orc because their racial abilities are similar and they have some good bonuses for this class. The Redguard racial ability, Adrenaline Rush, is similar to the Orc Berserker Rage ability, although it’s not quite as good. They’re native to Hammerfell and are a non-beast race. Redguards receive bonuses to every skill used except for two-handed and heavy armor, although they do get a +10 boost to one-handed. They also look really cool in battle, so that’s a plus. In summary, Orcs are going to be your best bet when playing a Warrior because of their bonuses and racial ability. They also have the Berserker Rage ability. They receive bonuses to every skill used except for archery and get a +10 bonus to heavy armor. Native to Wrothgarian and the Dragontail Mountains, this race is a very distant cousin to the Elven races. Orcs are a beast race in The Elder Scrolls.
Best Races for Warriors (Orcs, Redguards) Orcs: I like playing Warriors when I play a character that’s going to be involved in the civil war questline. Warriors are the ones on the frontline of a battle, they’re the first defense. With their skills in two-handed, one-handed, archery, and block, this class is perfect for anyone who wants to play a character that charges into battle without fear. The Warrior is the ultimate fighter character. This is my longest article yet, so I suggest that you get comfy before you dive in. Hello! My name’s Ember and I´m coming back at you with another article, this time, it’s about Skyrim.