what's a good Race to play a : V

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:26 pm

i think im going to do another wood Elf but i wanted to know what other races are good to play as so far i only played as a dark elf ,wood elf and red guard

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:52 am

All races are good to play as. It is more for preference than anything else.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:14 pm

Maybe try a breton?

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:37 pm

Races mean almost nothing in Skyrim. Orcs can be just as good mages as high elves, high elves can be just as good melee tanks as orcs. Its not world of warcraft its all about looks in Skyrim.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:20 pm

The only thing that matters is the power. For instances ors beserker rage means better assins and melee fighters.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:52 am

Races mean almost nothing in Skyrim. Orcs can be just as good mages as high elves, high elves can be just as good melee tanks as orcs. Its not world of warcraft its all about looks in Skyrim.

but each race has a different power that can benefit me thats why i asked

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:15 pm

Argonians and their histskin ability can come in handy for any play-style.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:36 am

I seldom use racial abilities. You can make any race any class. Just choose whats most aesthetically pleasing. Tis what I would do.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:30 pm

Because its a one day power you will most likely forget to use it...It honestly means very little to revolve a character around it.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:02 pm

So realistically all classes are the same in Skyrim, pick what you think looks the best.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:56 am

Yes like it should be, don't feel restricted with your race and just play how you want to play.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:04 pm

thanks for answering

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:00 pm

I prefer Nord over all other.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:23 am

I seldom use racial abilities. You can make any race any class. Just choose whats most aesthetically pleasing. Tis what I would do.

This. With powers limited to once a day, they are all but useless. I usually forget that I have them. The only choices which makes a difference are ones based on things like resistances etc, such as Altmer for mages, as you get a chunk of extra magicka. Some like Bretons for their magic resistance. Otherwise I go for a race based purely on the RP aspect. In the vast majority of cases the differences even out very quickly. But I'd put the best all-round race as Altmer.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:09 am

I think all the races are good to play as. For more interesting builds I recomend using races which have no advantage for a certain playstyle in their racial power, racial ability and lore.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:51 pm

But remember, Skyrim is for the Nords. And magic is for Elves and weaker races. Orcs are Elves.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:52 pm

I'm always a Breton in all elder scrolls game (at least my first character is)
That is because they are good at magic but can still wield an axe.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:49 am

All the races are good. Just find which one interests you and try it out. You've got nothing to lose and can always delete the save if you really hate the character.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:42 am

I like the high elves because they are the biggest model in the game. I can't play a warrior class as some midget looking character. Plus, any magic using class will benefit from their extra magika and you will definitely notice a difference in the early and mid game.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:23 pm

I did my first playthroughs of both Oblivion and Skyrim with Dark Elf characters.

However, at the moment, I'm playing a male Nord, as I find that I can find a home ANYWHERE, without having to fear that I will not fit in. Also, the Nords are natural warriors (or so I find), so I find it so much easier to play as a warrior style character.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:03 pm

When in doubt, pick Orc! ;D

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:48 pm

When in doubt, pick Orc! ;D

Don't do it OP. He is trying to miss leed you. You should play as an Argonian or an Khajiit instead.

» Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:51 am

I'm liking my Imperial because I feel like she's well-rounded, but like others said, you should go for a look that you like because after a few levels it will all even out.