Altmer (High Elves) - These adept magic-users receive a +50 Magicka (MP / mana) bonus.The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages has a percentage breakdown of each bonus. Here's a list of Skyrim's races and a very quick rundown of the bonuses they enjoy. If you want to make a magic-using Argonian, it should prove more than sufficiently powerful enough to get through the game without major issue. Nords make good sword-swinging warriors), there are no restrictions.īut which is the best Skyrim race? The answer to that question isn't an easy one, and it's really up to you as to which race would suit you best. Even though each race has a skill bonus and some are a bit more suited for certain character builds than others (e.g. When the game begins, you're given the option to pick the race you want to play as. Tamriel's many races converge in Skyrim (whether they want to or not). We have a variety of other guides on the gamer here at USgamer, all of which can be found within our Skyrim tips and tricks guides hub, including how to get started in the game, as well as how to romance characters like Farkas and Serana.
