Racial abilities in Skyrim can generally be sorted into two categories: an active race power and a passive racial effect.
That said, the best race overall might not be the best race for the specific character build players have in mind, and they should seriously consider these factors when making a decision. While the pros and cons of each race will be more flexible depending on which class players opt to pick in Skyrim (for example, a mage would be more well-suited to play as an Altmer than a thief might be), some advantages are universal and can apply to any combat scenario. Related: Skyrim: Barbas the Dog Companion Is Really A Rat Combat is arguably the main gameplay feature of Skyrim, or at least the one that appears the most often, so combat advantages should be considered before settling on a character. While the choice for some players might boil down to aesthetics, there are real advantages and disadvantages to consider when picking out a race. The ten races presented in Skyrim are the Altmer, Argonians, Bosmer, Bretons, Dunmer, Nords, Imperials, Khajiit, Orcs, and Redguards.
And, as in previous games, each race comes with its own unique set of perks and advantages that impact gameplay both in and out of combat.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, like most previous entries in Bethesda's fantasy RPG franchise, allows players to customize the race and appearance of their character before setting out on their adventure across Tamriel.
