Race Choice Importance

jkloza · January 2016

Hey all,

Just wondering if I made a mistake when I created my characters oh so long ago... I currently have a VR3 Imperial NB, VR3 Imperial Templar, and a VR2 Breton Sorc. I'm thinking about finishing off my NB, or Templar, and making them magicka based heals / DPS.

Did I gimp myself potentially based on not choosing one of the magicka based races/passives? How much will I be losing out on DPS/Healing wise on my Templar/NB in the end?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

Niaver · January 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awwoMBb5ti4
Just watch this.

ashlee17 · January 2016

I use sub optimal races and have no problems. But it's definitely an individual choice. In game race changes are coming. Confirmed on eso live a few weeks ago.

Sharee · January 2016

Unless you are in a competitive PvE guild hunting for world firsts and beating everyone's time at trials, i think the race will not prevent you from enjoying the game. It does make a difference, but your performance will be 2 parts race, 98 parts the player behind the keyboard anyway.

My magicka DK is an orc btw *cough*

Mojmir · January 2016

big difference for me, DK dunmer magicka, redguard stamplar, bosmer NB, imperial anything

leepalmer95 · January 2016

Imperial is one of those races that lets you switch between magicka and stamina without too much penalty.

JasminaChillibeaner · February 2016

The Breton sorcerer will be good fun to heal with after the changes to sorc heals in Thieves Guild!
Despite the fact that race/class combinations can make a significant difference in certain roles you can get anything to work at least moderately well.

Volkodav · February 2016

I've never thought about which race is the best or which isnt.I just go with whatever I like.Never regretted it yet.
Having said that,there was one I would have changed his rave,and that eas my first character that I made. I hated the way he looked,so had to keep him hidden under a helmet.He id the one who got me all my dyes too.I eventually deleted him as I didnt play him anymore.