What is the best race for the indecisive player?

Kaide · February 2017

I have a hard time choosing between a magic or stam build in every class. What is the best race for someone who cannot decide what build they want to go from the beginning?

Miss_Morphine · February 2017

Dunmer is the only race with both magicka and stam passives, but it leans heavily towards magicka.

I would suggest against not deciding until later.

Vrienda · February 2017

Dunmer. Very versatile so you can flip flop between builds. Also the subject of the next chapter and has great lore in general.

KingYogi415 · February 2017

Roll all 8 combos and and start feeding the horses.

Thank me later.

Miss_Morphine · February 2017

KingYogi415 wrote: »

Roll all 8 combos and and start feeding the horses.

Thank me later.

Exactly what I did. Can confirm it's awesome to level with full speed.

AzuraKin · February 2017

mix and match races too for fun.

like me

khajit nb
bosmer sorc
imperial templar
high elf templar
dark elf nb
breton sorc
high elf nb
dark elf dragonknight.

Kaide · February 2017

Do Nightblades use flame damage? Like do Dunmer do more damage as a magic nightblade than other races?

AzuraKin · February 2017

depends on what type nb. if you using destro, then yes you would want to def be d.e.

pod88kk · February 2017

It's got to be a dunmer(dark elf) dragonknight. Can't tell you how many times I switched between stamina and magicka with this as my main and it was tonne of fun doing the whole storyline and completing every zone on this. 2000+ hours on him.
Enjoy your journey through Tamriel, it's going to be a blast!

Hawco10 · February 2017

As your indescive, I would recommend that you play a different game. . This game is all about making descisions. And if you can't make a basic one like selecting a race, then you probably won't fare well as you progress through the main story line.

Tabbycat · February 2017

I have to agree with Dunmer. They are very versatile. They also have amazing lore.

JinMori · February 2017

High elf is the best for magicka setups, But for magicka dragonknight dunmer is better, for stamina the best choices are redguard for damage and sustain and khajiit for pure dps.

Miss_Morphine · February 2017

JinMori wrote: »

High elf is the best for magicka setups, But for magicka dragonknight dunmer is better, for stamina the best choices are redguard for damage and sustain and khajiit for pure dps.

Dunmer is best for night blades and templars too. Only a little bit better and regen is more painful, but still. Redguard as of tomorrow may also be best for DPS because of the crit nerf.

Kaide · February 2017

Hawco10 wrote: »

As your indescive, I would recommend that you play a different game. . This game is all about making descisions. And if you can't make a basic one like selecting a race, then you probably won't fare well as you progress through the main story line.

So because someone hasn't played the game to max level yet in every spec....and they have a hard time deciding....you are saying they shouldn't even attempt to learn the game and level in the first place? So I assume on your very first character you already knew all the different play styles and exactly what to expect in the game prior to even playing the game?

MythicEmperor · February 2017

Dunmer. Not because of the mag+stam, but because even the least among the Dunmer is the superior of the best among the N'wah S'wits.

opticalgreeneb17_ESO · February 2017

This a good topic, I am also curious about race/build combination since I am a returning player, I haven't played since almost 2 years. What I would like to know is how big the impact is if I choose to play as an argonian nightblade stamina build. The thing is, I like this combination from both Oblivion and Skyrim and I wanted to tinker something similar in ESO. I have heard that argonian stam NB is not too viable especially with the latest patches. The best builds for them seem to be magicka builds or tank builds with des/resto staves. I want to do PVE for starters, enjoy the game, But I want to get seriously eventually and do PVP or difficult dungeons. So why are stam NB argonians not good? The lack of stamina bonus from racials? They do get health and a little magicka bonus from there which in my mind means less investment on those stats from gear. Also, they get a nice potion boost for all 3 attributes which should give them a slight advantage over other races. I know that Khajiit and Bosmers get some nice sneak bonuses, but since ESO is more of a dynamic game, I don't know how often sneak damage bonus will apply. I want to learn the details behind this so what am I missing? Thanks.

DragonBound · February 2017

opticalgreeneb17_ESO wrote: »

This a good topic, I am also curious about race/build combination since I am a returning player, I haven't played since almost 2 years. What I would like to know is how big the impact is if I choose to play as an argonian nightblade stamina build. The thing is, I like this combination from both Oblivion and Skyrim and I wanted to tinker something similar in ESO. I have heard that argonian stam NB is not too viable especially with the latest patches. The best builds for them seem to be magicka builds or tank builds with des/resto staves. I want to do PVE for starters, enjoy the game, But I want to get seriously eventually and do PVP or difficult dungeons. So why are stam NB argonians not good? The lack of stamina bonus from racials? They do get health and a little magicka bonus from there which in my mind means less investment on those stats from gear. Also, they get a nice potion boost for all 3 attributes which should give them a slight advantage over other races. I know that Khajiit and Bosmers get some nice sneak bonuses, but since ESO is more of a dynamic game, I don't know how often sneak damage bonus will apply. I want to learn the details behind this so what am I missing? Thanks.

Did you look at the racials? Honestly some races have more flavor in racials then others like the crazy stamina bonuses for redguard, or the nice stamina/hp and speed buffs from orc just look at the racials and pick what sounds best, however woodelf can be great for the stealth in and out types as well as kahjit for pve.

starkerealm · February 2017

Bretons. They're cute as hell.

Though, seriously, pick the race that appeals to you, when you're playing your first character. It's not going to be "optimal." Hell, I run a Breton Stamblade. While the racials can benefit certain builds significantly, it's not something you can't overcome. Once you have an idea of what you enjoy or don't enjoy, then you can decide if you want to roll up another character with racial passives that better fit the build you're going for, or (worst case) you can change a character's race and name, if you want (though that does cost money).

Bigevilpeter · February 2017

Just cause dunmer gives 3% stamina does not mean it is in anyways can be stamina built well, all its other passives favors magika and the fire damage only applies to magika builds.

I think Argonian is the best middle ground since all his bonuses work for both stamina and magika with the exception of the negligible 3% max magika.

Potion passive is great for all roles
9% health and poison/disease resist is great for all roles
5%healing done is great for solo play and healing, 5% healing received is great for solo play and tanking and in general both will be useful in most cases.

Argonians make amazing tanks/healers and can do fine with DPS

starkerealm · February 2017

Bigevilpeter wrote: »

Just cause dunmer gives 3% stamina does not mean it is in anyways can be stamina built well, all its other passives favors magika and the fire damage only applies to magika builds.

I think Argonian is the best middle ground since all his bonuses work for both stamina and magika with the exception of the negligible 3% max magika.

Potion passive is great for all roles
9% health and poison/disease resist is great for all roles
5%healing done is great for solo play and healing, 5% healing received is great for solo play and tanking and in general both will be useful in most cases.

Argonians make amazing tanks/healers and can do fine with DPS

Honestly, Argonians are one of the best races, on paper. They get overlooked a lot, but their passives have some fantastic, rounded, utility. They're not straight up better than everyone, but they can do pretty much anything.

Taleof2Cities · February 2017

Imperial.

Browiseth · February 2017

go argonian bro, you'll like it

starkerealm · February 2017

Browiseth wrote: »

go argonian bro, you'll like it

Well, you know what they say, "once you go Argonian you'll... always be finding scales in your soup, and stepping on shed spines of inebriation, embarrassment, and misguided ennui in your carpet."

Browiseth · February 2017

starkerealm wrote: »

Browiseth wrote: »

go argonian bro, you'll like it

Well, you know what they say, "once you go Argonian you'll... always be finding scales in your soup, and stepping on shed spines of inebriation, embarrassment, and misguided ennui in your carpet."

no i think you just get increased health and a weird out of place potion passive

ZiRM · February 2017

Altmer High Elf

opticalgreeneb17_ESO · February 2017

So you guys keep saying Argonians here

how well do you guys think an Argonian stamina NB will go nowadays? I just love this combination but I also want to know the true efficiency on a long term gameplay.

HatchetHaro · February 2017

Argonian. Sexiest tails on Nirn.

IcyDeadPeople · February 2017

Agree that Dunmer is the most versatile, but why not download PTS client? You can make any max level character and try different build ideas with any race, see what you enjoy most.

Loralai_907 · February 2017

I have many builds that I like, and many that I do not like. I have just tried out a bunch of different things. Things I didn't think I would like, like bow for example, I really like on one of my builds. I tried stam NB and I hate it. I have tried to build tanks, but I don't like them much. I didn't think I would like using a destro staff, and using it with mag DK's is kind of my favorite. I have a mag templar and she makes me laugh she is so dam easy to play. Its hard to say what someone else might enjoy playing, we all like different things.

EternallyMithril · February 2017

If you want a race that isn't terribly locked into a stamina vs. magicka build, consider Nord. There is one racial stamina buff (6% max stamina). But other than that, the main racials of note are +9% health, +20% health recovery, and -6% incoming damage taken. All those are going to be useful for any character of any class. And since even magicka builds need some stamina (for roll dodging, etc.) even if you end up going with a magicka build the 6% stam bonus won't be wasted.

max_only · February 2017

Your race doesn't actually matter, people who give you a hard time for a 3% difference here or there can go kick rocks.

Imperials are the most "well rounded" and if you have the option to make one you can choose any faction. Also thEy make great crafters because you don't have to find/buy the Imperial motif.

Pick whatever is the cutest, you'll be soloing so much of this game you'll want to stare at something YOU like.