Oblivion Remastered: The best races to pick during character creation

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In The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, there are numerous choices for character races, each with unique abilities and drawbacks related to their attributes and initial skills. Moreover, the remastered version offers two additional backstories for every race, allowing you greater control than ever before when deciding your character’s starting stats.

Best Warrior race in Oblivion Remastered

If you’re aiming to specialize in close combat, then an Orc is your ideal pick. Equipped with skills in Bludgeon, Shield, Heavy Armor, and Unarmed Combat, they embody the raw power of a Barbarian. Moreover, they possess the Berserk ability, which once daily amplifies their Health, Stamina, and Strength significantly.

Nords are another solid choice, similar to Orcs in their proficiency with Blunk, Block, and Heavy Armor. However, they opt for Blade skills over Hand-to-Hand combat, expanding your weapon options while also offering a slight advantage in Restoration magic.

Best Mage race in Oblivion Remastered

As a seasoned gamer, I’ve always found High Elves to be my go-to choice. They excel in various schools of magic, from Alchemy and Alteration to Conjuration, Destruction, Illusion, and even Mysticism. With an extra 100 points of Magicka, they are practically mages’ best friends. However, there’s a catch – they have a slight vulnerability towards elemental damage. But hey, every powerful character has their weaknesses, right?

If you’re leaning towards a Spellsword character in Oblivion Remastered, the Dark Elf would be an excellent pick. While they specialize only in Destruction and Mysticism magic, their expertise in Blade, Blunt, and Marksman skills allows them to wield a wide array of weapons effectively.

Best Thief race in Oblivion Remastered

Khajit is hands down the ideal choice for stealthy characters. Their skills are meticulously designed for an assassin, allowing them to perform agile sneak-thievery with expertise in Acrobatics, Athletics, Blade Combat, Unarmed Fighting, Light Armor, Lockpicking, and Stealth.

If you’re leaning more towards a silent archer character, consider choosing the Wood Elf. They excel in Marksmanship and Sneaking, but keep in mind that they forgo the bonus to Blades that Khajit have. So, be cautious to avoid getting into too many predicaments.

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2025-04-24 13:17