Which race to choose in Oblivion Remastered

Creating your character is the first decision you’ll make in the Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered. While much of this is designing their appearance, you’ll also determine their race and origin, which completely shapes how the rest of your playthrough goes.

Right away, you’ll notice each race has bolded traits that help determine their starting characteristics and strengths. While one may have natural immunity to poison, another may excel in archery and acrobatics. Let’s break down every race option in Oblivion Remastered and which ones you should choose.

Which race should you pick in Oblivion Remastered?

Your race choice in Oblivion Remastered depends almost entirely on your playstyle. If you want to begin a stealth archer playthrough, Khajit and Wood Elf are your two best bets. If you prefer playing as a formidable warrior who wields greatswords and heavy armor, the Orc will be your go-to choice.

Here’s a breakdown of the best races for various categories in Oblivion Remastered:

• Best race for melee warriors: Orc and Imperial
• Best race for archers: Wood Elf and Khajit
• Best race for magicians: Breton and High Elf
• Best all-rounders: Dark Elf and Nord

Every race has its own perks and stat bonuses that differentiate them from one another. Their stats will also greatly differ depending on their Origin, making your choice even more important.

Let’s take a look at the Orc, for example. While a Stronghold Orc boasts higher stats in Endurance, Willpower, and Strength, Orsinium Orcs have slightly lower Willpower and Personality but greater Intelligence. This choice doesn’t impact your starting skills, but it’ll make Stronghold Orcs have lower max Magicka but slightly higher regen on Magicka and Fatigue. Stronghold Orcs also have a slightly easier time charming NPCs, but the difference isn’t substantial compared to other classes.

The real difference comes from comparing race strengths. While a Wood Elf has high Agility and Speed but lacks Willpower, Strength, and Personality, a High Elf also has low Strength but boasts high Intelligence and Magicka Bonus. Despite these differences, both elf types are resistant to disease, while options like the Nord don’t list this as a defining feature.