What is the easiest race to play in Skyrim?

1) High Elf
In terms of pure focused starting skills that fit perfectly with the passive and activated power, High Elves are the best starting race in the game. While they do have little proficiency in archery or melee combat, everything they do have makes them the best spellcaster race in the game.
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Which race should I pick in Skyrim?

Race: Breton

The Breton is the best race in Skyrim for one reason, and one reason only: a 25 percent resistance to magic. This is so much more important than many players realize, especially when choosing a character for the first time.
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What is the most popular race to play in Skyrim?

Race. At over 24%, the Nord race is by far the favourite, which makes sense given Skyrim's pseudo-Scandinavian setting.
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What is the best class to play in Skyrim?

Skyrim: 15 Powerful Builds Everyone Should Try
  1. 1 Illusion Assassin. Illusion Assassin Overview.
  2. 2 Stealth Archer. Stealth Archer Overview. ...
  3. 3 Windshear Stun Master. Windshear Stun Master Overview. ...
  4. 4 Werewolf. Werewolf Overview. ...
  5. 5 Destruction Mages. Destruction Mage Overview. ...
  6. 6 Tanky Conjurer. ...
  7. 7 Crafter. ...
  8. 8 Unarmed Khajiit. ...
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What is the least used race in Skyrim?

Probably the Bosmer. I only ever have played as an Argonian. Everyone makes fun of the Bosmer after Oblivion. They may be somewhat more badass in Skyrim, but I still think they are the least played race.
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Skyrim Remastered: WHAT RACE to PLAY? (Top 10 BEST RACES Special Edition Character Build Guide)



What is the rarest race in Skyrim?

Along with the Argonians, they are referred to as the beast-races of Skyrim. Because of this, Khajiit have a negative public image. They are the rarest race encountered in Skyrim, most commonly found only in caravans.
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Who should I join in Skyrim?

Updated June 23, 2021 by Demaris Oxman: Despite being a decade old, players still flock to the world of Skyrim.
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Skyrim: All Joinable Factions, Ranked From Worst To Best
  1. 1 The Dark Brotherhood.
  2. 2 The Thieves' Guild. ...
  3. 3 The Dawnguard. ...
  4. 4 The College of Winterhold. ...
  5. 5 The Volkihar Clan. ...
  6. 6 The Companions. ...
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Who is the strongest character in Skyrim?

Miraak's level scales with the Dragonborn's up to level 150, arguably making him the most powerful character in the game.
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What is the most fun build in Skyrim?

9 Powerful and Fun Skyrim Builds
  • The Bound Warrior.
  • The Magical Tank.
  • The Paladin.
  • The Craftsman.
  • The Staggerer.
  • The Idiot Wizard.
  • The Pure Scholar.
  • The Pacifist.
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Can you change race in Skyrim?

At the beginning of the game, you can select and build your character after the wagon sequence. After that, the game only allows you to change your appearance, race, and name once. This is right before exiting Helgen for the first time through the caves.
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What is the fastest race in Skyrim?

The movement speed of each race is dependent on its height. High Elves have the largest speed multiplier due to being the tallest race, with Orcs being second tallest.
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What race is best for vampire in Skyrim?

Dark Elves are as stealthy as they are magical, making them perfect hunters of the night. And it's without a doubt that they're among the best races to play as a Vampire.
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Does male or female matter in Skyrim?

Yes, it does.
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What race in Skyrim is best for magic?

All Skyrim Races As Mages, Ranked
  1. 1 Breton: S+ Tier.
  2. 2 Altmer/High Elf: S- Tier. ...
  3. 3 Dunmer/Dark Elf: A+ Tier. ...
  4. 4 Imperial: A- Tier. ...
  5. 5 Redguard: B+ Tier. ...
  6. 6 Argonian: B- Tier. ...
  7. 7 Bosmer/Wood Elf: C+ Tier. ...
  8. 8 Khajiit: C- Tier. ...
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Is Dark Elf a good race in Skyrim?

Dark Elves are one of the ten playable races in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It was voted as the most popular race. In their homeland of Morrowind, dark elves are noted for their stealth and magic skills. They are naturally resistant to fire and can call upon their Ancestor's Wrath to surround themselves in fire.
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What is a good Skyrim name?

Imperial Names:
  • Malpenar Lusius.
  • Arenara Acicius.
  • Oritonde Cedus.
  • Clagius Entius.
  • Namana Egnatius.
  • Arenar Guarnia.
  • Scelles Abitius.
  • Sabinu Conciatius.
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Is it easy to be a mage in Skyrim?

It's not easy to level up magic. Skyrim's mage builds, however, rely on leveling skills fast. Alteration, in particular, can be tricky, since casting a single spell like Oakflesh takes a lot of Magicka early on in the game and can therefore only be used once in a fight.
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What is the weakest enemy in Skyrim?

The 10 Weakest Enemies In Skyrim
  1. 1 Bandit. At higher levels, bandits actually become a challenge for the Dragonborn.
  2. 2 Horses. Horses deserve a spot on this list because they're occasionally known to fight enemies and deal low amount of damage. ...
  3. 3 Wisp. ...
  4. 4 Mudcrab. ...
  5. 5 Skeleton. ...
  6. 6 Skeever. ...
  7. 7 Novice Fire Mage. ...
  8. 8 Wolf. ...
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What is the hardest mission in Skyrim?

The Hardest Quests in Skyrim
  • A Return To Your Roots. ...
  • At the Summit of Apocrypha. ...
  • The Break of Dawn. ...
  • Elder Knowledge. ...
  • The Wolf Queen Awakened. ...
  • No Stone Unturned. ...
  • The Ebony Warrior. ...
  • Summoning Karstaag. Of all of Skyrim's challenges, Karstaag is just about the fiercest.
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What is the hardest enemy in Skyrim?

Skyrim: The 20 Most Powerful Enemies, Ranked
  1. 1 Dragon Priest. There's nothing more terrifying in Skyrim than the wrath of a Dragon Priest.
  2. 2 Karstaag. ...
  3. 3 Miraak. ...
  4. 4 Ebony Warrior. ...
  5. 5 Legendary Dragon. ...
  6. 6 Forgemaster. ...
  7. 7 Nightmaster Vampire. ...
  8. 8 Draugr Death Overlord. ...
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Should I do Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood first?

If lurking in the shadows and waiting for the best time to eliminate a target in whatever method that comes to mind sounds fun, the Dark Brotherhood is the guild to seek out first, especially if those rewards sound better. Ultimately, the best guild to join in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is up to the player themselves.
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Can I join all factions in Skyrim?

So you can be in up to 12 factions at the same time in Skyrim. The only factions you can't join because you chose an opposing side is the civil war factions and the Dawnguard factions.
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Is there a good faction in Skyrim?

Hands down, the Dark Brotherhood is one of the best factions in Skyrim. Not only do you get to be a sneaky assassin, but you also gain access to Cicero, and the Dark Brotherhood initiates who are arguably the best followers in Skyrim.
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Can you be an assassin in Skyrim?

There are lots of ways to play as an Assassin in Skyrim Special Edition. You can concentrate on just one weapon, like a dagger or bow. You can use Illusion spells to hide yourself and Restoration for healing, or write off magic altogether.
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