Best race for a magician : V - Skyrim

» Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:31 pm

High Elfs have the best magicka (+50) and the ability to regenerate magicka* at a faster speed but they're the most vulnerable race in the entire game. Bretons don't really have an advantages (in skyrim) for casting spells but they're much better at taking them and can in bad situations convert half the power of incoming spells into magicka*.

*once per day

How are Altmers the most vulnerable race in game? In Skyrim they no longer have the weaknesses they hat in previous TES games and in Skyrim they have the highest speed and Damage multiplier of all races due to their size? There was a thread here on the forums that showed that (Can not find it at the moment, maybe some else can.) and the UESP Wiki shows this information as well. (Scroll down to the Notes part.)

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Altmer

EDIT: Ah i found the thread.

http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1286166-hidden-stat-differences-based-on-race-selection/

» Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:14 pm

I've been wanting to make an Orc warlock.

Me too. I don't know why but there's something about the idea of an Orc mage that tickles my fancy. I may just try it for my next character.

» Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:31 am

I think the best is probably Altmer...
Bretons are amazing mages too. I will be a Breton mage, b/c i just hate looking like an Altmer.

» Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:16 am

With enchanting it does not really matter if you are willing to work enchanting. Once you make everything 0 magicka and can have a your resistances capped does it really matter what race you are?

» Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:01 am

There is no ultimate best race for a class.

Just make who you wish.

The two races that lean towards magic are Bretons and Altmer. The Dunmer and Imperials are good choices too.

Again just play what feels right to you OP.