So I finally decided to give oblivion another try with a full blade and stealth character. (the only trouble I had with oblivion was there were way too many choices >.>
My only question is what race should I pick that is best with these skills?
Sign: The Shadow
Attributes: speed and agility
Skills: Alchemy, Armorer, Athletics, Blade, Block, Light Armor, Sneak
thanks

I'd say Argonian.

My Sister made a cracking character that ended up tougher than the so-called tougher races.

She choose Wood Elf with Thief and Knight and this character could take the punishment and kill quicker than expected for an Elf, and any other race I choose with Thief and Knight cried like little babies, I had to restart three times before I got a decent character. Elves are nimble with the attributes of Thief and the toughness of a Knight you'll last, because believe you me in Oblivion you will get beat and beat hard regardless of your stealth. I did only choose human based characters not an Argonian though, YUK!

Argonians have always been a dependable race for me although at lower levels they have very little health and will die very easily if your not smart about combat. The Dark Elves and Wood elves make excellent stealth characters and with a little time and strategy can also be pretty good stand up fighters.

This is what surprised me about my Sisters Wood Elf, it was tougher at the begining and remained so, over all the so-called Tough Human Characters I started with. Strange because I thought the same as you generally about Elves.

I'll say khajiit, if only to stay consistent

I've played a khajiit assassin with mostly same skills, that worked very well.

For some reason people here recommend Argonians as stealthy characters, maybe one day i'll see if that works too.

I found its a cross between roleplay, some good starting skills spread out, and many of the abilities are permenant...
That if playing vanilla would require constant recasting of spells, or the use and juggling of enchanted gear that could be better use elsewhere.
This was my reason with the added effect that a high level stealthy argonian / vampire hybrid is imo the toughest character to with stand many annoying combat effects..
( poisons, diseases and paralysis )
This however only lasts untill you grow bored and wish to put more role in the play aspect of Oblivion, that and you find out about the Ohmes-raht via mods.

It doesnt really matter the race, I encourage you to do lots of research, or you will quickly be overcomed by the sheer amount of content. ES wiki is your best friend. :wink_smile:

Here's a link to an Oblvion Character Creator. Try out some races with your build and see which you like.

http://www.linklost.com/occ/

Mara