Hey guys.

Basically, I want to play a Dark Elf assassin in my 2nd playthrough. I really want him to look lore-correct and not all bulky and stuff. From what I know, the Dunmer are pretty agile and I believe they are the strongest Elves, hence my question.

Basically, I finished all the facelook and everything, but what remains is the weight, e.g Physique. I'm stuck between the slider being half way or one down from half. I know all this comes down to personal preference, but I'd just like some views on how should a Thief/Assassin's physique should look like when he's a Dark elf, preferably lore correct.

Also, I've not seen alot of Dunmer in Skyrim. How do they look like, on average? Slim? Fat?

This is really obsessive and im probably spending too much time overthinking this and it should be down to personal preference, but yeah, any input would be good.

Thanks

Went down quick. Damn the game is popular^^ Anyways, bump

Would adjust it according to the skills you plan on having him.
Since he is an Assassin he will probably not be the biggest dude since he dosent wear Heavy Armor or wield huge Weapons, so we can exclude that one.
If he uses swords and fights enemys 1 on 1 at times id make him medium, if he is sneaky or a mage make him small.
There is also a Mage Version of DB clothing btw. in case you want to make one and think it just dosent fit.

Yeah, most Dunmer pictures I've seen seem to be somewhere middle of the bar

Which is what I wanted at first, then I thought, hmm... too bulky for an ELF and a Assassin at the same time? I dunno, honestly.

From what I've seen the Dunmer seem to be more of the thin caster variety than the thick Arnie/Nord variety. Pick which one you are happy with - don't forget it takes quite a lot of strength to draw a longbow, so an archer might be a bit more bulky than a caster or dagger-wielder.

Thanks^^

So im guessing I should go for no higher than middle of the weight bar? Any higher wouldn't make sense for an assassin I think.

Bump. More replies would be appreciated

Middle or one or two over, I'd say. It's true archers have very well defined upper bodies. If you're a full time assassin, you're going to be very muscular, as opposed to skinny, but not bulky. Sort of compact built, if that makes sense.

Thanks. Yeah, I was swaying towards that tbh...

I am pretty sure that orcs are the strongest elves not the dunmer

since when are orcs elves?
or is this some strange lore thing like with the dwarves I somehow completely missed

From the wiki:

The Orsimer, commonly known as Orcs are the sophisticated barbarian peoples of the Wrothgarian Mountains, and Dragontail Mountains. Though they are common in the walking city of Bosmer kings, Falinesti, and in other great cities throughout Tamreil. They are in-fact elves or mer, hence the name Orsimer, it means 'Pariah Folk'.

Anytime you see "mer" assume an elf race (Dunmer, Altmer, Orsimer, etc.).

Ah, pardon me, Orcs are indeed the strongest elven race.

But back to the topic - My character will like some backstabbing in darkness, but i'll like some 1v1 combat too and of course some archery. Therefore the middle weight physique should match the assassin ?

That's what I would think. A true assassin would not only be good at backstabbing, but also in situations where he had to fight head to head, because he would always be prepared for any type of encounter. I'd think a middle weight would be perfect. He'll need the muscle, but not packed on because that would make him slow. You want an agile, but strong looking character. Or in my opinion, I mean.

Ummm... Thanks, Jibit2.... O.o

Thanks man, definitely helped