Here's my list in order from best suited to least suited...


1. Orc/Orsimer

2. Nord

3. Redguard

4. Imperial

5. Wood Elf/Bosmer

6. Dark Elf/Dunmer

7. Khajiit

8. Argonian

9. Breton

10. High Elf/Altmer


Basically, my theory behind this subject is the closer they lean towards combat, the more "mercenary-ready" they'll be. Contrarily, the closer they lean towards magic, the less "mercenary-ready" they'll be. Stealth is a neutral factor, and the stealth races leaned more towards combat won out over stealth races focused on magic.


Why did I see mages as weak mercenaries? Uh, I don't know. I just don't see that happening. It's like looking at a picture of a dolphin driving a convertible near the beach.

The majority of RP's that I have done "mercenary" have been either Redguard or Breton. With the Redguards either dual or S & B ... The Breton's usually spellswords, conjuration & destruction their main magic skills.

Though really if one goes company or even small group a mage and/ or healer is a good thing to have. A successful Mercenary is one that can use the skills they have to get the best effect towards the outcome that the employer wants.

Any and all. Looking at the history of Tamriel, especially the Fighters Guild, we see all races represented.

All of them. I think that working as a mercenary should be seen as an individual choice, not a racial choice. To me, the idea that one race is better suited to being a mercenary is like saying an Italian is better suited to being a plumber.

Pseron.....oh subtle....very good

Dremora or atronachs. Completely replaceable. All other races die, and you need to recruit again.

I think OLD ORCs make the best mercenaries.

-Too old to be chief

-Young enough to still put up good fights

-Can encounter women orcs to marry elsewhere

"they have curved swords,............curved........swords......