Best Race in Oblivion Remastered: Which One Fits You Best?
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Picking the best race in Oblivion Remastered isn’t just about min-maxing stats, but rather about figuring out how you want to survive your first rat attack in the sewers. Sure, some races hit harder or cast flashier spells, but let’s be honest… Half the fun is roleplaying as a sneaky lizard or a raging Orc.
Here’s a mixed bag of ideas to help you choose the race that won’t make you regret everything 5 hours in.
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If You Like Smashing Things First, Asking Questions Never
Orc: The "I don’t need a plan" pick. Berserk mode turns you into a green wrecking ball.
Nord: Basically Skyrim before it was cool. Big swords, big armor, and zero patience for fireballs.
If You Prefer to Set Everything on Fire From a Distance
High Elf: Glass cannon energy. Massive magicka pool, but sneezes from enemies could end you.
Breton: The smarter, safer mage. Less magicka, but way harder to kill thanks to magic resistance.
If Stealing is Your Career Choice
Khajiit: Night vision plus sneaky paws. Great for robbing people blind and vanishing into the dark.
Wood Elf: For those who like their theft with a side of archery. Fast, quiet, and deadly from afar.
Feeling Non-Committal?
Dark Elf: A little magic, a little stabbing, and a healthy fear of fire mages. Perfect for indecisive players.
Imperial: The "default" human. Good with words, bad at anything too exciting. Great if you want to roleplay a tax collector caught in the wrong place.
For the Roleplayers and Niche Enjoyers
Argonian: You breathe underwater. That’s... neat. Resist poison and disease too. Ideal if you enjoy swimming where you probably shouldn’t.
Redguard: Fast, strong, and allergic to magic. If you want pure swordplay with a dash of stamina-fueled chaos, this is your pick.
Final Blurb
There’s no wrong choice—just races that might make your life harder because you thought playing a fragile High Elf barbarian sounded “funny.” If you want easy mode, grab an Orc or Breton. If you want style points, go Khajiit and never get caught stealing sweetrolls again. Either way, Cyrodiil won’t care what race you are when it’s throwing Daedra at you. Pick what feels right — or what looks coolest in steel armor.
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