Oblivion Remastered: What Race is Best for You?

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Choosing your race in Oblivion Remastered isn’t just about picking who looks coolest (though, let’s be honest, that matters too). Each race gives you a little head start in certain skills, but don’t stress too much—by late-game, everyone ends up a walking demigod anyway.

Here’s a simple breakdown to help you figure out what race fits you.

Best Race for You, Based on Playstyle

If you like smashing things (Melee Builds):

• Orc – Built like a tank with anger issues. Great for heavy armor and big weapons.

• Nord – Frost resistance and strong with a sword. Basically, Skyrim before it was cool.

• Redguard – Fast, strong, and allergic to poison. Perfect for hit-and-run fighters.

If you like blowing things up (Magic Builds):

• Breton – Magic resistance and great for defensive mages who don’t like dying.

• High Elf – More magicka than sense. Great for pure offensive spellcasters, but sneezing near fire could be fatal.

If you like stealing things (Stealth/Ranged Builds):

• Khajiit – Night vision and nimble fingers. Ideal for nighttime "shopping sprees."

• Wood Elf – Master of bows and sneaking. Perfect if you prefer to solve problems from a distance.

Just Here for a Good Time?

• Imperial – The "default human." Good at talking and making money. Great if you can’t decide and just want to wing it.

• Dark Elf – A solid all-rounder. Good with magic, weapons, and looking mysterious.

• Argonian – Can breathe underwater and ignore poison. Great if you like exploring—and being a lizard.

A Quick Word on Male vs. Female Stats

Yes, Oblivion still has those tiny stat differences between male and female characters. But unless you're min-maxing like you're preparing for the Tamriel Olympics, it won’t matter much. Pick what you like. Your character isn’t going to fail because you chose a female Nord instead of a male Orc.

Final Blurb

At the end of the day, the best race in Oblivion Remastered is the one you’ll have fun playing. The game doesn’t care if you're an Orc sneaking around in a dress or a Khajiit trying to fistfight Daedra. Pick what sounds fun, enjoy the chaos, and remember—you can always blame your race choice when things go wrong.

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