Which Race and Class Should You Choose in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion?
Starting out in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered can feel overwhelming. You can be whoever you want, with total freedom to mix and match from 10 different races and tons of classes. But while you can create anything, some race and class combinations offer powerful early advantages that can make your journey across Tamriel much smoother.
Here’s a full Oblivion race guide and a breakdown of the strongest pairings you can make when diving back into this classic RPG.
Understanding Races in Oblivion
Every race in Oblivion comes packed with stat bonuses, special abilities, and unique resistances. Sure, you can turn any race into any type of character, but leaning into their natural strengths can give you a serious edge.
Quick Tip: Each race has two possible origins, which slightly tweak their starting attributes.
Breton: The Magic-Resistant Spellsword
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Strengths: Bonus Intelligence and Willpower, +50 Magicka, 50% Magic Resistance
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Weaknesses: Lower Agility, Endurance, and either Strength or Speed
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Special Ability: Dragon Skin (temporary armor boost)
Bretons are the safest bet for newcomers looking to dive into magic without getting destroyed by enemy spells. Their high Intelligence makes them natural mages, while their Magic Resistance makes even tough encounters manageable.
Imperial: The Charismatic All-Rounder
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Strengths: Boosted Personality, Endurance, Strength
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Weaknesses: Lower Agility and either Willpower or Speed
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Special Abilities: Voice of the Emperor (Charm spell), Star of the West (Fatigue drain)
Imperials are perfect if you want a balanced, flexible character. Their diplomacy skills and decent physical stats mean they can comfortably switch between combat, speechcraft, and adventuring.
Nord: The Frost-Resistant Fighter
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Strengths: High Strength and Endurance
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Weaknesses: Lower Intelligence and Personality
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Special Ability: Nordic Frost (Frost Damage spell), Shield spell, 50% Frost Resistance
Built like tanks, Nords are ideal if you want a straightforward bruiser. If you don’t mind taking a hit to magic capability, these guys dominate physical battles and resist frost magic like a champ.
Redguard: The Ultimate Warrior
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Strengths: Massive Strength and Endurance
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Weaknesses: Low Intelligence, Willpower, and maybe Personality
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Special Ability: Adrenaline Rush (temporary stat boost), 75% Resistance to Poison and Disease
When it comes to pure combat power, nothing beats a Redguard Crusader. Their Adrenaline Rush supercharges critical stats, and their natural resilience makes them almost unstoppable.
Altmer (High Elf): The Glass Cannon Mage
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Strengths: Huge Magicka pool (+100), High Intelligence
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Weaknesses: Low Strength, Endurance/Speed, Vulnerable to Elemental Damage
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Special Ability: 75% Disease Resistance
Altmer are the kings of raw spellpower, perfect for pure magic users. If you can work around their elemental weaknesses, they can unleash destruction like no other.
Bosmer (Wood Elf): The Stealthy Marksman
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Strengths: High Agility and Speed
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Weaknesses: Weak Strength and Willpower
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Special Ability: Beast Tongue (Command animals), 75% Disease Resistance
Bosmer shine for stealth builds. Their natural speed and archery skills make them top-tier assassins and thieves, sniping enemies before they even know you're there.
Dunmer (Dark Elf): The Balanced Hybrid
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Strengths: Boosted Speed and Strength
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Weaknesses: Lower Willpower
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Special Ability: Ancestor Guardian (summon spirit ally), 75% Disease Resistance
Dunmer are incredibly flexible. They handle melee and magic equally well, making them one of the best choices for Spellsword or Battlemage builds.
Orc: The Relentless Berserker
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Strengths: Huge Strength, Endurance, and Willpower
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Weaknesses: Poor Agility, Speed, and Personality
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Special Ability: Berserk (massive strength boost), 25% Magic Resistance
Want to smash everything? Pick an Orc Warrior. Their Berserk ability turns them into unstoppable forces on the battlefield, and they shrug off magic better than most races.
Argonian: The Slippery Survivor
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Strengths: High Agility and Speed (varies by origin)
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Weaknesses: Lower Endurance or Willpower
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Special Abilities: Water Breathing, Poison Immunity, 75% Disease Resistance
Argonians are survival experts. Between breathing underwater and resisting poison, they excel at exploring dungeons, swamps, and ruins other races would struggle with.
Khajiit: The Agile Thief
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Strengths: High Agility and Acrobatics
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Weaknesses: Lower Willpower and variable Endurance/Strength
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Special Abilities: Eye of the Night (Night Vision), Eye of Fear (Demoralize enemies)
If you’re into stealth and thievery, Khajiit are your best bet. Their night vision makes sneaking into dark areas a breeze, and their agility ensures they can slip away before being caught.
Best Race and Class Combos in Oblivion Remastered
You can technically make any combination work, but some combos are just better for quick progression and surviving early challenges.
Top Combat Combos
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Redguard + Crusader
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Insane strength and endurance.
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Blade and Heavy Armor focus.
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Perfect for new players wanting a reliable fighter.
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Orc + Warrior
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Berserk makes them unstoppable.
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Natural Magic Resistance is a big bonus vs mages.
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Top Magic Combos
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Breton + Spellsword or Mage
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Magic Resistance + strong spellcasting.
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Versatile enough for offense and defense.
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Altmer + Mage
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Maximum Magicka for insane spell power.
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Best for pure magic builds focused on destruction.
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Top Stealth Combos
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Bosmer + Assassin
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Superior stealth and archery skills.
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Perfect for ranged sneak attacks.
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Khajiit + Thief
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Great night operations and looting.
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High mobility and acrobatics for quick getaways.
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Starting Tips for New Players
Before you even leave the sewers, there are some smart moves you can make to set up your success:
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Boost your major skills early by practicing them during the tutorial.
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Save often – some enemies will wreck you if you’re unprepared.
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Sell everything you find – gold is precious at the beginning.
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Join a guild – Fighters, Mages, Thieves, or Dark Brotherhood; early quests give cash, XP, and gear.
For more detailed beginner tips, check out the Oblivion Wiki and stay tuned to Haplo Gaming Chef for even more walkthroughs.
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