Races & Passives
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DAGGERFALL COVENANT
REDGUARD
ORC
BRETON
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ALDMERI DOMINION
HIGH ELF
KHAJIT
WOOD ELF
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EBONHEART PACT
IMPERIAL RACE
This race is only available if you purchase the Imperial Upgrade through the Crown Store. Imperials have no set faction alliance so you are free to choose which alliance you’d like with this character.
IMPERIAL
Which Race Should You Choose?
Any! As mentioned earlier, each race does offer specific bonuses. However, there are so many OTHER variables when creating a character in Elder Scrolls Online that choosing one race over another is not a make-or-break situation. Gear sets, potions, food, enchantments, play style – all of these things factor into the performance of your character.
If you enjoy one race over another, then choose that one. You can easily make modifications to any of the other variables to compensate for what you’ve ‘lost’ with your racial choice. Pick a character that compliments your personality and start having fun! Your character can be or do anything you wish. Build skill sets are not race-specific. It really is YOUR choice!
I’ve Decided. Now What?
After choosing your race, the next choice is your build. Unlike race, build choice is not reversible. While you can purchase a Race Change Token from the Crown Store, you can NOT change your build.