Races

Races determine your character's allegiance and starting area in Elder Scrolls Online. Depending on your choice, you will select a Faction for your character and set forth within a specific zone. You will be able to explore and complete quests across all factions regardless of your initial choice, but your PvP allegiance will never change. Your race will also determine bonuses your character will have access to through out the game. They are unique to each Race and some cater more to certain playstyles than others, so choose carefully as this can't be undone.


"The trumpets of war have sounded, calling warriors of all walks to the field of battle. The Empire has all but crumbled and from the ashes of that once golden age have emerged three great alliances. Three mighty generals have marshalled about them the fiercest armies our lands have yet seen, and now they descend upon Cyrodiil, vying for control over the Imperial City and the Throne of Tamriel."

The Alliance War has arrived and it's time to pick a side.

Races of Elder Scrolls Online

Daggerfall Covenant

Breton

Starting Area: Stros M’kai
Racial Bonus: Breton Racial Skills
Suggested Classes: Sorcerer or Templar
Strength: Magicka Builds

Redguard

Starting Area: Stros M’kai
Racial Bonus: Redguard Racial Skills
Suggested Classes: Dragonknight or Nightblade
Strength: Stamina Builds

Orsimer (Orc)

Starting Area: Stros M’kai
Racial Bonus: Orsimer (Orc) Racial Skills
Suggested Classes: Templar or Dragonknight
Strength: Tanking

Ebonheart Pact

Nord

Starting Area: Bleakrock Isle
Racial Bonus: Nord Racial Skills
Suggested Classes: Templar or Dragonknight
Strength: Tanking

Argonian

Starting Area: Bleakrock Isle
Racial Bonus: Argonian Racial Skills
Suggested Classes: Templar or Nightblade
Strength: Healing and Potion Consumption

Dunmer (Dark Elf)

Starting Area: Bleakrock Isle
Racial Bonus: Dunmer (Dark Elf) Racial Skills
Suggested Classes: Sorcerer or Dragonknight
Strength: Flame Damage

Aldmeri Dominion

Khajiit

Starting Area: Khenarthi's Roost
Racial Bonus: Khajiit Racial Skills
Suggested Classes: Nightblade or Dragonknight
Strength: Stamina and Stealth

Bosmer (Wood Elf)

Starting Area: Khenarthi's Roost
Racial Bonus: Bosmer (Wood Elf) Racial Skills
Suggested Classes: Nightblade or Dragonknight
Strength: Stamina and Stealth

Altmer (High Elf)

Starting Area: Khenarthi's Roost
Racial Bonus: Altmer (High Elf) Racial Skills
Suggested Classes: Sorcerer or Templar
Strength: Magicka Builds

Independent Races
 

Imperial

Faction: Any
Starting Area: Khenarthi's Roost, Bleakrock Isle or Stros M'kai
Racial Bonus: Imperial Racial Skills
Suggested Classes: Dragonknight or Templar
Strength: Tanking