Whether you like lizards, predatory cats, or just ordinary humans - it’s up to you.

The second factors is somewhat based on math.

Sure, the suggested way is easier and faster, but don’t feel too tied with it.

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Just remember - leveling “faster” doesn’t mean “better” in Oblivion.

HINT: Let’s repeat once again - think MOSTLY about your own taste in characters here.

There’s nothing worse than playing with a character that you don’t like, now is there?

PC

Speed

Endurance

Luck

Personality

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Table 3.

Race

Skills

Bonus skill points

Notes

Disease and poison resistance.

+50 Magicka;

Dragon Skin once a day;

Magicka Resistance 50%.

PC

Ancestor Guardian once a day;

Fire resistance 75%.

Fire resistance comes in handy.

A pretty good race for thieves.

PC

Fire, Frost, and Shock weakness 25%;

Disease resistance;

Magicka +100.

+5 to Alchemy, Conjuration, Illusion

+10 to Alteration, Destruction, Mysticism

A typical magic-oriented race.

Star of the West once a day;

Voice of the Emperor once a day.

PC

They seem to be pointed towards sneaking.

Nordic Frost once a day;

Woad once a day;

Frost resistance 50%.

+5 to Armorer, Block, Restoration

+10 to Blade, Blunt, Heavy Armor

A warrior-style race.

PC

Their abilities come in handy only on lower levels.

Berserk once a day;

Drain Agility once a day;

Magicka Resistance 25%.

Adrenaline Rush once a day;

Resist Poison spell;

Resist Disease spell.

PlayStation

+5 to Heavy Armor, Mercantile

+10 to Athletics, Blade, Blunt, Light Armor

Another warrior-oriented race.

Their most important perk is the Adrenaline Rush.

Theoretically they’re meant to be good thieves and arches.

Xbox

Turn out to be nothing special, really.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion