In our Oblivion Remastered Best Races guide, we go over the top picks for each class type, such as stealthy characters, mages, and melee brawlers.

Which Oblivion Remastered class are you going for? As well as your race, you also need to pick a Birthsign! See which Birthsigns we recommend in our Oblivion Remastered Best Birthsigns guide.

Oblivion Remastered Best Races

There are various races to choose from in Oblivion, but which are the best for each combat type?

Best Races for Each Class Type

The best races for combat types, including their unlockable abilities and permanent stat buffs.

Breton

If you’re playing as a mage, you might want to pick Breton! This is due to the list of stat buffs, as well as the abilities that fortify your Magicka. You’re also much stronger against oncoming magical attacks.

Stat Buffs
  • Magical Resistance +50%
  • Magicka +50
  • Willpower +10
  • Intelligence +10
  • Alteration +5
  • Alchemy +5
  • Illusion +5
  • Conjuration +10
  • Restoration +10
  • Mysticism +10
Abilities
  • Fortifies Maximum Magicka (+50)
  • Unlocks Shield (+50 for 60 seconds)
  • Resist Magicka (+50)

Dark Elves (Dunmer)

Perfect for those who like to use both melee, ranged attacks, and magic in their combat. A balanced race for beginners!

Stat Buffs
  • Blade +10
  • Blunt +5
  • Athletics +5
  • Speed +10
  • Fire Resistance +75%
  • Light Armor +5
  • Mysticism +5
  • Marksman +5
  • Destruction +10
Abilities
  • Unlocks Summon Ghost (lasts for 60 seconds)
  • Unlocks Resist Fire (+75% Fire Resistance)

Orc

A great option for those who prefer melee combat whilst maintaining high defence, ensuring your HP and Fatigue are more or less always in the green.

Stat Buffs
  • Endurance +10
  • Armorer +10
  • Block +10
  • Heavy Armor +10
  • Willpower +10
  • Hand-to-hand +5
  • Blunt +10
  • Magic Resistance +25
Abilities
  • Unlocks Berserk
    • Fortifies HP by 20
    • Fortifies Fatigue by 200
    • Fortifies Strength by 50
  • Unlocks Drain Agility
  • Unlocks Resist Magicka
    • Magic Resistance +25%

Wood Elf (Bosmer)

A fantastic choice for those who want to play as stealthily as possible, making it great for assassins, thieves and rogues.

Stat Buffs
  • Sneak +10
  • Marksman +10
  • Disease Resistance +75%
  • Acrobatics +5
  • Poison Resistance +75%
  • Alteration +5
  • Light Armor +5
  • Alchemy +10
Abilities
  • Unlocks Resist Disease (Disease Resistance +75%)
  • Unlocks Command Creature (+20, lasts for 60 seconds)

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