Patch 11.0.5 Now Live
Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
In The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), the "best" race depends on your playstyle, role (DPS, Tank, Healer), and whether you prioritize min-maxing or prefer a more flexible, lore-friendly approach. Heres a breakdown of the top choices for each role in 2024: Best Races for DPS (Damage Dealers) High Elf (Altmer) - Best for: Magicka DPS (Sorcerer, Nightblade, Templar, Necromancer) - Why: +6% Max Magicka, +258 Spell Damage (passive), and great sustain. - Also strong for: Hybrid builds (thanks to passive spell/weapon damage bonuses). Dark Elf (Dunmer) - Best for: Hybrid or Stamina/Magicka flexibility (great for Dragonknights). - Why: +6% Max Stamina/Magicka, +258 Weapon/Spell Damage in combat. Khajiit - Best for: Crit-focused builds (Stamina or Magicka). - Why: +12% Critical Damage (and healing), +10% Critical Chance at low health. Orc (Orsimer) - Best for: Stamina DPS (especially melee like Nightblade or Warden). - Why: +6% Max Stamina, +258 Weapon Damage, +10% Sprint Speed. Best Races for Tanks Nord - Best for: Pure tanking (Dragonknight, Warden). - Why: +6% Max Health, +4,500 Ultimate generation (faster War Horn), +3% Damage Reduction. Imperial - Best for: Sustain-heavy tanks. - Why: +12% Max Health/Stamina, -3% ability cost reduction. Argonian - Best for: Resource management (potions give +15% more resources). - Why: +6% Max Health/Magicka/Stamina, +5% Healing Received. Best Races for Healers Breton - Best for: Magicka sustain (Templar, Warden, Necromancer). - Why: +3,000 Max Magicka, -7% Magicka cost reduction. High Elf (Altmer) - Best for: Raw healing power. - Why: +258 Spell Damage (stronger heals), +6% Max Magicka. Argonian - Best for: Supportive healers. - Why: +5% Healing Done/Received, +6% Max Magicka/Health. Best All-Around (Flexible) Race Dark Elf (Dunmer) Works well for both Magicka and Stamina builds, making it great for respecs. Khajiit Strong crit bonuses for any DPS role. Imperial Good for tanks and stamina builds due to cost reduction. Final Recommendation Min-Maxers: Pick a race that aligns with your role (e.g., High Elf for Magicka DPS, Nord for Tank). Casual/Lore Players: Any race worksESO is balanced enough that skill matters more than race. Would you like recommendations for a specific class or build?
In The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), the "best" race depends on your playstyle, role (DPS, Tank, Healer), and whether you...
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Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
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