- For other uses, see Races.
Races are the various forms of Men, Mer, and Beastfolk found throughout Nirn. There are ten playable races in The Elder Scrolls Online, three for each of the Alliances, the Imperials (Unbound to an Alliance), as well as other non-playable races, such as the Maormer. The Imperials will be playable only to those who purchase the Imperial Edition of the game.
Playable races
Aldmeri Dominion
Daggerfall Covenant
- Bretons (Manmer)
- Redguards (Yokudans)
- Orsimer (Orcs)
Ebonheart Pact
- Dunmer (Dark Elves)
- Nords (Atmorans)
- Argonians (Saxhleel)
Other
- Imperial
Non-playable Race
Polymorphable Races
Somes races can be transformed into via polymorphs, though this change is only cosmetic. The following races are:
- Draugr (Draugr Polymorph)
- Dremora (Maelstrom Baron)
- Goblins (Shadowsilk Gem)
- Pumpkin Spectre (Pumpkin Spectre Polymorph)
- Scarecrow Spectre (Scarecrow Spectre Polymorph)
- Skeletons (Skeleton Polymorph)
- Xivkyn (Xixkyn Augur, Dreadguard, and Tormentor Polymorphs)
Playable Races in The Elder Scrolls Online | |
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Daggerfall Covenant | |
Ebonheart Pact | |
Aldmeri Dominion | |
Other |
Non-Playable Races in The Elder Scrolls Online | |
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Men | Kothringi • Nede |
Mer | Ayleid • Chimer • Maormer |
Beast | Lamia |
Other | Giant • Nereid • Goblin • Hagraven |
Et'Ada | Daedra |