Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-101.112.61.177-20140128121645/@comment-11344160-20140129213101

I would argue, in the long run, all the other races ultimately make better mages. If just the casting/magic skills are leveled up a Nord/Reguard/Orc would end up with at a higher level with more perks than either an Altmer or a Breton.

That being said, an Altmer's special ability and increased starting magica make them extremely dangerous mages.

The Breton's magic resistance/absorbtion is good for any class and doesn't make them any better of a spell-caster.