Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-101.112.61.177-20140128121645/@comment-26145872-20151217210758

You could have a stronger mage playing an Altmer, but they have no resistance whatsoever. Not to mention using mage robes means you're missing out on armour given by traditional armour, so you can die easily.

I reccommend a Breton instead. It may be harder using a mage with that race, but it's better than dying, especially against other mages and dragons on higher difficulties.

Trust me. I know. I played an Altmer. I play Breton now.