Altmer (Skyrim)



The Altmer, or High Elves, are a race of elves that inhabit parts of Tamriel. They are one of the ten default playable races, primarily known for their enhanced magical abilities.

Skill Bonuses

 * +10 Illusion
 * +5 Alteration
 * +5 Conjuration
 * +5 Destruction44156_Altmer_normal.jpg
 * +5 Enchanting
 * +5 Restoration

Starting Spells
Todd Howard has also stated that "They also have different starting spells and each has its own passive abilities, like before"
 * Flames (Destruction)
 * Sparks (Destruction)
 * Healing (Restoration)
 * Fury (Illusion)

This may make the starting spells more important than in the past games as it has been confirmed that the only ways to learn additional spells are to find spell tomes or to buy them from merchants. In other words, each spell in the game will be more valuable than in previous games because of the lack of custom spell creation.

Note: Not a complete list.

Note: The Flames spell, which when cast produces a continuous stream of fire, has been said in an article to be a starting spell for every race.

Special Abilities

 * Highborn : Regenerate magicka faster for 60 seconds.
 * Fortify Magicka: Passive increase in magicka by 50 points.

Popular Usage & Unique Game Play
As the game has only very recently been released, this information does not exist at this time. However, in previous games, Altmer have made the best possible mages-minus their weaknesses to magic in the previous games. This, however, was removed as a trait-and should not be a deciding factor in choosing to be an Altmer.

As far as building a storyline goes, the Altmeri are stark confederates in Tamriel- and in the events before Skyrim led a rebellion against the Empire. They started the trend of groups standing up for the independence of the nations within the Empire. They could also perhaps be helping the Nords in there fight for freedom, but this is unlikely due to the Stormcloaks love of Talos, and the Elven-lead Thalmors desire to crush it out.

Related Pages

 * Skills - Skills in Skyrim
 * Spells - Spells in The Elder Scrolls Universe
 * Race - Races in The Elder Scrolls Universe
 * Perks - Perks in Skyrim