Breton (Skyrim)



Bretons are half-elves who populate the province of High Rock. They are capable mages with high magicka resistance but have few other distinctive features. They are considered an intelligent race in Tamriel, known for a proficiency in abstract thinking, a possible reason for their adeptness in the magical arts. They are best equipped with spells, robes or staffs.

Skill Bonuses

 * +10 Conjuration
 * +5 Alchemy
 * +5 Alteration
 * +5 Illusion
 * +5 Restoration
 * +5 Speech

Starting Spells

 * Conjure Familiar (Conjuration)
 * Flames (Destruction)
 * Healing (Restoration)

Special Abilities

 * Dragonskin : Absorb 50% of magicka from hostile spells for 60 seconds.
 * Magic Resistance : Breton blood grants a 25% resistance to magic. Note: In the loading screen trivia, it says the Bretons have a 50% magic resistance. 25% is the correct level.

Usage

 * In the past, Bretons acted as excellent Battlemages, thanks to their innate resistance to magic. It helps, too, that they are second to only the Altmer in proficiency in the magical arts. Though the class system is now gone, this can still hold true with the proper skills and attribute placement.


 * Bretons also make very good Tank-style characters, as their passive magic resistance and active daily power combined with the Elemental Protection perk from Block makes magical attacks almost useless against them.

History

 * Unlike the Neighboring Redguard and Dunmer populations, the Breton dont have too many of there numbers in Skyrim. High Rock could be considered as one of the last states still controlled by the Empire that has been left untouched by The Great War and the Thalmor. Some, however, do take to city life and make up a large minority of Traders and Vendors in large settlements.