Races (Arena)

There are 8 playable races in The Elder Scrolls: Arena.

Nords
Nords hail from the province of Skyrim. They are a tall and fair-skinned people who are strong, willful, and hardy. Nords take half damage from cold/frost attacks. They are excellent in all arts concerning the blade and shield. See Nords for more info on the race.

Khajiit
Khajiit hail from the province of Elsweyr. They are a fair-skinned people who are extremely hardy, intelligent, and agile. Khajiit are expert climbers. They are excellent at skills involving thieving and sleight of hand.  See Khajiit for more info on the race.

Redguards
Redguards hail from the province of Hammerfell. They are a stocky, powerful race that are known to be extremely hardy and quick. They are excellent in all arts concerning the blade and shield.  See Redguard for more info on the race.

Bretons
Bretons hail from the province of High Rock. Bretons are a tall, dark-haired people. They are highly intelligent and willful people, and have an outgoing personality. Bretons take half damage on any magic based attack.  See Breton for more info on the race.

Argonians
Argonians hail from the province of Black Marsh. They are a highly evolved race of reptilians. Argonians swim faster than any other race. They are excellent in any skill involving magic, thieving and sleight of hand.  See Argonian for more info on the race.

Wood Elves
Wood Elves hail from the province of Valenwood. They are suited towards a thievery class. The term Bosmer was not used in this game.  See Wood Elves for more info on the race.

High Elves
High Elves hail from the island province of Summerset Isles. They are a tall, golden-skinned people with almond-shaped eyes. High Elves are immune to paralyzation. They are adept in any skill involving magic. The term Altmer was not used in this game.  See High Elves for more info on the race.

Dark Elves
Dark Elves hail from the province of Morrowind. They are a tall, dark-skinned people with red, glowing eyes. They are adept in any skill involving the blade, shield and magic. The term Dunmer was not used in this game.  See Dark Elves for more info on the race.