- For other uses, see Argonians.
Argonians are one of ten playable races in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Along with the Khajiit, Argonians cannot bear face-covering helmets or boots due to the physical traits bore by both races.
History and culture[]
- "Little is known and less is understood about the reptilian denizens of Black Marsh. Years of defending their borders have made Argonians experts in guerilla warfare, and their natural abilities make them equally at home in water and on land. They are well suited for the treacherous swamps of their homeland, and have developed natural immunities to the diseases and poisons that have doomed many would-be explorers of the region."
- ―The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Manual
Enslaved by the native Dunmer of Morrowind, some Argonians serve in the Mages Guild. They are a discriminated race, victims of racism. The Khajiit suffer a similar fate.
Character creation[]
- Main article: Character Creation (Morrowind)
Attributes[]
| Attributes | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Agility | 50 | 40 |
| Endurance | 30 | 30 |
| Intelligence | 40 | 50 |
| Luck | 40 | 40 |
| Personality | 30 | 30 |
| Speed | 50 | 40 |
| Strength | 40 | 40 |
| Willpower | 30 | 40 |
Skill bonuses[]
| Skill | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Alchemy | +5 |
| Athletics | +15 |
| Illusion | +5 |
| Medium Armor | +5 |
| Mysticism | +5 |
| Spear | +5 |
| Unarmored | +5 |
Spells[]
- Waterbreathing for 120 seconds
Abilities[]
Common playstyle[]
Argonians do not have many strong skill bonuses, minus Athletics. Avoid damage by using Athletics to move frequently during combat and attack from a safe distance with spears. Medium Armor and Illusion spells such as Sanctuary can also assist with avoiding damage. The ability to craft Health Potions helps replenish damage taken to their health. Unarmored is also good, due to their inability to wear footwear and full face helmets.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Unlike in the other iterations of The Elder Scrolls, Argonians cannot breathe underwater indefinitely in Morrowind. They can only use their racial bonus spell, which works for 120 seconds.
Appearances[]
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- An Elder Scrolls Novel: The Infernal City
- An Elder Scrolls Novel: Lord of Souls
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- The Elder Scrolls Online
- The Elder Scrolls: Legends
- The Elder Scrolls: Blades
| Races in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind | |
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| Humans | |
| Mer | |
| Beast |
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