- For other uses, see Nords.
Nords are a playable race for the Hero of Kvatch in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Originally hailing from the province of Skyrim, they are a tall and fair-haired people. Strong and hardy, Nords are famous for their resistance to cold. They are highly talented warriors.
Character creation[]
- Main article: Character Creation (Oblivion)
- "Citizens of Skyrim, they are tall and fair-haired people. Strong and hardy, Nords are famous for their resistance to cold. They are highly talented warriors."
- ―In-game description[src]
Attribute modifiers[]
| Attributes | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Agility | 40 | 40 |
| Endurance | 50 | 40 |
| Intelligence | 30 | 30 |
| Luck | 50 | 50 |
| Personality | 30 | 30 |
| Speed | 40 | 40 |
| Strength | 50 | 50 |
| Willpower | 30 | 40 |
Skill bonuses[]
| Skill | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Armorer | +5 |
| Blade | +10 |
| Block | +5 |
| Blunt | +10 |
| Heavy Armor | +10 |
| Restoration | +5 |
Special abilities[]
- Nordic Frost - Frost Damage 50 points on touch
- Woad - Shield 30 points for 60 seconds on self.
- Resist Frost 50 points.
Usage[]
Nords have great attributes and skill bonuses for a pure close-quarters fighter.
Crusader[]
Nords are very well-suited for the Crusader class due to their natural skill in Blade, Blunt, Heavy Armor and Restoration. Their lack of a high Willpower can easily be overcome by choosing the Lady birthsign, which will also boost their already high Endurance at the same time.
Knight[]
Playing as a Knight as Nord is a possibility, but can prove quite challenging in earlier stages of your playthrough, due to a low Speechcraft and Illusion skills, a low Personality attribute and a smaller magicka pool.
Woad[]
This once a day power goes a long way in helping to fight off bosses.
Drawbacks[]
Woad is not nearly as useful as Adrenaline Rush or Berserk for killing bosses.
Possible Birthsigns[]
The Warrior[]
Use this birthsign and choose Strength and Endurance as the main attributes in a custom class to start the game with tons of health and fatigue.
The Lady[]
Concerned with Willpower, choose the Lady. This grants a Nord character with boosts to magicka and health.
External links[]
Appearances[]
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire
- 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 IV: Oblivion | |
|---|---|
| Humans | |
| Mer | |
| Beastfolk | |