The-Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim – Is Orc or Imperial Better for a One-Handed Heavy Armor Warrior?

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I'm starting a new character, a one-handed heavy armored warrior with shield (or maybe a spell). Imperials get a gold bonus, while an orc's starting stats fit the play style. The Imperial may only gain a few septims at a time, but by the end of the game it could be substantial.

Which race is a better choice?

Best Answer

The Imperial bonus isn't really worth it:

100% chance of 2-10 extra gold in all chests that normally contain gold, as well as to the corpses of various gold-dropping enemies, such as bandits, dragons, draugr, Falmer, Forsworn, giants, and rieklings

Honestly, 2-10 gold per loot is pretty low, especially in the mid-to-late game where weapons and armor you loot are worth way more.

If you're going all-out as a fighter, you'll get a lot more use out of the Orc bonuses.

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