Feels like things are starting to get better . its going to be two steps forward 1 step back probably for another 20 games or so . <| sep |> You know FO 3 GOTY Edition is on Steam , right ? <| sep |> For the most part Race doesn ' t matter . You get a onceaday power and a passive bonus . You can pick whatever you want unless you are doing a build like PUNCHCAT where the Khajit bonus is almost necessary . Given you want to use weapons and shield or two handed , there ' s nothing that will stop you from being any race . If you are still concerned about Race I would pick one of these 4 Orc has the best daily power , but no passive bonus . Double damage dealt and half damage taken for 60 s . This simply amazing . Breton has the best passive bonus resist 25 % magic including dragon breath . If you worry about mages , this is the way to go . Nords are pretty decent with their frost resistance and daily fear power . A solid choice . A lot of undead and forsworn enemies use frost spells . Dunmer make good vampires because they completely counteract the weakness to fire . Also good against dragons since they are more often fire .