One of the best parts of getting immersed in a role-playing game is creating your character, down to the intricate details from hair, eye color, and whether you are a human or one of the many races inhabiting the setting.
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PostsMany of these games play with the fact that you can be any of these races as part of the story. Some of the dialogue options and choices would also change depending on your selected character. It also determines the kind of skills, abilities, and weapons that may work out for you.
8 Lord Of The Rings Online
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MMORPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Released April 24, 2007 ESRB T For Teen due to Blood and Gore, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence Developer(s) Standing Stone Games Publisher(s) Daybreak Game Company Engine Havok Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Franchise The Lord of the RingsWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThe Free Peoples of Middle Earth are all mostly presented in the MMO experience of the Lord of the Rings. You have the Hobbits of the Shire, Dwarves of Erebor and Moria, Noldor Elves and Sindarin Elves, Men in general, and Beornings, which are skin changers that can turn into bears.
Along with the different races, you can also choose their home of origin, which can automatically alter certain parts of their base appearance. Men from the Dunedain would be taller, Elves from Lindon and Rivendell are said to be well-read, which is good for spells, and Shirefolk would be knowledgeable at gathering supplies and tools.
Certain classes also work better for certain race archetypes, like Hunter Elves, Champion Men, and Guardian Dwarves.
7 Black Desert Online
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MMORPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 71/100 Critics Rec: 44% Released March 3, 2016 ESRB m Developer(s) Pearl Abyss Publisher(s) Pearl Abyss Engine Black Desert Engine Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThis MMO High Fantasy RPG revolves around the war between the Republic of Calpheon and the Kingdom of Valencia. In the conflict, you can choose several classes of characters, and each class represents one of the many races and genders of the people in the world.
Interestingly, compared to most MMORPGs, you don't really choose what race or gender the class you picked is, but you can customize their looks. Various examples of classes that represent different races include Rangers, who are elven, Valkyrie maidens, and Berserkers, which is reminiscent of Conan the Barbarian.
Other interesting races connected to the classes are the Dark Knights, which were female elves blessed with the moon, and regular human warriors.
6 The Elder Scrolls Online
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MMORPG Systems 9.5/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 71/100 Critics Rec: 38% Released April 4, 2014 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence Developer(s) ZeniMax Online Studios Publisher(s) Bethesda Engine proprietary engine, heroengineWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONDuring the beginning of your adventures in Elder Scrolls Online, you are an immortal vestige that takes the form of one of the many races of Tamriel. You can pick the main race and even select a specific sub-race to give your character a defined background. Humans are common all around Tamriel, and there are many types like Nords, Redguards, and the Imperials.
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Posts 2The other races you can play are the Mer, the Elven archetypes in this world. There are Altmers, which are high elves, Bosmers, which are wood elves, and Dunmers, which are dark elves. The classic archetypes for dwarves and orcs are placed in the Mer classification. Both are Dwemer and Orsimer respectively. The beastfolk include the cat-like Khajiit, and lizardfolk are called Argonians.
5 Dragon Age Inquisition
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Action RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 88/100 Critics Rec: 92% Released November 18, 2014 ESRB M for Mature: Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language Developer(s) BioWare Publisher(s) Electronic Arts Engine Frostbite Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONDragon Age Inquisition has you play the Inquisitor, who could be any of the four races available. Each of the four races have a special racial bonus to their stats, giving specifics about your chosen classes and playstyle. Whichever of them you play also immerses you into the contextual conflicts they may have with themselves and each other.
Playing as an elf in this universe, for example, is bound to be an uphill battle in dealing with demon encroachments, and the prejudice of humans in cities.
Humans are relatively adaptive for all classes. Their racial bonus is 1 bonus ability point. Elves are great for dexterous playstyles and have 25 percent damage resistance to ranged attacks. Dwarves are physical powerhouses with no magical abilities, but they get 25 percent damage resistance to magical attacks.
The Qunari are playable for the first time in the series, and they are the tallest of the playable races, with large horns on their heads.
4 Final Fantasy 14
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MMORPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 86/100 Critics Rec: 92% Released August 27, 2013 ESRB T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence Developer(s) Square Enix Publisher(s) Square Enix Engine Crystal Tools Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALEorzea is populated with tons of folks and types of people you can play as on your journey through a realm that has suffered calamity and rebirth. There are eight playable races divided into two clans of people. Updates and add-ons to the game included many things that initially weren't there during the release of Final Fantasy XIV.
Each race takes a cue from the classic selections of races in the Fantasy genre with their name and physical twists. Humans are known as Hyurs, elves are the Elezen, and the Miqo'te have feline features like ears and tails. The child-like lalfells look like a combination of dwarves and halflings. The Au Ra are akin to Dragonborns in their Draconic traits, and the Roegadyn are similar to goliaths from D&D.
There are also bunny-eared Viera and the lion-faced Hrothgar. All races have options for different classes that work for them and different customization options for their unique looks.
3 World of Warcraft
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MMORPG Systems 9.0/10 Released November 23, 2004 ESRB T for Teen: Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence (online interactions not rated) Developer(s) Blizzard Publisher(s) Blizzard Engine Unreal Engine Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Cross-Platform Play pc, ps Cross Save yes Expansions World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic Franchise Warcraft Steam Deck Compatibility yes Platform(s) PC X|S Optimized yes Powered by Expand CollapseThe world of Azeroth is full of conflicting ambitions between the Alliance and the Horde. There are fourteen playable races, seven for each faction, and they all have special attributes and customization options for you to make your unique hero.
The Alliance faction consists of Humans, Dwarves, Night Elves, Gnomes, Dranaeis, Worgens and Panderans. Denizens affiliated with the Horde are Orcs, Goblins, Undead, Blood Elves, Taurens, Trolls, and other Panderans.
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PostsThroughout the many expansions and additional content, World of Warcraft has included six additional members of each faction. Each one is introduced in the many expansions showcased for the ever-changing MMO experience. The new allies of the Alliance are the void elves, Light-Forged Dranaeis, Dark Iron Dwarves, Kul Tiran, Mechagnomes, and Earthens.
The new members of the horde include the Nightborne, High Mountain Tauren, Mag'har Orc, Zandalari Trolls, Vulpera, and Earthen.
2 Divinity: Original Sin 2
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RPG Systems 5.0/5 9.5/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 93/100 Critics Rec: 99% Released September 14, 2017 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence Developer(s) Larian Studios Publisher(s) Larian Studios Engine Divinity Engine 3.0WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIn Divinity: Original Sin 2, you can choose between either playing as one of the six Origin Characters presented to you or making your own with several options for races and classes. This is somewhat similar to Baldur's Gate 3, and it's recommended for any players who want similar customization options.
When making your custom character, you can choose four distinct races: Dwarves, Lizardmen, Humans, and Elves. Undead technically counts as an addition for all of them, but they are just the bone warrior versions of them. Each race has distinct stats and skills that make them efficient with certain classes you can pick.
1 Baldur's Gate 3
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RPG Systems 5.0/5 24 9.4/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 96/100 Critics Rec: 98% Released August 3, 2023 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence Developer(s) Larian Studios Publisher(s) Larian Studios Engine Divinity 4.0WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALSince Baldur's Gate 3 uses a lot of Dungeon & Dragons freedom of customizations and systems, it is one of the most expansive character creators out there, even without mods. You can customize all the basic attributes by race, followed by a sub-race that grants a detailed background to your character. An example of this would be a half-elf that is a part of the high elf lineage.
You can choose virtually every aspect of your chosen character's lifestyle and origin, between binary or non-binary genders, aspects of their past that change their affiliation, conversation trees, and how well the dice rolls work for you. Every aspect of your experience in Baldur's Gate is very much craftable to your desires from the beginning.
In many ways, it reflects how character sheets for D&D would function for players new to the tabletop experience. The race you choose can also affect how certain NPCs respond to you. For example, being a Drow tends to have everyone fearful or suspicious and has you in a position where you can rise above the stereotype or succumb to it.
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