Pick one you like, and move on! Skyrim Special Edition Assassin Build: Archery The extra magicka buff that High Elves boast is nice if you plan on using Illusion (which you should). Nords have Battlecry, which help them get out of a jam. But if you love something else, just go for it. If you don't necessarily care about the starting stats, I have two recommendations for how you should choose your race: But since every race can max out every skill, it all evens out at the end.
Wood Elves get a starting bonus to Archery, and Khajits get a starting bonus to Sneak. Skyrim Assassin Build Race: Wood Elf or Khajit (or Whatever You Want) Let's say you want to create the most powerful assassin possible. But let's forget about roleplaying for a minute.
