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A tabela a seguir resume as diferenças entre as dez raças. Detalhes completos dos poderes e capacidades estão disponíveis em suas páginas individuais.

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* The [[Skyrim:movement|movement]] speed of each race is dependent on its height. High Elves have the largest speed multiplier due to being the tallest race, with Orcs being second tallest.

* There are minor dialogue differences depending on what race you choose. For example, many people in the game will respond positively to you if you are a Nord but negatively if you are a Dunmer.

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Other NPC races that exist in the game, but are not available to the player, are:

* [[Skyrim:Child|Breton Child]]