Orsimer ( Morrowind ) Orsimer , also known as Orcs , are a race of Mer that hail from Orsinium . They are best recognized by their dark green skin and large build . They are one of the playable races in . Preferred play - style . Orcs are a new playable race in " Morrowind " . Because of bonuses to Armorer and Heavy / Medium Armor they can make very good Warriors and Barbarian s . Orcs average at the lowest personality of all races and the lowest speed , while excelling in Strength , Endurance and Willpower . However , in the same way that lowering your fatigue will decrease your success with various action , fortifying your fatigue with Berserk will increase your success in nearly all actions , except those governed by the agility stat due to it being drained . The formulas for calculating success often use your maximum fatigue , as determined by your attributes , but your current level of fatigue , even if above that number , causes an increase in success . This increases the flexibility of Orcs , which will increase your chance to cast spells , ability to produce potions and increasing bartering success , among other things . Note that Redguards do not get a similar benefit from Adrenaline Rush , as the Fatigue increase is derived from an Attribute increase and not a direct fortification . " Orc - Barbarian " will favor medium armor and two - handed axes Orcs are naturally very tough so blocking may not be necessary , but still an added layer to survivability is always good . Barbarians have increased speed , so you will be better able to chase ranged enemies more easily , although naturally the Orcs speed is low . " Orc - Warrior " can take advantage from Heavy Armor , Block and Axe skill bonuses at the start , as well as great bonuses to Strength , Endurance , Willpower and Fatigue . In fact , all Orcs are naturally very tough , with the highest endurance bonus , but the usage of heavy armor and shield will make you even more of a tank . " Orc - Assassin " is likely the most difficult and unconventional build . Orcs have no bonuses to stealth skills and possess many traits that actually hinder stealth . With reduced agility , as well as low personality and speed , they will have poor aptitude in most stealth skills . The exceptions being Acrobatics , which benefits from an Orcs high strength , and Security , which would be average for a female of this race . Berserk would severely hinder the Sneak skill if used , which is likely the most important skill for a stealth character , and only be useful for fortifying non - combat stealth skills . " Orc - Mage " may seem difficult for the Orc race in " Morrowind " , but they have some redeeming values with careful building . The race has no racial bonuses for any magic skills . Females have an average intelligence and males have low intelligence . Their high endurance combined with their armor skills will increase their survivability and make them more suited as a Spellsword or Sorcerer . Despite lacking any specific aptitude in spells naturally , an Orcs ' high willpower will increase their chance for successfully casting any spell . Fortifying your fatigue with Berserk will also increase your spell chance and make low - level magic training easier . Preferred Birthsigns . " Melee : " Warrior or Steed . Warrior will give you damage , and Steed will allow you to move faster , which is useful when you need get in or out of combat . " Ranged / Stealth : " Shadow or Steed . Steed will allow you to get back from an enemy , to strike him again . Shadow can make you invisible , allowing to shoot your target with a bow from a good spot . " Mage : " Apprentice or Atronach . Orc - Mages will find benefits from the Apprentice stone : when your magicka is low , but you have enough HP to cover your spell vulnerability . The Atronach can make you more of a battlemage , and give you magicka that you lack at start . Axe can help you when your magicka is out with Atronach stone . It is a known fact that Orcs are at their best with medium armor . The Orcish armor in " Morrowind " is medium , respectively . Orcs also perform most efficiently with longswords and can even be excellent at Restoration , making for a wonderful crusader .