The Imperials are a paid additional race in The Elder Scrolls Online, known for their fighting prowess. The racial skills of the Imperials reflect their combat training and perseverance in battle, giving them bonuses to gold drop rate, shield proficiency, base health and stamina, and cost reduction of abilities.
Imperial Race Passives
Imperials have the following Racial Passives in The Elder Scrolls Online.
Diplomat | Increases experience gain with the One Hand and Shield skill line by 15%. Increases your gold gained by 1%. |
Tough | Increases your Maximum Health by 2000. |
Imperial Mettle | Increases your Maximum Stamina by 2000. |
Red Diamond | Decreases the cost of all your abilities by 6%. |

Imperial Race Faction in ESO
Imperials do not belong to any one Faction in The Elder Scrolls Online and as such you can choose any starting Faction you wish.
Other Races In The Elder Scrolls Online
- Aldmeri Dominion – High Elf | Wood Elf | Khajiit
- Daggerfall Covenant – Orc | Redguard | Breton
- Ebonheart Pact – Nord | Argonian | Dark Elf
- Any Faction – Imperial
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