Races Shadowrun Returns Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

There are 5 available races in the game. Each one differs not only in appearance but also in bonuses and statistics. This is the most important decision during creation of your character. Different races have different restrictions, as well as improvements. In addition, NPCs in the game may have different approach to your character, depending on your race.

Human

Description: Most common race and the only one existing before Awakening in 2012. One could say that humans are symbol of normality. That can be seen mostly in their statistics - the maximum level of them is always the same.

Bonus: Additional 3 Karma points which could be spend during creation of the character.

Maximum attribute values: Body: 9, Quickness: 9, Strength: 9, Charisma: 9, Intelligence: 9, Willpower: 9.

Preferred archetypes: Each.

Elf

Description: Often considered to be happiest of metahumans, because of their beauty and intelligence. Elves look like humans but they are taller and slimmer. Their advantages are charisma and quickness. The rest of attributes is compared with humans.

Bonus: +1 to Charisma.

Maximum attribute values: Body: 9, Quickness: 11, Strength: 9, Charisma: 12, Intelligence: 9, Willpower: 9.

Preferred archetypes: Street Samurai, Shaman.

Dwarf

Description: The shortest of races, with quite stocky build. They are characterized with high physical strength and stronger immune system. In addition they have also quite high willpower, which makes them good mages.

Bonus: +1 to Willpower.

Maximum attribute values: Body: 11, Quickness: 9, Strength: 12, Charisma: 9, Intelligence: 9, Willpower: 11.

Preferred archetypes: Street Samurai, Mage, Physical Adept.

Orc

Description: Being a second race in terms of numbers, Orcs have great power and are very resistant to damage. Although it is not the most beautiful or most intelligent race, it is an example of perfect warrior.

Bonus: +1 to Body.

Maximum attribute values: Body: 14, Quickness: 9, Strength: 12, Charisma: 8, Intelligence: 8, Willpower: 9.

Preferred archetypes: Street Samurai, Physical Adept.

Troll

Description: The largest of all races, with a nasty appearance and dangerous-looking horns. Trolls make up for lack of intelligence with high resistance and strength. They are ideally suited for security guards or bodyguards.

Bonus: +1 to Body and +1 to Strength.

Maximum attribute values: Body: 17, Quickness: 8, Strength: 15, Charisma: 6, Intelligence: 6, Willpower: 9.

Preferred archetypes: Street Samurai, Physical Adept.