Nobody wants to spend time agonizing over their character choices for an hour after booting a game, but RPGs likeThe Elder Scrollsput us through these dilemmas each and every time. Fortunately, you’re able to get some of that out of the way early forSkyrimby consulting the recently revealed perk and racial skill list.

All the perk tree powers and race-specific bonuses have been thrown online for your amusement, so you can get to work on dreaming up your perfect warrior. Personally, I think I’m going to rock a Dark Elf battlemage, because the thought of having a sword in one hand and a magic ball of f*ck-off-and-die in the other is far too tempting.

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