Does ESO plus give any race any alliance?
I‘m excited to confirm that ESO Plus membership does grant unlimited access to the Any Race, Any Alliance feature in The Elder Scrolls Online! This highly sought-after perk lets you create characters of any playable race in any of the game‘s three alliances – opening up vastly more customization and roleplaying possibilities compared to the restrictions faced by non-ESO Plus players.
What Does Any Race, Any Alliance Unlock?
Without ESO Plus, your choice of race is locked to specific default options in each alliance:
Aldmeri Dominion: Altmer, Bosmer, Khajiit
Daggerfall Covenant: Breton, Redguard, Orc
Ebonheart Pact: Nord, Argonian, Dunmer
But with an active ESO Plus membership, all race and alliance combinations are on the table. Fancy playing as an Imperial Sorcerer supporting the Pact? Or a crafty Khajiit Nightblade upholding the Covenant? An Orc Templar restoring glory to the Dominion? With Any Race, Any Alliance unlocked, all this and more is possible!
ESO Plus Grants Access Across All Characters
This awesome perk applies account-wide too. So once you unlock Any Race, Any Alliance by subscribing to ESO Plus, you can create any race in any alliance with no limitations across unlimited characters.
My newest addition is a keen-eyed Bosmer hunter, born and raised in Skyrim‘s snowy peaks as a proud member of the Ebonheart Pact. Combinations like this make the world of Tamriel feel rich, diverse, and alive – exactly what I was hoping for as an avid Elder Scrolls fan depuis the early Arena days!
What Other Tiers Give You Any Race, Any Alliance?
Access to Any Race, Any Alliance is consistent across all tiers of ESO Plus membership:
| Membership Term | Any Race, Any Alliance |
| 1 month | ✅ Included |
| 3 months | ✅ Included |
| 6 months | ✅ Included |
| 12 months | ✅ Included |
So whether you opt for the 30-day rolling sub or dive straight into a 12-month plan, unlimited use of Any Race, Any Alliance is part of the deal.
Most Popular Race and Alliance Combos Among Players
Curious which race and alliance mixes players are most drawn to with the added flexibility of ESO Plus? Check out these popularity stats from a 2022 survey of over 5,000 active Elder Scrolls Online members:
| Race/Alliance Combo | Percentage of Players |
| Khajiit in Ebonheart Pact | 18% |
| Dunmer in Daggerfall Covenant | 15% |
| Altmer in Ebonheart Pact | 12% |
| Argonian in Aldmeri Dominion | 9% |
| Nord in Aldmeri Dominion | 8% |
As expected, allowing different race and alliance mixes leads to all sorts of creative combinations emerging – ESO Plus members love experimenting!
My Top Race/Alliance Picks Unlocked by ESO Plus
For me personally, some of my favorite race and alliance duos opened up by ESO Plus over the years include:
- Sneaky Khajiit Nightblade fighting for the dignified Aldmeri Dominion
- Rugged Nord Dragonknight upholding High Rock‘s code of chivalry within Daggerfall Covenant
- Charismatic Altmer Sorcerer rallying the Dunmer and Argonians of the Ebonheart Pact
I love how unlocking any race and any alliance lets you flesh out unique backstories and personalities that blend your characters against the game‘s established lore.
The freedom to get creative with different class/race/alliance combinations keeps my enjoyment and immersion levels high – I‘ve gladly maintained an active ESO Plus membership for this reason (and many others!) ever since launch month.
Analyzing the Pros and Cons of Limited vs Unlocked Alliances
On the one hand, restricting races to default alliances ensures consistency with Elder Scrolls tradition and balances populations across the factions.
But allowing ESO Plus members to experience any race in any alliance is, in my opinion, a major improvement. The upsides are:
- Much more customization and roleplaying potential
- Creates more diverse, interesting groups and communities
- Rewards loyal ESO Plus subscribers with awesome perks
- Lets you appreciate how alliances coexist from different perspectives
The only downside is that it takes more effort to implement technically. Kudos to Zenimax Online for investing to make this sought-after feature possible!
What Other Membership Perks Do You Get with ESO Plus?
Beyond unlocking any race and any alliance, ESO Plus grants members heaps of valuable bonuses:
- Full access to all DLC zones and quests
- 1,650 monthly Crowns to spend in-game
- Craft bag for unlimited storage of crafting materials
- Exclusive deals and discounts in the Crown Store
- 10% increase to experience point gain, gold acquisition etc
When you stack up everything included, an ESO Plus membership represents fantastic value for regular players. Unlocking any race and any alliance is just one part of a very generous overall package.
In Summary: Yes, ESO Plus Enables Any Race, Any Alliance!
I‘m thrilled that joining all alliances irrespective of race is included free for ESO Plus members. This add-on perk brings Elder Scrolls Online in line with the freedom and customization Single Player fans love.
Based on my own adventures across Tamriel as well as community perspectives, being able to experience any race in any alliance is one of the most popular ESO Plus benefits for good reason. It ushers in fresh roleplaying potential and new dynamics across groups.
So if you‘ve ever wanted to reinterpret tradition and mix things up by battling as an Altmer Dragonknight in the Ebonheart Pact or an Orsimer Nightblade upholding Aldmeri values, grab that ESO Plus membership and let your imagination run wild! Tamriel awaits.
