Is ESO canon to Elder Scrolls?

Anything TES approved by Bethesda is canon. Thus, ESO is canon.

Is ESO 1000 years before Skyrim?

The Elder Scrolls Online takes place during the Age of Heroes, 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Is ESO part of The Elder Scrolls?

The Elder Scrolls Online, abbreviated ESO, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It was released for Windows and macOS in April 2014. It is a part of the Elder Scrolls series.

Is ESO and Skyrim in the same universe?

Let's get this out of the way early, ESO is not Skyrim, and by extension it is not like any other single player Elder Scrolls game. It has many similarities, and of course it takes place in the same universe, but you should not come into this expecting the same play styles you found in those games.

Is ESO true to lore?

Aside from events which were actually witnessed by the player in a game, not a single thing in TES lore is set in stone (and even the events which were actually witnessed in-game aren't always completely certain). This is exactly the same as in the real world.

Elder Scrolls Online IS CANON LORE & So Is TES Legends

What is considered canon in Elder Scrolls?

A canon is a body of knowledge that is considered authoritative about a specific subject. In The Elder Scrolls, a canon may contain a set of games, texts, and other publications that developers and/or fans consider to be inherently more important, valuable, or authoritative than works outside the canon.

Which Skyrim ending is canon?

So, the 'fact' that he then went to Akavir is just speculation in the games own universe. But, in Skyrim's DB questline you have the option (though it's well hidden) to destroy the Dark Brotherhood and in doing so you save the Emperor's life. Which ending is canon.

Are all Elder Scrolls connected?

Are The Elder Scrolls games connected? A. All of the Elder Scrolls games take place in the same universe, in the world of Tamriel. Each takes place in a different region in a different time period, but all the stories are connected.

Who is the villain in ESO?

In The Elder Scrolls Online, Mannimarco is featured as the secondary antagonist of the game. He has forged an alliance with the Tharn Family, rulers of Cyrodiil, to resurrect fallen imperial soldiers, but in the process, Mannimarco now rules Cyrodiil from behind the scenes.

Is the Dragonborn mentioned in ESO?

The main quest clearly states that there is no dragonborn emperor or anyone with a legit claim for that. Miraak is still hiding with Hermaeus Mora, but other than him its very unlikely that there are any dragonborns. Is there a Dragonborn in ESO's timeline? Nope.

What is the oldest race in ESO?

Ayleid. The Ayleids, also known as the Wild Elves or Heartland High Elves, were the first race to establish an empire in Tamriel. They lived in a tribal society, with each "tribe" being different from the next. They were the first inhabitants of the Imperial City and apparently spoke a variation of Old Cyrodiilic.

How long would it take to 100% ESO?

How long does it take to beat The Elder Scrolls Online? The estimated time to complete all 45 The Elder Scrolls Online achievements is 1000+ hours. This estimate is based on the median completion time from 19 TrueAchievements members that have completed the game.

What planet is Tamriel on?

The Elder Scrolls games primarily take place on the continent of Tamriel, located on the planet of Nirn.

Is ESO before Talos?

This is contradicted by the fact that The Elder Scrolls Online shows a temperate Cyrodiil, but takes place nearly 300 years before Talos (a.k.a. Tiber Septim) was born (and there's no evidence that magic or Dragon Breaks can change the past).

What timeline is ESO and Skyrim?

As of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the timeline in the Elder Scrolls series has officially moved into the Fourth Era, several thousand years after the ancient Merethic Era that began several conflicts between the ancient races of man and mer, but not every game in the series takes place in the same era.

How long will ESO be around?

Developer ZeniMax announced The Elder Scrolls Online would move away from its annual content cycle at the end of 2022.

Is ESO bigger than Skyrim?

ESO, with it's expansions and DLCs included, is far bigger than the world of Skyrim along with all of it's DLC. It's huge with a ton of stuff to explore that can keep you gaming for hours. Skyrim is about 37.26km2. The world of ESO is about 400km2.

Why is Riften so different in ESO?

Riften: Both Riften in Skyrim and Riften in ESO look almost the same. The key difference is that ESO Riften is prior to the city being burned down and rebuilt.

Who is the oldest being in Elder Scrolls?

Knight Paladin Gelebor, followed closely by Divayth Fyr are the oldest living mortals.

Is The Elder Scrolls Online Endless?

The Elder Scrolls Online is introducing endless dungeons into the game, which means players have an entire new endgame activity to enjoy. The Elder Scrolls Online is known for its vast expanses of player versus environment content, including dungeons, raids, arenas, and much more.

Who is the most evil god in Elder Scrolls?

Mehrunes Dagon is likely the evilest among all the Daedric Princes as he represents destruction above all else. He's so bad that he even served as the main villain in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and nearly destroyed all of Cyrodiil.

Who is the mad god in Elder Scrolls?

Sheogorath is a recurring character in the Elder Scrolls series known for his insanity, cunning and power.

Who was the first vampire in eso?

Lamae Bal is an ancient Nede and the first ever vampire. She can be found inside her crypt, where she welcomes the ones gifted with vampirism. Due to your nature as a vestige, she is the only one who can turn you into a vampire.

Does Earth exist in Elder Scrolls?

The planet Earth is not mentioned anywhere in TES lore at all, and it is most likely it doesn't even exist in the TES universe, just as Nirn doesn't exist in ours.

Is Elder Scrolls 6 a thing?

Elder Scrolls 6 is still in pre-production

News came to light in January 2022 that Elder Scrolls 6 may still be in pre-production according to a Bethesda HR Linked-in profile, with Howard later confirming it in June 2022.