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What is the best first Elder Scrolls game to play?

However, if there were one Elder Scrolls game that would be the best entry-level game for the series, it'd probably have to be Skyrim. The fifth Elder Scrolls game was a defining entry for the series, capitalizing on the popularity ganged with Oblivion.
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Which Elder Scrolls is the best to play?

It's hard to talk about RPGs without mentioning The Elder Scrolls franchise.
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Every Elder Scrolls Game Ranked From Worst To Best (According To Metacritic)
  1. 1 The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim (94/8.4)
  2. 2 The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion (94/8.1) ...
  3. 3 The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind (89/8.9) ...
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Should I start with Elder Scrolls 1?

Start with Skyrim. It's more user-friendly and you'll be able to learn quickly about mods, which you really need if you plan to play Morrowind and Oblivion. You also have access to more information on Skyrim, as it is current. Then get yourself some Morrowind, because that's where the brilliance is.
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Do I need to play The Elder Scrolls in order?

Officially, there is no canonical order to playing the base game's quests or add-ons, but fans tend to say that new players should play the DLC by order of which they were released.
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What order do I play Elder Scrolls games?

The order the games occur in, based on these eras, is: Second Era: The Elder Scrolls Online, The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard Third Era (Part 1): The Elder Scrolls: Arena, The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey, An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire, The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall Third Era (Part 2): The Elder ...
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Never played Elder Scrolls? Where to start

Should I get Elder Scrolls or Skyrim?

However, if you are not into the lonely atmosphere of the gameplay in Skyrim, choose The Elder Scrolls Online. With other players, you will experience an exciting adventure full of various quests, pleasant crafting, PvP gameplay, and dozens of great bosses, mounts, and DLCs.
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Does Skyrim or ESO come first?

The Elder Scrolls Online takes place during the Age of Heroes, 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Where should I go first in Elder Scrolls?

For the original ESO Story you should travel to the Starter Island of your Alliance.
  • Daggerfall Covenant (DC) - Stros M'kai Island.
  • Aldmeri Dominion (AD) - Knarthi's Roost Island.
  • Ebonheart Pact (EP) - Bleakrock Isle Island.
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What to do first in Elder Scrolls?

10 New Player Tips
  1. Slot many different Abilities and Skill Lines. ...
  2. Pick up and try everything. ...
  3. Seek out additional Skill Points. ...
  4. Find (and eat) food! ...
  5. Craft low-level gear to fill gaps. ...
  6. Hit them hard to gain resources. ...
  7. Upgrade your Bank and Inventory space. ...
  8. Catch a ride!
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Is Morrowind better than Skyrim?

Morrowind definitely has Skyrim beat when it comes to the amount of freedom that is truly in the player's hands. Though it seems ridiculous, the best example is the fact that Morrowind will actually allow the player to completely ruin the main quest if they so desire.
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Which Elder Scrolls is the biggest?

1 Daggerfall (161,600 km)

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is the largest game in the Elder Scrolls franchise by a massive margin when ignoring Arena. The specific number is up for debate, but many fans have settled on the Daggerfall map size being approximately 161,600 kilometers.
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Which Elder Scrolls has the best main quest?

With due respect to Arena and Daggerfall, these are the best quests in Elders Scrolls history.
  • The Purification – Oblivion. ...
  • Remove the Heads of the Thieves Guild/Kill the Master Thief – Morrowind. ...
  • Ushnar's Terror – Shivering Isles. ...
  • Innocence Lost – Skyrim. ...
  • Sheogorath's Shrine – Oblivion. ...
  • An Unexpected Voyage – Oblivion.
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Which Elder Scrolls do I start with?

Start with Oblivion, then Skyrim. Then when you're invested in the lore, dive into Morrowind. Playing Morrowind in this day and age as your first ES game is not a good idea.
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How to play Skyrim for beginners?

Skyrim: 25 Tips To Get Off To A Good Start As A Beginner
  1. 21 Check Certain Items In Your Inventory To Reveal Clues.
  2. 22 Move Items To Isolated Spaces To Steal Them Easily. ...
  3. 23 Shouts Are Great Fun, Use Them Often. ...
  4. 24 Encounter Dragons In Open And Clear Environments. ...
  5. 25 Use The Environment To Your Advantage. ...
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What do I need to know before playing Elder Scrolls?

Everything You Need To Know Before Starting The Elder Scrolls...
  1. 1 There's A Lot To Be Found Off The Beaten Path.
  2. 2 ESO Plus Has A Lot Of Benefits. ...
  3. 3 Quests Come From Random NPCs. ...
  4. 4 ESO Lets Players Have Their Very Own Home In Tamriel. ...
  5. 5 Traveling Between Wayshrines Is Free. ...
  6. 6 Don't Attack NPCs (Even If It's An Option) ...
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Which race to choose in Elder Scrolls?

The best race currently for Soloing in The Elder Scrolls Online is Dark Elf. This race is adaptable to nearly any build and situation and offers a good mix of damage and resources. Dark Elf can work for Stamina, Magicka or Hybrid Builds.
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Who to choose at the beginning of Skyrim?

Pick Imperial if you want to play a character who is originally from a place aside from Skyrim, as it doesn't make sense to fight under a banner that ultimately won't accept you. Pick Stormcloak if you believe the Empire has no right to say what Skyrim denizens can and can't do, especially if you are a Nord.
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Is ESO as fun as Skyrim?

I honestly recommend it. There's a huge amount of single player content, probably 4 or 5 times that of skyrim in the base game, plus more in DLC's and expansions. The grind to higher levels is much slower, being intended as a game where you develop over a long period of time.
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Do I need to play Skyrim before ESO?

Yeah, the storyline of ESO is self contained, so you don't need to have played any Elder Scrolls games before to understand it.
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How many years apart is ESO and Skyrim?

The events of the game occur a millennium before those of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and around 800 years before The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
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Should I start with Oblivion or Skyrim?

Skyrim fixes all that's wrong with Oblivion. Play Oblivion first, but skip the main story and do the thieves guild and the dark brotherhood quests. If you have shivering isles, play that part too.
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Which version of Skyrim is best?

Every Skyrim Port Ever Released, Ranked From Worst To Best
  1. 1 Skyrim: Special Edition (PC)
  2. 2 Skyrim VR. ...
  3. 3 Skyrim: Anniversary Edition (Xbox Series X|S And PlayStation 5) ...
  4. 4 Skyrim: Special Edition (Nintendo Switch) ...
  5. 5 Skyrim (PC) ...
  6. 6 Skyrim: Special Edition (Xbox One) ...
  7. 7 Skyrim: Special Edition (PlayStation 4) ...
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Which is better Witcher 3 or Skyrim?

Though similar, Skyrim and The Witcher 3 are very different experiences, and players will feel differently about the games depending on their preferences and playstyles. However, The Witcher 3 has enough superior mechanics that the game is a smoother and more rewarding experience for most players.
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What games do I need to play before Skyrim?

There are no prior game requirements for you to get the full experience of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and a lot of the lore surrounding previous entries can be seen in the books scattered throughout Skyrim.
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Who is the strongest playable character in Elder Scrolls?

The strongest protagonist in the mainline Elder Scrolls series is The Hero of Kvatch. But the reason for this is a bit strange. Based on the actions done by the player character during the main game's story, The Hero of Kvatch should be placed somewhere above the first two protagonists.
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