Which Elder Scroll should I play first?

Which Elder Scrolls Game Should You Play First? If you're new to the world of Elder Scrolls, you're most likely going to want to start with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It is the most recent game in the series, other than Elder Scrolls Online, and it is playable on just about every platform.
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In what order should you play Elder Scrolls?

Elder Scrolls Games in Order
  1. The Elder Scrolls: Arena. ...
  2. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. ...
  3. An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire. ...
  4. The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard. ...
  5. The Elder Scrolls Travels (Stormhold, Dawnstar, Shadowkey) ...
  6. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. ...
  7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. ...
  8. The Elder Scrolls Online.
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What Skyrim do I start with?

If Skyrim is what has caught your interest, start with Skyrim. If you like it as a game, then great! If the deeper story, the lore, and all the rest of it intrigue you, then go back to the earlier games.
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Which Elder Scrolls game should I start with reddit?

Skyrim is definitely the most accessible. Oblivion is easy to start playing but the janky level-scaling makes it a pain at higher levels.
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What Elder Scrolls game is first?

The first game, The Elder Scrolls: Arena, was released in 1994. It was intended for players to assume the role of an arena combatant, but development shifted the game into a role-playing game (RPG), beginning a tradition that persists throughout the series' history.
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Never played Elder Scrolls? Where to start

What is better Oblivion or Skyrim?

Both titles feature amazing worlds, epic stories, fun exploration, and a wondrous sense of discovery that most games still find somewhat challenging to replicate to this day. Skyrim might be the more successful title of the lot, but there's no denying that Oblivion has a unique charm that is hard to resist.
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How far apart are Oblivion and Skyrim?

The game takes place a good 200 years after the events of Oblivion, and the world has changed significantly. The once-strong empire has lost so much power that half of the province of Skyrim wants to secede and is embroiled in a civil war against the half that doesn't.
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Do I need to play Elder Scrolls in order?

If you plan on playing Morrowind and Oblivion, I would suggest playing them in order as going to the older visuals and mechanics may be off putting. I would suggest that any game series you plan on playing should be played in order.
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Should I play Elder Scrolls before Skyrim?

You need virtually no knowledge of the previous games to enjoy Skyrim, so enjoy it OP!, it's a good game. The benefit of playing the other Elder Scroll games before Skyrim, is you will have a better understanding of the world's lore. A decent chunk of the lore can be found in the varied books you will find in the game.
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Should I play Skyrim or Elder Scrolls?

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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Can a beginner play Skyrim?

Players, even novice ones, don't need to worry about the perfect build in Skyrim. They should experiment with many different skills and playstyles early to discover what they enjoy. The worst that will happen is they spend a few hours building a skill they later choose to ignore.
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Are Stormcloaks or Imperials better?

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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What do I need to play before Skyrim?

Each Elder Scrolls game has a self-contained storyline. You don't need to play any of the previous games to enjoy it or understand it but doing so will help broaden the world. Try Skyrim first, then if you like it, go back and see what Oblivion and Morrowind are about.
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Are all Elder Scrolls connected?

The storylines don't cross, but the first four Elder Scrolls games (Arena, Daggerfall, Morrowind, and Oblivion) all occur with the same emperor Uriel Septim VII (a short time span relative to how far in the future Skyrim takes place). So in a way, they are connected.
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Which is the best Elder Scrolls?

Every Elder Scrolls Game Ranked From Worst To Best (According To Metacritic)
  1. 1 The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim (96, 8.6)
  2. 2 The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion (94, 8.1) ...
  3. 3 The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind (89, 8.8) ...
  4. 4 The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset (83, 6.2) ...
  5. 5 The Elder Scrolls Online: Dragonhold (81, 5.3) ...
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Can I play Skyrim before Oblivion?

Oblivion has some good qualities, but they're difficult to see once you've played Skyrim.
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What is the difference between Elder Scrolls and Skyrim?

What is the most valuable item found in a chest, barrel or crate in all of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim? Skyrim is a single-player, offline RPG that takes place in the country of Skyrim. ESO is an MMORPG that takes place across the entire world, including Skyrim.
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Can you play Skyrim without playing Elder Scrolls?

Physically - yes, you can, it's not even a question. If you want to learn of The Elder Scrolls story, you can always find it on the series' Fandom project.
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Is The Elder Scrolls Skyrim Scary?

It's no secret that the world of Skyrim is terrifying. Whether it's the death sentence you're headed towards at the very beginning, a burning city you're trying to escape, or the giant spiders that leap out to kill you, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has plenty of creepy elements to keep you up at night.
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Where will Elder Scrolls 6 take place?

Elder Scrolls 6 Potential Setting

The prevailing theory is that the sequel will let players loose in Hammerfell – the central setting of The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall and The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard, as well as a visitable location in The Elder Scrolls Online.
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How many years is eso before Skyrim?

Setting. The game is set on the continent of Tamriel during the Second Era, but not all places in Tamriel are playable. 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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How far apart are Morrowind and Oblivion?

Oblivion is set during the Third Era, six years after the events of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, although it is not a direct sequel to it or any other game. The game is set in Cyrodiil—a province of Tamriel, the continent on which all the games in the series have so far taken place.
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Which is harder Oblivion or Skyrim?

Oblivion is much more similar to traditional Elder Scrolls games rather than the newer modern RPG style that Skyrim adopted. The combat is much more difficult and the quests don't hold the player's hand as much as Skyrim does. Some of the quests really require the player to engage in the lore of the game.
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Which is bigger Oblivion or Skyrim?

Many fans look back on this game as much smaller than other entries, but it is the opposite. Oblivion is a larger game compared to the latest three main entries, allowing players to explore the province of Cyrodil.
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Is anyone from Oblivion in Skyrim?

A handful of notable NPCs in Skyrim are actually characters from Morrowind and Oblivion, returning to the Elder Scrolls series even after their death. Like many other games in the Elder Scrolls series, Skyrim is packed full of references and Easter Eggs to older entries in the franchise, and its NPCs are no exception.
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