The Elder Scrolls Onlinecan get confusing.

That can be tricky to puzzle together yourself.

New Skyshards in the Necrom chapter for ESO can be collected to gain more skill points.

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It doesn’t matter which, regardless of your alliance.

Here, the Hooded Figure will approach you and give you a quest.

Be sure to visit themage’s guildandfighter’s guildwhen you leavethe starter islandand arrive at the first actual city.

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Do all of these quests in conjunction with one another.

That’s the first part of ESO’s chronology.

When youbeat the main quest,you’ll be brought back to theHarborage.Here, Cadwell has a proposal.

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This starts Cadwell’s Silver.

Doing so starts Cadwell’s Gold.

Complete his Almanac once more and voila, that’s all three alliances done.

ESO Sir Cadwell posing with sword in hand and cauldron on head

Meanwhile, you could jump into the PvP of Cyrodiil and grab the quests on offer there.

Imperial City

Much like with Craglorn, this expansion is far more social-oriented.

You’ll be fighting with other players given that the Imperial City is at the heart of Cyrodiil.

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If it proves too challenging, skipping ahead won’t cause you to miss out on too much.

It’s chock-full of tough-to-kill enemies and other players vying for your blood.

Here, an incredibly persistent orc woman will hound you with each visit.

Outside view of the Imperial City in Cyrodiil on cloudy day

At long last, give in to her.

Hew’s Bane (Thieves Guild)

Visit anyOutlaws Refugein Tamriel.

Those are the underground, sketchy black markets where you’ve got the option to peddle stolen goods.

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Here, you’ll findQuen.Accept her quest and you’ll begin"Partners in Crime."

This leads you to Hew’s Bane and the Thieves Guild.

It features nostalgic spots like a still-standingKvatchand the port town ofAnvil.

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Like with the Thieves Guild, you start this by going to anyOutlaws Refugein Tamriel.

This will lead you to Anvil and the Dark Brotherhood.

Completing their main quest is the next step in The Elder Scrolls Online’s chronology.

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Then, do the same but forCradle of Shadows.

The Missing Prophecy / Morrowind

Morrowind is the first in ESO’s mainline expansions.

Visitany tavern or innto findAlessio GuillonorRhea Opacarius.They will give youthe prologuequest"The Missing Prophecy.

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“This lays the groundwork for the main expansion.

When you arrive, take the quest and complete the dungeon.

Then, do the same forFalkreath Hold.

ESO warrior in gold mask and gold armor in front of Morrowind city

Any prologue quest can also be acquired for free through the Crown Store.

It is a tucked-away realm created by one of the Tribunal, the trio of living gods.

You meet one of them, Vivec, in Morrowind, and Almalexia in the base game.

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In the Clockwork City, you’ll meet Sotha Sil.

To begin, head toMournhold Cityand find Divayth Fyr’s messenger.

This will start “To The Clockwork City.”

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“This is Summerset’s prologue.

When you’re done, don’t go straight to Murkmire.

There’s another dungeon to play.

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Open theDungeon Finderand look forMoon Hunter KeepandMarch of Sacrifices.Play them in that order.

“This is the prologue to Murkmire.

It is nota main expansion like Summerset or Morrowind.

Wrathstone depicting a demonic head in ESO

Now,fast travel to Murkmireand begin the main quest at this location.

“He has gathered the two halves of the Wrathstone, which kicks off Elsweyr’s first prologue.

Like Morrowind and Summerset, this is a main entry.

ESO Elsweyr artwork depicting dragon flying before a player standing on a boulder.

Dungeon: Scalebreaker

Open theDungeon Findertab and queue forMoongrave Faneand thenLair of Maarselok.

Dungeon: Harrowstorm

Open theDungeon Finderand queue forIcereachand thenUnhallowed Grave.

Fast travel to Western Skyrimand speak toBrondoldwho will start you on your newest main quest.

ESO players face off against a Scalebreaker

Once done, go to theDungeon Findertab and queue forCastle Thornand thenStone Garden.

Then, fast travel toNorth Markarthand talk toCount Verdanis Ravenwatchto begin"The Despot of Markarth.”

Dungeon: Flames Of Ambition

Open theDungeon Finderand queue forThe Cauldronand thenBlack Drake Villa.

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After Blackwood, we’re headed to Oblivion (again), this time with the Deadlands DLC.

These set the scene for the idyllic Breton island resort.

Only there are assassins, saboteurs, and kidnappers, all trying to throw a spanner in the works.

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You’ll thwart an attempted assassination and team up again with Jakarn.

Then, when you’re ready, take a trip to the resort and prison island of High Isle.

These continue theLegacy of the Bretons storyline.

ESO gothic city below Solitude in Blackreach, clouded by orange fog

Open theDungeon Finderand queue forScrivener’s HallandBal Sunnar.

Start the story bypicking up the Eye of Fate prologuein the in-game Crown Store.

This will introduce you to Leramil the Wise, a key player in Necrom.

Markarth ESO exterior with wooden barricades making up defenses

After that, you could start the main expansion by traveling to the Telvanni Peninsula wayshrine.

It serves as the beginning of the Gold Road story as we find itunder siegeby Ithelia’sfollowers.

Open theDungeon Finderand queue forOathsworn PitandBedlam Veil.

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You are tasked with stopping them when you first arrive in the West Weald.

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