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To travel to Western Skyrim in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), you must own the Greymoor chapter or have an ESO Plus subscription, and then use a Wayshrine to access the new zone with an existing character. Additionally, you can also travel to Eastern Skyrim by finding a Boatswain named Muz-Muz on the Alten Corimont docks, who will take you to the city of Windhelm in Eastmarch.
Understanding Skyrim in ESO
Accessing Skyrim
The process of accessing Skyrim in ESO is relatively straightforward, but there are certain requirements and steps you need to follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you go to Whiterun in ESO? No, Whiterun is not available in ESO, as it is one of the locations missing from the Skyrim region in the game, along with Markarth, Solitude, Falkreath, and Winterhold.
- How do I get to Eastern Skyrim in ESO? You can get to Eastern Skyrim by finding Muz-Muz on the Alten Corimont docks and asking her to take you to Skyrim, which will transport you to Windhelm in Eastmarch.
- How many years does it take to get from ESO to Skyrim? The events of ESO take place 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
- How far apart is Skyrim and ESO? The events of ESO 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.
- Is Skyrim bigger in ESO? No, Elder Scrolls Online’s map is much bigger than Skyrim, with Skyrim being only a bit smaller than Cyrodiil, as depicted in Oblivion.
- Can you go to Riften in ESO? Yes, you can go to Riften in ESO by using the Wayshrine to head to Davon’s Watch, then traveling to the docks and asking the shipmen to take you to The Rift.
- How do you become the Emperor of Tamriel in ESO? You become the Emperor by capturing every Keep surrounding the Imperial City while at the top of the leaderboards for your faction.
- Does Skyrim exist in ESO? Part of Skyrim itself is in ESO, allowing you to visit Riften and Windhelm.
- Can you become a Dragonborn in ESO? No, there is no Dragonborn class in ESO, as the game takes place before the return of the Dovahkiin.
- Can you get a house in Elder Scrolls Online? Yes, homes can be purchased for crowns in the Crown Store at any time, and are available to all characters on an account.
- Why is Skyrim different in ESO? In ESO, you choose from ten races and six classes, and do not play a predetermined role as in Skyrim, which focuses entirely on your character.
- Where is Whiterun in Elder Scrolls Online? Whiterun is not available in ESO, but in the Skyrim province, it serves as the capital of Whiterun Hold and its vast open tundra.
- Is Alduin in ESO? Alduin is referenced in ESO, with a carving of him in an old Dragon Cult tomb in Wrothgar and mentions in the book Temples of the Dragon Cult.
- Is it better to join the Dawnguard or Vampires? Joining the Dawnguard is the best choice, but both have their upsides, and it depends on your character’s personality and playstyle.
- Can I keep Serana as a follower? Yes, if you complete the entire Dawnguard questline, Serana becomes a permanent follower, and can be cured of her vampirism if you play the Dawnguard and are nice to her.