the elder scrolls online dlc order

The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) has a large amount of DLC and expansions, released in a specific order. Below is the chronological release order (including Chapters and DLCs), which is also the recommended story order for continuity: Base Game (2014) Main Quest (Vanilla Game) The original faction storylines and the "Planemeld" main quest. DLCs & Expansions in Order 2015 The Year of the Dragon Imperial City (DLC) PvP-focused, but includes a small PvE story. Orsinium (DLC) Standalone story in Wrothgar (best early DLC for solo players). 2016 The Year of the Dark Brotherhood Thieves Guild (DLC) Hews Bane & Thieves Guild questline. Dark Brotherhood (DLC) The Gold Coast & Dark Brotherhood questline. Shadows of the Hist (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Cradle of Shadows & Ruins of Mazzatun). 2017 The Year of the Morrowind Morrowind (Chapter) Vvardenfell, new class (Warden), and main story. Horns of the Reach (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Falkreath Hold & Bloodroot Forge). Clockwork City (DLC) Follow-up to Morrowinds story. Dragon Bones (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Fang Lair & Scalecaller Peak). 2018 The Year of the Clockwork City Summerset (Chapter) Continues the Daedric War arc (after Clockwork City). Wolfhunter (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Moon Hunter Keep & March of Sacrifices). Murkmire (DLC) Standalone Argonian-themed story. 2019 The Year of the Dragon Elsweyr (Chapter) Dragon-focused main story, Necromancer class. Wrathstone (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Frostvault & Depths of Malatar). Scalebreaker (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Moongrave Fane & Lair of Maarselok). Dragonhold (DLC) Conclusion of the Elsweyr story. 2020 The Year of the Dark Heart Greymoor (Chapter) Western Skyrim & vampire storyline. Harrowstorm (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Icereach & Unhallowed Grave). Stonethorn (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Stone Garden & Castle Thorn). Markarth (DLC) Conclusion of the Greymoor story (The Reach). 2021 The Year of the Blackwood Blackwood (Chapter) Oblivion-themed Daedric story. Waking Flame (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Red Petal Bastion & Dread Cellar). Deadlands (DLC) Conclusion of the Blackwood story (Fargrave & The Deadlands). 2022 The Year of the Lost Depths High Isle (Chapter) Breton politics & the Ascendant Order. Ascending Tide (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Coral Aerie & Shipwrights Regret). Firesong (DLC) Conclusion of the High Isle story (Galen & Yffelon). 2023 The Year of the Necrom Necrom (Chapter) Telvanni Peninsula & Apocrypha, Arcanist class. Scribes of Fate (DLC) Dungeon DLC (Bal Sunnar & Scriveners Hall). Endless Archive (DLC) Roguelike endless dungeon (Apocrypha). 2024 The Year of the Gold Road Gold Road (Chapter) West Weald & new Oblivion realm (coming June 2024). Upcoming DLC (TBA) Likely a dungeon pack and story finale. Recommended Story Order (Chronological) For the best narrative flow, follow this order: Base Game + Craglorn (original main quest & factions). Imperial City (optional, PvP-heavy). Orsinium (standalone but great early DLC). Thieves Guild Dark Brotherhood (standalone but best done before Morrowind). Morrowind Clockwork City Summerset (Daedric War arc). Elsweyr Dragonhold (Year of the Dragon). Greymoor Markarth (Dark Heart of Skyrim). Blackwood Deadlands (Daedric Triad). High Isle Firesong (Bretons & Druids). Necrom Scribes of Fate Endless Archive (Telvanni & Hermaeus Mora). Gold Road (2024 Chapter). How to Access DLCs? ESO Plus grants access to all DLCs (except latest Chapter). Chapters must be bought separately (or via Collection upgrades). Dungeon DLCs can be bought with Crowns or accessed via ESO Plus. Would you like recommendations based on playstyle (solo, group, PvP, etc.)?