
This will set you on the main story path. To do this your new alt to the nearest major city in the zone you are currently in and you’ll be approached by a hooded figure who bestows Soul Shriven in Coldharbour quest. So I would suggest starting the main story which sets up the lore and gives you an overview into the social and political situation in Tamriel. Now I understand from a business perspective why developer’s ZeniMax want new players to start in the latest zone but if you enjoy the MMO genre for narrative reasons, it can be confusing to begin the story here. If you’ve bought all subsequent chapters, you’ll start the game in Elsweyr.

If you’ve bought the base edition of the game, which now includes the Morrowind chapter (formerly called an expansion), you’ll find yourself here. Which zone you start in comes down to which version of ESO you have purchased. All subsequent alts can skip the tutorial. It’s designed to provide an overview of basic combat and your skills. It’s not particularly complex and doesn’t last too long. When you create a new character, if it is your first, then you will be obliged to play through your respective class tutorial. So here are a few tips I’ve learned the hard way. But if you want to play in a more structured way, it can be a little confusing navigating a linear path. If you want to simply travel Tamriel and do things as you go along, then you may. ESO offers players the chance to play the MMO in a manner that suits them.


I have now experienced all three faction stories (which I have enjoyed) and more importantly, have learned what is the best way for me to progress through the game. Last night I reached the current level cap of 50 with my Imperial Dragonknight, having recently completed the Daggerfall Covenant storyline. Hence, I currently have three alts in The Elder Scrolls Online. When I do, its usually because there’s an option to experience a different story. That’s not to say that I’m averse to creating a new character, I simply need a good reason to do so. This policy has worked out well over the years and therefore compared to other players, I don’t have multiple alts across numerous games. Whenever I start a new MMO I tend to research the various classes and make an informed decision about which one to choose as my primary character.
