The Elder Scrolls Online is indeed an MMORPG, but much of it can be experienced and played solo. Find out here what you can do alone in ESO.
In the ESO subreddit, a player asked how solo-friendly The Elder Scrolls Online is. He primarily wants to complete solo quests, explore the area, and immerse himself in the game world.
And he wanted to know if the quests in the base game and the expansions are good, as that means a lot to him for immersion. The player values diving deep into a game.
How solo-friendly is The Elder Scrolls Online
Can you play ESO alone? According to the majority of Reddit users, ESO is indeed a good choice for solo fans. The game is clearly one of the solo-friendly MMORPGs out there.
- “I have spent hundreds of hours in the game and hardly team up with other players. You can totally play it solo and have fun,” said a Reddit user.
- “If you don’t mind other players running around in the game, then you can play it well solo,” said another.
And even if other players show up in your instance, it shouldn’t really bother you:
- “You can just pretend that they’re all NPCs. Or do it like I do and just hang out in a big city. Especially in Vivec, there’s always someone around doing strange things.”
According to the consensus of the community, 90 to 95 percent of the game can be done solo, more or less.
What do you still need a group for? According to opinions on Reddit, a group is only necessary for certain endgame content. This primarily involves raids and hardmode dungeons.
The majority of normal instances are also doable solo with a bit of practice and good equipment.
World events like the dragons in Elsweyr are hardly doable alone, but the necessary players usually come running anyway, and you can just join in without any commitment.
How good are the quests? Quests are essential for a good gaming atmosphere. So how does it look in this area in ESO? Let’s listen to some voices again:
- “The story chain from Morrowind through Clockwork City to Summerset was fantastic!”
- “The expansions are primarily known for their better stories. Those in the base game range from ‘good’ to ‘meh’.
As a special example, some fans mention the Orsinium expansion with its dark story about the rising Orc kingdom. According to a player, you truly got to know and appreciate the Orcs through this DLC.
Are there dissenting voices? Most fans see ESO as a good choice for solo players. But not everyone:
- “I am somewhat shocked by the fanboy responses here. ESO is a good MMO, it’s really fun. But you can’t compare it to the single-player experience of a solo RPG. […] It’s an MMO, not a single-player game. You should experience it with others.”
- “I love ESO, but it’s not really a game you play on your own. […] The quests have depth, but they’re not very immersive. Many come here expecting Skyrim and are then disappointed.”
