Anyone looking to dive into the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) on PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox, or Google Stadia can easily make some mistakes. We will tell you which ones you should avoid.
Are you perhaps planning to start playing the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online and want to have a good experience? There are a few mistakes that can easily happen and might cause you some regret later on.
We present 10 of these mistakes so you can avoid them at your entry.
1. ESO is an MMORPG
Do not play ESO like a single-player RPG, but as an MMORPG. Even if many quests can be completed alone and it is on the Mein-MMO list of the best solo-friendly MMORPGs, fellow players can help you progress faster.
Additionally, they will teach you a lot about the gameplay mechanics. Furthermore, some elements like Dark Anchors can only be done together. This is a group event where players must destroy anchors created by the Daedric Prince Molag Bal to subjugate Tamriel.
2. Do not buy Repair Kits from vendors
Repair Kits are important because you can use them to repair your equipment, which you should do regularly. NPC vendors offer these kits at exorbitant prices.
So it’s better to buy them from Guild Merchants (identified by the term “Guild Merchant” in the name), who offer you much cheaper prices. This way, you save a lot of money for more important things.
3. Always pay attention to prices
Guild Merchants often offer items at a lower price, but this does not guarantee that they won’t take advantage of you. Therefore, it’s important to keep an eye on market prices. You should always roughly know what an item is really worth so you never pay too much for it.
To do this, compare prices at the vendors or use the add-on MasterMerchant, which you can download from the site ESOUI. This tracks item flow and gives you the average price of the item.
Generally, add-ons are a useful addition. We have compiled the best add-ons for ESO here for you.
4. Avoid these abilities unless you are a tank
Curiously, many newbies in ESO take two specific skills, even though they only make sense if you are playing a tank. If you do not plan to play a tank, then you do not need to train these abilities; it would just be a waste of skill points:
- Puncture (since it redirects enemies to you)
- Inner Fire (also draws enemies to you)
As a damage dealer, you should focus on armor penetration and critical hits at the beginning. As a healer, Rushed Ceremony and Restoring Aura are more beneficial.
5. Be mindful of the gear you buy
It’s tempting to see a new weapon or armor from a vendor that you can use at your newly gained level. It’s unfortunate if this gear becomes obsolete in just a few hours because you progress so quickly.
Save your money for items that you will use in the long term. Look for how much damage they produce or if they have special effects. The price of a weapon often gives a hint about whether you can use it longer.
Buying an item that is just slightly better than your current one because you can use it from a level-up doesn’t make sense.
6. Don’t jump into veteran dungeons right away
Even if you level up quickly, do not attempt veteran dungeons right away. They might still be too difficult for you. And that would be a very frustrating experience.
These dungeons won’t “run away” from you. It’s better to wait a bit, find a good group, and tackle them later as a team.
7. Remember to improve your mounts
Look for a Stablemaster in the game (identified by the name tag “Stablemaster”). There it is possible to upgrade your mounts. You can increase their speed, stamina, and the capacity they can carry.
You should do this fairly early in the game, as mounts are really useful and become even more helpful the more you upgrade them.
8. Look for a good guild early
Guilds are extremely useful in ESO. You will always find fellow players for group content or get cheaper gear. Also, remember to join the Undaunted Guild as early as possible (from level 45) to get the Undaunted Keys for your monster set, which is really useful in the game.
9. Allocate your attribute points wisely
In ESO, it is important to specialize. Do you want to focus on Stamina or Magicka? Do not spread the points across both attributes; choose one. This way, you will become powerful in that area more quickly. Combine this best with a race that is suited for your attribute to gain additional bonuses.
- Altmer and Bretons offer bonuses to Magicka.
- Wood Elves, Orcs, Redguards, Imperials, and Nords provide bonuses to Stamina.
- Argonians, Dunmer, and Khajiit offer bonuses to both Stamina and Magicka.
We at MeinMMO have created a detailed overview of all races and their best play styles.
10. Don’t forget your Mundus
Check if your character has a Mundus activated. Open the character menu and look under active effects. You will find Mundus stones scattered throughout the game world. They are tall, towering rocks with runes on them that you can click to receive a buff.
Simply activate them, and you can use the corresponding effect. Make sure this effect fits your class and play style. It is also possible to place Mundus stones in your houses. Then you don’t have to search for them in the world.
We hope we could help you a little with these tips for starting out in the MMORPG ESO. If you have any more beginner tips, please write them in the comment section.
By the way, the game’s story will continue soon, as the MMORPG ESO promises a dark story for 2021 in the new trailer.
