In the first part of the Antiquities Grind Guide we are going to take a look how the experience points are set up for the Antiquities system in the Elder Scrolls Online.
To reach the maximum level you will have to gain a total of 700 points in the Scrying and Excavation skill line. They level up in a similar speed and achievements also count towards experience points.
| Level | Experience Points |
| 1-2 | 8 |
| 2-3 | 12 |
| 3-4 | 30 |
| 4-5 | 40 |
| 5-6 | 60 |
| 6-7 | 85 |
| 7-8 | 115 |
| 8-9 | 150 |
| 9-10 | 200 |
Leads Experience Gain
Depending on the quality of the lead that you work on, you will gain a different amount of experience points. At first, you will only be able to use green leads, once you reach level 3 you can also work on blue leads and so on.
You can get green, blue, purple and gold leads at any level. However, you will need a specific level to actually be able to use the leads! For example, you can get gold leads even if you are at level 1 or you don’t have the skill-line at all, but you can only use them (scry, excavate) when you are at minimum level 7.
| Level | Experience Points |
| 1-2 | 8 |
| 2-3 | 12 |
| 3-4 | 30 |
| 4-5 | 40 |
| 5-6 | 60 |
| 6-7 | 85 |
| 7-8 | 115 |
| 8-9 | 150 |
| 9-10 | 200 |
