Chronological Dungeon Guide

Dungeons are four-player instances with their own stories. You'll team up to fight bosses and uncover lore through quests, notes, and books. Think of them as mini-adventures that add to Tamriel's rich history.

But don't worry, they're totally optional! You won't miss any big main story parts by skipping them. Dungeons are great for extra lore, unique challenges, and cool rewards.

Consider joining ESO's Dungeon NPC Guild: The Undaunted

Before you start your dungeon crawling, you might want to consider joining the Undaunted Guild! This NPC guild is your go-to for all things dungeon-related, offering daily pledges, a unique skill line, and more.

Chronological Base Game Dungeon Guide

Looking to experience the base game dungeons in an order that makes sense for the story? In this guide we break down the dungeons by their associated zones, offering a suggested chronological path for each of the three alliances.

Aldmeri Dominion Dungeons in Chronological Order

These dungeons are chronologically aligned with the main quest progression through the Aldmeri Dominion territories. As you delve into these challenges, you'll encounter threats that resonate with the struggles of Summerset, Valenwood, and Elsweyr, offering a deeper dive into their regional lore.

Auridon: The Banished Cells I
Grahtwood: Elden Hollow I
Greenshade: City of Ash I
Malabal Tor: Tempest Island
Reaper's March: Selene's Web
Coldharbour: Vaults of Madness
Grahtwood: Elden Hollow II
Greenshade: City of Ash II
Auridon: The Banished Cells II

Daggerfall Covenant Dungeons in Chronological Order

Explore the dark secrets and ancient evils plaguing the Daggerfall Covenant's lands. From the cursed inhabitants of Spindleclutch to the harrowing Crypt of Hearts, these instances reveal the trials the Covenant faced to secure its hold.

Glenumbra: Spindleclutch I
Stormhaven: Wayrest Sewers I
Rivenspire: Crypt of Hearts I
Alik'r Desert: Volenfell
Bangkorai: Blackheart Haven
Coldharbour: Vaults of Madness
Stormhaven: Wayrest Sewers II
Glenumbra: Spindleclutch II
Rivenspire: Crypt of Hearts II

Ebonheart Pact Dungeons in Chronological Order

Journey through the Ebonheart Pact's diverse regions and confront the dangers that threaten its unity. From the fungal horrors of Fungal Grotto to the frozen perils of Direfrost Keep, these dungeons showcase the Pact's resilience.

Stonefalls: Fungal Grotto I
Deshaan: Darkshade Caverns I
Shadowfen: Arx Corinium
Eastmarch: Direfrost Keep
The Rift: Blessed Crucible
Coldharbour: Vaults of Madness
Stonefalls: Fungal Grotto II
Deshaan: Darkshade Caverns II

Chronological DLC Dungeon Guide

Once you've conquered the base game, expand your adventures with ESO's downloadable content dungeons! Each DLC pack introduces two new dungeons, often tying into the year-long global narratives or expanding on specific zone lore. These offer even greater challenges, unique mechanics, and exciting new stories to uncover.

Imperial City: Imperial City Prison, White-Gold Tower
Shadows of the Hist: The first Dungeon DLC, focusing on two Argonian-themed dungeons Cradle of Shadows, Ruins of Mazzatun
Horns of the Reach: The Dreadhorn clan of Reachmen are up to no good in southwest Skyrim, and it's up to you to foil their plots in the dungeons of Falkreath Hold, Bloodroot Forge
Dragon Bones: Cultists conspire to unleash a plague, while Necromancers attempt to reawaken a Bone Dragon. Put an end to these threats in the all-new Fang Lair, Scalecaller Peak Dungeons.
Wolfhunter: Dive into all-new stories themed around Tamriel's werewolves and the Daedric Prince Hircine. Two dungeons, two very different environments filled with hordes of monsters, tricky boss encounters, and unique rewards for heroes who accept the challenge. Moon Hunter Keep, March of Sacrifices
Wrathstone: Uncover Tamriel's buried secrets and begin the Season of the Dragon in Wrathstone. Explore mysterious ruins, face challenging bosses, and claim their riches and knowledge for yourself in two innovative new dungeons: Frostvault and Depths of Malatar.
[Scalebreaker: The Season of the Dragon continues with two Dragon-themed dungeons: Moongrave Fane and Lair of Maarselok. Delve into these deadly new four-player dungeons and encounter challenging boss fights and amazing stories that expand upon the year-long adventure in Moongrave Fane and Lair of Maarselok!
Harrowstorm: Begin your Dark Heart of Skyrim adventure with two exciting new Dungeons: Icereach and Unhallowed Grave. Venture to a storm-cursed island and unholy burial ground, battle cunning witches and vile necromancers, and experience an all-new story!
Stonethorn: Delve into the Dark Heart of Skyrim and continue your year-long adventure in Stonethorn. Confront a rising threat and uncover a monstrous secret with two challenging dungeons: Castle Thorn and Stone Garden.
Flames of Ambition: The Gates of Oblivion year-long adventure begins with Flames of Ambition. Delve into two new dungeons, Black Drake Villa and The Cauldron, that set up the events of the Blackwood Chapter and lead you on the path of ruin and destruction.
Waking Flame: Continue the battle against Mehrunes Dagon in the next installment of the Gates of Oblivion year-long adventure: Waking Flame. Uncover his plans in Red Petal Bastion and The Dread Cellar, foreshadowing the apocalyptic conclusion of the Deadlands DLC.
Ascending Tide: The Legacy of the Bretons year-long story starts here! Strange things are happening in the Coral Aerie and Shipwright's Regret as old rivalries, ancient history, and the birthright of the Bretons come into focus and lead to the upcoming High Isle Chapter. [
Lost Depths: Out at sea or in the heart of a druid grove, the Legacy of the Bretons year-long story sails on! An ancient enemy rises to threaten the peace of Earthen Root Enclave, and dark storms erupt from Graven Deep. The earth trembles before the next DLC!
Scribes of Fate: A Dungeon DLC that opens the storyline into forbidden knowledge and the mysterious city of Necrom featuring Bal Sunnar and Scrivener's Hall.
Scions of Ithelia: Sets the stage for the events of the Gold Road Chapter. Features Oathsworn Pit and Bedlam Veil.
Fallen Banners: Features two war themed dungeons: Exiled Redoubt and Lep Seclusa.
Feast of Shadows: Continues the Worm Cult narrative, featuring: Black Gem Foundry and Naj-Caldeesh.