Motifs and Outfit Styles for ESO (Elder Scrolls Online)
Motifs and Outfit Styles for ESO (Elder Scrolls Online)
Motifs and Outfit Styles are collectible items in ESO that a player learns and remembers, hence once used, the item will be consumed. You can use them at Outfit stations, as described in this guide.
You can also craft items in a Motif style. Crafting Motifs enable your character to craft armor and weapons in Tamriel's various cultural styles.
The Akaviri Potentate style can be acquired through Potentate Crown Crates. Akaviri Potentate body pieces can also be purchased directly for 16 gems, helmet variations cost 100 gems each.
The Aniquarian's Pickaxe outfit style can be obtained by earning the Master of the Spade Antiquities achievement (reach max rank in the Excavation skill-line).
The Ayleid Lich Outfit Style can be obtained during the Whitestrake's Mayhem Event in the Imperial City and Imperial Sewers by defeating bosses and sweepers.
The Balorgh mask can be obtained from the veteran mode "March of Sacrifices" dungeon. The Balorgh shoulder can be acquired through the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Balorgh weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only)
Very rare drop from Vvardenfell world bosses during the Pan-Tamriel Celebration Event in 2025. Less rare if you have Defender of Morrowind achievement. Uncommon rarity if you have Savior of Morrowind achievement.
The Baron Zaudrus mask can be obtained by completing veteran mode "The Cauldron" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Baron Zaudrus weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Battleground Runner outfit style can be obtained by participating in Flag Games Battlegrounds—odds of acquiring it are equal whether you win or lose.
The Black Drake Clanwrap outfit style can be obtained during the Whitestrake's Mayhem event by purchasing the Bag of Veteran's Glory from Impresario for 2 Event Tickets each.
The Bloodspawn mask can be obtained by completing veteran mode "Spindleclutch 2" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Bloodspawn weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Chokethorn mask can be obtained by completing veteran mode "Elden Hollow 1" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Chokethorn weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Domihaus mask can be obtained by completing veteran mode "Falkreath Hold" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Domihaus weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Dovah's Du'ul outfit style can be obtained during the Whitestrake's Mayhem event by purchasing the Bag of Veteran's Glory from Impresario for 2 Event Tickets each.
The Dread-Aurelian outfit style can be acquired by completing the "Scalebreaker Explorer" Achievement (enter Moongrave Fane or Lair of Maarselok for the first time).
The Earthgore mask can be obtained by completing veteran mode "Bloodroot Forge" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Earthgore weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The armor pieces of the Ebonsteel Knight outfit style are obtained during the Whitestrake's Mayhem event by purchasing the Bag of Veteran's Glory can from Impresario for 2 Event Tickets each. The weapon pieces can be purchased in the Crown Store with the Ebonsteel Knight Arms Pack (limited time only).
The Engine Guardian mask can be obtained by completing veteran mode "Darkshade Caverns 2" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Engine Guardian weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
Found in Battleground Rewards including Daily Quest Coffers, Mailed Rewards and Leaderboard Rewards. Combine 5 Battlemaster's Tokens with an item sold by all Battleground Supplies Merchants.
The Glenmoril Wyrd style can be obtained by by following the Stonefalls Glenmoril Wyrd Treasure Map, occasionally found in Dremora Plunder Skulls during the Witches Festival.
The Gloamsedge outfit style can be obtained during the Whitestrake's Mayhem event by purchasing the Bag of Veteran's Glory from Impresario for 2 Event Tickets each.
The Grothdarr mask can be obtained by completing veteran mode "Vaults of Madness" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Grothdarr weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Grundwulf mask can be obtained by completing veteran mode "Moongrave Fane" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Grundwulf weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Horned Dragon outfit style can be obtained from end-of-match rewards in Battlegrounds. You can also boy a Battlemaster's Horn for 20k AP from Battleground Supplies Merchant and combine it with 5 Battlemaster Tokens to create a random curated style page.
The House Dufort Banneret outfit style can be obtained during the Whitestrake's Mayhem event by purchasing the Bag of Veteran's Glory from Impresario for 2 Event Tickets each.
The Iceheart mask can be obtained by completing the veteran mode "Direfrost Keep" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Iceheart weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Ilambris mask can be obtained by completing veteran mode "Crypts of Hearts" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Ilambris weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Imperial Champion outfit style armor and weapon pieces were obtainable during the Anniversary Jubilee event. The armor pieces could be bought in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Infernal Guardian mask can be obtained by completing the veteran mode "City of Ash 1" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Infernal Guardian weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Kjalnar's Nightmare mask can be obtained by completing the veteran mode "Unhallowed Grave" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Kjalnar's Nightmare weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Knight of the Circle outfit style can be obtained by combining 40 Arena Gladiator Proofs with a Knight's Rebuke, purchased from a War Researcher in Cyrodiil.
The Kra'gh mask can be obtained by completing the veteran mode "Fungal Grotto 1" dungeon, the shoulder can be obtained from the Undaunted pledges rewards. The Kra'gh weapon styles can be purchased in the Crown Store (limited time only).
The Legion Zero outfit style can be obtained during the Whitestrake's Mayhem event by purchasing the Bag of Veteran's Glory from Impresario for 2 Event Tickets each.
The Legion Zero Vigiles outfit style can be obtained during the Whitestrake's Mayhem event by purchasing the Bag of Veteran's Glory from Impresario for 2 Event Tickets each.
Lord Warden's Shoulder Style can be bought with 300 Imperial Fragments from the Imperial City Prison Vault found at the entrance. Weapon Styles are available for a limited time and announced by ESO beforehand in a Crown Store Showcase. During this time the Mask style also drops form the dungeons last boss on Veteran Mode and Shoulder Style can be bought with Undaunted Keys.
Learned from the Militant Ordinator Crafting Style, acquired by purchasing from the Battleground Supplies Merchant in Vvardenfell, for Alliance Points.
Molag Kena's Shoulder Style can be bought with 300 Imperial Fragments from the White Gold Tower Dungeon Vault found at the entrance. Weapon Styles are available for a limited time and announced by ESO beforehand in a Crown Store Showcase. During this time the Mask style also drops form the dungeons last boss on Veteran Mode and Shoulder Style can be bought with Undaunted Keys.
For your service to the Psijic Order, you have been granted the privilege of wearing their Mystic Eye Cuirass, usually permitted only to the Scryers Militant.
Found in Battleground Rewards including Daily Quest Coffers, Mailed Rewards and Leaderboard Rewards. Combine 5 Battlemaster's Tokens with an item sold by all Battleground Supplies Merchants.
Though few Psijic monks specialize in Destruction magic, those who do proudly display their preference for fire spells by wearing these Flame Gauntlets.
Though few Psijic monks specialize in Destruction magic, those who do proudly display their preference for cold and ice spells by wearing these Frost Gauntlets.
Though few Psijic monks specialize in Destruction magic, those who do proudly display their preference for lightning spells by wearing these Shock Gauntlets.
Attuned by the Psijics to the life force that the Wood Elves call "The Green," these Gauntlets are said to help the wearer focus Nature-based magic and Restoration spells.
Learned from the Ra Gada Crafting Style, acquired by completing Focus Points. It can also be found from looting treasure chests or defeating delve or World Bosses, but only in Craglorn.
Alter your two-handed axe's Outfit style with a replica of the Rueful Axe Elder Scrolls Artifact, a weapon created by the Daedric Prince Clavicus Vile.
This includes a staff Outfit style replicating the Sanguine's Rose Elder Scrolls Artifact, a charming weapon from Oblivion usually associated with the Daedric Prince Sanguine.
With this outfit style, you can change the appearance of your two-handed mace into that of the fiery Scalecaller Dragonflame Maul, and fell your awestruck opponents with a flaming Dragon-headed bludgeon!
The Second Legion outfit style can be obtained during the Whitestrake's Mayhem event by purchasing the Bag of Veteran's Glory from Impresario for 2 Event Tickets each.
This includes a two-handed Outfit style replicating the Sinweaver Elder Scrolls Artifact, an ancient Elven sword possibly Ayleid in origin, though it's endowed with powers often associated with Daedric weapons.
An Outfit style that replicates the Skull of Corruption Elder Scrolls Artifact, a relic of Vaermina best known for bringing out dark reflections of its victims.
The Skyforge Smith Hammer is an Outfit style for one-handed weapons available only to experienced crafters: those with Legendary gear, who know every Trait, and at least 50 Crafting Motifs. You can't buy it—wielding this shows you're a crafting legend.
An Outfit look for shoulders in the Sovngarde Stalwart style, acquired from Boxes of Gray Host Pillage or purchased from the Impresario during the Lost Treasures of Skyrim Event.
This includes a staff Outfit style replicating the Spear of Bitter Mercy Elder Scrolls Artifact, a mighty weapon from Oblivion usually associated with the Daedric Prince Hircine.
This includes a shield Outfit style replicating the Spellbreaker Elder Scrolls Artifact, a Dwarven shield associated with the Daedric Prince Peryite. Sometime in the early First Era it was granted for a time to the Dragon Priest Zaan the Scalecaller.
Very rare drop from dolmens Pan-Tamriel Celebration Event in 2025. Less rare if you have either Dominion, Covenant, or Pact Anchor Shatterer achievement. Uncommon rarity if you have Anchors Away achievement.
Found in Battleground Rewards including Daily Quest Coffers, Mailed Rewards and Leaderboard Rewards. Combine 5 Battlemaster's Tokens with an item sold by all Battleground Supplies Merchants.
Very rare drop from Vvardenfell world bosses during the Pan-Tamriel Celebration Event in 2025. Less rare if you have Defender of Morrowind achievement. Uncommon rarity if you have Savior of Morrowind achievement.
The Tools of Domination style can be obtained during the Whitestrake's Mayhem event by purchasing the Bag of Veteran's Glory from Impresario for 2 Event Tickets each.
Very rare drop from fishing during the Pan-Tamriel Celebration Event in 2025. Less rare if you have either Dominion, Covenant, or Pact Fisherman achievement. Uncommon rarity if you have all base-game Master Angler achievements.
Very rare drop from Abyssal Geysers during the Pan-Tamriel Celebration Event in 2025. Less rare if you have Abyssal Devastator achievement. Uncommon rarity if you have Savior of Summerset achievement.
An Outfit style that replicates the Volendrung Elder Scrolls Artifact, a paradoxical weapon forever torn between its Dwarven origins and Malacath's Daedric influence.
Learned from the Welkynar Crafting Style, acquired by combining Welkynar Bindings from the weekly quest for Cloudrest and ten Welkynar Bindings collected from defeating the final boss in Cloudrest.
This is the Outfit System guide for ESO and contains everything you need to know about how to change your Outfit ingame. Follow this guide and you will know everything there is needed to know.
On this page you will find everything that you need to know about ESO Fashion, Outfits, Motifs and everything related to appearance. If you want to know more, check out the page!
Frequently asked questions
What is a Motif in ESO?
Crafting Motifs are books that unlock the ability to craft an item in a certain style through blacksmithing, clothing, or woodworking. Reading a motif also unlocks the related style for use with the Outfit System where you can use these on your armor without having to craft it in that style.
How do you get motifs in ESO?
Motif chapters can be obtained in many different ways in ESO, including completing dungeons, searching chests, and finding them throughout the game world. Since there are so many different motif styles, some of them are more worthwhile to obtain than others because of their unique appearances.
Can you buy motifs in ESO?
You can buy crafting motifs either in Guild Stores or in the Crown Store, and some Outfit styles can usually be purchased from specific NPCs, such as the festival merchant or the Undaunted merchant.
Are motifs account wide in ESO?
In update 17, motifs essentially became account-wide appearance options within the Outfit System. Since no classes are locked into a specific armor type, players are able to use light, medium, and heavy appearances on all armor, as well as different weapon styles on specific weapons.
How do you learn different styles in ESO?
By default, each character knows how to craft equipment of its own racial motif. In order to learn other styles, players will have to loot style books to broaden their characters' skills. Players can also purchase style books at the Crown Store or in-game through Guild stores.
Are motifs shared in ESO?
Whichever is your crafting character, make sure this is the character that you level up Blacksmithing, Clothing, and Woodworking on. Reason for this is the style motifs are shared among all crafting areas, but not among all characters. So only the character learning the style can also craft a new item in that learned style.
Are outfits account wide in ESO?
Outfits are account wide in ESO! It doesn't matter which character you learn an Outfit on or acquire it on, it is shared account wide and can be used from any character. Dye can be applied to costumes and hats with ESO Plus or Dye Stamps.
Are Style pages account bound in ESO?
Yes, outfit styles are account wide, including those learned from motifs. The only exception is crafting a new item in a specific style. Only the character that learned that style can craft a new item in that style.
Are Collections account wide in ESO?
All items in Collections, banked gold, banked TelVar stones, are all account-wide, as are homes. Bound arms and armor can also be shared account wide - it doesn't matter whether it was bound from a drop, or simply that one character wore/used the item; it can still be shared.
When purchased or acquired, the crafting motif will be in your character's inventory, where it must be used to be activated. Once used, that character will be able to craft in the style specified by the crafting motif. To craft items in the style of the Motif, you must first acquire the style item for that crafting style.
Some of these items are purchasable through the Crown Store, while others can be found in-game through Blacksmithing, Woodworking, and Clothing Store merchants, or found throughout the world from enemies, containers or acquired through deconstructing an item. If you can't find the style item you are looking for, be sure to check a Guild Trader.
Master Writs in ESO
Master Writs are a potential reward for completing high end, regular writs. These special Writs can require usage of rare materials, items be made of a very high quality, or in specific motifs or item sets. Performing extensive tradeskill specific actions like doing research, learning recipes or motifs, translating runes, or identifying herbs makes Master Writs more likely to appear.
Completing Master Writs rewards you with Writ Vouchers. These Vouchers are a currency, which can be viewed in the Currency tab. They are usable to purchase special items, including housing decor, recipes, and motifs, from Rolis Hlaalu and Faustina Curio. They are found in Stormhaven, Deshaan and Grahtwood.
Outfit Stations in ESO
With Update 17, all Dye Stations got upgraded to Outfit Stations. This means any Dye Stations previously found in Tamriel (whether they be in the world or your home) have been converted, and you'll be able to use them to both dye your gear and create Outfits. Outfit Stations can usually be found near other crafting stations in most major cities, and they are represented on your map with this icon:
Dye Station Logo in ESO
Note that the Outfit Stations within your home will not have their appearance changed. To get started, simply use the Outfit Station and select “Outfit 1" from the Select Outfit option. It is possible to get additional Outfits after the first – more on that later in this guide. Once you have selected the Outfit you wish to customize, the Armor Styles and Weapons Styles options will be available and you can begin!
You can customize almost everything! When using the Outfit Station, you can change the appearance of the following item slots: Helmets, Chests, Shoulders, Hands, Waist, Legs, Feet, Primary Weapon(s), and Secondary Weapon(s). Note that in order to customize your second weapon set, you should use the weapon swap toggle option. You customize your Outfit a little like equipping gear. To customize a specific gear slot, select the slot from under the Armor Styles or Weapon Styles categories to see all of your available options. As you select options for different slots, you'll see how they'll look on your character. Note that you are not actually modifying your items, but overriding the appearance of each individual slot.
Outfit Items in ESO
To help you manage all your available options, you can use the filters to only show Light, Medium, or Heavy items, and you can toggle Show Locked on or off to view or hide styles you don't currently own. You can also use the Filter By option to filter by specific keywords. When customizing your character, you are able to preview any of the different Outfit Styles, but you won't be able to apply them if you don't own them first. Once you're happy with all the different options, select Apply Changes to save your Outfit.
Each unique slot has a specific gold cost to customize based on two key factors: