How Long Would It Take To Beat Every The Elder Scrolls Game?
Since the first Elder Scrolls game launched on the PC in 1994, the series has become one of the medium's most popular and influential RPGs. Known for their expansive worlds that allow the player to explore them however they choose, each entry brings something unique to the table that either distinguishes them from each other or pushes the genre in a new direction.
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Posts By Grant WalkupElder Scrolls games are known for their scope and often have so much content that you could feasibly play them for hundreds of hours each. Each adventure is full of seemingly endless possibilities, but if you want to play every game in the series from the beginning, we can help you figure out how long it will take to complete your quest.
We have decided not to include Elder Scrolls Online or any of the mobile games because they are designed to be played indefinitely.
How Long Is Every Main Elder Scrolls Game?
Despite launching back in 1994, there have only been five mainline Elder Scrolls games so far. While that might not seem like a lot, especially compared to other series like Final Fantasy or Assassin's Creed, each title is vast and jam-packed with enough content to keep you busy for hours at a time. For those brave enough to try and complete every game, this is how long it should take to beat every mainline Elder Scrolls adventure.
Elder Scrolls Game
How Long To Beat (Main Story)
How Long To 100% Complete
The Elder Scrolls: Arena
26 Hours
62 Hours
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
32 Hours
275 Hours
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
44 Hours
320 Hours
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
28 Hours
184 Hours
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
35 Hours
237 Hours
TOTAL:
165 Hours
1,078 Hours
We used the data for the original version of Oblivion. Times may vary for Oblivion Remastered from 2025.
How Long Is Every Elder Scrolls Expansion And Spin-Off?
While there were a handful of spin-offs during the early success of The Elder Scrolls, the series eventually transitioned to focusing on DLC for the mainline titles when the third entry, Morrowind, launched. Many of these expansions provide you with opportunities to meet new characters and embark on new quests without taking nearly as much time as the main campaign.
Elder Scrolls Expansion
How Long To Beat (Main Story)
How Long To 100% Complete
Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire
16 Hours
30 Hours
Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
17 Hours
20 Hours
Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal
8 Hours
18 Hours
Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon
10 Hours
24 Hours
Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine
5 Hours
12 Hours
Elder Scrolls IV: The Shivering Isles
11 Hours
39 Hours
Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard
8 Hours
19 Hours
Elder Scrolls V: Hearthfire
3 Hours
7 Hours
Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn
7 Hours
24 Hours
TOTAL:
85 Hours
193 Hours
How Long Does It Take To Beat Every Elder Scrolls Game?
If you want to play through every main story and expansion in the Elder Scrolls series, it should take you close to 250 hours to accomplish your goal. That's a surprisingly low number for games that are known for their length, but doing anything aside from your main quest can add a significant amount of time to your playthrough.
For any completionist who plans on collecting every item and weapon while they finish off every piece of side content, it should take you a staggering 1,271 hours. If you accomplish this goal and still have a craving for more Elder Scrolls, the MMO and other games can scratch your itch until the next game eventually arrives.
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