Ultimate ESO Experience Guide: Leveling Up Fast in 2024

Welcome to the Ultimate ESO Experience Guide for 2024! This guide dives into the best ways to earn experience (XP) in The Elder Scrolls Online, whether you own DLCs or stick to the base game, prefer solo play or teaming up, and want to level your companion alongside you. We’ll explore top gear sets, daily routines for bonus XP, and the most efficient farming spots. Check the video description for chapters to skip to specific sections, and let’s jump right in!

Understanding XP in ESO

Currently, ESO offers a 100% XP boost across all content—no effort required! This boost stacks with other XP sources, like training traits, which only increase XP from kills. For example, daily dungeons or Battlegrounds reward XP upon completion, so training traits won’t boost those. However, when farming mobs, training traits are a must. Stack them with event XP, Psijic Ambrosia, or XP scrolls for even bigger gains—everything combines for maximum efficiency.

Best Gear Sets for Leveling

Heartland Conqueror stands out by doubling your weapon’s trait bonus, including training, making it a top pick for XP farming. Twice Born Star is ideal for leveling from 10 to 50, as its dual Mundus Stone bonus doesn’t weaken with level—less gear swapping needed! Combine these for Battlegrounds: swap training for Sharpened or Nirnhoned on Heartland Conqueror, and pick health, magicka, or damage Mundus Stones with Twice Born Star. Adept Rider speeds up travel, while Curi Macabra Vintage (cheap in Gold Road) triggers NPC explosions, clearing mobs faster.

Daily Routines for Bonus XP

Kick off with daily crafting writs and master writs—no training traits required. Your daily Battleground delivers huge XP, but skip training traits; use Heartland Conqueror with Sharpened or Nirnhoned instead. Random daily dungeons offer decent XP, with training traits mildly boosting mob kill gains—though not essential. Tales of Tribute’s Master Purse grants 93,000 XP, but it’s time-intensive, making it more of a gold-focused honorable mention than an XP priority.

Top XP Farming Locations

Black Rose Prison (round two) tops the charts for XP per hour, especially in duos. Kill key mobs, die after the shield-bearing enemy spawns, and reset—companions can disrupt mob grouping, so adjust accordingly. For base game players, Skyreach Catacombs in Craglorn has three farming spots and a chest; flip between veteran and normal to reset. Spellscar, also in Craglorn, boasts high mob density but gets crowded during events. Alik’r Desert dolmens are a fan favorite—fast respawns, no DLC needed, and completion XP ignores training traits, though they help with mob kills.

Public Dungeons and Solo Options

Crimson Cove in Malabal Tor is a quieter public dungeon with treasure chests and bosses for extra loot—training traits shine here. The Vile Manse in Reaper’s March doubles as a gold farm (15-20k per hour, boosted for Imperials) and XP spot, with a circular layout. The Vile Laboratory in Coldharbour offers quick respawns and low competition, while Leftwheal Trading Post in West Weald is a fresh, underused option. Quick mentions: Forgotten Crypts in Deshaan, Motel Onan Necropolis in Alik’r, and Obsidian Scar in Rivenspire—all great for solo farming.

Companions in XP Farming

Companions earn a percentage of your XP, but their impact varies. In Skyreach Catacombs or Spellscar, they might scatter mobs, slowing you down. In Alik’r Desert, they’re harmless since XP comes from event completion. Position them wisely to avoid headaches, and they’ll level up alongside you without much fuss.

Final Tips for Fast Leveling

Equip Storm Pulsar or any AOE ultimate for mob clears, and use Cleave’s Brawler morph for solo shields. Carry repair kits for high-damage zones like Black Rose Prison or Skyreach. For Alik’r dolmens, join “LFG” groups in chat for smoother runs, or taxi via guilds. Solo players can hit Crimson Cove or Vile Laboratory for less competition. With these strategies, you’ll level up quickly in 2024—enjoy the grind!