MMOs allow players to role-play and act their emotions via their characters by enabling gesturing that can be performed via / commands. The Elder Scrolls Online has an extensive lists of emotes, detailed below. On PS4 and XboxOne, you can use the emotes by entering the chat window or by slotting them via the quickslot window. See the controls page for details.
Emotes in ESO
/angry | /cuckoo | /handtoheart | /pointdown | /situps |
/annoyed | /curtsey | /headache | /pointleft | /sleep |
/applaud | /dance | /headscratch | /pointright | /stagger |
/approve | /dancedrunk | /heartbroken | /pointup | /stop |
/armscrossed | /disapprove | /hello | /poke | /stretch |
/beckon | /disgust | /huh | /pour | /surprised |
/beg | /dismiss | /humble | /pray | /surrender |
/beggar | /doom | /impatient | /preen | /tap |
/bestowblessing | /downcast | /jumpingjacks | /push | /taunt |
/bless | /drink | /kiss | /pushup | /thank |
/blowkiss | /drum | /kneel | /pushups | /thanks |
/boo | /drunk | /kneelpray | /rally | /thankyou |
/bored | /dustoff | /knock | /ritual | /threaten |
/bow | /eat | /kowtow | /rubhands | /thumbsdown |
/breathless | /exasperated | /laugh | /rude | /thumbsup |
/brushoff | /facepalm | /leanback | /saluteloop | /tilt |
/bucketsplash | /faint | /leanside | /scared | /torch |
/celebrate | /fistpump | /leaveme | /scratch | /touch |
/cheer | /flirt | /lol | /search | /twiddle |
/clap | /flute | /lute | /shakefist | /wagfinger |
/cold | /followme | /me | /shh | /wand |
/come | /goaway | /no | /shieldeyes | /wave |
/comehere | /grats | /nod | /shout | /welcome |
/confused | /greet | /overhere | /shovel | /whisper |
/congrats | /hail | /payme | /shrug | /whistle |
/congratulate | /hammer | /phew | /sick | /write |
/controlrod | /hammerlow | /playdead | /sigh | |
/cower | /hammerwall | /point | /sit | /yes |
/crouch | /handsonhips | /pointback | /sitchair | /you |
/horn | /cry | /attention | /dancebreton | /dancealtmer |
/dancehighelf | /danceargonian | /dancebosmer | /woodelf | /dancedunmer |
/dancedarkelf | /danceimperial | /dancekhajiit | /dancenord | /danceorc |
/danceredguard | /drink3 | /eat4 | /idle | /idle2 |
/idle3 | /idle4 | /idle5 | /juggleflame | /leanbackcoin |
/lookup | /rake | /sad | /spit | /stomp |
/sweep | /twiddle | /wand | /wand2 | /bucketsplash |
/write | /crownstore | /give | /plead | /pondermap |
/showtime | /eggscramble | /siegestomper |
Collectible Emotes
Emotes | In-game Description | Note |
![]() /admireme |
Throw your arms wide to call attention to the fact that YOU are the most awesome being within three provinces! | Available in the Crown Store for 500 Crowns. |
/banneraldmeri | Display your alliance's banner with pride and honor! | Combine 10 Alliance Standard-Bearer's Emblems, available by opening Pellinal's Midyear Boon Boxes, with Alliance Standard-Bearer's License, available for purchase from Praedicant Maera |
/alinorallemande | Dance with the courteous grace of the High Elves! | Antiquities (Summerset) |
![]() /begone |
This intimidating display is sure to scare off even the bravest birds. | Obtained by completing the Lost in the Gloam quest from the Clockwork City DLC. |
![]() /bellylaugh |
Express your hilarious mockery of another with this over-the-top laugh emotion. | Acquired through purchase of the Morrowind Collector's Edition. |
![]() /brightmoons |
Sweep your hands into a gesture revering the moons, Jone and Jode, with this Khajiiti greeting. | Available as a Superior-level reward in Baandari Pedlar Crates. |
![]() /bullhorns |
Channel your inner bull. | Acquired when entering either the Falkreath Hold or Bloodroot Forge dungeons for the first time. |
![]() /handpuppet |
Sometimes the only way to have a decent conversation and get a straight answer is to talk to your own hand. Right? | Dragonscale Crates, as a Superior-level reward |
![]() /clippers |
Soul Gem beats Clippers, Clippers beat Parchment, Parchment beats Soul Gem. Ready? Go! | Part of the Soul Gem, Parchment, Clippers bundle purchasable in the Crown Store for 800 Crowns. |
![]() /comegetsome |
Beckon your loser of an opponent to come get a piece of you—if they dare. | Superior-level reward in Scalecaller Crates |
![]() /desertrain |
Wield a sword in this kata practiced by adepts in the Khajiiti order of Rawlith Khaj. | Available as a Superior-level reward in Baandari Pedlar Crates. |
![]() /dancefactotum |
Express yourself in this clockwork dance with the perfect mechanical precision of one of Sotha Sil's Factotums. | |
![]() /flipthebird |
Show the ultimate in disdain for your adversary by flipping the bird at them. | Scalecaller Crates |
![]() /eat5 |
Consumption of certain kinds of flesh is forbidden to decent mortals in all civilized societies. | |
![]() /goquietly |
To a defeated opponent, express your concern—or lack thereof—by urging them to pass on softly and silently. Aww! | Acquired through purchase of the Morrowind Collector's Edition. |
![]() /gladiatortaunt |
This unusual emote displays an aggressive "Gladiator" gesture that varies depending upon what kind of weapon the user has equipped. All indicate a warrior who's ready for action! | By combining 30 Arena Gladiator's Proofs with a Arena Gladiator's Mockery. |
![]() /goutfang |
Master the flow of energy in this kata from the Khajiiti order of Vrin-Thak. | Available as a Superior-level reward in Baandari Pedlar Crates |
![]() /happyface |
Happy Face: an exaggerated emote from the theatrical House of Reveries on Summerset Isle. | Available with the Summerset Collector's Edition. |
![]() /iseeyou |
Put your opponent on notice that you see EXACTLY what they're up to. | Superior-level reward in Scalecaller Crates |
![]() /lineinsand |
Exuding contempt, you draw a line in the sand, and dare your opponent to cross over it. | Superior-level reward in Scalecaller Crates |
![]() /kickthedirt |
Taunt your contemptible opponent by kicking some dirt at them. | Superior-level reward in Scalecaller Crates |
![]() /kissthis |
When words aren't strong enough to express your disdain, encourage them all to "Kiss this!" | Acquired through purchase of the Morrowind Collector's Edition. |
![]() /festivebell |
Ring in New Life with this festive bell-ringing emote! | Available as a Superior-level reward in Frost Atronach crates. |
![]() /flex |
Show off your mighty thews for all to admire! | Available in the Crown Store for 500 Crowns. |
![]() /mistletoe |
This emote requests a festive and seasonal public display of affection. Use with care! | Available as a Superior-level reward in Frost Atronach crates. |
![]() /mistletoeposterior |
A cheeky request for a rude public display of affection! | Available as a Superior-level reward in Frost Atronach crates. |
![]() /parchment |
Soul Gem beats Clippers, Clippers beat Parchment, Parchment beats Soul Gem. Ready? Go! | Part of the Soul Gem, Parchment, Clippers bundle purchasable in the Crown Store for 800 Crowns. |
![]() /esraj |
Perform rich music with a traditional Khajiiti instrument! Favored among string players in Rimmen, the esraj is played with a bow. | Available as a Superior-level reward in Baandari Pedlar Crates |
![]() /psijicglowglobe |
The sages of the Psijic Order employ glowglobes for a variety of purposes, including to provide illumination when studying scrolls and tomes late into the night. How this one wound up in Sunhold is anyone's guess. | Acquired by finding its seven Runebox Fragments in Sunhold, and combining them. |
![]() /rollingpin |
Express your emotions with a rolling pin, the best baking implement for angry rants! | Acquired by purchasing The Intrepid Gourmet Bundle in the Crown Store for 700 Crowns. |
![]() /sadface |
Sad Face: an exaggerated emote from the theatrical House of Reveries on Summerset Isle. | Available with the Summerset Collector's Edition. |
![]() /salty |
Slice, dice, and chop your ingredients with style. | Acquired by purchasing The Intrepid Gourmet Bundle in the Crown Store for 700 Crowns. |
![]() /showtime |
It's Showtime! No more delays—wave your hands to tell others it's time to bring it on! | Available as a Superior-level reward in Psijic Vault Crates. |
![]() /slicefood |
Slice, dice, and chop your ingredients with style. | Acquired by purchasing The Intrepid Gourmet Bundle in the Crown Store for 700 Crowns. |
![]() /soulgem |
Soul Gem beats Clippers, Clippers beat Parchment, Parchment beats Soul Gem. Ready? Go! | Part of the Soul Gem, Parchment, Clippers bundle purchasable in the Crown Store for 800 Crowns. |
![]() /tadah |
Ta-Dah!: an exaggerated emote from the theatrical House of Reveries on Summerset Isle. | Available with the Summerset Collector's Edition. |
![]() /teatime |
Invite your friends (or enemies) to join you in a lovely spot of tea!' | Acquired through purchase of the Morrowind Collector's Edition. |
![]() /whenever |
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![]() /whisperingclaw |
The Khajiiti order of Ziz Kurah often practice this kata to find balance within themselves. Now you can do the same. | Available as a Superior-level reward in Baandari Pedlar Crates |
![]() /mimewall |
(Silent scream.) "Let me out! I'm trapped behind an invisible wall! Help! No, really—invisible walls! Get me out of here! Isn't this convincing? Just look!". | Dragonscale Crates, as a Superior-level reward. |
/trebuchet | Let the games begin! With this portable trebuchet, you can wage a yard war and toast to your victories over the ensuing feast. | Obtained by earning the "Siege Specialist" achievement. |
/siegestomper | What happens when those other alliance dare take your keep? Show them by stomping all over their puny defenses, yeah? | Combine 30 Arena Gladiator Proofs with an Arena Gladiator’s Revenge |
/arachnophobia | Do you feel something? On your back? Is that a … spider? | Gloomspore Crown Crates |
/wardingsymbol | The world can be an awful, terrible, no-good place filled with undead. Ward them all off with Arkay's help. (Caution: Does not actually ward off undead.) | New Moon Crown Crate |
/arrowtoknee | Express all the angst and agony of taking an arrow to the knee! | Greymoor Collector's Edition |
/barkeep | Exhibit your mastery over proffering powerful potables in clean containers! | Ayleid Crown Crate |
/biteme | An obvious request for a vampiric blessing. | Nightfall Crown Crate |
/blowbubbles | Pull out your wand, blow some bubbles, and watch them drift in the air. | Iron Atronach Crown Crate |
/boozyboot | Need to slake a deep thirst? Partake of your favorite beverage the Lonely Troll way by quaffing a boot full of it! | Akaviri Potentate Crown Crate |
/catcontemplation | Contemplate the Lunar Lattice like a true Khajiit, thinking deep feline thoughts and totally not taking a cat nap. | Elsweyr Collector's Edition |
/chaosballboom | Riding high on your latest triumph, you slam the Chaos Ball into the ground. Good idea? Maybe not. But it was fun to watch. | Occasionally received as a reward from Battlemaster Rivyn's Reward Box, earned by completing Battlegrounds |
/chaosballvictory | You've done it! You have the Chaos Ball! Time to rub your superior play in the opposition's faces! | Occasionally received as a reward from Battlemaster Rivyn's Reward Box, earned by completing Battlegrounds |
/chattyhand | Sometimes the only way to have a decent conversation and get a straight answer is to talk to your own hand. Right? | Dragonscale Crown Crate |
/chefkiss | Sublime doesn't even begin to describe the perfection you just experienced. No, for that only a gesture will do—this gesture! | Grim Harlequin Crown Crates |
/crochet | Take some time away from adventuring to crochet using your favorite yarn. | Iron Atronach Crown Crate |
/bannercovenant | Display your alliance's banner with pride and honor! | Combine 10 Alliance Standard-Bearer's Emblems, available by opening Pellinal's Midyear Boon Boxes, with Alliance Standard-Bearer's License, available for purchase from Praedicant Maera |
/daysoflights | Spread the holiness of the Day of Lights wherever you venture with your own magical light. Whether those around you dance or pray, they'll thank you for wishing their farming and fishing efforts well. | Ayleid Crown Crate |
/desertrainkata | Wield a sword in this kata practiced by adepts in the Khajiiti order of Rawlith Khaj. | Bandaari Pedlar Crown Crate |
/dragoncall | Khajiit merchants insist that this "Dragon call" can summon the beasts as surely as a duck-call summons waterfowl. While its effect on Dragons remains a matter of debate, everyone agrees that its clatter attracts irritated friends and neighbors. | Crown Store |
/drinkhorn | Dragon Hunters like you deserve only the best beverage in the best container. Drink out of the horn of a Dragon - potentially one that you yourself have slain! | Crown Store |
/drinkskull | The skulls of your enemies make fine containers for your favorite beverage. Here's to you, skulldrinker. Here's to you. | New Moon Crown Crate |
/bannerebonheart | Display your alliance's banner with pride and honor! | Combine 10 Alliance Standard-Bearer's Emblems, available by opening Pellinal's Midyear Boon Boxes, with Alliance Standard-Bearer's License, available for purchase from Praedicant Maera |
/falkreathfrolic | Join in on the exuberant folk dance of Falkreath! | Nightfall Crown Crate |
/felinehygiene | Nothing is more important to a self-respecting Khajiit than proper grooming! Clean those ears and whiskers. | Elsweyr Collector's Edition |
/festivalbeggar | Traditionally, the Witches Festival encourages beggars to ask for alms and children to ask for treats. Er, what's your excuse, hero? | Hollowjack Crown Crate |
/festivebellring | Ring in New Life with this festive bell-ringing emote! | Frost Atronach Crown Crates |
/festivetreats | The Witches Festival encourages beggars to ask for alms and children to beg for treats. Now you can oblige them with this kindly behavior. Be generous while you can, for as the witched and haunts remind us, life is short! | Hollowjack Crown Crate |
/fightme | These jerks are really asking for it! When you're ready to settle an argument the old-fashioned way, express it with this aggressive emote. | Grim Harlequin Crown Crate |
/firesalts | Nothing says spicy like a sprinkle of fire salts! | Iron Atronach Crown Crate |
/firespinning | Amaze and perhaps even hypnotize onlookers with your skills at spinning fire. A perfect complement to knife juggling, fire breathing, and other festival activities! | Sovngarde Crown Crate |
/goutfangkata | Master the flow of energy in this kata from the Khajiiti order of Vrin-Thak. | Bandaari Pedlar Crown Crate |
/guarstomp | Do the Guar Stomp! Rahrr! Wave your tiny hands! Grahrr! Stomp your reptile feet! GUAR! | Collect all 7 Runebox fragments from the Elsweyr Prologue quests |
/hiss | Whether you're indicating your need for extreme personal space or simply making your displeasure known, hissing is a versatile and expressive tool. | Sovngarde Crown Crate |
/egghatch | Is this a chaurus egg? About to hatch? Nope! | Gloomspore Crown Crates |
/jugglepumpkin | Among the hard-bitten warriors of the Undaunted, no feat of dexterity is more admired than the Autumnal Ornamental Gourd Triple-Toss, also known as "Jugglin' Pumpkins." Do you like hearty applause and sincere adulation? Try it! | Hollowjack Crown Crate |
/karthwatchbanner | Brandish the banner of Karthwatch. Long stand the Tower! | Akaviri Potentate Crown Crate |
/lichen | Wave your favorite glowing fungus in the air. | Gloomspore Crown Crates |
/marshmallowtreat | Toast your marshmallows and eat the ooey-gooey result. Tasty! | Witches Festival |
/memorialtoast | Pour out a libation to those fallen heroes who walked your path with you—or who came before you. | Sovngarde Crown Crate |
/misersmuse | The feel of coins in your hands delights your senses, stoking your avaricious imagination. | Ayleid Crown Crate |
/sweetroll | Look for your missing sweetroll. Where did it go? This is important to know! | Greymoor Collector's Edition |
/morthalbanner | Flourish the banner of Morthal. For Hjaalmarch! | Akaviri Potentate Crown Crate |
/offerweapon | Kneel and offer up your arms to one worthy of your trust. This gesture varies depending upon what kind of weapon the user has equipped. | Blackwood Collector's Edition |
/onyourmark | Signal that it's time to start with this emote. Ready? Set. Go! | Gloomspore Crown Crates |
/ownthrone | You own it. Now show it. That throne is yours! | Ayleid Crown Crate |
/pedlarbeckoning | No merchant beckons a customer with more charm and enthusiasm than a Baandari Pedlar! | Elsweyr Collector's Edition |
/petplant | Your plant is such a precious little leafy thing! You love it so much, and it loves you, and you love each other! So much love! | Grim Harlequin Crown Crate |
/playesraj | Perform rich music with a traditional Khajiiti instrument! Favored among string players in Rimmen, the esraj is played with a bow. | Baandari Pedlar Crown Crate |
/ragnarthered | Perform "Ragnar the Red" on a lute. Thrill your audience with your skilled string rendition of this piece! | Greymoor Collector's Edition |
/playtinyviolin | This emote allows you to fully express just how … ahem … sad you find something—no words needed! | Nightfall Crown Crate |
/dragontrophy | Dragon Hunters often polish a trophy from their past battles to help them focus before the next battle. This Dragon trophy is yours to focus upon. Perhaps polish it a little? It's got a speck right...there. No, no. There. | Crown Store |
/pondermap | "Huh. Wait. No. Maybe this way? No? Who drew this so-called map?"—every adventurer ever | Nightfall Crown Crate |
/cosmicstarburst | Is that a new sun? A falling star? No! It's an exhibition of your psijic power. Glorious! | Nightfall Crown Crate |
/glowglobe | The sages of the Psijic Order employ glowglobes for a variety of purposes, including to provide illumination when studying scrolls and tomes late into the night. How this one wound up in Sunhold is anyone's guess. | Find 7 Runebox Fragments in Sunhold and combine |
/ragereach | Sometimes you just need to let all the rage out. All of it. | Combine 30 Siege of Cyrodiil Merits with a Siege of Cyrodiil Commendation |
/scarecrowpose | Ready to fend off pesky scarecrows without the slightest provocation … or not? | Sovngarde Crown Crate |
/scorchingchaosball | Ooh, ouch, too hot to handle! Quick, pass along the Chaos Ball before it burns your hands! | Occasionally received as a reward from Battlemaster Rivyn's Reward Box, earned by completing Battlegrounds |
/skullponder | "It is well to ponder the inevitability of death, for then we must consider how best to use what life we're given, yes?" -- Chaplain Jorden, Priest of Arkay | Hollowjack Crown Crate |
/solitudebanner | Display the banner of Solitude. By the wolf! | Akaviri Potentate Crown Crate |
/spicysoup | Clear up those sinuses with a nice bowl of zesty soup. Taste the heat! | Iron Atronach Crown Crate |
/summonbat | Bats are cute, yes? And you want one hanging from your finger, of course. Only monsters don't want to let bats hang from their fingers. You're not a monster, are you? | New Moon Crown Crate |
/tamelightning | The power of lightning crackles between your fingers. Impressive! | Nightfall Crown Crate |
/throweggs | Convey your utter disdain for that which offends you by hurling a rotten egg at it. And hey: stay classy! | Hollowjack Crown Crate |
/tracker | Carefully examine the traces of your prey's passage. No doubt about it: they went this way! | Hollowjack Crown Crate |
/twothumbsup | Ask not who has two thumbs up—it's you. | Grim Harlequin Crown Crate |
/wallpantomime | (Silent scream.) "Let me out! I'm trapped behind an invisible wall! Help! No, really—invisible walls! Get me out of here! Isn't this convincing? Just look!" | Dragonscale Crown Crate |
/washyourdamnhands | No. Seriously. | Daily Reward (Oct 2020) |
/whisperingclawkata | The Khajiiti order of Ziz Kurah often practice this kata to find balance within themselves. Now you can do the same. | Baandari Pedlar Crown Crate |
/wickerman | It's that glorious time - that moment when you can burn the wickerman. But...that burning smell is you! | "Harrowstorm Explorer" |
Air the Heir | High Isle Collector's Edition | |
Boozy Boot | High Isle Collector's Edition | |
Cardsharp | "The Tournament Begins" in High Isle | |
Let There Be Lichen! | High Isle Collector's Edition | |
Sapphire Heraldry Horn 1 | Founder's Foe achievement in Tales of Tribute | |
Sapphire Heraldry Horn 2 | Tribute Tactician achievement in Tales of Tribute | |
Sapphire Heraldry Horn 3 | High Roller achievement in Tales of Tribute | |
Sailor's Sextant | Can be obtained by completing the “Fate’s Secrets” achievement. | |
Lost in the Woods | Can be obtained by completing the “Scribes of Fate Scout” achievement. | |
Card Conjuring | Acquired by completing the achievement "Card Conjurer." |
Trivia
A fan contest was held via youtube to select emotes and were announced on the official site.
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Missing Crown Store emote /eggscramble. You play hackysack with an egg.
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would like /faceslap - there are a few I'd like to just slap. not kill, smack their face!
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I'm doing them but it says cannot play emote at this time and I have gone to safe places help
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what is the worship emote where the character kneels then proceeds to bend down to the floor then back up again then repeats the up then down then up process
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what is the worship emote where the character kneels then proceeds to bend down to the floor then back up again then repeats the up then down then up process
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