Emotes | Elder Scrolls Online Wiki

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

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.
/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.
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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.

Trivia

A fan contest was held via youtube to select emotes and were announced on the official site.