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 |
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. |
![]() /whenever |
||
![]() /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. |
Trivia
A fan contest was held via youtube to select emotes and were announced on the official site.
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
23 Jan 2020 01:31
would like /faceslap - there are a few I'd like to just slap. not kill, smack their face!
- Anonymous
22 Apr 2017 23:41
I'm doing them but it says cannot play emote at this time and I have gone to safe places help
- Anonymous
27 Mar 2017 06:11
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
- Anonymous
27 Mar 2017 05:52
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
14 Oct 2020 02:20
How do you pick the foremans pocket to get the key
0
+10
-1