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Expansion for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr
2026
Rules assistance for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr
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The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr is an expansion for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Josh J. Carlson, Michael Gernes, Josh Wielgus, Logan Giannini, Salem Scott, and Ryan Howard and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up.
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About the game
Home to the Khajiit, Elsweyr is a land of deserts and canyons. Political intrigue abounds in this domain, and dragons prowl the skies, devouring the luckless and unaware. As the fate of Tamriel hangs in the balance, new classes of adventurers make their mark in The Elder Scrolls; thieves and berserkers put their thumbs on the scale and curry favor with the guilds. And unique skills are commonplace in Elsweyr—medium armor and soul magic are ready for the brave and the curious. In Elsweyr, navigating the map is a dangerous affair. A powerful dragon rules the sky, and it will pursue you throughout the campaign, making overland encounters much more trepidatious! Thieves prioritize positioning and covet new items, but can surprise unsuspecting enemies with their fatigue-reducing, damage-dealing Dark Vigor ability. Berserkers who fall below full health will enter a rage, triggering tenacity-filled attacks and endangering anyone close to them. Medium Armor focuses on clearing your cooldown track and crafting agility-based builds instead of pure damage mitigation. Soul Magic ensnares the souls of your enemies and then unleashes them from your active slots for powerful bonus effects. In a land full of complexity, what will you seek first?
Mechanics
Publishers
- Chip Theory Games
- Moona Games
- ZeniMax Media Inc
- Bethesda Softworks, LLC
Questions and answers
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr is 120–240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr are: Josh J. Carlson, Michael Gernes, Josh Wielgus, Logan Giannini, Salem Scott, and Ryan Howard. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr as an expansion for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era to use it. Check that your edition of The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.