How Many Quests Can You Have in ESO? (And Should You Do Them All?)

As a passionate adventurer in the vast and vibrant world of Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), you may often find your quest journal hitting the maximum limit of 25 tracked quests. This cap is intended to encourage focusing your efforts instead of being overwhelmed by dozens of unfinished adventures.

But with thousands of quests available across Tamriel, what does this limit really mean? And is it feasible (or even advisable) to try and complete every ESO quest out there?

In this guide, I‘ll cover all facets of ESO quest tracking to help you manage your journal effectively:

What Types of Quests Count Towards the 25 Max Limit?

I easily hit the quest limit in my early days, not realizing the variety of quests that contributed to filling my journal up:

Table: Quest Types That Can Reach the 25 Max Active Limit

As you can see, quests pile up extremely quickly. Even focusing on a single zone, you might soon have a dozen quests from the main story, side content, delves and more.

Across the entire game, the number of quests numbering in the thousands is daunting. Let‘s analyze that more closely.

Just How Many ESO Quests Exist Across Tamriel?

To date, ESO offers well over 2,350 total quests spread across the base game zones, DLC game packs, Chapters and annual expansion zones. Here‘s a breakdown:

• Over 1,500 quests in the 23 base game zones
• Around 300 additional quests per Chapter expansion (Elsweyr, Blackwood, etc.)
• About 150 extra quests in smaller DLC zones (Thieves Guild, Murkmire, etc.)
• New quests added every major update (High Isle, Firesong)

Assuming the average quest takes 15-20 minutes, if you did every ESO quest available right now, it would take over 800 hours, or 33 full days /played.

And that‘s not even includingrepeatable quests like crafting writs! Suffice to say, you won‘t run out of things to do anytime soon.

But as /u/BuildingAirships on Reddit explains:

"There are SO many zones and quests that you’d probably get bored before you ran out of content to do."

So is it really ideal or enjoyable try to complete everything?

Should You Try to Complete All ESO Quests? Player Perspectives

Many ESO players agree that attempting every single quest leads to burnout. With so many packed in, quality will vary drastically.

As /Arzyel77/ on forums notes:

"I‘d say maybe complete one faction first, do the main questline and supplement it with a healthy dose of side content and exploration. But save some for later too!"

Prioritizing the faction storylines and mixing in side content seems to be a common recommendation. This helps avoid the feeling of checking quests off a list.

Others suggest focusing on whales locations or types interest you rather than "100%" completion, as /u/QuitAggravating2811/ likes:

"I just go zone by zone and do everything each zone has to offer while I‘m there. Keeps it feeling fresh and I‘m not as anxious to rush and complete stuff."

With the flexibility of ESO‘s open world design, you can tailor your experience based on your personal preferences instead of obligation.

In Summary:

• Attempting literally every quest risks burning out
• Prioritize zone main stories first
• Mix in healthy side quests spontaneously
• Consider what types of quests or stories intrigue you rather than all
• Revisit old zones as your desire shifts

The key is enjoying the depth of adventures ESO offers without turning it into a checklist!

Tips on Managing Your Quest Log With the 25 Max Limit

While you may not want to track all 2,350+ quests simultaneously, here are some tips to manage your journal so you can keep adventuring:

Check Frequently – Review your Journal tab often to turn completed quests in and make room.

Abandon If Losing Interest – No shame in dropping quests you‘re bored of halfway through!

Use Sorting Tools – The in-game sorting helps prioritize Main Story vs Side Content.

Focus on One Zone at a Time – Resist grabbing every nearby quest to avoid too much clutter.

Coordinate With Friends – Group questing lets you share progress in your limited slots.

Take Notes – Jot down a list of quests you want to return to manually later.

With some diligent quest log management as you journey across Tamriel, you‘ll continue having amazing adventures without being restricted by the 25 quest cap!