The Elder Scrolls: Blades successfully translates the core 'feel' of a Bethesda dungeon crawler to the palm of your hand. While it's more linear than its console counterparts, the touch-based combat is surprisingly tactile and strategic. Timing your blocks and swings feels impactful, and the elemental system adds a layer of preparation that rewards smart players. The loop of diving into a dungeon, gathering resources, and returning to rebuild your town is incredibly addictive.
Graphically, it remains one of the most stunning games on the App Store. The lighting in the dungeons and the detail on the armor sets are top-tier. Critics often point to the chest timers, but for a free-to-play experience, the amount of lore and custom content available is impressive. Whether you're climbing the ranks in the Arena or pushing through the infinite floors of the Abyss, there is a legitimate Elder Scrolls experience here that honors the franchise's legacy while adapting to the mobile format.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.31Tue Mar 07 2023
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From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Skyrim, comes The Elder Scrolls: Blades – a classic dungeon crawler reimagined.
The Blades, the Empire’s top agents, are forced into exile. On the run, you return to your hometown to find it destroyed.
KEY FEATURES:
QUEST and Experience stunning dungeon adventures.
CREATE and customize your city, restoring it to greatness.
CONQUER your friends and rivals in epic one-on-one Arena battles.
CREATE any character you want and discover unique weapons, armor, and abilities.
MASTER the never-ending Abyss with a cutting-edge combat system.
Works with: iPhone SE, 6S, 7, 8, X, XS, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, Ipad Mini 4, Mini 5, iPad Air 2, Air 2019, iPad 2017-19, iPad Pro
DOES NOT SUPPORT: iPhone 5s, 6, 6 Plus, iPad Air, Mini 2, Mini 3, iPod Touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Skyrim, comes The Elder Scrolls: Blades – a classic dungeon crawler reimagined.
The Blades, the Empire’s top agents, are forced into exile. On the run, you return to your hometown to find it destroyed.
KEY FEATURES:
QUEST and Experience stunning dungeon adventures.
CREATE and customize your city, restoring it to greatness.
CONQUER your friends and rivals in epic one-on-one Arena battles.
CREATE any character you want and discover unique weapons, armor, and abilities.
MASTER the never-ending Abyss with a cutting-edge combat system.
Works with: iPhone SE, 6S, 7, 8, X, XS, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, Ipad Mini 4, Mini 5, iPad Air 2, Air 2019, iPad 2017-19, iPad Pro
DOES NOT SUPPORT: iPhone 5s, 6, 6 Plus, iPad Air, Mini 2, Mini 3, iPod Touch










From Bethesda Game Studios, The Elder Scrolls: Blades is a classic dungeon crawler reimagined for mobile. Players take on the role of a member of the Blades, the Empire’s top agents. After returning home to find your town destroyed, you must embark on quests to restore it to its former glory. The game features three main modes: Town (the main story and city building), Arena (real-time PvP combat), and Abyss (an endless roguelike challenge). With thousands of weapons, armor sets, and spells to unlock, it offers deep customization in the signature Elder Scrolls style.
Stunning Console-Quality Graphics
Real-time PvP Arena Battles
Endless Roguelike Abyss Mode
Custom City Building
Advanced Character Customization
Prioritize building the Smithy and Alchemist shop first. These allow you to upgrade your gear and brew essential health potions which are vital for surviving higher-level dungeons.
Bethesda is putting up the original server blades for The Elder Scrolls Online for sale on its website to celebrate the game's 10-year anniversary.
GameSpot Tue May 27 2025
One original server blade for The Elder Scrolls Online is being decommissioned, so Bethesda has chosen to create a collectible with its...
GamesHub Tue May 27 2025
It's a somewhat competent Elder Scrolls experience on mobile, and there are a few things I really like about it. But Bethesda has not been able to resist the...
Forbes Mon May 27 2019
To celebrate a decade of The Elder Scrolls Online, Bethesda is selling slices of the game's original server blades.
Video Games Chronicle Tue May 27 2025
Blades is an all-new Elder Scrolls game from Bethesda Game Studios. Launching in fall 2018, Blades will be free-to-play on iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
Bethesda.net Fri Jul 27 2018
The Elder Scrolls: Blades reached 1 million downloads on iOS one week after being available by invitation only early access.
gamesbeat.com Wed Aug 27 2025
Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online turned 10 years old…a year ago. But that isn't stopping the publisher from celebrating the anniversary a...
Kotaku Tue May 27 2025
The Elder Scrolls: Blades is available now for IOS and Android. Coming soon to Switch and you can even carry your progress over to that version when available.
GameTyrant Sat Jul 27 2019
Switch 2 release when? - Ahead of Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct next month, the rumour about Bethesda's 2006 action-RPG The Elder Scrolls IV:...
Nintendo Life Sun Apr 27 2025
To commemorate the MMO's 11 years of life, Bethesda has chosen to dissemble an original Elder Scrolls Online server blade and peddle it for $110.
GamesRadar+ Tue May 27 2025
Combat is all about timing. Hold your strike until the circle fills for a critical hit, and use your shield to stun enemies just as they are about to attack you.
No, it is a mission-based dungeon crawler with a hub-style town, though the environments are very large and detailed.