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Have you ever felt limited in your gameplay options? With the arrival of the new scribing system in ESO, you now have a way to unlock skills that can be reshaped and tailored to your own playstyle. This ESO Scribing guide will walk you through how the system works, what it offers, and how you can use it to expand your arsenal of abilities and fine-tune your character build.
The scribing system in ESO essentially works like a skill constructor. You choose the effects you want, attach them to abilities, and then create unique combinations that can drastically alter your class gameplay. By combining different effects and finding synergies with your current toolkit, you can build entirely new playstyles, making your character far more versatile and powerful.
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The scribing system might look intimidating at first, but once you understand the basics, it’s actually very simple. Here are the main elements of Scribing:

Unlike Antiquities, scribing doesn’t introduce a dedicated skill line. Instead, you just head to the designated Scribing altar. As long as you have at least one Ink, a few Scripts, and an unlocked Grimoire, you can get started immediately. Keep in mind that every modification to a skill requires Ink. Both swapping and adding elements will consume it.
Each Grimoire has a core ability effect that always remains, but you can then insert up to three additional elements known as Focus, Signature, and Affix Scripts. This is where the real customization begins.
Unlocking scribing requires a few specific steps. First, you must own the Gold Road expansion—this system is locked behind it. Next, head to Skingrad, find the Mage’s Guild, and speak with Adept Irnard Rirnil. He’ll start you on a quest called “The Second Era of Scribing.”

After completing that, proceed to finish The Wing of the Indrik. Doing so will unlock the Scribing Altar, giving you permanent access. Completing Wing quests will also grant you additional Grimoires and Scripts.
Here is the full set of rewards tied to the quests:
| Quest | Rewards |
|---|---|
| The Wing of the Indrik | - Scholarium Grimoire Vendor becomes available - Luminous Ink becomes a rare monster drop |
| The Wing of the Gryphon | - Focus Scripts become available as rewards - Focus Scripts can be bought from the Scholarium Vendor |
| The Wing of the Dragon | - Signature Scripts become available as rewards - Signature Scripts can be bought from the Scholarium Vendor and the Infinite Archive Vendor - Scripts can be unlocked in Mage Guilds and through Class Mastery |
| The Wing of the Netch | - Affix Scripts become available as rewards - Affix Scripts can be bought from the Scholarium Vendor and the Infinite Archive Vendor - Luminous Ink now has a chance to drop from crafting materials nodes |
| The Wing of the Crow | - Unlocks Soul Burst Grimoire - Unlocks True-Sight Viewing Emote - Unlocks 1 SP (Skill Point) |
Be sure to complete all quests if you want access to the entire range of Grimoires and Scripts.

Luminous Ink is absolutely essential for scribing, since every ability modification consumes it. The item is classified as miscellaneous material and, if you have ESO+, it will be stored in your crafting bag.
Ways to acquire it include:
While you can obtain Ink through multiple avenues, resource farming tends to be the most consistent method.
A scribing Grimoire represents a new ability tied to an existing skill line. First, you must unlock access to it, then purchase it for 50,000 gold. Buying a duplicate later costs only 10,000 gold.
Here’s the list of Grimoires, their effects, and how to obtain them:
| Grimoire | Skill Line | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Elemental Explosion | Destruction Staff | Complete the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Mender’s Bond | Restoration Staff | Complete the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Shield Throw | One Hand and Shield | Complete the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Smash | Two-Handed | Complete the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Soul Burst | Soul Magic | Finish the Wing of the Crow quest; then complete the Second Era of Scribing on other characters |
| Wield Soul | Soul Magic | Automatically unlocked during the Scribing tutorial quest |
| Torchbearer | Fighters Guild | Complete the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Trample | Assault | Complete the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Traveling Knife | Dual Wield | Complete the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Ulfsild’s Contingency | Mages Guild | Complete the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Vault | Bow | Complete the Wing of the Indrik quest |
To summarize: Grimoires are unlocked through completing specific quests and purchased from the Scholarium. Some, like Soul Burst, require extra steps such as achievements or additional quests. Others are automatically granted during the tutorial.
Scripts are the second vital component of scribing. They add extra effects or modifiers to your Grimoires. Scripts are divided into three categories:

Each type of Script is unlocked by completing specific Wing quests. Once unlocked, you need to obtain the Scripts themselves. Here’s how they’re categorized:
| Script | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Magic Damage | Earned through the Second Era of Scribing quest |
| Healing | Earned through completing the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Physical Damage | Collected from the Mages Guild (Vulkhel Guard - Auridon) |
| Stun | Collected from the Mages Guild (Daggerfall - Glenumbra) |
| Damage Shield | Collected from the Mages Guild (Davon’s Watch - Stonefalls) |
| Bleed Damage | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Disease Damage | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Dispel | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Flame Damage | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Frost Damage | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Generate Ultimates | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Immobilize | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Knockback | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Mitigation | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Multi-target | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Poison Damage | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Pull | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Restore Resources | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Shock Damage | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Taunt | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Trauma | Acquired through dailies (Rewards of the Worthy, Mages Guild, and Delves) after acquiring the Sigil of Luminary Gryphon |
| Script | How To Obtain |
|---|---|
| Lingering Torment | Earned through the Second Era of Scribing quest |
| Sage’s Remedy | Earned through completing the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Warrior’s Opportunity | Collected from the Mages Guild (Elden Root - Grahtwood) |
| Druid’s Resurgence | Collected from the Mages Guild (Wayrest - Stormhaven) |
| Hunter’s Snare | Collected from the Mages Guild (Mournhold - Deshaan) |
| Fencer’s Parry | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Cavalier’s Charge | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Growing Impact | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Gladiator’s Tenacity | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Warmage’s Defense | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Wayfarer’s Mastery | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Thief’s Swiftness | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Knight’s Valor | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Anchorite’s Potency | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Anchorite’s Cruelty | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Crusader’s Defiance | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Leeching Thirst | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Immobilizing Strike | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Assassin’s Misery | Acquired through dailies (Cyrodiil, world bosses, and Fighters Guild) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Dragon |
| Class Mastery | Acquired by collecting 50 Class Mastery scraps, which can be earned through master writs, trials, dungeons, arenas, and PvP (drop rate is very low) |
| Script | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Breach | Earned through the Second Era of Scribing quest |
| Resolve | Earned through completing the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Off Balance | Earned through completing the Wing of the Indrik quest |
| Vitality | Collected from the Mages Guild (Rawl’ka - Reaper’s March) |
| Maim | Collected from the Mages Guild (Riften - The Rift) |
| Vulnerability | Collected from the Mages Guild (Evermore - Bangkorai) |
| Berserk | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Brittle | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Brutality and Sorcery | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Courage | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Cowardice | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Defile | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Empower | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Enervation | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Evasion | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Expedition | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Force | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Heroism | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Intellect and Endurance | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Interrupt | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Lifesteal | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Magickasteal | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Mangle | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Protection | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Savagery and Prophecy | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
| Uncertainty | Acquired through dailies (World events, Undaunted, and Imperial City) after obtaining the Sigil of Luminary Netch |
Scripts can be bought from Chronicler Firandi, the Scholarium vendor, or from Filer Ool, a weekly vendor located in the Infinite Archive, Apocrypha.
| Script Type | Initial Price (Scholarium) | Initial Price (Archival Fortunes) | Discounted Price (Gold) | Discounted Price (Archival Fortunes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affix Scripts | 25k | 10k | 5k | 2k |
| Focus Scripts | 75k | 30k | 15k | 6k |
| Signature Scripts | 100k | 40k | 20k | 8k |
Scripts appear as items until consumed. Once you use them, your character permanently learns them. At that point, they can’t be traded or stored.
According to the developers, there are potentially over 4,000 different Grimoire-Script combinations in the scribing system. Below are some example setups that work well for different roles. Keep in mind that you should always adapt combinations to your build and playstyle.
Tank players can find great combos using Leaching Burst, Warding Contingency, and Heroic Torch.
| Grimoire | Focus Script | Signature Script | Affix Script |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lashing Burst | Pull | Hunter’s Snare | Interrupt |
| Leashing Soul | Pull | Druid’s Resurgence | Cowardice |
| Warding Contingency | Damage Shield | Gladiator’s Tenacity | Protection |
| Heroic Torch | Generate Ultimate | Gladiator’s Tenacity | Heroism |
Healers gain access to new mechanics with Grimoires that allow alternative ways to support allies.
| Grimoire | Focus Script | Signature Script | Affix Script |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mender’s Bond | Mitigation | Sage’s Remedy | Courage |
| Dazing Explosion | Stun | Druid’s Resurgence | Brittle |
DPS roles can explore poison-based DoT combinations for increased damage output.
| Grimoire | Focus Script | Signature Script | Affix Script |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venomous Knife | Poison Damage | Warrior’s Opportunity | Berserk |
Solo adventurers benefit from survivability-focused Grimoires, providing shields or control effects.
| Grimoire | Focus Script | Signature Script | Affix Script |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warding Burst | Damage Shield | Anchorite’s Potency | Resolve |
| Repelling Torch | Knockback | Hunter’s Snare | Mangle |
| Dazing Trample | Stun | Hunter’s Snare | Mangle |
You can unlock the Scribing System by starting the quest “The Second Era of Scribing” from Adept Irnard Rirnil in Skingrad. Completing this quest grants you access to the feature.
Scribing is a gameplay system that introduces eleven brand-new abilities, each of which can be customized with Scripts to alter their effects and functionality.
Grimoires are unique skills tied to the Scribing system. They act as base abilities that you can personalize by applying different Scripts.
Scripts become available after completing Wing questlines. Once unlocked, they can be purchased from vendors or earned through rewards such as daily challenges.
The scribing system introduces eleven new customizable skills that can be enhanced with up to three Scripts, allowing for thousands of possible ability variations. While it requires completing quests and gathering resources before you can fully explore its depth, the payoff is massive when it comes to expanding your character’s options.
You’ll need to work through a series of quests to unlock everything, collect resources like Ink, and gather Scripts across Tamriel. With enough gold, you can bypass some of the grind by buying Scripts outright. Once that’s done, you’re free to experiment and craft unique ability combinations that truly redefine your character’s gameplay.
That concludes our detailed ESO Scribing guide. We hope it has helped you understand this new system, and we’ll catch you in the next guide!