The Elder Scrolls Online Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
The Elder Scrolls Online lets you play in first person or third person. Game Accessibility Guidelines cites its separate first-person and third-person field of view options, configurable head bob and configurable camera sensitivity, and Can I Play That? adds that camera shake intensity can be adjusted. Checked October 2026.
PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox · first-person and third-person · Has comfort settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- The Elder Scrolls Online runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox.
- The camera is first-person and third-person.
- Player reports place it in the moderate band for motion sickness.
- The game ships a full set of comfort settings.
- 4 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with First person FOV (and third person FOV).
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Why The Elder Scrolls Online can trigger motion sickness
In first person the camera bobs as you walk, and the field of view sets how much of the world you see. The game lets you adjust head bob, field of view and camera shake, so you can tune all three.
- First-person head bob
- Screen shake
- A first-person field of view you may need to widen
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Comfort settings in The Elder Scrolls Online
The Elder Scrolls Online ships a full set of comfort settings.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| First person FOV (and third person FOV) | In-game settings | Raise it a little at a time. Game Accessibility Guidelines notes separate field of view options for first and third person |
| Head bob | In-game settings | Lower it toward the minimum |
| Camera shake intensity | In-game settings | Lower it |
| Camera sensitivity | In-game settings | Lower it if camera turns feel too quick |
One guide explains these settings for every game: how field of view, motion blur, head bob and camera shake trigger motion sickness.
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What helps beyond the settings
- Lower head bob and camera shake in the camera settings
- Raise the first-person field of view a little at a time
- Play in third person if first person still bothers you, and take breaks between sessions
The fixes people reach for once they step away from the screen are covered separately, with the trials attached: the remedy verdicts.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Elder Scrolls Online have a head bob setting?
Yes. Game Accessibility Guidelines lists configurable head bob among its camera options, and Can I Play That? says head bobbing can be adjusted.
Can I change the field of view in The Elder Scrolls Online?
Yes. Game Accessibility Guidelines notes separate field of view options for first person and third person. This page could not confirm the range.
Can I reduce camera shake in The Elder Scrolls Online?
Yes. Can I Play That? says camera shake intensity can be adjusted, along with field of view and head bobbing.
Other game motion-sickness guides
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Based on publicly reported player experiences and each game's documented settings, as of October 2026. Settings menus change with updates, so check your version. Game names are trademarks of their respective owners; Dizzout is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Motion-sickness sensitivity varies by person, so this is informational, not a game review or a substitute for a doctor's advice.