The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Bloodmoon expands Morrowind’s world with the harsh, snowy island of Solstheim, offering new landscapes, creatures, and a chilling storyline. Players can become a werewolf, explore a massive new region, and experience a fresh quest line that deepens the game’s lore. The DLC adds unique weapons, armor, and spells, while enhancing the game’s immersion with dynamic weather and a vibrant, open-world experience that builds on the original’s strengths.
The Dragonborn expansion takes you to the volcanic island of Solstheim, where ancient dragons and mysterious cultures await. Dive into a new storyline that expands the lore of Skyrim and introduces fresh quests, locations, and characters. Featuring new abilities, gear, and a ship to sail the seas, Dragonborn offers a rich, single-player experience that builds on the core game's open-world freedom. Encounter powerful foes, uncover hidden secrets, and become the legendary Dragonborn once more.
- Expansive new region with diverse environments
- Werewolf transformation adds unique gameplay
- Rich, lore‑heavy quest line
- High replay value with multiple endings
- Expansive new island with diverse environments
- Adds ship sailing for maritime exploration
- Introduces powerful new dragon shouts
- Rich storyline that deepens Skyrim lore
- Requires the original Morrowind base game
- Some bugs persist on modern systems
- Limited graphical upgrades compared to newer titles
- Some quests feel repetitive compared to base game
- Limited to single-player experience
- Higher difficulty may challenge casual players
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataSkyrim's Dragonborn DLC offers a cheaper, ship‑sailing expansion on Solstheim with new shouts, while Bloodmoon adds a werewolf transformation and requires the older Morrowind base game at a higher price.
Key differences
- •Dragonborn costs $9.99 vs Bloodmoon $39.99.
- •Dragonborn adds ship sailing and new dragon shouts; Bloodmoon adds werewolf transformation.
- •Bloodmoon requires the original Morrowind game; Dragonborn is standalone for Skyrim owners.
- •Dragonborn targets mature (ESRB M) audience; Bloodmoon is rated T.
- •Bloodmoon’s content is set in a snowy/volcanic Solstheim; Dragonborn’s Solstheim includes diverse environments and maritime areas.
Pricing & value
Dragonborn costs $9.99, far cheaper than Bloodmoon’s $39.99 for comparable DLC size.
Gameplay & fun factor
Both add new regions and abilities (ship sailing vs werewolf); each offers distinct but equally engaging mechanics.
Platform availability
Dragonborn runs on modern Skyrim platforms; Bloodmoon requires the older Morrowind engine and base game.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Both are single‑player only.
Content & replayability
Bloodmoon’s werewolf form and multiple endings boost replay value beyond Dragonborn’s linear storyline.
Difficulty & accessibility
Dragonborn is noted as higher difficulty that may challenge casual players, but overall less demanding than Bloodmoon’s AI improvements.
Graphics & performance
Dragonborn, released in 2012, benefits from newer engine updates versus Bloodmoon’s 2003 graphics.
Choose The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon if…
Morrowind owners seeking werewolf gameplay and deeper lore despite higher cost.
Choose The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn if…
Skyrim fans wanting affordable new content and ship exploration.
Common questions
Do I need the base game to play each DLC?
Yes, Bloodmoon requires the original Morrowind game; Dragonborn requires Skyrim but no additional DLC.
Which DLC offers more unique gameplay mechanics?
Dragonborn adds ship sailing and new dragon shouts; Bloodmoon adds a werewolf transformation.
Is the price difference justified by content?
Dragonborn is $9.99 and adds a new island and ship mechanics; Bloodmoon is $39.99 and adds werewolf form and multiple endings.