Oathbringer
The third Stormlight Archive novel widens the war for Roshar and the history beneath it.
Where it fits in the Cosmere
An epic of broken heroes, living storms, and ancient oaths on the world of Roshar.
to other Cosmere books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
Read first: Words of Radiance
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark Oathbringer (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the Cosmere with Oathbringer?
Not ideally — read Words of Radiance first. Oathbringer is #13 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere order.
What should I read before Oathbringer?
Read Words of Radiance before Oathbringer.
Where does Oathbringer fit in the Cosmere reading order?
Oathbringer is #13 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere reading order (#13 in publication order). The previous stop is Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection. Up next is Rhythm of War.