First announced during Xbox & Bethesda’s Developer_Direct, the upcoming chapter forThe Elder Scrolls Onlinedefinitely piqued fan interest with its brief initial glimpse. Players didn’t have to wait long to learn more about theNecromexpansion forElder Scrolls Onlineafter ZeniMax Online Studios released a cinematic trailer highlighting some of the aspects of the next Chapter, including the much anticipated Arcanist Class. Gamers might have to wait until June before they can play the powerful new Class, but excitement is already building for the new addition.
Ever since its launch back in 2014,The Elder Scrolls Onlinehas had a tumultuous ride. After its initial mixed reception, ZeniMax Online Studios and Bethesda were able to reverse the title’s fortunes and win fans over with its free-roaming exploration, expansive approach to the beloved world ofElder Scrolls, and multiplayer elements. A number of Chapters and DLCs have been released over the years, with additional content and updates alongside to help keep players engaged inThe Elder Scrolls Online, andthe newestNecromChapteris shaping up to be an exciting one.
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Introducing The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Chapter
Releasing as part of the Shadow Over Morrowind storyline,The Elder Scrolls Online: NecromChapter will join theScribes of FateDungeon DLC and an as-yet-unannounced 2023 DLC in telling an interconnected story centering around theDaedric Prince of Knowledge, Hermaeus Mora. Although each piece of content will be a standalone entry, they will all contribute to this overarching narrative, introducing both new areas for players to explore, returning aspects, and the addition of the Arcanist Class.
TheNecromChapter will let players uncover the various secrets and challenges hidden across both the Telvanni Peninsula and the Apocrypha, areas of Morrowind and Oblivion respectively. With over thirty hours of story content to sink their teeth into, gamers will be working as an agent of Hermaeus Mora as they investigate a “mysterious threat tothe Daedric Prince’s most closely guarded secrets.” Their paths will cross with familiar faces like Morag Tong assassin Naryu as well as new characters, and theNecromChapter will let players delve deeper into some of the weird and wonderful aspects ofElder Scrolls' world.
The New Arcanist Class
It’s beena while since a new Class was added toThe Elder Scrolls Online, so fans are understandably intrigued by the Arcanist and what they might be able to accomplish with their formidable magicka abilities. The six current classes inElder Scrolls Online– Necromancers, Wardens, Dragonknights, Sorcerers, Nightblades, and Templars – do involve some magical skillsets within their ranks, but the addition of the Arcanist adds a new dimension to the arcane arts and offers a more expansive option for players wanting to occupy that specific space.
Described on theElder Scrolls Onlinewebsite as masters of the “secret and forbidden knowledge of Apocrypha,” the Arcanist is “a powerful new class capable of destructive, restorative, or defensive magic by channeling arcane energies, ancient runes, and lost tomes of power.” Similar in some respects to the Necromancer Class,the Arcanist has the capability to both harm and healthrough magical methods, and this makes them a versatile choice that can operate as either offense, defense, or support in a player party. With moves like Apocryphal Gate to enable instantaneous portal travel and Abyssal Impact to deal damage, the Arcanist could be a popular addition toThe Elder Scrolls Online.
The Elder Scrolls Onlineis available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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