The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Introduces New Arcanist Class, Zones, & More for Tamriel’s Adventurers
Master the new Arcanist class as you explore mainland Morrowind’s eastern coast in The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom!
Announced as part of the Developer_Direct and ESO Global Reveal, The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom arrives June 20 on Xbox consoles. ESO’s biggest release of 2023 introduces a new class, zones, and storyline for you and your fellow adventurers to learn, explore, and discover.
Wield the Power of Oblivion
Necrom introduces an all-new class — the Arcanist — which allows you to master three new skill lines (Herald of the Tome, Curative Runeforms, and Apocryphal Soldier). Each new skill line draws from Oblivion to help you deal damage, support your allies, and absorb punishment. As an Arcanist, you can call upon Runeblades, which launch Oblivion-empowered projectiles at your foes, or the Apocryphal Gate, which summons a portal to assist your party’s mobility.
With the Arcanist’s new Crux system, you can use select Arcanist abilities to generate a new resource called Crux that you can then spend to empower other abilities. How you spend your Crux can make a big impact on the way you play your Arcanist, and those that take the time to truly master all the Lord of Knowledge’s gifts can become truly formidable.
Explore New Worlds
Necrom also introduces two new zones for you to explore. Situated along the eastern coast of mainland Morrowind, the Telvanni Peninsula is home to the mysterious mages of House Telvanni and the great city of Necrom. For the first time since The Elder Scrolls: Arena, you can walk the solemn streets of this Dark Elf spiritual center.
In addition, this Chapter unveils Apocrypha, Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Oblivion. Do you dare venture deep into the Daedric Prince of Knowledge’s world to discover the mind-bending wonders of the Endless Library and even stranger locations?
Both zones feature their own quests, NPCs, challenges (such as world bosses, delves, public dungeons, a Trial, and an all-new kind of world event), and rewards — including new achievements, titles, item sets, collectibles, and more. Necrom also introduces two new companions to join you in your adventures, a Redguard Arcanist Azandar Al-Cybiades and Argonian Warden Sharp-as-Night!
Shadows Threaten Tamriel & Oblivion
Part of the Shadow Over Morrowind adventure, the upcoming Necrom Chapter continues a story that begins with the Scribes of Fate DLC. Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Oblivion has come under threat from a mysterious foe, and the Prince of Knowledge needs a champion to help defend a secret that if revealed could unravel reality itself.
While each release this year features standalone stories, each also builds upon and expands the larger Shadow Over Morrowind adventure. What you may discover in the dungeons of the Scribes of Fate DLC has consequences for the characters and events of the Necrom Chapter. A compelling, intertwined tale awaits!
Pre-Purchase Necrom Now
Master the new Arcanist class, venture into the Telvanni Peninsula and Apocrypha, and defend Hermaeus Mora from threats unknown in The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom — arriving this June 20, 2023, for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-purchase Necrom today from the Microsoft Store to receive unique bonus rewards at launch and immediate access to the Sadrith Mora Spore Steed mount and Sadrith Mora Spore Pony pet (The Sadrith Mora Spore Pony pet is available only until April 18, 2022).
The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Necrom
Bethesda Softworks
• Sadrith Mora Steed & Pony* pair Get the following at launch:
• Sadrith Mora Formal Attire costume
• Apocryphal Bookwyrm pet
• x1 Unfeathered crate
• x3 Treasure maps
• x2 Experience scrolls (+100% for 1 hour) COLLECTION The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Necrom is like “8-games-in-one” and best for adventurers who wish to access the Deluxe items, plus all major Chapter zones, biomes and quest arcs from across Tamriel. The Deluxe Collection: Necrom includes the base game, Necrom, Deluxe items and all previous Chapters, as below. • Necrom (NEW for 2023)
• High Isle
• Blackwood
• Greymoor • Elsweyr • Summerset
• Morrowind
• Base game NECROM** UNLOCK THE NEW CLASS – Become empowered by the secrets of Apocrypha and the forbidden knowledge of Hermaeus Mora. The Arcanist is a powerful new Class capable of destructive, restorative, or defensive magic by channelling the arcane, ancient runes, and lost tomes of power. ALL-NEW ZONES – Explore the Telvanni Peninsula, home of colossal mushrooms, arcane magic, rocky spires and the capital city of Necrom, additionally, behold the forbidden books of the endless library of Apocrypha. A COSMIC STORY – The Prince of Fate holds secrets too dangerous for mortals or Daedra to comprehend. Now hidden yet turbulent powers threaten Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Apocrypha and if the Daedric Prince’s secret is uncovered, it could unravel all of reality. NEW WARDEN AND ARCANIST CLASS COMPANIONS – Two new allies seek grand quests and glory! Unlock the Arcanist-power-wielding Redguard and Argonian Warden Companions to battle by your side and keep you company on your journey across Tamriel. **Available when Necrom launches. DELUXE In addition, those who buy the Deluxe Collection: Necrom will receive the Deluxe in-game items when Necrom launches: • All past Chapter Collector’s Edition / Deluxe items†
• Hermitage Servitor mount
• Cipher’s Eye Pocket Watcher pet
• Dark Lady’s Headrest memento
• Knowledge Eater Armor outfit style
• Leaning / Sitting / Standing Scholar emotes †Does not include past Chapter pre-order / pre-purchase in-game items.
The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Necrom
Bethesda Softworks
• Sadrith Mora Steed & Pony* pair Get the following at launch:
• Sadrith Mora Formal Attire costume
• Apocryphal Bookwyrm pet
• x1 Unfeathered crate
• x3 Treasure maps
• x2 Experience scrolls (+100% for 1 hour) COLLECTION The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Necrom is like “8-games-in-one” and best for adventurers who wish to access all major Chapter zones, biomes and quest arcs from across Tamriel. The Collection: Necrom includes the base game, Necrom and all previous Chapters, as below. • Necrom (NEW for 2023)
• High Isle
• Blackwood
• Greymoor • Elsweyr • Summerset
• Morrowind
• Base game NECROM** UNLOCK THE NEW CLASS – Become empowered by the secrets of Apocrypha and the forbidden knowledge of Hermaeus Mora. The Arcanist is a powerful new Class capable of destructive, restorative, or defensive magic by channelling the arcane, ancient runes, and lost tomes of power. ALL-NEW ZONES – Explore the Telvanni Peninsula, home of colossal mushrooms, arcane magic, rocky spires and the capital city of Necrom, additionally, behold the forbidden books of the endless library of Apocrypha. A COSMIC STORY – The Prince of Fate holds secrets too dangerous for mortals or Daedra to comprehend. Now hidden yet turbulent powers threaten Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Apocrypha and if the Daedric Prince’s secret is uncovered, it could unravel all of reality. NEW WARDEN AND ARCANIST CLASS COMPANIONS – Two new allies seek grand quests and glory! Unlock the Arcanist-power-wielding Redguard and Argonian Warden Companions to battle by your side and keep you company on your journey across Tamriel. **Available when Necrom launches.
The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Upgrade: Necrom
Bethesda Softworks
• Sadrith Mora Steed & Pony* pair Get the following at launch:
• Sadrith Mora Formal Attire costume
• Apocryphal Bookwyrm pet
• x1 Unfeathered crate
• x3 Treasure maps
• x2 Experience scrolls (+100% for 1 hour) NECROM** UNLOCK THE NEW CLASS – Become empowered by the secrets of Apocrypha and the forbidden knowledge of Hermaeus Mora. The Arcanist is a powerful new Class capable of destructive, restorative, or defensive magic by channelling the arcane, ancient runes, and lost tomes of power. ALL-NEW ZONES – Explore the Telvanni Peninsula, home of colossal mushrooms, arcane magic, rocky spires and the capital city of Necrom, additionally, behold the forbidden books of the endless library of Apocrypha. A COSMIC STORY – The Prince of Fate holds secrets too dangerous for mortals or Daedra to comprehend. Now hidden yet turbulent powers threaten Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Apocrypha and if the Daedric Prince’s secret is uncovered, it could unravel all of reality. NEW WARDEN AND ARCANIST CLASS COMPANIONS – Two new allies seek grand quests and glory! Unlock the Arcanist-power-wielding Redguard and Argonian Warden Companions to battle by your side and keep you company on your journey across Tamriel. **Available when Necrom launches. DELUXE In addition, those who buy the Deluxe Upgrade: Necrom will receive the Deluxe in-game items when Necrom launches: • Hermitage Servitor mount
• Cipher’s Eye Pocket Watcher pet
• Dark Lady’s Headrest memento
• Knowledge Eater Armor outfit style
• Leaning / Sitting / Standing Scholar emotes Requires The Elder Scrolls Online, sold separately.
The Elder Scrolls Online Upgrade: Necrom
Bethesda Softworks
• Sadrith Mora Steed & Pony* pair Get the following at launch:
• Sadrith Mora Formal Attire costume
• Apocryphal Bookwyrm pet
• x1 Unfeathered crate
• x3 Treasure maps
• x2 Experience scrolls (+100% for 1 hour) NECROM** UNLOCK THE NEW CLASS – Become empowered by the secrets of Apocrypha and the forbidden knowledge of Hermaeus Mora. The Arcanist is a powerful new Class capable of destructive, restorative, or defensive magic by channelling the arcane, ancient runes, and lost tomes of power. ALL-NEW ZONES – Explore the Telvanni Peninsula, home of colossal mushrooms, arcane magic, rocky spires and the capital city of Necrom, additionally, behold the forbidden books of the endless library of Apocrypha. A COSMIC STORY – The Prince of Fate holds secrets too dangerous for mortals or Daedra to comprehend. Now hidden yet turbulent powers threaten Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Apocrypha and if the Daedric Prince’s secret is uncovered, it could unravel all of reality. NEW WARDEN AND ARCANIST CLASS COMPANIONS – Two new allies seek grand quests and glory! Unlock the Arcanist-power-wielding Redguard and Argonian Warden Companions to battle by your side and keep you company on your journey across Tamriel. **Available when Necrom launches.
Requires The Elder Scrolls Online, sold separately.
[This article originally appeared on Xbox Wire]