The ESO: Necrom release date is a few months away, and the hype is already at an all-time high, thanks to the recent ESO: Necrom chapter preview livestream that aired on April 13, 2023.
The Necrom expansion is going to add a new class, two new zones, a story that builds upon while expanding the Shadow Over Morrowind main story, new pets, mounts, NPCs, world bosses, and a plethora of other content.
To make sure you are ready for the ESO: Necrom expansion, we are here with a handy guide that details ESO: Necrom release date, the Arcanist class, its different skill lines, the expansion’s setting, new zones, and more.
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ESO Necrom release date
ESO: Necrom’s release date is June 5, 2023, on PC and macOS platforms and June 20, 2023, on consoles, including Xbox and PlayStation. The expansion is available for preorder via Steam on PC and macOS.
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In contrast, Xbox players can get the game expansion through the Microsoft Store, and PlayStation players can preorder using PlayStation Store. That being said, while there are a few preorder bonuses, some are time restricted, such as the Sadrith Mora Spore Pony pet that you can get only if you preorder the game before April 18, 2023.
ESO Necrom Arcanist class
ESO: Necrom expansion will add a brand new class to the game, the Arcanist, allowing you to get the hang of three new skill lines, namely Herald of the Tome, Curative Runeforms, and Apocryphal Soldier each focusing on offence, support, or tanking capabilities.
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The Herald of Tome skill line unlocks abilities you may find somewhat similar to some of the sorceries seen in the Souls series. We have the Runeblades skill, where you craft apocryphal runes behind you and can launch them at your enemies from a distance.
Abyssal Impact is yet another skill that reminds us of Augur of Ebrietas from Bloodborne, as when you use this skill as an Arcanist, you infuse your arm with Abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes.
The Unblinking Eye skill summons a scion of Hermaeus Mora that unleashes a beam attack dealing massive damage to the enemy. Like this, we have a myriad of new skills under the different Arcanist Skill lines that add a unique flavour and a little bit of “more” action combat suitable for players more inclined towards a fast-paced combat system.
ESO Necrom setting
ESO: Necrom is a part of the overarching story, Shadow Over Morrowind, which is also the seventh main story arc for the game that spans multiple DLC updates. That said, while the devs say that each DLC in the game is a standalone experience that even new players can jump in, Necrom continues the story of Scribes of Fate DLC and is set right after the events of the “Unstuck From Time” quest.
ESO Necrom New Zones
With ESO: Necrom, we are getting two new zones, the Telvanni Peninsula, which has been home to the House Telvanni, and the Necrom City can be found on the eastern coast of mainland Morrowind. On the other hand, we have Apocrypha, the second new zone in Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Oblivion.
That concludes our guide on ESO: Necrom release date, Arcanist class, setting, and new zones. For more on ESO, keep reading The Games Cabin.