Elder Scrolls Online Cross-Platform Play: How Is It Going After Entering 2025?

Elder Scrolls Online is a popular MMORPG set in the world of Elder Scrolls’ Tamriel. Currently, ESO is about to launch a major update covering new companions, PvP updates, and more. Although the focus of ESO in 2024 is Gold Road expansion, the upcoming Update 44 is equally important. Update 44 brings new features and enhancements to the base game experience for all players. This update not only focuses on the expansion content, but also optimizes the game itself, such as greatly improving the novice tutorial, upgrading the item system, and introducing a new Grimoire - Banner Bearer. This Grimoire belongs to Support Skill Line and can provide an AoE buff to teammates. Next, this guide will give you a detailed introduction to more new content about Update 44. Update 44 Is Coming Many players have been looking forward to the release of Update 44, and now it is finally here. Elder Scrolls Online is coming to PC and Mac on October 28th, followed by Xbox and PlayStation on November 13th. Even players who don’t get any of the expansions will enjoy most of what this update brings. This update includes some exciting new features, such as reworked Battlegrounds, new companions, and Scribing Grimoire, waiting for everyone to explore and use. In short, both veteran players and newcomers can make full use of these new features to accumulate some ESO Gold for the game. Currently, Update 44 is available on Public Test Server. This provides everyone who wants to experience the new version of the content in advance, carefully check the changes, and look for bugs or problems. Interested players can visit Public Test Server to try it out and help the development team find and report any potential technical glitches or design deficiencies. New Companions Tanlorin And Zerith-var Elder Scrolls Online will welcome two new allies in Update 44 - Tanlorin and Zerith-var. If you already have an active ESO Plus membership, you’ll get both new allies for free, otherwise you’ll need to unlock them by using crowns in the in-game store. Once unlocked, players can find Tanlorin in Auridon and Zerith-var in Reaper’s March. Taelorin is a non-binary High Elf outcast who uses a mix of Soul Magic and Dragonknight abilities, wears medium armor, and wields daggers as weapons. Zerith-var is a warrior Khajiit necromancer from Order of the Hidden Moon, time-traveled from First Era, who uses his necromantic powers to save fallen souls. With Zerith’s necromancy, every class in Elder Scrolls Online can now be represented by companions. Each companion grants players passive buffs when adventuring with their ally. Battlegrounds Update PvP combat has undergone a major overhaul with Update 44, with Battlegrounds moving from three-way competitions to two-way battles. The traditional 4v4v4 mode will be removed after this update. PvP will mainly provide two battlefield modes: one is a 4v4 competitive mode with four players in each team, and the other is an 8v8 standard mode with eight players in each team. The latter will include some power-ups. It is worth mentioning that even after this major update, some classic battlefield modes that are deeply loved by players, such as Team Deathmatch, Crazy King, Domination, Chaosball (8v8), and Capture the Relic (8v8) will still be retained. The continued availability of these modes ensures that all players, whether new or old, can find a sense of belonging in the familiar gameplay. More strikingly, Update 44 will bring seven new Battleground maps, which are tailored for the new two-sided matches. 4v4 Alik’r Desert Battleground 4v4 Arena Coliseum Battleground 4v4 Castle Courtyard Battleground 4v4 Sewer Battleground 8v8 Bosmer Forest Battleground 8v8 City Streets Battleground 8v8 Temple Battleground Before the upcoming new Battlegrounds, ESO has held a special Battlegrounds Deathmatch Weekend from October 17 to October 22. The event adopts a 4v4v4 battle mode and provides participants with additional Alliance Points as rewards. In addition, a new golden Battleground set piece is also added to the leaderboard rewards. More Exciting Events In Elder Scrolls Online In fact, this is just the tip of the iceberg of ESO’s future plans. Besides the much-anticipated Update 44, the annual Witches Festival Event has also returned to ESO to celebrate Halloween. The event will run from October 24, 2024 to November 6, during which players will participate in specially designed quests and win unique rewards. In November, a series of exciting events will kick off, including a Domination Weekend and the autumn-themed Legacy of the Bretons event. In December, another annual event, New Life Festival, will usher in a new gaming experience and favourable time for players. With these colorful activities and features coming online one after another, plus more secret content that has not yet been announced, Elder Scrolls Online will undoubtedly become one of the hottest games in the hearts of all adventurers. It is worth noting that from now until June 2025, the official promise is to continue to launch various surprise activities to give back to the support and love of the majority of players. Therefore, whether you are a long-lost old player or a newcomer to this fantasy world, now is the best time to return to the world of Tamriel or explore its unknown corners.

Elder Scrolls Online players are in for a treat as QuakeCon brings an unexpected five-day surge of 100% XP boost. With Scrolls and Ambrosia at the ready, it's time to capitalize on this opportunity and power through some efficient XP grinding. This article delves into the top five grind spots that can help players earn XP rapidly during the QuakeCon event. 1. Alik’r Desert Dolmens: Alik’r Desert Dolmens circuit offers a convenient and speedy XP grind. With all three dolmens situated near wayshrines, players can easily loop through them. The presence of fellow players on the same grind makes this a collaborative effort. The beauty of this grind lies in its accessibility; even with a non-combat build, players can contribute by dealing a bit of damage to everything. 2. Spellscar, Craglorn: The expansive and popular zone of Spellscar in lower Craglorn is a prime location for efficient XP accumulation. Filled with numerous zombies and quick respawns, it's ideal for those who can handle a fast-paced approach. However, its popularity might lead to congestion during XP events. 3. Skyreach, Craglorn: Skyreach Catacombs in upper Craglorn, while not the best, boasts a crucial advantage - it's instance-based. The ability to reset quickly and refresh mobs without disruption from other players enhances its appeal, especially during XP events. 4. Blackrose Prison (BRP): Blackrose Prison, a group arena in Murkmire, offers exceptional XP gain for time invested. While more challenging, it provides significant rewards. Particularly effective with a partner, the most efficient method involves a two-player group on Normal difficulty, clearing waves until the boss appears. Exiting the instance, resetting the difficulty, and re-entering is a strategic way to maximize gains. 5. Master Writs: For those who appreciate a crafting-focused approach, Master Writs offer a unique path to swift leveling. This method can be expensive, unless you've prepared for an XP event. Specializing in Alchemy and Enchanting is recommended, as these disciplines require less effort to level up. The absence of Style Pages or recipes adds to the convenience. Maximize the Event: During the QuakeCon 100% XP boost weekend, players should remember to don their training gear and utilize XP Scrolls or drinks to enhance the XP gains even further. Additionally, players with ESO Plus subscription and those in a group with at least one other person will benefit from an additional 10% XP boost each. The QuakeCon 100% XP boost event in Elder Scrolls Online presents an ideal occasion for players to dive into intense XP grinding. Whether it's the accessible Alik’r Desert Dolmens, the bustling Spellscar, or the strategic Blackrose Prison, players have several options to choose from based on their playstyle. The event's limited time frame underscores the importance of efficient grinding techniques. As adventurers embark on this XP-boosted journey, they can fine-tune their approach and earn valuable experience points that will help them advance in the world of Tamriel.

Legerdemain is a skill line you can unlock in ESO that has some handy passives, especially if you like sneaking around and stealing things. It’s an easy one to unlock and you may have already unlocked it without noticing. You will find the Legerdemain skill line in the world category. And if it’s not there, then all you need to do is pick a lock or pickpocket someone and it should pop up. This article will specifically introduce how to unlock Legerdemain Skill Line in Elder Scrolls Online in detail. 1. Unlocking Legerdemain:   - Look for the Legerdemain skill line in the world category. If it's not there, pick a lock or pickpocket someone to trigger its appearance. 2. Leveling Legerdemain:   - Lockpicking: Engage in lockpicking activities such as chests, houses, and lockboxes. Higher difficulty locks yield more points. Be cautious when stealing from houses, as it may result in a bounty and trouble with guards.     - Pickpocketing: Sneak behind NPCs and press 'E' to pickpocket them. Harder targets grant more points. Be aware that getting caught will lead to a bounty and guards pursuing you.     - Stealing & The Fence: Steal items to be sold or laundered at a fence. Take stolen items to a fence to sell them or launder them if you wish to keep them. Each sold or laundered item earns one point. Note that there are daily limits on selling and laundering items, so leveling this skill line may take some time. Invest skill points into the Trafficker passive to increase the number of fence interactions per day.   3. Daily Legerdemain Routine:   - Visit the docks in Daggerfall, Glenumbra, and loot both ships. This should provide you with enough items to sell or launder. The fence is conveniently located nearby, making it an ideal spot for leveling Legerdemain. This routine also helps you avoid dealing with guards and breaking into people's houses.   4. Bounties:   - If you acquire a bounty, you can go to the Fence to pay it off. Bounties are acquired by committing crimes and are measured in ESO Gold. The size of your bounty depends on the severity of the crime.     - Guards will approach you to collect the bounty whenever you pass by. You can choose to pay the bounty, which will remove stolen items from your inventory. If you don't pay, guards will attack you until you escape or are defeated. The infamy meter indicates your current status.     - Bounties can also be cleared using Edicts obtained from certain quests and daily login rewards. Save them for when you have a significant bounty that you don't want to wait to clear. 5. Thieves Guild:   - Consider joining the Thieves Guild as it complements Legerdemain. Allocate skill points to skills like haggling, which increases the amount of money you receive for items sold at the fence. The Thieves Guild offers other passive skills that can be useful when dealing with guards. Remember to exercise caution while engaging in illegal activities and avoid getting caught. Have fun exploring the criminal side of Elder Scrolls Online with the Legerdemain skill line!

Today we'll show the three new Ultimate abilities coming with the Arcanist class in ESO Necrom. Like all classes, the Arcanist has three skill lines, each one including an Ultimate ability that has a basic version and two morphs. The Unblinking Eye Ultimate The Unblinking Eye is the ultimate ability in the Herald of the Tome skill line, the DPS focused skill line of the Arcanist Class. This ultimate summons a Watcher above your head that will deal heavy damage in a small AOE with its beam attack. Its two morphs are The Languid Eye and The Tide King's Gaze. The Languid Eye is the strongest morph in terms of its damage output - while it has a shorter duration than the other morph, this is more than made up for because its damage value increases 7% each tick (it ticks every 0.5 seconds for 6 seconds). The total damage output from this skill is quite similar to Elemental Storm, a commonly used ultimate for DPS characters. It also costs less ultimate to cast, 200 instead of 250, however the radius is smaller. So using this as your main DPS ultimate is definitely viable. On the other hand, The Tide King's Gaze deals less damage but lasts for 8 seconds instead of 6, and it also automatically follows your target wherever they go, rather than needing to be manually retargeted. This makes it more suited to PvP situations as it prevents your opponent from avoiding the damage. Gibbering Shield Gibbering Shield is the Apocryphal Soldier ultimate, and like the entire skill line it is focused on mitigating damage, making it ideal for a tank. This skill gives you a strong health-scaled damage shield for 10 seconds, which will reflect all absorbed damage to nearby enemies as an AOE DoT when it expires or is broken. This damage reflection is spread out over another 10 seconds. The first morph of this ultimate is Gibbering Shelter, which removes the damage reflection but instead grants up to six allies a fairly strong damage shield whenever your shield absorbs damage. This is definitely the best option if you're tanking a dungeon or trial with a group, the shields you give to your allies will help to keep them alive during tough parts of the fight. However you honestly might be better off just using Barrier if you want a good shield ultimate for your team. The other morph is Sanctum of the Abyssal Sea which just gives you a somewhat stronger shield compared to the unmorphed version, which also has the side-effect of slightly increasing the amount of damage you can reflect. While this damage reflection might sound good on paper, it's generally not that helpful in PvE , and in PvP opponents can pretty easily move away from you to avoid the damage. This skill is a nice idea on paper but in most situations it really doesn't feel strong enough to compete with existing skills. Vitalizing Glyphic Vitalizing Glyphic is the ultimate from the Curative Runeforms skill line, focused on healing and buffing yourself and allies. It's a pretty unusual skill in terms of how it works - it summons a glyphic which pulses every second, healing nearby friends and increasing their weapon & spell damage. Healing the Glyphic increases the effect. Glyphic of the Tides is the first morph of this skill, which just causes the Glyphic to spawn at a higher health percentage than the original. Healing the glyphic isn't that hard so this is only a minor buff. The skill's effect in general though is pretty interesting - having an Arcanist in your group drop this into the group gives us another new way to buff the damage output of DPS players, which basically gives us another skill to use in optimized raids besides Aggressive Horn and Frozen Colossus. Arcanist healers definitely have something new to bring to the table thanks to this ultimate, and that's great. The other morph, Resonating Glyphic, has the same effect but instead gets stronger the lower its health is. This might be preferred if you don't have a healer in your group or if you're playing solo - you can pretty easily get the Glyphic down to 0% health with some AOE effects, which will maximise the effect of the buff and heal. This ultimate is definitely going to bring something new to the table for optimised groups in PvE, and probably PvP too. It will be interesting to see if this finds a place in the meta or if it will just be an interesting off-meta option.