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Elder Scrolls Online Overview

The Elder Scrolls Online is a fantasy MMORPG from Zenimax Online Studios and Bethesda Softworks based on the popular Elder Scrolls series. The game takes place during the Age of Heroes, 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and features classic regions of Tamriel, including Morrowind, Daggerfall, and Skyrim. The Elder Scrolls Online offers both solo and group questing, public dungeons, guilds, and massive PvP warfare that sets the game’s three player factions against one another for control over the region of Cyrodiil and the throne of Tamriel.

Since its initial launch in 2014, The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) has made drastic changes for its playerbase that has greatly affected the scope, including removing the mandatory subscription service in 2015 and making it optional. The optional subscription allows players access to all currently available DLC, a monthly alotment of 1650 Crowns for use in the item shop, and various passive bonuses like a 10% experience boost and a bag for crafting materials.

In 2016, the ‘One Tamriel’ update for ESO removed all PvE level restrictions from questing and grouping to instead allow for level scaling that is unique to each player. In ‘One Tamriel’ both low-level and high-level adventurers could party together and receive rewards and experience suitable for their level.

There have been six major expansions to ESO, with the most recent expansion High Isle having launched for PC on June 6, 2022. Morrowind launched in 2017 and added the region of Vvardenfell alongside the first additional class, the Warden. Summerset launched in 2018 and added the Summerset Isle setting, the new Jewelry crafting, and the Psijic Order skill line. Elsweyr launched in 2019 and added the new setting of Elsweyr as well as the new Necromancer class.  Greymoor launched in 2020 and added the new zone Western Skyrim and a new system called Antiquities. Blackwood launched on June 1, 2021 exploring Cyradil and added a new Companions system. High Isle added two new zones as well as introduced a card-based minigame called Tales of Tribute.

CLASSES

  • Dragonknight
    Burn your foes in cleansing flame and withstand almost any assault with the Dragonknight, a fiery, unrelenting Class that thrives in the heart of battle. The Dragonknight Class allows you to win the war of attrition with abilities that draw power from both the earth and the beasts of myth while overpowering your foes with ferocious Fire spells.
  • Sorcerer
    The horrors of Oblivion and the power of lightning itself are yours to command with the Sorcerer Class. As a Sorcerer, unlimited power is at your fingertips, allowing you to call powerful lightning strikes from above, support your allies, suppress your enemies, or overwhelm your foes with Daedric monsters.  
  • Nightblade
    Attack from the shadows, drain your foes’ health, and vanish into the void with the Nightblade Class. The shadows truly are your greatest weapon as you wield abilities that deal devastating damage at any range and siphon your victim’s lifeforce to your allies. 
  • Templar
    Seeking darkness whether it might be found, the Templar is a beacon to their allies and a blinding threat to their foes. As a Templar, you must bring justice to Tamriel in the form of cleansing light. Call forth the limitless power of the sun to obliterate your enemies and restore yourself and your allies in radiant light.
  • Warden
    Manipulate the wilds and summon powerful beasts with the Warden, a versatile Class that draws from the power of nature itself. When playing a Warden character, you can unleash the fury of the wilds upon unsuspecting intruders, wrap your allies in the healing power of the Green, and encase yourself in impenetrable, protective frost. The Warden class is unlocked with the Morrowind expansion or purchased in the Crown Store.
  • Necromancer
    All of Tamriel’s dead are a resource for you to manipulate and exploit, as nothing is forbidden for those who seek to master the dark arts. The Necromancer Class brings a unique style of play to The Elder Scrolls Online, allowing you to summon the undead and make use of corpses to overwhelm your enemies and empower your attacks. The Necromancer class is unlocked with the Elsweyr expansion or purchased in the Crown Store.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Switch Review

Skyrim is one of those games that I’ll play again and again, and apparently buy again and again. I’ve bought it at least three different times now, and I’m thankful Bethesda saw fit to send us a review copy of Skyrim for the Switch to review on the site. Finally, one of the best open world RPGs of all time is truly portable. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s still just as fun as ever. This is our Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Switch review.

I won’t bore you to death with the details about how Skyrim plays. I’m fairly certain you all know the ins and outs of Fus Roh Dah-ing now. It’s been some time since I sat down with Skyrim, and I completely forgot how engrossing it can be. The immediacy of having it in portable mode on the Switch means I can take my Dragonborn with me wherever I go. The downside? It’s only in 720p when in handheld mode, and the graphics are noticeably handicapped there.

However, in docked mode, Skyrim looks great on the Switch. As close as it’s going to get to the PS4 and XBOX One remastered editions, but the downer is that no mods are available as of yet on the Switch version. It does however come packed with all three of the official expansions, which is a welcome feat.

The big additions to Skyrim on Switch are twofold — the addition of Amiibo support and the motion controls. The former is fantastic for Amiibo collectors, as there are dozens of supported Amiibo that give loot and special items. See the page HERE for details. My Redguard can dress up like Link and use the Master Sword? Yes, please.

The motion controls are a bit more of a mixed bag. In handheld mode, they’re pretty much useless. Aiming your bow while holding the Switch in both hands just doesn’t work. I turned it off immediately, as I do in Splatoon 2. But on the other hand, when holding the JoyCons in either hand and with the Switch docked on the stand, it’s awesome in practice. Holding the bow in your left JoyCon and pulling back the string with the right just works really well. And similarly, like Zelda way back on the Wii, swinging your weapons with the controllers feels great too, especially when mixed with the rumble feedback. Is it a gimmick? Sure, but it’s a fun one and a new way to play Skyrim.

Look at those Amiibo chests!

Skyrim may be aging, but it’s still easily one of the best RPGs ever made, and a pure joy to play on the Switch. Add-on support would be nice, and the PC version is still definitely the most “complete” version because of the modding, but if you’ve ever wished you could have Skyrim on the go — Bethesda and Nintendo just granted that wish.


Final Score: 9/10


Pros

  • It’s freaking Skyrim on the Switch!
  • All expansions included
  • Motion controls are a blast

Cons

  • No mod support
  • Looks muddy in handheld mode

CLASSES — The Elder Scrolls Online

In The Elder Scrolls Online you can choose from six powerful classes, each with three unique skill lines that let you play the way you like.

POWER OF THE DEAD

Necromancers are the true masters of death. In battle, they command the dead and use terrible spells that can both harm and heal.

All the dead of Tamriel will become your soldiers and servants — there are no prohibitions for those who master the dark arts. The Necromancer class adds a new, unique playstyle to The Elder Scrolls Online, allowing you to summon the living dead and use corpses to crush enemies and empower your attacks. nine0012 The class can be accessed by purchasing Elsweyr Chapter or the corresponding expansion from the Crown Store.

When you play as a necromancer, your weapon is death.

GRAVE LORD

GRAVE LORD

Empower the dead with the power of fire, frost and lightning and send them to destroy your enemies. Resurrect the corpses of fallen enemies and use these ruthless warriors to increase your unstoppable onslaught. nine0005

BONE TYRANT

BONE TYRANT

Bend the dead to your will and create impenetrable shields from their remains that can save your life. Control the situation on the battlefield with the help of the bones of the dead.

LIVING DEATH

LIVING DEATH

Draw on the energy of life and death to heal your allies and restore their strength. Resurrect defeated comrades and help them stay in battle. nine0005

LORD OF NATURE

Keepers — protectors of flora and fauna; excellent storytellers whose nature stories become magical reality.

Guardian, a universal class that draws strength from nature itself, is able to control it and call mighty beasts to its aid. Unleash the fury of the wild on unsuspecting enemies, support allies with the healing power of plants, and protect your body with an impenetrable ice shield. nine0012 The class can be accessed by purchasing Morrowind Chapter or the corresponding expansion from the Crown Store.

As a Guardian, you can control the plants and animals of Tamriel.

ANIMAL ASSISTANTS

ANIMAL ASSISTANTS

Summon beasts to your aid: piercingly screaming rock riders, ferocious bears and swarms of painfully stinging vile flies. Animals will crush enemies and enhance your attacks. nine0005

GREEN BALANCE

GREEN BALANCE

Keep your balance on the battlefield: the forces of nature let you wrap your allies in pain-relieving vines, plant healing flowers on the ground, and even summon an enchanted forest.

WINTER’S EMBRACE

WINTER’S EMBRACE

Use powerful frost magic spells to bolster your defenses and weaken your enemies, shrouding them in a deadly, unforgiving cold. nine0005

RAGING FIRE

Masters of weapons combat, Dragon Knights are proficient in both ancient Akaviri martial arts based on fortitude and formidable spells.

The Dragon Knight is a short-tempered, merciless, almost invincible warrior who lives for combat and burns his enemies in purifying flames. Playing as this class, you will forget what a war of attrition is — its abilities allow you to draw strength from both the earth itself and legendary beasts, and crush enemies with formidable fire spells. nine0012 The class is available in the base game The Elder Scrolls Online .

As a Dragon Knight, you gain the ability to spread death around you with fire and molten metal.

ROARING FLAME

ROARING FLAME

Unleash your fury on your enemies with abilities that deal devastating fire and poison over time and empower your attacks.

nine0020 DRAGON POWER

DRAGON POWER

Harness the power of ancient dragons to bolster your defenses, surround yourself with protective scales, and charge into battle with unstoppable fury.

EARTH EARTH

EARTH EARTH

Draw strength from the earth for yourself and your allies, stun enemies and protect your body with molten lava. nine0005

MYSTERIOUS ARTIST

Sorcerers use spells from the schools of conjuration and destruction to throw lightning, slow and stun enemies with dark magic, and summon Daedric creatures from Oblivion to fight on their side.

Sorcerers master the horrors of Oblivion and the power of lightning itself. Feel limitless power at your fingertips, summon sparkling lightning from the heavens, aid your allies, hold back and crush your enemies by sending summoned Daedric monsters into battle. nine0012 The class is available in the base game The Elder Scrolls Online .

When you master the power of a sorcerer, everyone will fear your power.

Summon Daedra

Summon Daedra

Summon terrifying creatures from the depths of Oblivion to attack your enemies and forge strong shields and armor to protect you and your servants in battle.

nine0020 DARK MAGIC

DARK MAGIC

Help allies and hold off enemies with insidious powerful abilities that can immobilize, silence, and even dispel their magical effects.

STORM CALL

STORM CALL

Strike your enemies with lightning, dealing massive lightning damage, move at lightning speed across the battlefield and wreak havoc on the enemy from afar. nine0005

KNIFE IN THE DARKNESS

Relying on stealth, a sharp blade, and speed—as well as wit and luck—the blades of the night never miss an opportunity and do not consider it shameful to profit from the misfortunes of others.

Attack from the shadows, drain the health of enemies and dissolve into darkness. As Nightblade, Shadow becomes your primary weapon, allowing you to deal devastating damage from any distance and drain the victim’s life force to your allies. nine0012 The class is available in the base game The Elder Scrolls Online .

When you play as a nightblade, all of Tamriel fears your deadly stealth attacks.

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER

Become death incarnate, debilitate and destroy your enemies with abilities that deal massive damage and weaken the enemy for the final blow.

nine0020 SHADOW

SHADOW

Take cover in the shadows to find the perfect moment to strike or slip away unnoticed. Strike fear into your enemies with fearsome spirits and relentless shadows.

ABSORPTION

ABSORPTION

Weaken and slowly kill enemies with abilities that drain life force and transfer it to you and your allies. nine0005

GUIDING LIGHT

These knights call upon the powers of light and the scorching sun to deal massive damage to their enemies and restore health, magicka, and stamina to their allies.

Traveling in search of darkness, the templar is a beacon to his allies and a blinding threat to his enemies. As a Templar, you bring justice to Tamriel, taking the form of a cleansing light. Call upon the limitless power of the sun to incinerate enemies and heal yourself and allies with dazzling light. nine0012 The class is available in the base game The Elder Scrolls Online .

As a Templar, you always light the way for others.

SPEAR OF AEDRA

SPEAR OF AEDRA

Unleash sacred retribution with ruthless, powerful weapons forged from light. It can deal magic damage, stun enemies, and help allies.

FURY OF DAWN

FURY OF DAWN

Unleash the untamed power of the sun on your enemies to set them on fire and deal massive damage. Power up your attacks and weaken your enemies with scorching heat.

HEALING LIGHT

HEALING LIGHT

Heal and protect your allies with the power of the holy light of the Aedra. Consecrate the battlefield and turn the tide of battle with spells that can cleanse your allies and protect them from attacks. nine0005

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Why The Elder Scrolls Online is one of the best modern MMORPGs and a worthy part of the series — DTF games

Released on PC in April 2014, and in 2015 on PS4 and Xbox One, The Elder Scrolls Online received a not quite deserved wave misunderstandings, mixed reviews and a bad reputation in the gaming community.

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At E3 2018, ZeniMax Online Studios announced that the game already has 11 million players — in the last year alone, a million new users have joined the game. After 4 years of constant additions and improvements, most players agree that the developers were able to catch the right wave and bring the game to the state in which it was conceived during development.

The Elder Scrolls Online trailer from E3 2018

Foreword

The Elder Scrolls Online has been in development for seven years before its release. The game received mixed reviews at launch, but they improved significantly after the rebrand and restart of the game. In many ways, the unsuccessful start of the game is due to a misunderstanding of the concept of the project by the players. Most players are still convinced that the game is being developed by Bethesda Game Studios and that it is a sequel to Skyrim. Specifically, in our regions, the game was met negatively, largely due to the price not adapted for Russia and the lack of localization. In fact, even now the game only supports 3 languages ​​- English, German and French. nine0005

This year marks the 4th anniversary of the game, an age when many MMOs are destined to experience a sharp decline in interest and be content with their remaining loyal fan base. But not in the case of TESO. The number of players and content in the game is constantly growing. And that’s why.

Detailed and extensive game world

The Elder Scrolls Online is quickly becoming the most extensive gaming experience in the Scrolls series to date.

As in any part of the series, exploring the world of Tamriel (and not only) here will take several hundred hours. There are dozens of large locations in the game, and each one is unique: from the snow-capped mountains of Eastmarch and the golden forests of the Rift to the desert steppes of Al’Akir and the fabulous Summerset. nine0005

In the years since the release of the game, the developers have added to the game the story of the restoration of the ancient capital of the orcs — the city of Orsinium, the intricate history of the city of Clockwerk, the guilds of thieves and assassins — each with their own locations and amazing quest chains. And also 2 major expansions came out — Morrowind and Summerset, sending players to all in absentia-known places that you can finally visit.

Story and quests

There are so many interesting and varied quests in the game that it will be enough for several single games. And most importantly, most of them are much more interesting and thoughtful than in the same Skyrim. Tasks in TESO are also distinguished from other MMOs by full professional voice acting with guest stars. nine0005

If you miss Tamriel and can’t wait to plunge into new and unforgettable adventures, then I can say with confidence that TESO will surprise you and will be an excellent choice, at least until the release of TES VI.

Gameplay

Released in 2016 — the biggest and most important update to the game — One Tamriel brought something that forever shifted the game from a specific MMO genre more towards a cooperative role-playing game — the ability to explore game locations with characters of any level and play the game together with friends who have long since taken the lead in pumping. Now there is no need to knock something out or go through the whole game again, complete all the tasks in the location, or in general somehow limit yourself — the player is free to travel the world and do what he is really interested in. nine0005

Craft and housing

There are a lot of various peaceful professions in the game — alchemy, jewelry and carpentry, cooking and drinking, fishing and much more. But to become a sought-after and recognizable crafter in the game will require a huge amount of effort and time.

One of the last updates brought houses and apartments to the game. Now everyone can buy a home that they can afford in Tamriel and equip it to their liking, even create all the furniture themselves, and then take their friends over to visit. nine0005

Dungeons and Raids

Many have always dreamed of clearing dangerous long dungeons from Morrowind with their friend. And TESO makes it possible. From easy runs through picturesque places with their own history for 4 people, to super-difficult trials for 12 people, where understanding of what is happening and the reaction of all players at once is important. You can try to kill the boss for weeks, spend all your nerves and money on repairing equipment, but how nice it is to defeat him in the end and discuss this battle in your guild chat for several days. nine0005

Soundtrack

The music for TESO was not written by Jeremiah Soul (with the exception of a couple of tracks), but by Brad Derrick. Despite this, the fans agreed that it turned out no worse. At the moment, the official soundtrack of the game has almost two hundred unique compositions.

Summerset Isle theme song

This is a Western P2P MMORPG

The big plus of TESO is that it’s the only Western-style AAA MMORPG after World of Warcraft: no anime style, girls in short skirts, groans and gasps, meaningless grind and not sparing donations. Today, the game and add-ons can be bought quite cheaply 1 time and not pay a monthly subscription. It’s in the game, but it’s optional. The developers have repeatedly assured that they are not going to sell goods in the store that will allow them to get advantages for real money over those who do not buy goods in the store. nine0005

Community

It’s fair to say that many online games are full of inadequate people. Fortunately, it was TESO that passed, as even the developers themselves often talk about. This is especially noticeable in the Russian-speaking community. The lack of official localization and the price affected. The community has already been completely cleansed of haters and evil haters of everything and everything, so it’s very pleasant to play. There are thousands of guilds in the game for any language speaker. If needed, there is always someone willing to help. nine0005

Total

Zenimax Online Studios has finally created a great place for fans to explore the world of their favorite Scrolls and delve into the intricate stories of their inhabitants. Already now you can play almost the same as in a single player game, but at the same time getting a pleasant addition to communication with players from all over the world, help and a lot of joint activities.