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Neverwinter’s ‘As Above So Below – Return To Pirates’ Skyhold’ Available Now

Sarah MusnickyBy Sarah Musnicky11/20/20244 Mins Read
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From Arc Games arrives Neverwinter’s 30th module, As Above So Below – Return to Pirates’ Skyhold, which is available now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles! This major update for the free-to-play Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG has adventurers journey back in time and embark on new quests in the home of the most daunting pirates, the Pirates’ Skyhold – an Adventure Zone originally introduced when Neverwinter launched in 2013.

With the surprise return of the Pirates’ Skyhold filled with sky-faring pirates, adventurers join a trusty crew and discover the zone has been completely revamped and improved, bringing epic challenges and a multitude of secrets to uncover!

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In addition to bringing back a beloved Adventure Zone, the module introduces an unvaulted and improved dungeon, “The Dread Vault,” which has transformed into “The Dread Sanctum,” brand new Heroic Encounters, Named Encounters and Quest Encounters, new rewards, along with quality-of-life improvements.

What awaits those who Return to Pirates’ Skyhold?

Are you ready to embark on an adventure in the skies? Neverwinter’s latest module delivers loads of content to keep adventurers busy. Here is what As Above So Below – Return to Pirates’ Skyhold has in store for players:

Unvaulted and Revamped Adventure Zone – Pirates’ Skyhold

Players can journey back in time to explore the Pirates’ Skyhold and learn the fate of those who succumbed to this accursed place. From vile swamps to crumbling sepulchers, with danger at every turn and a multitude of secrets to uncover, can you learn the lessons of the past and follow the trail to the present?

1) Updated and improved Adventure Zone: Pirates’ Skyhold

  • Returning after a major overhaul, Pirates’ Skyhold brings epic challenges to the mightiest heroes of the Sword Coast!
  • Uncover the secrets of the past and fight to lift a curse that has claimed the lives of many.

2) Brand new Heroic Encounters, Named Encounters and Quest Encounters

  • Danger lurks in every corner of this ruthless, stricken land, a battle is never far away. Six new Heroic Encounters, Ten new Named Encounters, many more additional quests, and plenty of Pirates’ booty!
  • Four updated instances and an updated dungeon.

Unvaulted and Revamped Dungeon – The Dread Vault has evolved into The Dread Sanctum

What horrors lurk in the dark? What vile plans have been hatched far away from the prying eyes of men? Dare you step into the darkness and face the unknown?

Arc Games has completely overhauled The Dread Vault in the latest Neverwinter module, transforming it into The Dread Sanctum. The classic dungeon is back, updated with a complete rework of all monsters and bosses, including an epic, never-seen-before-boss finale!

1) Three Difficulty Tiers

  • Normal difficulty for random queues!
  • Advanced difficulty for organized groups seeking a challenge!
  • Master difficulty for guilds seeking the ultimate test of coordination!

2) New Rewards

  • Rewards unique for each difficulty, with the best rewards from our challenging Master version.

Quality of Life Improvements

1) Guild Management Updates

  • The Guild Log now tracks more information about what guild members are doing.
  • Guild and Alliances can now be easily renamed.
  • The Coffer now supports bulk donations, allowing you to mass-donate multiple item types at once!

2) Companion Updates

  • From the Neverwinter heroes of Celeste and Makos to longtime stalwarts like the Siege Master, many fan-favorite companions have been updated and improved!

3) Power Sets Quick Swap

  • Players are able to create and save 2 Power-Sets directly from the power page.
  • Players can toggle between both Power-Sets through a defined Switch button.

More about Neverwinter

Neverwinter is a free-to-play action MMORPG featuring fast-paced combat and epic dungeons. Players explore the vast city of Neverwinter and its surrounding lands, learning the vivid history of the iconic city in the Forgotten Realms and battling its many enemies. Neverwinter is available on PC and is free to play digitally on Xbox (Xbox Live Gold membership not required) and PlayStation (PlayStation®Plus not required) consoles.

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