13. Flames of Ambition

Okay, Fire Swords are Lit.

Flames of Ambition Official Trailer

The Flames of Ambition DLC features 2 dungeons, Black Drake Villa and The Cauldron, both of which are Daedric Themed.

In Black Drake Villa, you investigate a large estate alongside Eveli Sharp-Arrow as you race against the True-Sworn for a tome of great knowledge.

In The Cauldron, you help Outcast Daedra Lyranth in stopping The Order of the Waking Flame from completing diabolical ritual for the Prince of Destruction, 

Upon Entering any of the dungeons you will receive an outfit for a two-handed weapon, the ‘Fire-Forged Maul’

The Sets from the dungeons are all good, but the ones of best value are the sets from Black Drake Villa, Particularly Drake’s Rush for Tanks due to the group ultimate generation, Kinra’s Wrath for Stamina DPS is outright stronger than any of the previous Stamina sets we covered, and Encratis’s Behemoth which you can get on Veteran as it increases Flame Damage for your allies, favored for both Healers and Tanks.

The Dungeons feature new monsters straight out from Oblivion with a lot of interesting mechanics, so you should be on your toes as you roll through here especially on Veteran

A reward of particular interest is If you are up to the challenge of completing The Cauldron on Veteran, you can get a Skin called ‘The Dagon’s Viscerent’ an awesome Oblivion themed skin for your efforts.

In Total, this is one of the best Dungeon DLCs out there and for 1500 Crowns I would highly recommend this because of the useful sets it has and more if you are planning to get Blackwood too as it serves additional lore for the Chapter.

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/dlc/flamesofambition

12. Dark Brotherhood

Take the Blade of Woe, Assassin.

Official Darkbrotherhood Trailer

The Dark Brotherhood DLC features an entirely new zone, quests and achievements geared towards the Mysterious Dark Brotherhood.

In the Dark Brotherhood, you are offered to join the group in the Gold Coast, become an Assassin and rise to the ranks as you send souls to Sithis and learn more about them.

Just by entering the Gold Coast you are given the ‘Assassin’ Personality, a Knife Wielding sinister look, one of my favorites!

As you join the Dark Brotherhood you are given the ‘Shrouded Armor’ costume and progress an entirely New Skill Line focused towards making your soul sending easier.

 I don’t recommend any sets from this Zone but the Dark Brotherhood and Assassin’s League Motifs from the daily quests are some of the best especially if you are looking to set yourself apart from the crowd, though that’s something you don’t want as an assassin, you can afford it.

Another thing here is the unique Dark Brotherhood Furnishings you will get to buy as you progress the story and for finishing the Main Quests you will get another Awesome Outfit which is ‘The Black Hand’.

One of my sought out furnishings here is the ‘Candle of Silence’ which you have a chance to get from the Shadowy Supplier when selecting the Dialogue Choice “Have anything that can help me less noticeable?”, Best for your Shadowy Home.

Lastly, you can get a polymorph called ‘The Cadaverous Assassin’ one you complete all the killing contracts for the Black Ledger.

The Main Quests will test your Sneaky skills to their limits as you sneak, stab your way through the Gold Coast, I’d say this is one of the quest lines which is satisfying start to finish, and the side quests which you will find notable NPCs from the past zones that you can help and catch up with whatever business they have in Dark Brotherhood Territory.

In Total, with the Epic Questline, New Skills, Furnishings, free costumes, Polymorphs and awesome atmosphere of the Gold Coast ,at 2000 Crowns this is one of the best DLCs you can get.

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/dlc/darkbrotherhood

11. Markarth

Ever been to Markarth? Safest City in the Reach, till now.

Official Markarth Trailer

The Markarth DLC features an entire region dedicated to The Reach which also includes a new Arena, Markarth serves as the conclusion of the Dark Heart of Skyrim Story.

In Markarth, you will join forces with House Ravenwatch as you explore the dangerous Reach and the Blackreach Cavern’s below to find out what the Gray Host is planning.

As you enter the zone, you will be rewarded with a Dwemer themed hat called the ‘Arkthzand Anfractuosity Shroud’

The Arena, Vateshran Hallows is a challenging Solo Dungeon which will reward you with ability-altering weapons, finishing it on Veteran also gives you the best Black Dye in the game ‘Void Pitch’

You can also get some of the coolest motifs in the game from the Daily Quests available in Markarth which can reward you with Nighthollow and Wayward Guardian Motifs.

In Conclusion, for 2000 Crowns The Storyline after Western Skyrim is great as it closes out the chapter with a satisfying twist, the Weapon Rewards, and the zone is well designed and really brings out how wild and dangerous The Reach is.

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/dlc/markarth

10. Greymoor

What have you got us into again Lyris?!

Official Greymoor Trailer​

The Greymoor DLC features a new trial location, world events, The antiquities system and an entirely new zone spanning Western Skyrim, bringing back the Nostalgia with Locations like Solitude, Dragon Bridge and Morthal.

The Story takes you all around Skyrim to investigate mysterious events concerning so called ‘Harrowstorms’ that is the beginning of a sinister plan of a powerful Vampire Lord.

As for the Sets one of the most sought out sets for Healers coming from Kyne’s Aegis Trial is the Roaring Opportunist, it’s a set that greatly increases your groups DPS output.

 

The Antiquity System, which is an all-new way of getting items such as exclusive furnishings, Powerful Mythic Items and even a Dwarven Mount, as you progress here you will also be rewarded with an Antiquarian Costume and a Two-Handed Outfit resembling a Pickaxe.

Lastly with the Bard’s College quest, which tasks you to retrieve multiple musical instruments, once you can retrieve them all you are rewarded a Music Box for your Home, currently the only one obtainable through achievements.

In Conclusion, with the Unique Antiquity System, Challenging Trial Designs, Capturing Skyrim’s Atmosphere and Storyline this is highly recommended, at 3500 Crowns this is a deal for the content.

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/chapter/greymoor

9. Imperial City

Which Side are you on?

Official Imperial City Trailer

The Imperial City DLC includes all new items, two new Dungeons, White Gold Tower, and the Imperial City Prison and the entire area of Imperial City dedicated to PVP.

In White Gold Tower, you race to the top of the tower while fighting off hordes of Daedric forces in pursuit of a Stolen Elder Scroll

In Imperial City Prison, you fight against The Deadliest of Molag Bal’s Daedric Abominations as you attempt to destroy them before they are unleased unto Tamriel.

It also adds another Dedicated PVP Zone with the Imperial City Sewers which includes unique quests and rewards for the worthy fighter, including rewards such as highly coveted Xivkyn Motifs and Polymorphs

You also earn Tel Var Stones for activities you do in the Zone, which you can use to buy sets and lockboxes which can contain Motifs, Polymorphs and Sets.

In terms of Dungeon sets, there are three that are significant, White Gold Tower offers one of the best, if not the best healer set in the game with Spell Power Cure, as it increases your groups DPS by a substantial amount, Imperial City Prison’s Veteran Reward of Lord Warden Helm which is a great option to add defense for Tanks and their Group, and lastly Imperial City’s Powerful Assault set which is one of the best options for tanks to increase their groups DPS.

In Conclusion, with the number of useful sets, a unique dedicated PVP Zone, unique motifs and rewards for free, this is a must have for any player of course! It’s Free!

Full Details: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/dlc/imperialcity

8. Morrowind

Nothing better than good old Vvardenfell

Official Morrowind Trailer

The Morrowind DLC features a sprawling storyline consisting of Dunmer Lore, a new trial, a new class with the Warden and fantastic rewards in forms of costumes and personalities.

The Story takes you around Vvardenfell as you help a Demi-God regain his lost powers to stop a Meteor from Crashing into Vivec City.

I don’t find any relevant sets from this right now, The Main Story is elaborate and enjoyable, traveling around Vvardenfell and its ruins, you will find out why the Demi-God lost their powers and find an unlikely ally in the making, you also get the chance to do quests from different towns which will reward you with ‘The Scarlet Judge’ Costume and the ‘Telvanni Magister’ Personality.

The Halls of Fabrication Trial is a Dwemer Themed Trial, where you will take on armies of machines in order to stop these from being unleased onto Vvardenfell.

With all the rewards and one of the best made storylines and with it included in the Base Game, what’s more to say?

Full Details: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/chapter/morrowind

7. Thieves Guild

Shouldn't we be running?

Official Thieves Guild Trailer

The Thieves Guild DLC features all-new rewards and a new zone with Hew’s Bane, a trial with Maw of Lorkhaj and a dedicated skill line for the Thieves Guild.

The Story takes you to Hew’s Bane after your botched heist puts you in the middle of a conflict between the Notorious Thieves Guild and the relentless Iron Wheel.

There is only one relevant set from this DLC which is the Trial set from Maw of Lorkhaj which is called Roar of Alkosh, one of the best sets for a tank to increase a group’s damage output.

Rewards include the costume you get through the main quests such as the ‘Thieves Guild Leathers’ and the ‘Merchant Lord’s Regalia’ and a Personal Khajiiti Fence Assistant are worthwhile to have, for 2000 Crowns this is one of the best deals out there.

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/dlc/thievesguild

6. Elsweyr

My Cousin's out doing Guard Duty, and what do I get? Fighting Dragons?

Official Elsweyr Trailer

The Elsweyr DLC consists of an entirely new Zone of Northern Elsweyr, A dragon themed Trial with Sunspire and an epic storyline where you take the fight to the Powerful Dragons unleased on Tamriel.

There is a highly sought out Magicka DPS Set coming from the Sunspire Trial called ‘False God’s Devotion’ a set which greatly increases your Sustain, more sustain is more damage as always.

The New Daily Quests which are Dragon Hunts are one of the best and most challenging in the game, what isn’t fun on taking down Dragons eh?

As you team up with Abnur Tharn, Cadwell and an unlikely Khajiiti Ally, they are some of the best NPCs in the game with their voice and personality.

When you progress the storyline, you will get a House as a Reward called the ‘Hall of the Lunar Champion’ this is a large Home, which can be be upgraded as you progress and complete Elsweyr Quests.

In Conclusion, with the Dragon Themed Storyline, including NPCs, one of the most enjoyable Trials with Sunspire and a dive into Khajiiti Culture, you can’t go wrong into getting Elsweyr for 3500 Crowns

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/chapter/elsweyr

5. Dragonhold

More Dragons? The World's gone mad I should say.

Official Dragonhold Trailer

The Dragonhold DLC features an all-new zone with Southern Elsweyr and is the conclusion of the Elsweyr Chapter.

The Story takes you to Southern Elsweyr when you hear of a Dragon threatening the City of Senchal, things take a twisted turn as you find unusual allies in battling the Dragon threat.

There are no relevant sets from this zone, but the rewards including the Dragonguard Costume and the Dragon Imp Pet for progressing the storyline are all well designed and worth.

For 2000 Crowns, The Dragonhold DLC has one of the best conclusions to a DLC, with the boss fights and the story leading up to it, this is worthy of shedding a tear and spending your Crowns.

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/dlc/dragonhold

4. Clockwork

Sotha Sil with total absolute certainty

Official Clockwork City Trailer

The Clockwork DLC features an all-new Zone and Trial, both are Dwemer Themed.

The Story takes place as you join Telvanni Sorcerer Divayth Fir to track down a powerful artifact which is threatening Clockwork City and Sotha Sil Himself.

There are no relevant sets here, but the rewards such as a Dwemer Target Dummy, Dwemer Apostle Motifs from the Daily Quests and a Challenging Trial all make up for the Entire DLC

In Conclusion, It captures what Clockwork City is supposed to be, the culture and lore, its inhabitants is experienced in the eyes of the player.

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/dlc/clockworkcity

3. Blackwood

What in Oblivion is that?

Official Blackwood Trailer

The Blackwood DLC features an entirely new zone and a trial named Rockgrove, both of which are a combination of Argonian and Daedric Themes.

The story takes off when you and Eveli Sharp-Arrow stumble upon a Daedric Plot that has been around since the time of the Longhouse Emperors, Delve into the plot as you search for the mysterious “Ambitions” before Oblivion is unleased upon Tamriel.

The Sets from this DLC are some of the best available currently, the craftable Diamond’s Victory and Rockgrove’s Bahsei’s Mania provide some of the highest DPS sets for Magicka based builds and Rockgrove’s Saxhleel Champion for Tanks provide more options for Major further increasing your groups DPS.

Blackwood also introduces Companions, with two available, Bastion and Mirri, have their own equipment, skill lines, personalities, like and dislikes, providing you a companion for your adventures.

In terms of rewards, with the New Endeavors Store, you can earn currency from certain daily quests which will allow you to buy exclusive Crown Items.

The Storyline takes some twists and turns and is surely worthy of a playthrough, In Conclusion, the sets provided, Companions, and Endeavors make this one of the best chapters ESO has to offer.

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/chapter/blackwood

2. Orsinium

Can you help in rebuilding Orsinium?

Official Orsinium Trailer

The Orsinium DLC features an Entirely New Zone in the Land of the Orsimer and a New Challenging Solo Dungeon with Maelstrom Arena.

The Story starts when you receive a letter inviting adventurers to venture to rebuilding the city of Orsinium in Wrothgar, it takes you in to Orcish Culture and History, with the Orc King vying to reunite the tribes to restore the city to its former glory.

There are two relevant sets from this DLC, one is the Briarheart set which is great for Starter Stamina DPS and the other is the Arena Reward from Maelstrom Arena, the Maelstrom Crushing Wall Staves, particularly the Fire and Lightning, these are a must have for any Magicka DPS.

Some of the better rewards, include a costume for completing the collectibles for the Orsinium Museum, a Daedric Polymorph for completing Veteran Maelstrom Arena and an Orcish Costume which you will acquire during the storyline.

In Conclusion, with the number of great sets, a dive into Orcish Culture, the best side quests and storyline, My verdict would be to make sure this is one of the First DLCs you get, at 3000 Crowns, you can’t go wrong.

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/dlc/orsinium

1. Summerset

Ahh, Beautiful Summerset

Official Summerset Trailer

The Summerset DLC takes the top spot with an entirely New Zone, a New Trial, New Skill Line, Daily Quests and the best storyline ESO has to offer.

The story takes place when Summerset opens their borders to outsiders, you meet with Razum-dar and the Mysterious Psijic Order to investigate a series of events that threaten Summerset’s Safety, these ultimately takes you to battle against the joint forces of Daedric Princes.

Summerset also introduced Jewelry Crafting which is essential for the progress of any character in the game, these maximize your abilities in whatever role you are in.

The Psijic Order Skill Line also remains relevant to this day with Elemental Weapon and Channeled Acceleration for Magicka DPS, and access to Psijic Portals for Loot.

The Cloudrest Trial is also one of the most fast paced challenging trials requiring an entire group’s coordination to finish on the hardest of difficulties, The Sets rewarded from the Trial, primarily Siroria for Magicka DPS and Olorime for Healers are still some of the best sets in their respective Roles.

Additional Features include access to Mystic Artaeum Fishing, Pyandonean Bottles from Fishing in Summerset, and Dailies for Sapiarch Motifs.

With Summerset’s Story, Equipment, Skill lines, Beautiful Zone, Voice Acting and even side quests being praised, Summerset takes the Top Spot, even for 3500 Crowns, this is the best it can get right now.

Full Details at: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/updates/chapter/summerset

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