The Elder Scrolls Online is back with new content, Necrom Shadow over Morrowind. It is definitely time to dig out our maps of Tamriel once more and get exploring!
This latest DLC brings with it a compelling new chapter in the ESO story as well as a new class, locations, and companions to unlock. Available from June 5th, we’re taking a closer look at Necrom and all its shiny fresh content. What secrets does the Telvanni Peninsula hold?
Necrom Shadow over Morrowind
The Necrom chapter of Shadow over Morrowind will take us on a deep dive into the lore of Dark Elves, Aprocrypha, and the Deadric Prince of Knowledge. The Morrowind map has expanded, giving us the Telvanni Peninsula and Aprocrypha, the realm of Oblivion, to explore. More than just beautiful rolling hills, these new areas are unique worlds featuring giant mushrooms and jagged rock formations.
There is roughly 30 hours of new story to play out. A mysterious threat to the Deadric Prince’s darkest secrets leads you to become an agent of Hermaeus Mora and investigate. A vast conspiracy that will endanger Nirn and Oblivion is afoot, and you must seek lost knowledge in the City of the Dead. Familiar faces will return as you delve into this conundrum, including the fan favourite Morag Tong assassin, Naryu, and the High Elf mage, Leramil.
Necrom is set to be Tamriel’s next, exciting adventure.
New Features
The Necrom DLC brings more than just new map locations to the table. A whole new class is available to play as, The Archanist. This magic-based class is empowered by the secrets of Apocrypha, allowing you to wield restorative, defensive, and destructive magic in battle. Your ability is channelled through the arcane, lost tomes of power, and ancient runes.
There are also two new companions to ally yourself with; the Archanist Redguard and Argonian Warden. Each brings their own skill set to your party as you travel these new, foreboding realms of Tamriel.
How can I play The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom?
To play the Necrom chapter of Shadow over Morrowind, you need to have The Elder Scrolls base game. On Steam, there are a variety of bundles that group ESO content and even a guide to help you pick the one needed for your collection. It is available as a solo DLC or as bundles with the base game and/or other additional content from the ESO back catalogue.
The Elder Scrolls Online is available to play on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The Necrom DLC will also be supported on these platforms. Unfortunately, crossplay is not yet supported, so if you wanted to take on Necrom with friends you’d need to play on the same platform. The Elder Scrolls Online does make for great multiplayer gaming, after all!
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Official Specifications
What does it take from your gaming PC to explore the Telvanni Peninsula and beyond? Here are the official specifications for The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 8.1 / 7 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 540 AMD A6-3620 | Intel Core i5 2300 AMD FX4350 |
| Memory | 3GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 460 AMD Radeon 6850 Direct X 11.0 compliant with 1GB RAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 AMD Radeon HD 7850 Direct X 11.0 compliant with 2GB RAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Storage | 95GB available space | 95GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX compatible | DirectX compatible |
Must-Haves to Play ESO
With new content being regularly released on The Elder Scrolls Online, you need a gaming PC or laptop that can keep up with it all. We’ve picked a few things from the Overclockers UK website that we think are must-haves for playing ESO right. As always, there is plenty more to discover if our picks don’t gel with you!
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
The Refract Jade is part of our pre-built gaming PC range, hand crafted by our team of tech experts. Each component has been cherry-picked to work cohesively and facilitate outstanding performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. With its AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU, the Jade will bring the new weird and wonderful locations in Necrom to life. The high-speed 32GB DDR5 RAM will keep this gaming PC running smoothly whilst the Wi-Fi enabled motherboard will keep you connected.
All of the pre-built PCs that are part of the Refract Gaming range come with three years parts and labour warranty, the Jade is no exception. Enjoy gaming with that extra peace of mind!
Discover more of our Refract Gaming range, each PC crafted for different gameplay styles and resolutions.
ASUS ROG Strix G17 Gaming Laptop
Explore Tamriel on the go with the ASUS ROG Strix G17 gaming laptop. Armed with an AMD R9-7845HX CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, you can game with all the very latest innovations afforded by Zen 4 and Ada Lovelace architecture. Plus, the 17.3” FHD screen displays The Elder Scrolls Online and all your favourite games with smooth frame rates thanks to the 144Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-Sync.
To keep the ASUS ROG Strix G17 cool whilst you uncover the arcane secrets, this gaming laptop features a comprehensive thermal solution. Pairing Thermal Grizzle Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal thermal paste with updated 84-blade Arc Flow Fans, this cooling system keeps your gaming laptop operating to temperature with minimal noise.
noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair The Elder Scrolls Online Edition
Of course, we can’t send you into the depths of Tamriel without a proper steed. And by “steed” we mean a noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair The Elder Scrolls Online Edition. This gorgeous special edition gaming chair features rich golden embroidery of deadric sigils and the oroborus adorning the front. The back features the Lion for Daggerfall Covenant, the Dragon for Ebonheart Pact, and the Eagle for the Aldmeri Dominion rendered in stunning grey and gold, utilising the same precision-stitched embroidery. Breathable and durable black PU leather provides a wonderful canvas for this detailed design, whilst keeping you comfortable as you game.
Naturally, being a noblechairs HERO, this gaming chair is also equipped with superior, adjustable ergonomics. Beautiful and functional. Configure the lumbar support, 4D armrests, height, and more to meet your exact comfort specifications.
noblechairs Memory Foam Pillow Set The Elder Scrolls Online Edition
Take your comfort game to another level, with the noblechairs Memory Foam Pillow Set The Elder Scrolls Online Edition. Whether you think the ESO gaming chair is missing something, or your own noblechairs could do with a splash of style, this pillow set is the must-have accessory for Elder Scrolls fans. The plush velour cover is soft to the touch, yet highly breathable, sporting their own gold-stitched designs. For padding, they utilise a dense memory foam that provides incredible support for every gaming session.
There are two pillows included in the set; a neck and lumbar pillow. Each has elasticated bands enabling you to place them on your noblechairs in the position that best suits you. Better yet, they are machine washable!
Learn more about the noblechairs Memory Foam Pillow Sets and all the wonderful special edition models we have.
Unlock the Runic Power!
Are you ready to explore the latest ESO DLC? Drop a comment below if you’re going to be trying out the new Archanist class!
PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK for two years, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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