Elder Scrolls Online Items

Previously, when we outlined Elder Scrolls Online's July roadmap, we provided a glimpse into Update 47 and the new dungeons that will launch alongside it. Now, they're finally launching on August 18th (on PC & Mac)!

Note that the update will launch on September 3rd for Xbox and PlayStation platforms, and only Update 47 is completely free to play. To play the two new dungeons in the pack, you'll need 2025 Content Pass, 2025 Premium Edition, or an ESO Plus membership.

With that in mind, we'll provide a detailed breakdown of Update 47 and the new dungeons so you can decide whether they're worth playing.

Update 47 Basic Upgrades

This update doesn't add any significant new features to gameplay or major game modes. Instead, it focuses on improving overall game flow and overall experience, focusing on details like quality of life.

Water-Capable Mounts

Previously, when traveling between locations on a mount to increase travel speed and farm ESO gold faster, you'd have to dismount if you encountered water along the way.

While this didn't take too long, it became inconvenient over time. Update 47 introduces a new feature that allows you to ride any mount directly through water - just be careful not to expose it to attacks from aquatic creatures.

While this sounds like a simple skill, the game still required customizing the water-capturing animations and sounds for each mount, making it a relatively complex task for the developers.

Playback NPC Voiceovers

Across the vast continent of Tamriel, there are numerous NPCs of various races. Some can guide you in basic survival skills, while others will introduce you to new or existing lore.

To enhance the immersive experience as you interact with them, Elder Scrolls Online provides voiceovers for most characters. However, sometimes you might miss these captivating narrations due to distraction or other reasons.

Update 47 addresses this issue by adding an option for your character to replay the most recent voiceover of NPC who you're currently speaking with. On-screen narration has also been added to avoid overlapping with NPC voiceovers.

Making Survey Reports Stackable

In the previous update, ESO introduced stacking for Master Writs to streamline your inventory. Similar stacking mechanisms can be applied to more items, such as Survey Reports, to ensure a consistently streamlined inventory.

Survey Reports are effectively rewards for crafting Writs, available to characters of all levels. Adding stacking functionality will allow you to carry more reports easily, making it easier to utilize and trade them on the go.

Modifiable Infinite Archive Visions

As one of ESO's core PvE gameplay features, Infinite Archive spawns waves of random enemies and bosses in ever-changing halls. You must complete challenges at increasing difficulty levels to earn rewards such as gold, class sets, and furniture.

During these challenges, Infinite Archive will randomly grant you different buffs to help you survive longer, one of which is visions. With Update 47, ESO has updated the selectable visions, giving you more control over your progress by acquiring the right visions.

New Dungeon 1: Naj-Caldeesh

As the first part of Feast of Shadows dungeon pack, Naj-Caldeesh is a lost ancient Argonian citadel that has been invaded by a sinister necromantic cult - a continuation of the story from Seasons of the Worm Cult.

Because Worm Cult destroyed Seekxilts' village in the previous story, she was forced to find Naj-Caldeesh and use it as a new home. However, this also attracted the attention of Wuj-Laxul necromancers.

Your role here is to work with your teammates to thwart the necromancers' plot. In addition to bosses and enemies, you must also be wary of dangerous traps that may appear at any time.

Completing this dungeon will give you a chance to obtain four all-new item sets, a monster mask, and special collectibles, as well as a series of achievements. If you frequently utilize your subclass in combat, Xanmeer Spellweaver light armor is worth a look.

New Dungeon 2: Black Gem Foundry

This dungeon is located in Molag Bal's Oblivion realm of Coldharbour. You can pass through a cave in Western Solstice to find the entrance to this dungeon. This cave serves as both a quarry and a forge for black soul gems.

In short, dangerous weapons and items are spawned here, and your mission is to prevent them from being acquired by Worm Cult. To do this, you'll need to defeat a series of enemies in a dungeon filled with Black Gem elements.

Enemy types worth noting in this dungeon include Quarrymaster Saldezaar, Black Gem Monstrosity, and High Soulbinder Vykand. Each poses a different threat, requiring your exceptional spatial awareness.

For example, Black Gem Monstrosity is a towering monster composed of black gems. You must constantly monitor the constant flow of lava while avoiding its highly focused beam attacks.

Fighting High Soulbinder Vykand not only tests your combat awareness, but also requires exceptional focus and memory, as well as consistent communication with your teammates.

The rewards offered at Black Gem Foundry are largely the same as those at Naj-Caldeesh. New gear, such as Lustrous Soulwell light armor set, significantly increases your team's regeneration rate when using your ultimate, making it a must-see.

That's it for Update 47 and the two new dungeons that are launching simultaneously. You'll be able to experience more details in-game once they're officially released. Thank you for reading.

While nearly all MMORPGs emphasize combat to earn resources and survive, if you’re not comfortable playing with others, a casual approach might be more suitable, especially in a long-running game.

Undoubtedly, Elder Scrolls Online, now over a decade old, is such a game. Even new players will probably be drawn to the casual atmosphere and relaxed after completing the initial quests.

So, what qualities of ESO still allow you to enjoy it casually as a solo player in 2025? We’ll analyze them for you.

Game Overview - Atypical MMORPG

While you can reach the top of Elder Scrolls Online by constantly farming ESO gold or rarer gear, the more you play, the more you’ll find that even casual questing can provide a solid ESO experience.

If you prefer full-on combat, you can team up with guild-mates in ESO to complete raids or slay bosses in large dungeons for loot. You can also gather in PvP zone of Cyrodiil to form an army and fight other players.

If you prefer a more casual solo experience, you can wander around Elder Scrolls Online’s towns, chat with NPCs, or create clothing accessories to accessorize and style your character for a more unique and stylish look.

ESO’s comprehensive crafting system allows you to experience forging, enchanting, cooking, and even crafting furniture to build houses through a variety of crafting skills. Furthermore, you can use the fishing feature to sell rare fish or materials you catch for more ESO gold.

In fact, with the removal of the subscription requirement and more Tamriel updates, such as the recent addition of the subclass feature, ESO becomes more like a pure “Elder Scrolls game” than a typical MMO, allowing you to customize your playstyle to your needs.

Easily Immerse In The Game Story

In MMORPGs, most PvE gameplay and quests involve complex storylines and character backgrounds, sometimes even affecting your quest progress. Therefore, you need to be fully familiar with these details before engaging in combat.

Some MMORPGs, such as World of Warcraft series, often use extensive text descriptions to explain quest backgrounds. While this approach helps ensure that no details are missed, it can be tedious.

In contrast, Elder Scrolls Online sometimes provides key quest information in the form of notes, and most quest dialogue is voiced for quick understanding.

Furthermore, some ESO story content is actually based on the background of other Elder Scrolls games, but the integration is very good. Combined with the engaging narrative style, completing an ESO PVE quest is like immersing yourself in a magical story.

A Large Number Of Completable Quests

ESO PvE quests are diverse, including multiple faction quest lines and various side quests. Completing them rewards skill points, making them perfect for a killing time as a solo player.

A single faction questline takes approximately 50 hours, and if you prefer, you can complete the questlines for two other factions with the same character. This way, the faction questlines alone could fill a whole vacation, not to mention the other smaller quests.

In addition, as you complete the quests, you might unlock more points of interest, find places to fish, gather crafting materials, or even complete your own dungeon. This gives you a constant stream of content to enrich your single-player experience.

Multiple DLCs

If you’ve already experienced all the base game content or are looking for new single-player adventures, Elder Scrolls Online offers a wealth of DLCs to satisfy your needs.

These DLCs typically include different dungeons, maps, and exclusive gameplay options, allowing you to choose the one you want. Each DLC also has its own storyline, which flows seamlessly together, helping you gain a deeper understanding of Tamriel.

Major ESO DLCs include:

• Imperial City
• Orsinium
• Thieves Guild
• Dark Brotherhood
• Shadows of the Hist
• Morrowind
• Horns of the Reach
• Clockwork City
• Dragon Bones
• Summerset Chapter
• Wolfhunter
• Murkmire
• Scribes of Fate
• Necrom Chapter
• Scions of Ithelia
• Gold Road
• Fallen Banners
• Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1

Recruiting NPCs As Helpers

While most of the game can be completed solo, one person’s power is limited, and completing it may require more time and effort. If you’re a solo player and don’t have any friends or don’t want to socialize, you can recruit NPCs as helpers.

Compared to real players, NPCs can complete your requests simply by giving you command, eliminating the need for additional communication. They’re also more cooperative, especially on simpler tasks.

Diversity With Subclass Feature

Newly added in June of this year, the subclass feature allows you to choose from up to two other classes’ skill lines, in addition to your chosen base class, and experiment with a combination of skills.

Based on the total number of ESO classes and their associated skills, this is expected to result in over 3,000 possible combinations. This significantly expands your combat skill-set and allows for even more customized builds and styles.

While this will consume more skill points, as a solo player, you’ll have plenty of time to earn enough skill points by completing quests to unlock the desired class skills, allowing for maximum character customization.

More New Content

Since late 2024, Elder Scrolls Online has laid out several preliminary plans for its next decade. This means that even if you’ve been a ten-year veteran, you can still enjoy new content, much of which is still suitable for casual solo gameplay.

These are the reasons and methods for easily exploring solo play in ESO. We hope this will inspire you to explore your next game plans. Have fun!