In addition to the traps, dangerous environmental elements await players in the arenas. Players must use these mechanics to their advantage. It’s not just about pure strength.
The Blackrose Prison is open to all types of players
You can freely determine the difficulty: Whether you are a casual player or prefer tough challenges, the Blackrose Prison aims to appeal to a wide player group.
Dungeon Lead Mike Finnigan commented on the Blackrose Prison as follows:
The Dragonstar Arena was great, but also binary: you either did it or you didn’t. When we introduced the seals in the Maelstrom Arena, we gave players a lever to influence the difficulty level. We also wanted to give players a means to affect the difficulty level of the respective mechanics in the Blackrose Prison.
Use the 4 seals to your advantage
4 different seals can be used to customize the gaming experience:
- The Seal of Resurrection can resurrect the whole group. It also protects the player who activates it.
- Players can use the Seal of Defense to reduce incoming damage. Additionally, projectile attacks are reflected.
- The Seal of Endurance provides your group with Magicka and Stamina over a certain period.
- If things get tense, you can activate the Seal of Healing to heal your group for a certain time.
Per arena, you can only activate a specific seal. Also, activating a seal will reduce your points for the veteran leaderboard if you are playing the veteran version of the arena.
Probably the best players on the veteran leaderboard can expect special rewards again. Groups that completely forgo the seals have the best chances for these rewards.
Grab exclusive weapon sets
Blackrose weapons: Each defeated leader drops weapons and armor from the Murkmire DLC. If your group can complete the entire Blackrose Prison, you will receive a special Blackrose weapon with new effects.
Completing the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison rewards you with a perfected version of the Blackrose weapons.
New title and new appearance: If you complete the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison, you will receive a new appearance. The appearance of the Mire Mist Fauld gives you the ability to become an Argonian.
If you can finish the arena in the veteran version without using a seal, you may call yourself “The Unfettered”.
First impressions of the new arena
This is what players think: Players have already had a chance to take a look at the new arena on the PTS. Here are the first reactions to the Blackrose Prison:
- Some players are disappointed. Compared to the Dragonstar Arena, the Blackrose Prison is too short and the mechanics are boring. Too many known opponents and environments are recycled.
- Players criticize that the new arena is too easy due to the Champion system. Optimized groups can easily cut through the enemy groups without paying attention to the mechanics.
If you want to take a look at the new arena, you can do so in the embedded video. Zenimax has also released an hour of gameplay from the Murkmire DLC. There, the MMO developer showcases the new zone.
Probably the best players on the veteran leaderboard can expect special rewards again. Groups that completely forgo the seals have the best chances for these rewards.
Grab exclusive weapon sets
Blackrose weapons: Each defeated leader drops weapons and armor from the Murkmire DLC. If your group can complete the entire Blackrose Prison, you will receive a special Blackrose weapon with new effects.
Completing the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison rewards you with a perfected version of the Blackrose weapons.
New title and new appearance: If you complete the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison, you will receive a new appearance. The appearance of the Mire Mist Fauld gives you the ability to become an Argonian.
If you can finish the arena in the veteran version without using a seal, you may call yourself “The Unfettered”.
First impressions of the new arena
This is what players think: Players have already had a chance to take a look at the new arena on the PTS. Here are the first reactions to the Blackrose Prison:
- Some players are disappointed. Compared to the Dragonstar Arena, the Blackrose Prison is too short and the mechanics are boring. Too many known opponents and environments are recycled.
- Players criticize that the new arena is too easy due to the Champion system. Optimized groups can easily cut through the enemy groups without paying attention to the mechanics.
If you want to take a look at the new arena, you can do so in the embedded video. Zenimax has also released an hour of gameplay from the Murkmire DLC. There, the MMO developer showcases the new zone.
In addition to the traps, dangerous environmental elements await players in the arenas. Players must use these mechanics to their advantage. It’s not just about pure strength.
The Blackrose Prison is open to all types of players
You can freely determine the difficulty: Whether you are a casual player or prefer tough challenges, the Blackrose Prison aims to appeal to a wide player group.
Dungeon Lead Mike Finnigan commented on the Blackrose Prison as follows:
The Dragonstar Arena was great, but also binary: you either did it or you didn’t. When we introduced the seals in the Maelstrom Arena, we gave players a lever to influence the difficulty level. We also wanted to give players a means to affect the difficulty level of the respective mechanics in the Blackrose Prison.
Use the 4 seals to your advantage
4 different seals can be used to customize the gaming experience:
- The Seal of Resurrection can resurrect the whole group. It also protects the player who activates it.
- Players can use the Seal of Defense to reduce incoming damage. Additionally, projectile attacks are reflected.
- The Seal of Endurance provides your group with Magicka and Stamina over a certain period.
- If things get tense, you can activate the Seal of Healing to heal your group for a certain time.
Per arena, you can only activate a specific seal. Also, activating a seal will reduce your points for the veteran leaderboard if you are playing the veteran version of the arena.
Probably the best players on the veteran leaderboard can expect special rewards again. Groups that completely forgo the seals have the best chances for these rewards.
Grab exclusive weapon sets
Blackrose weapons: Each defeated leader drops weapons and armor from the Murkmire DLC. If your group can complete the entire Blackrose Prison, you will receive a special Blackrose weapon with new effects.
Completing the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison rewards you with a perfected version of the Blackrose weapons.
New title and new appearance: If you complete the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison, you will receive a new appearance. The appearance of the Mire Mist Fauld gives you the ability to become an Argonian.
If you can finish the arena in the veteran version without using a seal, you may call yourself “The Unfettered”.
First impressions of the new arena
This is what players think: Players have already had a chance to take a look at the new arena on the PTS. Here are the first reactions to the Blackrose Prison:
- Some players are disappointed. Compared to the Dragonstar Arena, the Blackrose Prison is too short and the mechanics are boring. Too many known opponents and environments are recycled.
- Players criticize that the new arena is too easy due to the Champion system. Optimized groups can easily cut through the enemy groups without paying attention to the mechanics.
If you want to take a look at the new arena, you can do so in the embedded video. Zenimax has also released an hour of gameplay from the Murkmire DLC. There, the MMO developer showcases the new zone.
ESO Murkmire expands The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One) with an additional Horde Mode. In the Blackrose Prison, you face opponents in five different arenas to free a captured Argonian.
So far, players can fight waves of enemies in the Maelstrom and Dragonstar arenas to receive exclusive loot. The new Blackrose Prison aims to be accessible to as many players as possible through four different seals.
A new group challenge
Dodge traps, use environmental elements to your advantage: In the Blackrose Prison, you fight in five separate arenas against different types of opponents. This includes vampire hordes, swamp monsters, and imperial deserters.
If your group survives five rounds, a powerful leader awaits you, whom you must defeat. Once you’ve battled through the five arenas, you will face the leader of the Blackguard to free a captured Argonian.
The arenas are filled with traps from the Maelstrom Arena. However, the team has modified the trigger conditions, so that traps still pose a challenge even for battle-hardened players. Some traps will be part of the boss fights.
Completing the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison rewards you with a perfected version of the Blackrose weapons.
New title and new appearance: If you complete the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison, you will receive a new appearance. The appearance of the Mire Mist Fauld gives you the ability to become an Argonian.
If you can finish the arena in the veteran version without using a seal, you may call yourself “The Unfettered”.
First impressions of the new arena
This is what players think: Players have already had a chance to take a look at the new arena on the PTS. Here are the first reactions to the Blackrose Prison:
- Some players are disappointed. Compared to the Dragonstar Arena, the Blackrose Prison is too short and the mechanics are boring. Too many known opponents and environments are recycled.
- Players criticize that the new arena is too easy due to the Champion system. Optimized groups can easily cut through the enemy groups without paying attention to the mechanics.
If you want to take a look at the new arena, you can do so in the embedded video. Zenimax has also released an hour of gameplay from the Murkmire DLC. There, the MMO developer showcases the new zone.
Probably the best players on the veteran leaderboard can expect special rewards again. Groups that completely forgo the seals have the best chances for these rewards.
Grab exclusive weapon sets
Blackrose weapons: Each defeated leader drops weapons and armor from the Murkmire DLC. If your group can complete the entire Blackrose Prison, you will receive a special Blackrose weapon with new effects.
Completing the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison rewards you with a perfected version of the Blackrose weapons.
New title and new appearance: If you complete the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison, you will receive a new appearance. The appearance of the Mire Mist Fauld gives you the ability to become an Argonian.
If you can finish the arena in the veteran version without using a seal, you may call yourself “The Unfettered”.
First impressions of the new arena
This is what players think: Players have already had a chance to take a look at the new arena on the PTS. Here are the first reactions to the Blackrose Prison:
- Some players are disappointed. Compared to the Dragonstar Arena, the Blackrose Prison is too short and the mechanics are boring. Too many known opponents and environments are recycled.
- Players criticize that the new arena is too easy due to the Champion system. Optimized groups can easily cut through the enemy groups without paying attention to the mechanics.
If you want to take a look at the new arena, you can do so in the embedded video. Zenimax has also released an hour of gameplay from the Murkmire DLC. There, the MMO developer showcases the new zone.
In addition to the traps, dangerous environmental elements await players in the arenas. Players must use these mechanics to their advantage. It’s not just about pure strength.
The Blackrose Prison is open to all types of players
You can freely determine the difficulty: Whether you are a casual player or prefer tough challenges, the Blackrose Prison aims to appeal to a wide player group.
Dungeon Lead Mike Finnigan commented on the Blackrose Prison as follows:
The Dragonstar Arena was great, but also binary: you either did it or you didn’t. When we introduced the seals in the Maelstrom Arena, we gave players a lever to influence the difficulty level. We also wanted to give players a means to affect the difficulty level of the respective mechanics in the Blackrose Prison.
Use the 4 seals to your advantage
4 different seals can be used to customize the gaming experience:
- The Seal of Resurrection can resurrect the whole group. It also protects the player who activates it.
- Players can use the Seal of Defense to reduce incoming damage. Additionally, projectile attacks are reflected.
- The Seal of Endurance provides your group with Magicka and Stamina over a certain period.
- If things get tense, you can activate the Seal of Healing to heal your group for a certain time.
Per arena, you can only activate a specific seal. Also, activating a seal will reduce your points for the veteran leaderboard if you are playing the veteran version of the arena.
Probably the best players on the veteran leaderboard can expect special rewards again. Groups that completely forgo the seals have the best chances for these rewards.
Grab exclusive weapon sets
Blackrose weapons: Each defeated leader drops weapons and armor from the Murkmire DLC. If your group can complete the entire Blackrose Prison, you will receive a special Blackrose weapon with new effects.
Completing the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison rewards you with a perfected version of the Blackrose weapons.
New title and new appearance: If you complete the veteran version of the Blackrose Prison, you will receive a new appearance. The appearance of the Mire Mist Fauld gives you the ability to become an Argonian.
If you can finish the arena in the veteran version without using a seal, you may call yourself “The Unfettered”.
First impressions of the new arena
This is what players think: Players have already had a chance to take a look at the new arena on the PTS. Here are the first reactions to the Blackrose Prison:
- Some players are disappointed. Compared to the Dragonstar Arena, the Blackrose Prison is too short and the mechanics are boring. Too many known opponents and environments are recycled.
- Players criticize that the new arena is too easy due to the Champion system. Optimized groups can easily cut through the enemy groups without paying attention to the mechanics.
If you want to take a look at the new arena, you can do so in the embedded video. Zenimax has also released an hour of gameplay from the Murkmire DLC. There, the MMO developer showcases the new zone.
