Neverwinter Debut Provides an Endgame Challenge

Vistani wanderers appear outside of Protectors Enclave prompting adventurers to investigate their arrival. This eventually leads to a Tarokka Card reading by Madame Eva, tying their fate to the cursed land of Barovia. A mysterious mist pulls players into the iconic Ravenloft setting, making them intruders in a hostile land filled with monsters and ruled by the dreaded vampire lord, Count Strahd von Zarovich. The campaign sweeps adventurers through many locations in Barovia, including the village itself, a Vistani Camp and Castle Ravenloft. While the heroes of Neverwinter are banding together to free this cursed land from Strahds control, they will experience new features such as.

At the edge of Strahds domain rests the fabled Yester Hill where Druids worship the vampire lord. Party up to tackle this new heroic encounter, then learn how Ravenloft redefines the monster in the Monster Hunt activity where players can modify difficulty with unique hands of Tarokka Cards to earn unique rewards. Barovia is cursed and adventurers have been summoned to free its denizens. In Neverwinters latest campaign, players will explore the darkest corners of Barovia to get the upper hand on Strahd and his vast army of evil. Completing the campaign unlocks a unique set of boons to aid in endgame content and future adventures.

Ravenloft also brings plenty of quality of life enhancements, a new day/night cycle that impacts gameplay, and a reinvented Hunt. Using Tarroka Cards that will be collected as you adventure in Barovia, players are able to increase the challenge of the Hunt. The higher difficulty brings with it the increased chance of defeat but also improves your chance to obtain rare gear. Players have plenty of reasons to explore the new Barovia zone. The campaign comes with new boons, weapons, and armor to collect. Adventurers brave (or is it foolhardy) enough to enter the new dungeon, Castle Ravenloft, will have to wade through hordes of werewolves and vampires on their way to the final confrontation with Count Strahd von Zarovich. Those victorious in their assault on Castle Ravenloft will be able to redeem the seals they have collected for top-tier loots.

In Ravenloft you will have the chance to travel to Demiplane of Dread with some special assistance from the Vistani. If you are you looking for more about Neverwinter Astral Diamonds check out our website. Your mission to rid the land of Barovia of its curse will lead you to encounters with all manner of horrors and creatures, including a new Monster Hunt mechanic. Night and Day will also play a meaningful part in your adventures, much like this cycle does to the creatures of this land. You will also come face to face with the vampire Strahd von Zarovich himself in Castle Ravenloft.

Neverwinters next module is going to be a bit different than the norm. The Heart of Fire is created in collaboration with Penny Arcade's Acquisitions Incorporated D&D campaign. It has stories and voice over from Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins plus Amy Falcone, its a more lighthearted journey through famous locales across the Forgotten Realms. We had a chance to play the campaigns opening mission at PAX West.