Dungeons & Dragons Online Update 9 Launched

Turbine’s “Harbinger of Madness” patch for Dungeons & Dragons Online is now live and, as every odd numbered update has done, it brings a slew of new content to my favorite MMORPG to date. Have a look at these five new screenshots, then dive into the enormous patch notes here. Here’s the gist of what it contains:

Update 9 casts a light on a gruesome and twisted neighborhood of Stormreach! The Harbinger of Madness Adventure Pack, for level 15 players, commands you to gather evidence and uncover the sinister mastermind behind the disappearance of the Saltire District townspeople. Crafting also gets an update, with a new user interface that allows you to customize weapon and equipment effects! Plus, there is a plethora of new features including new attack animations, boosted spells, and more Prestige Enhancement lines!

Harbinger of Madness Adventure Pack

A baffling disappearance of several Saltire locals has been reported! Your job is to track down who or what is responsible and expose the reason for their madness. Your detective work begins in the Stormreach harbor and will force you to come face-to face with danger in uncharted sewers. Then venture to a hidden laboratory where fleshcrafting is the core experiment, and finally, peruse an art gallery where flesh is on display! The Harbinger of Madness Adventure Pack is available for players level 15 and above. Free for VIPs, and available in the DDO on April 29th!

New Crafting Beta

Get the new crafting feature, currently in Beta! A new user interface now grants you the ability to fully customize the effects of weapons and other items! You can deconstruct an item to make it craftable, or just keep a powerful component. You’ll also be able to use the construction machines to create gear and earn crafting experience as you collect special ingredients and master your recipes!