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'''Claws of Veeshan''' ('''CoV''') is EverQuest's 27th [[expansions|expansion]]. It was announced on October 14, 2020. Pre-orders and Beta began on October 21, 2020. It | {{Current beta}} | ||
'''Claws of Veeshan''' ('''CoV''') is EverQuest's 27th [[expansions|expansion]]. It was announced on October 14, 2020. Pre-orders and Beta began on October 21, 2020. [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/claws-of-veeshan-launch-date.271844/ It is scheduled to be released on December 8, 2020]. | |||
* [https://www.everquest.com/news/preorder-producers-letter-oct-2020 Producer's Letter: Preorder and Beta Announcements! (And More!)] | * [https://www.everquest.com/news/preorder-producers-letter-oct-2020 Producer's Letter: Preorder and Beta Announcements! (And More!)] | ||
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'''Links''' | '''Links''' | ||
[ | [Allakhazam: Claws of Veeshan Overview] | ||
[https://cov.eqresource.com/ EQ Resource: Claws of Veeshan Overview] | [https://cov.eqresource.com/ EQ Resource: Claws of Veeshan Overview] | ||
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'''Maps''' | '''Maps''' | ||
[https://drive.google.com/ | [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SDXfGbXGMlw2VNZ31bZPMAFXMlAn4sAD/view?usp=sharing Goodurden's CoV Maps (2020-11-29)]<br /><small>Goodurean's maps are recommended by Fanra's EverQuest Wiki.</small> | ||
[https://www.eqmaps.info/ | [https://www.eqmaps.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CoV-20201102.zip Brewall's CoV Beta Maps (2020-11-02)] | ||
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[[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]] {{·}} [[Dragon Necropolis (Claws of Veeshan)]] {{·}} [[Skyshrine (Claws of Veeshan)]] {{·}} [[The Sleeper's Tomb (Claws of Veeshan)]] {{·}} [[The Temple of Veeshan (Claws of Veeshan)]] {{·}} [[The Western Wastes (Claws of Veeshan)]] | [[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]] {{·}} [[Dragon Necropolis (Claws of Veeshan)]] {{·}} [[Skyshrine (Claws of Veeshan)]] {{·}} [[The Sleeper's Tomb (Claws of Veeshan)]] {{·}} [[The Temple of Veeshan (Claws of Veeshan)]] {{·}} [[The Western Wastes (Claws of Veeshan)]] | ||
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== Editions == | |||
* [https://www.everquest.com/expansion-content EverQuest: Expansion Content] | |||
If you're an All Access member, it appears that you get 10% off the cost of the expansion, however, this has not been publicly confirmed by Darkpaw (that I've seen). | |||
Pre-Order Bonus: Shared Goblet of Adventure II - 25% 8 hour Experience Bonus, Group (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers) | |||
'''Standard Edition''' | |||
The price for the Standard Edition is $34.99. It contains all previous expansions. | |||
{{#ev:youtube|o0XKp1oCLjU||right|Bonus items}} | |||
'''Collector's Edition''' | |||
The price for the Collector's Edition is $89.99. It contains all previous expansions. | |||
Claimable once per character: | |||
* Skyshrine Crystal - Personal teleport device to Skyshrine <nowiki>[teleports to Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]</nowiki> (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Contract of the Othmir - [[Mercenary]] (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
Claimable once per account: | |||
* Two Goblet of Adventure III - Four hour 50% experience potion (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Painting: Claws of Veeshan (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Snowbound Satchel - 42 slot 100% weight reduction bag (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Restless Ice Wurm Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]] (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Metamorph Wand - Bulthar (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Level 85 Heroic Character boost - Increase any character to level 85 | |||
* Ten Perfected Augmentation Distillers (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
'''Premium Edition''' | |||
The price for the Premium Edition is $139.99. It contains all previous expansions. | |||
Claimable once per character: | |||
* Skyshrine Crystal - Personal teleport device to Skyshrine <nowiki>[teleports to Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]</nowiki> (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Contract of the Othmir - [[Mercenary]] (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Skyshrine Dragon Brazier - House or Guild Hall teleport device to Skyshrine <nowiki>[teleports to Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]</nowiki> (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
Claimable once per account: | |||
* Two Goblet of Adventure III - Four hour 50% experience potion (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Painting: Claws of Veeshan (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Two Snowbound Satchels - 42 slot 100% weight reduction bag (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Restless Ice Wurm Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]] (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Metamorph Wand - Bulthar (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Level 85 Heroic Character boost - Increase any character to level 85 | |||
* Twenty Perfected Augmentation Distillers (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Two Shared Goblet of Adventure III - Four hour 50% group experience potion (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Snow Bunny Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]] (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Metamorph Wand - Lozidal Visage (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Visage of the Othmir Gentleman - Illusion (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
'''Family & Friends Edition''' | |||
The price for the Family & Friends Edition is $249.99. It contains all previous expansions. | |||
Claimable once per character: | |||
* Skyshrine Crystal - Personal teleport device to Skyshrine <nowiki>[teleports to Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]</nowiki> (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Contract of the Othmir - [[Mercenary]] (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Skyshrine Dragon Brazier - House or Guild Hall teleport device to Skyshrine <nowiki>[teleports to Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]</nowiki> (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
Claimable once per account: | |||
* Two Goblet of Adventure III - Four hour 50% experience potion (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Painting: Claws of Veeshan (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Three Snowbound Satchels - 42 slot 100% weight reduction bag (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Restless Ice Wurm Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]] (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Metamorph Wand - Bulthar (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Level 85 Heroic Character boost - Increase any character to level 85 | |||
* Twenty Perfected Augmentation Distillers (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Four Shared Goblet of Adventure III - Four hour 50% group experience potion (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Snow Bunny Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]] (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Metamorph Wand - Lozidal Visage (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Visage of the Othmir Gentleman - Illusion (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Tradable: Claws of Veeshan expansion (Delivered 72 hours after purchase) | |||
* Tradable Level 85 Heroic Character boost - Give an increase to any character to level 85 to someone. (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Tradable: Restless Ice Wurm Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]] (Delivered 72 hours after purchase, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Tradable: Snow Bunny Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]] (Delivered 72 hours after purchase, Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* 30 [[Overseer]] Packs (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
* Five Human Heritage Crates (Available for claim at the launch of the expansion) | |||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
* All previous expansions | * All previous expansions | ||
* Six new zones | * Six new zones | ||
* New raids | * New raids | ||
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== Zones == | == Zones == | ||
* [[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]] | * [[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]] | ||
* [[Dragon Necropolis (Claws of Veeshan)]] | * [[Dragon Necropolis (Claws of Veeshan)]] | ||
* [[Skyshrine (Claws of Veeshan)]] | * [[Skyshrine (Claws of Veeshan)]] | ||
* [[The Sleeper's Tomb (Claws of Veeshan)]] | * [[The Sleeper's Tomb (Claws of Veeshan)]] | ||
* [[The Temple of Veeshan (Claws of Veeshan)]] | * [[The Temple of Veeshan (Claws of Veeshan)]] | ||
* [[The Western Wastes (Claws of Veeshan)]] | |||
=== Tiers === | |||
=== Getting to CoV === | === Getting to CoV === | ||
[[Kael Drakkel (Torment of Velious)]] has a zone connection with Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan). | |||
The guild hall teleportation assistant sells *placeholder* | |||
Druids and Wizards have ports to Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan). Self only at level 103, group and others at level 104. Druids and Wizards can buy the spells from Chanter Bjiatel (Teleportation Spells) in the south-east part of Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan). | |||
Froststone Crystal Resonator - Claim item from Collector's, Premium, and Family & Friends editions ports to Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan). | |||
Froststone Crystal Echo - Claim item from Premium and Family & Friends editions ports to Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan). | |||
The Sleeper's Tomb (Claws of Veeshan) can only be entered from [[The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious)]]. | |||
=== Zone connections map === | === Zone connections map === | ||
[[File:CoV zone connection map.png|Map includes ''[[Torment of Velious]]'' zones. Zones shown (except for North Ro) are ToV and CoV zones, not The Scars of Velious zones of the same name|frame|left]] | [[File:CoV zone connection map.png|Map includes ''[[Torment of Velious]]'' zones. Zones shown (except for North Ro) are ToV and CoV zones, not The Scars of Velious zones of the same name|frame|left]] | ||
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== Progression == | |||
{{cquote|<br />Characters wishing to enter the non-instanced base version of [[The Sleeper's Tomb (Claws of Veeshan)|the Sleeper's Tomb]] for this expansion will also have to complete the [[Torment of Velious]] task The Ice Moves to gain access. ||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/claws-of-veeshan-raid-information.272042/ Claws of Veeshan raid information., Absor, EQ Developer, December 4, 2020]}} | |||
The Ice Moves is a ''[[Torment of Velious]]'' Partisan of Kael Drakkel quest. | |||
== Raid Progression == | == Raid Progression == | ||
There are three tiers of raids, and each tier will open one month per tier after the expansions launches. So, tier 1 will become accessible one month after the expansion launches. Tier 2 two months and tier 3 three months after the expansion opens. This is the same process used for ''[[Torment of Velious]]'' raids. | There are three tiers of raids, and each tier will open one month per tier after the expansions launches. So, tier 1 will become accessible one month after the expansion launches. Tier 2 two months and tier 3 three months after the expansion opens. This is the same process used for ''[[Torment of Velious]]'' raids. | ||
{{cquote|<br />On January 7th, 2021 the first tier of raid events will become available. | {{cquote|<br />On January 7th, 2021 the first tier of raid events will become available. | ||
* Tantor | * Tantor | ||
* Klandicar and the New Brood | * Klandicar and the New Brood | ||
* Zlandicar Reborn | * Zlandicar Reborn | ||
Then on February 6th, 2021 the second tier of raid events become available. | Then on February 6th, 2021 the second tier of raid events become available. | ||
* The Crusaders | * The Crusaders | ||
* Sontalak | * Sontalak | ||
* Aaryonar | * Aaryonar | ||
And on March 8th, 2021 the final tier become available. | And on March 8th, 2021 the final tier become available. | ||
* Defenders of the Tomb | * Defenders of the Tomb | ||
* Amalgam Arbiter | * Amalgam Arbiter | ||
* Vulak'Aerr | * Vulak'Aerr | ||
Also, to request the Amalgam Arbiter and Vulak'Aerr events, the person doing the requesting must have recently defeated the Defenders of the Tomb. In game terms, they must have the lockout for Defenders of the Tomb to get the Sleeper's Tomb dynamic zone.||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/claws-of-veeshan-raid-information.272042/ Claws of Veeshan raid information., Absor, EQ Developer, December 4, 2020]}} | Also, to request the Amalgam Arbiter and Vulak'Aerr events, the person doing the requesting must have recently defeated the Defenders of the Tomb. In game terms, they must have the lockout for Defenders of the Tomb to get the Sleeper's Tomb dynamic zone.||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/claws-of-veeshan-raid-information.272042/ Claws of Veeshan raid information., Absor, EQ Developer, December 4, 2020]}} | ||
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== NPCs == | == NPCs == | ||
== Spells == | == Spells == | ||
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'''Rank I''' | '''Rank I''' | ||
Rank I spells can be purchased from NPC merchants in [[The Western Wastes (Claws of Veeshan)]] in the south-east part of the zone, south of the tunnel to [[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]]. The NPCs are | Rank I spells can be purchased from NPC merchants in [[The Western Wastes (Claws of Veeshan)]] in the south-east part of the zone, south of the tunnel to [[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]]. The NPCs are Wiltie MacHadden (Priest Spells), Beestibo Saibotaz (Caster Spells), Kimbrose Galivan (Hybrid Abilities), and Knox Ridordy (Melee Tomes). Each spell or tome costs around 4,000 platinum. | ||
'''Rank II''' | '''Rank II''' | ||
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Rank II spells are gotten by clicking Bloodmarked Velium Gem drops from named mobs or randomly off of trash mobs. Bloodmarked Velium Gems can also grant Rank II ''[[Torment of Velious]]'' spells. | Rank II spells are gotten by clicking Bloodmarked Velium Gem drops from named mobs or randomly off of trash mobs. Bloodmarked Velium Gems can also grant Rank II ''[[Torment of Velious]]'' spells. | ||
* | * Minor Bloodmarked Velium Gem - Level 111 | ||
* | * Lesser Bloodmarked Velium Gem - Level 112 | ||
* | * Median Bloodmarked Velium Gem - Level 113 | ||
* | * Greater Bloodmarked Velium Gem - Level 114 | ||
* | * Glowing Bloodmarked Velium Gem - Level 115 | ||
'''Rank III''' | '''Rank III''' | ||
Rank III spells are gotten from clicking Dragontouched Runes gotten from raid chests in CoV raids. Dragontouched Runes can also grant Rank III ''[[Torment of Velious]]'' spells. | Rank III spells are gotten from clicking Dragontouched Runes gotten from raid chests in CoV raids. Dragontouched Runes can also grant Rank III ''[[Torment of Velious]]'' spells. | ||
* Minor Dragontouched Rune - Level 111 | |||
* Lesser Dragontouched Rune - Level 112 | |||
* Median Dragontouched Rune - Level 113 | |||
* Greater Dragontouched Rune - Level 114 | |||
* Glowing Dragontouched Rune - Level 115 | |||
=== Type 3 augmentations === | |||
=== Progressive spells === | === Progressive spells === | ||
:''Main article: [[Progressive spells]]'' | :''Main article: [[Progressive spells]]'' | ||
''Claws of Veeshan'' includes an upgrade to the [[Progressive spells]] called '''Composite'''. The base spells/discs/songs are sold by NPC vendor | ''Claws of Veeshan'' includes an upgrade to the [[Progressive spells]] called '''Composite'''. The base spells/discs/songs are sold by NPC vendor Krykorn Elsonower (Progressive Abilities) in [[The Western Wastes (Claws of Veeshan)]] in the south-east part of the zone, south of the tunnel to [[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]]. | ||
== Items == | == Items == | ||
''For the Raid items'' | |||
=== Links === | === Links === | ||
=== Visible armor === | === Visible armor === | ||
Not confirmed but it is believed that visible armor is created using a dropped item combined with either Snowsquall Refined Velium (~21,000 platinum), Blizzard Refined Velium (~26,000 platinum), or Hoarfrost Refined Velium (~37,000 platinum). These may be purchased from Olwen (Merchant) in [[The Western Wastes (Claws of Veeshan)]] in the south-east part of the zone, south of the tunnel to [[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]]. | |||
'''Group''' | '''Group''' | ||
'''Raid''' | '''Raid''' | ||
=== Tradeskilled === | === Tradeskilled === | ||
Some tradeskill items, as well as new recipe books, can be purchased from Olwen (Merchant) in [[The Western Wastes (Claws of Veeshan)]] in the south-east part of the zone, south of the tunnel to [[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]]. | |||
Some tradeskill items, as well as new recipe books, can be purchased from | |||
=== Power Sources === | === Power Sources === | ||
=== Various === | === Various === | ||
* In addition to the [[mounts]] gotten from the Collector's, Premium, and Family & Friends Editions, a | * In addition to the [[mounts]] gotten from the Collector's, Premium, and Family & Friends Editions, a Winter Jackalope Saddle may be obtained from completing the General [[achievements|achievement]] ''The Frozen One''. | ||
* An | * An Ice Bound Ulthork [[Familiars|familiar]] may be obtained from completing the General [[achievements|achievement]] ''Paragon of Claws of Veeshan''. | ||
* The [[Trophies|trophy]] | * The [[Trophies|trophy]] Temple Torchey may be obtained from completing the General [[achievements|achievement]] ''Tundra Excavator''. | ||
== Alternate currency == | == Alternate currency == | ||
''Claws of Veeshan'' introduces two new [[alternate currency]] types: | ''Claws of Veeshan'' introduces two new [[alternate currency]] types: | ||
* | * Restless Mark - Obtained from missions in CoV. Used to buy items from Tanin Gleamstone (Group and Parcel Merchant) in [[The Western Wastes (Claws of Veeshan)]] in the south-east part of the zone, south of the tunnel to [[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]]. | ||
* | * Warforged Emblem - Obtained from raids in CoV. Used to buy raid items from Morton Stonebreaker in The Western Wastes (Claws of Veeshan) in the south-east part of the zone, south of the tunnel to [[Cobalt Scar (Claws of Veeshan)]]. | ||
== Lore == | == Lore == | ||
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It is time for the bravest heroes of Norrath to challenge the dragons of Velious and put an end to the deadly magic that has tormented the citizens of the continent. | It is time for the bravest heroes of Norrath to challenge the dragons of Velious and put an end to the deadly magic that has tormented the citizens of the continent. | ||
Rise to the challenge! Face the ancient dragons of Velious and bring them to account for their actions! | Rise to the challenge! Face the ancient dragons of Velious and bring them to account for their actions! | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
'''Video''' | '''Video''' | ||
'''Images''' | '''Images''' | ||
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File:Vulak`Aerr.png|Vulak`Aerr | File:Vulak`Aerr.png|Vulak`Aerr | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Expansions]] | [[Category:Expansions]] | ||
[[Category:Claws of Veeshan]] | [[Category:Claws of Veeshan]] | ||