- Update 81.3 Release Notes - 16 September 2026
Update 81.3 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 81.3, released on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026.News and Notes:A new raid, "Terror of the Demon Lords," is available as part of the "Terror of Demogorgon" expansion pack. To play the raid, go to the pack's Gravenhollow public area and speak to the questgiver “Vision of Future Graz'zt”. This raid is Legendary CR 37.Bug Fixes & Other Changes:Wilderness Adventure Areas now report their Skull Level when entered on Reaper Difficulty.The HP caps on Banishing weapons found in Terror of Demogorgon have been raised.Male Gnomes will no longer incorrectly play the back flip animations when doing a simple jump on a carpet/cloud mount.Fixed an issue with the camera when halfling/gnomes dismount in water.Help panel support links now open in your system web browser instead of an in-game browser. This ensures you can access support and su…
- Update 81.2 Release Notes - 19 August 2026
Update 81.2 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 81.2, released on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026.News and Notes:A new quest, "Raiding the Raiders," is available as part of the "Terror of Demogorgon" expansion pack. To play the dungeon, go to the pack's Gravenhollow public area and speak to the questgiver Iridin Battlethane. “Raiding the Raiders” is CR 11 on Heroic difficulty and CR 37 on Legendary difficulty.The Mount and Pet from the Crystalforged Patron Coffer should no longer cause erratic shadow flickering.When selecting a quest in Gravenhollow, the map should now show the blinking guidance arrow of where to go to find the quest entrance.Fixed a stuck spot in the Isle of Dread Wilderness.Quest For Want of a HeartDead players will no longer sometimes get stuck under the lava surface, and crests should no longer be irretrievable.Fixed a pile of rocks that was floating in…
- Update 81.1 Release Notes - 5 August 2026
Update 81.1 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 81.1, released on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026.News and Notes:Bug Fixes:Fixed several typos and text errors in Essence Crafting recipes and Shards.Purified Eberron Dragonshards have been removed from Dual-Prefix crafting shard recipes.The Item Disjunction Machine now correctly closes its window when you leave the area instead of quietly crashing your UI.The Item Disjunction Machine has its map note again.Fixed several typos within the Terror of Demogorgon public space, quest journal, NPC dialogue, landscape, and dungeon quests.The feat Deflect Arrows is now categorized more appropriately.Removed any lingering text referring to the now deprecated Dissolver item.Removed any lingering text referring to Magic Item Crafting.Dissolving an item now shows the essence amount gained in chat.You can once again Dissolve already-created b…
- Update 81: Terror of Demogorgon Release Notes - 22 July 2026
Update 81: Terror of Demogorgon Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 81: Terror of Demogorgon, released on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026.Of Special Note:Terror of Demogorgon has arrived!Descend into the depths of the Underdark in the newest Dungeons & Dragons Online expansion. Explore Gravenhollow, an ancient Stone Giant library turned last refuge against the madness consuming the deep. Demon Lords roam freely, spreading ruin and insanity wherever they go, and the factions that once held this realm together are tearing each other apart. Rally unlikely allies and gather the components for a desperate ritual to banish the fiends. Confront Demogorgon himself before his rampage tears the world apart from below!Navigate sprawling grottos, fungal forests, and ancient ruins across the Underdark.Broker uneasy truces in the madness-stricken trading post of Mantol-Derith.Infiltrate the…
- Update 80 Release Notes - 17 June 2026
Update 80 Release Notes Here are the release notes for Update 80, released on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. Of Special Note: The Underdark, a World Beneath the World The Abyss Has Come to Claim It Descend into the depths of the Underdark in the newest Dungeons & Dragons Online expansion. Explore Gravenhollow, an ancient Stone Giant library turned last refuge against the madness consuming the deep. Demon Lords roam freely, spreading ruin and insanity wherever they go, and the factions that once held this realm together are tearing each other apart. Rally unlikely allies and gather the components for a desperate ritual to banish the fiends. Confront Demogorgon himself before his rampage tears the world apart from below!Harness the resilience of the new Duergar race, brave thirteen deadly dungeons and a brutal new raid as you face the dark beneath the surface. Pre-purchase Terror of Demogorg…
- Update 79.1 Release Notes - 13 May 2026
Update 79.1 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 79.1, released on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026.News and Notes:Back end system changes have been implemented to assist in server maintenance.The Shard Storm enhancement in the Primal Avatar tree now properly requires the upgrade enhancement in Tier 3 in order to grant its hit point buff.Quick Cutter now properly works with handwraps.The message "You have attained the Highest level in the Game" no longer displays when reaching level 30.Invasive Fey Flowers now have a hit box more appropriate for their size to make ranged weapons hit them more reliably.
- Update 79.0.1 Release Notes - 16 April 2026
Update 79.0.1 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 79.0.1, released on Thursday, April 16th, 2026.News and Notes:The Dragons' HandLegendary difficulty dungeons now properly drop Sun/Moon Augments and Rare items.Copies of the Legendary Drysvayla's Axe that did not have their Returning property now do.Various typos and string table errors have been corrected.The "Ruin" card is no longer being described as the "Rogue" card.Searing Servants in "Wish Upon a Card" can now be properly hit by projectiles.One of the optional chests in Savaran's Fortress now gives the correct treasure.An issue in "Thrall of Duty" has been corrected that could break completion if one player was by the dragon when another player was in the House of Cards.Fixed an issue in "Thrall of Duty" where you could get the blue dragon to die in the fight against the Ogre Mage by not helping him.Fixed an issue in…
- Update 79 Release Notes - 8 April 2026
Update 79 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 79: The Dragon's Hand, released on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026.New Quest Pack: The Dragon's Hand!A new quest pack is available: FREE to VIPs and available in the DDO Store! What's more powerful than a Dragon? A Dragon with a Deck of Many Things, one of the most powerful magic artifacts around. Several different Dragons have acquired Decks, and it's up to you to deal with the resulting chaos. Can you stack the deck in your favor, or will you end up folding? The Dragons' Hand Adventure Pack is level 10 on Heroic and level 36 on Legendary and contains five quests. The NPCs to acquire the quests can be found in the House Kundarak enclave in Eberron - just look for the Dragon in the plaza near the House Kundarak bank.News and Notes:Balance Changes and Small Features:Cannith Crafting has been renamed to "Essence Crafting".Essence Cra…
- Spring Savings! Special sales through March 26! - 23 March 2026
Spring Savings! Special sales through March 26!30% off Astral Shards40% off Traveler's Terrific TrunkLIMITED TIME: 50% off Select Supporter Packs - Mechanized Warrior's Coffer & Astral Traveler's CofferThe Midnight Wing Patron's Coffer has returned for a limited time! Learn more about this special bundle on DDO.com. Available through March 25th! Store More Loot! Get 30% off: Select Character Bank SpaceSelect Shared Banks, Deposit Box, and Platinum StorageSelect Inventory Space Select BagsNow through March 26th!Weekly Coupon: Free Greater Experience Elixir Coupon Code: SPRINGLEARNING Now through March 26th!
- Update 78.1 Release Notes - 11 March 2026
Update 78.1 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 78.1, released on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026.News and Notes:Bug Fixes:The maximum caster level for Magic Missile is now correctly set to level 20.Enemy versions of Magic Missile, Chain Missile, Force Missiles, Scorching Ray, and Frost Lance now scale correctly when they damage players.Certain spells were using damage progressions against players that were higher than they should be. This has been fixed.Chaos Hammer (if you are Lawful)Unholy Blight (if you are Good)Order's Wraith (if you are Chaotic)Produce FlameGreat ShoutShoutSunBurst (especially if you are Undead)Fixed graphical artifacts in No Refunds related to stencil shadows.Ruinous Schemes does not let warlocks block quest progression.Locked Away Part 2 does not let warlocks block quest progression.A Cry For Help no longer blocks quest progression if both levers are…
- Update 78.0.1 Release Notes - 5 March 2026
Update 78.0.1 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 78.0.1, released on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. News and Notes:An initial process has been implemented to mitigate poor game performance in public areas and guild airships during higher population times.Level 36 items placed into Shared Banks, Character Banks, and Reincarnation Caches now display in list results.
- Update 78 Release Notes - 25 February 2026
Update 78 Release Notes Here are the release notes for Update 78: Natural 20, released on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Of Special Note: Celebrating 20 Years! Dungeons & Dragons Online is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with free gifts, a new Anniversary dungeon, a new Anniversary public area, bonuses and boosts, the return of the 10th Anniversary event, Sterling's Remnant Rush, a new class archetype available for FREE for a limited time and more! Learn more about how we are celebrating 20 years with you on DDO.com: DDO.com/20th-anniversaryThe Anniversary event begins February 25th and continues through March 31st, 2026. Sterling's Remnant Rush continues through March 2nd, 2027. Get started by speaking to Fred in either House Phiarlan by the Phiarlan Chapterhouse or in House Jorasco near...the other Fred? Find Fred in House Jorasco near the entrance into the Mists of Ravenloft. The A…
- The Arcane Trickster arrives soon! - 18 February 2026
The Arcane Trickster is a Rogue class Archetype who dabbles in their own kind of magic to augment their abilities. Arcane Tricksters have modest skill in Enchantment and Illusion magic, but they can also “steal” spells from other classes. This archetype also summons a magical Mage Hand to cause mischief, aid in battle, and disable traps from a distance! Once Update 78: Natural 20 is released and through March 31st, 2026 you can speak to an NPC called “Giver of Gifts”, located on Anniversary Island, which is accessible by speaking to the NPC Fred in either House Jorasco or House Phiarlan near the location of the 10th Anniversary Event. The Giver of Gifts will award your account the ability to play the Arcane Trickster archetype permanently! Log out and back in after acquiring the Arcane Trickster to grant it to your account. The Anniversary Event runs through March 31st, 2026, so make su…
- Update 77.2.1 Release Notes - 11 February 2026
Update 77.2.1 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 77.2.1, released on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.News and Notes:This update corrects an issue with the Vow of Glory effect that was causing characters with the effect to not be able to properly acquire loot when the Symphony of the Fey event was inactive. The Symphony of the Fey event has now been disabled following its re-introduction last week. Characters will no longer retain the Vow of Glory effect.
- Update 77.2 Release Notes - 21 January 2026
Update 77.2 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 77.2, released on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026.News and Notes:Bosses and Raid Bosses are now immune to most movement speed reduction debuffs that they were not already immune to, to prevent issues it can cause with quest progression.Symphony of the Fey: If a music note spawns near the edge of water and its spawned enemies fall into deep water they will now self-terminate, allowing you to claim the mote once other mote enemies are defeated.The end chest in The Chill of Ravenloft raid "Relentless" now generates the proper amount of loot to all participants.Mists of Ravenloft Ultimate Edition owners can now claim the Barovian Mist Weapon Aura from Rex'nall, the Mists of Ravenloft Cosmetic NPC in the Eberron Hall of Heroes.The Chill of Ravenloft's Guest Pass now properly accessed The Chill of Ravenloft.Ghost WorldsThe Ghost worl…
- Update 77.1 Release Notes - 17 December 2025
Update 77.1 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 77.1, released on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025. News and Notes:We have corrected issues with re-summoning and dismissing the North Wind Wolf Pup Creature Companion in the Patron's Coffer of the North Winds.The North Wind Wolf Pup Creature Companion no longer appears as the Black Rose Pup Creature Companion. The new Update 77 free quest "Body and Mind" now has its proper end chest.
- Update 77 Release Notes - 10 December 2025
Update 77 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 77: Presents and Pain, released on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. Of Special Note:A new free dungeon is available!You hear a voice calling for help from the mists, then plunge into the frigid fog to investigate..."Body and Mind" is a new free quest that is level 8 on Heroic difficulty and level 36 on Legendary difficulty! This quest takes place in Lamordia, the location of our newest expansion The Chill of Ravenloft, but access to The Chill of Ravenloft is not required. Get started by going to the places where Ravenloft's mists are found: House Jorasco in Stormreach or Eveningstar in the Forgotten Realms. You will find new mist leading to the quest that will take you into the quest.Festivult is now underway (starts Wednesday)!Festivult has returned with updated cookies! During Festivult Copper, Silver, and Gold Festivult Coin…
- Update 76 Release Notes - 19 November 2025
Update 76 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 76: Symphony of the Fey, released on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025.Of Special Note:The Symphony of the Fey event has arrived!Hyrsam has been corrupted, cursed by the Fomorian King now residing in the Shadowfell following his defeat. This curse has scattered Hyrsam’s power across all worlds, and it is up to you to gather this power back in order to put an end to the Fomorian King’s threat. Align with the Summer or Winter Court, equip one of five special Lutes, discover musical Motes, complete special encounters, and earn cosmetic and musical rewards! Read more about the Symphony of the Fey event in our guide on DDO.com.The event begins on Wednesday, November 19th and continues through February 3rd, 2026, ending when we bring the game worlds down for their expected downtime at 9:00 AM Eastern (-5 GMT) on Wednesday, February 4th…
- Update 75.6 Release Notes - 22 October 2025
Update 75.6 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 75.6, released on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.News and Notes:VIP Crafting Material Tokens have been renamed to VIP Rare Crafting Material Tokens to help differentiate them from the new VIP Uncommon Crafting Material Tokens.Further work has been done to change the way wilderness areas are loaded to make their handling more efficient. The changes in Update 75.6 bring the work done in 75.5 to most of the remaining wilderness areas in the game.As a result of the changes, objects created and left unattended fully out of sight in some wilderness regions now expire after approximately 2 minutes, such as Bigby's Guiding Hands, Dimension Door entrances, or Hirelings left guarding an area by themselves. In the case of Hirelings, the Hireling will disappear from the party but can be re-summoned if you still have their contract availa…
- Update 75.5 Release Notes - 15 October 2025
Update 75.5 Release NotesHere are the release notes for Update 75.5, released on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. News and Notes:This game update includes a change to the way some landscapes are loaded to make their handling more efficient.As a result of the changes, objects created and left unattended fully out of sight in some landscape regions now expire after approximately 2 minutes, such as Bigby's Guiding Hands, Dimension Door entrances, or Hirelings left guarding an area by themselves. In the case of Hirelings, the Hireling will disappear from the party but can be re-summoned if you still have their contract available.An issue has been corrected that prevented characters from reaching Zardanarith, the green dragon in the Isle of Dread wilderness area.
