This is an Expansion for Dungeons & Dragons Online, requiring the base game to access its content, which serves as the climax to the Codex of the Infinite Planes Saga. You will confront Vecna and his cult across new adventure zones like Sharn, the Plane of Water, the Abyss, and the Astral Plane, battling new monsters like Wererats and Vrocks. A key feature is the addition of the new Epic Destiny, Machrotechnic, enhancing high-level character builds within the established RPG framework.
This expansion thrusts players directly into a high-stakes confrontation centered around Morgrave University, located high within the towering city of Sharn. The sinister artifact known as The Codex of the Infinite Planes has fallen into the wrong hands, bringing the dark presence of the lich Vecna and his devoted cultists into the academy. Players must navigate this perilous situation, as the university’s vast collection of powerful and rare artifacts is now under the control of Vecna's forces, placing the fate of Sharn and the entire Eberron plane in jeopardy.
The narrative takes players across several distinct and dangerous locations as they pursue Vecna's cult. These new adventures span environments including the intricate architecture of Sharn, the elemental domain of the Plane of Water, the chaotic depths of the Abyss, and the ethereal reaches of the Astral Plane. This expansion introduces new adversaries for players to overcome, such as the monstrous humanoid rodent Wererats and the formidable abyssal demonic Vrocks.
A significant addition for veteran players is the introduction of a new Epic Destiny called the Machrotechnic. This system provides specialized progression paths and abilities that enhance high-level character customization and combat roles within the existing gameplay structure of Dungeons & Dragons Online.
As a mini-expansion, this content is designed to provide a focused, high-impact conclusion to a major storyline arc within the parent game. It integrates directly into the existing character progression and world structure, building upon the established mechanics and lore of the base game.
This specific release is a singular expansion package. At the time of its release, it did not include further downloadable content or subsequent expansions bundled with it.