DDO Revisits Ravenloft in New Expansion: The Chill of Ravenloft

Dungeons & Dragons Online (DDO) has released its latest expansion, “The Chill of Ravenloft,” inviting players to explore the chilling realm of Lamordia. This expansion marks a return to the gothic horror setting of Ravenloft, previously visited in the 2017 “Mists of Ravenloft” expansion. Developed and operated by Standing Stone Games since its launch in 2006, DDO’s newest content is available now on PC, offering players a chance to investigate the wintery domain ruled by the enigmatic Dr. Viktra Mordenheim.

Moving away from recent high-fantasy themes, Lamordia’s frozen factories and snow-covered streets embrace a classic Ravenloft horror aesthetic. This expansion introduces a new playable race and challenging high-level dungeons designed for veteran players who have completed the “Vecna Unleashed” content from the previous year.

Key Features:

• Dhampir Race: A half-vampire lineage granting self-healing and life-drain abilities, compatible with all classes.
• New Questline: Explore eight new dungeons, available at CR 8 (Heroic) and CR 36 (Legendary), delving into the mysteries of Dr. Mordenheim’s experiments.
• Lamordia Wilderness Zone: A vast open area filled with optional objectives and rare encounters.
• Unique Monsters: Encounter mechanized undead, stitched abominations, and other creatures born from Ravenloft’s blend of science and necromancy.
• Bundle Options: Choose from the Standard Edition ($39.99, includes Dhampir race), Collector’s Edition ($79.99, includes extra storage and cosmetics), or the Ultimate Fan Bundle ($129.99, includes account-wide tomes, a teleport trinket, and additional cosmetics).

For fans of the tabletop D&D’s Domains of Dread, Lamordia offers a familiar yet underexplored region of Ravenloft. DDO continues its successful strategy of adapting classic D&D sourcebooks, contributing to the game’s enduring appeal nearly two decades after its initial release.

Further reading: Official Release Notes