One of the most efficient ways to travel in MMORPGs is through the use of mounts, and Elder Scrolls Online players can get a hardy new one to ride into battle against Mehrunes Dagon ahead of the release date for the Blackwood chapter upgrade. In Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood, the latest chapter of the "Gates of Oblivion" story arc, players will travel to the Niben Forest, the Blackwood Bog, and the imperial city of Leyawiin from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Taking place 800 years prior to the events of Oblivion, players will go on an adventure to thwart the plans of Mehrunes Dagon, Daedric Prince of Destruction. Players don't have to wait until Blackwood launches to start enjoying new content, however. From now until the chapter releases in June and beyond, players have the opportunity to travel around on the back of a Nagahide Welwa Ravager, a strong, destructive creature that is likely to serve them well in their new adventures.
The Nagahide Welwa Ravager is a strong, reptilian creature with green scales. Players can access this mount, along with a new exclusive pet, right now if they pre-order or pre-purchase the Blackwood upgrade for Elder Scrolls Online. While there are no special in-game steps to picking up this mount, players will need to spend real-world money to access it. Unlike other pre-order rewards, which won't unlock until the new chapter releases, players can begin using their new mount right away. Here's how to unlock the Nagahide Welwa Ravager mount for Elder Scrolls Online.
How to Get the Nagahide Welwa Ravager Mount in Elder Scrolls Online
To unlock the Nagahide Welwa Ravager Mount, along with the exclusive Nightmare Bear Cub pet and other extras, players will simply need to pre-order or pre-purchase The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood. There are two versions players can choose from that will count toward this promotion. Players will either need to get The Elder Scrolls Online - Blackwood Upgrade, which costs $39.99 USD, or The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Blackwood for $59.99 USD. The Collector's Editions are also available for pre-purchase and count toward the promotion.
Players should pick up the regular Blackwood Upgrade version if they already have or do not want all the other chapters. The Collection includes the base game, plus Blackwood, Greymoor, Elsweyr, Summerset, and Morrowind for those interested in bundling the full series.
Unlike the pet, there is less of a time limit on the Nagahide Welwa Ravager mount. As long as players pre-order or pre-purchase the new chapter, they will receive the mount as a free gift. The pet is a bit more time-sensitive, as players can only access it until March 17, just before the Flames of Ambition DLC releases.
There are a few other rewards for pre-ordering The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood, including:
- Dremora Kynreeve Outfit
- Deadlands Wamasu Pet
- 1× Iron Atronach Crate
- 3× Blackwood Treasure Maps
- 2× Experience Scrolls
Players will receive access to these when Blackwood launches in June.
Mounts are especially useful in PvP in Elder Scrolls Online, as they can be used for transportation and storage. Players can purchase and collect as many mounts as they want, but they can only have one active at a time. To activate a new mount, they will need to find a Stable and speak with the NPC there. Mounts can also receive skill increases for Speed, Stamina, and Carrying Capacity. Each of these upgrades cost 250 Gold.
Elder Scrolls Online is available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.