Coming in Update 5: New Shimmering Draigoch cloaks!

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Another exciting preview from Bullroarer features shimmering versions of Draigoch cloaks. Don't worry, your old precious cloaks won't become obsolete - you will be able to upgrade them!

Screenshots by Jadzi

From left to right: Shimmering Protector's Cloak, Shimmering Acrobat's Cloak, Shimmering Wizard's Cloak, Shimmering Blademaster's Cloak

Kemendin spied for you on Bullroarer before its closing and obtained following info: "The shimmering cloaks are bartered from the sigil vendor in the same area as the new armour sets - you trade in one of the regular cloaks and some sort of cloak clasp barter item which probably drops from the new raid, and receive the equivalent "shimmering" cloak in return. I believe these cloaks have slightly better stats than the regular Draigoch ones, and as far as I can tell they "technically" can be dyed, but it doesn't actually change the appearance, probably because they actually do shimmer and change colour."

I'm personally so excited to see these cloaks with the actual shimmering effect! Pity we can't see the motion on screenshots, but I can imagine it will be a really nice effect and will definitely distinguish the top raiders (or people with enough gold ;) from the crowd.

My big thanks goes to Jadzi and Kemendin for providing screenshots and information!

Update: I found a valuable forum thread with screenshot including stats of the shimmering cloaks. Enjoy!

New Update 5 armour sets (SPOILER ALERT)

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Yesterday you had a sneak peek at Volume III Book 5 epic questline rewards, today you can see preview of new Armies of Isengard armour sets, thanks to Jadzi!

Heavy sets (first three are purple, last three are teal):

Medium sets (first three are purple, last three are teal):

Light sets (first three are purple, last three are teal):

As you can see, sets again don't differ in appearance based on class - heavy classes share armour look and the same applies for medium and light armour wearers. There will be 6 sets for each class (3 purple which will be easier to acquire, 3 teal ones gated by the new raid) and those differ in small design details.

What do you think of these armour designs? Tell us in comments!

Guest: Ithon Dulac of Riddlemark

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How long has it been since I had started to travel with these Rangers of the North, which a portion of my own blood has descended from? It has felt like an Age has passed since, yet the reality knows it's been a fleeting moment in history. My once near zealous pride in being a Barding has faded, at the actions of the Dunedain. I once searched to learn from their ancient lore out of curiosity, and now that knowledge has become ingrained as my own. They have honored me, by adopting me as one of their own. In return, I shall honor them by dressing in their manner and bearing their star proudly.

Ithon said about his outfit: Originally, this cosmetic before Update 5 was simply my lore-master's cosmetic he wore into battle. The rewards from Vol III, Book 5, Chapter 1 combined with reading the words there, I took as an inspiration. My old battle cosmetic seemed to blend rather well into making a custom Grey Company's uniform with a decidedly fitting lore-master look. The shoulders and the parts of the armour just under them, give the impression of the raven cloak's wings continuing on past the cloth. The Dunlending's jacket and boots dyed black replaced the Grey Company's cosmetic gear for providing a unique look while helping the impression of the wings for the back. The Grey Company's hood and gloves complete the outfit, giving the impression of the Grey Company's full cloak and wearing the Dunedain stars openly. All of this with the Weathered Raven summoned makes for a fitting Lore-master in my eyes.

...and I can do nothing but agree :)

Note: These screenshots were taken in Bullroarer and everything there is still subject to change. These items should go live with Update 5 this December.

Chest: Dunlending's Hunting Jacket, black dye (Dunland reputation barter)
Head: Fine Grey Company Hood, black dye (Quest: Volume III Book 5 Chapter 1)
Hands: Fine Grey Company Gauntlets, default dye (Quest: Volume III Book 5 Chapter 1)
Shoulders: Shoulder Guards of Determination, burgundy dye (World drop; shares appearance with Elven Soldier's Shoulder Guards - T5 crafted)
Feet: Boar-hide Boots, black dye (Dunland reputation barter)
Back: Cloak of the Raven, grey dye (Fall festival)

Preview of Update 5 ranger cosmetics! (SPOILER ALERT)

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Dreams of many have finally come true. We will get true ranger cosmetics in Update 5! They are rewards from Volume III Book 5 epic story quests and have been previewed on forums by Nyrion and Jadzi. Let me show you their screenshot and one absolutely amazing guest submission I received from Ithon Dulac of Riddlemark, who built his amazing outfit on Bullroarer!

By Nyrion:

By Jadzi:

Jadzi also provided additional info: "The ranger cosmetics come from the quests in III.5.1. It's a series of quests where you talk to Grey Company members around the Gravenwood outpost, and it rewards you a choice of pieces from two different sets: a basic ranger uniform, and a Grey Company uniform. There's six pieces: hood, gloves, boots, shoulders, suit, and cloak."

Note: These screenshots were taken in Bullroarer and everything there is still subject to change. These items should go live with Update 5 this December.