Module 30
As Above, So Below
⚓ Module Overview
As Above, So Below – Return to Pirates’ Skyhold released on November 19, 2024 as Neverwinter’s 30th module. The update returned players to a completely revamped Pirates’ Skyhold, introduced a new campaign, six Heroic Encounters, ten Named Encounters, four updated instances, and transformed the former Dread Vault into the fully reworked Dread Sanctum dungeon.
The Return to Pirates’ Skyhold campaign requires 80,000 Total Item Level to begin. Module 30 also introduced expanded stat caps, Celestial companion quality, and the ability to save and quickly switch between two Power Sets.
⚔ At a Glance
- Release: November 19, 2024
- Campaign: Return to Pirates’ Skyhold
- Entry: 80,000 Item Level
- Adventure Zone: Pirates’ Skyhold
- Dungeon: The Dread Sanctum
✦ Major Additions
- 6 Heroic Encounters
- 10 Named Encounters
- 4 updated instances
- Normal, Advanced and Master dungeon tiers
- Celestial companion quality
- Two swappable Power Sets
🏴☠️ Pirates’ Skyhold & Campaign Content
Adventure Zone
The returning Pirates’ Skyhold was rebuilt with updated visuals, story content, encounters, rewards and four refreshed instances.
- Six Heroic Encounters
- Ten Named Encounters
- Campaign and bounty progression
- Zone gear and artifact rewards
Campaign Access
The Return to Pirates’ Skyhold campaign requires 80,000 Total Item Level. Follow the campaign introduction and continue through the zone’s story, encounters and milestone progression.
🛡️ New & Updated Gear
Module 30 introduced new equipment across both Pirates’ Skyhold and The Dread Sanctum. Gear comes from campaign stores, Heroic Encounters, Named Encounters, dungeon rewards and dungeon currencies. Some armor and weapon names vary by class or role, so check the live item tooltip before replacing equipment solely for Item Level.
🏴☠️ Pirates’ Skyhold Gear
- Bloodbrass Weapon Set: Campaign weapon family tied to bounty and Named Encounter progression.
- Campaign Armor: Role- and class-based zone rewards.
- Zone Rings: Bloodbrass-family and other rings from Heroic and Named Encounters.
- Shirts & Trousers: Clothing drops from Heroic Encounters.
- Bloodbrass Pistol: Artifact from zone Heroics or the campaign store.
🧠 Dread Sanctum Gear
- Advanced & Master Weapon Rewards: Higher-difficulty dungeon rewards.
- Role-Based Armor: DPS, healer and tank equipment.
- Dreadbreaker / Dreadwalker Rings: Dungeon ring families.
- Shirts & Trousers: Advanced and Master clothing choices.
- Prismatic Role Gear: Specialized role pieces.
- Wrath of Kossuth: Dungeon artifact reward.
💎 Artifacts & Artifact Equipment
| Set | Artifact | Neck | Waist | Primary Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-Gold Gear | Bloodbrass Pistol | Captain’s Pendant | Captain’s Sash | Pirates’ Skyhold campaign and Heroic Encounters |
| Wrathful Bonds | Wrath of Kossuth | Wrathful Choker | Wrathful Belt | Advanced / Master Dread Sanctum and dungeon rewards |
🔫 Bloodbrass Pistol
Part of the three-piece Blood-Gold Gear set. At maximum quality it provides Accuracy, Combat Advantage and Critical Severity. Its active power attacks the selected enemy and causes that enemy to take additional damage for a short period, with an enhanced effect inside Pirates’ Skyhold.
Source: Pirates’ Skyhold Heroic Encounters or the campaign store.
🔥 Wrath of Kossuth
The Module 30 dungeon artifact associated with the Wrathful Bonds set. It is tied to higher-difficulty Dread Sanctum rewards and provides an endgame option built around its matching neck, waist and set bonus.
📊 Module 30 Stat Changes
Core Rule: Know Which Stats Can Reach 120%
Module 30 expanded the maximum percentage cap for several important character stats. Not every stat was raised to 120%.
⬆️ Can Reach 120%
- Power
- Combat Advantage
- Critical Severity
- Defense
- Deflect Severity
- Forte
- Incoming Healing
- Outgoing Healing
⚖️ Still Cap at 90%
- Accuracy
- Critical Strike
- Awareness
- Critical Avoidance
- Deflect
🧠 The Dread Sanctum
The Dread Vault Reborn
The former Dread Vault was rebuilt as The Dread Sanctum with reworked monsters, bosses and encounter mechanics.
Difficulty Matters
Normal, Advanced and Master are not simply Item Level gates. Higher tiers require stronger coordination and provide better reward pools.
Final Encounter
The dungeon culminates in the transformed threat of Yshiggol. Correctly executing mechanics becomes increasingly important in Advanced and Master.
⚔️ Current Dread Sanctum Requirements
| Difficulty | Current Item Level | Group | Reward Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 30,000 | 1 Tank / 1 Healer / 3 DPS | Entry version and standard dungeon rewards. |
| Advanced | 70,000 | 1 Tank / 1 Healer / 3 DPS | Advanced equipment, rings, clothing and currencies. |
| Master | 105,000 | 1 Tank / 1 Healer / 3 DPS | Highest-tier Module 30 reward pool and chase equipment. |
🎁 Campaign Rewards
Return to Pirates’ Skyhold campaign progression provides milestone rewards in addition to equipment available through stores and zone activities.
| Campaign Progress | Reward |
|---|---|
| 100 | Pirate Captain Fashion Bundle |
| 200 | 2 Enhanced Motes |
| 300 | 50 Mount Upgrade Tokens |
| 400 | Sareena’s Wish |
| 600 | 100 Preservation Wards |
| 800 | 500 Tarmalune Trade Bars |
| 1,000 | 100,000 Astral Diamonds |
⚙️ Major System Changes
📈 Expanded Stat Caps
Selected percentage statistics can reach 120%, while others remain capped at 90%.
✨ Celestial Companions
Celestial companion quality became available as a new companion advancement tier.
⚔️ Two Power Sets
Players can save two Power Sets and switch between them from the Powers page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What Item Level do I need to begin Return to Pirates’ Skyhold?
Where do I get the Bloodbrass weapons?
Where does the Bloodbrass Pistol come from?
Where do Module 30 rings, shirts and trousers come from?
Do all combat stats now cap at 120%?
Which Dread Sanctum difficulty has the best Module 30 equipment?
🎥 Guides & Videos
Dread Sanctum Mechanics Guide
This visual walkthrough covers the released dungeon mechanics players should know before entering The Dread Sanctum.