Max Level: 60
New Zones: 19
Release: December 5, 2000
Raid Zones: Cobalt Scar, Dragon Necropolis, Kael Drakkel, Vekletor's Labryninth, Skyshrine, Temple of Veeshan, Plane of Growth, Plane of Mischief, Wakening Lands, Sleeper's Tomb
The expansion takes place on the continent of Velious, an icy continent towards the south of Norrath. The title refers to three chasms in Velious that are said to be the place where the great dragon Veeshan struck the continent with her claws. One of these claw marks is believed to be in a zone known as The Great Divide, an area where the Coldain have established their home in the mountain side.
The expansion introduced both Frost giants and Coldain dwarves to the EverQuest universe, as well as a new sect of dragons known as the Claws of Veeshan. Players could ally their characters with any of the three factions, and fight against the others to gain rewards exclusive to their chosen faction.
The expansion is also notable for introducing the Sleeper's Tomb zone, a locked zone that players could unlock with a key from a quest, and vanquish the four dragons that guarded The Sleeper, a very powerful beast that should never be unleashed. The first players completing this zone led to the first world changing event, where The Sleeper would awaken and rampage his way through Norrath. This however also led to some controversies as the zone itself would change and some items that used to be available before the awakening would no longer be present.
Scars of Velious also reintroduced Ethereal Planes such as the Plane of Growth, home of Tunare (goddess of nature) and the Plane of Mischief. Those planes, just like the original Planes (Hate, Fear and Sky) required players to have reached the level of 46 in order to enter. Plane of Growth also reintroduced the notion of Planar armor, providing a full set for most classes except druids, paladins, and rangers who went into a new second floor of the Plane of Hate.
The Scars of Velious introduced a new continent featuring 19 new zones to explore. In addition, The Stonebrunt Mountains and The Warrens on the continent of Odus were originally introduced on EQ Live during this expansion.
| Item | Classes | Effect | Minimum Level | Casting Time | Legacy Item | Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flayed Barbarian Hide Mask | Bard, Rogue | Illusion: Barbarian | 38 | 6.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Mask of Tinkering | Bard, Rogue | Illusion: Gnome | 38 | 6.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Neriad Shawl | Bard, Enchanter | Illusion: Water Elemental | 25 | 4.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Desiccated Halfling Mask | Bard, Enchanter, Rogue | Illusion: Halfling | 49 | 8.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious Chardok Revamp Era |
| Earring of Purity | Cleric, Shaman | Counteract Disease | 49 | 5.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Earring of Twisted Leaves | Druid, Shaman | Scale of Wolf | 49 | 4.5 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Di`zok Escape Staff | Druid, Wizard | Evacuate | 56 | 9.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Inlaid Jade Hoop | Enchanter | Illusion: High Elf | 45 | 1.5 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Earring of Blazing Energy | Enchanter | Feedback | 49 | 4.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Robe of Decay | Necromancer | Dead Man Floating | 50 | 12.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Circlet of Shadows | Necromancer, Shadowknight | Gather Shadows | 20 | 5.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Lodizal Shell Boots | Warrior, Paladin, Ranger, Shadowknight, Bard, Rogue | Turtle Skin | 1 | 10.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Pauldrons of Ferocity | Warrior, Paladin, Shadowknight | Aura of Battle | 1 | Instant | No | The Scars of Velious Warrens Era |
The following list includes all clickies with unlimited charges known to be available during Velious era for use by ALL classes.
| Item | Effect | Minimum Level | Casting Time | Legacy Item | Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring of Dain Frostreaver IV | Frostreaver's Blessing | 1 | Instant | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Reaper's Ring | Grim Aura | ? | Instant | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Ornate Velium Pendant | Alliance | 45 | Instant | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Kromzek Surveyor Scope | Telescope | 1 | Instant | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Holgresh Elder Beads | Eye of Zomm | 1 | 6.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Chestplate of Fiery Might | Fiery Might | ? | Instant | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Velium Coldain Insignia Ring | Shield of the Eighth | 1 | Instant | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Coldain Hero's Insignia Ring | Shield of the Eighth | 1 | Instant | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Tri-Plated Golden Hackle Hammer | Arch Shielding | 50 | 0.1 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Frozen Turban | Resist Cold | ? | 25.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Frozen Efreeti Boots | Invigor | ? | 3.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Blue Flower of Functionality | Aura of Blue Petals | ? | 2.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| White Flower of Functionality | Aura of White Petals | ? | 2.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Red Flower of Functionality | Aura of Red Petals | ? | 2.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Green Flower of Functionality | Aura of Green Petals | ? | 2.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Black Flower of Functionality | Aura of Black Petals | ? | 2.0 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Eyepatch of Plunder | Captain Nalot's Quickening | 1 | 3.5 sec | No | The Scars of Velious |
| Zone | Key Name | Where it Goes | Soulbound | Trade-able | No Rent | Who Passes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Scar | Shrine Key | enter zone from Skyshrine | yes | no | no | group | |
| Dragon Necropolis | Jaled Dar's Tomb Key | open door to Shade of Jaled Dar's lair | no | yes | no | anyone | When keyrings are introduced, this does not go on a keyring |
| Kerafyrm's Lair | Sleeper's Key | enter zone from Eastern Wastes | no | no | no | self | |
| Tower of Frozen Shadow | Crystal Key | teleport to second floor | no | no | no | group | |
| Tower of Frozen Shadow | Three Toothed Key | teleport to third floor | no | no | no | group | |
| Tower of Frozen Shadow | Frosty Key | teleport to fourth floor | no | no | no | group | |
| Tower of Frozen Shadow | Small Rusty Key | teleport to fifth floor | no | no | no | group | |
| Tower of Frozen Shadow | Bone Finger Key | teleport to sixth floor | no | no | no | group | |
| Tower of Frozen Shadow | Large Metal Key | teleport to seventh floor from sixth | no | no | no | group | |
| Tower of Frozen Shadow | Tserrina's Key | teleport to seventh floor from first | no | no | no | group |