ANALISIS EVOLUSI VISUAL REWORK SKILL DRAGONKNIGHT DI VIDEO GAME THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE TERHADAP PERSEPSI KOMUNITAS ESO INDONESIA

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Perubahan visual dalam game tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai elemen estetika, tetapi juga memengaruhi pengalaman pemain selama gameplay berlangsung. Penelitian ini membahas pengaruh visual rework class Dragonknight pada update tahun 2026 di The Elder Scrolls Online terhadap persepsi pemain komunitas ESO Indonesia. Penelitian menggunakan metode mixed methods melalui observasi visual, dokumentasi gameplay, dan penyebaran kuesioner kepada pemain aktif. Analisis dilakukan melalui perbandingan visual before-after pada skill Molten Whip, Dragonfire, Earthspike Mantle, dan Dragon Blood. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa visual rework meningkatkan combat readability, game feel, dan kepuasan bermain pemain. Molten Whip dan Dragonfire menjadi skill yang paling diapresiasi karena visualnya lebih jelas dan impactful. Sementara itu, Dragon Blood dan Earthspike Mantle mendapatkan respons beragam karena beberapa pemain merasa perubahan visualnya mengurangi identitas dan pengaruh skill dibanding versi sebelumnya. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa desain visual dalam MMORPG berpengaruh terhadap pengalaman emosional, keterbacaan pertarungan, dan keterikatan pemain terhadap identitas visual kelas.

This study examines the Nendok Batur tradition among the Paser Pembesi ethnic group in Paser Visual changes in video games do not only function as aesthetic elements, but also influence player experience during gameplay. This study discusses the impact of the Dragonknight visual rework in the 2026 update of The Elder Scrolls Online on the perceptions of the Indonesian ESO community. The research used a mixed methods approach through visual observation, gameplay documentation, and questionnaire distribution to active players. The analysis was conducted through before-after visual comparisons of the Molten Whip, Dragonfire, Earthspike Mantle, and Dragon Blood skills. The results show that the visual rework improved combat readability, game feel, and player satisfaction. Molten Whip and Dragonfire received the most positive responses due to their clearer and more impactful visuals. Meanwhile, Dragon Blood and Earthspike Mantle received mixed responses because some players felt that the visual changes reduced the identity and impact of the skills compared to their previous versions. This study shows that visual design in MMORPGs influences emotional experience, combat readability, and players’ attachment to class visual identity.