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Dragonflight Hotfixes for January 4, 2023 - Mythic+ Hotfixes, Profession Changes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes Mythic+ hotfixes and profession changes.

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Cute Achievement for Rescuing Baby Ducklings in the Waking Shores

Ever rescued a bubbled duckling or two? A cute series of side-quests with a weekly cooldown in the Waking Shores rewards the Let's Get Quacking achievement!

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Crafted PVP Trinkets for Inscription

A couple weeks ago, Blizzard introduced 3 new trinkets that Scribes can craft which are easy to collect!

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Temple of the Jade Serpent Mythic+ Hotfix - 3rd Boss Stair Strategy Fixed

Warning! A hotfix has recently gone out that fixes the Stair Strategy on the 3rd boss of Temple of the jade Serpent.

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Overwatch 2 Midseason 2 Patch Notes

The Overwatch 2 Season 2 Midseason Patch is here, featuring the new Battle for Olympus event, Junker Queen changes, and buffs to Brigitte, Zarya, and Moira.

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WotLK Classic PTR - Testing Changes to Death Knight Summon Gargoyle

Blizzard has shared a Blue Post, explaining the changes that are being tested on the PTR to Death Knight's Spell Summon Gargoyle.

WotLK Classic Naxxramas Achievement Rewards Will Remain Available

Blizzard has announced that Naxxramas Achievements will not be removed in Phase 2, remaining available for players. Achievements such as Glory of the Raider, Immortal, and Undying.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for January 5, 2023 - More Glowing Titan Orbs

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for January 5th, 2023 which includes more Glowing Titan Orbs.

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In the Halls of Titans: Exploring Keeper Tyr's Titan Facility with the Dragonscale Expedition

Learn about WoW's lore in the In the Halls of Titans quest in Dragonflight expansion. Available at Renown 24 with the Dragonscale Expedition, players explore Keeper Tyr's titan facility & discover research on the Dragon Aspects & proto-drakes.

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Solo Shuffle Improvements Coming Soon

Blizzard has announced Solo Shuffle improvements coming with the weekly reset and 10.0.5!

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WotLK Classic PTR - Ulduar Raid Development Notes

Blizzard has updated the Development Notes for Ulduar Raid testing on the Wrath of the Lich King Classic PTR, listing various fixes to Raid Boss mechanics and adjustments to encounters.

Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 PTR Development Notes - Class Changes, Mage Tower, Professions

Blizzard has released new patch notes for Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 PTR, including a range of class changes, the return of the Mage Tower, and profession specialization adjustments.

Overwatch 2 Double XP Weekend Now Live

Overwatch 2 is celebrating the Battle for Olympus event by running a double match XP weekend from now until January 9th.

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Patch 10.0.5 PTR Datamined Class Tuning Build 47481 - Feral Druid and Holy Priest Buffs

Here are the datamined class changes for Patch 10.0.5 PTR build 47481 which includes Feral Druid buffs, Holy Priest buffs and much more!

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Upcoming Feral Druid Updates Coming in Future 10.0.5 PTR Build

Blizzard has announced some upcoming Feral Druid updates coming in a future 10.0.5 PTR build.

New Strings for Saving and Locking Account Data for Chinese Players Before NetEase Shutdown

A handful of new strings on the Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 indicate that Blizzard is moving forward with their plans to allow Chinese players to save their account information ahead of the impending shutdown of NetEase servers on January 23rd.

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Talent Calculator Now Updated for Dragonflight 10.0.5 PTR Build 47481

Our Dragonflight PTR talent calculator is now updated to support all of the class changes implemented on the 10.0.5 PTR.

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Mythic+ Al'gethar Academy Hotfix - Crawth

Last night, one additional hotfix was applied to Al'gethar Academy and the bird boss, Crawth that cause tanks to take more damage on the encounter.

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Upcoming Class Tuning Incoming for January 10th Reset - Vengeance DH, Devastation Evoker, Mistweaver Buffs

Blizzard has posted class tuning for the weekly reset which includes many buffs!!

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Shadowmoon Burial Grounds Hotfix - No Extra Count on First Boss

A new hotfix has removed the extra count that you get on the 1st boss of Shadowmoon Burial Grounds. Make sure to double check your routes!

WotLK Classic Arena Season 5 End Update

Blizzard has shared some additional information regarding Wrath of the Lich King Classic's Arena Season 5 end and what will happen during the "off season" between Season 5 and Season 6.

Shadowmoon Burial Grounds Hotfix - No Extra Count on First Boss, Wall Skip Fixed

A new hotfix has removed the extra count that you get on the 1st boss of Shadowmoon Burial Grounds. Edit: The wall skip has also been fixed on the last boss.

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Court of Stars Mythic+ Hotfixes - Last Boss Piercing Gale Lines Now Purple

Have trouble seeing the lines on the last boss of Court of Stars? A hotfix has just updated their animation to be purple!

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for January 6th, 2023 - Mythic+ Changes, Heroic Dathea Nerfs

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes more Mythic+ changes, Heroic Dathea nerfs and more!

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Prolific Actor and World of Warcraft Narrator Earl Boen Passed Away at 81

Prolific film and voice actor Earl Boen has passed away at the age of 81, as confirmed by a family member earlier today. Best known as criminal psychologist Dr. Peter Silberman in the Terminator series of movies, Boen also lent his voice to the World of Warcraft Narrator, as well as Magtheridon, and King Terenas Menethil II.

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WotLK Classic Hotfix - Ineligible for Achievements After Transfer

Blizzard has added a new hotfix for Wrath of the Lich King Classic, making realm first achievements unobtainable for 10 days after transferring to a new realm.

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Overwatch 2 Battle for Olympus Event Now Live

The Battle for Olympus event is now live until January 19th, featuring a special free-for-all deathmatch mode with a global kills leaderboard rewarding first place with a statue in Illios Ruins. Players can also earn free voice lines, titles, and the Legendary Winged Victory Mercy skin!

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New Weapon Transmogs Added to the Patch 10.0.5 PTR

With this week's PTR build, Blizzard has added a bunch of new weapon appearances to the PTR servers.

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Trinket Hotfixes for January 6th - Mythic+ Trinket Buffs

Yesterday, some Mythic+ trinkets were hotfixed buffing their damage!

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Did We Unknowingly Assist N'Zoth in Escaping His Own Fate? We Love This Fan Theory

Did we warn N'Zoth of his own fate, and accidentally help him avoid it? A comment from AdamG3691 on reddit has exploded in popularity recently, as the reddit user points out how we may have recently helped N'Zoth plan a way to avoid his own death by our hands.

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Dragon Shard of Knowledge Quest Skip Returns to Dragonflight

The ability to skip the Dragon Shard of Knowledge quest line was removed temporarily in Dragonflight. It has returned for alts of characters who have previously completed this line.

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Dual Gathering & Feedback on Professions - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 260

Now that the expansion is in full swing, players have had a good chance to get to know the new profession systems and work orders. How are they working out? Are there areas to improve and how do we make gold now anyway?

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They Knew Everything! The Whispers of N'Zoth with Nobbel87

Nobbel87 has brought our a new video about the newest whispers of N’zoth and what they might mean for the story of Dragonflight!

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Player Designs Super Detailed Player Housing Concept - Community Spotlight

WoW_housing_idea puts the World back into World of Warcraft and the RP back into MMORPG with an exquisite Player Housing Concept. Check this out and let us know what you think.

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How Big Are the Mythic+ Dungeon Nerfs? - Dratnos and Tettles Discuss

This week's GG WoW video follows up on last week's as we've recently received a large set of Mythic Plus dungeon nerfs (and a few bugfixes that can sometimes be buffs).

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Blizzard Crafting Order System - Retrospective and Improvements

Blizzard has posted a retrospective on the current crafting order system, talking about public work orders, issues with connecting customers and crafters, supporting interactions that require Inspiration and more!

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Mythic+ Nokhud Offensive - Boss Tips and Tricks

Here are some boss tips and tricks for Nokhud Offensive in Mythic+ to help you succeed at keys in this dungeon!

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Mythic+ Temple of the Jade Serpent - Strife and Peril Encounter Explained & Easy Healing

The Strife and Peril encounter of Temple of the Jade Serpent is a difficult boss if you don't handle the mechanics correctly. Here's how the encounter works, explaining how your healer can easily keep your party alive!

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WotLK Classic PTR - Testing Cross-Realm Arena and Battlegrounds

Blizzard has announced that they will be testing a new feature for Cross-Realm functionality for Arenas and Battlegrounds on the Wrath of the Lich King Classic Public Test Realm.

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Upcoming Raid and Mythic+ Hotfixes for January 9th, 2023 - Mythic Raszageth Nerf

Blizzard has posted upcoming raid and Mythic+ hotfixes which includes Mythic Raszageth nerfs and more Mythic+ nerfs to Ruby Life Pools!

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 4 - Heroic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance in the fourth week of Dragonflight Season 1 on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of January 3rd. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Heroic Raid statistics.

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January 10th PvP Hotfixes - Havoc Demon Hunter and Shadow Priest Nerfs

In addition to the previously announced changes coming with the weekly reset for PvE and Raid Tuning, Blizzard posted a list of PvP changes. These changes address PvP outliers like Shadow Priests and Havoc Demon Hunters.

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Fourth Spark of Ingenuity Available This Week - Complete Halls of Infusion Dungeon

The 4th Spark of Ingenuity is now available this week which allows you to craft another piece of gear up to item level 418! In order to get this week's Spark, you need to complete the Halls of Infusion dungeon.

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WotLK Classic Transfers to Oceanic Realms Temporarily Disabled

Blizzard has disabled paid transfers to Oceanic realms for Wrath of the Lich King Classic players.

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WotLK Classic - Arena Point Refund And Update

Blizzard has sent out an Arena Point refund for players that spent arena points between December 28th and January 9th. Additionally, they shared an update regarding the conversion of Arena Points to Honor Points.

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Diablo IV Rogue Class Impressions

Last month, we were able to try out the Rogue in Diablo IV - here are our first impressions of the class!

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Gleaming Incarnate Thunderstone Explained - Lightning Effects on Tier Pieces

Blizzard has explained how the Gleaming Incarnate Thunderstone works, noting that it grants a separate appearance with lightning effects for Normal and Heroic Tier. However, the Mythic and Elite PvP Tier Sets are currently bugged and will not have lightning until Patch 10.0.5.

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New Cloak Transmogs in Patch 10.0.5 - Trading Post Rewards, Void-Bound?

In Patch 10.0.5, new Cloak transmogs are being added. We're looking at some of the currently datamined cloaks!

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Fun Conclusion to Tarjin's Tales: The Tale of the Weakling

Tarjin the Blind's final tale, The Tale of the Weakling, became available recently. Don't miss out on this exciting conclusion to Tarjin's Tales!

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New Visuals in Mythic+ Halls of Valor - Sanctify on Hyrja

Another Mythic+ spell has been updated visually, Sanctify on Hyrja!

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WotLK Classic Ulduar Opens January 19th

Blizzard has announced that Phase 2 For Wrath Classic will begin on January 17th, with Ulduar gates being opened on January 19th.

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Mythic+ Temple of the Jade Serpent Hotfixes - Strife and Peril Healing Requirement Nerf

Some changes have been made the Strife and Peril encounter in Mythic+ Temple of the Jade Serpent, significantly reducing the healing throughput required to complete the encounter.

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New Overwatch 2 Twitch Drops Live - Mask Dancer Moira Legendary Skin

Blizzard has announced a new set of Twitch drops to celebrate the Lunar New Year, live now until January 25th.

Upcoming Changes to Group Loot in Raids - Tier Token Need Roll Changes

Blizzard has posted upcoming changes to Group Loot in raids which includes changes to Need rolls for Tier Tokens.

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WotLK Classic Vault of Archavon Update Week of January 23

Blizzard has updated the Ulduar Announcement News Post with an additional section regarding Vault of Archavon. Vault of Archavon will be updated with Emalon the Storm Watcher during the week of January 23rd.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for January 11th, 2023 - Herbing/Mining Talent While Dragonriding

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes changing the gathering talent while Dragonriding.

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Maximillian and More Alliance NPCs Spotted at Stormwind's Trading Post

New Trading Posts are coming to Stormwind and Orgrimmar in 10.0.5, and players aren't the only ones excited to make a purchase! We've already reported on Flynn Fairwind's loving purchase in Stormwind, but he's not the only Alliance NPC looking for something special...

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New Storm's Fury Event on the Patch 10.0.5 PTR - Defend the Primalist Future from Invasions

One of the new additions of Patch 10.0.5 is the Storm's Fury event, a new world event that happens in the Primalist Future. We have completed this event on the 10.0.5 PTR and bring you all the details!

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WotLK Classic Best in Slot Gear Guides for Phase 2

Our Guide Writers have prepared Best in Slot Gear Guides for every class and specialization for Wrath of the Lich King Classic Phase 2, which features gear from Ulduar.

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Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 Arrives January 24th (NA) / 25th (EU)

Blizzard has announced that Patch 10.0.5 arrives on January 24th (NA) / 25th (EU)!

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How to Train Your Ruby Whelp Shell- Very High Damage or Stat Trinket

The community has found out that you can train your Ruby Whelp from the Ruby Whelp Shell trinket for 7 days to improve its effect and do massive damage, competing damage-wise with Manic Grieftorch, or give a high amount of stats!

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Dragonflight Inspiration Catalyst Will Release Week of January 23rd

Blizzard has confirmed with Wowhead that Dragonflight's Inspiration Catalyst will unlock on January 24th (NA) / 25th (EU), allowing players to craft Tier Set pieces!

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Dragonflight 10.0.5 PTR Development Notes

Blizzard has posted new Patch 10.0.5 PTR development notes which includes more class tuning and much more!

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Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 PTR Datamined Class Changes Build 47621

Here are the datamined class and spell changes for the 10.0.5 PTR.

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NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency Mode Coming in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5

Today's Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 PTR update comes with a brand new feature enabling new low latency modes using NVIDIA Reflex technology, as well as a built-in version for other types of graphics cards.

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Maximum Public Work Orders Capped at 4 on the 10.0.5 PTR

We've found a large nerf for crafters on the 10.0.5 PTR, with Public Crafting Orders being capped at 4, down from 20.

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Previously Unavailable Starter Gear Available From Vendors in Patch 10.0.5

In the latest 10.0.5 PTR build, former starter gear vendor has returned! Previously made unavailable with the starter gear revamp in Patch 9.1.5, you can now purchase these pieces in Stormwind and Orgrimmar.

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New Dragonriding Motion Sickness Options Added in Patch 10.0.5

One of the new features coming in Patch 10.0.5 are new options to help with motion sickness while Dragonriding!

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Storm's Fury Event Rewards in Patch 10.0.5

One of the new additions in Patch 10.0.5 is the Storm's Fury world event in the Primalist Future. In this post, we go through a list of known event rewards.

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Bonus Trader’s Tender for the Trading Post When Purchasing Dragonflight

Blizzard has announced that players will get 500 bonus Trader's Tender for players who purchase Dragonflight when the Trading Post launches.

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Diablo II: Resurrected and Diablo III Updates - Season Starts in February and March

Blizzard has unveiled details regarding the near future of Diablo II: Resurrected and Diablo III!

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WotLK Classic Video - 5 Things you Need to Know for Phase 2

Blizzard has published a YouTube Video featuring WillE, covering 5 upcoming changes for Phase 2 Wrath of the Lich King Classic.

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Diablo Immortal Content Update On January 16: Season Nine, 36 New Legendaries, Cross-Server Dungeons

Blizzard has released a blog post about their upcoming monthly Content Update for Diablo Immortal. Releasing on January 16, the update will introduce 36 new legendary items, the Season 9 Battle Pass, cross-server dungeons, and much more!

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Thank the Light! Thematically Confusing Priest NPCs Removed from Patch 10.0.5

The new orc and tauren priest NPCs seen in previous 10.0.5 builds have been removed. These now-absent tauren and orc priests appeared to be part of the Church of the Holy Light rather than express Light-themed beliefs more in keeping with their lore.

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Shadowmoon Burial Grounds Bonemaw Hitbox Fixed

A recent hotfix on Shadowmoon Burial Grounds' Bonemaw encounter has fixed his hitbox issues! You no longer need to be directly under the boss to hit with AoE ablities.

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Val'anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings Loot Priority in WotLK Classic

Val'anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings is among the most sought-after items in all of World of Warcraft, uniquely special in being a healer-specific legendary weapon. Today, we'll discuss which healer in the raid should have loot priority on this legendary mace!

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WotLK Classic PTR - Flame Cap Nerfed

On the Wrath of the Lich King Classic Public Test Realm, an update went out today that changes how Flame Cap interacts as a consumable. Now when used, Flame Cap will put all other potions on a 3 minute cooldown.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for January 13, 2023 - Ruby Life Pools

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes a fix a debuff in Ruby Life Pools giving too much haste and a Battlegroup fix.

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Warcraft III: Reforged Patch 1.35 - Custom Campaign Fixes, Balance, & Map Updates Coming Jan 19

Warcraft III: Reforged Patch 1.35 is bringing custom campaign fixes, map pool updates, and a slew of new balancing to the game on Thursday, January 19! The patch is currently available for testing on the PTR.

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A Call to Azeroth - Warmode Feedback From Passionate Players

A small group of players wanted to provide feedback about Warmode in a way that would be noticed. And they did. Check out A Call to Azeroth.

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Top Hats, Monocles, and Year-Round Holiday Transmog? New Cosmetics in 10.0.5

Patch 10.0.5 brings with it a long-awaited feature, white and grey item transmog! We've compiled a list of the affected items in this post.

What Changes with Emblems in Phase 2 WotLK Classic

Emblems will see a significant change in Phase 2 of Wrath Classic, with an entirely new Emblem being introduced - Emblem of Conquest! We'll break down where you can obtain each type of Emblem, where you can convert them, and what you can buy with them.

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New Profession Recipes in Phase 2 WotLK Classic

Phase 2 for Wrath of the Lich King Classic arrives on January 17th and Ulduar on January 19th. Once players can step inside of Ulduar and begin killing bosses, they'll have a chance to acquire new Profession Recipes!

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How Loot Changes in Phase 2 WotLK Classic

As part of Phase 2 Wrath Classic, Blizzard will be implementing a new Heroic Dungeon difficulty known as "Titan Rune Dungeons", which will drop higher item level loot than typical Heroic Dungeon loot. Here is a simplified look at the new loot tables for PvE content in Phase 2.

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Blizzard on Work Orders & TSM Updates - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 261

This week's economy roundup highlights Blizzard's blue post on Crafting Work Orders and spotlights TSM's updates for Dragonflight.

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WotLK Classic Pre-Raid Best in Slot Gear Guides

Titan Rune Dungeons will bring new loot tables to Heroic Dungeons and Pre-Raid Best in Slot Gear Guides will see significant changes. Our Guide Writers have prepared Pre-Raid Best in Slot Gear Guides for every class and specialization.

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Mythic+ Halls of Valor Tips and Tricks - Cancelling the Ravenous Leap on Fenryr

Here's a tip in Mythic+ Halls of Valor where you can cancel the entire Ravenous Leap mechanic on Fenryr significantly reducing the healing required!

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Was the Inspiration Catalyst Too Late? - Dratnos and Tettles Discuss

With 10.0.5 rapidly approaching, this week's GG WoW video takes a look back at the 10.0 experience and all the changes it brought!

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Dragonflight Cooking Profession Bugs

Cooking has been a great profession in Dragonflight, and it continues to perform well, but there are a few bugs that all chefs should know about.

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Diablo II: Resurrected Season Three is coming - introducing the Fire Blast Trapsin

Looking for something different to play in the upcoming Diablo II: Resurrected Season Three? We suggest our newest build: the Fire Blast Trapsin.

Naguura Interview with Lead Encounter Designer Matt Villers - Mythic+ Design, Thundering Affix

Naguura recently interviewed Lead Encounter Designer Matt Villers on Mythic+! They discuss Mythic+ design philosophy, the Thundering Seasonal affix, class balance and more!

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Rabbit Pet and Mount Datamined on WotLK Classic PTR

In the most recent build for Wrath Classic, Build 47612, we've datamined some new models for a Rabbit companion and Rabbit mount. These will likely be part of some promotion related to the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rabbit.

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Argent Tournament Guides for Phase 2 WotLK Classic

Phase 2 for Wrath of the Lich King Classic will release on January 17th, which will introduce a new quest hub in Icecrown known as the Argent Tournament Grounds. In Phase 2 the grounds will be under construction, but players can still earn mounts, pets, and titles.

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Enable Warmode in Valdrakken in Patch 10.0.5

A nice quality-of-life change is coming in Patch 10.0.5, with players being able to Enable Warmode in Valdrakken!

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Increased Number of Server Issues Causing Raid/Party Disbanding Mid-Combat

Over the last week, there have been a large increase in the number of server issues. Players on popular servers such as Area 52 for NA and Tarren Mill for EU have experienced server issues during Prime Time hours.

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 5 - Heroic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance in the fifth week of Dragonflight Season 1 on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of January 10th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Heroic Raid statistics.

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Update Your Addons Before Ulduar - Large Addon Changes Coming with Phase 2

Before logging in to Phase 2 content, make sure to update your addons. Phase 2 brings with it many Addon API changes, which impact most addons that have UI elements.

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Jade, Bright Forseer Lunar New Year Mount Now Available - 12-Month Subscription Promotion Reward

The Jade, Bright Forseer mount is now available on live servers for those were participated in the recent 12-Month subscription bonus.

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New 6 Month WoW Subscription Bonus - Jade, Bright Foreseer & Hoplet

A new 6-month WoW subscription promotion has begun which awards the Jade, Bright Foreseer mount for Dragonflight and Hoplet for Wrath Classic.

Skip to Frostwyrm Lair in Naxxramas WotLK Classic

Blizzard has announced that today's patch will include a Skip to the Frostwyrm Lair in Naxxramas, allowing players to go directly to Sapphiron and Kel'Thuzad inside Naxxramas.

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Phase 2 Now Live for NA Realms WotLK Classic

Phase 2 "Secrets of Ulduar" is now live for NA Realms on Wrath of the Lich King Classic!

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Arena World Championship Lands in Dragonflight!

Blizzard has posted more information about the 2023 Dragonflight Season 1 AWC tournament.

WotLK Classic Phase 2 Patch Notes

Blizzard has shared Patch Notes for Phase 2, Vesion 3.4.1 Build 47612, which adds a new raid, new content, and new dailies to the Wrath of the Lich King Classic.

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Blizzard China Update - Extension Denied, NetEase Dissolves Blizzard Team

Blizzard China has released a lengthy statement noting their failure to negotiate a six month extension to the impending shut down of Blizzard games services in China, along with an update for Chinese players to backup their game progress and the continued search for a new publishing partner.

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Mythic+ Hotfixes for January 17th, 2022 - Large Nerfs to Ruby Life Pools and Azure Vaults

Some new Mythic+ hotfixes have been pushed to live servers which includes large nerfs to Ruby Life Pools and Azure Vaults.

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Phase 1 WotLK Classic Warcraft Logs Analysis

With Ulduar releasing on January 19th at 3 PM PST, we can look back at class performance in the first phase of raiding in Wrath of the Lich King Classic - Naxxramas, Sartharion, and Malygos.

Dragonflight Hotfixes for January 17th, 2023 - Mythic+ Health Nerfs and Explosive Fix

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes addition Mythic+ nerfs and Explosive affix fixes.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for January 17th, 2023 - Mythic+ Health Nerfs and Explosive Fix

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes additional Mythic+ nerfs and Explosive affix fixes. Edit: Blizzard has added a massive nerf to Telash Graywing, adding a delay before Frozen Ground ticks.

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Inside Blizzard with Preach Gaming - Creating a Dragon Isles for Everyone

Preach Gaming has released another video following their trip to Blizzard HQ in California, which included an inside look at the workings of Blizzard Entertainment and interviews with several key developers. This latest video covers the creation of the Dragon Isles in the so-called Third Era of Warcraft.

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Warcraft Logs Ulduar Information - WotLK Classic

Ulduar releases January 19th at 3 PM PST and Warcraft Logs has released an article breaking down how Ulduar Progress will work, parsing rules, and a ton of helpful information. As with with most Classic releases, Warcraft Logs heavily encourages the community to join the discussion on Discord regarding Progression and Parsing Rules for each raid tier.

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The Revival Catalyst is Coming Next Week - Blizzard FAQ

Blizzard has officially announced that the Revival Catalyst is coming out next week and answered some frequently asked questions!

WotLK Classic Slaves to Saronite Bug, Taking Gold from Players

Players are reporting on the World of Warcraft Forums that a Daily Quest is currently bugged, after players interact with the Saronite Mine Slaves, they lose 500 gold. Some players didn't notice the missing gold until they had already lost thousands of gold!

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Secrets of Ulduar Madness Trailer - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has released a new Hurricane Trailer on the Official YouTube channel. This Trailer shows off bosses in Ulduar, depicting the madness of Yogg-Saron inside Ulduar.

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WotLK Classic Slaves to Saronite Bug, Taking Gold from Players - FIXED

Players are reporting on the World of Warcraft Forums that a Daily Quest is currently bugged, after players interact with the Saronite Mine Slaves, they lose 500 gold. Some players didn't notice the missing gold until they had already lost thousands of gold! Edit- This bug has been fixed and the Saronite Slaves should no longer be taking player gold!

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Boss Strategy Guides for Ulduar - Phase 2 WotLK Classic

In Ulduar, there will be unique mechanics players can "activate" to turn on a Hardmode difficulty! We've prepared boss strategy guides that cover normal encounters and Hardmode encounters.

Official Dragonflight 10.0.5 Patch Notes

Blizzard has released the official Dragonflight 10.0.5 Patch Notes!

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NetEase Response to Blizzard Entertainment - Local Orc Statue Torn Down

Following Blizzard's update on the situation in China, which bemoaned their inability to negotiate a six-month extension prior to the shutdown of Blizzard games services in China, NetEase has issued a fiery response and tore down their local Orc statue live on stream.

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Datamined Mythic+ Hotfixes for Ruby Life Pools on January 18th

It looks like a few more hotfixes have been made to Ruby Life Pools today which should make the trash before the 2nd boss even easier!

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Phase 2 Ulduar PvE Tier Lists - WotLK Classic

We've prepared PvE Class and Specialization Tier Lists for Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic. These Tier Lists for Tanks, Healers, and DPS Classes are broken down by predicting how classes will perform in Ulduar, based on class throughput and utility.

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WotLK Classic Hotfixes - Auction House, Dual Talent, Bounty Satchels

Blizzard has pushed hotfixes to Wrath of the Lich King Classic realms, addressing Auction House improvements, Dual Talent Specialization, and Bounty Satchels in Titan Rune Dungeons are being changed to drop for each member of the group.

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Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year Event Now Live

The Overwatch 2 Lunar New Year event featuring returning festive game modes and maps, log-in rewards, and more, is now live until February 1st.

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Embodiment of the Storm-Eater Transformation Available from LFR Difficulty

With the final wing of Vault of the Incarnates LFR available this week, players have discovered that the Dragonriding Proto-Drake full transformation is available from LFR as well.

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Hotfix for Exploits in Ulduar - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has shared a Blue Post explaining hotfixes regarding Raid Cooldown Resets and Terrain related Exploits inside Ulduar, to prevent players from exploiting to achieve various Realm First Achievements. Ulduar Releases at 3 PM PST.

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How to Unlock and Obtain Revival Catalyst Charges in Dragonflight

The Revival Catalyst is now available for testing on the Patch 10.0.5 PTR, and we checked out how to unlock and obtain weekly charges to transform your Dragonflight Season 1 gear into tier!

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Ulduar is Live - WotLK Classic

Ulduar is now live on Wrath of the Lich King Classic realms!

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Ardenweald Pepe Plush Now Available on the Blizzard Gear Store

There's a new Pepe in the Blizzard Gear Store, straight from Ardenweald! The newest member of the birb family isn't confined to the Shadowlands and can now travel with you wherever you go.

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BEEF BAR World First Algalon Kill - WotLK Classic

Congratulations to BEEF BAR from EU Gehennas for the World First kill of Algalon the Observer in Ulduar Wrath of the Lich King Classic!

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Worgen and Goblin Starting Character Gear Transmoggable in Patch 10.0.5

One of the new features coming in Patch 10.0.5 is the ability to transmogrify Poor and Common quality gear. With this change, the gear that Worgen and Goblin characters are first equipped with when created is now able to be used for transmogrification!

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Diablo II: Resurrected Season 3 PTR Next Week. New Runewords!

PezRadar at Blizzard recently announced that we will see a Diablo II: Resurrected PTR next week and that it will include some new runewords.

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Diablo Immortal Developer Q&A Jan 20th Update: Expanded Stash, Calendar, and More.

Blizzard recently posted an update to their Diablo Immortal Developers' Q&A thread announcing future plans for expanded stash space and a calendar feature, along with a few other possible improvements under testing and development.

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Lunar Festival Guides for WotLK Classic

Lunar Festival is an event Holiday that lasts between January 20 and February 10 for NA Wrath of the Lich King Classic realms. We've prepared guides for both the Lunar Festival, as well as an achievement guide.

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Ulduar Lore Video from PlatinumWoW - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has released a new PlatinumWoW Lore Video on the Official YouTube channel. This Lore Video features narration from Algalon the Observer, the last boss encounter in Ulduar.

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Five New Runewords Revealed for Patch 2.6 in Diablo II: Resurrected

Diablo II: Resurrected content creator MacroBioBoi has revealed five new Runewords called Cure, Hearth, Ground, Temper, and Bulwark that will be released with the upcoming Patch 2.6 for Diablo II: Resurrected.

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AWC Dragonflight Trailer and Cup 1 Livestream

Blizzard has released the AWC Dragonflight Trailer and Cup 1 Livestream!

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Additional Class Tuning Incoming for Patch 10.0.5 - Restoration and Elemental Shaman Buffs

Blizzard has posted additional class tuning changes coming with Patch 10.0.5 which includes some long-awaited Shaman buffs!

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New Mythic+ Thundering Hotfix - Tank Always Red and Doesn't Need to Clear

It looks like a new hotfix has hit live servers for Thundering as the Tank is now always the Red "-" debuff and is never forced to clear anymore!

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Pandaren Wandering Isle Starting Zone Gear Transmoggable in Patch 10.0.5

One of the new features coming in Patch 10.0.5 is the ability to transmogrify Poor and Common quality gear. With this change, the gear obtainable from the Pandaren starter area, the Wandering Isle, will become available for transmogrification! This opens a lot of Pandaren-themed gear previously locked from players.

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Metamorphosis - New Druid Runeword Coming in Patch 2.6 in Diablo II: Resurrected

Diablo streamer Dbrunski has released a video showcasing one of the new runewords coming with Patch 2.6 for Diablo II: Resurrected!

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New Assassin Runeword "Mosaic" Revealed for Patch 2.6 in Diablo II: Resurrected

Another new runeword of Patch 2.6 has been revealed by Diablo II: Resurrected content creator Lucky Luciano!

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Earn the Trading Post's Special Reward 12 Times for Warden Transmog

A possible source for the Sun and Moon Warden sets has been found on the Patch 10.0.5 PTR - Earn the Trading Post's special monthly reward 12 times for the sets!

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Shadowlands Base Legendary Pieces Transmoggable in Patch 10.0.5

One of the new features coming in Patch 10.0.5 is the ability to transmogrify Poor and Common quality gear. With this change, the white-quality pieces used to craft Shadowlands legendaries will become transmoggable in 10.0.5!

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Diablo Immortal 2023 Roadmap - 4 Major Updates, Narrative Additions, Fishing

In a Reddit post, Blizzard has laid out their plans for Diablo Immortal in 2023.

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Hustle - New Runeword Coming in Patch 2.6 in Diablo II: Resurrected

Diablo streamer Kano has released a video showcasing "Hustle", one of the new runewords coming with Patch 2.6 in Diablo II: Resurrected!

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10.0.5 Patch Gold Making Opportunities & Addons - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 262

Patch 10.0.5 drops this week and there are quite a few things coming that will affect gold making!

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NA Servers Down for 8 Hour Maintenance for Patch 10.0.5 on January 24th

Patch 10.0.5 launches this Tuesday, and it looks like there's 8 hours of maintenance planned!

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Dragonflight 10.0 Tier List Review and Upcoming Class Changes - Dratnos and Tettles Discuss

With 10.0.5 just around the corner, this week's GG WoW video looks at the upcoming Balance Changes and the Tier lists to see how well they predicted each spec!

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Diablo II: Resurrected Patch 2.6 PTR Releases January 24

Blizzard has released a blog post regarding Diablo II: Resurrected's Patch 2.6 stating that PTR will start on January 24!

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Li Li and Chen Stormstout Are Exploring Azeroth: Pandaria on October 17, 2023

Exploring Azeroth: Pandaria is available for pre-purchase on Amazon! The book follows Li Li Stormstout, Chen Stormstout, and Catelyn the Blade as they explore Pandaria, and it is currently listed to release on October 17, 2023.

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Chinese WoW Servers Officially and Indefinitely Offline

After fourteen years of service, Chinese World of Warcraft servers have officially shut down, following the expiration of the licensing agreement between NetEase and Blizzard Entertainment.

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Classic WoW Tech Lead Brian Birmingham Departs Blizzard Under Protest

Classic WoW technical lead developer Brian Birmingham has left Blizzard Entertainment under protest, after refusing to give out an undeservedly low employee evaluation in order to fill competitive stack ranking quotas required by executive leadership.

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Mythic Vault of Incarnates Hotfixes - Mythic Broodkeeper Diurna Nerfed

It seems like some Mythic raid hotfixes might have gone out early as Mythic Broodkeeper Diurna has been nerfed!

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Classic WoW Tech Lead Brian Birmingham Departs Blizzard Under Protest

Classic WoW technical lead developer Brian Birmingham has left Blizzard Entertainment under protest, after refusing to give out an undeservedly low employee evaluation in order to fill competitive stack ranking quotas required by executive leadership. Update: Brian Birmingham has added further detail in an extensive Twitter thread.

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Mythic+ Tuning on Patch 10.0.5 PTR - Halls of Valor Nerfs and Algeth'ar Academy Cheese Strategy Fix

With Patch 10.0.5 launching tomorrow, some changes have been datamined on today's Patch 10.0.5 PTR build which includes Halls of Valor nerfs and a fix for a cheese strategy in Algeth'ar Academy.

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Upcoming Mythic+ Hotfixes - Halls of Valor and Nokhud Offensive Nerfs

Blizzard has posted upcoming Mythic+ hotfixes which includes nerfs to Skovald's RP and sweeping health reductions in Halls of Valor, as well as some small nerfs to Nokhud Offensive.

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Patch 10.0.5 PTR Class Changes - Warlock Soulkeeper 90% Nerf

The latest Patch 10.0.5 PTR build contains more class changes which includes a new 90% nerf to Warlock's Soulkeeper talent.

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WotLK Classic Hotfixes - Sack of Ulduar Spoils, Festival Elders, Blood of the Loa

Blizzard has pushed hotfixes for Wrath of the Lich King Classic, addressing Sack of Ulduar Spoils Emblems, Elders for the Lunar Festival that went missing, as well as Blood of the Loa in Titan Rune Dungeons.

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 6 - Mythic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance in the sixth week of Dragonflight Season 1 on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of January 17th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Patch 10.05, Catalyst, Professions, and More

In the latest edition of "The Weekly Reset," Taliesin and Evitel talk about Dragonflight Patch 10.05 along with all it will bring, a very special PSA, and more...

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Patch 10.0.5 Splash Screen Now on PTR

The Patch 10.0.5 Splash Screen is now available for preview on the PTR! What are you going to do first?

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WotLK Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Week 1 Ulduar Launch

Today we will look at the DPS rankings in the first week of Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, on Ulduar during the week of January 19th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Ulduar statistics.

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WotLK Classic - OCE Added to NA Realms PvP Queue

Blizzard has announced that Oceanic Realms will now join the matchmaking queue with North American Realms on Wrath of the Lich King Classic.

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WotLK Classic - Cross-Realm PvP Now Live

Blizzard has enabled Cross-Realm groups available for PvP in Wrath of the Lich King Classic. This will allow players from different realms to group up and queue for Battlegrounds and Arenas.

WotLK Classic - Emalon the Storm Watcher Added to Vault of Archavon

On Wrath of the Lich King Classic, following this week's regional maintenance on North American realms, Vault of Archavon was updated to include Emalon the Storm Watcher. Emalon the Storm Watcher drops Tier 8 Gloves and Legs.

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Overwatch January 24th Patch Notes - Roadhog, Sojourn, Kiriko Nerfs

New hotfixes are now live for Overwatch 2, featuring nerfs to Orisa, Roadhog, Sojourn, and Kiriko.

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Updated Dragonflight 10.0.5 Patch Notes

Blizzard has updated the Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 Patch Notes.

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Diablo II: Resurrected Patch 2.6 PTR Now Live

Diablo II: Resurrected's PTR for Patch 2.6 is now live!

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Mythic BoE Items from Vault of the Incarnates Return in Patch 10.0.5

Blizzard has announced that Mythic BoEs are returning in Patch 10.0.5.

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NA Maintenance Extended to 4:00 PM PST for Patch 10.0.5

Blizzard has announced that NA maintenance has been extended by another hour to 4:00 PM PST.

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(Updated) NA Maintenance Extended to 5:00 PM PST for Patch 10.0.5

Blizzard has announced that NA maintenance has been extended by another hour to 5:00 PM PST.

Patch 10.0.5 Now Live on NA Servers

Patch 10.0.5 is now live on NA Servers containing class changes, the Revival Catalyst, the Storm's Fury Event and more!

Blizzard on Today's Extended Patch 10.0.5 Maintenance

Blizzard has written a post on today's extended Patch 10.0.5 maintenance.

Score Awarded from Depleted Mythic+ Keystones Over +20 Significantly Nerfed in Patch 10.0.5

Blizzard has announced that score awarded from depleted Mythic+ keystones over +20 has been significantly nerfed.

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Best 10.0.5 Talent Builds for All Classes - Raid, Mythic+, PvP, and Leveling in Dragonflight Season 1

With Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5, we've updated all our best Level 70 Talent Builds for Raid, Mythic+, Leveling, and Starter PvP builds direct from our class writers.

How to Earn Revival Catalyst Charges - Where to Pick Up the Quest

The Revival Catalyst is out this week which allows players to turn regular pieces of gear into Tier Sets! Here's where to start the quest.

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Quickest Way to Complete Revival Catalyst Quest

You can complete the Revival Catalyst quest in under 10 minutes by killing the World Boss twice!

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Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 Hotfixes for January 24th, 2023

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes fixes for pet classes benefitting from damage buffs in Mythic+ dungeons.

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God King Skovald in Mythic+ Halls of Valor RP Reduced

In Mythic+ Halls of Valor, God King Skovald's iconic RP speech has been reduced by about 19 seconds.

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(Fixed) Quickest Way to Complete Revival Catalyst Quest

Blizzard has nerfed the World Boss World Quest to only give you 20% completion for the Revival Catalyst.

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How to Obtain the Reusable Oversized Bobber - New Toy in Patch 10.0.5

The Reusable Oversized Bobber is a new toy in patch 10.0.5. This toy increases the size of your fishing bobber - and, unlike the non-toy version, works with other toy bobbers!

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Class Guides Updated for Patch 10.0.5 - Updated Talent Builds

Wowhead's class guides are now updated for Patch 10.0.5, including updated talent builds supporting patch changes.

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What's Next in Patch 10.0.7 - Human and Orc Heritage Armor, Forbidden Reach and More

Blizzard released a blue post detailing the next incoming content for Patch 10.0.7 - Human and Orc Heritage Armor, Forbidden Reach, Monks available to more races and more!

First Look at Human and Orc Heritage Armor Coming in Patch 10.0.5

Blizzard has released a first look at the Human and Orc Heritage Armor models coming in patch 10.0.5.

Monk Class Available to More Races in Patch 10.0.7

In Patch 10.0.7, Monks will be available to the goblin, Lightforged draenei, and worgen races.

Titan Rune Dungeon Loot Guide - WotLK Classic

Titan Rune Dungeons were introduced in Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, as a new difficulty for Heroic Dungeons that included significant changes to loot tables. Based on User uploaded data with the Wowhead Client, we've been able to organize all the new loot tables into one guide.

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Friendly Nameplate Cvar Removed in Patch 10.0.5 - Health Bars Always Show

One of the Cvars for friendly nameplates has been removed in Patch 10.0.5, making health bars always show on friendly nameplates.

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Spark of Ingenuity Questline Skip For Alts - Obtain 5 Bottled Essences On Alts

A new skip for the Spark of Ingenuity questline has been added for alts! You can use this skip to instantly gain 5 Bottled Essence and the ability to loot them from Dragonflight content.

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Earn the Artist's Easil Toy with Bob Ross Inspired Questline

A questline in the Azure Span rewards the Artist's Easel toy! In this Bob Ross-inspired questline, we help a budding artist connect with his hero, and an old, retired artist discover what really matters to him.

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Welcome to the Trading Post - New Trailer

Blizzard has released the "Welcome to the Trading Post" video, giving a quick preview of the upcoming battle pass-like feature.

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Diablo III PTR Patch 2.7.5 Preview - Season 28 Rites of Sanctuary

Blizzard has released a preview for Diablo III's upcoming PTR Patch 2.7.5 testing period, which begins January 31. Topics include item changes, class changes, a new crafting material, a Primal item recipe for Kanai's Cube, bug fixes, and Season 28's theme revolving around the Altar of Rites.

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Solution to Friendly Nameplates Name Only Mode in Raids and Dungeons for Patch 10.0.5

While the Cvar for Friendly Nameplates name-only mode hasn't returned, it seems that players have found a workaround to restore the functionality.

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Last Change to Sign Up for MDI Dragonflight Season 1

Sign ups for Dragonflight Season 1 of the MDI close in less than 24 hours! Sign up with a team and complete the Time Trials to unlock the Thundering Banner of the Aspects.

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(Update) Solution to Friendly Nameplates Name Only Mode in Raids and Dungeons for Patch 10.0.5

Players have found a script that allows you to register the old Cvar without the need for an addon.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for January 26, 2023 - Guardian Druid Buff and Mythic Sennarth Nerf

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes nerfs to Storm's Fury, a buff to Guardian Druid and a nerf to Mythic Sennarth's double Chilling Blast.

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More Cloak Transmogs in Patch 10.0.5 - Past Expansion Recolors

Even more cloaks were added in Patch 10.0.5, these being previously unused recolors of cloaks seen in past expansions.

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Community Soup Quality of Life Changes in Patch 10.0.5 - No Mounts, Toy Limitations, Early Quest Pickup

There have been welcome quality of life changes made to the Community Soup event: a no-fly zone, limits to annoying toys, and the ability to pick up the weekly quest early!

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Overwatch 2 Developer Update with Aaron Keller - Gamewide Progression, Ranked Changes, Ultimate Cost Changes

Aaron Keller, the Game Director of Overwatch 2, has posted an update sharing plans for the future of Overwatch, including changes to Competitive, out-of-game progression, and hero balance.

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Upcoming Retribution Paladin Rework Coming in Patch 10.0.7 - Details and Upcoming Changes

Blizzard has announced an upcoming Ret Paladin rework coming in Patch 10.0.7. Here are the details.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for January 27, 2023 - Class Bug Fixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes class bug fixes and more!

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Storytelling with Elder Poa - Tuskarr Tales, Myths, and Fables

Elder Poa, the Weaver of Tales, is the Iskaara Tuskarr's storyteller. The stories she tells include a myth about the creation of the sun, fables to teach Tuskarr children important moral lessons, and even a scary story or two! Elder Poa can be found in the Iskaara settlement in the Azure Span, weaving her tales to a captive audience of Tuskarr children.

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How to Get Short RP in Court of Stars - Mythic+ Tips and Tricks

Here's how you can make sure to get the shorter RP in Court of Stars!

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Players Create Twitch Emote Chat Addon - Community Spotlight

Do you just love Twitch chat? Do you want to add a bit of Twitch to your in-game chat? Well if you answered yes to either of those questions, today's Spotlight may just be the addon for you! Check it out...

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Transmog Restrictions Lifted on Certain Holiday Items!

In a previous article, we speculated that some white-quality items could be used in Patch 10.0.5 to remove restrictions on cosmetic appearances that are limited to certain times of the year. Sadly, this is not the case.

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Gold Making in Patch 10.0.5 - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 263

10.0.5 is here and players are discovering all the lovely new transmog! This week we take a look at what players are finding fun in Dragonflight gold making as well as ranking professions. We also look at more casual methods of gold making and what to do with an alt army.

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Beanies, Boots and Belts - New Trial of Style Transmog Now Available from Vendors!

The new Trial of Style rewards have been added to vendors who sell Trial of Style items!

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4 Hour Maintenance Scheduled for NA Servers on Tuesday, January 31st

This week's NA maintenance is scheduled for 4 hours on Tuesday, January 31st from 7:00 AM PST to 11:00 AM PST.

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New Dragonflight Twitch Drops: Goblin Weather Machine - February 1st to 5th

Blizzard has announced a new Dragonflight Twitch drop, the Goblin Weather Machine, available from February 1st to 5th!

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“Stay a While”: A Look Inside the Quest

Blizzard has provided a look behind the development of the quest Stay a While in Dragonflight.

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The Story Of The Primalists... So Far with Nobbel87

What exactly do we know about the Primalists so far? The game hasn’t given us a whole lot of story about them quite yet, but Nobbel87 has put together all we know so far in a new lore video.

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Upcoming Vault of Incarnates Nerfs - Mythic Raszageth, Mythic Kurog

Blizzard has announced upcoming Vault of Incarnate nerfs including nerfs to Mythic Raszageth and Mythic Kurog.

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Summary of Transmog Additions in Patch 10.0.5 - White and Gray Transmogs, Trading Post, Trial of Style

With Patch 10.0.5, many new additions to transmogs will keep collectors busy for some time. In this post, we compile some of our coverage on all the new or changed additions in the patch!

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Diablo II: Resurrected Season Three Start Date: February 16th

PezRadar, Blizzard Diablo Community Manager, recently announced in a Blue Post on the forums that the official Season End for Season Two of Diablo I: Resurrected and the launch of Season Three will be on February 16th.

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The Importance of Self-Publishing - The WoW Diary by John Staats

John Staats published The WoW Diary, a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of vanilla World of Warcraft back in 2018. A campaign on BackerKit is currently in progress, for a second printing of the beloved WoW Diary. We're excited to highlight excerpts written by John Staats during the campaign.

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XT-002 Deconstructor Tuning Today - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has announced that they will be implementing a hotfix to adjust Hardmode difficulty of XT-002 Deconstructor. As of January 31st, no raid has killed XT-002 on Hardmode difficulty, according to Warcraft Logs.

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Revival Catalyst Quest Located at Great Vault

In a nice Quality of Life feature, the Revival Catalyst quest can be picked up at the Great Vault and doesn't require you to fly to the Catalyst.

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Diablo IV Content Overview Update - What's New, What Has Changed?

Over the last few weeks, we updated our Diablo IV Content Overview with all new and changed information from the Press Preview build which we got to play in December 2022. This build included a lot of details on new information and features which were previously not public knowledge. Here are all the highlights!

WotLK Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Week 2 Ulduar

Today we will look at the DPS rankings in the second week of Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, on Ulduar during the week of January 24th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Ulduar statistics.

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Patch 10.0.7 PTR Forums Now Available

It looks like the Patch 10.0.7 PTR forums are now available. Could this mean that the 10.0.7 PTR will be available soon as well?

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Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR Development Notes

Blizzard has posted the first batch of 10.0.7 PTR Development notes!

Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR Development Notes - Class Changes and Talent Tree Improvements

Blizzard has posted the first batch of 10.0.7 PTR Development notes which includes more class changes!

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Return to the Forbidden Reach and Unlock New Dragonriding Abilities in Patch 10.0.7

Patch 10.0.7 has hit the PTR, teasing a first look at the next phase of Dragonflight! Join the Dragonscale Expedition in exploring the Forbidden Reach as a new endgame zone, unlocking additional story content, activities, and brand new Dragonriding abilities!

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Overwatch Season 2 Retrospective - Ramattra Changes, Return of Overwatch Credits

With Season 3 around the corner, Blizzard has posted a blog looking back on Season 2, and announced new features coming to Overwatch in the future, including a new Hero Gallery, the return of the On Fire system, and more.

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Balance of Power Legion Artifact Questline Account Wide in Patch 10.0.7

Legion Artifact Appearance collectors rejoice! In Patch 10.0.7, credit and rewards for completing the Balance of Power questline in Legion will be account wide!

Guardian Druid Buffs Coming on the Next Weekly Reset - February 7th

Blizzard has announced large Guardian Druid buffs coming on the next weekly reset!

Patch 10.0.7 PTR Build 47910 Datamined Class and Talent Changes

The first Patch 10.0.7 PTR has arrived and here are the datamined class and talent changes!

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New Datamined Centaur Dog Mounts in Patch 10.0.7

With the first Patch 10.0.7 PTR build, we datamined six centaur dog mount tints!

Datamined Zul'Gurub Transmog Ensembles, Recipes and Achievements on Patch 10.0.7 PTR

The Patch 10.0.7 PTR adds some interesting transmog ensembles, recipes, and achievements related to old-world Zul'Gurub.

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New Human Hair Colors in Patch 10.0.7

On the first Patch 10.0.7 PTR build, new vivid hair colors are available for humans!

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New Orc Hair Colors in Patch 10.0.7

On the first Patch 10.0.7 PTR build, new vivid hair colors are available for orcs!

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Three Color Variants for Human and Orc Heritage Armor in Patch 10.0.7

We've datamined the three color variants for Human and Orc Heritage Armor coming in Patch 10.0.7.

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Primordial Stone Gem System in Patch 10.0.7 - New Datamined Effects

A new mysterious type of gem has been datamined on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR--Primordial Stone Gems!

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WotLK Classic Hotfixes - XT-002 Deconstructor Tuning, Cenarion Raiment, Block Value on Tooltips

Blizzard has pushed a series of hotfixes to Wrath of the Lich King Classic realms, addressing an issue with Druid Tier 1 Cenarion Raiment, which reduced Tranquility's cooldown. Additionally, major tuning changes were implemented to XT-002, addressing the high health pool of the Hardmode boss.

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The Trading Post is Open on EU - February 2023 Rewards

The Trading Post is open on EU servers! Here are the February 2023 Rewards.

All Item Purchases Are Temporarily Non-Refundable at Trading Post

Blizzard has announced that there are issues affecting the refund process for the Trading Post and all items are currently non-refundable. Purchase wisely!

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 7 - Mythic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance in the seventh week of Dragonflight Season 1 on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of January 24th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics.

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Datamined Winterpelt Furbolg Faction Rewards in Patch 10.0.7

The Winterpelt Furbolg faction has some updates hinted at in the 10.0.7 PTR data including rewards!

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Blizzard Bluepost - Trading Post Currently Disabled

Following issues with purchases and refunds, Blizzard has posted an update on the Trading Post, indicating that it is undergoing maintenance and will remain disabled until a hotfix is pushed overnight.

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How to Exchange Emblems in WotLK Classic - Script to Avoid Lua Errors

If you try to exchange your emblems right now, you'll be greeted by the following Lua error, but there is a script to bypass the error.

Goblin Weather Machine Twitch Drop Now Live - Obtain Free WoW TCG Toy by Watching Streams

Starting now and for the next five days, players will have a chance to obtain the Goblin Weather Machine toy, originally from the WoW TCG promotion, for free while watching WoW Twitch streams.

Wowhead Talent Calculator Updated for 10.0.7 PTR

Wowhead's Talent Calculator has been updated for the 10.0.7 PTR including talent changes for Resto Shaman, Resto Druid, Unholy DK and more!

NA Maintenance Extended to 12:00 PM PST

NA servers are having another extended maintenance with servers extended to an estimated 12:00 PM PST.

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Datamined New Paladin Spells on Patch 10.0.7 PTR - Sneak Peek at Ret Paladin Rework?

Many very cool new paladin spells have been datamined on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR. These might give us a sneak peek at the Ret Paladin rework coming in the Patch!

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Trading Post Currently Disabled - EU Maintenance at 03:00 CET

Following issues with purchases and refunds, Blizzard has posted an update on the Trading Post, indicating that it is undergoing maintenance and will remain disabled. There is also maintenance at 03:00 CET.

NA Maintenance Extended to 1:00 PM PST

NA servers are having another extended maintenance with servers extended to an estimated 1:00 PM PST.

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Diablo Hell's Ink Tattoo Tour Continues

After its first installment in 2022, Diablo's Hell's Ink Tattoo Promotion Tour returns!

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The Trading Post is Open on NA - February 2023 Rewards

The Trading Post is open on NA servers! Here are the February 2023 Rewards.

Easiest Trading Post Tasks to Complete the Traveler's Log - February 2023

Here are the easiest Trading Post tasks to complete the Traveler's log for February 2023 to earn Ash'adar, Harbinger of Dawn and the Trader's Tender for the month!

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Overwatch Season 3 Arriving February 7th - Amaterasu Kiriko Mythic Skin

Season 3 of Overwatch 2 arrives February 7th, and this Season's Mythic Skin in the Battle Pass is Amaterasu Kiriko.

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The Forbidden Reach in Patch 10.0.7 - New Rares, Treasures, and Dragon Riding Glyphs

Patch 10.0.7 servers are now live on the PTR, allowing players to test some of the newest content coming to Dragonflight! In the updated endgame version of the Forbidden Reach, players will find new rares, treasures, primal storms, and dragon riding glyphs to unlock additional abilities!

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New Datamined Orc Clan Banners in Patch 10.0.7 - Possible Orc Heritage Questline Rewards?

With the Patch 10.0.7 PTR build underway, several Orc Clan banners were datamined. These banners give new, high-definition banners of some of the more notorious Orc Clans in the history of Warcraft.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for February 1, 2023 - Evoker and Vault of the Incarnates Fixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes bug fixes for Evoker and Vault of the Incarnates.

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Transfer Primal Chaos to Alts with New Satchel of Coalescing Chaos Item

A new item is currently being deployed on live servers that allows for Primal Chaos to be transferred to alts! The Satchel of Coalescing Chaos is a BoA item that costs 80 Primal Chaos and grants 60 Primal Chaos when opened.

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Known Issues and Updates with Trading Post

Blizzard has announced known issues and updates for the Trading Post.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Trading Post, Patch 10.0.5, Patch 10.0.7, and More

In the latest edition of "The Weekly Reset," Taliesin and Evitel talk about Dragonflight Patches 10.0.5 and 10.0.7, Blizzard news, issues, and more...

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Highlights from Hirumaredx's Dragonflight Lore Interview with Steve Danuser

Youtuber Hirumaredx did a Dragonflight Lore Interview with Steve Danuser! In the interview, they discussed Nozdormu and the Infinite Dragonflight, the threat of "what is to come", and those new whispers from N'Zoth that have us all speculating!

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Alt Catch-Up Gear in Patch 10.0.7 - Item Level 385 Primal Infusion Gear from Primalist Tokens

ilvl 385 Primalist gear tokens have been datamined in Patch 10.0.7! These items are awarded from activities in the Forbidden Reach zone such as killing rares.

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Blizzard on Account-Wide Primal Chaos

Blizzard has released a statement on the recent change to make Primal Chaos transferrable between alts.

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Week Long Double XP for Overwatch 2 Now Live

Overwatch is running Double Match XP from January 31st - February 6th!

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The Wisdom of Punchio - Goblin Monk Sage on the Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR

One of several updates coming in Dragonflight's Patch 10.0.7 allows Lightforged Draenei, Worgen, and Goblins to become Monks, adding a handful of NPCs representing those combinations to each faction's capital city. Alongside them is the Monk Sage Punchio, who has wisdom to share... for a price.

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Best Embellishments & Crafted Gear for All Classes - Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5

To help you spend your catch-up Sparks of Ingenuity, we've compiled the best Embellishments and Crafted Gear for each spec. These recommendations should provide exceptional guidance to get the most throughput for your spec.

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WoW Hotfixes - Updated February 2

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes some class bug fixes.

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New Corrupted Vrykul-Themed Transmogs in Patch 10.0.5

Patch 10.0.5 has added many new transmog items. Some of the new sets added in this patch are (almost) entirely new Vrykul-themed sets!

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Datamining Hints Baine Bloodhoof's Story Continues in Future Patch - Possible Spoilers

It looks like a new questline involving Baine Bloodhoof is coming in Patch 10.0.7! Possible spoilers in the post.

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Annotated Old Gods Book Found in Patch 10.0.7 - Neltharion's Thoughts

A fun insight into a key character has been found in Patch 10.0.7. Check out The Old Gods and the Ordering of Azeroth (Annotated).

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Battle for Azeroth Level-Up Dungeons Currently Too Difficult and Fixed on Next Reset

Blizzard has announced that Battle for Azeroth Level-Up Dungeons are currently too difficult and this will be fixed on the next reset.

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Activision Blizzard to Pay $35 Million in SEC Settlement

Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay a $35 million fine to settle regulatory claims with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission asserting that the company violated whistleblower protection rules and lacked procedures to assess employee complaints.

X-45 Heartbreaker (Big Love Rocket) Drop Rate Increasing for Love is in Air

The X-45 Heartbreaker Mount (Big Love Rocket) drop rate is increasing this year, as the first Heart-Shaped Box you open each day will have a greatly increased chance to drop the mount!

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Antarctic Peninsula - New Overwatch 2 Map Arriving February 7th

The Control map Antartic Peninsula, featuring bulletproof pneguins and a fishing mini-game is arriving February 7th with the launch of Season 3.

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Cross-Realm Mythic Vault of the Incarnates Begins on Feb. 14

Blizzard has announced that Cross-Realm Mythic Vault of the Incarnates will begin on February 14th and some of the thoughts behind when cross-realm Mythic raids will open in the future.

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Conquest and Valor Caps Removed on February 14th

Blizzard has announced that the Conquest and Valor caps will be removed on February 14th!

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Massive Class Tuning Incoming Next Reset - Blood DK, Hunter Buffs and Preservation Evoker Nerfs

Blizzard has posted a massive amount of class tuning coming on the next reset which includes a large number of buffs, and a nerf to Preservation Evoker.

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Retribution Paladins Changes - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has announced that they will be making changes to the Retribution Paladin class in Wrath of the Lich King Classic, starting next maintenance period.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for February 3, 2023 - Faction Paragon Reputation Bags

Blizzard has posted hotfixes today which includes buffs to the faction Paragon reputation bags!

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The Mage Tower is Back with Patch 10.0.5 - Embellishments and Some Dragonflight Sets Working

With Patch 10.0.5, the Mage Tower returns once more, allowing players to chase after its rewards. Since Dragonflight changed how item levels scale while leveling, there are a couple of changes this time around.

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Free Hat for Participating in Trial of Style in March

If you participate in the Trial of Style between March 20th and March 24th, you will learn the Trader's Bicorne transmog for free.

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The Mysterious Zskera Vaults in Patch 10.0.7

One of the new mini-features in Patch 10.0.7 are the Zskera Vaults, explorable vaults deep within the Forbidden Reach. Here's a first look and some of the rewards!

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No Mage Tower Challenges for Evokers in Patch 10.0.5

With the return of the Mage Tower, there is one class that can't enjoy this feature. Evokers don't have any Mage Tower challenges for either of their specs.

Diablo IV Showcase at IGN Fan Fest - Open Beta Date Reveal?

IGN has unveiled that Diablo IV will be part of IGN Fan Fest on Feb 17 and 18 - will we finally get a date for the start of Diablo IV's Open Beta?

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Blizzard on Trading Post Issue for Traveler's Log Rewards & Fix Underway

Blizzard has noted that they are aware of the Trading Post issues for Traveler's Log rewards not being available and a fix is underway.

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A Quest for Fashion: Obtaining Lord Walden's Top Hat

Lord Walden's Top Hat is one of the easiest top hats to obtain, and thanks to 10.0.5's new transmog rules, this hat is now a cosmetic item - useable by any character once collected!

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Even More Community Soup Improvements

You can now loot Chunks of Meat and Spare Fish to get participation points toward your weekly quest and Soupervisor even more quickly.

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New Legion Set Recolor Transmogs in Patch 10.0.5

Patch 10.0.5 has added many new transmog items. One of the sets added in the patch is making previously unavailable Legion recolors available to players!

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Weekly Crafting Drops & Dragon Shards - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 264

In this week's economy roundup, we take a look at methods for tracking and gaining knowledge points for professions and some important changes coming for Enchanting!

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New Seat of the Triumvirate Dungeon Recolor Transmogs in Patch 10.0.5

Patch 10.0.5 has added many new transmog items. One of the sets added in the patch is a Draenei aesthetic set with a void color scheme!

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New Datamined Titles in Patch 10.0.7 - Achievement Rewards

New titles, earned through achievements, have been found on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR.

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Valor Uncapped, and Cross-Realm Mythic - Dratnos and Tettles Discuss

This week comes with a set of quality of life changes as we enter the middle of Dragonflight Season 1!

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Prototype Blingtron Introduced in Patch 10.0.7

One fun discovery in Patch 10.0.7 is the Prototype Tinker-Tron, a mechanical that appears to be the very first version of Blingtron!

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Love Is In The Air Event Holiday Guides - WotLK Classic

Love is In The Air, the Valentine's Event Holiday is going Live for North American realms later today! The event will last from February 6th until February 20th, introducing new quests and rewards in the Wrath of the Lich King Classic version of the event.

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Map Pools Being Removed - New Overwatch 2 Developer Blog

Aaron Keller, the Game Director for Overwatch 2 has put out a blog post going over map balance and changes coming in future seasons, including the removal of Map Pools for Season 4!

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Diablo Immortal Content Update - More Stash Tabs, Normal Gem Changes, Season 10

Blizzard has released information regarding Diablo Immortal's upcoming Content Update!

Love is in the Air Has Begun! Increased Mount Drop Rate, Trader's Tender

Love is in the Air. Get your rocket mount while you can!

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Elder Clearwater Kalu'ak Fishing Derby Returning - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has corrected an issue with Elder Clearwater, which should be returning to their post in Dalaran this upcoming Kalu'ak Fishing Derby in Wrath of the Lich King Classic.

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X-45 Heartbreaker Mount Drop Rate Increased for First Heart-Shaped Box Each Day

Make sure to complete at least one run of the Crown Chemical Co. every day, as the first completion has a greatly increased chance at the Big Love Rocket mount!

Community Feast Now Available Every 1.5 Hours

Blizzard has announced that the Community Feast is available every 1.5 hours instead of every 3.5 hours. Yes Chef!

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Overwatch Season 3 Patch Notes - Massive Balance Changes, Mercy Changes, Role Passive Changes

Overwatch 2 Season 3 brings sweeping balance changes which include a small Mercy rework, Tank HP nerfs for Open Queue and Arcade, many ultimate cost adjustments, and more.

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Activision Blizzard Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results - Record Breaking Growth and Larger Development Teams

Activision Blizzard released fourth quarter financial results for the year of 2022, announcing record breaking quarterly net bookings and the highest quarterly net booking to date reported by Blizzard, driven by strong growth for Warcraft and the reinvigoration of Overwatch and Diablo franchises - each delivering over $100 million in net bookings.

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Blizzard's Secret Sauce - The WoW Diary by John Staats

John Staats published The WoW Diary, a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of vanilla World of Warcraft back in 2018. A campaign on BackerKit is currently in progress, for a second printing of the beloved WoW Diary. We're excited to highlight excerpts written by John Staats during the campaign.

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WotLK Classic Hotfixes - Daily Quest Timer, Emblem Exchange, Retribution Paladins

Blizzard has pushed hotfixes for Wrath of the Lich King Classic, changing the daily quest reset timer to 7:00 AM Realm Time, fixed an issue with Emblem Exchange, and implementing changes with Retribution Paladins.

Dragonflight 10.0.5 Hotfixes for February 6th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes increased gold from World Quests and increased item level of world content.

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Love is in the Air Traveler's Log Activities

Complete 75% of your Trading Post Traveler's Log just by doing Love is in the Air activities.

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New Recruit a Friend UI Assets on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR

Here are some new Recruit a Friend UI assets that we've found on the latest 10.0.7 PTR.

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Spark of Ingenuity: How to Find More Bottled Essences

Here's how to find more Bottled Essences to turn them into Sparks of Ingenuity!

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Weekly Bonus Event: Enter the Dragonflight Dungeons - Get Your Heroic Vault of the Incarnates Cache

The Dragonflight Dungeon Weekly event returns with the weekly reset. Complete 4 Mythic dungeons to obtain a piece of Heroic Vault of the Incarnates loot.

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Faction Change In Shop Briefly - WotLK Classic

Faction Change was an available option in the Shop on Wrath of the Lich King Classic for a few minutes, before being removed.

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Faction Change Bundle Discount Until February 27 - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has made an announcement, following the Faction Change Character Service going live for Wrath of the Lich King Classic realms. The 8 character Faction Change Bundle will have a discount until February 27th, offering 8 Character Faction Changes for the price of 6.

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Twitter Integration to be Removed from World of Warcraft - Blizzard Bluepost

Twitter integration, a minor feature added in Warlords of Draenor to allow players to easily share screenshots, achievements, and rare items directly from World of Warcraft to Twitter, will be removed from the game over the next few days.

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Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR Development Notes - Paladin and Shaman Class Tree Adjustments

Blizzard has posted Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR deveopment notes which includes more class changes including Paladin and Shaman class tree adjustments!

Blizzard on Paladin Changes in 10.0.7 - Retribution Aura Rework, Divine Toll

Blizzard has summarized the current Paladin class changes in Patch 10.0.7 which includes a Retribution Aura rework, Divine Toll and more!

Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR Build 47893 Datamined Class and Talent Changes

Here is the class and talent datamining for the latest 10.0.7 PTR build which includes changes to Paladins, Shamans and more!

Profession Feat of Strength Achievements Coming in Patch 10.0.7

Profession achievements have been added for players who learned crafting specializations in old expansions.

10.1 Narrative Campaign Hints on the Dragonflight PTR

Among the many updates within today's Patch 10.0.7 PTR update is a hint at the next major content update! New strings include a name for the Patch 10.1 Narrative Campaign. Minor spoilers inside!

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New Mouseover Cursor Icons Added on Patch 10.0.7 PTR

In the latest Patch 10.0.7 PTR build, Blizzard has added new versions of the cursor icons in WoW!

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Patch 10.0.7 PTR Talent Trees Now Updated on Talent Calculator

Our PTR Talent Calculator is updated for the latest 10.0.7 PTR build! Check out the changes to Paladins, Shamans and more!

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Horde Hall of Fame Closing Soon - 100 Horde Guilds Defeated Mythic Raszageth

The Horde Hall of Fame should be closing soon with 100 Horde guilds having defeated Mythic Raszageth according to Raider.IO!

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Primordial Stones Now Availabe for Testing on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR

Primordial Stone Gems are now available for testing on the Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 PTR! Obtained within the Zskera Vaults, the stones offer customization similar to the Punch Card trinket from Mechagon, without the varied sub-types or item level variants.

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Stolen Breath of Ohn'ahra Available in Mythic+ Difficulty with Patch 10.0.7

In the recent patch 10.0.7 PTR notes, Blizzard has announced that they will be changing Stolen Breath of Ohn’ahra to be able to drop in Mythic+ as well with Patch 10.0.7. Currently, you can only obtain it from Normal, Heroic, or Mythic difficulties.

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Transmog Your Way to Style: Obtaining the Best and Rarest Hanboks and Danguis

White and grey items have been made transmoggable in Patch 10.0.5, and many items are now cosmetic - usable by any character regardless of class type. This includes several gorgeous hanboks and danguis, some of which are just a little more special than others!

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Power Infusion Filtering Added to Warcraft Logs - New Poll Available on Power Infusion

Warcraft Logs have recently announced that players who receive external buffs like Power Infusion can now be filtered out of Rankings using a new dropdown option.

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The Winterpelt Furbolg of Azure Span: How to Unlock and Gain Reputation in Patch 10.0.7

The latest Patch 10.0.7 PTR build finally unlocks the secrets to the mysterious Winterpelt Furbolg faction, and we got through the grind to check all its rewards!

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Diablo II: Resurrected Patch 2.6 Final Patch Notes, Ladder Season 3 Starts February 16

Blizzard has released a blog post including the final patch notes for Diablo II: Resurrected's Patch 2.6. The patch will also herald in the third ladder season of D2:R which will start on February 16!

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Orc Heritage Armor Questline Hints and Speculation on the 10.0.7 PTR

A newly discovered cave, datamined maps, and a curious scenario title discovered on the Dragonflight PTR may be hinting at regarding the Orc Heritage Armor questline coming in Patch 10.0.7!

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Blizzard Entertainment Celebrates its 32nd Birthday

Blizzard Entertainment is celebrating its 32nd birthday today! Founded on February 8th, 1991, under the name Silicon & Synapse by Michael Morhaime, Frank Pearce, and Allen Adham, the studio was renamed Blizzard Entertainment in 1994, making its mark on the world with the release of Warcraft: Orcs & Humans.

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Community Council Live Chat - The Trading Post - Feb. 8, 2023

Blizzard has released an interview between members of the Community Council and the WoW Trading Post developers!

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Blizzard Explains the Primordial Stones System in Patch 10.0.7

Blizzard has taken to the forums to explain various aspects of the Primordial Stones system coming in Patch 10.0.7.

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New Orc and Tauren Priest Lore Coming in 10.0.7!

Blizzard is re-adding new Orc and Tauren Priest NPCs in Patch 10.0.7. Previously removed from Patch 10.0.5, the new models for these NPCs are much more in keeping with Tauren and Orc lore!

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Another Conversation for Veritistrasz in Patch 10.0.7

It looks like everyone's favorite conversationalist is back having conversations in Patch 10.0.7! By the looks of it, Veritistrasz will invite us to stay a while and listen once again.

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More Datamined Paladin Spells on Patch 10.0.7 PTR - New Mobility Ability?

Datamining has found additional new Paladin spells on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR which may include a possible new mobility ability for the class!

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Chris Metzen Interview - Developing Auroboros: Coils of the Serpent and His Future at Blizzard

In an exclusive interview, Wowhead had the chance to sit together with Chris Metzen to talk about his current projects and future plans!

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 8 - Mythic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance in the eighth week of Dragonflight Season 1 on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of January 31st. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics.

Blizzard Confirms Vault of the Incarnates Horde Hall of Fame Now Full

Blizzard has confirmed that the Horde Hall of Fame is now full for Vault of the Incarnates.

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WotLK Classic Hotfixes - Pet Attacks, Paladin Concentration Aura

Blizzard has pushed hotfixes to Wrath of the Lich King Classic, addressing an issue with pet auto attacks being prevented when the player attacks, as well as a fix to Improved Concentration Aura for Paladins.

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Skipping Wrathion's Gambit on Alts for Wrathion/Sabellian World Quest

If your character meets certain criteria, you can skip ahead in the Waking Shores campaign to open up the World Quest to choose Wrathion or Sabellion. Find out how to do this.

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Algeth'ar Academy - The Best Strategy to Defeat Crawth

Here's how to defeat Crawth in Algeth'ar Academy!

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Happy Birthday Blizzard Video from Senior Art Director Samwise Didier

In celebration of Blizzard Entertainment's 32nd birthday, Senior Art Director Samwise Didier uploaded a short video reminiscing about his years with the company, as well as sharing the story of how he was hired all the way back in 1991!

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New Chat Censorship Options Available in Patch 10.0.7

New Chat Censorship options are available on the Dragonflight patch 10.0.7 PTR. With last week's PTR build, we datamined some additional social settings that will allow filter out inappropriate chat messages as well as exception setting to this new Censorship.

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Final Cup of Arena World Championship Season 1

The last cup of AWC Season 1 begins today!

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Diablo IV Wardrobe, Transmogrification, and Dyeing Overview Now Live

The ability to change the appearance and color of armor pieces, or an entire outfit, is returning to Diablo with Diablo IV's wardrobe. Check out our newest overview!

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Community Council Live Chat with the Trading Post Development Team - Highlights and Summary

Members of the WoW Community Council were given the opportunity to speak with World of Warcraft developers Jeremy Feasel, Jennifer Hauer, Crystal Tam, Tyler Neuhaus, Kenny McBride, and Andrew Bernard discussing the motivation and goals of the newly added Trading Post.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for February 10, 2023 - Preservation Evoker Bug Fixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes Preservation Evoker fixes.

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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Calls out Regulators Lack of Experience with the Games Industry

Following a report by the U.K's Competition and Markets Authority calling Microsoft's merger into question, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has been firing back at regulators lack of experience with the video games industry, arguing against claims that it would be detrimental to consumers.

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Variable Rate Shading Graphics Options on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR

Another improvement on the #Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 PTR update is the inclusion of Variable Rate Shading options! Designed to save processing power by shading on-screen elements at different rates, VRS modes are another method of increasing performance.

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The Fifth Old God Controversy: Examining the Titans' Claims

In Patch 7.0.2, an annotated version of an old lore book reminds us about a fifth Old God - a being who has been present in every version of this in-game book. This leaves us asking questions - why was it left out of the Chronicles series?

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Overwatch 2 Dev Blog - Arcade Changes, Push, One-Punch Man Collab

Aaron Keller, the Game Director for Overwatch 2, has put out a new dev blog addressing long Arcade queue times, frequency of the Push game mode, hero balance, and the upcoming One-Punch Man collaboration.

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Possible Envoy System Datamined on Patch 10.0.7 PTR

Datamining on the 10.0.7 PTR has revealed data strings that suggest that an Envoy system may be imminent for the major factions in Dragonflight.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: The Trading Post, 10.0.7 PTR, and Borrowed Power...

In the latest edition of "The Weekly Reset," Taliesin and Evitel talk about the Trading Post, the Forbidden Reach in Patch 10.0.7, and more...

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Dragon Shard Farming & Future Speculation - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 265

For this week's economy roundup, we discuss maxing out profession knowledge by farming Dragon Shards and making the most of Tailoring bolts.

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Diablo II: Resurrected Ladder Season 3 Survival Guide and Tier Lists Now Live

Diablo II: Resurrected's Ladder Season 3 will start on February 16, so our writers have updated Wowhead's Survival Guide and Tier List Summary based on all changes introduced with Season 3 and Patch 2.6!

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Diablo IV Showcase at IGN Fan Fest on February 18, 10 AM PST

We have recently reported that Diablo IV's Open Beta release date could be announced during IGN Fan Fest 2023 - and we now know the exact time and exciting details of the showcase happening next week!

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Mining Seams Returning with Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7

Mining seams are returning to the new Forbidden Reach zone in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7.

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Iridikron and Neltharion: Earth Dragons and the Old Gods

Recent data mining has shown, once again, that we will be heading underground in Patch 10.1. What's more, the story that takes is there is likely to be part of Patch 10.0.7!

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Mythic Dungeon International - First Dragonflight Season Group Stages Start Feb 17-19

Blizzard has announced all the details for the start of Season 1's Mythic Dungeon International Group Stages. Learn how to watch all the high-level keystone action.

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Season of Mastery Realms Closing February 14

On February 14th, 2023 WoW Classic's Season of Mastery will come to a close.

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LOVERWATCH: Love Never Dies - The Ultimate Overwatch Dating Sim

Overwatch is celebrating Valentine's Day with the release of LOVERWATCH: The Ultimate Dating Sim! Let Cupid Hanzo be your guide, as you woo Mercy and Genji in this text-based dating sim, earning both their love and in-game rewards for Overwatch 2!

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Career Advice for New Devs - The WoW Diary by John Staats

John Staats published The WoW Diary, a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of vanilla World of Warcraft back in 2018. A campaign on BackerKit is currently in progress, for a second printing of the beloved WoW Diary. We're excited to highlight excerpts written by John Staats during the campaign.

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Speculated Upcoming Trading Post Monthly Rewards - Quawks Mount, Blades of Elune Transmog

We've datamined some new Trading Post rewards, and these are the ones that we speculate to be the Trading Post rewards for finishing the Traveler's Log each month!

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Upcoming Trader's Post Rewards - Magenta Cloud Serpent

We've datamined many new Trading Post rewards that are likely to be sold in upcoming months and how much they cost. This includes the amazing Magenta Cloud Serpent mount!

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Upcoming Vault of the Incarnates Hotfixes - Heroic and Mythic Raszageth Nerfs

Blizzard has announced upcoming hotfixes for Mythic Raszageth which includes nerfs to P1 winds, Intermission 1 adds and more!

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 9 - Mythic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance in the ninth week of Dragonflight Season 1 on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of February 7th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics.

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Appearances of Upcoming Trader's Post Transmog Ensembles - Spring 2023

Here's what all the upcoming Trader's Post transmog ensembles look like, which are likely available in spring 2023!

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Burning Crusade Timewalking Available This Week

Burning Crusade Timewalking is available this week! Complete 5 dungeons for a piece of Normal Vault of the Incarnates gear.

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Ultimate Cuddly Pack Now Available in Battle.net Shop

The Ultimate Cuddly Pack is now available in the Battle.net Shop until February 27th, 2023.

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Big Savings on Dragonflight and Classic During Blizzard's Valentine's Sale!

Blizzard has announced their Valentine's Day sales from today till February 27th. Feel the love with sales on Dragonflight, the Ultimate Cuddly Pack pet bundle, and Northrend Heroic/Epic Upgrades for Wrath Classic.

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Individual Guides for All New Runewords - Diablo II: Resurrected Ladder Season 3

We've developed individual guides for each of the nine new Runewords that will come into play when Ladder Season 3 starts on February 16, 2023!

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Unused Recolors of Popular Weapon Models Coming to the Trading Post

The latest 10.0.7 PTR update added many Trading Post items that appear to be recolors of popular weapons from past raids like Hellfire Citadel. Here is a look at their models!

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WotLK Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Week 4 Ulduar

Today we will look at the DPS rankings in the fourth week of Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, on Ulduar during the week of February 7th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Ulduar statistics.

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Wowhead x Blizzard Love is in the Air Sweepstakes

Love is STILL in the Air and we've got a sweepstakes to celebrate! Plushies & Saurfang/Greymane Statues up for grabs.

Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR Development Notes for February 14th

The latest 10.0.7 PTR notes are here!

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Blizzard Developer Update on Ret Paladin Rework in Patch 10.0.7

Blizzard has provided a developer update on the Retribution Paladin rework, breaking down the current state of survivability, maneuverability and much more for the spec on the 10.0.7 PTR.

Blizzard Developer Update on Ret Paladin Rework in Patch 10.0.7

Blizzard has provided a developer update on the Retribution Paladin rework, breaking down the current state of survivability, maneuverability and much more for the spec on the 10.0.7 PTR.

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Datamined Class and Talent Changes for 10.0.7 PTR Build 48076 - Many New Paladin Talents

Here are all the datamined class and spell changes for today's 10.0.7 PTR build!

New Datamined Paladin Spells - Ret Paladin Talent Tree Update Will Be Hotfixed

Once again, we've datamined new Ret Paladin spells as well as some updates to old ones. In addition, Blizzard has commented that the Retribution Paladin talent tree updates are going to be done via hotfixes.

Noble Bruffalon - New Stag Mount in Patch 10.0.7

In the latest Patch 10.0.7 PTR build, a new mount has been revealed! The Noble Bruffalon is a Dragonflight stag mount that can be purchased in the Forbidden Reach for 10000 Elemental Overflow.

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Dragonflight Season 1 Rated PvP Rating Discussion

Blizzard has posted a blog on Ratings and Titles in Rated PvP, "rating inflation" and more!

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Angling for Fashion: A Guide to Obtaining Rare White Transmog Items via Fishing

Patch 10.0.5 has brought with it white and grey transmog. From the elegant Noble's Monocle to the flashy Diamond-Tipped Cane, fishing is one way to add several highly-coveted rare looks to your transmog collection!

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Vile Fumigator's Mask Available for Transmog in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7

One small, but much welcome change in the latest Patch 10.0.7 PTR Development Notes confirm that the Vile Fumigator's Mask will be eligible for transmog once the patch goes live!

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The Warden of the Forbidden Reach - Hints Towards Dragonflight's Storyline? Story Spoilers

A new achievement in Patch 10.0.7 requires collecting journals across the Forbidden Reach, and these journals might just hint at where we go next in Dragonflight. Story spoilers.

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Diablo IV Renown Overview Now Live

As one of the centerpieces of character and account progression, Diablo IV's Renown took inspiration from World of Warcraft's Renown system. Our Diablo IV Renown Overview highlights everything we know about the system so far!

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State of Guardian Druid in Dragonflight 10.0.5 - Feedback, Issues, and Wishlist

Our Guardian Druid Writer, Pumps, breaks down the all the issues our Ursid friends face while providing insightful feedback and a wishlist that might take Guardian to the next level.

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Green Primalist Set Found in Patch 10.0.7 - Upgrade ilvl385 Primalist Gear to ilvl395

Another alt catch-up has been added in Patch 10.0.7, allowing players to furthe upgrade Primalist gear to ilvl395! These also offer a new transmog tint to the Primalist sets.

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Activision Blizzard Ending Work-From-Home Policies - Returning to Office This Summer

An Activision Blizzard spokesperson has confirmed that the company will be ending full work-from-home practices, with Blizzard Entertainment employees being required to spend at least three days a week in office starting on July 10th.

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Primordial Stone Crafting in Patch 10.0.7 - How to Break, Upgrade and Create Primordial Stones

Learn how to manipulate Primordial Stones in Patch 10.0.7 - Break them down, create new ones from the fragments, and upgrade desirable Primordial Stones for your Onyx Annulet!

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More Hints Towards Baine Bloodhoof's Storyline in Patch 10.0.7 - Possible Spoilers

New hints towards the questline involving Baine Bloodhoof in Patch 10.0.7 have been discovered on the PTR! Potential story spoilers.

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10.0.7 Paladin Talent Trees Now Available in the Talent Calculator - Updated with Recent Hotfixes

Blizzard have hotfixed the Paladin Talent Trees onto the 10.0.7 PTR and we've updated our Talent Calculator with all the latest changes.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for February 15th - Halls of Valor Hotfixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes some Halls of Valor hotfixes.

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Mosaic Artist Creates World of Warcraft Art with Lego - Community Spotlight

Check out these Lego mosaics that would not have looked one bit out of place on an ancient wall, in a temple, or on Caesar's bathroom floor.

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How to Get Your Hands on Cosmetic Safety Goggles and Spectrecles

White and grey items have been made transmoggable in Patch 10.0.5, and many items are now cosmetic - usable by any character regardless of class type. This includes both the Safety Goggles and the Spectrecles, two pairs of goggles that are obtainable through old quests.

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Datamined Holiday Toy Suggests Patch 10.0.7 Could Arrive by Early April

A new Noblegarden toy added in Patch 10.0.7 suggests that the spring Dragonflight content update is likely to arrive by early April in order to coincide with the in-game holiday event!

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Spirit of Eche'ro Available from Legion Archaeology Through February 22nd

The Legion Archaeology mount Spirit of Eche'ro is available now till Feb 22nd by starting a quest chain in Dalaran: The Right Path. This quest is only available for 2 weeks every 6 months.

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Diablo II: Resurrected Ladder Season 3 Now Live

Diablo II: Resurrected Ladder Season 3 is now live!

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WotLK Classic Hotfixes - Spinning Vehicles, Trinket Buffs

Blizzard has pushed hotfixes for Wrath of the Lich King Classic, fixing an issue with vehicles that appear to indefinitely spin inside Ulduar, as well as proc effect buffs to Comet’s Trail, Dark Matter, Meteorite Crystal, Sigil of the Vengeful Heart.

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New Warcraft Logs Features - Top 100 Talent Heat Maps & Full Talent Trees

Warcraft Logs has released Talent Tree Heat Maps that break down the talents of the Top 100 players and Full Talent Tree previews to quickly determine a player's talents.

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Dragonflight and Wrath Pixel Art by Dragumagu - Community Spotlight

Dragumagu has made more stunning pixel art of Dragonflight and Wrath instances!

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New Envoy System in Place on Patch 10.0.7 PTR - Reputation Buffs with Factions

A new envoy system on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR gives reputation buffs with the major Dragon Isles factions. Check out how it works.

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Diablo 3 Season 28 Preview and Patch Notes

Diablo 3 Season 28: Rites of Sanctuary, goes live on February 24 at 5 p.m. PST/CET/KST. Check out an in-depth look at the seasonal theme, rewards, and the balance changes made between the end of the Patch 2.7.5 PTR and now.

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Server Name No Longer Showing in Chat - Issues with Whispers, Addons, Reporting

At some point during this past week, a hotfix was pushed that removed server names from chats when grouping with cross-realm players. This change has had some likely unintended consequences, as players are now having issues with some cross-realm interactions.

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Dragonflight MDI 2023 Starts Today - Group A

The Dragonflight MDI 2023 has started with Group A! Watch teams try to complete Dragonflight Season 1 dungeons as quickly as they can.

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All-Hands Meeting at Blizzard Entertainment Undermines Concerns and Frustrates Employees

Employees are left frustrated and demoralized after an all-hands meeting in which Blizzard Entertainment President Mike Ybarra addressed controversial subjects including stack rankings, reduced profit sharing, and an upcoming return to office mandate.

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New Evening Gloves Transmog Coming to the Trading Post

We've datamined evening gloves coming to the Trading Post, which come in many tints!

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for February 17th, 2023 - Mythic+ Gear with Lower Secondary Stats Fixed

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes fixing Mythic+ gear with lower secondary stats than intended.

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World of Warcraft Community Members Partner With Earthquake Relief Charity Drive to "Titanforge" Donations

Donate to Turkey/Syria earthquake relief and have your donation matched by Raider.IO, WarcraftLogs, Raidbots, and Liquid Women in Warcraft. Here's how!

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New and Returning Pets Coming to the Trading Post in Spring 2023

Every month, the Trading Post will have new collectables available to purchase, and we've datamined four pets for sale this Spring! Two of these are recolors of currently exclusive rewards, while the others are returning from the in-game shop, giving players a chance to earn them without spending real money.

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Diablo IV Open Beta Starts March 24, Early Access March 17

Blizzard has announced that Diablo IV's Open Beta starts on March 24! Players who have pre-ordered the game will be able to dive into Diablo IV a weekend earlier on March 17.

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Diablo IV Opening Cinematic Revealed

As part of IGN Fan Fest, Blizzard has released the opening cinematic for Diablo IV!

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Diablo IV Open Beta Guide

Blizzard has released a blog post about Diablo IV's upcoming open Beta phase.

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Diablo IV Inarius Premium Statue Available For Purchase at the Blizzard Gear Store

A new Diablo IV Statue featuring Inarius is available for purchase at the Blizzard Gear Store!

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How to Get Into the Open Beta for Diablo IV

The Open Beta phase for Diablo IV is scheduled for the weekend of March 24. Players who have pre-purchased the game will be able to play a weekend earlier, starting on March 17. Here is how you get access to the Open Beta of Diablo IV!

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Datamined Scarlet Crusade Cosmetics on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR

More datamined cosmetics on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR indicate that players will soon be able to dress up as their favorite fanatical religious sect, the Scarlet Crusade!

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Warcraft Style Maps: Central and South America - Community Spotlight

More lovely, lovely maps, this time, parts of South and Central America. The Dragonscale Expedition would be so proud!

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Crafting Communication, Enchanting Secrets & Farming Knowledge - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 266

For this week's economy spotlight, we talk about the troubles with Crafting Orders and the communication issues players are facing. There are also some exciting secrets uncovered with Enchanting and some helpful advice in farming Knowledge Points.

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Get Diablo IV Beta Early Access for Digitally Ordering at KFC on March 6

KFC is partnering with Blizzard to run a Diablo IV promotion starting on March 6! According to a Reddit thread, the fast-food chain will give out Early Access to Diablo IV's first Open Beta weekend from March 17-19.

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Diablo IV Developer Update Livestream On February 28

In a blog post, Blizzard has announced a Diablo IV Developer Update livestream scheduled for February 28.

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Fan Re-Imagines World of Warcraft Character Selection Screen - Community Spotlight

The re-vamped UIs that have been added to Dragonflight cast a bit of a light on those that haven't been updated. Check out this fan's ideas for the character log in screen.

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Cosmetic Off-hand Librams Coming to the Trading Post this Spring

Cosmetic off-hand librams are coming to the Trading Post in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7! Although they aren't class restricted, the Libram of Righteous Light and Tome of Sin'dorei Secrets are themed around the holy books carried by Paladins.

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First Look at Protection Paladin in Dragonflight 10.0.7 - Feedback & Wishlist

Our Protection Paladin Writer, Lincoln, breaks down the significant changes to Protection Paladins on 10.0.7 PTR; giving insights, feedback, and a few potential suggestions.

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Diablo Immortal Content Update on February 22 - New Items, Rune System Redesign, Fishing

Blizzard has announced an update that is coming to Diablo Immortal on February 22. Highlights include new Legendary items, the Rune system redesign, fishing, server merges, and more!

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A Pirate's Life: How to Get the Bloodsail Buccaneer's Cosmetic Transmog

Discover how to transform your World of Warcraft character into a swashbuckling pirate with the Bloodsail Buccaneer's Uniform!

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Dratnos and Tettles' Patch 10.1 Dragonflight Wishlist

Today's GG WoW video is a wishlist for patch 10.1!

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Diablo IV "Inside the Game" Video Showcase

Blizzard has published a video showcasing the beautiful world of Sanctuary in Diablo IV!

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Microsoft Signs Deals to Bring Games to Nintendo and NVIDIA GeForce Now

Following a hearing with the European Commission, Microsoft President Brad Smith announced a new deal to bring all Xbox PC games to competing cloud service NVIDIA GeForce Now, alongside a 10-year agreement to bring Call of Duty to the Nintendo Switch!

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Gems Available for Emblems of Heroism - WotLK Classic

Emblem of Heroism vendors in Dalaran on Wrath of the Lich King Classic are now offering Rare Quality Gems for 10 Emblems of Heroism per gem.

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WotLK Classic Hotfixes - Meteorite Crystal Buffed

Blizzard has pushed a hotfix to Wrath of the Lich King Classic, increasing the mana regeneration effect on Meteorite Crystal to 85.

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The Search for Black Dragon Artifacts: Voraxian and Veristrasz Team Up in Patch 10.0.7

Veristrasz will return in Patch 10.0.7, and he has a new friend: the Black Dragon Voraxian - a Sabellian loyalist from Outland.

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Upcoming Simple Weapon Transmogs Coming to the Trading Post

Blizzard has added more simple weapon models and their Trading Post costs in this week's PTR update! Here's a look at the weapons and their models.

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First Impression of Retribution Paladin Rework in Dragonflight 10.0.7 - Guide Writer Feeback

Our Retribution Paladin Writer, Bolas, breaks down the complete rework to Retribution Paladins on the 10.0.7 PTR including Survivability, Mobility, Retribution Aura, Gameplay, and Talents.

Dragonflight Valentine's Day Sale Extended through March 15th - Save Up to 20% Now

The 20% off Dragonflight Valentine's Day Sale has been extended through March 15th. Join the Dragon Isles Adventure today.

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Staff of Gul'dan and Other Cosmetic Weapons Coming to the Trading Post in Patch 10.0.7

We've datamined a few more cosmetic weapons coming to the Trading Post in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7! Like other transmogs we've found so far, these cosmetics fit a variety of themes, including what appears to be the original Staff of Gul'dan!

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Is Patch 10.0.7 Setting the Stage for the Return of Queen Azshara? New Lore Book Hints

A new lore book has been discovered in Patch 10.0.7! The Naga tome contains some serious hints about future story - are those Old God prophecies coming true, and is Queen Azshara making a return?

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Quest for Style: How to Complete the Haliscan Outfit in Patch 10.0.5

Many white items were marked cosmetic with Patch 10.0.5. One simple yet dashing look now available due to this is the Haliscan outfit.

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Overwatch 2 Hero Balance AMA - Moira Rework, Challenge Changes, Cassidy Grenade Changes

Blizzard recently held a AMA with the Overwatch 2 Hero Balance team to answer questions about Season 3 balance, systems, potential hero changes, and more!

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Last Chance for February Trading Post Items

There's not much time left before the February Trading Post Items are gone!

Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR Development Notes for February 23rd - Much More Class Changes

Blizzard has announced Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR development notes for today which includes more class changes and tuning!

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Datamined 10.0.7 PTR Class and Spell Tuning Build 48220

Here are the datamined class and spell tuning changes for the Patch 10.0.7 PTR Build 48220.

New Dragonflight Splash Screen on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR

There's a new Splash Screen on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR, highlighting features of the upcoming patch!

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New 'The Forbidden' Title in Patch 10.0.7 - Complete Forbidden Reach Meta Achievement

With this week's build, Blizzard has added a new title: 'the Forbidden'. This title is rewarded by the new Forbidden Reach meta achievement You Know How to Reach Me.

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Blizzard Updated PTR Development Notes on Paladins in 10.0.7

Blizzard has posted the PTR development notes for Paladins for the week!

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Customers No Longer Required to Provide All Reagents for Public Work Orders in 10.0.7

Public Work Orders will be a bit easier to place in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7, no longer requiring Players to provide all reagents, only Soulbound ones.

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Profession UI Changes on Patch 10.0.7 PTR

In the latest build of Patch 10.0.7 PTR, there has been a few profession-related UI changes!

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Enchanting Vellums Disabled to Fix Crafting Bug

Blizzard has announced that crafting Enchanting Vellums have been disabled to fix a bug.

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Last Chance To Back The WoW Diary by John Staats

John Staats published The WoW Diary, a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of vanilla World of Warcraft back in 2018. A campaign on BackerKit is currently in progress, for a second printing of the beloved WoW Diary. We're excited to highlight excerpts written by John Staats during the campaign.

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 10 - Mythic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance in the tenth week of Dragonflight Season 1 on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of February 14th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics.

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Get That Kirin Tor Look with These Transmog Hats and Weapons from Dalaran

White and grey items have been made transmoggable in Patch 10.0.5, and many items are now cosmetic - usable by any character regardless of class type.

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Old Hatreds - Baine Bloodhoof Questline in Patch 10.0.7 (Story Spoilers)

Patch 10.0.7 adds a new questline with Baine Bloodhoof, and we completed that questline. Story spoilers!

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Celebrate Pepe's 10th Birthday with 10% Off All Plushies and New Merch

It's Pepe's 10th birthday, and Blizzard is celebrating with 10% off all plushies, alongside a brand-new shirt and hoodie commemorating the anniversary, and a new Pepe avatar on the Battle.net launcher. Happy birbday everyone!

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Overpowered Hunter Bow Will Be Nerfed in Patch 10.0.7 - Upcoming Hunter Class Tuning

Blizzard has announced that the overpowered Hunter Bow, Neltharax, Enemy of the Sky, will be changed in Patch 10.0.7 and will compensated with additional hunter class tuning.

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WotLK Classic Hotfixes - Removing Sated When Out of Range of Bloodlust

Blizzard has pushed a hotfix to Wrath of the Lich King Classic, removing the ability for players to get the Sated debuff when they aren't in range to gain the haste benefits of Bloodlust or Heroism.

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Dragonflight Talent Calculator Updated for Latest 10.0.7 PTR Build - New Retribution Paladin Only Nodes

Our Dragonflight PTR talent calculator is now updated to support all of the class changes implemented on the 10.0.7 PTR, including the Retribution Paladin only nodes in the class tree!

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Rare WoW Outfit Alert: Ethereal Soul-Trader Set Now Transmoggable

As of Patch 10.0.5, the white-quality Soul-Trader's outfit, available exclusively from the Ethereal Soul-Trader TCG pet, is finally transmoggable!

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Purple Hair Color Added to Humans in Patch 10.0.7

With the latest Patch 10.0.7 PTR build, another vibrant hair color was added to Humans: Purple!

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New Community Feast Tasks on the 10.0.7 PTR - Vendor Ingredient Scavenger Hunts

New mini scavenger hunt tasks were added to the Community Feast event requiring players to buy a particular ingredient from a variety of nearby vendors in Iskaara.

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Addon Spotlight: Improved Talent Loadouts - Expand, Categorize, Export Multiple Talent Builds

The addon Improved Talent Loadouts removes limitations and provides additional functionality to talent builds. Expand, categorize, and export Multiple Talent builds with this exceptional addon.

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Changes to Specializations for Titan-Touched Nodes in Patch 10.0.7

Mining and Herbalism specializations for Titan-Touched mines and herbs will change their unlock and 40-point effects within the Mastering the Elements trees.

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Diablo IV - New Gameplay and Systems Guides Now Live

Learn about the Diablo IV Altars of Lilith, Purveyor of Curiosities, Shrines, and World Tier Difficulty Systems with our newest guides to Gameplay and Systems and Crafters and Vendors.

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Datamined Cosmetic Hood, Robe, and Staff of the Guardian Medivh on the 10.0.7 PTR

We've datamined a handful of intriguing appearances which suggest a new transmog set themed after the the Guardian Medivh, master of Karazhan!

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Do Mythic+ Affixes Need a Rework? - Dratnos and Tettles Discuss

Affixes are the topic of the week for Dratnos and Tettles' GG WoW video! Do Mythic+ affixes need a rework?

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Diablo-Inspired Fashion Line Raising the Heat at Milan Fashion Week

Danish designer Han Kjøbenhavn collaborated with Blizzard to create a deliciously devilish Diablo IV-inspired line titled 'Chthonic Penumbra'!

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Reviewing the 10.0.7 Neltharax Bow Nerfs - Beast Mastery and Marksmanship Hunter Reactions

In Patch 10.0.7, Hunters are receiving a significant nerf to their best weapon Neltharax, Enemy of the Sky but also a few compensation buffs. Our Hunter Guide Writers, Tarlo and Azortharion, breakdown all these incoming changes to provide an early look at the 10.0.7 Hunter.

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Upcoming Class Tuning on Weekly Reset - Blood DK, Prot Paladin and Elemental Shaman Buffs

Blizzard has announced more upcoming class tuning on the Weekly Reset which includes buffs to Blood DK, Protection Paladin, Elemental Shamans and more!

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Azure Vaults Mythic+ - The Best Strategy to Defeat Azureblade

Here's a breakdown on how to defeat Azureblade in Azure Vaults!

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 11 - Mythic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of February 21st. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics for Dragonflight Season 1.

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Final Chance for February 2023 Trading Post Items

This is your final chance to purchase February 2023 Trading Post items before the Trading Post refreshes its items!

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Diablo IV Open Beta System Requirements

Blizzard has released the minimum and recommended system requirements for Diablo IV's Open Beta.

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Diablo IV Developer Update Live Stream Summary

We have summarized the most important topics discussed during the Diablo IV Developer Update Live Stream!

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Diablo IV Open Beta Rewards - Exclusive Titles, Wolf Pack Cosmetic

Reach Level 20 during the Diablo IV Open Beta Weekend to receive two exclusive titles and the Beta Wolf Pack cosmetic!

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Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR Development Notes - Retribution Aura Rework

Blizzard has announced Patch 10.0.7 PTR development notes for this week which includes a Retribution Aura rework for Paladins.

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Datamined Class and Spell Changes 10.0.7 PTR Build 48295

Here are the datamined class and spell changes for the latest 10.0.7 PTR build!

New Envoy System Graphics in Patch 10.0.7

New graphics have been added to the Renown Envoy system in Patch 10.0.7, now correctly showing the Dragonflight Renown factions!

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New Orc Hair Colors in Patch 10.0.7 and New Tags on Character Customization Menus

Orcs have some new hair color options on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR, but that's not all! The character creation and barber shop menus will now highlight newly added cosmetic options, just like the Drake customization menu in Dragonflight.

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Trading Post Rewards - March 2023 Items

Here are the March 2023 items at the Trading Post!

WotLK Classic Hotfixes - NA vs OCE Arena Matches

Blizzard has pushed a hotfix for Wrath of the Lich King Classic, forcing the default host for Americas versus Oceanic Realms to Pacific Time Zone realms.

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Completing the March 2023 Traveler's Log Grants the Darkmoon Harlequin's Bells Transmog

By completing the March 2023 Traveler's Log, players will earn the Darkmoon Harlequin's Bells transmog!

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Trading Post March 2023: Traveler's Log Activities

Here are the Traveler's Log Activities for March 2023!

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Players Reporting Trading Post Freeze Feature Not Working

With the March 2023 Rewards now available on EU servers and NA servers soon to receive the new Trading Post stock, many players have reported that items that they've Frozen, are no longer Frozen.

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Easiest Trading Post Tasks to Complete the Traveler's Log - March 2023

Here are the easiest Trading Post tasks to complete the Traveler's log for March 2023 to earn the Darkmoon Harlequin's Bells Transmog and your Trader's Tender!

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Blizzard Patch 10.0.7 Preview - Embrace Your Orc or Human Legacy with New Heritage Armor Sets

Blizzard has posted a Patch 10.0.7 preview on the upcoming Orc and Human Heritage Armor sets!

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Classic Era Realms Being Locked Not Intended

Blizzard has announced that the Classic Era Realm Cluster was not intended to be locked and will be unlocked soon.

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Diablo IV Beta Early Access Gameplay Trailer

Blizzard gives us a little taste of what to expect with a short but sweet trailer for Diablo IV's upcoming Early Access Weekend starting on March 17!

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Diablo IV Developer Q&A Summary

In a Developer Update livestream, Diablo IV's development team answered the community's most burning questions. We have transcribed all questions and answers and highlighted the most important statements made by the developers!

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WotLK Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Week 6 Ulduar

Today we will look at the DPS rankings in the sixth week of Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, on Ulduar during the week of February 21st. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Ulduar statistics.

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Display Your Wealth with the Trusty Treasure Trove Cosmetic Backpiece from the Trading Post

One of the more interesting additions to the Trading Post this month is the Trusty Treasure Trove, a unique backpiece transmog appearance which replaces cloaks with a portable display of your wealth!

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Like Sands Through the Hourglass Achievement Changing in Patch 10.0.7

This week's PTR build is changing the achievement Like Sands Through the Hourglass. Previously, this achievement required you to soak every Eternity Orb during Chrono-Lord Deios boss fight in Uldaman, but now, it will only require you to catch 20 orbs during the encounter.

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Blizzard Releases Lofi Remixes of Classic Diablo Music

Stay awhile and game - Blizzard has dropped a 3-hour Diablo lofi remix on YouTube!

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WoW Token and Character Boost in Taiwan Shop - WotLK Classic

The Taiwan Battle.net Shop was recently updated with two new services, the WoW Token and Level 70 Boosts (which are not limited to one per account).

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CWA File Charges Against Activision Blizzard Following Firings

The Communications Workers of America has filed new charges against Activision Blizzard over the firing of two Quality Assurance testers accused of using profane and abusive language in protest of the company's decision to end most work from home practices.

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Dragonflight Blizzard Blog: Return to the Forbidden Reach

Blizzard has posted a new blog detailing our return to the Forbidden Reach in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7!

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Terrible Tornado Kiriko - Overwatch 2 One Punch Man Collab

Overwatch 2's collaboration with One Punch Man from March 7th to April 6th has a new skin: Terrible Tornado Kiriko!

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Dragonflight: Patch 10.0.7 Content Update is Coming Soon

Blizzard has released a blog highlighting all the new features coming in Patch 10.0.7!

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New Battle.net Launcher Update Adds Home Page and Quick Launch Buttons

There's a new beta update for the Battle.net launcher, which adds a new Home Page and Quick Launch buttons for recently played games!

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Update to Beast Mastery Hunter Compensation Changes in Patch 10.0.7

Blizzard has announced an update to the Hunter changes coming in Patch 10.0.7, reducing some of the compensation buffs coming to Beast Mastery Hunter.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for March 2nd, 2023

Blizzard has announced hotfixes for today which includes improved language for a Trading Post activity.

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36 Minutes of Additional Dragonflight Music on the Patch 10.0.7 PTR

This week's Patch 10.0.7 PTR update has added more music to the game, remixing Dragonflight themes to breath new life into the Forbidden Reach!

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South Park in World of Warcraft by Greenscreen Gamer

Greenscreen Gamer has released a short fan made video in the theme of South Park's famous "Make Love, Not Warcraft" episode!

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Chen Stormstout Found his Hat on the Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 PTR

After three long years, Chen Stormstout appears to have found his hat on the Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 PTR! Players noticed the Brewmaster's signature hat went missing all the way back in Patch 8.3 with the release of Ny'alotha, but it has finally been restored.

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Diablo III Season 28 First Week: Most Popular Builds on Leaderboards

We've completed the first week of Season 28 of Diablo III. Which sets and builds are making the biggest splash on the class leaderboards?

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Reviewing Restoration Shaman from Dragonflight Launch to 10.0.7 - A Talent Tree in Need of Help

Our Restoration Shaman Writer, Niseko, reviews all the changes to the spec coming to the spec in Patch 10.0.7. While our our aqueous healers are in a better spot than ever, their Talent Tree still needs significant changes to take it to the next level.

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Free Character Transfers for Benediction and Faerlina - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has enabled free character transfers for the two largest North American realms, Benediction and Faerlina.

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Mythic Dungeon International Group Stage C Running Friday through Sunday at 10 AM PST

The final 8 teams from Group C of the Mythic Dungeon International (MDI) are competing Friday through Sunday, starting at 10 AM PST each day, to see which groups will fall into the Last Stand bracket and who will proceed to the Global Finals!

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New Diablo IV Vendors and Crafting Guides Now Live

Learn more about the Alchemist, Blacksmith, Jeweler, and Occultist with our newest Diablo IV guides to Crafters and Vendors!

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World of Warcraft Student Art Contest Winners of 2022

Blizzard has announced the winners of its 12th annual World of Warcraft Student Art Contest!

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Blizzard Debuts New YouTube Series: WoW IRL - Episode 1 featuring Sarthe

Blizzard has debuted a brand new Youtube series called WoW IRL, highlighting World of Warcraft community members. The first episode highlights Tyler "Sarthe" Robinson a full WoW streamer and YouTuber.

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Activision Blizzard Celebrates International Women's Month Throughout March

Activision Blizzard is celebrating International Women's Month throughout March, highlighting the experiences, contributions, and achievements of its female employees.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for March 3rd, 2023

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes a change to Expiation from Disc Priests.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Patch 10.0.7 Story and More

In the latest edition of "The Weekly Reset," Taliesin and Evitel talk about the Patch 10.0.7 story elements and more...

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New Blingtron-like Rusty Robot Model Datamined on PTR Patch 10.0.7 - Blingtron Precursor?

A new model of a rusty robot has been datamined on the 10.0.7 PTR baring a striking resemblance to a fan-favorite robot, Blingtron!

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Diablo: Horadric Vault - The Complete Collection Now Available for Preorder

Delve into the world of Diablo with the Horadric Vault Collection, containing four Hardcover books from the perspectives of pivotal beings in the Diablo universe!

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The Tauren of Ohn'ahran Plains - Patch 10.0.7 Lore Spotlight

Patch 10.0.7 brings with it the story of Old Hatreds, Baine Bloodhoof's new questline. During this questline, we get to know more about the Windtotem, a clan of traditionally nomadic Tauren who will now settle in Ohn'ahran Plains.

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Headhunting in Azeroth: The Blood Elf Bandit Mask and Other Cosmetic Headgear

In Patch 10.0.5, many white items have been made cosmetic, including a variety of hats, goggles, and other fun headgear.

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Diablo IV Developer Twitter Space Q&A on March 6

Blizzard has announced that they will be hosting a Diablo IV Developer Twitter Space Q&A with Game Director Joe Shely and Diablo General Manager Rod Fergusson on March 6 at 3 p.m. PT!

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Journeys in Gold Making, Dual Gathering & Work Orders in 10.0.7 - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 268

In this week's economy roundup, we take a look back on how people's journey in gold making have been so far in Dragonflight and their reflections on profits gained. We also look ahead to how work orders will look in 10.0.7 and some tips for old world methods that are still viable.

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Class Balance in Dragonflight - Dratnos and Tettles Discuss

This week's GG WoW video focuses on the class balance and tuning passes of Patch 10.0 and 10.0.5!

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Revisiting the 10.0.7 Neltharax Bow Nerfs & Beast Mastery Compensation Buffs

Blizzard has reduced the compensation buffs for Beast Mastery for the Patch 10.0.7 nerfs to Neltharax. Our Beast Mastery Hunter Class writer, Tarlo, provides an update with these new numbers to determine where BM will roughly land in Patch 10.0.7.

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Revisiting the Retribution Paladin Rework in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 - Retribution Aura Rework & More

Retribution Paladins continue to receive focused changes to their rework on the Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR. Our Retribution Paladin Writer, Bolas, follows up on all the changes to provide an up to date look at Ret Paladin.

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Diablo Immortal Season 11: Sea Reavers, Accursed Secrets, Contest of Knaves Cosmetic

Diablo Immortal Season 11 goes live after maintenance on March 7, from 4 p.m.–6 p.m. PST for Oceania, China, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe Servers and on March 8 , from 12 a.m.–2 a.m. PST for servers in the Americas. Join the Sea Reavers, earn new cosmetics, and much more.

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The Darkmoon Faire Returns Blizzard Blog

The Darkmoon Faire has returned to celebrate the wondrous, exotic, and mysterious from around Azeroth!

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Diablo IV "Cathedral of Diablo" Beta Live Action Trailer

Blizzard has released a live action trailer called "Cathedral of Diablo"!

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Reflecting on a Decade of Warcraft Logs

March 5th marks ten years since the release of Throne of Thunder, the raid which inspired Kihra to create Warcraft Logs! Join their development team to celebrate the past and hear thoughts about the road which still lies ahead.

Deconsecrating a Cathedral - Behind the Scenes of the Creation of the Cathedral of Diablo

Witness the creation of a demonic masterpiece within the former hallowed halls of a Cathedral with this behind-the-scenes look at the Cathedral of Diablo!

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Firemaw to Gehennas Transfers End March 7 - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has announced that the free character transfer service for EU Realms Firemaw and Gehennas will be closing on March 7th, 2023.

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Upcoming Class Tuning on Weekly Reset - PvP Balance

Blizzard has announced upcoming class tuning on the weekly reset which includes PvP balance changes.

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Mage Tower Guides Updated for Dragonflight - Class Guides and Gearing Guides

Looking for a new challenge? We've finished updating our Mage Tower Guides for Dragonflight. Our Class Guides provide talent builds and strategies for each of the 36 encounters, and our Gear guides give insights on the best gear to use in this Timewalking challenge.

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New Primal Storm Weapon Enchant Illusion Datamined on Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR

In the most recent Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR build, we've datamined a new Primal Storm Weapon Enchant Illusion that radiates arcs of lightning and zephyrs of wind creating an exceptional storm effect.

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Diablo IV Beta Sweepstakes: Become Immortalized in the Cathedral of Diablo

The amazing project that turned the real-life Chapelle des Jésuites in Cambrai, France into a cathedral devoted to Lilith in the game is missing just one thing -- you! Play the Open Beta on the weekend of March 24-27 for a chance to be immortalized by having your face appear as one of the legendary heroes on the walls of the Cathedral of Diablo!

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Check Alts for Max Creation Catalyst Charges This Week

This is the 7th week of the Creation Catalyst and if you've completed the quest every week, make sure to use some of the charges on your alts before turning in the quest!

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WotLK Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Week 7 Ulduar

Today we will look at the DPS rankings in the seventh week of Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic on Ulduar during the week of February 28th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Ulduar statistics.

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Patch 10.0.5 PTR Renamed to Patch 10.1 PTR on Battle.net

A few moments ago, the Battle.net catalog was updated and the Patch 10.0.5 PTR has been renamed to the Patch 10.1 PTR.

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Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking Available This Week Including Ulduar Raid

Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking is available this week including the Timewalking version of Ulduar ! Complete 5 dungeons for a piece of Normal Vault of the Incarnates gear.

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Druid Class Mechanic Revealed at Diablo IV Developer Q&A

Druids will be able to bond with Spirit Animals to receive special bonuses. Find out how this important class mechanic will work in Diablo IV!

Diablo IV Developer Twitter Space Q&A Summary

In a Developer Update Twitter Space Q&A, Diablo IV's development team dove into questions about the Early Access and Open Beta weekends!

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Patch 10.1 Now Encrypted on Internal Developer Server

The Patch 10.1 hype continues, as the internal developer server has been updated to Patch 10.1!

KFC Collaboration For Diablo IV Beta Keys Expected to Start March 9

After a full day of silence, the official KFC Twitter account is hinting towards March 9 as the new starting date of their Diablo IV Open Beta Keys promotion!

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Hardcore Allstars Community Event - Classic Era

Hardcore Allstars is an eleven week long event taking place on WoW Classic Era realms, within the hardcore community. On March 11, 2023, the first World Tour Circuit will take place, where teams will compete in a speed run through multiple dungeons, where any death means they must delete their character.

One Punch Man x Overwatch Event Now Live - Genos Genji, Mumen Rider Soldier: 76

The Overwatch 2 x One Punch Man collaboration is now live, until April 6th. Numen Rider Soldier: 76 and other rewards are available for free, alongside new One-Punch-Man themed skins in the shop.

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Greg Street aka Ghostcrawler Stepping Down from Riot Games

Former World of Warcraft Lead Systems Designer Greg Street aka Ghostcrawler announced that he has stepped down from Riot Games after nine years with the studio, at least three of which spent heading a new MMORPG set in the League of Legends universe.

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Ruby Life Pools Mythic+ Hotfix - 2nd Boss Nerfed

It looks like a quick hotfix has been applied to Ruby Life Pools on the weekly reset, nerfing the 2nd boss.

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Dragonflight Mythic+ Hotfixes for Updated March 7 - Court of Stars Visual Effect

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes an improvement for Jazshariu's Shockwave visual in Court of Stars.

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Visual Bugs and Model Clipping at the Trading Post

Each month the Trading Post brings new cosmetics, but there isn't enough Tender to buy everything. This requires players to prioritize items, but some players have been less than pleased after noticing some graphical glitches with this month's rewards.

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 12 - Mythic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of February 28th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics for Dragonflight Season 1.

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Overwatch 2 Midseason 3 Patch Notes - Major Quality of Life Changes, Competitive Mystery Heroes, Challenge Nerfs

The Midseason update for Season 3 is now live, featuring new Overwatch League skins, Competitive Mystery Heroes, and many hero quality of life improvements.

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The Oddities of Optimizing Your Great Vault from Raids

The Great Vault was a great addition to Shadowlands, but there are odd ways to optimizing your Great Vault that may continuing to be worth doing in future tiers.

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Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 Return to the Forbidden Reach Arrives March 21st (NA) / 22nd (EU)

Blizzard has announced that Patch 10.0.7 arrives on March 21st (NA) / 22nd (EU)! Prepare to return to the Forbidden Reach and uncover more secrets of the Dragon Isles and the Dragon Aspects.

Dragonflight Mythic+ Season 2 Dungeon Rotation - Freehold is Back!

The Season 2 Mythic+ dungeon rotation has been announced and the fan-favourite dungeon Freehold returns!

Dragonflight Patch 10.1 Revealed: Embers of Neltharion!

Embers of Neltharion will continue our journey taking us deep beneath the Dragon Isles to Zaralek Cavern in pursuit of the Primal Incarnate Fyrakk!

Cross-Faction Guilds Coming in Dragonflight Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion

Blizzard has announced Cross-Faction Guilds are coming in Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion.

No Seasonal Affix in Dragonflight Mythic+ Season 2 - Level 7 Affixes Getting "Affix Refresh"

In a recent 10.1 group interview, Morgan Day announced that no Seasonal affix will be present in Dragonflight Season 2, and the level 7 bucket of affixes is getting an "affix refresh".

Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1 Group Interview with Steve Danuser and Morgan Day

Wowhead participated in a group interview with Associate Game Director Morgan Day and Lead Narrative Designer Steve Danuser, covering many topics on upcoming patch 10.1, Embers of Neltharion!

Embers of Neltharion Concept Art for Dragonflight Patch 10.1

With the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 reveal, Blizzard released several pieces of concept art that heavily influenced and guided the development of the Embers of Neltharion update.

New Gear Upgrade System Coming in Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion

In multiple 10.1 interviews, Morgan Day announced that a new gear upgrade system is coming in Patch 10.1!

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Dratnos Patch 10.1 Interview with Morgan Day and Steve Danuser - Another Shadow Priest Rework

Dratnos interviewed Associate Game Director Morgan Day and Narrative Director Steve Danuser on Patch 10.1, Embers of Neltharion!

Dragonflight Season 2 Raid Unlock Schedule - Simultaneous Release of Aberrus Raid Difficulties

With today's Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion, Blizzard has revealed that Normal, Heroic, and Mythic will release simultaneously for Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, at the start of Dragonflight Season 2.

Dragonflight Patch 10.1 Raid is Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible

Patch 10.1 will feature a new nine boss raid called Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible! Described as the horrific place where Neltharion went mad, the raid will follow Scalecommander Sarkareth of the Sundered Flame as he seeks power within the forgotten secrets of the Black Dragonflight.

Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR to Likely Launch Later This Week

During the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 content preview, Blizzard set the expectation that the 10.1 PTR would likely launch later this week with a significant amount of the previewed content available for testing.

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Zaralek Cavern - Massive New Dragonriding Zone in Patch 10.1

Zaralek Cavern is a massive new zone coming in Dragonflight Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion. Located deep beneath the Dragon Isles, players will the race the newly freed Incarnates, who seek to uncover ancient secrets of the Black Dragonflight.

Patch 10.1 Developer Interview with MrGM

MrGM interviewed Production Director Patrick Dawson and Lead Quest Designer Maria Hamilton, talking about the upcoming Dragonflight Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion.

Blizzard Blog - In Development: Looking Ahead to Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion

Blizzard has released a blog giving an overview of Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion!

Season 2 Tier Sets Revealed for All 13 Classes in Dragonflight Patch 10.1

Blizzard released a preview of the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Sets for all 13 classes.

New Recruit A Friend Rewards Revealed - Rocket Shredder 9001

The new recruit a friend rewards have been revealed which includes the Rocket Shredder 90001 mount!

Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR Starting March 9th - 2023 Roadmap Update

The World of Warcraft Roadmap for 2023 has been updated with all the new information from Patch 10.1, Embers of Neltharion. PTR for 10.1 starts tomorrow, on March 9th!

Black Dragonflight-Inspired Outdoor Gear in Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1

New outdoor gear is being added in Patch 10.1, Embers of Neltharion! This new gear is inspired by the Black Dragonflight.

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Winding Slitherdrake - New Dragonriding Mount in Patch 10.1

The Winding Slitherdrake was a mysterious fifth Dragonriding mount datamined all the way back in Alpha, and it will finally make its debut in-game in Patch 10.1!

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Meet the Niffen - New Renown Track in Dragonflight Patch 10.1

One of the new races appearing in Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion are the Niffen, a friendly race of mole people who tend to follow their nose. An ally in our exploration of the Zaralek Cavern, they'll be featured in an additional renown track, allowing players to build reputation with their nearsighted new friends.

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Dragon Isles Outdoor Updates with Patch 10.1 - Fyrakk Assaults, Tyr and Blue Dragonflight Questlines

While Patch 10.1 adds a new zone with Zaralek Cavern, it will also bring new content to the original Dragon Isles zones in Fyrakk Assaults.

Watch the Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 Cinematic - Secrets of the Reach (Spoilers)

Blizzard has released the Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 Cinematic, "Secrets of the Reach".

Primal Incarnates Humanoid Visage Forms Revealed in 10.0.7 Cinematic

From the 10.0.7 cinematic, "Secrets of the Reach", the humanoid visage forms of the Primal Incarnates have been revealed!

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The Drogbar Return in Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion

The Drogbar return to indulge in their love of racing snails and lifting heavy objects in Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion!

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Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR Development Notes - More New Paladin Talents

Blizzard has posted Patch 10.0.7 PTR notes for today which includes some Guardian Druid changes and more reworks to Paladins!

Blizzard Developer Insights: New Gear Upgrade System in Embers of Neltharion

Blizzard has released a massive blog detailing every little aspect of the upcoming new gear upgrade system in Patch 10.1.

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Dragonflight 10.0.7 PTR Class and Spell Changes Build 48439 - More Retribution Paladin Changes

Here are the datamined class and spell changes for Build 48439 which includes more Retribution Paladin changes.

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Blizzard Feedback Thread on Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion Announcement

Blizzard has added a feedback thread for the Patch 10.1 Emberse of Neltharion announcement where you can give your first impressions on things that were revealed today!

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for March 8th - Nokhud Offensive Nerfs

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes some Nokhud Offensive nerfs!

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New Dragonriding Ability Coming in Patch 10.1 - Ground Skimming

In our Patch 10.1 interview with Blizzard, Associate Game Director Morgan Day revealed that Dragonriding will be further expanded upon in Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion with a new ability called Ground Skimming.

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Sniff N Seek - Go Cave Diving with the Niffen in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

Sniff N Seek is a new feature coming in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion, in which you will befriend a Niffen, and use his smelling abilities to cave dive through the Zaralek Cavern!

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Explore Zaralek Cavern with Full Patch 10.1 Press Kit Gallery

As part of the Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion reveal, Blizzard has provided a full press kit of images exploring the new zone, Zaralek Cavern. From the violent lava flows to elaborate expanses of crystal formation, there's more to Zaralek Cavern than meets the eye.

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New Throw Glaive Cosmetic Glyph for Demon Hunters in Patch 10.1 - Possible Return of Cosmetic Glyphs in the Future

A new cosmetic glyph for Throw Glaive is being added to Demon Hunters in Patch 10.1, Embers of Neltharion, in which Throw Glaive will use their own weapon appearance!

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Order Double Down Sandwich At KFC Now For A Diablo IV Early Access Open Beta Key

It's finally happening - KFC has started their promotion together with Blizzard Entertainment to give out free Diablo IV Early Access Beta keys!

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Cone Shaped Healing Abilities (Dream Breath / Light of Dawn) Bugged

Players have found out that cone shaped healing abilities are bugged and not hitting the intended targets which greatly effects Preservation Evoker and Holy Paladin healing throughput.

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Patch 10.1 Developer Interview with Soulsobreezy

Soulsobreezy interviewed Production Director Patrick Dawson and Lead Quest Designer Maria Hamilton, talking about the upcoming Dragonflight Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion.

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Dragonflight Free Trial Available This Weekend: March 9th - 12th

Blizzard has announced that World of Warcraft: Dragonflight will be available for a free trial this weekend from March 9th to the 12th.

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Towelliee Patch 10.1 Developer Interview with Morgan Day and Steve Danuser

Towelliee interviewed World of Warcraft Associate Game Director Morgan Day and Lead Narrative Designer Steve Danuser, talking about the upcoming Dragonflight Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion.

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Patch 10.1 PTR Patch Notes - Class Tuning, Zaralek Cavern

Blizzard has posted the very first Patch 10.1 PTR Patch Notes!

Patch 10.1 Druid Blog - Large Changes to Balance and Feral Druids

Blizzard has released a massive blog explaining the upcoming Patch 10.1 Druid class changes for Balance and Feral!

Major PvP Updates in Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion

Blizzard has released a bluepost going over some major updates to PvP in Patch 10.1. Alongside reducing Critical Strikes and Crowd Control, the Precognition PvP talent is being converted to an Embellishment on crafted gear.

New Worgen Racial in Patch 10.1 - Automatically Trigger Human Form After Combat

In patch 10.1, Embers of Neltharion, Worgen characters will gain a new racial called Calm the Wolf. Activating this will cause you to automatically go back to human form upon leaving combat.

New Edit Mode Options in Patch 10.1 - Minimap Size, Looking for Group Eye, Chat Command and More

One of the new additions for the first Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1 PTR is an update to Edit Mode, allowing more customization options for the default UI, such as adjusting the Looking for Group Eye, Minimap size, and a chat command to access Edit Mode!

Very Rare Items in Aberrus Raid on Patch 10.1 PTR - Class Trinkets

On the very first Patch 10.1 PTR, loot for the Aberrus Raid includes Very Rare items which includes Class-related Trinkets!

Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible Raid Boss List (Story Spoilers)

With the first build of Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion, we have a look at the boss list for Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, the second raid of Dragonflight! Story spoilers.

New Dragon Models for Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With the first Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion, we have new creature models, including many new dragons!

Patch 10.1 PTR Build 48460 Datamined Class, Spell and Talent Changes

Here are the datamined class and spell changes in the very first 10.1 PTR build!

New Crystal Snail Mounts Datamined in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With the first Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion, we've datamined models for new Crystal Snail mounts including a spectacular pink one that we know how to obtain from the Mount Collections!

Season 2 Mythic+ Dungeon Tuning in Patch 10.1 PTR - Brackenhide Hollow and Halls of Infusion Nerfs

In this first Patch 10.1 PTR build, all the Season 2 Mythic+ dungeons received tuning which includes nerfs to Brackenhide Hollow and Halls of Infusion.

More NPC Models for Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion - Non-Dragon Models

More NPCs are being added to Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion. In this post, we focus on non-Dragon models.

New Lizard Mount in Patch 10.1 - Likely Dragonflight Season 2 Keystone Master Mount

The first build of Patch 10.1 adds a new lizard-esque mount that closely resembles the Dragonflight Season 1 Keystone Master mount Hailstorm Armoredon.

New Baby Creature Models in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion - Wyvern, Fire Elementals, Hornswog, Puppies, and More

With the first Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion, we've datamined models for a large number of baby creatures including Wyvern, Fire Elementals, Hornswog, Puppies, and More.

Blackwing Lair Class Calls Return in Aberrus Raid Ecnounter in Patch 10.1

One of the new bosses in the upcoming raid, Aberrus, uses a Class Calls mechanic similar to the Nefarion's Blackwing Lair encounter from Vanilla.

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Neltharion Model in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With the first build of Patch 10.1, a new model has been added to Neltharion!

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Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood - Ashkandi Inspired Sword from Aberrus

With the release of a new raid in Dragonflight Patch 10.1 comes a slew of new weapons, armors, items, and trinkets, some of which may look familiar to veteran players. One such weapon is Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood, a two-handed sword reminiscent of Ashkandi from Blackwing Lair!

New Season 2 Warlock Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With yesterday's reveal of Patch 10.1, Blizzard released model previews of the Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Sets. With today's PTR build, we've discovered additional Tier Set tints for several classes including Warlock!

Talent Calculator Now Updated for Dragonflight 10.1 PTR

Our Dragonflight PTR talent calculator is now updated to support all of the class changes implemented on the 10.1 PTR.

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New Season 2 Druid Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With today's 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, we've discovered additional Season 2 Druid Tier Set tints.

New Season 2 Monk Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With today's 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, we've discovered additional Season 2 Monk Tier Set tints.

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Class Specific Weapons, Shields, and Offhands on the Patch 10.1 PTR

We've datamined some extremely interesting class specific weapons, shields, and offhand items on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR!

New Season 2 Hunter Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With today's 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, we've discovered additional Season 2 Hunter Tier Set tints.

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Zaralek Cavern Dragon-Themed Weapon Models in Patch 10.1

We've datamined several Black Dragonflight themed weapon models which appear to be outdoor content rewards in Zaralek Cavern.

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Aberrus Raid Weapon Models in Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1

We have our first look at the Aberrus Raid weapon models coming in Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1!

New Season 2 Paladin Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With today's 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, we've discovered additional Season 2 Paladin Tier Set tints.

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New Season 2 Rogue Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With today's 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, we've discovered additional Season 2 Rogue Tier Set tints.

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Datamined Quest Hints at New Support Evoker Specialization on Patch 10.1 PTR

On the Patch 10.1 PTR datamined quests seem to hint towards a new Evoker specialization focused on "boost"ing allies, rather than dealing damage directly. Could a 3rd Evoker specialization, one focusing on ranged support, be planned?

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New Season 2 Priest Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With today's 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, we've discovered additional Season 2 Priest Tier Set tints.

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Outdoor Dragon Themed Armor Set Models on the Patch 10.1 PTR

We've begun datamining models for the dragon themed armor concept art showcased during yesterday's Patch 10.1 reveal! Said to be obtained from outdoor world content in Zaralek Cavern, these sets are meant to be obtainable in several different color variations associated with different dragonflights.

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New Primal Incarnate Fyrakk Dragon Model in Patch 10.1 - Shadowflame Inspired

With the first Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion, we've datamined a new dragon model for the Primal Incarnate Fyrakk the Blazing.

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Map of Zaralek Caverns - Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1 PTR

The first Patch 10.1 build adds the new Embers of Neltharion zone map, Zaralek Caverns.

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Winter Veil Holiday Model Updates in Dragonflight - Christmas Trees, High-Resolution Decorations

Winter Veil is receiving some festive visual updates in Dragonflight, as we've datamined new decorations like faction Christmas trees!

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New Season 2 Shaman Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With today's 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, we've discovered additional Season 2 Shaman Tier Set tints.

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New Season 2 Warrior Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

With today's 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, we've discovered additional Season 2 Warrior Tier Set tints.

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New Season 2 Death Knight Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

We've datamined all the tints for the DK Tier Sets in Patch 10.1!

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New Season 2 Mage Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

We've datamined all the tints for the Mage Tier Sets in Patch 10.1!

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Fyrakk Assaults in Patch 10.1 - Defend the Dragon Isles for Gear and Crests

Fyrakk Assaults are one of the new events in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion, in which the Primal Incarnate of fire Fyrakk wrecks havoc through Dragon Isles zones!

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New Season 2 Demon Hunter Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

We've datamined all the tints for the Demon Hunter Tier Sets in Patch 10.1!

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Diablo IV Puppy Cam Now Live and Cuter Than Ever

Blizzard has heard the prayers of the inhabitants of Sanctuary and released the paw-sitively adorable Puppy Cam, live footage of the Wolf Pup!

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New Season 2 Evoker Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

We've datamined all the tints for the Evoker Tier Sets in Patch 10.1!

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Dragonflight Season 2 Mythic+ Testing Begins on March 16th - No Vortex Pinnacle

Dragonflight Season 2 Mythic+ testing will run from March 16 to March 20 on the 10.1 PTR. 7 dungeons are available to test, with Vortex Pinnacle unavailable for testing at this time.

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10.0.7 PTR Datamined Class and Talent Changes Build 48520 - Ret Paladin Nerfs

Here are the datamined class and talent changes for the second 10.0.7 PTR build this week which includes some Ret Paladin tuning.

New Recruit A Friend Rewards Preview in Patch 10.0.7 PTR

With the latest Patch 10.0.7 PTR build, the previously announced new Recruit A Friend rewards have been added to the game! Check previews for each individual reward.

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Bellular Patch 10.1 Interview with Ion Hazzikostas - Looking at Adding New Mythic+ Affixes and Rotating Some Out

Bellular interviewed Game Director Ion Hazzikostas on Patch 10.1, and Ion announced that they are currently looking at adding some new affixes to the level 7 tier, and rotating some affixes out.

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Season 2 Tier Set Names on the Patch 10.1 PTR

We've datamined names for the Season 2 tier sets coming in Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion! Unfortunately, we do not yet have spell effects for them, which will likely be revealed in a later build.

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How to Enter Zaralek Cavern in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

Zaralek Cavern is available for testing in the first Patch 10.1 PTR build! We checked out the entrance to the new zone.

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New Neltharion-Themed Plate Set - Likely a Raid Drop in Patch 10.1

Today's Embers of Neltharion PTR build added a new Neltharion-themed plate helm and shoulders.

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Devilishly Delicious - Diablo: The Official Cookbook Available for Preorder!

Journey to Hell and back to experience tasty delicacies from the world of Sanctuary with the new Diablo Cookbook!

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New Nightborne Customization Options Coming in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion

New Nightborne customization options have been datamined on the Patch 10.1 PTR!

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Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible Raid Encounter Journal - Early Look at Boss Abilities

We have our first look at the boss abilities from Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, the new raid coming in Patch 10.1 Dragonflight.

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Vicious War Snail - Dragonflight Season 2 PvP Mounts Coming in Patch 10.1

We datamined the Vicious mount for Dragonflight Season 2! Keeping with the theme of underground creatures, players engaging in rated PvP will be able to receive the Vicious War Snail mount coming in Patch 10.1!

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New Dracthyr-Themed Armor Set in Patch 10.1

We've datamined several tints of a new Dracthyr-themed armor set on the Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR.

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First Look at Raid Trinkets from Aberrus in Patch 10.1

Although we've already seen a few of the interesting class trinkets coming Dragonflight Patch 1.01, today we're taking a look at all the raid trinkets coming in Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible!

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Dragonflight Season 2 Gladiator Mount Appearance

We have an early preview of the Dragonflight Season 2 Gladiator mount model, an embellished version of the Winding Slitherdrake Dragonriding mount.

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HD Scalemail Armor Set Models in Patch 10.1

Scalemail armor, a classic look commonly found on low-level mail armor pieces, is receiving an HD version in Patch 10.1!

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New Player Race Themed Weapon Models - Troll and Lightforged Draenei Swords

We've datamined two more unique weapon models on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! Both themed around playable races, Trolls and Lightforged Draenei are each represented in these new two-handed swords.

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Idle Gold Making - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 269

This week we look at possible easy gold making methods to do while waiting for other things while also lamenting the lack of Brutosaur on the BMAH.

New Shadowflame Dragon Mount in Patch 10.1 - Possible Raid Drop in Aberrus

Embers of Neltharion's first PTR build adds a new mount model that looks similar to the first raid boss from the Aberrus raid. This likely indicates that it will be a raid drop mount.

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Zaralek Cavern Zone Preview in Patch 10.1

Zaralek Cavern is the new underground zone players will explore in Patch 10.1, Embers of Neltharion. We previewed different biomes and locations of the new zone!

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Diablo IV Character Creation Customization And Wardrobe Transmogrification Highlight

Slay in style - here's everything you need to know about Character Customization and Wardrobe Transmogrification to create your best-looking self in Diablo IV's Open Beta!

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New Dragonriding Armor Set Coming in Patch 10.1

We've datamined a new Dragonriding armor set on the Patch 10.1 PTR!

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New 10.1 Achievement: Still Standing in Fire - Throwback to Cataclysm

Blizzard has added a new achievement to Embers of Neltharion PTR: Still Standing in the Fire. This achievement is a throwback to Cataclysm's old Stood in the Fire achievement.

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Upgrade Heirlooms to Level 70 in Patch 10.1

A minor, but much needed update coming in Patch 10.1 will allow players to upgrade their heirlooms to level 70, allowing them to be used throughout the entire Dragonflight leveling process!

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All Season 2 Monk Tier Set Tints Datamined in Patch 10.1

We've datamined all the remaining Monk Season 2 Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1!

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New Nozdormu Scythe Model & Icon Datamined in Patch 10.1

We've datamined a new Nozdormu 2-handed Scythe weapon model on the Patch 10.1 PTR! Attached to the model is an icon that clearly links the weapon to the Bronze Dragon Aspect.

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Hardcore Realms Datamined from 10.1 - Classic Era

In the Blizzard Interface Source Code for Dragonflight Patch 10.1, there are new warnings implemented for Hardcore realm selection, which was first noticed by Twitter User Meorawr and tweeted by Solanya.

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Crafting Changes in Patch 10.1 - Primal Chaos Removed and New Sparks of Shadowflame

Many profession changes are coming in Patch 10.1, including a New Spark item and the removal of Primal Chaos.

Early Download for Diablo IV Early Access On March 15, Open Beta On March 22

Blizzard has announced that Early Download for Diablo IV's Early Access weekend will start on March 15. Early Download for the second Open Beta weekend will start on March 22!

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No Plans for Diablo IV on Microsoft's Game Pass

Rod Fergusson, Diablo General Manager, stated on Twitter that there are no plans to release Diablo IV on Microsoft's Game Pass.

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Diablo IV Twitter Giveaway for Limited Collector's Box Live

Reply to the Diablo Twitter account for a chance to win a Diablo IV Limited Collector's Box!

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Dragonflight Season 2 Mythic+ Dungeon Timers

We've datamined the current dungeon timers for the Season 2 Mythic+ dungeons, with Vortex Pinnacle coming in with a short 30 minute timer.

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All Season 2 Warlock Tier Set Tints Datamined in Patch 10.1

We've datamined all the remaining Warlock Season 2 Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1!

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All Season 2 Druid Tier Set Tints Datamined in Patch 10.1

We've datamined all the remaining Druid Season 2 Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1!

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All Season 2 Hunter Tier Set Tints Datamined in Patch 10.1

We've datamined all the remaining Hunter Season 2 Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1!

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Upcoming Vault of Incarnates Nerfs - Heroic and Mythic Raszageth

Blizzard has announced upcoming Vault of the Incarnates tuning changes introducing large nerfs to Heroic and Mythic Raszageth.

Upcoming Mythic+ Dungeon Nerfs - Azure Vaults Changes

Blizzard has announced upcoming nerfs to Azure Vaults on the Weekly Reset.

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Steve Danuser Interview with GGRecon - Narrative Themes in Patch 10.1.0

Steve Danuser spoke with GGRecon about the narrative direction in Patch 10.1.0, Embers of Neltharion. From the interview, we can expect to see more serene moments and strong themes of legacy throughout the patch and beyond.

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 13 - Mythic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of March 7th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics for Dragonflight Season 1.

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Taliesin & Evitel Interview with Steve Danuser & Morgan Day

Taliesin sat down with Lead Narrative Designer Steve Danuser and Associate Game Director Morgan Day to talk about Dragonflight Patch 10.1, discussing Primalist visage forms, underground dragonriding, the unfolding story of Aberrus, and more!

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New Crafted Recipes on Patch 10.1 PTR - New Embellishments and Unique Gear Effects

The Patch 10.1 PTR has new crafted recipes which includes new Embellishments, more gear with unique effects and more!

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All Season 2 Rogue Tier Set Tints Datamined in Patch 10.1

We've datamined all the remaining Rogue Season 2 Tier Set Tints in Patch 10.1!

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WotLK Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Week 8 Ulduar

Today we will look at the DPS rankings in the eighth week of Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic on Ulduar during the week of March 7th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Ulduar statistics.

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Overwatch 2 Dev Blog - Matchmaking

Aaron Keller, the Overwatch 2 Game Director recently put out an in-depth blog about matchmaking in Overwatch 2, and why players have noticed changes recently.

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Weekly Dragonflight Bonus Event: PvP Battlegrounds

Every week there's a new bonus event in Dragonflight, with this week offering increased honor gains during the Battleground Bonus Event! Be sure to pick up A Call to Battle from Kazra in Valdrakken to earn extra conquest and marks of honor.

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N'Zoth Fish Discovered in Zaralek Cavern in 10.1 - Old God Presence Lingers?

Deepdrifter Megrim, fish largely attributed to the presence of N'Zoth, have been spotted in one of the crystal lakes of Zaralek Cavern in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion.

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Diablo IV Beta Fractured Peaks Content Overview

Blizzard has posted an overview of Fractured Peaks, the zone available during Diablo IV's upcoming Beta phase. Find out more about SIde Quests, Altars of Lilith, World Events, Dungeons, World Bosses, and more!

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WoW Content Creator Patch 10.0.7 Interview with Ion Hazzikostas

Earlier today, we participated in a Patch 10.0.7 group interview between Ion Hazzikostas and some WoW Content Creators which includes questions on Class Balance, Primordial Stones, Cross Faction and more!

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Former Diablo Developers Jay Wilson and Julian Love Announce the Formation of Gas Giant Games

Former Diablo III Game Director Jay Wilson and Lead Technical Artist Julian Love have announced the formation of Gas Giant Games, a new studio developing an original IP action RPG with survival elements.

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Battle.net Hell of an Art Contest Now Live - Win a Diablo IV Early Access Beta Key!

Sharpen your MS Paint skills in this art contest to win access to the Diablo IV Early Access Beta!

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Dragonflight Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion PTR Development Notes

Blizzard has released updated development notes for this week's Dragonflight Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion PTR build!

Several Season 2 Set Bonuses Available for Testing

Several Season 2 Set Bonuses are now available for testing on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! Death Knight, Havoc Demon Hunter, Druid, Mage, Brewmaster Monk, Holy Paladin, and Protection Paladins can purchase tier set items from the test vendor located in Stormwind and Orgrimmar.

Blizzard Revealed Every Tier Set Bonus in Patch 10.1

While only some of the tier set bonuses are on the Patch 10.1 PTR, Blizzard has announced every tier set bonus!

120,000 Banned and Changes to Death Knight Creation - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has announced that they have removed 120,000 malicious accounts from World of Warcraft's ecosystem and will be taking steps to restrict Death Knight creation.

Patch 10.1 PTR Datamined Class and Spell Tuning Build 48537

Here is the datamined class and spell tuning for today's Patch 10.1 PTR build!

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Aberrus Raid Testing Schedule - March Through April Dates, Final Boss Won't Be Tested

Blizzard has unveiled testing dates for Aberrus raid testing, giving tentative test dates for March through April.

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Ashkandur and other Special Effect Weapons in Aberrus Patch 10.1 Raid

It appears that Aberrus, the new raid zone coming in Dragonflight Patch 10.1, will feature special effect weapons! Auto-attacks with Ashkandur now trigger Shadowflame damage, and we've found not yet implemented strings for the unnamed agility polearm.

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Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1 Campaign Chapter 1: Breaking Ground (Story Spoilers)

With the latest Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, the 10.1 campaign is now available for testing. We played through the campaign to bring all the details. Story spoilers!

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Aberrus Raid Encounter Journal Updated in Patch 10.1 PTR - Prepare for Raid Testing

The encounter journal for the new raid Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, has been updated in the latest Patch 10.1 PTR bulid.

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Cosmetic Glyphs for Demon Hunters and Warriors in Patch 10.1

In Dragonflight Patch 10.1, Warriors and Demon Hunters can use new Glyphs to allow Heroic Throw and Throw Glaive to use the appearance of their main hand weapon!

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How Diablo IV Couch Co-Op Works

Cozy up with Couch Co-Op in Diablo IV, allowing local shared screenplay on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S!

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Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1 Campaign Chapter 2: Sundered Legacy (Story Spoilers)

With the latest Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, the 10.1 campaign is now available for testing. We played through the second chapter of the campaign. Story spoilers!

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World Boss Spawn Times Announced for Diablo IV Beta

Blizzard has announced the four spawn times for each Beta weekend for the World Boss Ashava the Pestilent. Everyone will be able to fight Ashava on March 25, while players who have access to the Early Access Beta will be able to battle the World Boss a week earlier on March 18.

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Diablo IV Beta Male Barbarian Armor Sets

With Diablo IV entering its first Beta phase, we're starting our preview of the game with some of the Male Barbarian Armor sets!

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Helmetless Neltharion Model Features Draconic Eyes and Facial Scar

While we previously showcased Neltharion's fully armored model, a newly datamined version removes the helmet to better show his unique facial features, including a scar that was absent from Dragonflight Legacies, but visible in Cataclysm.

Partial Scarlet Crusade Armor Set Models on the Patch 10.1 PTR

We've datamined part of a new armor set on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! Available in two color schemes, the plate armor features a winged helm, large belt, and heavy pauldrons displaying the fiery emblem of the Scarlet Crusade.

Diablo IV Loading Screens Art

We're highlighting a few Diablo IV loading screens from various places around Sanctuary!

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New Loamm Niffen Faction Renown Rewards in Patch 10.1

The full faction Renown reward track for the Loamm Niffen faction has been revealed in the latest Patch 10.1 PTR build.

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BFA Pathfinder Achievement No Longer Required After Patch 10.1 - Fly in Zuldazar and Kul Tiras

On the Patch 10.1 PTR, Embers of Neltharion, the requirement to complete the BFA Pathfinder achievement to unlock flying in Kul Tiras and Zandalar has been removed.

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Dragon Isles Updated World Map for Patch 10.1 - Zaralek Caverns in the World Map

Blizzard has updated the World Map for Dragon Isles in patch 10.1 PTR. The World Map now includes Zaralek Caverns so that players can navigate to their map from the Dragon Isles map.

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Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1 Campaign Chapter 3: The Ancient Bargain (Story Spoilers)

With the latest Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, the 10.1 campaign is now available for testing. We played through the third chapter of the campaign. Story spoilers!

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Updated Fyrakk Model on Patch 10.1 PTR

The latest Patch 10.1 PTR build contains an updated model for Fyrakk!

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Updated Ironforge Guard Armor Set and Tabard in Patch 10.1

We've datamined an updated set of Ironforge Guard armor, complete with tabard, axe, and shield on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR!

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How to Redeem Your Beta Key for Diablo IV

The Open Beta phase for Diablo IV is scheduled for the weekend of March 24. Players who have pre-purchased the game will be able to play a weekend earlier, starting on March 17. Here is how you get access to the Open Beta of Diablo IV!

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Diablo IV Female Rogue Armor Sets

With Diablo IV entering its first Beta phase, we're continuing our preview of the game with some of the Female Rogue Armor sets!

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New Dragonflight Twitch Drops: D.I.S.C.O. Toy

Blizzard has announced a new Dragonflight Twitch Drop avaiable from March 21st to April 2nd, the D.I.S.C.O. toy!

New Dragonflight Twitch Drops March 21st to April 2nd - D.I.S.C.O. Toy

Blizzard has announced a new Dragonflight Twitch Drop available from March 21st to April 2nd, the D.I.S.C.O. toy!

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Blizzard Responds to More Questions on New Upgrade System Coming in Patch 10.1

Blizzard has answered a lot more questions on the upgrade system coming in Patch 10.1!

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Diablo IV Couch Co-Op and Dungeon Video Showcase

Blizzard has released a video showcase featuring couch co-op dungeon gameplay!

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First Look at Aberrus Raid in Patch 10.1

With raid testing starting on the Patch 10.1 PTR, we've gotten our first look at the inside of the Aberrus raid!

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Blizzard Reportedly Restricting Certain Mechanics from Interacting with Addons in Patch 10.1

WeakAuras has reported that Blizzard now has the ability to restrict certain spells and mechanics from being solved by addons.

Official Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 Patch Notes

Blizzard has posted the official Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 patch notes!

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BFA Pathfinder Requirements Now Removed in Patch 10.0.7 Instead of 10.1

Patch 10.0.7 will remove the need to complete the Pathfinder achievement for Battle for Azeroth flying, instead of Patch 10.1, allowing players to enjoy the freedom of flight starting next week!

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Stay Up-to-Date With Wowhead's Diablo Discord Webhook

Want to stay up-to-date with all news around Diablo IV and other Blizzard franchises? Use Wowhead's News Webhook for Discord to receive hot and fresh Diablo IV news updates on your Discord server!

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Datamined Icon from 10.1 PTR Hints at Return to the Emerald Dream?

A few of the icons datamined from the 10.1 PTR hint at a potential return to the Emerald Dream as a full outdoor zone in Dragonflight.

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Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1 Campaign Chapter 4: Inherited Sin (Story Spoilers)

With the latest Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, the 10.1 campaign is now available for testing. We played through the fourth chapter of the campaign. Story spoilers!

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Dungeon and Raid Trinket Test Vendor on the Patch 10.1 PTR

The Trinketaur test vendor has made his way to the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR, allowing players to test several Season 2 dungeon and all of the upcoming Aberrus raid trinkets!

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Ceremonial Pantera Armor Set Datamined from the Patch 10.1 PTR

We've datamined a part of a new armor set on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! The Ceremonial Pantera armor may have a seemingly strange name, but it might mean more than you think...

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Patch 10.1, Datamining, PTR, Spoilers, and More

In the latest edition of "The Weekly Reset," Taliesin and Evitel talk about Dragonflight Patch 10.1 and what we can expect, including a third spec for Evokers? Maybe?

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Diablo IV Barbarian, Rogue, and Sorcerer Leveling Guides Now Live

Unsure of which class to play during Early Access and Open Beta Weekends? Check out our Diablo IV Leveling Guides for Barbarian, Rogue, and Sorcerer!

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Win an Inarius Statue in the Blizzard and r/diablo4 Giveaway

Blizzard has partnered with r/Diablo to create an official Diablo IV Discord community and are celebrating with an Inarius Statue giveaway!

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New Profession Recipes Drop from Specific Aberrus Raid Encounters in Patch 10.1

According to the encounter journal, new profession recipes have been added to the loot tables of Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible raid encounters.

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Diablo IV Male Sorcerer Armor Sets

We're continuing our Diablo IV preview with some of the Male Sorcerer Armor sets!

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Diablo IV Early Access Open Beta Global Release Times

Blizzard has shared a Global Release Schedule for Diablo IV's Early Access Open Beta weekend, which starts globally today, March 17th, at 9 a.m. PDT!

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Uncovering the Secrets of the Primal Incarnates: A Cinematic Analysis

The latest WoW cinematic featuring the Primal Incarnates is full of surprises, from their unique visage forms to their ultimate goal of finding Neltharion's secret laboratory.

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10 Tips and Tricks for Diablo IV Open Beta

Diablo IV's Early Access Open Beta starts today, and we have collected some valuable tips and tricks for your very first Diablo IV adventure!

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Diablo IV Early Access Beta Now Live Worldwide!

Diablo IV Early Access Beta is now live worldwide!

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Diablo IV Early Access Beta Known Issues

Having trouble entering Diablo IV's Early Access Beta? Take a look at some of the known issues!

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Green Dragonflight Armor Models on the Patch 10.1 PTR - Hints at Future Story?

We've datamined a new set of vestments called "Dragon Green" on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! This cosmetic ensemble comes in several surprising tints, which could hint at future story directions.

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Teleport to Loamm in Zaralek Cavern with New Renown Toy from Niffen Faction in 10.1

We've discovered a new toy, the Niffen Diggin' Mitts, that should help when traversing Zaralek Cavern. The toy teleports you to the Niffen home city of Loamm, a fairly central location in Zaralek Cavern.

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Diablo IV Beta Server and Queue Status Update

Blizzard has provided an update regarding Diablo IV's Beta server and queue status!

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Additional Class Tuning with Patch 10.0.7 - Affliction Warlock Nerfs, Demonology Warlock Buffs

Blizzard has posted additional class tuning that will be occurring with Patch 10.0.7 which includes some Affliction Warlock nerfs and Demonology Warlock buffs.

Diablo IV Twitch Streams With Early Access Beta

Couldn't get your hands on an Early Access Beta Key? Check out these Twitch streams for great gameplay and a peek at the Diablo IV Beta!

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Patch 10.0.7 PTR Datamined Hotfixes - Retribution Paladin Tuning

On the Patch 10.0.7 PTR, some hotfixes are making changes to Retribution Paladin ahead of Patch 10.0.7 going live on Tuesday.

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Zaqali Elder World Bosses of Zaralek Cavern Coming Patch 10.1

Vakan and Gholna are the Zaqali Elders, powerful Djaradin locked in a constant contest of chaos and devastation. An unusual battle featuring two bosses, together they serve as the new World Boss encounter, now available for testing on the Patch 10.1 PTR!

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Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1 Campaign Chapter 5: Inevitable Confrontation (Story Spoilers)

With the latest Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, the 10.1 campaign is now available for testing. We played through the fifth chapter of the campaign. Story spoilers!

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The Riders of Azeroth - Old World Flight Trainers Dragonriding in Zaralek Cavern

The flight trainers of Azeroth have made their way to the Dragon Isles and are learning to Dragonride! In Dragonflight Patch 10.1, you can find them gathered within Zaralek Cavern, discussing their new experiences and adventures.

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Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible Raid Entrance in the Zaralek Cavern

The Zaralek Cavern is a vast underground zone which can be easy to get lost in, but the entrance to the new raid zone is easy! Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible is located all the way at the north end of the zone, situated directly underneath the Obsidian Sanctum in The Waking Shores.

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Don't be /Rude to Fyrakk!

Fyrakk the Blazing is a proud soul that doesn't take kindly to bad manners. Beware of being too /rude to the Primal Incarnate of Fire, or else he may respond with a deadly gout of shadowflame!

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Greet the Cats in Diablo IV - Dogs Aren't the Only Good Bois!

Not only can you pet dogs in Diablo IV, you can also greet cats - and they're soft, fluffy, and the belly is absolutely NOT a trap!

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Diablo IV Beta Server and Queue Status Update

Blizzard has provided a late-night update regarding Diablo IV Beta server, queue, and hardware issues!

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Find Every Altar of Lilith in the Diablo IV Beta

Find every Altar of Lilith in the Diablo IV Beta for Renown and Account Bonuses!

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Ashava World Boss Currently Experiencing Issues in Diablo IV Beta

Ashava is currently stuck in the login queue - but Blizzard is aware and looking into it.

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Ashava Meme Roundup - The Boss Stuck in Queue

Ashava is getting their KFC Double Down, and Twitter is going wild about it!

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How to Complete Secret of the Spring Side Quest in Diablo IV Beta

If you are stuck completing the Secret of the Spring side quest in Fractured Peaks, don't fret. We got the solution for you, including a step-by-step guide for the quest!

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Diablo IV Beta Queue Status Update

Good news - Blizzard has implemented a fix that significantly improves Diablo IV Beta queue times!

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Black Flight Vestments Models on the Patch 10.1 PTR

We've datamined a new Black Flight Vestments armor set on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! Available in five color schemes, this cosmetic ensemble features a tabard, cloak, and shoulders.

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Blue Dragonflight Armor Models on the Patch 10.1 PTR

We've datamined a new set of vestments called "Dragon Blue" on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! Available in six color schemes, this cosmetic ensemble features a tabard, cloak, and shoulders.

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Unlock Dragonriding Mount Helm Customizations Through Niffen Renown in Patch 10.1

The ability to add helms to your Dragonriding mount is coming in Patch 10.1! This customization option is unlocked by hitting Renown 19 with the Niffen faction.

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New Enchanted Crests Recipe Requirements - Dracothyst & Less Enchanting Reagents

In the latest PTR 10.1 build, the the Enchanted Crest recipes for Enchanting have been modified and now require an Alchemist gem to craft the infusions.

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Sporebat Mounts from Zaralek Cavern in Dragonflight Patch 10.1

Several new sporebat mounts have been added in the latest Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR build!

Diablo IV Beta Server and Queue Status Update

Blizzard has implemented another hotfix to improve server stability and console queue issues.

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More Themed Weapon Models Datamined in Patch 10.1 - Rogue Sword & Horde Axe

We've found a couple more interesting weapon models datamined from the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! While this Rogue sword seems to be another of the class-themed weapons, the Horde Axe may be part of a different group of equipment entirely.

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Crafting Changes in 10.1 & Connecting Players - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 270

This week, we take a look at what's to come in 10.1 for crafters. We also look at a nice website for connecting players with crafting work orders and a possible niche gold making method with snowballs!

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Elemental Overflow on Patch 10.0.7 PTR - Drop Amounts in Forbidden Reach

A lot of new items can be purchased with Elemental Overflow in Patch 10.0.7. Good thing is, the Forbidden Reach is overflowing with Elemental Overflow!

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Ashava Streamer RIP Roundup - Hardcore Bloodbath with Diablo IV's World Boss

Yesterday players tested the Ashava World Boss encounter, and many Hardcore players met a sudden and poison-filled end!

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Diablo IV Share the Slaughter Giveaway for Limited Collector's Box

Enter to win one of 30 Limited Collector's Boxes by Tweeting the most savage way you've been slaughtered this Early Access Beta Weekend!

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Mage Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Mage Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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Find the Spectral Charger in Diablo IV Beta

Mount drop locations are being found already in the Diablo IV Beta - get ready to ride in style!

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The Trial of Style: Earn Tokens for Cosmetics, Get a Free Hat

The biannual transmog event is now live! Enter to win a free hat and earn Tokens to purchase new cosmetic items.

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Warlock Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Warlock Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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Bronze Dragonflight Armor Models on the Patch 10.1 PTR

We've datamined a new set of vestments called "Dragon Bronze" on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! Available in six color schemes, this cosmetic ensemble features a tabard, cloak, and shoulders.

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Druid Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Druid Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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New Forsaken Tabards without Sylvanas Shattered Mask Found in Patch 10.1

New Forsaken Tabards with and without the Shattered Mask of Sylvanas have been datamined in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion!

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Evoker Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Evoker Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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Blizzard Partners with Thumbtack in Giveaway for Diablo IV Beta

Outsource your obligations in favor of obliterating the demonic offensives during Open Access Beta with the Diablo x Thumbtack Promotion!

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Everything You Need to Know About Patch 10.0.7

With Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 releasing this week, Blizzard has joined Signs of Kelani in a new video going over everything you need to know about the upcoming patch and Return to the Forbidden Reach!

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Faction Change and Realm Transfer Services 30% Off Until April 3rd

Blizzard has announced that select World of Warcraft game services are 30% off until April 3rd including Faction Changes and Realm Transfers!

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Previously Removed Transmogs to Return in Future Updates - EU Content Creator Q&A

Following a European Content Creator Q&A session with Game Director Ion Hazzikostas, MrGM revealed that previously removed appearances will be reintroduced as transmog in future game updates! However, Corrupted Ashbringer will specifically not be one of them.

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Introducing the Turbulent Timeways - 6 Weeks of Timewalking for Heroic Vault of Incarnates Gear

Blizzard has announced the Turbulent Timeways beginning March 28th, 6 consecutive weeks of Timewalking with a special reward each week of Heroic Vault of Incarnates gear!

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WoW EU Content Creator Interview with Ion Hazzikostas on Patch 10.0.7

Earlier today, EU Content Creators participated in a Patch 10.0.7 group interview with Game Director Ion Hazzikostas, which included discussion on Profession Catch-Up, Work Orders, Primordial Stone balancing and more!

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Alliance Hall of Fame For Vault of Incarnates Full

100 alliance guilds have now defeated Mythic Raszageth, signifying the close of the Hall of Fame on the next weekly reset for Vault of the Incarnates.

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Diablo IV Beta Streamer Reviews and Impressions

How did Diablo IV feel to a Hardcore PoE player? What was it that a true Diablo II fan could be missing during the Beta test? We have rounded up eight review and first impression videos of different streamers to give you a better sense of what to expect from Diablo IV and the upcoming Open Beta weekend!

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Tier Set Acquisition Retrospective and Future Plans - 1 Omni-Token and Guaranteed 1 Tier Set Piece Per Character

Blizzard has released a massive blog post on Tier Set acquisition including plans for Season 2 of Dragonflight which includes an Omni-token for Tier and 1 Guaranteed Tier Set piece per character by showing mastery in Raid, PvP or Mythic+.

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Patch 10.0.7 PTR Datamined Hotfixes - Ret Paladin Buffs

Some last minute hotfixes have been pushed to the Patch 10.0.7 PTR ahead of the patch tomorrow, buffing Retribution Paladin!

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Paladin Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Paladin Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 14 - Mythic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of March 14th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics for Dragonflight Season 1.

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New PvP Optional Reagent Slot for Crafted Gear in Patch 10.1 PTR

There is a new PvP Optional Reagent slot that has been added to Crafted Gear in Patch 10.1 that turns any Epic Quality piece of gear into a PvP item.

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Tier Set Acquisition Retrospective and Future Plans - Omni-Tokens and 1 Guaranteed Tier Set Piece Per Character

Blizzard has released a massive blog post on Tier Set acquisition including plans for Season 2 of Dragonflight which includes an Omni-token for Tier and 1 Guaranteed Tier Set piece per character by showing mastery in Raid, PvP or Mythic+. EDIT: More information added!

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Black Dragonflight Armor Models on the Patch 10.1 PTR

We've datamined a new set of vestments called "Dragon Black" on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! Available in six color schemes, this cosmetic ensemble features a tabard, cloak, and shoulders.

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Diablo IV Community Play Livestream on March 24

Blizzard has announced a Community Play Livestream during Open Beta Weekend!

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Death Knight Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Death Knight Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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To Hell and Back Again - Hell's Ink Tour Pittsburgh 2023

Blizzard reignited the Hell's Ink Tour for 2023 for the upcoming release of Diablo IV. Here's a look into what transpired at their Pittsburgh stop!

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Over 1 Million Players Reached Level 20 in Diablo IV Early Access Beta

Blizzard has revealed that over one million players have reached Level 20 in the Diablo IV Early Access Beta test!

Blizzard Clarifies Availability of Previous Recruit A Friend Reward Track

Blizzard has updated their Recruit a Friend blog with details on the availability of rewards from the previous track.

D.I.S.C.O. Twitch Drop Now Available - Obtain Free TCG Toy by Watching WoW Streams

The latest World of Warcraft Twitch Drop is now available! Players will be able to earn the WoW TCG D.I.S.C.O. toy for free, just by watching WoW Twitch streams.

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Last Minute Primordial Stone Datamined Hotfixes - Up to 25% Buffs to Primordial Stones

With most classes looking at the Primordial Stone system as a DPS loss, some last minute Primordial Stone hotfixes have been applied, buffing the Stones by up to 25%.

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Patch 10.0.7 Return to the Forbidden Reach Now Live on NA Servers

Patch 10.0.7 Return to the Forbidden Reach now live on NA servers!

Collect Dragon Glyphs in the Forbidden Reach - Dragon Glyphs Guide Updated for Patch 10.0.7

With Patch 10.0.7 now live, there are 8 new Dragon Glyphs to collect in the Forbidden Reach, as well as two new Dragonriding Talent Points. Our Dragon Glyphs and Dragonriding Talents guide have been updated for Patch 10.0.7!

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New Datamined Models in Patch 10.0.7 - Orcs, Humans and More

With Patch 10.0.7 now on live servers, we've datamined some previously encrypted models!

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Official Blizzard Patch 10.0.7 Known Issues & New Player's Guides Updated March 21

Blizzard has posted a list of the known issues for Patch 10.0.7 as well as some helpful links for new and returning players.

Primordial Stones and Zskera Vault Guides for Patch 10.0.7 - How to Craft and Upgrade Primordial Stones

Our guides on Primordial Stones and the Zskera Vault are now live for Patch 10.0.7! Learn how to explore the Zskera Vaults, obtain Primordial Stones and the Onyx Annulet, and how to manipulate stones to suit your needs.

Primordial Stones Effectiveness Reduced by 75% in PVP

Blizzard has announced that Primordial Stones' effectiveness will be reduced by 75% in PvP.

Cosmetic Rewards for Completing Baine Questline in Patch 10.0.7 - Different Items for Tauren

Players who complete the new "Old Hatreds" questline involving Baine Bloodhoof in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 will be rewarded with a special toy, while Tauren characters will receive unique totem transmogs!

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Human Heritage Armor - In Game Cutscene (Spoilers)

We've datamined one of the in game cutscenes which takes place during the Human Heritage Armor questline. Spoilers ahead!

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Double Down Meme Roundup - Chicken Sandwiches for Everyone!

Blizzard's promotion with KFC for Early Access Beta codes was insanely successful - and insanely memeable. Check out some of the most memorable memes from the Early Access Weekend!

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Best 10.0.7 Talent Builds for All Classes - Raid, Mythic+, PvP, and Leveling in Dragonflight Season 1

With Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7, we've updated all our best Level 70 Talent Builds for Raid, Mythic+, Leveling, and Starter PvP builds including the Retribution Paladin rework, direct from our class writers.

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Orc and Human Heritage Armor Models Now in Dressing Room

Check out the Orc and Human Heritage armor sets in the Dressing Room!

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Best Primordial Stones for All Classes in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7

With Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7, Primordial Stones is a new a system that grants players unique powers when socketed into the new Onyx Annulet ring. We've compiled the best Primordial Stones for each spec in Raid and Mythic+.

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Orc Heritage Armor - In Game Cutscene (Spoilers)

We've datamined one of the in game cutscenes which takes place during the Orc Heritage Armor questline. Spoilers ahead!

Artisan Consortium Rewards are Now Account Wide in Patch 10.0.7

In addition to all of the changes documented for Patch 10.0.7, Artisan Consortium Rep Rewards are now unlocked Account Wide for all characters!

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Temple of the Jade Serpent 3rd Boss Bugged in Patch 10.0.7

In Patch 10.0.7 on NA servers, the third boss of Temple of the Jade Serpent is bugged and remains active in the final phase of the encounter.

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Orc Heritage Armor Questline Playthrough (Story Spoilers)

With Patch 10.0.7, the Orc Heritage Armor questline is now available to play for Orc players. We played through the questline and bring all the details you might have missed on your playthrough!

Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 Return to the Forbidden Reach – Launch Trailer

Blizzard has released the offficial Patch 10.0.7 launch trailer!

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Old Hatreds Baine Questline - In Game Cutscenes (Spoilers)

Patch 10.0.7 added a new questline for Baine Bloodhoof, Old Hatreds. While we were able to play through the quest on the PTR, the cutscenes were hidden until Patch 10.0.7 went live!

Location of all Forbidden Reach Rares in Patch 10.0.7

Rares in the Forbidden Reach are the best source for Elemental Overflow, Vault Keys and more. We've compiled spawn locations for all Forbidden Reach rares!

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Forbidden Reach In-Game Cutscenes in Patch 10.0.7 (Story Spoilers)

In these two new Patch 10.0.7 in-game cutscenes, we learn more about the story that will build up to Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion.

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What's New in Dragonflight 10.0.7? HazelNutty Interview with Ion Hazzikostas

HazelNuttyGames interviewed Game Director Ion Hazzikostas, discussing player-driven philosophies as well as catch-up mechanics, brand-new rares and treasures, the Zskera Vaults, Artisan Curios, and the Onyx Annulet, all coming with today's Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 update.

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Overwatch 2 PachiMarchi Event Now Live - Free Epic Skin, 3v3 Event Game Mode

The PachiMarchi event returns now until April 4th, with free cosmetic rewards including the Epic Pachimari Roadhog skin, a new 3v3 game mode, and more.

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Human Heritage Armor Questline in Patch 10.0.7 (Spoilers)

The Human heritage armor questline is now available on live servers in Patch 10.0.7, so we've played through to find out what happens and earn the Lionguard Ensemble!

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Hunter Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Hunter Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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How to Obtain the Unstable Elementium Recipe - A Very Valuable Drop

With the release of Patch 10.0.7, Design: Unstable Elementium has become a very valuable new recipe for all Jewelcrafters. Unstable Elementium is used to upgrade players' Primordial Stones for their Onyx Annulet.

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Demon Hunter Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Demon Hunter Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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Blizzard Diablo Shop Spring Sale - 20% Off Site-Wide

Blizzard is "clearing its stash" and has announced a Gear Shop Spring Sale, including massive discounts on both Diablo statues and many other Diablo items!

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Class Guides Updated for Patch 10.0.7 - Updated Talent Builds and Primordial Stones

Wowhead's class guides are now updated for Patch 10.0.7, including updated talent builds supporting patch changes and new pages about Primordial Stones.

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Preload for Diablo IV Open Beta Now Available

Preload for Diablo IV's Open Beta is now available!

Monk Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Monk Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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Weekly Bonus Events: Arathi Basin Comp Stomp & Heroic Vault of the Incarnates Cache from Dragonflight Dungeons

The Dragonflight Dungeon Event and Arathi Basin Comp Stomp have returned! Complete four Mythic difficulty dungeons to receive a Heroic piece of Vault of the Incarnates loot, or jump into Arathi Basin for a head-to-head battle against AI opponents all week long.

Diablo IV Open Beta Patch Notes

Blizzard has released official patch notes for the upcoming Diablo IV Open Beta weekend!

WotLK Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Week 9 Ulduar

Today we will look at the DPS rankings in the ninth week of Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic on Ulduar during the week of March 14th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Ulduar statistics.

Blizzard on Lack of PvP Battleground Content

Blizzard has responded to a forum thread, acknowledging the lack of Battleground content and announcing they're working on it.

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Warrior Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Warrior Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible Raid Testing this Friday, March 24th

Blizzard has issued a reminder for Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR raid testing this Friday, on March 24th. Three bosses will be available for testing on Heroic difficulty, beginning at 1 PM PDT / 10 PM CEST.

Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 DPS Rankings - 'No King Rules Forever' Special Edition

Patch 10.0.7 went live yesterday, and while we usually wait a whole week to report raid balance, the current state of balance deserves a special edition to highlight the patch changes.

New Primordial Stone Combination Found - Deal 30% More Damage with the Onyx Annulet

A new powerful Primordial Stone combination has been found which greatly increases the amount of single target damage the ring can provide!

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Blizzard Hotfixes Bugged Warlock Talents - Wrathful Minion and Demonic Inspiration

Blizzard has announced that the bugged warlock talents Wrathful Minion and Demonic Inspiration are fixed. These bugs caused Warlocks to massively overperform in the last 24 hours.

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Shaman Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Shaman Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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Clan Banner - Honor the Orc Clans with Toy from Orc Heritage Questline

With Patch 10.0.7, the Orc Heritage questline is available for players, and one of the rewards of the questline is the Clan Banner toy - A toy that allows your Orc character to carry the standard of your chosen clan.

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Rogue Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Rogue Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

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Priest Season 2 Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Guide Writer First Impressions

Our Priest Guide Writers provide their initial impressions on the Dragonflight Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses, giving their thoughts on the implementation, current strength, and valuable feedback!

Patch 10.1 PTR Development Notes for March 22nd - Class Tuning, Tier Set Changes, New Public Events

Blizzard has posted Patch 10.1 PTR development notes for today which includes more class tuning, tier set changes and new public events in the Zaralek Cavern!

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Patch 10.1 PTR Datamined Class and Spell Changes Build 48661

Here are the datamined class and spell changes for today's 10.1 PTR build.

Patch 10.1 PTR Datamined Tier Set Tuning Build 48661

Here are the datamined changes to the Season 2 Tier Sets!

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More Season 2 Set Bonuses Available for Testing on the Patch 10.1 PTR

More Season 2 Tier Set Bonuses are now available for testing in the latest Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR update. Many sets also received tuning in today's build, so be sure to look out for changes!

Blizzard Bluepost: Class Sets in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion Update

Blizzard has released a new bluepost explaining some of the set bonus mechanics and tuning changes in Dragonflight Patch 10.1.

New Character Titles on the Patch 10.1 PTR - Smelly, Obsidian Gladiator, and More

Today's Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR update includes a handful of new character titles, including the Smelly and Obsidian Gladiator titles!

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Voice of the Silent Star - New Aberrus Raid Cloak Steals Allies Stats

Voice of the Silent Star is a new cloak dropping from the Aberrus raid on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR. In addition to having a high item level, this very rare drop can steal secondary stats from allies, giving them to yourself instead!

Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible Raid Loading Screen in Patch 10.1

We've datamined the Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible raid loading screen!

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Djaruun, Pillar of the Elder Flame - Unleash Waves of Lava with a New Aberrus Raid Polearm

Ignite the Elder Flame to unleash waves of ancient lava with Djaruun, Pillar of the Elder Flame! This very rare agility polearm from Rashok, the Elder is another special effect weapon players can obtain in Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible in Dragonflight Patch 10.1.

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Numerous New Achievements on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR

There are several new achievements on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR, covering quests, exploration, reputation, collections, and new dragon races!

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Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 Hotfixes for March 22nd - Many Bug Fixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes bug fixes to classes, dungeons, and the Zskera Vaults.

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New Secret: Craft Previously Unobtainable Zul'Gurub Drops in Patch 10.0.7

With Patch 10.0.7, you're able to return to Zul'Gurub and learn many of its ancient secrets - Including the ability to craft many original Zul'Gurub drops that were unavailable for years!

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Void and Old God References in Aberrus

In the Aberrus raid, several Void references can be found, including in both the Neltharion fight and the final boss fight against Sarkareth!

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How to Speed-Run Your Orc and Human Reputation for Heritage Armor

One of the requirements to unlock the Orc and Human Heritage Armor questlines is to have Exalted Reputation with each race's faction. We cover how to do this as fast as possible in this short guide.

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We Love This Fan-Made Rogue Pirate Transmog that Took Six Years to Perfect!

Complete with treasure chest, a parrot on the shoulder and the Jolly Rodger flag, this Outlaw Rogue ensamble is possibly the best pirate transmog we've ever seen!

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Patch 10.1 - Epic Quality Crafted Gear Item Levels in Season 2

In Patch 10.1, players will be able to upgrade their crafted gear to much higher item levels! Depending on the Optional Reagents that they use, they will be able to craft an item with an item level as high as 447.

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Expectations for the Diablo IV Open Beta - Queue Times, Maintenance, Bugs

Blizzard has issued a statement regarding what to expect as we head into Open Access Weekend tomorrow - read on to find out more about potential queue times, maintenance, and bugs!

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More Primordial Stone Buffs in Hotfixes - Periodic Effects Can Now Crit

About 30 minutes ago, Blizzard has buffed Primordial Stones once again, making some of the Stones now able to crit!

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Class Tuning Hotfix - Affliction Warlock Corruption Bug Fixed

Another class tuning hotfix has been pushed to live servers which fixes the Affliction Warlock corruption bug, nerfing the damage output of the spec, especially on AOE.

New NVIDIA Drivers Available - Download Now for Diablo IV Open Beta

NVIDIA has released new graphics drivers ahead of the Open Beta Weekend for Diablo IV - update now to ensure smooth gameplay and fix the risk of damage to your GPU!

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Even More Primordial Stone Buffs in Hotfix - Buffs to Many More Stones

It seems that Primordial Stones are still undertuned as even more Primordial Stones have been buffed in a hotfix!

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Even More Primordial Stone Hotfixes - Buffs to Many More Stones

It seems that Primordial Stones are still undertuned as even more Primordial Stones have been buffed in a hotfix! Edit #1: Another hotfix nerfs the Humming Arcane Stone

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Winterpelt Totem Nerfed in Hotfix - Bug Fixed and No Longer Applies to Entire Raid

Another hotfix has gone out this morning, bug fixing the Winterpelt Totem and thus, nerfing the trinket.

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Even More Primordial Stone Hotfixes - Buffs to Many More Stones

It seems that Primordial Stones are still undertuned as even more Primordial Stones have been buffed in a hotfix! Edit #2: Another hotfix nerfs the Swirling Mojo Stone due to a bug fix.

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Best Leveling Builds for Diablo IV Open Beta - Barbarian, Rogue, Sorcerer

We're highlighting some of our favorite builds for the Diablo IV Open Beta - whether you play a Barbarian, Rogue, or Sorcerer, we have a guide for you!

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Increased Legendary Drop Rate During Diablo IV Beta Confirmed

Diablo General Manager Rod Fergusson has confirmed on Twitter that Legendary item drop rates are increased during Diablo IV's Open Beta test to provide a better player and testing experience.

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Done Doing Nothing! The Story of Baine Bloodhoof in 10.0.7 with Nobbel87

Nobbel87 has done another lore video, this time about the Baine questline Old Hatreds in Patch 10.0.7!

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Even More Primordial Stone Hotfixes (Pt 3)

It seems that Primordial Stones are still undertuned as even more Primordial Stones have been buffed in a hotfix! Edit #3: Some more nerf hotfixes.

Blizzard Confirms Today's Primordial Stone Tuning (Pt 4)

Blizzard has now officially confirmed the Primordial Stone tuning that has occurred today.

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New Battle Pets in Patch 10.0.7: Baby Mammoth, Lion Fish, and More

Check out these new Battle Pets found on the PTR for Patch 10.0.7. Gotta catch them all!

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The Story of the Embers of Neltharion - A Short Summary (Spoilers)

The chapter names of the main storyline for Embers of Neltharion have been datamined! While no little more than these names, we can already begin to speculate about the story of 10.1.

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Attention Crafters! - Public Work Order Change in Patch 10.0.7

Patch 10.0.7 has brought a significant change to the Public Work Order system. Players who are placing Public Orders no longer have to supply all reagents.

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Diablo IV Beta Rogue Speed Leveling Build Guide by Lucky Luciano

Wanna try out Rogue in the Diablo IV Open Beta? Wanna go fast? Then check out this Rogue Leveling Build Guide by Diablo content creator and speedrunner Lucky Luciano!

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Interactive World Map for Diablo IV Open Beta by Map Genie

Completionists, rejoice - Map Genie has developed an Interactive World Map for Diablo IV's Open Beta!

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Dragonflight Season 2 Dungeon Item Level Rewards - Better Weekly Loot at Lower Keystones

With today's build, Blizzard has added the first version of the item-level reward table for Dragonflight Season 2 keystone dungeons. A significant change for Season 2 is that lower keystones will give higher item-level options at the Great Vault compared to Season 1.

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Patch 10.1 PTR Datamined Tier Set Hotfixes - Mistweaver Monk and Preservation Evoker

Yesterday, a few Tier Set bonuses were hotfixed on the Patch 10.1 PTR including Mistweaver Monk and Preservation Evoker.

Diablo IV Open Beta Now Live Worldwide

Diablo IV Open Beta is now live worldwide!

Diablo IV Open Beta Known Issues - Queue Times, Server Status

Blizzard has updated their Known Issues threads ahead of Open Beta Weekend - we'll keep you up to date with the latest known bugs, issues, and fixes!

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Get Butchered During the Diablo IV Open Beta Weekend!

The Butcher, an iconic demon in the Diablo franchise, makes a terrifying return - get turned into Fresh Meat during the Diablo IV Open Beta Weekend!

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Lofi Beats to Treasure Hunt To - Blizzard Releases New Lofi Mix

Channel your inner Treasure Goblin and listen to Lofi Beats to Treasure Hunt To - new from Blizzard in collaboration with Redrozone!

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Blizzard Investigating Patch 10.1 PTR Raid Testing Instability

It seems the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 raid test servers are experiencing some heavy lag and instability, with players getting disconnected or being unable to stay zoned inside Aberrus altogether! Blizzard is currently investigating a fix.

Find Mounts and Mount Cosmetics in the Diablo IV Beta - Horses, Bardings, Trophies

Reports of mounts and mount related items dropping have been stable since Early Access Beta Weekend - we've rounded up all the reports we could find on drop locations!

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Blizzard Clarifies Philosophy on Public Work Orders and Recent Crafting Changes

In a recent Community Council Blue Post, Blizzard has clarified the reasoning for recent changes to Public Work Orders and why they have not allowed public orders to specify quality.

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Diablo IV Class of Choice Giveaway - Win a Limited Collector's Box!

Thirty lucky winners will take home a Limited Collector's Box in the newest Diablo Twitter giveaway - just Tweet your class to win!

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Upcoming Class Tuning Incoming on the Weekly Reset - Frost DK, BM Hunter and Warlock Nerfs

Blizzard has posted upcoming class tuning on the Weekly Reset which includes nerfs to Frost DK, BM Hunter and Warlocks.

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New Eyesight Customization in Patch 10.1 - Blind Options for All Races

In Patch 10,1, all races will have a new eyesight customization option, allowing characters to have one or two blind eyes.

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Diablo IV Open Beta Known Issues - Queue Times, Server Status

Blizzard has updated their Known Issues threads ahead of Open Beta Weekend - we'll keep you up to date with the latest known bugs, issues, and fixes!

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Blizzard Announces Ret Paladin PvP Nerfs Going Live Tonight

Blizzard has announced that due to overwhelming feedback the Ret Paladin PvP nerfs are going live tonight!

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Diablo IV Open Beta Known Issues - Queue Times, Server Status

Blizzard has updated their Known Issues threads ahead of Open Beta Weekend - we'll keep you up to date with the latest known bugs, issues, and fixes. Edit: on the evening of March 24th, Blizzard has addressed issues for Fullscreen users crashing and players unable to hear VO in game!

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Baine Bloodhoof and Mayla Highmountain Defend the Dragon Isles in Patch 10.1

Baine Bloodhoof and Mayla Highmountain are returning in Patch 10.1, helping defend the Ohn'ahran Plains from Fyrakk the Blazing's deadly primal assaults!

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The New Draconic Phial Cauldron Coming in Patch 10.1

Alchemists will be receiving two new Cauldron recipes in Patch 10.1! In this news article, we will be covering the new Draconic Phial Cauldron. This Cauldron will be wanted by many high-end players.

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New Achievements Datamined n Latest 10.1 PTR - Dungeon Teleports, PvP Titles, and More

Here are the new achievements that we've datamined on the Patch 10.1 PTR including achievements that awards Dungeon Teleports, Titles, and more.

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Diablo IV Class and Skill Overviews for Open Beta - Includes Druid and Necromancer

Can't decide which class to choose during the Diablo IV Open Beta Weekend? Check out our skill overviews for a taste of what they can do - now including Druid and Necromancer!

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Ashava the Pestilent Diablo IV Boss Guide - Mechanics, Tips, and Loot

The Diablo IV World Boss Ashava returns today - learn her mechanics, tips and tricks to survive, and what kind of epic loot you'll get when Ashava finally falls!

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New Cauldron of Extracted Putrescence For Crafters in Patch 10.1 - A Portable Altar of Decay

Alchemists will be receiving two new Cauldron recipes in Patch 10.1! In this news article, we will be covering the new Cauldron of Extracted Putrescence. This Cauldron will be wanted by any crafter who'd like to save themselves a trip to Brackenhide Hollow.

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Unique Class Mechanics in Diablo IV - Necromancer, Rogue, Sorcerer

Learn about each class' unique Mechanic in Diablo IV - from Necromancer's Book of the Dead to Sorcerer's Enchantment!

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Diablo IV Open Beta Known Issues - Rolling Restarts, Queue Times, Server Status

Blizzard has updated their Known Issues threads ahead of Open Beta Weekend - we'll keep you up to date with the latest known bugs, issues, and fixes. Edit: on the evening of March 24th, Blizzard has addressed issues for Fullscreen users crashing and players unable to hear VO in game!

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Diablo IV Leveling Overviews Now Live - Necromancer, Druid

With the Open Access Beta allowing us to play Druid and Necromancer for the first time, we're highlighting some of our leveling guides that will have you hitting level 25 in no time!

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Farm "Wrathful" Osgar Reede for Highest Level Loot in Diablo IV Open Beta

The best loot in Diablo IV Open Beta isn't found on Ashava or gambling with obols - it's found on Osgar, a level 35 mob southwest of Nostrava!

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New Niffen Cosmetic Hat Models on Patch 10.1 PTR

The Niffen are a friendly race of mole people we'll encounter in Patch 10.1, and we've datamined transmog models for their fabulous hats.

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More Aberrus Raid Encounter Journal Updates in Patch 10.1 PTR

The encounter journal for the new raid Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, has been updated in the latest Patch 10.1 PTR bulid.

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Heritage Questlines Introduce Updated Models for Aggra and Vanessa VanCleef

Updated models for Aggra and Vanessa VanCleef in Patch 10.0.7 represent their characters' growth and personal changes experienced throughout the Orc and Human Heritage Armor questlines.

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Turn Your Extra Primal Focus into Reputation in Patch 10.0.7

In Patch 10.0.7, Blizzard has introduced a new set of quests to turn your unused Primal Focus and Concentrated Primal Focus into Reputation.

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Public Work Order Changes & 10.0.7 Gold Making - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 271

This week's big economy news is the ever developing changes to the Work Order System and we look at what it means, the philosophies behind it and what could potentially be done differently.

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Diablo IV Epic Kills Giveaway - Win a Limited Collector's Box!

The Diablo Twitter account is running another Limited Collector's Box giveaway - respond to their tweet and bring home that Legendary loot!

Overwatch 2 Dev Blog - Reflections: Supports, Competitive, Rewards

Aaron Keller, the Game Director for Overwatch 2, put out a developer blog reflecting on Overwatch 2's journey since launch, including Supports, collaborations, matchmaking, and rewards.

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Lionguard Title - Extra Human Heritage Armor Questline Reward

Players who complete the Patch 10.0.7 Heritage questlines receive a special reward, separate from their race specific armor sets. While Orcs earned a customizable Clan Banner toy, Humans are awarded the Lionguard title.

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Diablo IV Ashava World Boss - World First Hardcore Solo Kills!

While Ashava ripped through many adventurers like paper, two Hardcore players went where no one else had gone - and won!

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Undocumented Fix in Patch 10.0.7 - Transmute: Order to Elements

We have another great undocumented profession change in Patch 10.0.7! The Alchemy Transmute, Transmute: Order to Elements, has been changed to now reflect it's tooltip properly.

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Honoring Orc Ancestors: Durotan, Draka, Saurfang and Others in the Orc Heritage Questline

In an emotional quest during the Orc Heritage Questline, an offering to the Ancestor leads to a surprise visit from the spirits of Durotan, Draka, Saurfang, and more!

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The AWC & MDI Dragonflight Season 1 Global Finals Start March 31!

The Dragonflight Season 1 Finals for AWC and MDI begin this week! Here's everything you need to know.

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No Mats; No Make Addon Spotlight - Shows Public Work Orders Without Mats Provided

A new addon may help players who help fulfill work orders, as it will highlight Public Work Orders that don't have all the mats provided.

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Diablo IV Act 1 Speedrun World Record - Beta Sorceress Gameplay

Youtuber Kano has set the world record for clearing Act 1 while Diablo IV is still in Beta - will anyone be able to beat them when the game fully launches?

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A Look At the X45-Heartbreaker Drop Changes in Dragonflight

With Love is in the Air behind us, it is a goodtime to look at the data and feelings left behind by the X-45 Heartbreaker acquisition changes in 2023.

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Class Tuning Update - Demonology Buffs Not in PvP

Blizzard has updated the class tuning post, noting that the Demonology Warlock buffs are not affecting PvP combat.

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New Aberrus Raid Cosmic Void Skybox Datamined in Patch 10.1

In a continuation of our Void references found within Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible raid, a new Cosmic Void skybox has been datamined on the Patch 10.1 PTR.

Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 Hotfixes - Wise Mari, Class Bug Fixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes bug fixes for Wise Mari, Classes and more!

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Updated Legendary Quest Markers and New Icons on Patch 10.1 PTR

We've found a some new icons and updated legendary quest markers coming in Dragonflight Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion.

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Alternate Color Scheme for Neltharion's Plate Helm and Shoulders

We've found an alternate color scheme for Neltharion's plate helm and shoulders, further suggesting that the appearance will be obtainable by players somewhere in Dragonflight Patch 10.1!

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 15 - Patch 10.0.7 Release

Today we will look at the DPS balance on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of March 21st. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics for Dragonflight Season 1.

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Elite Boss Affixes Overview for Diablo IV Now Live - Hellbound, Plaguebringer, Suppressor, and More

When you're in the middle of a mob of demons, knowing your enemy can mean the difference between life and death - learn about Elite Boss Affixes with our guide!

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New Shadow Flame Weapon Enchant & Transmog Coming in Patch 10.1

A new Shadow Flame Weapon Enchant and spell effect are coming in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion.

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Six Weeks of Turbulent Timeways Starts Today with Cataclysm Timewalking

The Turbulent Timeways Timewalking Event is now live! For the next six weeks and beginning with Cataclysm content, players will earn Heroic Vault of the Incarnates caches while experiencing each Timewalking event from the Burning Crusade through Legion.

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WoW Esports 2023 Anthem (Remix)

With the Dragonflight Grand Finals starting on March 31st, Blizzard has released a remix of the WoW Esports 2023 anthem!

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Undocumented Class Tuning Hotfixes on Live Servers - Balance Druid and Frost Mage

Some undocumented class tuning has been hotfixed onto live servers includes Balance Druid and Frost Mage changes.

New Season 2 Mythic+ Affixes Revealed - Quaking, Grievous, Volcanic Removed

Blizzard has announced the new Season 2 Mythic+ affixes and that Quaking, Grievous, and Volcanic have been removed.

Dragonflight Embers of Neltharion PTR Development Notes

Blizzard released development notes for this week's Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion PTR build, including new affixes and Aberrus tier set changes.

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Increased Thresholds for Aberrus Weekly Great Vault Raid Loot in Patch 10.1

We've datamined increased Raid Boss Defeat thresholds for the weekly Great Vault for Aberrus in Patch 10.1.

Patch 10.1 PTR Datamined Class and Tier Changes Build 49184

Here is the class and tier changes for this week's Patch 10.1 PTR build!

Primal Fang - New One-Handed Sword on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR

We've datamined an amazing looking new one-handed sword on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR! The Primal Fang is a molten blade of flame and stone, with embers sparking off its edge.

Blizzard on New and Upcoming Tier Set Bonus Changes - Holy Priest Redesign & Outlaw Tuning Coming Soon

Blizzard has released development notes highlighting all the Season Tier Set Bonus redesigns and tuning coming in this week's PTR builds as well as an upcoming redesign for Holy Priest's Tier Bonus and additional tuning for Outlaw Rogue's Tier Bonus.

Aberrus Raid Testing Schedule Updated for Thursday, March 30th - Mythic Kazzara & Zskarn

Blizzard has issued an update for Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR raid testing schedule for this Thursday, March 30th. Two bosses will be available for testing on Mythic difficulty, beginning at 1 PM PDT / 10 PM CEST.

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Spell and Skill Intensity Confirmed - Dynamic Player Skills VFX in Diablo IV

Associate Art Director for Diablo IV Daniel Briggs confirms that dynamic player skill visual effects will still be in Diablo IV - and the previews look incredible!

New Affix Datamining for Season 2 Mythic+- Afflicted, Entangling, Incorporeal

Here's what we've found out about the new affixes coming in Dragonflight Season 2 from spell data!

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New Highland Drake Elementium Customization from Aberrus Raid in Patch 10.1

The Elementium Drake transformation has been added in the latest Embers of Neltharion Patch 10.1 build! It will be a drop from the Aberrus raid.

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PvP Play With The Blues in Random BGs & Rated Solo Shuffle on the 10.1 PTR - Friday March 31st

Blizzard has announced focused PvP testing on the 10.1 PTR with a 'Play with the Blues' event on Friday, March 31st at 3PM PDT. Queue up with developers for Random Battlegrounds and Rated Solo Shuffle.

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Many Unique Decrypted Cosmetic Models on 10.1 PTR - Future Trading Post Items?

The latest 10.1 PTR build has added some interesting decrypted cosmetic models on the PTR, including a Silver Hand helm and high resolution Headmaster's Charge staff.

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Many New Profession Window Improvements in Patch 10.1 PTR!

In the latest Patch 10.1 PTR build, there have been many changes and improvements to the profession window including the ability to shrink it down, a new Spark slot when crafting gear, and added requirements for different Optional Reagents.

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The Founding of Toghusuq Village - Heroes of Warcraft III in the Ohn'ahran Plains

Following the conclusion of Baine Bloodhoof's Old Hatreds questline in Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7, the Founding of Durotar heroes from Warcraft III have come to help the Tauren and Centaur rebuild Toghusuq Village!

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New Achievement Rewards in Patch 10.1 - Family Battler, Season 2 Master, Cavern Clawbbering

With this week's build, Blizzard has added many new achievement rewards to Patch 10.1. These rewards include new toys, new pets, and the new Dragonflight Season 2 Master achievement mentioned in Patch 10.1 interviews.

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WotLK Classic Hotfixes - Albino Snake and Meteorite Crystal

Blizzard has pushed a hotfix for Wrath of the Lich King Classic, addressing a unique interaction between Albino Snake and Meteorite Crystal.

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New Secret Discovered - Phoenix Wishwing Battle Pet

The WoW Secret Finding Discord have discovered a new secret battle pet, Phoenix Wishwing!

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Cause Without a Rebel Questline in Patch 10.1 (Story Spoilers)

In Patch 10.1, a new side story has been added involving rebelling dragonkin. We did the questline and bring you all the details! Story spoilers.

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"New" Datamined Mount in Patch 10.1 - A Legendary Comeback

Besides the usual patch-to-patch mount additions, Patch 10.1 may add a different mount that players have been asking for a while.

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Blizzard Reworks Windwalker Monk Tier Set 4 Piece Bonus in Hotfix - 10.1 PTR

Blizzard has hotfixed a brand new Windwalker Tier Set 4 piece bonus onto the Patch 10.1 PTR!

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Explosive Affix Changes in Dragonflight Mythic+ Season 2 on Patch 10.1 PTR

In addition to the brand new affixes in Dragonflight Season 2, the Explosive affix is getting some changes in Dragonflight Season 2 Mythic+ including one new change discovered through datamining.

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Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 Hotfixes for March 29th - Class Bug Fixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes class bug fixes.

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Fyrakk Doesn't /Kiss and Let You Live to Tell

We previously reported on how dangerous it was to be rude to Fyrakk the Blazing, but it turns out the primal incarnate isn't overly fond of affection either and blowing a /kiss can have red-hot results!

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New Crafted PvP Goggles for Engineers in Patch 10.1

In Patch 10.1, Engineers will be able craft four new PvP Obsidian Combatant Goggles.

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WotLK Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Week 10 Ulduar

Today we will look at the DPS rankings in the tenth week of Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic on Ulduar during the week of March 21st. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Ulduar statistics.

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Human Heritage Questline Differences for Players Who Obtained the Original Drakefire Amulet

Players who completed the original Drakefire Amulet questline in Vanilla WoW experience a slightly different version of the Human Heritage questline!

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WoW Loot for Prime Gaming Members: Get the Big Battle Bear

Starting today until April 27, 2023, Amazon Prime Gaming members can earn the Big Battle Bear mount by linking their Blizzard Battle.net account!

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Test Entangling and Afflicted During the Mythic+ PTR Testing Weekend - March 30th - April 3rd

Blizzard has announced Mythic+ testing on Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR realms this weekend, in which players can customize keystones and try the new Incorporeal and Entangling affixes!

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Diablo IV Stronghold Guides Now Live - Kor Dragan, Malnok, Nostrava

Strongholds, a new feature in Diablo IV, are areas with challenging content, wicked bosses, and amazing loot - learn more with our Stronghold guides!

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Diablo IV Xbox Series X Bundle Announced - Pre-Purchase Now!

Blizzard has partnered with Microsoft to create a Diablo IV Xbox Series X Bundle - available now for pre-order!

Even More Decrypted Cosmetic Models on 10.1 PTR - - Future Trading Post Items?

We've datamined even more cosmetic models that were recently decrypted on the 10.1 PTR, including totem backpacks and a chainmail tabard.

First Look at New (and Updated) Affixes in Dragonflight Mythic+ Season 2

Here's a first look at the 3 new affixes coming in Dragonflight Mythic+ Season 2, and a look at the updated Explosive affix.

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First Look at New Affixes in Dragonflight Mythic+ Season 2 - Entanging, Afflicted, Incorporeal

Here's a first look at the 3 new affixes coming in Dragonflight Mythic+ Season 2, and a look at the updated Explosive affix. Edit #1: Explosive health was just nerfed by 30%.

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Upcoming Paladin PvP Tuning: Judgments of the Pure No Longer Benefits Allies

Blizzard is making another adjustment to Paladin performance in PvP in Dragonflight, changing Judgments of the Pure to only affect the Paladin and no longer benefit allies. The change is planned to go live with the next weekly reset.

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Amazon Prime Gaming Reveals New Warcraft Rewards Every Month for a Year

Blizzard recently announced a new promotion awarding Amazon Prime Gaming members with the Big Battle Bear TCG mount. According to the Prime Gaming Twitter account, however, this is just the start of a year-long promotion offering new rewards each month!

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Stump Sean: New World of Warcraft Trivia Show

Blizzard has released the first episode of a new webseries, Stump Sean, in which three WoW superfans play trivia against each other and Blizzard Loremaster Sean Copeland.

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New Mounts from Patch 10.1 - Rock Sporebats, Slugs, PvP Mounts

In the most recent PTR build, Blizzard has added seven new mounts, which consist of updated versions of rock sporebats and slugs, as well as the three new Seasonal PvP mounts.

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Mount and Battle Pet Rewards from Niffen Renown in Patch 10.1

The Loamm Niffen is a new renown track in Embers of Neltharion, and the latest PTR build added models for the mount and battle pet rewards!

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Third Evoker Specialization Theory Supported by New Neltharion Voice Lines

We've datamined some new Neltharion voice lines which support the previous theory of a Third Evoker spec focused on support and augmentation.

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Diablo IV Interview with Kripparrian - MMO Aspects, End-Game, D3 Comparison

We sat down with Kripparrian, World First Hardcore Inferno Diablo slayer and ARPG veteran, to talk about the Diablo IV Open Beta and the potential future of the game!

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Overwatch 2 Very Serious April Fools Game Mode Now Live

The Overwatch 2 April Fools game mode is now live, featuring highly experimental gameplay changes, new role passives, and new ultimate ability voice lines.

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Upcoming Ulduar Tuning - Algalon Nerf to Compensate for Dodge Bugfix

Blizzard has announced an upcoming Algalon nerf to compensate for a bugfix.

April Trading Post Rewards Revealed - Magenta Cloud Serpent

The April Trading Post rewards have been revealed which includes the Magenta Cloud Serpent!

Blades of Elune - April Monthly Reward for Completing Traveler's Log

Blizzard has revealed that the special monthly reward for completing the Trader's Log is the Blades of Elune, a 1-Handed weapon transmog!

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Diablo II: Resurrected On Sale Now - PlayStation, Xbox

Can't wait to dive into Diablo IV in June? Pass the time with Diablo II: Resurrected, on sale for PlayStation and Xbox consoles now!

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WotLK Classic Hotfixes - Find Fish and Meteorite Crystal

Blizzard has pushed a hotfix, addressing the Find Fish interaction with Metoerite Crystal, which was previously fixed with Albino Snake.

Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 Hotfixes for March 31st - Paladin Cooldown Bug Fix

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes Paladin cooldown bug fixes.

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Sniff N Seek Available For Testing in the Patch 10.1 PTR - Dig for Treasure with the Niffen

Sniff N Seek is available for testing on the latest Patch 10.1 PTR! We did the tutorial dig and checked out on some of the available caves to dig for treasure.

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World of Warcraft Patch 10.10 Ten Fast Ten Spurious - Patch Notes

Blizzard has announced World of Warcraft Patch 10.10 Ten Fast Ten Spurious and posted Patch Notes.

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Easiest Trading Post Tasks to Complete the Traveler's Log - April 2023

Here are the easiest Trading Post tasks to complete the Traveler's log for April 2023 to earn the Blades of Elune Transmog and your Trader's Tender!

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The Frostwolves in the Orc Heritage Questline - Thrall and Aggra's Family

The Orc Heritage Armor questline revolves around recreating the ancient Draenor tradition of Kosh'harg for Azeroth. During this festival, ,the Frostwolves have a few tables - the most prominent one belonging to Thrall, Aggra, and their children!

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One Hell of an Art Contest - Check Out One Hell of an Art Gallery!

Now that Blizzard's One Hell of an Art Contest has concluded, take a look at some of the winners with the Diablo IV One Hell of an Art Gallery collection!

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Priests, Mages, and Shaman in the Orc Heritage Questline - Special Dialogue for Priests

Several notable Orc classes are represented in the Orc Heritage Armor questline - a Shadow Priest from the Shadowmoon Clan has a special dialogue for Priests!

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Diablo IV Respecs Won't Be "Prohibitevly Expensive"

Diablo General Manager Rod Fergusson has added context to the intentions behind Diablo IV's Respec system - respeccing skill points will not be prohibitively expensive.

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Drogbar Rocks and Stones - Wield the Might of the Drogbar in Patch 10.1

New tier sets are getting all the attention on the Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR, but there's another set bonus players will be able to obtain in Embers of Neltharion. Might of the Drogbar is a clever two-trinket set which channels the raw strength of the burly liftbros!

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Explore the Lore of 10.0.7 With Wowhead's Lore Companion - Now Live!

Embark on an epic journey through the Forbidden Reach with Wowhead's Lore Companion for Patch 10.0.7! Refresh important history behind the storylines, delve into all the hidden lore bombshells tucked away in journal entries and books, and discover all the lore tidbits you might have missed.

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Earn 100 Travel Points Completing Trading Post Tasks at the Darkmoon Faire!

The Darkmoon Faire is running from the 2nd to the 8th of April. Remember that Two Seasonal Trading Post Activities can be completed during this holiday!

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The Dragonmaw in the Orc Heritage Questline - Hope for the Future, Regret for the Past

In the Orc Heritage Questline, the Dragonmaw seem uneasy, aware of the weight of their clan's terrible legacy. But a new leader, and Kolgar Flameguard's presence, hints at a chance for redemption.

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Diablo IV Open Beta Stats - Ashava Deaths, Butcher Kills, Most Popular Classes and More

According to Blizzard, the Diablo IV Open Beta was officially the most successful Beta in the history of the Diablo franchise!

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Next Diablo IV Developer Stream Will Focus On End-Game Systems

According to Global Community Development Director Adam Fletcher, Blizzard's next Diablo IV Developer Stream will focus on end-game systems.

Creating Craftable Transmog Lists & Solutions to Work Orders - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 272

For this week's economy news, we look at a neat system using Wowhead and TSM to create a list of craftable transmog and look at a potential solution to crafting work orders.

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New Court of Stars Mythic+ Weakaura Auto-Selects the Correct Spy

Naowh has released a weakaura that will automatically select the correct spy in Court of Stars!

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Patch 10.0.7 - What We Like...and What We Don't

In the latest edition of "The Weekly Reset," Taliesin and Evitel talk about the good and the bad in Patch 10.0.7 - Primordial Stones, the Forbidden Reach, Zskera Vaults, Work Orders, and more.

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New Affixes in Patch 10.1 Revealed - Dratnos and Tettles Discuss

New Affixes have arrived on the 10.1 PTR, and this week's GG WoW video dives into the three new and one changed affix!

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WoW Twitch Drops and Prime Gaming Rewards Wishlist - TCG, Store, Promotion, Legacy Items

With Blizzard increasing the frequency of Twitch Drops and announcing a whole year of Prime Gaming rewards, we compiled a list of our wishlist for rewards from Twitch Drops and Prime Gaming rewards.

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Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion Goes Live on May 2nd!

Blizzard has announced that Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion goes live on May 2nd!

Abberus Raid and Dragonflight Season 2 Release on May 9th

Blizzard has confirmed the the Abberus raid and Dragonflight Season 2 release on May 9th, one week after launch.

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Best Leveling Builds for Diablo IV - Druid, Necromancer

After playing Druid and Necromancer for the first time during the Open Access Beta, we're highlighting some of our favorite builds that will have you hitting level 25 - and beyond - in no time once Diablo IV launches!

Dragonflight Mythic+ and PvP Season 1 Ending Soon

Blizzard has announced the end of season dates for Dragonflight Mythic+ and PvP titles.

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Wowhead Now Hiring - Diablo IV Writers

The Wowhead team is hiring Guide Writers for our Diablo IV site! This is a paid opportunity, with reimbursement for any new content you create, as well as updates to existing pages.

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Building A Block Gear Set Before Phase 3 Launches - WotLK Classic

Tanks are preparing Block Gear Sets now in Phase 2 WotLK Classic, before Trial of the Crusader launches in Phase 3.

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April Fools' Day 2023 Community Roundup

Another April Fool's has passed, and we're highlighting some of the pranks and gags from throughout the World of Warcraft community!

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Feral Druid Adjustments to Omen of Clarity - WotLK Classic

Blizzard has announced that within the next 24 hours they will be implementing a hotfix, making adjustments to Feral Druid talent Omen of Clarity.

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Lifeweaver, New Overwatch 2 Support Hero - Details Tomorrow

Season 4 of Overwatch 2 is arriving soon, and Blizzard has put out a teaser for the new Support hero, with more details coming tomorrow.

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Blizzard on MMR Inflation in Rated PvP

Blizzard has commented on MMR inflation in Rated PvP.

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Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 Hotfixes for April 3rd - Paladin PvP Changes & Evoker Bug Fix

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes Paladin PvP changes and an Evoker Ancient Flame bug fix.

WotLK Classic Hotfixes - Dodge Rating, Algalon, Omen of Clarity

Blizzard has shared the upcoming hotfixes, which we've previously covered. Dodge Rating and Algalon Tuning, which goes live with weekly restarts. As well as Feral Druid and Omen of Clarity changes, which is currently live for Feral Druids!

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Piece of Cheese: How to Successfully Negotiate with the Zskera Vaults Recipe Rat

The Recipe Rat is one of the puzzles that can be found in the Zskera Vaults. We go over how to successfully negotiate with this rat for the Deliciously Deviled Eggs recipe!

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The Bleeding Hollow in the Orc Heritage Questline - Visitors from Beyond the Dark Portal

The Orc Heritage Armor questline, some Bleeding Hollow members have come all the way from Outland to take part in the tradition of Kosh'harg!

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Dragonflight Season 1 DPS Rankings Week 16 - Mythic Vault of the Incarnates

Today we will look at the DPS balance on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of March 28th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Mythic Raid statistics for Dragonflight Season 1.

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Gladiator Dragonriding in Season 2 - Total Transformation Added

In a recent PTR build, Blizzard has added a new reward to achieving Gladiator in Season 2 - A Dragonriding Manuscript that unlocks the unique mount appearance as a Total Transformation for your Winding Slitherdrake.

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Race Change Now Available for WotLK Classic

With realms just coming up after miantenance, Race Change services are now available from the in-game shop menu. A single Race Change is $17.50, 3 Race Changes for $35, and 8 Race Changes for $80.

Diablo IV State of the Druid Class - What Needs To Change?

Diablo IV's Open Beta gave us great insights into each of the five playable classes - but none were as polarizing as the Druid. We have identified key problem areas of Shapeshifter Druid class design and asked ourselves: What needs to change to make Druid a better class?

Mists of Pandaria Timewalking - Five Weeks of Turbulent Timeways Remain

The Turbulent Timeways Timewalking Event continues this week with Mists of Pandaria! Five weeks of timewalking content remain, in which players can earn Heroic Vault of the Incarnates caches while experiencing each weekly Timewalking event from the Burning Crusade through Legion.

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Waveborne Diplomat’s Regalia - New Transmog Set in the WoW Store

The Waveborne Diplomat’s Regalia is a new nautical diplomat themed transmog set available for $20 USD in the battle.net shop and in-game store. Looking fancy is half the work of a diplomat, especially at sea, so go make some waves!

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Save Up to 50% with Blizzard's Spring Sale - Last Chance for Faction Pack Bundle

Blizzard has announced their Spring Sale, offering up to 50% off select items in the Battle.net shop and in-game store from now until April 18th. This is also the last chance to get the Faction Pack Bundle before it leaves the store for good!

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Lifeweaver Gameplay Trailer - New Overwatch 2 Support

The gameplay reveal for Lifeweaver has just been released, showing off his character design and strong utility abilities! He releases on April 11th, with the launch of Season 4.

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Mythic Razsageth Massive Nerfs on Weekly Reset

Mythic Razsageth has received some massive nerfs on the Weekly Reset, reducing the health of every mob on the entire encounter.

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Blizzard Responds to Season 2 Mythic+ Affix Feedback and Upcoming Changes

Blizzard has responded to the Season 2 Mythic+ affix feedback and noted some upcoming changes, especially to the brand new affixes.

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Dragonflight Patch 10.1 PTR Development Notes for April 4th - Class Changes and Tier Set Reworks

Blizzard has posted Patch 10.1 PTR Patch Notes for today which includes many more class changes and Tier Set Reworks!

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New Character Titles Coming in Patch 10.1 - Heir to the Void

Today's Patch 10.1 PTR build includes new titles including "Heir to the Void" and the Season 2 Mythic+ title.

Patch 10.1 PTR Datamined Class and Spell Tuning Build 48898

Here is the datamined class and spell tuning for today's 10.1 PTR build.

Patch 10.1 PTR Datamined Tier Set Changes Build 48898

Here are the datamined Tier Set changes for today's 10.1 PTR build!

Shadowflame Shalewing - Glory of the Aberrus Raider Mount

Although it doesn't look particularly imbued by shadowflame, the Shadowflame Shalewing mount will be awarded to players who complete all of the Glory of the Aberrus raider achievements in Dragonflight Patch 10.1: Embers of Neltharion.

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200 Guilds in the Combined Aberrus Hall of Fame for Patch 10.1

In this Patch 10.1 PTR build, the new combined Hall of Fame achievement reveals that the Hall of Fame has 200 spots for guilds in the Aberrus raid.

Winds of Sanctuary, Diablo Crossover Event in WoW, Rewards Baal'ial Battle Pet and Experience Buff

The latest 10.1 PTR build has added an intriguing new Diablo-themed event, Winds of Sanctuary, and rewards including the Baal'ial battle pet and experience buff!

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Diablo IV Updated Skill Overviews Now Live - All Classes

Trying to theorycraft a build for the launch of Diablo IV? Check out our Skill Overviews for every class - with updated tags, damage types, enhancements, and more!

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New Transmog Loot Option Coming in Patch 10.1

We've datamined a new Transmog loot option potentially coming in Patch 10.1. This new option will give transmog collectors slightly higher priority for transmog items, especially highly coveted items like tier tokens.

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Court of Stars Automatic Spy-Finder Weakaura and Macro Hotfixed

It seems that the Court of Stars automatic Spy-Finder Weakaura / Macro have been hotfixed and no longer work.