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Bring Weapon Arsenals to Pandaria Remix - The Much-Needed Quality-of-Life Addition

Many quality-of-life improvements have been made to Pandaria Remix for players - now, we're taking a look at final additions that could truly make this game mode great.

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Unique Item Changes Coming to Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR

In Diablo 4, Unique items will be receiving significant changes to their design philosophy. We are taking a look at all of the changes coming to Unique items in Season 5.

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Cataclysm Classic Hotfix - Elemental Shaman Tier 4 Set Bonus Temporarily Removed

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Cataclysm Classic, removing the Tier 4 Elemental Shaman 2-piece set bonus. In its bugged state, this set bonus would remain Best-in-Slot for the entirety of the expansion.

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All 16 New Class-Specific Legendary Aspects in Diablo 4 Season 5

Diablo 4's Patch 1.5.0 introduces 16 new class-specific Legendary Aspects coming to the game in Season 5.

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Dungeon and Raid Cantrips and Trinkets Coming in The War Within

The War Within features a wide variety of new special effect gear, commonly called cantrip items, and trinkets from the eight launch dungeons and upcoming raid tier, all of which are available for testing right now on Beta servers!

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South Seas & Goblin-Related Content Teased in Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR Datamining

With the latest Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR datamining, we have found several items that seem to be related to Goblins and The South Seas!

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Earthen NPCs Added to Thunderbluff in the War Within

The Earthen are the new playable race coming in the War Within. We've already highlighted several Earthen NPCs that were added to Ironforge, Stormwind, and Orgrimmar. More Earthen can be found in Thunderbluff now as well.

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Participate in the Midsummer Fire Festival for a Chance at Epic Loot

The Midsummer Fire Festival in Cataclysm Classic can reward some very strong items, including item level 353 Cloaks and the Frostscythe of Lord Ahune!

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Nightmare Dungeon Rotation Unchanged in Diablo 4 Season 5

According to PTR Patch 1.5.0 Patch Notes, Nightmare Dungeon rotation will not be changing in Season 5, meaning it will be the same as it was in Season 4!

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The Dawnbreaker - The War Within Dungeon Preview

Here is a preview of the The Dawnbreaker, a new dungeon in The War Within Expansion, located in Hallowfall.

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Ara-Kara, City of Echoes - The War Within Dungeon Preview

Here is a preview of Ara-Kara, City of Echoes, a new dungeon in The War Within Expansion, located in Azj-Kahet.

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Priory of the Sacred Flame - The War Within Dungeon Preview

Here is a preview of the Priory of the Sacred Flame, a new dungeon in The War Within Expansion, located in Hallowfall.

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Green Goblin Shredder Model Datamined in Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

We've datamined a brand new green Goblin Shredder model from the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR!

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TradeSkillMaster 4.14 Beta - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 332

This week we have a massive update from the TSM team with the release of 4.14 Beta of the TradeSkillMaster addon. We also dive into the possibilities of Concentration for The War Within and a quick guide into getting started in the Glyph market in Cata Classic.

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Weapon Changes in Diablo 4 Season 5 - Weapon Restrictions Per Class, New Inherent Weapon Affixes

Weapons in Diablo 4 Season 5 are receiving a big shake-up to not only their Inherent Affixes, but Class restrictions on use as well!

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The Stonevault - The War Within Dungeon Preview

Here is a preview of The Stonevault, a new dungeon in The War Within Expansion, located in The Ringing Deeps.

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Anduin and Faerin Conversations - Faerin's History, the Arathi Empire, and Wrathion

A side quest in Hallowfall involves learning a new kind of game from Faerin Lothar. During the game, we learn about Faerin's family, some troubling information about the Arathi Empire, and the reason why Anduin hasn't spoken to Wrathion for awhile.

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The Beast in the Ice Dungeon Update in Diablo 4 Season 5

Starting in Diablo 4 Season 5, players will be able to re-summon bosses without resetting their Dungeon, and The Beast in Ice's dungeon will be greatly shortened.

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World Bosses are More Resilient in Diablo 4 Season 5

According to PTR Patch 1.5.0 Patch Notes, World Bosses spawning throughout Sanctuary are going to be more resilient to damage in Diablo 4 Season 5 - hopefully no more one-shots!

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Alliance and Horde Forces in Khaz Algar - New NPCs in the Max Level Campaign

In our campaign to unite the Earthen, familiar faces from the Alliance and Horde have arrived in Khaz Algar to help train our new allies for the fight ahead.

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Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Now Available for Pre-Download on PC Battle.net

The Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR is now available for players to pre-download through the PC Battle.net launcher!

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The Rookery - The War Within Dungeon Preview

Here is a preview of The Rookery, a new dungeon in The War Within Expansion, located on the Isle of Dorn, inside the Capital City of Dornogal.

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New NPC Models in Diablo 4 Season 5 - Butcher, Council Members, Demons & Cultists

We've discovered some new NPC models in the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR, including an updated Butcher, Council Members, various demons, and cultists!

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Frostmourne Models Discovered in Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR

We've discovered two new models for Frostmourne in the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR - the legendary Blade of the Lich King may be crossing over from World of Warcraft into Diablo 4!

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New Weapon Models in Diablo 4 Season 5 - Butcher Weapons, All Weapon Types

We've found several new weapon models off the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR, including models for nearly every weapon type, as well as new updated weapon models for The Butcher!

Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.0 Datamined Changes - New Aspects, New Uniques, Class Tuning

We've datamined the changes in Patch 1.5.0, including all new Aspects, Uniques, and class changes!

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All New Uniques in Diablo 4 Season 5

Take a look at every new Unique item coming in Diablo 4 Season 5!

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All New Legendary Aspects in Diablo 4 Season 5

Take a look at every new Legendary Aspect coming in Diablo 4 Season 5!

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All Season Journey Rewards Coming in Diablo 4 Season 5

With the pre-download of the Season 5 PTR, we have uncovered some of the Season Journey rewards coming to Diablo 4 Season 5 on August 8th!

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New Tempering Manuals Discovered in Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR

We've discovered new Tempering Manuals for every class in the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR!

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New Consumable Enhances Player Power During Infernal Hordes - Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR

Fresh from the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR comes a new consumable type that appears to enhance players' strength when fighting through the Infernal Hordes!

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Class-Specific Tier Tokens Discovered in Molten Core - Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

With the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR, we have been looking at the class requirements for Molten Core Tier tokens.

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All Diablo 4 Season 5 Battlepass Cosmetic Armor Sets Datamined

We've datamined all Diablo 4 Season 5 Battlepass armor sets - take a look!

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Darkflame Cleft - The War Within Dungeon Preview

Here is a preview of the Darkflame Cleft, a new dungeon in The War Within Expansion, located in the Ringing Deeps.

Seasonal Rewards from Delves in The War Within Season 1 - Void Airship, Cloak Transmog

With a recent War Within beta build, Blizzard re-added the rewards to the Season 1 Delve achievements we previously found, the Void Dirigible transformation and the Zekvir's Raptorial Spine cloak transmog.

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Brand New Xal'atath Affixes in War Within - Bolstering and Sanguine Removed

Blizzard has revealed a brand new affix system which includes Xal'atath themed affixes, and the removal of Bolstering and Sanguine!

The Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR is Now Live!

The Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR is now available to PC Battle.net players! This PTR introduces new Uniques, class changes, a brand new endgame mode, and more!

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Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Known Issues - Beast in Ice, Infernal Hordes

Blizzard has released a Known Issues post for the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR, detailing gameplay issues with The Beast in Ice and the new Infernal Hordes.

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The War Within Mythic+ Affix Update: Fortified and Tyrannical Active in +10 Keystones

Blizzard has updated their initial Mythic+ Affixes in The War Within blue post to clarify that while Fortified and Tyrannical initially alternate, both will become active at +10 keystones.

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Streamer Reactions to PTR Patch 1.5.0 Datamine in Diablo 4 Season 5

We've datamined Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.5.0 changes, and the community response to these changes has been incredibly positive - content creators across the board have a lot to say!

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Major Shamans Changes to Arrive in Next Week's Beta Build

In a new blue post regarding the state of Shaman in The War Within, Blizzard has confirmed that the majority of its class changes will be implemented and ready for testing in next week's Beta build, though some initial tuning hotfixes will arrive sooner.

The War Within Beta Development Notes for June 25th - Major Reductions to Avoidance and Leech

Blizzard has released new development notes for The War Within Beta as of June 28th, which includes more class tuning, including several class changes and a major reduction to Avoidance and Leech effects!

First Look at The War Within Expansion Login Screen

We have a first look for the The War Within login screen! It is not available on the beta client yet, so spoiler warning!

War Within Beta Datamined Class and Spell Changes for June 25th - Leech & Avoidance Nerfs

Here are the datamined class changes for today's War Within Beta build including the leech and avoidance nerfs.

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PvP Honor and Crafted Gearing Updates in The War Within

Blizzard is making big changes to PvP in The War Within, allowing Honor to be traded and introducing new crafted PvP gear using honor and conquest purchased reagents instead of weekly crafting sparks!

Talent Calculator Now Updated for Latest Beta Build - New Talents & Hero Talent Tuning

Wowhead's War Within Talent Calculator is now updated for today's Beta build with all the latest talent changes!

First Look at The War Within Expansion Login Screen

We have a first look for the The War Within login screen! It is not available on the beta client yet, so it may not be final.

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First Look at New Xal’atath's Bargain Mythic+ Affix

Here’s a first look at the new Xal’atath's Bargain Mythic+ Affix in the War Within! Reminiscent of Razsageth sparks, it requires using all your group tools to stops waves of casts in exchange for a major buff.

Wowhead Diablo 4 Build Planner Now Updated with Season 5 PTR Data

Wowhead's Diablo 4 Build Planner is updated with Season 5 PTR data, allowing you to theorycraft builds for Patch 1.5.0!

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UI Improvements on The War Within Beta - Search Boxes, Map Legend

Today's beta build brings many new improvements to the game's base UI, including a legend for the world map and search boxes for the Character Selection screen, Spellbook, and Questlog.

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Class Updates, World Buffs, and Season of Discovery Phase 4 Preview Video Coming Soon

WoW Classic Senior Game Producer, Josh Greenfield, has hinted that players should expect a Season of Discovery Phase 4 Preview video this later week!

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Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Down Time on June 26th

The Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR will be taken down tomorrow morning, June 26th, to address issues related to Infernal Compasses and Abyssal Scrolls.

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New Maps in the War Within Beta - Khaz Algar, Azj-Kahet, Dornogal & More!

h the the latest beta build, new maps were added including the world map for Khaz Algar, the Earthen capital and player hub of Dornogal, as well as Azj-Kahet and the City of Threads.

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Transmog UI Updates for The War Within - Ability to Filter for Any Class

With the expansion of the transmog system in The War Within, Blizzard has now added an option to see the transmog and sets collection from any class. This feature is almost necessary with War Within adding the ability to learn any transmog piece with any class, so it is an amazing addition.

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Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Class Predictions - Which Builds Could Be the Best?

With so many changes coming in Diablo 4 Season 5, our Class Leads give us their first impressions of the PTR changes - and predictions on upcoming best builds!

Season of Discovery Phase 3 DPS Rankings - Sunken Temple Week 12

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 18th for Phase 3 of Season of Discovery in Sunken Temple. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Sunken Temple statistics.

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Cataclysm Classic Phase 1 DPS Rankings - Tier 11 Week 4

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 18th for Cataclysm Classic Phase in Blackwing Descent, Bastion of Twilight, and Throne of the Four Winds. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Tier 11 statistics.

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Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Down Time Cancelled - Hotfix Will Be Live Shortly

Blizzard has canceled the planned downtime for the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR, instead opting to roll out hotfixes for Infernal Compasses and Abyssal Scrolls while the PTR is live.

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Class Balance Philosophy in Season of Discovery - Damage Output vs. Utility

With Season of Discovery Phase 4 on the way, class balance has been a hot topic, particularly around classes with additional utility and where they sit on the Damage Meters.

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Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Hotfix - Additional Sources for Infernal Hordes Compasses

Blizzard has released Hotfix Notes for the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR, which provides more sources for Infernal Hordes Compasses and fixes issues with Abyssal Scrolls.

The War Within Beta Development Notes for June 26th - Rogue & Shaman Hotfixes

Blizzard has released updated Development Notes for The War Within Beta, after several rounds of hotfixes increasing Rogue and Shaman damage! There have also been several unreported bug fixes to various classes.

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Shadow Priest Design Philosophy - Season of Discovery

With so many changes coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4, the community has been discussing Shadow Priest class balance and tuning extensively.

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Target-Farming Sources for All New Uniques in Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR

We've tested different target-farming strategies for the new Uniques on the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR - take a look at the best spots to farm!

The War Within Pathfinder Requirements Added - How to Obtain Steady Flying in Khaz Algar

With the latest The War Within Beta build, the Pathfinder achievement for the expansion has had its requirements added - And thankfully, they're very easy!

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NPC Crafting Orders Available for Testing on The War Within Beta

Blizzard has released NPC Crafting Orders for testing on The War Within Beta, and have made a post detailing how they work, the thought process behind them, and known issues.

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Blizzard Responds to Survival Hunter Feedback in War Within

Blizzard has responded to Survival Hunter feedback in War Within!

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NetEase Announces The War Within Begins in China on August 1st

In a streamed press conference, NetEase announced that retail WoW access in China will be restored on August 1st, during The War Within pre-patch, and offering a wide variety of compensatory bonuses to returning players!

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New Fire Resistance Enchants Datamined - Season of Discovery PTR

We have datamined two brand-new Fire Resistance item enchants coming with Phase 4 of Season of Discovery!

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First Look at NPC Work Orders in The War Within - Earn Materials and Recipes

New NPC Work Orders are available in The War Within, and this system will award materials and recipes upon completion!

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Might of Stormwind - New World Buff for Alliance Players in Phase 4 Season of Discovery

Blizzard has revealed a new world buff for Alliance players coming in Phase 4 Season of Discovery.

Season of Discovery Phase 4 Goes Live July 11th!

Blizzard has just released a new YouTube video and blog detailing all of the upcoming content, features, and changes coming to Season of Discovery when Phase 4 goes live on July 11th!

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Changes to Raid Lockouts Coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4

With the recent announcement that Season of Discovery Phase 4 will be coming on July 11th, Blizzard has also announced some changes to the Raid Lockout schedule. Starting in Phase 4, all raids will be reset twice weekly on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.

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Staggered Raid Release Schedule for Season of Discovery Phase 4 - World Bosses & Molten Core

Blizzard is planning to stagger the release of Phase 4 raids in Season of Discovery, with World Bosses debuting first and Molten Core a week after.

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July 2024 Trading Post Items - Diving Suit

Blizzard has announced the July 2024 Trading Post which includes new mounts, a Diving Suit transmog and more!

July 2024 Reward for Completing Traveler's Log - Trishi

The special reward for completing the Traveler's Log for July 2024 is the Trishi pet!

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New Daily Dungeon Currency Coming to Season of Discovery Phase 4

In Season of Discovery Phase 4, players will be able to earn a new currency, Tarnished Undermine Real, by killing level 55+ dungeon bosses daily.

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Treasure Goblins Will Have Improved Loot in Diablo 4 Season 5

Treasure Goblins are getting a number of improvements to their overall loot in Diablo 4 Season 5, including guaranteed Elixirs and Scattered Prisms!

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Profession Specializations & Crafted Item Updates Coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4

In their latest Phase 4 Preview video, Blizzard has announced some very welcome changes coming to Professions in Season of Discovery!

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR Development Notes - Mage, Warlock, & Hunter Adjustments

Blizzard has shared several adjustments coming to the Mage, Warlock, and Hunter classes in the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR.

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Changes Coming to Molten Core in Season of Discovery Phase 4

As Season of Discovery Phase 4 draws near, Blizzard has provided us with a Preview of what to expect in Molten Core, including some changes to difficulty and an extra boss!

Season of Discovery Development Team Discussing Phase 4 Raid Lockout Cadence

The Season of Discovery development team is re-considering the bi-weekly raid lockout cadence for Season of Discovery Phase 4.

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New Class & Spell Changes Datamined - Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

We've datamined all of the new class and spell changes from the latest build of the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR!

Changed Stats for Season of Discovery Phase 4 Datamined Dungeon and Raid Loot

We've datamined tons of item changes for Dungeon, Raid, and PvP gear in the latest Season of Discovery PTR build - take a look!

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New Icons from Beta Offer Potential Hints at Future Patch Locations - Goblins & Ethereals?

Recent builds of The War Within Alpha added new item icons with names, potentially suggesting new raid locations tied to Goblins and Ethereals in future patches.

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Iconic Class Weapons Updated in Season of Discovery Phase 4 - Benediction, Rhok'delar

The newest Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR build has launched, and with it comes a flurry of datamining discoveries - including the newest versions of some iconic Priest and Hunter weapons!

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More Reitemized Dungeon Loot Coming in Phase 4 Season of Discovery

In today's Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR build, Blizzard has added many dungeon loot drops with enhanced itemization from their original counterparts.

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New & Updated Profession Recipes Datamined From Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

With the latest build of the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR, we have been able to datamine more Professions Recipes!

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More Reitemized Molten Core and World Boss Loot Coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4

In today's Phase 4 build, Blizzard has added many raid and world boss epic loot drops with enhanced itemization from their original Classic counterparts.

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New Dungeon Encounter Coming to Season of Discovery in Phase 4

Blizzard has recently teased a "Dungeon surprise" coming to Season of Discovery Phase 4, and we might've just uncovered this new endgame secret.

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New Tarot Card Artwork Added for World of Warcraft: The Official Tarot Deck and Guidebook Pre-Order

The pre-order for World of Warcraft: The Official Tarot Deck and Guidebook has been updated with a preview of a few tarot cards featuring stunning artwork of WoW's iconic characters and locations.

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Trading Post August 2024 Rewards on The War Within Beta - Sentinel War Wolf, Kor'kron Nightsaber Mounts

On The War Within beta, the August Trading Post rewards are active. Here is a list of what could be coming.

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This Week in WoW for June 28th - July Trading Post Preview

This week in WoW, the July Trading Post begins soon. Check out the preview of what's in stock for July!

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Shadow of the Frozen Throne: Diablo Immortal x World of Warcraft Crossover - Earn Frostmourne Cosmetic

Blizzard has announced a World of Warcraft x Diablo Immortal crossover: earn the Frostmourne weapon cosmetic during the Shadow of the Frozen Throne event!

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR Development Notes - World Buffs, Paladin and Rogue Adjustments

Blizzard has shared several adjustments coming to the Paladin, and Rogue classes in the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR, as well a World Buff consumable being added to the Consumables vendor on PTR.

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More Class & Spell Changes Datamined - Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

After today's Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR Hotfix, we were able to datamine even more Class and Spell changes!

More Changed Stats for Season of Discovery Phase 4 Loot - BRD and Scholomance

Blizzard has pushed another round of stat changes for Phase 4 loot - today's update focuses on BRD and Scholomance loot.

Changes to Set Items & Bonuses in Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

With today's Season of Discovery Phase 4 Hotfix, we've datamined changes coming to some set items and bonuses!

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Crafted Fire Resistance Gear Changed to Bind on Pickup in Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

As a part of today's new Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR build, we've found that many crafted Fire Resist items have been changed to Bind on Pickup.

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New Fire-Themed Models Datamined in Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

In the latest Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR build, we've datamined two new fire-themed models!

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Diablo 2 is 24 Years Old - Sharing Our Fondest Memories

Diablo 2 was released exactly 24 years ago today! We asked the Wowhead team about their favorite times in the game and what they'll never forget, so stay a while and listen.

Reitemized Onyxia Rewards and UBRS Loot in Phase 4 Datamining

Blizzard is continuing with their adjustments to Phase 4 loot, revealing new versions of loot from endgame content. Today's update focuses on Onyxia rewards and drops from UBRS.

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Brand-New Epic Loot Coming in Phase 4 Season of Discovery

Blizzard has spent a lot of time recently tweaking the stats on existing Classic loot for Phase 4 Season of Discovery. But not all of the loot is a revamp of existing items, and in this post, we'll highlight some of the brand-new epics coming to Molten Core and Onyxia.

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Quel'Serrar Changes on the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

The iconic Quel'Serrar is getting some changes in Season of Discovery Phase 4 - take a look to find out which classes will be able to use it!

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Diablo: Book of Prava Releases October 1

Diablo: Book of Prava has received an updated release date, so we're taking a look at the freshly revealed cover and description of the newest installment in the Diablo lore series!

Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR Development Notes - Warrior Adjustments

Blizzard has shared several adjustments coming to Warrior Runes in the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR; including changes to Raging Blow, Consumed by Rage, Blood Surge, and Endless Rage.

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 Raid Lockout Update - Molten Core Weekly; Onyxia & World Bosses Bi-Weekly

Blizzard has decided to change Molten Core to a weekly raid lockout while keeping Onyxia & World Bosses bi-weekly in Season of Discovery Phase 4.

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR Development Notes - Druid & Shaman Adjustments

Blizzard has shared several adjustments coming to Druid and Shaman in the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR, including changes to Survival Instincts, Earth Shield, and Riptide.

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New Sword Model Found in Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

The model for a new sword, possibly related to the newest Dungeon encounter, has been datamined on the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR!

5 Tips to Help You Progress Through Endgame Content in Diablo 4 Season 4

While we've been diving into the new endgame content on the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR, we wanted to highlight what players can do right now in Season 4 to help progress The Pit!

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Elixir of Antivenin and Potion Changes in Diablo 4 Season 5

Among the many changes coming to Diablo 4 in Season 5, two Consumables that are receiving changes - Healing Potions and Elixir of Antivenin!

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Celebrate Pride with the 10th Annual Running of the Trolls

What better way to celebrate your Pride than running across Azeroth? The 10th Annual Running of the Trolls community charity event starts today at 6 PM PDT / 0100 GMT on Feathermoon-US, so roll your troll and come show your support a great cause!

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12 New Endgame Relics Coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4

A total of 12 new Librams, Totems, and Idols will be available to Paladins, Shamans, and Druids in the endgame of Season of Discovery Phase 4!

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Coppers the Kobold - New Vendor Pet in The War Within

One of the newest additions to The War Within Beta is an interesting new pet - It cannot battle, but it serves as a vendor that can repair your gear!

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Professions for Alts, NPC Work Orders & Flipping - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 333

This week we discuss profession combinations for alt armies and take a look at the new NPC Work Orders for The War Within. We also discuss basic flipping concepts and talk about what's next after Cataclysm Classic.

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The State of Sorcerers featuring Mekuna and Roxy - Diablo 4 Season 5

The state of Sorcerers on Diablo 4's Season 5 PTR looks grim. We've interviewed Mekuna and Roxy, two of the best Sorcerer players in the world, to discuss what's wrong with Sorcerers at the moment and how to improve the class in the future.

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Stats Caps for Remix: Mists of Pandaria - Maximum Useful Rating for Each Stat

With many players reaching endgame and finishing farming stats for their Cloak of Infinite Potential, it is a good time to highlight the limits of the rating system in WoW to help you maximize your character's stats.

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First Impression of the Survival Hunter Rework in The War Within - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Survival Hunter Writer, DoolB, breaks down the substantial rework to Survival in the War Within including Mastery, Gameplay, Talents, and more.

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Blood Moon and Nightmare Incursion Changes Coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4

Blizzard’s recent Season of Discovery Phase 4 Preview video details changes coming to the Blood Moon and Nightmare Incursion open-world events!

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The Great Push Returns for Dragonflight Season 4!

Blizzard has announced that The Great Push returns for Dragonflight Season 4 and this time, groups are REQUIRED to have a healer!

Warcraft Short Story: "Trials"

Blizzard has posted a new Warcraft Short Story called "Trials". The story follows Thrall who reflects on his own coming of age as he prepares the new generation to build on the legacy his friends built so long ago.

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New Navigation Accessibility Features Coming in Diablo 4 Season 6

New navigation accessibility features are set to arrive with Season 6, but Blizzard is using the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR to test them now - take a look.

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Easiest Trading Post Tasks to Complete the Traveler's Log - July 2024

Here are the easiest Trading Post tasks to complete the Traveler's log for July 2024 to earn the Trishi pet and your Trader's Tender!

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Shaman Talent Tree Updates on War Within Beta

It's finally here Shamans! The Shaman talent tree updates have been hotfixed onto the War Within Beta.

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Blizzard Confirms Shaman Changes Not Completely Finished

Blizzard has confirmed that the Shaman changes are not completely finished and they will be in the next Beta build!

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Blizzard Details Shaman Changes Coming to War Within Beta - New Skyfury Raid Buff

Blizzard has announced the changes coming to Shamans in the next War Within beta build including the new Skyfury Raid Buff.

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Vault of the Incarnates Weekly DPS Rankings - Dragonflight Season 4 Week 10

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Vault of the Incarnates during the week of June 25th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for Dragonflight Season 4.

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Anduin Gets a Facelift on The War Within Beta - Updated Model Smooths Sharp Chin

In a very important unannounced hotfix, Anduin has received another facelift on The War Within Beta, softening his dagger-like chin with a more rounded beard!

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Pre-Questing Guide for Season of Discovery Phase 4

With the release of Phase 4 on July 11th, many players have been preparing for the launch by pre-questing. For any players looking to do last-minute pre-quests, we've prepared a guide just for you!

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Character Restoration Temporarily Unavailable Starting in War Within Pre-Patch

Blizzard has announced that Character Restoration will become temporarily unavailable when the War Within Pre-Patch goes live.

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New Heroic Nerub-ar Palace Testing Set for July 3rd

Blizzard has announced additional Heroic Nerub'ar Palace testing for July 3rd.

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Who is Akarat in Diablo 4? Discussing Lore of the Vessel of Hatred Cinematic

In this Diablo Lore Spotlight, we cover Akarat, the wandering ascetic, whose teachings of the Inner Light were used to create the religion of Zakarum - and who may hold significance in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred!

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DurendilLeHunt Solo Beast Mastery Hunter Victory over Tindral Sageswift

DurendilLeHunt has released a new video featuring their 12-minute victory over Tindral Sageswift, surviving seeds, shields, and enrage to take down the raid boss completely solo!

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR Hotfixes - Class Tuning for Shaman, Warrior, Priest, Druid

A recent hotfix was recently pushed to the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR, and many class changes were datamined for Warriors, Shamans, Priests, and Druids - check them out!

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War Within Datamined Class and Spell Changes Build 55261 - Shaman Changes, Aura Buffs & Nerfs

We've datamined War Within class and spell changes for this build which includes Shaman changes, Aura buffs and nerfs, and more!

The War Within Beta Development Notes (July 2nd) - Many More Class Changes

Blizzard has posted The War Within Beta notes for today which includes many more class changes!

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The War Within Log-In Title Screen Music

With this late night Beta build for The War Within, we now have new title screen music to go along with the expansion log-in screen!

New In-Game Maps on The War Within Beta - City of Threads, Earthen Works, Nerub-Ar Palace

We've datamined several new maps on The War Within Beta for Azj-Kahet, the Earthen Works, the City of Threads, the Isle of Dorn, and the Nerub-Ar Palace raid!

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Magni Model Update on The War Within Beta (Story Spoilers)

Magni Bronzebeard has received another model update on The War Within Beta, but beware of story spoilers!

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The War Within Beta Hotfix Update - Demon Hunter Tuning & Shaman Talent Tree Changes

Alongside tonight's beta build were extensive hotfixes for Demon Hunters and Shaman. Unfortunately, our first round of datamining missed them, but we have them now!

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Site Updated for The War Within Beta Build 55399 - Shaman Talents and More

Wowhead has now been updated for this late night build of The War Within Beta, featuring all of the new Shaman updates, items, spells, and more!

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin & Evitel: War Within, New Mythic+ Affixes, Login Screen & More

This week T&E discuss the new Mythic+ affix Xalatath's Bargain, the datamined War Within login screen, and more...

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Season of Discovery Phase 3 DPS Rankings - Sunken Temple Week 13

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 25th for Phase 3 of Season of Discovery in Sunken Temple. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Sunken Temple statistics.

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Cataclysm Classic Phase 1 DPS Rankings - Tier 11 Week 5

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 25th for Cataclysm Classic Phase in Blackwing Descent, Bastion of Twilight, and Throne of the Four Winds. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Tier 11 statistics.

More Itemization Updates to Phase 4 Epic Loot - Band of Sulfuras, Eskhandar's Set

Blizzard has updated the stats on several more Phase 4 epics.

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR - Mage, Paladin, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, & Warrior Changes

Blizzard has updated the Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR Development Notes to include adjustments coming to the Mage, Paladin, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, and Warrior classes later today.

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Nerub'ar Raid Testing Boss Tuning and Changes

Here are the datamined changes for the Nerub'ar Palace bosses that are being tested again today.

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New The Great Push Trailer for Dragonflight Season 4 - Beginning July 5th

Blizzard has released a epic trailer for the upcoming event, The Great Push, beginning July 5th!

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Class & Spell Changes Datamined - Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

With a new Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR build, we have datamined the newest changes coming to Spells, Item Effects, and Runes for every class!

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15-Meter Lightforged Gorehowl Statue Revealed by Blizzard China

In commemoration of their renewed partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, NetEase has revealed their new "Lightforged Gorehowl" statue, engraved with messages from returning players and measuring 15 meters (nearly 50 feet) in length!

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Shaman Tank Dungeon Set & Paladin Illumination Changes - Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR

As a part of the latest Seasono of Discovery Phase 4 PTR build, we have datamined changes to the Shaman Tank Dungeon set, Paladin's Illumination spell, and the addition of Felstriker Felstriker.

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Dragonflight Hotfixes for July 3 - Massive Lunker Achievements Nerfed

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes nerfing Massive Lunker achievements!

Cataclysm Classic Hotfix - Premade Raid Groups Available in Group Finder

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Cataclysm Classic that allows players to complete the Bounce Achievement and makes premade group activities available through the Group Finder.

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Concentration Cap Raised to 1,000 in The War Within Beta

With today's The War Within Beta build, Blizzard has raised the Concentration cap for Crafting professions from 500 to 1,000!

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The War Within Profession Tree Calculator Now Live

Wowhead's The War Within Profession Tree Calculator is now live and updated for all new specializations coming in The War Within!

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Peculiar Fish in Hallowfall - Could Ozumat Rise Again?

Ozumat, the patriarch of all kraken, hasn't been seen since a glimpse of him in Battle for Azeroth, but a side quest involving a peculiar fish in Hallowfall makes us wonder if we soon see him again.

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 PTR DPS Rankings - Testwerk

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 25th for Testwerk on the Season of Discovery PTR. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs PTR Statistics.

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Celebrate 4th of July with Time Limited Sparklers in Cataclysm Classic

It is the 4th of July and tonight, to celebrate the final night of the Midsummer Festival in Azeroth a Fireworks Display will take place hourly in the skies above Orgrimmar, Stormwind City, Booty Bay, and The Barrens. During the displays, some new Holiday vendors will arrive!

Celebrate 4th of July with Time-Limited Sparklers in Season of Discovery on NA Servers

It is the 4th of July and tonight, to celebrate the final night of the Midsummer Festival in Azeroth a Fireworks Display will take place hourly in the skies above Orgrimmar, Stormwind City, Booty Bay, and The Barrens. During the displays, some new Holiday vendors will arrive.

Limited Time Transmog - Red, White, and Blue Sparklers Available July 4th Only

Before the Midsummer Fire Festival ends today, players can commemorate another holiday by collecting three special transmoggable sparklers, available from unique vendors throughout the 4th of July on both NA and EU servers!

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More Helltide Changes Coming to Diablo 4 in Season 5

Helltide will be receiving even more updates in Diablo 4 Season 5! Notably, Helltide Chests will have the possibility of dropping Mythic Uniques, and the drop rate on Baneful Hearts has been reduced.

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Azeroth Showing Memories of the Past on the Radiant Echoes The War Within Pre-Patch Event

The pre-patch event for the War Within, Radiant Echoes, has Azeroth showing us memories of the past and interacting with them once more. In this post, we're highlighting some of the memories players will face through this event!

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World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth - The Complete Collection Now Available for Pre-Order

Embark on an intrepid journey across Azeroth with a new deluxe boxed set of World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Complete Collection now available for pre-order.

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New Archon (Warcraft Logs) Web Tools for Cataclysm Classic

Archon has released a new website for Cataclysm Classic, updated with some really useful tools for Cataclysm Raiders.

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Thunderfury Will Not Be Changing in Season of Discovery Phase 4

As we prepare for Season of Discovery Phase 4, it has felt like every item has had some huge changes. So some players were relieved to learn that Thunderfury will not be changed.

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This Week in Warcraft - The Great Push Returns, New Warcraft Short Story, and More

This Week in Warcraft, The Great Push returns for Dragonflight Season 4, the Warcraft short story "Trials" has been released, and Blizzard has issued a warning that character restoration will be temporarily disabled during the The War Within pre-patch!

Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.4 Patch Notes - Tempering Manual Drop Rates Increased, Bug Fixes

Blizzard has released the patch notes for Diablo 4's Patch 1.4.4, including an increased Tempering Manual drop rate, bug fixes, and more! Patch 1.4.4 will be released on Wednesday, July 10 on all platforms.

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Balancing Solo vs Group Play in Diablo 4

We're take a look at the current state of solo vs group play balance in Diablo 4 and reflecting on Blizzard's original design philosophies regarding group play - take a look at our analysis and possible solutions to common quality-of-life issues.

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The Warcraft Movie is Back on Netflix

The Warcraft movie is back on Netflix! Released eight years ago on June 10, 2016, the live-action retelling of the first war between orcs and humans follow Anduin Lothar and Durotan as heroes set on opposite sides of a growing war.

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Crowd Pummeler 2-30 - New Engineering Mount in The War Within

The Crowd Pummeler 2-30 is the newest gold sink mount coming to Azeroth with The War Within - but thankfully, we've found some alternate ways to get materials!

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All Reitemized Dungeon Loot Coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4

We have compiled all the itemization changes to endgame dungeons coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4.

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All Reitemized World Boss and Onyxia Loot Coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4

We have compiled all the itemization changes to Lord Kazzak, Azuregos, and Onyxia coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4, comparing the Classic Era to Season of Discovery item tooltips.

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The State of Druids featuring AceofSpades - Diablo 4 Season 5

The state of Druids on Diablo 4's Season 5 PTR is mixed. While new "meta" builds are emerging, old bugs still prevail. We've interviewed AceofSpades, one of the best Druid theory-crafters on the scene, to discuss what's wrong with Druids and how to improve the class in the future.

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All Reitemized Molten Core Loot Coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4

We have compiled all the itemization changes to Molten Core epic loot coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4.

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New Crafted Profession Bags Available in The War Within

Tailors are well-known for their crafted bags every expansion. Players look forward to increasing their inventory space to fill their bags with even more items! In The War Within, Tailors will receive bigger bags once again as well as new and improved Profession Bags! These new 38-slot bags will allow crafters and gatherers to gain an extra buff to their primary professions.

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Dire Maul Tribute Buffs No Longer Dispellable In Season of Discovery Phase 4

In our latest Phase 4 PTR datamine, we have found a small but important change coming to Season of Discovery Phase 4 - Dire Maul buffs will no longer be dispellable!

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The New Engineering Gold Sink Mount - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 334

This week we discuss the new Engineering gold sink mount and look at gold making through levelling pets. We also discuss alt profession pairing and whether we should just make everything region wide now?

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The Story of the War Within with Nobbel87 (Spoiler Free)

Nobbel87's new video provides a spoiler-free overview of the Warcraft story leading into the upcoming expansion, The War Within.

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PSA: Spend Massacre Coins on Bloodstained Commendations Before July 9th - Season of Discovery

WoW Classic Senior Game Producer, Josh Greenfield, recently stated that players will no longer be able to purchase with Massacre Coins once the next Season of Discovery patch drops on Tuesday, July 9th!

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First Impression of the Beast Mastery Hunter Rework in The War Within - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Beast Mastery Hunter Writer, Tarlo, breaks down the substantial rework to Beast Mastery in the War Within including Gameplay, Talents, AoE and more.

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Allied Race Starting Zones Now Accessible to All Players

Portals to the previously race-exclusive Allied Race starting zones are now usable by players of all races!

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8-Hour Scheduled Maintenance Ahead of Season of Discovery Phase 4 Patch

Blizzard has announced an 8-hour scheduled maintenance for Season of Discovery on July 9th. Servers are expected to be down from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST.

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First Impression of the Marksmanship Hunter Rework in The War Within - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Marksmanship Hunter Writer, Azortharion, breaks down the substantial rework to Marksmanship in the War Within including Gameplay, Talents, Tier and more.

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Changes Coming to Resplendent Sparks in Diablo 4 Season 5

Diablo 4's Season 5 will bring changes to how Resplendent Sparks are awarded between character types when defeating Tormented Bosses for the first time.

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Why the Recent Enhancement Shaman Changes in The War Within Missed - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Enhancement Shaman Writer, Wordup, breaks down the changes to Enhancement in the War Within and why they fell short of expectations.

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Weekly Cache Rewards in The War Within

Blizzard has explained how the open world weekly caches in War Within work, noting that they will be giving players more options!

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The War Within Pre-Patch PTR Development Notes

Blizzard has posted The War Within Pre-Patch PTR development notes for today which includes class tuning!

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Datamined Class Changes on War Within Pre-Patch

Here are the datamined class changes for today's PTR build.

The War Within PTR Build 55478 Now a Release Candidate Build

The War Within PTR Build 55478 is now a Release Candidate build!

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Khaz Algar Added to Character Map Model & New Icons in the War Within

We've datamined the new character-held map that now includes the location of Khaz Algar as well as a few new tinker and manufactured part engineering icons.

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Mountain Thane and Dark Ranger Hero Talent Icons Updated

This week's beta build for The War Within has added two of the remaining updated hero talent icons for Hunter Sentinel and Warlock Soul Harvester!

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Previous Phase Skill Books Will be Purchasable From Vendors - Season of Discovery Phase 4

In Season of Discovery Phase 4, Books that were previously acquired through mid-level dungeons will be purchasable from a vendor.

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First Impression of the Restoration Shaman Rework in The War Within - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Restoration Shaman Writer, Theun, breaks down the substantial rework to Restoration in the War Within including the New Raid Buff, Talents, and more.

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First Impression of the Elemental Shaman Rework in The War Within - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Elemental Shaman Writer, HawkCorrigan, breaks down the substantial rework to Elelmental in the War Within including the New Raid Buff, Mastery, Talents, and more.

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Rob2628 Shares Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Feedback

Diablo Content Creator Rob2628 has recently shared a list of feedback regarding the Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR, going over the pain points and offering ideas.

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New Blue Mythic Fyrakk Mount - Free with 6-Month Subscription Bundle

A Blue version of the Mythic Fyrakk mount has been decrypted and Blizzard has announced that it comes free as part of a 6 Month Subscription Bundle!

Swoopy Owl Pet Available in Cataclysm Classic - 6 Month Subscription Bundle

Blizzard is including a new owl pet for Cataclysm Classic as a part of the 6-month Subscription Bundle. This pet is also available to purchase separately in the Shop!

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Class & Spell Changes Datamined for Phase 4 Season of Discovery Patch 1.15 Launch

With the launch of Phase 4 of Season of Discovery, we're hard at work datamining the latest class and spell changes - take a look!

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Dragonflight Season 4 Ending Soon - No Exact Date Yet

Blizzard has announced that Dragonflight Season 4 will be ending soon.

All Changed Stats in Season of Discovery Phase 4 Patch 1.15 - Raid, Dungeon, PvP Gear

With the launch of Season of Discovery Phase 4 and Patch 1.15 today, over 500 items have been changed - take a look at the latest datamined information on dungeon, raid, PvP gear, and more.

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Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.3 Notes - Blackrock Eruption Event, Raid Release Schedule, Reputation Upgrades

Blizzard has released official patch notes for Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.3, detailing the Blackrock Eruption event, the Raid Release Schedule, and more.

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"Horrible, Violent, and Stinky" - Beware the Kobyss in The War Within

As we venture beneath Azeroth's surface in The War Within, we will meet many strange and sometimes disturbing creatures. Everyone knows about the spider-like nerubians, but the kobyss are a special nightmare.

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Tier 0.5 Stat Updates - Season of Discovery Phase 4

With today's launch of Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.3, we have datamined some new changes coming to the Tier 0.5 set items in Season of Discovery Phase 4!

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All Reitemized Crafted Loot Coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4

We have compiled all the itemization changes to crafted gear coming in Season of Discovery Phase 4 - take a look at the new stats and effects.

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Tier 1 Sets for Every Specialization Datamined - Season of Discovery Phase 4

With the launch of today's Season of Discovery Phase 4 Patch 1.15.3, we have been able to datamine all the new Tier 1 sets for every Specialization!

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All Rune Changes in Season of Discovery Phase 4

Patch 1.15.3 has gone live this week with new Runes, Rune spell books, and changes to existing Rune slots - we've compiled an all-in-one list of Rune changes to existing Runes for Season of Discovery Phase 4!

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Famous Two-Handed Orc Axe Datamined in Season of Discovery Phase 4

During our latest Season of Discovery Phase 4 datamine, we've found another famous Two-Handed Axe item and model, once wielded by a certain Warsong chieftain!

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New Xal'atath Mythic+ Affix - Summons a "Void Emissary"

A new Xal'atath Mythic+ affixes has been datamined on the War Within Beta, this one summoning a Void Emissary!

War Within Beta Datamined Class and Talent Tuning Build 55522 - More Shaman Changes

Here is our datamined class and talent changes for today's War Within Alpha build which includes more Shaman changes!

Updated Season 1 Tier Set Bonuses in Latest War Within Build - Preservation Evoker & Enhancement Shaman

We've datamined updated War Within Season 1 Tier Set bonuses for Preservation Evoker and Enhancement Shaman.

The War Within Beta Development Notes for July 9th - More Class Tuning!

Blizzard has posted The War Within Beta development notes for today which includes more class tuning!

Priest Racial Ability Will Require One-Time Server-Wide Unlock - Season of Discovery

According to Blizzard, the new Priest Racial Ability in Season of Discovery's Phase 4 will involve a "one-time server-wide unlock!"

Blizzard Responds to Delve Feedback - Difficulty & Reward Tuning

Blizzard has responded to feedback on Delves announcing difficulty and reward tuning that is partially in today's build but will likely be ongoing.

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Healing Updates in The War Within - More Sustained Healing Profiles

In a new bluepost, Blizzard explains their reasoning for the healing changes in this week's The War Within Beta Development Notes, reducing percentage-based healing while increasing single target heals!

How the Voidbound Mythic+ Affix Works in War Within

Here's how the new Level 2 Mythic+ affix works in The War Within!

All Spell Books Available on New Vendor in Season of Discovery - Both New and Old

With the launch of Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.3 today, a new vendor has been made available for both Horde and Alliance that sells Skill Books which previously dropped in dungeons.

Mythic+ Affix Updates on the War Within Beta

Blizzard has announced Mythic+ affixes updates on the War Within beta which removed the Frenized affix, adds a new affix and nerfs the Ascendant affix!

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Season of Discovery Patch Launch Causes Ripple Bugs for non-SoD Realms - Normal and Hardcore Classic

While Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.3 has launched on Season of Discovery realms, some unintended buggy side effects seem to have manifested on non-SoD Classic realms as well.

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All Upgraded Reputation Profession Recipes - Season of Discovery Phase 4

We have collected all upgraded Reputation Profession Recipes coming with Season of Discovery Phase 4!

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Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.4 Now Live - 900MB Download Size

Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.4 is now available to download, including improved Tempering manual drop rate, categorized Tempered affix icons, bug fixes, and more!

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Weekly Nerub-ar Palace Tuning and New Abilities - New Private Auras

Here are the Weekly Nerub-ar Palace tuning changes which includes new abilities and Private Auras!

Space Saving Cosmetic Trinket Change in Season of Discovery Phase 4

With the release of Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.3, Blizzard has announced that fun, cosmetic Trinkets will now be reclassified to function as toys and able to be stored in the Keyring section of your bags.

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Season 1 Mythic+ Dungeon Tuning - New Abilities in Mists of Tirna Scithe and Siege of Boralus

Here are the dungeon changes for the Season 1 Mythic+ dungeons which includes new abilities in Mists of Tirna Scithe and Siege of Boralus, making the dungeon harder.

New NetEase Event Rewards Reporting ToS Breaking Behavior and Misconduct

In a renewed effort to combat cheating with the return of WoW in China, NetEase is running a special event throughout July, awarding Battle.net Balance to players who report activity that is against the terms of service, with a further ¥100,000 (roughly $14,000 USD) for reports that lead to legal action!

Mounts Newly Eligible for Upgrade to 100% Speed in Season of Discovery Phase 4

Patch 1.15.3 launched this week in preparation for Season of Discovery Phase 4, and three 60% speed mounts are eligible for an upgrade to 100% speed variants!

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Blizzard Responds to Feedback on Zen Pulse for Mistweaver Monks

Blizzard has announced that they'll be further increasing the proc rate of Zen Pulse reward good Renewing Mist management.

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Rebuilding the Foundations of Warcraft - Interview with PC Gamer

In an interview with PC Gamer, World of Warcraft Game Director Ion Hazzikostas discussed the change in design philosophy between Shadowlands and Dragonflight, throwing out lessons of the past to bring new ideas into The War Within.

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Thunderfury Model Size Adjusted on Classic Realms

With the launch of Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.3, eagle-eyed players have noticed a change to Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker - it's gotten significantly smaller.

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Classic Era & Hardcore Patch Notes - New Guild UI, Might of Stormwind World Buff, and Druid Polearms

Blizzard has released a patch that updates the Guild UI, introduces the Might of Stormwind World Buff, and allows Druids to learn Polearms on both Classic Era and Hardcore realms.

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Agility Added to Melee Hunter Tier 1 Set - Season of Discovery Phase 4

With a Season of Discovery hotfix, Blizzard has made changes to a few items, notably adding Agility to the Melee Hunter Tier 1 Set.

Hunter and Warlock Spell Changes - Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.3 Hotfix

Blizzard has released another round of hotfixes for Season of Discovery, this time tuning Hunter and Warlock spells - take a look.

Season of Discovery Hotfixes July 10 - Alchemy Specializations, Nightmare Incursion Mob Health and Experience Nerf

Blizzard has released hotfixes for Season of Discovery addressing Alchemy Specialization issues, Nightmare Incursion mob nerfs, and more.

Cataclysm Classic Hotfixes - Logging Fixed, Titan Rune Dungeon Activation, & Lil’ Deathwing Pet

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Cataclysm Classic which fixes issues with logging and allows owners of the Cataclysm Collector’s Edition to summon Lil’ Deathwing.

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World of Racetrack - Machinima Short by Hurricane

Famed machinamist Hurricane has released a short new video showing what World of Warcraft would look like if it were about racing. Welcome to the World of RACETRACK!

Some One-Handed Weapons Changed to Main Hand in Season of Discovery Phase 4

With today's Season of Discovery Hotfix, we've datamined changes coming to weapons in Phase 4, including some weapons being changed from One Hand to Main Hand.

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Bag Size Buffed in Season of Discovery - Bottomless Bag, Onyxia Hide Backpack

Players will have a little more space to work with in Phase 4 of Season of Discovery - Bottomless Bags and Onyxia Hide Backpacks are getting a size buff!

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Reviewing the Latest Retribution Paladin Changes in The War Within - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Retribution Paladin Writer, Bolas, discusses the recent Retribution in the War Within including the removal of Retribution Aura, secondary stats, AoE, and more.

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New Uncrowned Hideout in Dornogal - Valeera, Bartender Bob, Millhouse Manastorm, and More

A tavern in the new capital city of Dornogal has been discovered, containing members of the Rogue order hall and more!

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The War Within Credits Added on The War Within Beta

A recent War Within beta build has added the credit screen highlighting those who have worked on the upcoming expansion.

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Dungeon Leveling Guide Now Live - Season of Discovery Phase 4

Our Dungeon Grinding and Dungeon Cleave Guide for Season of Discovery Phase 4 is now live, and has been designed to help you level from 50-60 in dungeons!

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Nerub-ar Palace Raid Testing Update - July 11th Order of Bosses

Blizzard has posted a small update to today's Nerub-ar Palace Mythic raid testing schedule, swapping the order of bosses with The Silken Court being tested first and Nexus-Princess Ky’veza after.

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 Global Start Times

Season of Discovery Phase 4 goes live today at 1:00 pm PST/10:00 pm CEST, and Blizzard has listed the release time for several other time zones here!

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Earthen Voices - Flirts and Jokes Now Added to The War Within Beta

Earthen have received new flirt and joke voice lines in the most recent update to The War Within Beta! Just don't take them for granite!

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Nerub-ar Palace Raid Testing Update - Silken Court Nerfed

Blizzard is doing Mythic raid testing today and Silken Court has now been nerfed.

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 is Now Live!

Season of Discovery Phase 4 is now live! This patch allows players to reach level 60, introduces new Runes, and a new brand Dungeon!

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First New Rune Found in Season of Discovery Phase 4!

With Phase 4 now live, we have discovered the first new Rune in Season of Discovery's latest content phase!

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Season 1 Delves and World Great Vault Slot Now Available

Blizzard has announced that Season 1 of Delves are now available on the leveling Realms of the War Within Beta. Alongside that, the new World slot of the Great Vault is now open for testing.

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The War Within™ Pre-Patch Releases on July 23

Blizzard has officially announced that the War Within Pre-Patch releases on July 23rd!

Official Warbands Preview in War Within Pre-Patch - Many Account-Wide Things!

Blizzard has released an official Warbands preview detailing how currencies, transmog, achievements and more will work!

Official Preview of the Radiant Echoes Event in The War Within Pre-Patch

Blizzard has released an official preview of the Radiant Echoes event coming in the War Within Pre-Patch, and highlighting the cool rewards!

More Warband Login Screens Planned for Future

Blizzard has announced that more login screens are planned in the future for your Warband!

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New Ring Runes Available to Additional Classes - Season of Discovery Phase 4

Blizzard has released a Hotfix in Season of Discovery that allows more Classes to engrave various Ring Runes, including Arcane Specialization for Druids!

Ability to Transfer Characters to Other Battle.Net Accounts Gone with The War Within Pre-Patch

Together with the announcement of the Pre-Patch release date, Blizzard has also announced that the ability to transfer characters to other Battle.net accounts will be discontinued with The War Within Pre-Patch.

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Half of Phase 4 Runes Discovered - Day 1 Discoveries for Season of Discovery

Phase 4 of Season of Discovery launched today, and the hunt for Runes is on! Take a look at which Runes have been discovered so far for each class - we're about halfway there on discoveries.

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How to Unlock the Demon Fall Canyon Dungeon

With Season of Discovery Phase 4 now underway, find out here how to unlock and access the brand new Demon Fall Canyon Dungeon in Ashenvale.

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Where to Spend Tarnished Undermine Real Currency

Now that Season of Discovery Phase is live, players have started collecting Tarnished Undermine Real and are keen to find out where to spend them.

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Revisiting the New Darkmoon Deck Trinkets in The War Within - How to Obtain Cards & Sigil Embellishments

We're revisiting the infamous Darkmoon Deck trinkets now that we know their full effects and a bit more about how you'll obtain and use them next expansion.

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This Week in WoW - SoD Phase 4 Live, War Within Pre-Patch July 23rd

This Week in WoW, Season of Discovery Phase 4 is now live and The War Within Pre-Patch goes lives on July 23rd, with account-wide Warbands and a special Radiant Echoes event on July 30th!

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Pre-Raid Best in Slot Gear Guides Live for Phase 4 Season of Discovery

Our Class Writers have prepared Pre-Raid Best in Slot Gear Guides for every Class and Role combination in Season of Discovery Phase 4 - take a look at the best gear to maximize your characters.

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All Costs to Upgrade Thorium Brotherhood Reputation Epics in Season of Discovery Phase 4

Looking to grab one of those new upgraded Thorium Brotherhood reputation epics for your BiS? Take a look at all the upgrade costs for these new pieces in Season of Discovery Phase 4!

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Almost All Phase 4 Runes Discovered - Day 2 Discoveries for Season of Discovery

At the end of Day 2 of Season of Discovery Phase 4, we're down to only four missing Runes - check out what we've found so far!

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All Costs to Upgrade Argent Dawn Reputation Epics in Season of Discovery Phase 4

Here are all the upgrade costs for the new Argent Dawn reputation epics in Season of Discovery Phase 4!

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Dornogal Portal Locations in the War Within - Traveling to the Capital of Khaz Algar

We're quickly highlighting the locations of the new Dornogal portals found within Stormwind & Orgrimmar to make traveling to the capital city of Khaz Algar a bit easier.

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Original Tier 0 Pieces Exchangable for Updated Versions "Early Next Week" - Season of Discovery

Players have noticed that some Tier 0 items dropping in Season of Discovery are older versions, not newly updated ones - Blizzard has stated that there will be a fix early next week.

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All Runes Found in Season of Discovery Phase 4

All Runes have been found in Season of Discovery Phase 4 - check out our guides for solutions to every step, and grab your new Rune abilities!

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On-Demand Water Walking Boots Available From Hydraxian Waterlords in Season of Discovery

Season of Discovery has added a new pair of water walking boots to the Hydraxian Waterlords reputation, allowing for a huge quality-of-life fix when it comes to watery exploration!

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Warsong Gulch Epic Pants Unavailable in Season of Discovery

Players looking to snag the Epic Legs from Warsong Gulch reputations are in for some disappointment - it seems the items aren't available in Season of Discovery Phase 4.

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Warrior-Exclusive "Astral Perfect Victory" and Sun Shades Found in Season of Discovery

Warriors can earn a pair of new cosmetic sunglasses on their way to unlocking the Sudden Death Rune in Season of Discovery Phase 4!

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Paladins Can Train Their Own Squire in Season of Discovery Phase 4

Season of Discovery Phase 4 has added a neat series of Relics that allow Paladins to train their very own squire, Sir Dalton.

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Common Early Gold Making Questions - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 335

This week we break down many of the common questions for gold making at the beginning of an expansion and how to make gold early on. We also discuss the new Ingenuity and Concentration system as well as talk about maxing out tertiary speed for druid speed sets!

All Costs to Upgrade Timbermaw Hold Reputation Epics in Season of Discovery Phase 4

Here are all the upgrade costs for the new Timbermaw Hold reputation epics in Season of Discovery Phase 4!

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How To Get Your Onyxia Attunement in Season of Discovery

While we are waiting for raids to unlock on July 25, there is no better time to prepare by doing your Onyxia attunement in Phase 4 of Season of Discovery!

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Priest Racial Rune and Server Unlock Solved in Season of Discovery

The Priests of Azeroth have discovered how to unlock the new rune that allows them to learn a Priest Spell from another Race!

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Blizzard Blog: Tune in to the Spiritborn Reveal Livestream on July 18

Blizzard has released a short blogpost reminding players of the official Spiritborn Class Reveal for Diablo 4 on July 18!

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New War Within Pre-Patch, Launch & Season 1 Roadmap from Blizzard - Worldsoul Saga Begins

Blizzard has just released a new content schedule infographic that displays all the content coming with the Pre-Patch, the War Within launch, and Season 1. Learn what content drops and when starting July 23rd with the War Within Pre-Patch.

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No Blizzard Entertainment Booth at San Diego Comic-Con

Based on their list of exhibitors and map, it appears that Blizzard Entertainment will not have a booth at the San Diego Comic-Con this year.

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Season of Discovery Hotfixes - Onyxia's Lair Attunement Fix, Demon Fall Canyon Adjustments

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery, allowing Alliance players to more reliably complete steps in the Onyxia's Lair Attunement.

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Exclusive Diablo 4 Season 5 Changes Preview from Rob2628

On his most recent stream, Rob2628 gave first-look notes on changes coming to Diablo 4 in Season 5 - take a look at the video, and read the summarized notes here!

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Blizzard Fixing Season 4 Gear Upgrade Issue Tomorrow

Blizzard has announced that the Season 4 gear upgrade issue with be fixed tomorrow.

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Severed Strands - Nerub-ar Palace Raid Buff Update for Season 1 of The War Within

The stacking Nerub-ar Palace raid buff in Season 1 of The War Within has undergone a small change, renamed Severed Strands to more closely tie it to the Severed Threads faction that players will assist in the City of Threads.

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Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope Weekly DPS Rankings - Dragonflight Season 4 Week 12

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope during the week of July 9th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for Dragonflight Season 4.

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Diablo 4 Season 5 Additional Changes Preview from DonTheCrown

In his most recent video, DonTheCrown provided additional notes on changes coming to Diablo 4 in Season 5 - take a look at the video, and read the summarized notes here!

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Blizzard Releases 'Diablo Lore - Rathma's Eulogy' Official Video

Blizzard has released a new animated short that gives an overview of Sanctuary's creation, the birth of the Nephalem, and the events that culminated in The Sin War.

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What to Do Before The War Within Pre-Patch - Season 4, Non-Awakened Raids, Account Services

With The War Within Pre-patch releasing next week, we've compiled a list of goals and useful things that can be done this week that might become harder or unobtainable.

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Play With The Blues Phase 2 PTR Rise of the Zandalari - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced stage 1 of Cataclysm Phase 2 testing on the PTR with a Play with the Blues event starting Friday July 19th

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No More Bullions in Dragonflight Season 4?

Players have noticed that Bullions seem to have an unannounced cap of 12 and no new Bullion is available this week.

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Taliesin & Evitel Zone Story and Art Interview with Maria Hamilton and Jordan Powers

In a deep dive interview into the zones of The War Within, Associate Design Director Maria Hamilton and Lead Prop Artist Jordan Powers discuss story and art design with Taliesin & Evitel!

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Today's War Within Beta Build Delayed till Wednesday - Servers Remain Down

Blizzard announced that today's War Within beta build has been delayed due to some unforeseen issues. Beta servers will remain down until the new build goes live tomorrow.

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Blizzard on What To Do Before the War Within Pre-Patch Update

Blizzard has posted their official What To Do Before the War Within Pre-Patch!

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: The War Within Prepatch, Warbands, and News

This week they talk about the War Within Prepatch including the event and features like Warbands and Skyriding, as well as the latest news, and more...

Hand of Injustice Now Available - Season of Discovery Hotfixes for July 16

Blizzard has published SoD hotfixes for July 16, including the update that Hand of Injustice is available for 50 Tarnished Undermine Real.

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New Spellpower Shield Enchants Added from SoD Reputations

Blizzard has added two spellpower shield items from July 16th hotfixes.

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The Clarifications and Changes in Chronicle Volume 4 (Spoilers)

Blizzard has released the fourth installment in the World of Warcraft Chronicle series, and here we go over the new information and changes to the story added in this book.

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Cataclysm Classic Phase 1 DPS Rankings - Tier 11 Week 7

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of July 9th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 1 in Blackwing Descent, Bastion of Twilight, and Throne of the Four Winds.

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Tank Tuning in The War Within

Blizzard has announced tank tuning coming in The War Within, making reductions to tank durability and self-healing.

Upcoming Tank Tuning in The War Within - Nerfs to Self Sustain and Survivability

Blizzard has announced tank tuning coming in The War Within, making reductions to tank durability and self-healing.

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How to Acquire Dungeon Set 2 (Tier 0.5) in Season of Discovery Phase 4

With Season of Discovery Phase 4 underway, players have reached level 60 and will be looking to complete their iconic Tier 0.5 Dungeon Sets as soon as possible!

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The War Within Beta Datamined Class and Spell Changes

We've datamined class and spell tuning changes for The War Within Beta build 55665, which include the massive tank changes recently revealed by Blizzard.

The War Within Splash Screens Datamined

We've datamined splash screens for the full launch of The War Within, featuring highlights for Delves, hero talents, the Nerub-ar Palace raid, and more!

The War Within Tier Set Tuning Changes - Guardian, Devastation, Mistweaver

In addition to the class and spell updates, we've also datamined a handful of tier set changes for Guardian Druids, Devastation Evokers, and Mistweaver Monks!

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New Titles for Achievements in The War Within - Anub, The Bountiful and More

The latest The War Within Beta build added four new achievements that award titles! You can finally become an Anub of your own.

New Weekly World Event for Delves Gives Increased Rewards

As a part of today's Beta Build, there is a new weekly world event for Delves that grants players increased rewards!

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New Azeroth World Map for The War Within

We have a first look at the new Azeroth World Map as a part of the latest Beta build.

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The War Within Beta Development Notes for July 17th - More Class Tuning

Blizzard has updated their development notes for The War Within Beta, which include the previously revealed tank changes and further class tuning!

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Blizzard Reverses Changes Made to Classic Era - Might of Stormwind World Buff & Druid Polearms Removed

Based on player feedback, Blizzard has removed the Might of Stormwind World Buff and Druids' ability to learn Polearms on Classic Era realms.

No-Show Solo Shuffle Penalty Now Account Wide on The War Within Beta

A major PvP change in this week's Beta development notes, the stacking No-Show deserter debuff applied by leaving a Solo Shuffle or Battleground Blitz match is now account-wide, preventing players from requeuing on any character!

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Fortified Mythic+ Affix Nerfed in The War Within

Blizzard has announced that they have nerfed the Fortfied affix in this week’s beta build.

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The War Within Beta Instability - Known Issues Expected to be Fixed by Next Build

In a new bluepost, Blizzard has highlighted several game stability issues on The War Within Beta, which are expected to be fixed by the next build.

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Hunter Trap Launcher Rune No Longer Applies to Frost Trap - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery which updates the Trap Launcher Rune to no longer apply to Frost Trap.

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Dungeon Set 1 (Tier 0) Will be Available to Purchase With Tarnished Undermine Real - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has confirmed that once the World Bosses go live on July 18th, players will be able to purchase their Tier 0 Dungeon Sets with Tarnished Undermine Real.

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The War Within Beta Hotfixes - Few Blood Death Knight Datamined Nerfs Reverted

In a hotfix pushed to beta servers about two hours ago, Blizzard reverted some of the datamined nerfs to Blood Death Knights. These nerfs weren't documented in the recent Developer Notes, meaning they were likely unintended.

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Drained of Blood Aura Activated in Blackrock Eruption - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery which applies the Drained of Blood aura to players during the Blackrock Eruption event.

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Canon Faction Raid Completion in Chronicle Volume 4 (Spoilers)

In the recently released World of Warcraft Chronicle Volume 4, the canon completion status of various raids and instances by each faction are confirmed!

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Mythic+ Affix Tuning on The War Within Beta - Voidbound Buffed, New Oblivion Affix?

This week's War Within Beta build includes some Mythic+ affix tuning, including a potential new Oblivion affix, and a buff to the Voidbound affix!

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Devilcore Leatherworking Patterns Found in Season of Discovery Phase 4

Things are heating up this week in Season of Discovery Phase 4. The anticipated Devilcore Patterns have been found in-game for the first time!

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Endgame Dungeons and You - Season of Discovery Phase 4

All Dungeons are now available in Season of Discovery, and we have guides for every single one - including the new mystery dungeon Demon Fall Canyon.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - Spiritborn Reveal Liveblog

The Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - Spiritborn Reveal livestream is about to begin! In this article, we will summarize all of the lore, gameplay, and itemization associated with this new class.

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Spiritborn Class Trailer Released - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard has just released the class trailer for the Spiritborn which includes the first look at gameplay for Diablo 4's first expansion Vessel of Hatred and shows the new flashy class in action!

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Nerub-ar Palace Raid Tuning on War Within Beta Build 55665

Here are the Nerub-ar Palace Raid tuning changes for the recent War Within Beta build!

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Spiritborn Blog Post Released - Newest Diablo 4 Class

Blizzard just released their blog post about the reveal of the Spiritborn class, detailing skills, development, and gameplay!

Season 1 Mythic+ Tuning on War Within Beta Build 55665

Here are the Mythic+ tuning changes for the recent War Within Beta build!

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Blizzard Announces 'Portal to Gamescom' Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Giveaway

Blizzard has announced a Portal to Gamescom giveaway, where they will be sending five lucky winners to Gamescom in Germany to watch the reveal of the latest expansion - Vessel of Hatred live!

Diablo 4 Spiritborn Build Planner Now Live

Our Diablo 4 Spiritborn Build Planer is now live - take a look at Legendary Aspects, Skills, and Unique items to plan for Vessel of Hatred!

World Bosses Guides for Season of Discovery Now Live

With Season of Discovery Phase 4 live, we've put together a guide covering all known aspects of the two available world bosses, Azuregos and Lord Kazzak!

Spiritborn Skill Tree Revealed - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

The Spiritborn class has been revealed for Diablo 4, and we've got information on almost every Active, Passive, and Key Passive skill - take a look!

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Spiritborn Unique Items in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Spiritborn are getting their own exclusive Unique items in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred - take a look at the ones that we currently know about!

Temporary Fix for Raid Resurrection Issues in Season of Discovery

In a short blue post, Blizzard has instituted a temporary fix in which players who die and release from raid instances will be momentarily ported to Westfall or the Barrens before being sent to the correct graveyard, while the team works to address issues with normal resurrections.

Diablo 4 Spiritborn Reveal Press Kit

Blizzard has released a Press Kit, including Spiritborn Reveal Screenshots, a Class Trailer, Spirit Guardian Skills, and Reveal Art!

Barricade’s Breakdown of Spirit Guardian Skills in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Barricade's new YouTube videos breakdown all known Spirit Guardian skills for the upcoming Spiritborn Class in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred, including Centipede, Eagle, Gorilla, and Jaguar Skills!

Phase 4 Season of Discovery World Bosses Now Live

The new 40-player raid instanced versions of Lord Kazzak and Azuregos are now live in Phase 4 of Season of Discovery!

Where to Find the World Bosses Azuregos & Lord Kazzak in Season of Discovery

New Meeting Stones in Azshara and Blasted Lands have been found for the new instanced World Bosses, Azuregos and Lord Kazzak, in Season of Discovery.

New Weapon Types Coming to the Spiritborn Class in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

The newest class in Diablo 4, the Spiritborn, will be able to equip the Glaive and the Quarterstaff. Each new weapon comes with newly released inherent affixes.

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Everything We Know About Spirit Hall - New Spiritborn Class Mechanic in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

The Spirit Hall is the new Class Mechanic for Spiritborn in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred - take a look at how it works and the abilities you can earn.

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Cataclysm Classic Phase 2 Rise of the Zandalari Goes Live on July 30th - Zul'Gurub and Zul'aman Return as Dungeons

Blizzard has announced that Cataclysm Classic Phase 2 Rise of the Zandalari will launch on July 30th, bringing with it the revamps of Zul'Gurub and Zul'aman as 5-player heroic dungeons.

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New Tempering Manuals for Spiritborn in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

We're taking a look at every known Tempering Manual coming in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred for the Spiritborn class - check it out!

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Bullions Will Be Fixed Next Week and Continue to Drop in War Within Pre-Patch

Blizzard has announced that Bullions will continue to drop in the Pre-Patch and the current cap will be fixed.

New Spiritborn-Exclusive Legendary Aspects in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Thanks to Rob2628, we've got information on tons of new Legendary Aspects exclusive to Spiritborn coming in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred - take a look!

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Hidden "DOOM" Reference Found During Sudden Death Warrior Rune Quest

While searching for the Sudden Death Warrior rune in Phase 4 of Season of Discovery, we came across an epic reference to one of the most iconic titles in video game history - DOOM!

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Blizzard Gear Store: New Diablo 4 Spiritborn Merchandise Now Available

Blizzard has just revealed new official Diablo 4 merchandise on the Gear Store, including Lilith, Mephisto, and Spiritborn-themed t-shirts!

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Polygon Interview - Caves and Storytelling in The War Within

In an interview with Polygon, Associate Design Director Maria Hamilton and Lead Prop Artist Jordan Powers discuss the first chapter of the World Soul Saga, revealing that the War Within is about more than just its initial focus on the Alliance may suggest.

Vessel of Hatred Spiritborn Interview with Rob2628 - "I was hoping for Paladin, but Spiritborn gameplay is amazing!"

Wowhead sat down with Diablo 4 creator Rob2628 to talk about his trip to Blizzard HQ, his experience during the exclusive playtest of the new Spiritborn class, and his overall thoughts about the upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion!

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Blizzard Working to Resolve Alliance Onyixa Attunement Issues

Blizzard is continuing to work on resolving issues that Alliance players are running into while attempting to complete Onxyia Attunement quests.

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New Mercenary Details Revealed - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

The Spiritborn preview didn't just give us information on the newest class - check out the newest information we've found about Mercenaries coming in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred!

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New Co-Op Dungeon (Raid) Currencies Coming to Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Check out the new Co-Op Dungeon (sometimes called Raid) currencies coming to Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred that will likely involve some of the expansion's most exciting features!

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Crafted Devilcore Items No Longer Require Core Leather

Blizzard has once again adjusted the reagents needed to craft the Devilcore items, this time removing the Core Leather requirement.

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Account-Wide Onyxia Attunement Found - Drakefire Amulet and Warrior Buff Now Available

Some intrepid players have discovered the source of the Valor of Azeroth Warrior ability, and there's a bonus - it's from the same source as the account-wide Onyxia attunement amulet in Season of Discovery!

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New The War Within Beta Build - Fixes Mac Issues

Blizzard has deployed a new War Within Beta build which should fix Mac issues!

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New War Within Login Screen Coming in Future?

A new War Within Login screen may be in the works for the War Within. New login screen assets have been added in last night's 9 PM Beta build!

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New Paragon and Skill Point Changes Possibly Coming in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred - New Level Cap Increase?

In Vessel of Hatred gameplay footage, we've found that the Paragon system might unlock at Level 60 in Diablo 4's upcoming expansion - and we might have more Skill Points to allocate too. Could that be a hint towards a new Level Cap?

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Two New Strongholds Previewed in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Vessel of Hatred plans to debut two new Strongholds in Nahantu, and they've got some interesting mechanics - including a darkness-and-light buff/debuff puzzle!

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Barricade's Spiritborn Trasher Build is Ready for Vessel of Hatred

The Diablo 4 Spiritborn have been revealed, and the builds are already being theorycrafted! We're highlighting Barricade's Spiritborn Trasher build, a Jaguar-based build that has high mobility, insane damage, and flashy moves.

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Rune Reward Weapons & Special Tribute in Season of Discovery Phase 4

In Season of Discovery Phase 4, some Runes come with additional rewards, such as unique weapons, while one contains an honorary reference to Azeroth's First Warrior.

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The Future of the Dwarves - "The Lilac and the Stone" Short Story Analysis

The Lilac and the Stone is a short story from the upcoming anthology book, The Voices Within. In this story by Catherynne Valente, we examine Moira Thaurissan's fraught past, and see how informs the future of her kingdom as well as her son.

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Thirteen New Dungeons Coming in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

A new region means new dungeons to explore - and Nahantu looks like it will have 13 new dungeons in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred.

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Profession Shuffling for Artisans Acuity - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 336

This week we discuss how "Profession Shuffling" could be a thing with Artisan's Acuity and how best to make use of many Alts in The War Within. We also have a great guide for Inscription in Cataclysm Classic and talk about PVP Crafted gear in The War Within.

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Kurast Bazaar - The Latest City Coming to Diablo 4 in Vessel of Hatred

The Kurast Bazaar is the newest hub coming to Sanctuary in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. In addition to the usual amenities, this city will also include Training Grounds and a World Tier Statue!

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Level 60 New Level Cap and Incoming Number Squish? - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

We have unearthed more clues and hints regarding a potential new level cap, the possible return of Paragon levels, and maybe even a number squish coming with Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion!

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Darkmoon Card and Old Guard Retaliator Nerfs - Season of Discovery Item Adjustments

Blizzard recently adjusted the stats and procs on some Season of Discovery items, including nerfs to Darkmoon Card: Decay.

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Drinkable Stratholme Holy Water Found in Season of Discovery

In Season of Discovery, with new and better gear being acquired all the time, it is often felt that the available mana drinks can be a bit lackluster. Thankfully, the Argent Dawn now has you covered!

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Blizzard Announces Updates to User Interface in The War Within

Blizzard has announced new improvements being made the User Interface in The War Within.

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Streamers Get Their Hands On the New Spiritborn Class in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Diablo 4 content creators Fame_, MacroBioBoi, Raxxanterax, and wudijo visited Xbox Game Studios for a hands-on look at the upcoming Spiritborn class, and they have lots to share!

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Blizzard Updates Level 60 Boost With Tomorrow's War Within Pre-patch - Now Awards 327 ilvl Gear

Blizzard has announced that the level 60 boost will be updated to award ilvl 327 gear with tomorrow's 11.0 pre-patch.

The War Within™ Season 1 and Raid Schedule Overview - Mythic+ Not Open with Heroic Week

Blizzard has posted the War Within Season 1 and raid schedule overview, announcing that Mythic+ is NOT open with Heroic week.

Nerub'ar Palace Story Mode Unlocks Earlier in The War Within

In Blizzard's most recent update, it has been revealed that 1-5 player Story Mode for Nerub'ar Palace will unlock alongside Mythic difficulty on September 17th, much earlier than the previously planned week of Raid Finder Wing 4!

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Harbinger Questline Required for Pre-Patch Quest, Pre-Patch Event Level 10 or Above

Blizzard has announced that the Pre-Patch event is available for levels 10 and above, and reminds players that the Harbinger Questline is needed for the Pre-Patch questline.

Everything to Know About Warbands - Guide Highlight

Warbands is a new account-wide progression system coming with The War Within that comes with a variety of features.

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Pandaren and Dwarf Figures Now Available for Pre-Order

A Pandaren and Dwarf figure are now available for pre-order at select retailers courtesy of McFarlane Toys®.

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More Mythic Nerub-ar Palace Raid Testing - Ulgrax, Sikran and Silken Court

Blizzard has posted more Mythic Nerub-ar Palace raid testing including Ulgrax, Sikran and Silken Court!

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The War Within Pre-Patch Patch Notes

Blizzard has posted patch notes for The War Within Pre-Patch which is going live tomorrow!

Old Guard Retaliator Stats Reverted, Weapon Damage Remains Nerfed - Season of Discovery

In Season of Discovery, The Old Guard Retaliator axe has had its stat nerf reverted, increasing its overall Stamina, but the weapon damage nerf remains.

New War Within Wallpapers - Alleria and Xal'atath

To celebrate the War Within Pre-Patch going live tomorrow, Blizzard has released new War Within wallpapers!

Dragonflight Season 4 Tier Set Changes in the War Within Pre-Patch

Blizzard has announced that some Dragonflight Season 4 Tier sets are being changed in the War Within Pre-Patch tomorrow.

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Alcaz Island Respawn Rate Increased - Season of Discovery Hotfix

The respawn rate of mobs on Alcaz Island has been increased in Season of Discovery, allowing players to more easily farm their Tier 0.5 Dungeon Sets.

Dragonflight Season 4 Tier Set Changes in the War Within Pre-Patch

Blizzard has announced that some Dragonflight Season 4 Tier sets are being changed in the War Within Pre-Patch. Edit: Blizzard has updated the Mistweaver set bonus to not affect a removed ability.

Diablo 4 Season 5 Livestream Scheduled for August 1st

Global Community Development Director Adam Fletcher has announced that the next Diablo 4 Livestream will be on August 1st, covering Season 5 changes!

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: More Beta, More Datamining, Tanking, and Chronicle : Volume 4

This week they talk about the War Within Beta, Tanking, World of Warcraft Chronicle : Volume 4, and more...

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Skyriding in The War Within: Everything You Need to Know

Originally known as Dragonriding, Skyriding is a transportation method introduced in the Dragonflight expansion that is being further expanded upon in The War Within expansion! Here's a short recap of what players need to know moving forward:

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Backup and Update Addons for The War Within Pre-Patch

As a reminder, The War Within includes several API changes which will require addons to be updated before they work properly in the pre-patch, making now a very good time to back up your addon settings and WeakAuras!

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Hero Talents Not Available During The War Within Pre-Patch

Pre-Patch begins with the weekly reset, including all of core class and specialization talent changes tested throughout the War Within Beta, but Hero Talents will remain unavailable until players begin leveling up on August 26th!

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The War Within Pre-Patch Extended Maintenance on Tues July 23rd

In preparation for the launch of The War Within Pre-Patch, Blizzard has announced extended maintenance on Tuesday, July 23rd, with servers expected to be down until 3:00 PM PDT.

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The Problems with the Druid Class Talent Tree in The War Within - Shared Issues Across 4 Specs

Our Druid class writers discuss the current state of the Druid class talent tree coming with the War Within Pre-Patch highlighting the many pathing issues, bear form reliant defensives, and talent taxes plaguing the tree.

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More Mythic+ Affix Updates in the War Within - New Affix Oblivion & Voidbound Adjustments

Blizzard has announced a new affix, Oblivion, coming to Mythic+ in this week's beta build as well as some tuning adjustments to Voidbound.

Blizzard Announces Updated Character Screen and Character Services

With the release of The War Within Pre-Patch and Warbands, Blizzard has announced updates to the Character Screen and certain Character Services.

Heirlooms Will Be Warbound When War Within Launches

Blizzard has announced that Heirlooms will be Warbound when War Within launches, allowing you to send enchanted and gemmed Heirlooms to other members of your Warband.

More Stormrider's Attire Tints & Battle Pets with Heroic/Epic War Within Pre-Purchase

Blizzard has previewed the additional tints for the Stormrider's Attire transmog as well as the additional battle pets available when players pre-purchase the Heroic or Epic edition of the War Within.

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The War Within Pre-Expansion Update Video Trailer

The War Within Pre-Expansion Update Trailer Video Trailer was just uploaded onto the World of Warcraft® YouTube channel.

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Realm Restart Required to Fix Bolvar Respawn - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released an update to the issue of Bolvar not respawning quickly during the Onyxia event in Season of Discovery - it will require a realm restart to fix.

New Diablo Lore Video - Spirit Guardians Deep Dive

Blizzard just released a new video deep diving into the lore surrounding the Spirit Guardians summoned into battle by the Spiritborn - the new class coming to Diablo 4 in its first expansion, Vessel of Hatred!

What to Do Before the War Within Expansion

Blizzard has released a list of things that you may wish to do before The War Within Expansion launches!

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MrGM Interview - Warbands and Hero Talents in The War Within

MrGM interviewed Game Producer George Velev and Principal Software Engineer Peter Hodge, discussing Warbands, Hero Talents and more!

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The War Within Pre-Patch Extended Maintenance until 5:00 PM PDT

Blizzard have now extended maintenance until 5:00 PM PDT.

Class Guides Now Updated for the War Within Pre-Patch 11.0 - BiS Gear, Talent Builds & More

Our class guides are now updated for the War Within Pre-Patch 11.0! Our update includes a summary of everything you need to know to get started in the pre-patch. Prepare for the expansion launch with the best gear and builds for every content type.

Sunken Temple Off-Hands Now Available for Tarnished Undermine Real - Season of Discovery

As raids draw nearer, Blizzard has made off-hand items from Sunken Temple available in exchange for Tarnished Undermine Real in Season of Discovery.

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Whoopi Goldberg Receives "Key to Hell" from Inarius and Lilith at Cannabis Event

Diablo 4's Inarius and Lilith grant Whoopi Goldberg the "Key to Hell" at the actress' "A Night With Whoopi" cannabis event in Venice Beach, CA.

The War Within Pre-Patch Extended Maintenance until 7:00 PM PDT

Blizzard have now extended maintenance until 7:00 PM PDT.

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The War Within Pre-Patch Extended Maintenance until 9:00 PM PDT

Blizzard have now extended maintenance until 9:00 PM PDT.

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The War Within Pre-Patch Now Live on NA - Warband Conversation Can Take 20+ Minutes

Welcome to The War Within! Maintenance has ended on NA servers and players can now log-in for the pre-patch. Warning: The first login may take a long time due to Warband conversions!

Patch 11.0.0 Known Issues and Information

The War Within Prepatch is now live, and Blizzard has released a list of known issues!

Warband Warbanks Temporarily Disabled Due to Critical Issue

Blizzard has temporarily disabled the Warbank due to a critical issue.

Retribution Paladin Talent Tree Still Using Old Talent Tree - Not Using New War Within Beta Talents

On live servers, players have noticed that Retribution Paladins are still using the old talent tree and are not using the New War Within Beta talents.

Cosmic Weapon Cache Now on Sale Through Aug 30th

Returning from the November 2023 Traveler's Log, players once again have the opportunity to wield otherworldly weapons with the Cosmic Weapons Cache, featuring five special cosmetic transmogs, now on sale through August 30th for $12 USD!

Additional Class Tuning Hotfixes with War Within Pre-Patch - Warrior Tuning

Some additional class tuning hotfixes have been pushed with the War Within Pre-Patch, tuning Warriors!

All Dragonflight Raids Awakened - Permanent 50% Buff to All Dragonflight Reps

With the launch of the War Within Pre-Patch, all Dragonflight Raids are now Awakened, permanently scaling their difficulty to Season 4.

How To Use Your Warband Bank Anywhere in the World on The War Within

One of the benefits of your Warband that are not immediately available with The War Within is the ability to access your Warband bank anywhere in the world. Learn how to obtain the ability to do so on this post!

ElvUI Addon Now Updated for the War Within Pre-Patch - Verson 13.71

With the launch of the Pre-Patch, the ElvUI team has released version 13.71 now compatible with the War Within.

Some Talent Trees Outdated in War Within Pre-Patch - Retribution Paladin, Enhancement Shaman

On live servers, some talent trees seem to be from an outdated War Within Beta build which brings old bugs, increased talent costs or out of date talent trees to the Pre-Patch.

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Secondary Stats, Armor, and Stamina Increased in the War Within Pre-Patch

In an easily unnoticed change, the amount of armor, secondary stats, and stamina on gear have all increased with the launch of The War Within Pre-Patch on live servers!

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New Hydraxian Waterlords Reputation Reward Allows Teleportation to Azshara - Season of Discovery

Sometimes, traveling around in World of Warcraft Classic can be tedious, but Season of Discovery has introduced a few new shortcuts!

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Café com Batatinha Dev Interview - Warbands & Hero Talents in The War Within

Brazilian WoW content creator Café com Batatinha (Coffee with Potato Chips) interviewed Game Producer George Velev and Principal Software Engineer Peter Hodge, discussing Warbands, Hero Talents and more!

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Best 11.0 Pre-Patch Talent Builds for All Classes - Raid, Mythic+ & Leveling in the War Within

With the War Within Pre-Patch 11.0 arriving with this week's reset, we've updated all our best Level 70 Talent Builds for Raid, Mythic+, and Leveling builds direct from our class writers.

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Valajar Champion's Greatsword Model Size Adjusted

With the launch of The War Within Pre-Patch, players have noticed a change to the Valarjar Champion's Greatsword: it is much smaller now.

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How To Obtain Recolors of the Stormrider's Attire Transmog from Heroic The War Within Edition

Players who purchased the Heroic Edition of The War Within have access the Stormrider's Attire transmog set, but three more recolors can be unlocked via completing two quests!

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Shadowlands and Battle for Azeroth Legacy Raids Harder with War Within Pre-Patch

With the War Within Pre-Patch, Shadowlands and Battle for Azeroth raid bosses are now harder.

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Lawbringer Mercy Tier 1 Holy Paladin 2-Piece Set Bonus Nerfed - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has reduced the 2-piece set bonus for the Holy Paladin's Lawbringer Mercy set from a 100% chance for allies to trigger Judgement of Light or Judgement of Wisdom down to a 70% chance.

Blizzard Developers Form the 'World of Warcraft Gamemakers Guild' Union

Over 500 developers at Blizzard Entertainment have unionized to form the World of Warcraft Gamemakers Guild, comprised of employees from the Art, Design, Engineering, Production, Sound, and Quality Assurance teams!

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Molten Core Heat Levels Explained - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released an official blog detailing the introduction of new Heat Levels, recommended Fire Resistances, and teases the latest boss in Season of Discovery's Molten Core!

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Blizzard Confirms That Current Class Trees on Pre-Patch Are Intended

Blizzard has announced that the current class trees on Pre-Patch are intended.

Molten Core Heat 3 Loot Clarifications - Additional Drops, But No Increase in Power Level

Blizzard has clarified how loot will work from Heat 3 difficulty in Molten Core. The items will have no increase in power level, but there will be additional drops and a few weapons with cosmetic effects.

Blizzard Responds to Mistweaver Monk Feedback - Life Cocoon Scaling

Blizzard has responded to Mistweaver Monk feedback, specifically addressing that they'd like to keep Life Cocoon's strength relatively similar between Dragonflight and the War Within.

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Final Boss of Mythic Dragonflight Raids Bugged (and Tindral)

Careful Mythic raiders! It seems that the final boss of each of the Dragonflight raids and Tindral is bugged.

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New Gigantic Grrloc Mount Datamined in the War Within Beta - Likely In-Game Shop Mount

We recently datamined the new Gigantic Grrloc mount in the War Within beta likely coming as an offering in the In-Game Shop at some point in the new expansion.

Blizzard Increasing Libram of Resilience & Burning Essence Drop Rates - Season of Discovery

With Fire Resistance becoming more important in Molten Core, Blizzard is increasing the drop rates for Libram of Resilience & Burning Essence in Season of Discovery!

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Beast Mastery Hunted Nerfed in Hotfix in War Within Pre-Patch

Blizzard has just nerfed Beast Mastery Hunter in the latest hotfixes.

Datamined Class and Spell Changes on War Within Beta Build 55789 - Lots of Class Tuning

Here are the datamined class and spell changes for War Within Beta build 55789 which includes lots of class tuning!

New War Within Login Screen Datamined

We've datamined a brand new War Within login screen!

The War Within Beta Development Notes for July 24th - Class Changes

Blizzard has released the War Within Beta development notes for today which includes all the class changes!

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Molten Core Staff Itemization Changes - Crit and Hit Increases

Blizzard has adjusted the stats on three staff weapons available tomorrow with the opening of Molten Core, adding critical strike and/or hit.

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How Oblivion Mythic+ Affix Works, More Voidbound Affix Changes

Here's a first look at the new Xal'atath Oblivion affix on the Beta and Voidbound received more changes as well.

War Within Pre-Patch Hotfixes for July 24, 2024 - Hunter Nerfs

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes Hunter nerfs!

Cross-Realm Trading Disabled Temporarily

Blizzard has announced that they are temporarily disabling Cross-Realm trading.

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Mixology Grants At Least 2 Potions - Season of Discovery Hotfixes for July 24th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for July 24th, highlighting class and item tweaks from the last few days.

Mixology Grants At Least 2 Potions - Season of Discovery Hotfixes for July 24th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for July 24th, highlighting class and item tweaks from the last few days.

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Gamespot Warbands and Hero Talents Interview with Blizzard

In an interview with Gamespot, Blizzard discusses the implementations of Warbands and Hero Talents, and how these systems create new frameworks for the developers to use in the game's future.

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Cross Realm Guilds Available with The War Within Pre-Patch

With The War Within Pre-Patch Guilds are now cross-realm, allowing players to invite any players from their region to their guilds.

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How to Obtain Fire Resistance Enchants in Season of Discovery

With the Molten Core launch imminent in Season of Discovery Phase 4, players have been busy preparing any Fire Resistance they can!

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Diablo 4 Season 5 Developer Livestream Update Coming August 1st

Blizzard has officially announced that the next Diablo 4 Developer Livestream Update is scheduled for August 1st at 11 a.m. PDT! This livestream will cover all of the new content and features coming to Season 5 as well as changes from the most recent PTR.

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Blackrock Spire Fire Resistance Buff Unavailable for Molten Core - Season of Discovery

With the release of Molten Core in Season of Discovery Phase 4, it appears that Blizzard has removed the Fire Resistance buff previously available from Blackrock Spire.

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Mythic Nerub-ar Tuning Changes - Sikran and Ky'veza

Here are the tuning changes for this week's Beta build!

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Molten Core & Onyxia's Lair Raid Guides - Season of Discovery

Whether you are a Classic Raid Veteran or tonight is your first step inside Molten Core, things have been changing at such a pace in Season of Discovery, you'll want to check out our guides.

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War Within Beta Class Tuning Hotfixes July 25th - Mage Nerf, Rogue Buff

Hotfixes have been pushed to the War Within Beta which nerfs Mages and buffs Rogues!

Find Your Pre-Raid Fire Resistance Gear - Season of Discovery

It's time to turn up the Heat Level in Molten Core, and you'll need Fire Resistance Gear to do so. Let us help you find the best Pre-Raid gear you can get.

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Molten Core & Onyxia are Now Live in All Regions - Season of Discovery

Molten Core & Onyxia's Lair are now live in Phase 4, Season of Discovery! Experience these Classic Raids with a twist in Season of Discovery Phase 4.

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Soft Reset Instance to Fix Immunity Issues in Molten Core - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has announced that a recent hotfix has corrected immunities on Boss adds in Molten Core for Season of Discovery's raid release - take a look at how to fix it if your instance still has the old immunities active.

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NA Accounts Receiving Compensation Game Time for Extended Downtime

Blizzard has announced that they are giving NA players one day of extra game time as compensation for extended maintenance.

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World First Molten Core Heat Level 3 Achieved by <none of the above>

, EU Guild on the Living Flame server, has achieved World First Molten Core Heat Level 3 in Season of Discovery!

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Molten Core Crafting Materials Purchasable With Undermine Real in Season of Discovery

With today's release of Molten Core, players can use their Tarnished Undermine Reals to purchase raid materials in Season of Discovery!

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Secret 11th Boss Discovered in Molten Core in Season of Discovery

With the world first clear of Molten Core on Heat 3 complete, the secret 11th boss introduced in Season of Discovery Phase 4 has been found - take a look!

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Golemagg Dropping Additional Sulfuron Ingots in Molten Core - Season of Discovery

In Season of Discovery, players have found that Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core has been dropping far more Sulfuron Ingots than anticipated, even dropping as many as 4 at a time!

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War Within Pre-Patch Hotfixes: July 25, 2024

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which nerfs Boomkins and removes Pathfinder requirements for Skyriding for Shadowlands and BFA.

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Devilcore Recipes Drop From More Sources - Season of Discovery Hotfixes for July 25th

Season of Discovery hotfixes for July 25th include Devilcore recipes dropping for more sources besides King Mosh!

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MoP Remix Heroic and Mythic Raids Massively Nerfed

A large group of hotfixes has just nerfed MoP Remix Heroic and Mythic raids by a massive amount. If you still have things to buy, it's time to get farming!

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How One Trinket Changed the Race to World First - Season of Discovery

With the Molten Core Heat Level 3 Race to World First over, players are starting to question - how did one trinket allow a guild to win?

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How To Obtain Three Additional Battle Pets From Epic The War Within Edition

Players who purchased the Epic Edition of The War Within have access to a new Battle Pet - Squally! Three additional Stormrook Battle Pets can be obtained via a short questline.

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This Week in WoW for July 26th - The War Within Pre-Prepatch Live, Season 1 Raid Schedule & More

Blizzard has published a recap of the latest news for WoW including the launch of the War Within Pre-Patch and the upcoming Season 1 Raid schedule.

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Update to Waypoints in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred - Mark As Favorite

In Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred, it appears we will be able to favorite Waypoints for the potential to fast travel with our town portal from anywhere - regardless of how close you are!

20-Slot Bottomless Bag Pattern Added to the Lost and Found Vendor - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has confirmed that the 18-slot version of Pattern: Bottomless Bag can be exchanged for the 20-slot version at later today.

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Myth Track Upgrade Track Extended from 4 to 6 Levels in the War Within

The Myth upgrade track has increased from four to six levels in The War Within, extending the amount of time and crests it takes to fully upgrade your gear, but also allowing regular drops to match the item level of Very Rare pieces of gear!

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The War Within Official Cinematic | Shadows Beneath | World of Warcraft

Blizzard has released The War Within Official Cinematic - Shadows Beneath!

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World First Molten Core Heat Level 3 Guild <none of the above> Shares Insights - Season of Discovery

World First Molten Core Heat Level 3 guild none of the above shared some insights with us on how they achieved their goal in Season of Discovery!

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Last Hurrah Weekly Quest Offers 2 Catch-Up Bullions in War Within Pre-Patch

With the War Within Pre-Patch, the Last Hurrah Weekly quest is offering 2 Bullions!

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Crafted Gear Will Cap at 636 Item Level in War Within

Blizzard has announced that crafted gear will cap at 636 item level (Myth 4/6) in War Within.

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New Druid Model While Wielding Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnoras in Season of Discovery

Molten Core has recently been released in Season of Discovery, and we have started to see the first Druids wielding Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnoras!

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New and Revamped Epics from Molten Core in Season of Discovery

Now that Molten Core is open in Season of Discovery Phase 4, we're looking at some of the brand-new Epics that drop from this raid!

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New Epics from Onyxia's Lair in Season of Discovery Phase 4

Now that Onyxia's Lair is open in Season of Discovery Phase 4, we're taking a look at some of the brand-new Epics that drop from this raid!

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How to Acquire Benediction & Rhok'delar in Season of Discovery

With the release of Molten Core in Season of Discovery, players can now obtain the Epic Class Weapons Benediction & Rhok'delar, highly sought after by Priests and Hunters!

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Everything You Need to Know About Tier Tokens in Season of Discovery

With the release of Molten Core, Tier 1 is finally available in Season of Discovery! Today we're taking a look at everything players can acquire for Tier Tokens!

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Pre-Patch Bugs and Last-Minute Remix Gold - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 337

This week we go through all the issues and fixes that have surfaced recently with the next expansion fast approaching. We also have some guides for Tailoring and The War Within in general. Plus, we talk Public Crafting Orders and some potential last minute gold for Remix!

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How to Obtain the Rogue-Exclusive Shadowflame Sword in Season of Discovery

Now that Molten Core is available in Season of Discovery, Rogues have been happy to finally uncover the secret to their exclusive weapon, the Shadowflame Sword!

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The New Characters of The War Within - 'Shadows Beneath' Cinematic Rundown

Blizzard recently released the Shadows Beneath cinematic, and here we help explain some of the characters and settings shown off to prepare players for The War Within.

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August 2024 Reward for Completing Traveler's Log - Coward's Violet Target

The special reward for completing the Traveler's Log for August 2024 is the Coward's Violet Target.

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August 2024 Trading Post Preview

Blizzard has revealed a preview of the August 2024 Trading Post!

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The War Within Pre-Patch July 30th Extended Maintenance until 11:00 AM PDT - Radiant Echoes Event

Blizzard has announced extended maintenance for the War Within Pre-Patch servers 11:00AM PDT on Tuesday, July 30th, likely in preparation for the Radiant Echoes Pre-Patch Event.

August 2024 Trading Post Items Full List

Blizzard has announced the full August 2024 Trading Post!

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Season of Loot Reborn: Crafting With Creators - New Diablo Video

Blizzard has released a new video celebrating the item changes introduced to Diablo 4 in Season 4: Loot Reborn by inviting Content Creators to craft real-life versions of their favorite gear!

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War Within Pre-Patch Hotfixes: July 29, 2024

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes fixes to Shaman and Priest abilities, and adjusts power levels for Mists of Pandaria Remix content!

20-Slot Bottomless Bag Exchange, Molten Core Adjustments - Season of Discovery Hotfixes

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery, which allows players to exchange their 18-slot version of Bottomless Bag for a 20-slot version and reduces the chance for players to be one-shot in Molten Core.

Cataclysm Classic Hotfixes July 29 - PvP Transmog, WSG Fix

Blizzard has released hotfixes for Cataclysm Classic that allow Classic PvP gear to be used for Transmog as well as implementing a fix for Supreme Defender in Warsong Gulch.

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Ragnaros & Baron Geddon Nerfed on Lower Heat Levels After Weekly Reset - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has announced changes coming to Molten Core in Season of Discovery that should make the Baron Geddon and Ragnaros encounters on Heat Levels 1 and 2 slightly easier.

Warband Warbanks to be Reenabled with the Weekly Reset

Warband Warbanks, which were disabled last week to address a critical issue, are set to be reenabled with the weekly reset!

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Radiant Echoes: The War Within Pre-Patch Event Up Early in TW and EU

It appears that The War Within pre-patch event is up early on European and Taiwanese realms!

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Radiant Echoes: The War Within Pre-Patch Event No Longer Up Early in TW and EU

Although the The War Within pre-patch event was briefly enabled ahead of schedule on European and Taiwanese realms, it has now been disabled.

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How Warriors Can Earn a Free 16-Slot Bag in Season of Discovery

Warriors can earn a free 16-slot bag in Season of Discovery by completing a new quest chain that takes them from Winterspring to The Burning Steppes!

Vessel of Hatred: Making of the Spiritborn - New Diablo Video

Blizzard recently posted a new Diablo 4 video exploring the making of the Spiritborn - the brand new class coming to the franchise in its first expansion: Vessel of Hatred!

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Zul'Aman & Zul'Gurub Catch-up Gear - Cataclysm Classic Phase 2: Rise of the Zandalari

Cataclysm Classic Phase 2: Rise of the Zandalari releases today, and includes the Zul'Aman & Zul'Gurub Heroic dungeons, which primarily offer catch-up gear.

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Diablo 4 Season 5: Season of the Infernal Hordes Blizzard Blog Post Released

Blizzard has released a blog post for Diablo 4 Season 5: Season of the Infernal Hordes!

Radiant Echoes - The War Within Pre-Patch Event Guides - Explanation and Rewards

Radiant Echoes is the War Within Pre-Patch and we're highlighting our Radiant Echoes guides!

Cataclysm Classic Phase 2: Rise of the Zandalari Now Live!

Cataclysm Classic Phase 2: Rise of the Zandalari is now live! This Phase reintroduces players to two new Heroic Dungeons, Zul'Aman and Zul'Gurub!

The War Within Pre-Patch Week 2 Now Live - Radiant Echoes, New Story Quest, New Cutscene

Servers are up and The War Within pre-patch event is now Live including the Radiant Echoes Event, a new Story quest and a new cutscene on login!

Previously on World of Warcraft - BFA, Shadowlands, and Dragonflight Recap Cinematic

Blizzard has released a new cinematic video detailing the events of Battle for Azeroth, Shadowlands, and Dragonflight, recapping the story leading up to The War Within!

First Look at Unique Rework in Diablo 4 Season 5 - Shako CDR

We're taking a first look at one of the Unique Item reworks in Diablo 4 Season 5 - the Harlequin Crest is receiving a huge Cooldown Reduction buff!

Harbinger Questline Required for Pre-Patch Quest=

Reminder: The Harbinger Questline is needed for the Pre-Patch questline.

Warband Bank Now Enabled in The War Within Pre-Patch

As announced by Blizzard, the Warbank feature has been enabled for NA/OC realms with today's maintenance. EU and TW regions should follow suit with their maintenance periods this week.

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Diablo 4: Season of the Infernal Hordes Press Kit

Blizzard has released a Press Kit, including Season of the Infernal Hordes Screenshots, an 'Inside the Game' Trailer, and new Key Art!

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Warbank Achievements Removed - No Achievement Points for Spending 3.1 Million Gold

With Warbanks going live, players have noticed that the two Warbank-related achievements have disappeared, Learning to Share and So Much Sharing, meaning you don't need to spend over 3 million gold to get 20 achievement points!

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All New Changes Made Based on Community Feedback for Diablo 4 Season 5

In a Diablo 4 Season 5 Blog Post, Blizzard has highlighted some changes coming to several systems thanks to community feedback!

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Radiant Echoes Timer Now Available on "Today in WoW"

With the launch of the pre-patch event Radiant Echoes, we have now added a Radiant Echoes event timer to our "Today in WoW" section of the site!

Experience Increased for Killing Higher Level Monsters in Diablo 4 Season 5

Blizzard has revealed that monsters up to 30 levels higher than the character will provide more experience in Diablo 4 Season 5!

Exclusive Developer Interview With Hammerdance - Runes, Raids, & Classic+

World of Warcraft Classic content creator, Hammerdance, interviewed WoW Classic Senior Game Producer, Josh Greenfield, and Assistant Lead Classic Designer, Tim Jones, where they discussed Runes, Raids, and the future of Classic!

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War Within Beta Dev Notes - More Class Tuning and Augmentation Nerfs

Blizzard has posted development notes for this week which includes more class tuning including Augmentation Evoker nerfs.

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Last Two Bosses in Nerub-ar Palace Drop Higher Tier Crests

In the latest blue post, Blizzard announced additional crests of the next higher difficulty will drop from the last two bosses of Nerub-ar Palace for The War Within!

Three Mythic Raid Mounts Will Drop Per Kill in The War Within

In a surprise inclusion with this week's Beta Development Notes, Blizzard has revealed that three mythic raid mounts will drop per kill, instead of the usual two, in The War Within!

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The War Within Mythic+ Now Caps at Lower Hero Track Loot

Blizzard has announced Hero track loot from Mythic+ will now drop at a lower level in The War Within.

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Molten Core Maximum Raid Size Reduced to 20 Players - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released a hotfix for Season of Discovery which limits the Molten Core raid size to 20 players.

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The Radiant Song - The War Within Pre-Patch Introduction Questline (Story Spoilers)

With week 2 of the War Within Pre-Patch, the introduction question to the Worldsoul Saga has kicked off. We've played through the quick questline to bring you all the details! Story spoilers.

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New Harmonious Salutations Bear Datamined on War Within Beta - Promotion Mount

We've datamined a brand new Harmonious Salutations Bear mount on the War Within Beta!

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Shard of the Scale and Flame’s Set Bonus Fix - Season of Discovery Hotfixes for July 30

Blizzard has posted Season of Discovery hotfixes for July 30th.

War Within Pre-Patch Hotfixes July 30th, 2024 - Treemouth Fixed

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes fixing Treemouth in Brackenhide Hollow and more!

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Beta News, Pre-Patch Woes, Cinematic

This week they talk about the latest news from the War Within Beta, the bugginess of the pre-patch, the new cinematic, and more...

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Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope Weekly DPS Rankings - The War Within Pre-Patch Launch Week

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope during the week of July 23rd. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Pre-Patch.

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Cataclysm Classic Phase 1 DPS Rankings - Tier 11 Week 9

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of July 23rd for Cataclysm Classic Phase 1 in Blackwing Descent, Bastion of Twilight, and Throne of the Four Winds. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Tier 11 statistics.

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wowcrendor Interview: Zone Design and Exploration in World of Warcraft

wowcrendor interviewed Associate Design Director Maria Hamilton and Lead Prop Artist Jordan Powers where they discussed zone design and exploration in World of Warcraft!

Season of Discovery Phase 4 DPS Rankings - Molten Core Launch Week

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of July 25th for Phase 4 of Season of Discovery in Molten Core. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Molten Core statistics.

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How to Obtain the Panther Cub Pet in Cataclysm Classic Phase 2

With the release of Cataclysm Classic Phase 2, players now have access to the Panther Cub pet! This pet can be earned by following a quest that leads into Zul'Gurub.

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Exclusive Developer Interview With Ebonhardt - What's Next For Season of Discovery?

WoW Classic content creator Ebonhardt held an exclusive interview with some of the developers to discuss what comes after Season of Discover!

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New Placeholder Affix on the War Within Beta - Possible 4th Affix

Another new Placeholder affix has been datamined in the recent War Within Beta.

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Seasonal vs Eternal Content Explained - Diablo 4 Season 5

Blizzard has released an official infographic detailing the content progression paths for Seasonal vs Eternal realms in Diablo 4 Season 5 - take a look.

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How To Reach 226 Fire Resistance for Molten Core Heat Level 3 - Season of Discovery

With the addition of Heat Levels to Molten Core in Season of Discovery, players are looking for sources of Fire Resistance to conquer Heat Level 3.

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Hellbreach Dungeons - New Mini-Infernal Hordes Coming in Diablo 4 Season 5

Hellbreach Dungeons, a new dungeon type similar to Cellars, will debut in Diablo 4 Season 5 - allowing players a small taste of the Infernal Hordes mechanic!

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Mythic+ Affix and Dungeon Tuning - New Devour Affix

Blizzard has posted dungeon tuning for this week and revealed a new affix!

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War Within Beta Developer Notes Updated - Mythic+ Loot Change Reverted

Blizzard has updated their development notes which includes removing the line that Mythic+ end of dungeon loot is capped at Hero 1/6.

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Radiant Echoes Pre-Patch Event Changes - Final Boss Health Increase, Crests

A couple changes have been noticed on the Radiant Echoes pre-patch event! Changes currently noticed include a health increase on the final bosses of each zone event, and Crests and Flightstones being awarded from participating in the event.

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The War Within Beta Build 55959 Class and Spell Changes - Major Tuning Changes

This week's beta build for The War Within features a massive list of class tuning previewed by Blizzard yesterday, including major Warlock buffs and a few Augmentation nerfs!

Increased Drop Chance for Libram of Resilience - Season of Discovery Hotfixes for July 31st

Season of Discovery hotfixes for July 31st are here, and they included further increased drop chances for Libram of Resilience.

PvP Currencies Purchasable & Rare Spawns Drop Item Level 359 Gear - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Cataclysm Classic which allows players to purchase Conquest, Honor, & Justice currencies and adds item-level 359 epic gear to some Rare Spawns.

Character Copy Currently Disabled on The War Within Beta Leveling Realms

Blizzard has temporarily disabled character copies on The War Within beta leveling realms, while working to resolve an issue.

The War Within Pre-Patch Hotfixes: July 31, 2024

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes fixes to the Fire Beams mechanic in Tindral Sageswift's boss fight, and more!

New Music in the War Within - Xal'atath, Alleria, Nerubar Palace & Dungeon Themes

With this week's War Within beta update, we have datamined nearly 60 musical tracks for the upcoming expansion.

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Unlock Profession Specializations Faster in The War Within

Players will be able to unlock Profession Specializations faster in The War Within - the newest Beta Build has reduced the required Skill Level for third and fourth Specializations.

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Principal Illustrator Bayard Wu Shares New Official Xal'atath Portrait

Bayard Wu, Principal Illustrator at Blizzard, has shared a new official portrait of Xal'atath, the Harbinger.

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The Bench World of Warcraft Podcast Episode 1 ft. Growl, Tettles and Squishei

We're highlighting the very first episode of The Bench WoW Podcast! Growl, Tettles and Squishei discuss the affix rework, dungeons in War Within, Pre-Patch and more -- including Growl mentioning Delves at least 10 times.

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4-Hour Live Maintenance Starting August 1st 9:00 am PDT - Diablo 4

Blizzard has announced an extended live maintenance period for Diablo 4 starting on August 1st at 9:00 am PDT and is expected to continue until 1:00 pm PDT.

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Band of Radiant Echoes - How to Obtain a Heirloom Ring in the War Within Pre-Patch Event

One of the rewards from the Radiant Echoes event from The War Within pre-patch event that players might end up passing over is a new Heirloom ring, the Band of Radiant Echoes!

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Unique 'Molten' Weapons Exclusive to Molten Core Heat Level 3 - Season of Discovery

Season of Discovery Phase 4 is underway and now that Molten Core is finally available, we're taking a close look at some of the cosmetic rewards that players can receive by completing Heat Level 3!

Two New Season Blessings for Diablo 4 Season 5 - Abyssal Scrolls & Legendary Loot

Two new Season Blessings have been revealed for Diablo 4 Season 5 - boosted chance for Legendary Items from Spoils of Hell and a better chance to receive Abyssal Scrolls!

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Buffed Profane Mindcages Return in Diablo 4 Season 5

Profane Mindcages will make their return in Diablo 4 Season 5 due to player feedback - and they'll have a significant buff as well.

Don't Miss These 'Rise of the Zandalari' Questline Rewards in Cataclysm Classic

Cataclysm Classic Phase Two is now live, and with it comes a new quest chain for players to complete, The Rise of the Zandalari!

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Xal'atath Invades Content Creators Streams and Videos

Xal'atath has invaded content creators streams and videos over the last week! Here's a compilation.

Exclusive Developer Interview With Countdown to Classic - Season of Discovery

WoW Classic developers Josh Greenfield and Tim Jones joined the Countdown To Classic Podcast to discuss Phase 4 and what's next for Season of Discovery!

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Diablo 4 Season 5: 'Season of the Infernal Hordes' Developer Update Liveblog

The Diablo 4: Season of the Infernal Hordes Developer Update livestream is about to begin! In this article, we will summarize all of the new content, features, and changes coming to Season 5.

Welcome Back Weekend Announced August 1st-4th: Full Free Access to Pre-Patch For All Players

Blizzard has announced a Welcome Back Weekend that grants all players free access to all expansions including Dragonflight and the War Within Pre-Patch from August 1st to 4th.

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Upcoming Radiant Echoes Improvements Incoming

Blizzard has announced a large set of changes coming to the Radiant Echoes event, addressing concerns about the wait time for the event and the rate of rewards.

Free Weekend Event Implications for MoP Remix lv20 Boost Characters

Do you use a lv20 Free Trial character to boost characters in MoP Remix? Be careful to not overlevel them during the Free Welcome Back event!

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Diablo 4 Season 5 Patch 1.5.0 Patch Notes Now Available - Unique Item Reworks, Infernal Hordes

Blizzard has just released the patch notes for Patch 1.5.0 coming with Season 5, including reworks to nearly all Uniques, new Infernal Hordes endgame mode, class changes, and much more!

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How the Devour Affix Works on the War Within Beta - Afflicted 2.0?

Here's how the Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour affix works on the War Within Beta and it's similar to the Afflicted affix.

New Content Coming to Diablo 4 in Season 5

In today's Developer Update Livestream, Blizzard detailed several pieces of new content coming to Diablo 4 in Season 5, including the new Seasonal Reputation, Seasonal Questline, and Hellbreach Dungeons!

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Diablo 4 Season 5 Patch 1.5.0 Barbarian Class Changes - Buffs, Nerfs, and Changes to Legendary Aspects & Uniques

Take a look at the Barbarian changes coming in Diablo 4 Season 5, including buffs to Legendary Aspects and Skills like Endless Fury and nerfs to Skills like Unbridled Rage.

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Incoming Buffs to Residual Memories Drops from Radiant Echoes Pre-Patch Event

With the upcoming changes to the Radiant Echoes pre-patch event, we've also noticed a significant buff to Residual Memories drops!

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Diablo 4 Season 5 Patch 1.5.0 Sorcerer Class Changes - Huge Defensive Buffs, New Damage Bonus Caps, Shatter Bug Fixed

Sorcerers are getting huge Defensive buffs, new damage bonus caps, and tons of bug fixes in Diablo 4 Season 5 - take a look at the patch notes!

Upcoming Infernal Hordes Changes - Diablo 4 Season 5

Blizzard has announced all of the updates coming to the Infernal Hordes endgame mode that is going to be introduced with Season 5 - take a look!

(Updated) How the Devour Affix Works on the War Within Beta - Afflicted 2.0?

Here's how the Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour affix works on the War Within Beta and it's similar to the Afflicted affix. Edit: The affix has been nerfed on the Beta.

Diablo 4 Season 5 Patch 1.5.0 Rogue Class Changes - Legendary Aspect and Skill Buffs, Exploit Weakness Nerfed

Season 5 Patch Notes have been released for Diablo 4, and Rogues are looking to have picked up a few small buffs for Legendary Aspects and Skills, as well as a nerf to Exploit Weakness - take a look.

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Masterworking Materials Group Penalty Removed from the Pit in Diablo 4 Season 5

The penalty for material drops in group play in The Pit will be removed in Diablo 4 Season 5 - group players rejoice!

Diablo 4 Season 5 Patch 1.5.0 Druid Class Changes - Boulder, Lightning Storm, Cataclysm buffs; Dolmen Stone Fixed

Blizzard has released patch notes for Diablo 4 Season 5 - take a look at the upcoming Druid changes, including buffs to almost all Skills as well as fixes to some longstanding bugs.

Unique Items Updated in Diablo 4 Season 5 - Before and After Changes

Take a look at every known Unique Item update for Diablo 4 Season 5, including old fan-favorite items.

Changes to Tempering Recipes in Diablo 4 in Season 5

Blizzard has just released updated 1.5.0 Patch Notes for Diablo 4 Season 5, and there have been some changes to Tempering Recipes across the board!

All Mythic Unique Updates for Diablo 4 Season 5

All Mythic Uniques have been updated for Diablo 4 Season 5 - take a look at some of the huge changes to your favorites like Harlequin Crest and The Grandfather!

Diablo 4 Season 5 Patch 1.5.0 Necromancer Class Changes - Huge Lucky Hit Buffs, Core Stat Rebalancing

Necromancers are seeing great buffs across the board in Diablo 4 Season 5, including huge boosts to Lucky Hit values. Take a look at these patch notes!

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Experience the Radiant Echoes Event With New Changes!

Blizzard has announced the changes to the Radiant Echoes Pre-Patch event and rewards updates tested on the 11.0 PTR earlier are now available on live servers.

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Season Journey Gear Set Rewards in Diablo 4 Season 5

The Season Journey in Diablo 4 Season 5 will once again reward class-specific Legendary Powers for specific build archetypes - see what builds your class' powers will focus on!

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Season of Discovery Hotfixes August 1 - Warrior Tier 1 Fixed, Flamewalker Priest LoS Adjusted

Blizzard has released a new round of hotfixes for Season of Discovery, fixing the cost reduction of the Warrior Tier 1 two-piece set as well as adjusting line of sight mechanics with Flamewalker Priests.

War Within Pre-Patch Hotfixes for August 1, 2024 - Radiant Echoes Gear Works in Catalyst

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes Radiant Echoes gear now working in the catalyst!

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Paladin Class Tuning Hotfixes on the War Within Beta for August 1st

Some hotfixes were applied to the War With Beta today which has some minor tuning changes to Paladins.

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Community Spotlight: Xal'atath Cosplay by @KamuiCosplay

Throughout World of Warcraft's lifetime, there have been many iconic cosplays in which our favorite characters are brought to life through the creative inspiration of fans and this Xal'atath cosplay done by @KamuiCosplay is surely no exception.

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Quests Not Rewarding Every Apperance on The War Within Pre-Patch - Beta Bug Assumed as Feature?

One of the changes observed during Beta was that quests were awarding every appearance unlocked by them, regardless of the character's armor type/class. However, this quality-of-life change is currently not present on live servers.

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This Week in WoW Welcome Back Weekend, Radiant Echoes, & Rise of the Zandalari

This week in WoW, Blizzard is welcoming back returning players, the War Within Radiant Echoes Pre-Patch event has received a few quality of life changes, and Classic Cataclysm Rise of the Zandalari is now live!

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Shadow Priest Nerfed by 6% in Latest Hotfixes - War Within Beta

In the latest hotfixes on the War Within Beta, Shadow Priest has just received a 6% nerf.

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Weekly Season 1 Mythic+ Tuning Build 55959

Here are the weekly Season 1 Mythic+ tuning changes for the recent build!

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Memories for Radiant Echoes Now Stack to 100 - Quality of Life Hotfix

In a recent hotfix, the three Memory items now stack to 100 making them less likely to go to your mailbox!

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Blizzard Responds to Arcane Mage Feedback in the War Within - Nether Precision Double Dipping

Blizzard has responded to Arcane Mage feedback regarding the double dipping on final Nether Precision stack.

Blizzard Addresses Feedback on Delves

Blizzard has addressed certain feedback with Delves including fixes to Brann's combat, class balance, and a new healer-focused curio for Brann!

Changes to All New Uniques in Patch 1.5.0 - Diablo 4 Season 5

We have summarized the changes to all new Uniques that will be introduced with Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.0 and compared them side by side to the PTR versions!

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Changes to All New Legendary Aspects in Patch 1.5.0 - Diablo 4 Season 5

We have summarized the changes to all new Legendary Aspects that will be introduced with Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.0 and compared them side by side to the PTR versions!

Bugfixes with Warlord's Deathwheel - Eligible Players Receiving the Legacy Mount

Blizzard has confirmed that some players have received the Warlord's Deathwheel mount today after a bugfix was implemented. According to Blizzard, all players affected were players who originally unlocked the mount but, for one reason or another, did not receive it back in 2014.

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Destruction Warlock Bluepost - Hotfix Tuning on The War Within Beta

In a new bluepost, Blizzard has announced a few hotfixes for Destruction Warlocks on The War Within Beta, to help ensure Rain of Fire doesn't overtake Chaos Bolt as the primary single target damage ability!

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Radiant Echoes Objective Tuning - Minibosses Buffed, Others Nerfed

Some Radiant Echoes hotfixes have just been pushed to live servers, increasing the health of objective minibosses and reducing the difficulty of some other objectives.

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Molten Core Boss Strategy Guide Now Live - Season of Discovery

Our Molten Core Boss Raid Strategy Guide for Season of Discovery is now live, and it covers boss abilities, strategies, tips, and more!

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New Cosmetics Coming to Tejal's Shop in Season 5 - Churning Earth

Tejal's Shop is receiving new cosmetics in Diablo 4 Season 5 - including this fiery new Barbarian set!

Shield and Off-Hand Transmogs Only Drop for Low Level Characters from Radiant Echoes

Three transmogs are only available for characters below level 70 in the Radiant Echoes Pre-Patch event.

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Diablo 4 Secret Finding - Ring of Misfortune Unique Found!

After a long secret-finding drought, the Diablo 4 Secret Finding Community has discovered the Ring of Misfortune - finally finding a use for the rare Lucky Coin!

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DonTheCrown Analyzes Updated Uniques and Legendaries in Diablo 4 Season 5

Having trouble keeping track of all the new Unique and Legendary Aspect changes coming in Diablo 4 Season 5? Check out DonTheCrown's newest video for before-and-after comparisons.

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Gold Making and Burnout - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 338

This week we discuss gold making and burnout and ways to make sure we enjoy the game rather than see it as a job. We also discuss all the professions in TWW and take a deeper look into powerful gold making addons like TSM and WorthIt.

More Returning Recruit Transmogs from Radiant Echoes Event - Shadowlands Pre-Patch Cloaks

We've discovered that more transmogs are returning temporarily to the game via the Radiant Echoes event, with a couple of Shadowlands Pre-Patch cloaks becoming available again!

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The Story of the War Within Pre-Patch Event with Nobbel87

So what is going on in the Pre-Patch anyway? Who are these yellow Radient Echo enemies, and what is up with Magni? Nobbel87 answers these questions and more in the Story of the War Within Pre-Patch Event.

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First Darkmoon Faire with Warbands - Darkmoon Prize Tickets Warbound Currency

The Darkmoon Faire is back in town, for the first time since the beginning of the War Within pre-patch! And good news: Darkmoon Prize Tickets are warband transferrable!

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How to Earn the Amani Battle Bear in Cataclysm Classic

With Phase 2 of Cataclysm Classic now underway, it has brought with it a rather unique mount, the Amani Battle Bear which can be earned from the Zul'Aman Timed Run!

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Nerub-ar Palace Raid Tuning Build 55959

Here are the Nerub-ar Palace raid tuning changes for this week's Beta build!

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Women's Race to World First 100 in Diablo 4 Season 5 with AoElena, AnnacakeLIVE, LaggyLuLu, and hellomischa

Diablo 4 content creators AoElena, AnnacakeLIVE, hellomischatv, and LaggyLuLu are racing against the clock to earn the crown in the Women's Race to World First 100 - check it out!

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Blizzard Teases Xal'atath Tomorrow, August 6th - Possible Animated Shorts Reveal

Blizzard has shared a cryptic teaser featuring what appears to Xal'atath, suggesting another line of expansion themed animated shorts to be revealed tomorrow, on August 6th!

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Halfhill Kazoo EDM Remix - Celebrating the Final Weeks of Remix: Mists of Pandaria

Blizzard has released a new track to celebrate the final two weeks of Remix: Mists of Pandaria-- an EDM remix of the popular Halfhill Inn song and its kazoo that everyone knows and loves.

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War Within Pre-Patch Hotfixes for August 5th - Champion Radiant Echoes Gear & Bugfixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes champion track Radiant Echoes gear now working in the catalyst!

Poacher’s Cave Tunnel Cooldown & Class Adjustments - Season of Discovery Hotfixes

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery which adds an independent cooldown to each side of the Poacher’s cave tunnel, and introduces several class adjustments.

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Core Stat Changes Live Today - Buffed Core Stat Damage Bonus in Diablo 4 Season 5

Diablo 4 Season 5 launches today, and with it come changes to how Core Stats calculate Damage Bonuses for almost all classes. Here's what you need to know.

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Everything You Need To Know to Start Season 5 - Featuring DonTheCrown and Rob2628

Diablo 4's Season 5 is only a few hours away! Here's everything you need to know to kickstart your conquest of the Infernal Hordes with leveling builds and paths, thanks to DonTheCrown and Rob2628.

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Easy Bronze Using The Warband Map to Everywhere All At Once

Twitter user Luxthos has revealed a great tip for easy Bronze Acquisition using a Warband Toy that can yield 3,000 Bronze on a fresh level 10 Timerunning character!

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Diablo 4 Season 5 Patch 1.5.0 Now Live - 6.66GB

Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.0 is now available to download - this patch includes new and reworked Unique and Legendary items, class updates, the new Infernal Hordes game mode, and more!

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Diablo 4 Season 5: Season of The Infernal Hordes Now Live!

Season 5 in Diablo 4 is now live, along with all of the legendary, unique, and class changes - take a look at everything you need to know!

50% Off Sale on All Store Pets till August 15th

Blizzard has announced a 50% off sale on all store pets till August 15th. Snag a new minion before the War Within launches.

Item Appearance and Transmog Collection APIs Now Available for World of Warcraft

Transmog collectors, rejoice! After many years, Blizzard has finally added support to item appearances in the character API, allowing players to track their collection on third-party websites without extra tools or addons required.

Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.0 Season 5 Datamined Changes - PTR Adjustments, Unique Overhaul

We've datamined the changes in the live version of Patch 1.5.0, including all class changes, adjustments made from PTR feedback, and the Unique Item changes!

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Mythic+ Updates for August 6th - Dungeon Tuning and Shorter Timers

Blizzard has announced this week’s Mythic+ tuning which includes dungeon tuning and reduction of timers.

Threads of Destiny - Queen Ansurek Animated Short in The War Within

Blizzard has revealed Threads of Destiny, a new animated short exploring the backstory of Queen Ansurek and her connection with the Harbinger in The War Within!

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Barricade's Top Builds for Diablo 4 Season 5

Diablo 4 Season 5 is here, and Barricade is bringing us his picks for top builds - is yours on the list?

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Best Builds for Diablo 4 Season 5 - Tier List Now Live

Looking for the best build to start Season 5 out strong? Our Diablo 4 Endgame Tier List is now live - check out the best options to blast through the game!

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Season 5 Leveling Builds & Guides - featuring Mekuna, Rob2628, XP Games, Rage Gaming, and Cliptis

With the release of Season 5, players are looking for the fastest way to level in the shortest Diablo 4 Season yet - thankfully, Mekuna, Rob2628, XP Games, Rage Gaming, and Cliptis have leveling guides, and we've got leveling builds!

Radiant Echoes Bosses Now Have Lower HP Values

Blizzard has just announced that the bosses for the Radiant Echoes event now have lower HP values.

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Beauty in Sin Sets Return - New Strappy Leather Cosmetics for Necromancer and Sorcerer in Diablo 4

Rogues aren't the only ones who get to experience Beauty in Sin now - Necromancers and Sorcerers have two racy new cosmetic sets as of Diablo 4 Season 5!

Class Tuning Hotfixes August 6th - The War Within Beta

Blizzard has pushed many new class tuning via hotfixes to The War Within Beta realms, including tuning changes to Affliction Warlocks, Devastation Evokers, and Holy Paladins.

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New Diablo 4 Cosmetics - All Classes Receive New Sets in Season 5

Every class is getting some new cosmetic options in Diablo 4 Season 5 - check out the models for the newest arrivals in Tejal's Shop.

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How to Fix the Bugged Reinforced Door during Of Lambs and Wolves in Diablo 4 Season 5

Many players trying to complete the Diablo 4 Season 5 quest Of Lambs and Wolves have run into a frustrating bugged Reinforced Door almost immediately - here's how to fix it.

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Treasure Goblin Funko Pop! Figure, Inarius & Lilith Stein, Red Lilith Statue, and D2R Vinyl Box Set On Sale in the Blizzard Gear Store

Season 5 of Diablo 4 has officially launched, and to celebrate, some items have gone on sale in the Blizzard Gear Store - including a golden Treasure Goblin Funko Pop! with an in-game reward!

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Cataclysm Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Tier 11 Week 10

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of July 30th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 2 in Blackwing Descent, Bastion of Twilight, and Throne of the Four Winds. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Tier 11 statistics.

Seasonal Tempering Recipe Bug - Recipes Carry Over from Season 4 into Diablo 4 Season 5

A new bug has emerged in Diablo 4 Season 5 where players who had unlocked Tempering Recipes in Season 4 unlocked them immediately in Season 5 - and this will not be hotfixed according to Blizzard.

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 DPS Rankings - Molten Core Week 2

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of July 30th for Phase 4 of Season of Discovery in Molten Core. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Molten Core statistics.

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The Umbracrux Unique Power Temporarily Disabled in Diablo 4 Season 5

Blizzard has released a post stating they are disabling the Unique power of The Umbracrux temporarily in Diablo 4 Season 5 to address an experience gain glitch.

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Best Uniques in Season 5 - Diablo 4 Unique Item Tier List Updated

Uniques got a huge overhaul in Season 5 - so which ones are the best? Our Diablo 4 Unique Item Tier List is now live, so check out the best options to finish your BiS list!

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The Ascension of Ansurek - 'Threads of Destiny' Cinematic Analysis

Blizzard has released the first animated short for The War Within, titled Threads of Destiny. Here we break down the cinematic and what it means for the Nerubians in the upcoming expansion.

Patch 1.15.4 Now on Encrypted Vendor Servers - Phase 5 Season of Discovery Updates?

Blizzard has pushed patch 1.15.4 to their encrypted vendor servers, which might be our first sign of Season of Discovery Phase 5!

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Class Tuning on War Within Beta for August 7th - Holy Paladin Nerfs

More class tuning hotfixes have been pushed to the War Within Beta which includes Holy Paladin nerfs.

Everything You'll Need to Target Farm Uniques in Diablo 4 Season 5 - Guides Updated

With the recent Unique Item rework in Diablo 4, players want these powerful items more than ever - so we've updated our Target Farming guides with everything you need to know.

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The War Within Pre-Patch Hotfixes: August 7, 2024

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today that include a buff to drop rates for Flightstone and upgrade Crests in the Radiant Echoes event!

Class Tuning Hotfixes on War Within Beta August 7th (#2) - Shadow Priest Buffs

More class tuning hotfixes have been pushed to the War Within beta which includes Shadow Priest buffs!

Heart of the Lion Range Increase & Focused Rage Corrected - Season of Discovery Hotfixes

Blizzard has released a hotfix for Season of Discovery which increases Hunter's Heart of the Lion range to 100 yards and corrects the Warrior's Focused Rage Rune to reduce the cost of Meathook.

Faerie Fire Threat Corrected - Cataclysm Classic Hotfixes

Blizzard has released a hotfix in Cataclysm Classic which allows the Druid's Faerie Fire spell to increase threat against NPCs who are targeting another unit.

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Could Flex Raiding Be Coming to Season of Discovery?

Based on player feedback, Blizzard will be looking for ways to incorporate variable-size raiding in future Phases of Season of Discovery!

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The War Within Season One Keystone Conqueror Title Revealed

Among today's class tuning and Mythic+ hotfixes on The War Within Beta, the Season 1 Keystone Conqueror title has been revealed to be 'The Tempered', with 'Tempered Hero' awarded to the top 0.1% of players!

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More Class Tuning Hotfixes on War Within Beta August 7th (#3) - Windwalker Buff

For the end of today, another set of class tuning hotfixes has hit the War Within Beta.

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Mythic+ Tuning Hotfixes for August 6th and 7th - Large Voidbound Affix Change

Over the last two, there have been some Mythic+ tuning hotfixes and also a big change to the Voidbound affix!

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Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope Weekly DPS Rankings - The War Within Pre-Patch Week 2

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope during the week of July 30th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Pre-Patch.

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Mother's Gift Reputation Rewards Continue after Final Reward Tier in Diablo 4 Season 5

The Mother's Gift reputation, new to Diablo 4 Season 5, has more surprises beyond the final reward tier - reputation can continue to be earned for more rewards.

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The War Within 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition - Gryphon Rider Statue, Art Book, Collector's Pin

We're taking a closer look at the unique items from The War Within 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition, including the Gryphon Rider Statue!

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Patch 11.0.2 - War Within Launch Patch Goes Live on August 13th

Blizzard has announced that the War Within Launch Patch goes live on August 13th!

War Within Launch Patch 11.0.2 Patch Notes

Here are the Patch Notes for the War Within launch Patch 11.0.2 which includes a lot of the recent updates to the War Within Beta.

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New Season 5 Loading Screens in Diablo 4

With Season of the Infernal Hordes now live, new loading screens have made their way into Diablo 4 - take a look.

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Diablo 4 Season 5 Hotfix 1 - Umbracrux Re-enabled, Varshan Summon Bug Fixed

Blizzard has released the first Diablo 4 Season 5 hotfix, which addresses a bug preventing successive summoning of Varshan as well as re-enabling the Umbracrux Rogue Unique.

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Ring & Amulet Drop Rate Hotfix Incoming - Diablo 4 Season 5

Blizzard has stated that they're aware the droprate for jewelry is unusually high in Diablo 4 Season 5, and a fix will be coming soon.

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Blizzard Confirms Quests Will Not Reward All Appearances in The War Within

Blizzard has confirmed on the forums that quests rewarding only appearances your character can use is intended, and the beta behavior was likely a bug.

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Increase Visibility with Silhouette and Camera Collision Options in The War Within

Two major quality of life improvements made in The War Within pre-patch increase player visibility and reduce camera collision while navigating throughout the world of Warcraft!

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Encrypted 11.0.5 War Within Build Now on WoWDev Server - Internal Testing Starting

Blizzard has updated one of their internal servers with the first 11.0.5 build, build 56036. Note that this build is encrypted and we don't have access to it, so we can't datamine its contents.

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This Week in WoW - Threads of Destiny, The War Within Story, and Finishing Up MoP Remix

This week in WoW, Blizzard is recapping the story of The War Within, there's a big sale on battle pets, and Mists of Pandaria Remix is getting ready to come to a close!

Diablo II: Resurrected Ladder Season 8 Coming August 23rd!

Blizzard has announced that Diablo II: Resurrected Ladder Season 8 will be released on August 23rd!

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Upcoming Transmogs Collection Changes Planned for 11.0.5 - Class Restricted Gear & All Quest Rewards

Blizzard has posted the current plans for upcoming transmog collection coming in Patch 11.0.5. This includes a change to make class restricted gear work for all classes and the ability to grant all quest reward transmogs retroactively!

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Iconic WoW Lore Figure Transmog Now in Diablo 4 - Varian Wrynn, Xavius, Xal'atath, Sylvanas, & Kael'thas

World of Warcraft is crossing into Diablo 4 in a big way - classes are each getting a cosmetic set modeled after an iconic WoW lore figure, weapons and all! Check out the models for the brand new Varian Wrynn, Xavius, Xal'atath, Sylvanas, and Kael'thas sets.

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Sparklepony Comes to Diablo 4 - Celestial Steed Crossover Mount Now Available

The Sparklepony has made its way to Diablo 4 - the World of Warcraft Celestial Steed mount is making its debut in Sanctuary.

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Diablo 4 Season 5 Hotfix 2 - Excessive Jewelry Droprate Fixed, Abyssal Scrolls Issue Addressed

Blizzard has released another round of hotfixes for Diablo 4 Season 5, addressing disappearing Abyssal Scrolls as well as fixing the excessive jewelry drop rates.

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The Tournament of Ages RP Community Event Featuring Entertainment, Competition, and Charity

The annual Tournament of Ages Warcraft roleplay community event is underway, host to a week of competitive events and player created activities, while raising funds for Blessings in a Backpack to help feed children in need!

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The Bench World of Warcraft Podcast Episode 2 ft. Growl, Tettles, Squishei and Yoda

We're highlighting the second episode of The Bench WoW Podcast! Growl, Tettles and Squishei discuss the state of Tanks with Yoda, recent Class tuning, Augmentation Evoker, Mythic raiding and more.

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The Hardest Objectives Needed to Earn Diablo 4 Season 5's Secret Title

Diablo 4 Season 5's secret title has been found already - here are the top 3 most difficult requirements to get the Creator's Resolve titles.

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Pizza Hut in China Promotion Features Keycaps, Mousepads, and Keychains

In celebration of the recently relaunched World of Warcraft in China, Pizza Hut has started a new promotion offering customers the Fathom battle pet, Alliance and Horde themed keycaps, Burning Crusade and The War Within mousepads, and Frostmourne and Gorehowl keychains!

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Infernal Hordes Questline and Guide Now Live for Diablo 4 Season 5

Sitting down to play during the first weekend of Diablo 4's Season 5? Take a look at everything you need to know with our updated Infernal Hordes General and Questline guides.

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Blizzard Forms New Team to Create Smaller AA Games from Existing IP

A new team to work on smaller AA quality games based on existing franchises such as Warcraft, StarCraft, and Overwatch has been formed inside Blizzard Entertainment!

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Dual Gathering in The War Within - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 339

This week we talk all about Dual Gathering in The War Within and some great fixes to profession levelling. We also have a deep dive into Transmog and why it's seeing a renewed interest and we show you how to trade cross realm using your Warbank!

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The Best Strategy For Farming Burning Aether During Infernal Hordes - Diablo 4

After battling through Infernal Hordes for nearly a week, Diablo 4 players are starting to come to some conclusions about the best ways to earn the game's latest currency - Burning Aether.

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Reputation Contracts Are Now Warband-Wide in The War Within

Reputation contracts for The War Within factions are now Warband-wide, with players limited to signing one contract per week.

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MoP Remix Post-Event Item Level Possibly Increased to ilvl467

Timerunning characters in MoP Remix will receive a basic set of gear once the event ends. Recent findings show that this set of gear might have been buffed - From ilvl415 to ilvl467!

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Enhancement Shaman Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Stormbringer vs. Totemic

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Enhancement in The War Within? Our Enhancement Writer, Wordup, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Shadow Priest Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Archon vs. Voidweaver

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Shadow Priest in The War Within? Our Shadow Priest Writer, EllipsisPriest, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Brewmaster Monk Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Master of Harmony vs. Shado-Pan

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Brewmaster Monk in The War Within? Our Brewmaster Monk Writer, Sinzhu, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Blizzard on What Happens to Characters After MoP Remix Ends - 467 Gear, 30 Slot Bags

After MoP Remix ends, Blizzard has confirmed that characters will get 467 Item Level Gear, 30 Slot bags and more!

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Wowhead Now Hiring - News Writers & Cataclysm Class Writers

The Wowhead team is hiring Guide Writers for our WoW Classic 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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Player Earns 1,366 Burning Aether During Infernal Horde Run - Diablo 4

Players have discovered that Hellborne events grant the highest amount of Burning Aether during Infernal Horde runs, with one player earning up to 1,366 in a single run!

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Class Tuning Hotfixes on War Within Beta August 12th - Rogue Buffs

Some class tuning hotfixes have buffed Rogues on the War Within Beta.

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Class Tuning Hotfixes on War Within Beta August 12th (Part 2) - Holy Paladin, Resto Druid, Disc Priest

Some more class tuning hotfixes have been pushed to the Beta for Resto Druid, Disc Priest and changing the Holy Paladin class tree.

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Support a Streamer with 2 Twitch Subs to Receive Watcher of the Huntress Pet - Aug 26th to Sept 26th

Blizzard has announced that Support a Streamer event for The War Within between August 26th to September 26th to receive the Watcher of the Huntress pet.

Twitch Drops Return on August 26th - Ghastly Charger Mount

Twitch Drops are returning on August 26th with the Ghastly Charger mount!

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Class Tuning Hotfixes on War Within Beta August 12th (Part 3) - Mage and Mistweaver Monk

Some more class tuning hotfixes have been pushed to the Beta for Mistweaver Monk and Mages.

Secondary Stat Flasks Nerfed by 15% on War Within Beta

The secondary stat flasks have just been nerfed by 15% on the War Within Beta.

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Arcane Mage Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Spellslinger vs. Sunfury

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Arcane in The War Within? Our Arcane Writer, Porom, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Class Tuning Hotfixes on War Within Beta August 12th (Part 4) - Demon Hunter

Some more class tuning hotfixes have been pushed to the Beta for Demon Hunters.

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Class Tuning Hotfixes on War Within Beta August 12th (Part 5) - Brewmaster, Windwalker, Mage, Outlaw

Some more class tuning hotfixes have been pushed to the Beta for Brewmaster, Windwalker, Mage, Outlaw.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Cinematic, Music, Transmog

This week they talk about the latest news from the War Within Beta, Transmog drama, music, the new cinematic, and more...

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Protection Warrior Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Colossus vs. Mountain Thane

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Protection Warrior in The War Within? Our Protection Warrior Writer, Nomeratur, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Augmentation Evoker Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Chronowarden vs. Scalecommander

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Augmentation Evoker in The War Within? Our Augmentation Writer, Jereico, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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The War Within Patch 11.0.2 Extended Maintenance until 3:00 PM PDT

In preparation for the launch of The War Within Patch 11.0.2, Blizzard has announced extended maintenance on Tuesday, August 13th. Servers are expected to be down from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT.

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Gauntlet Temporarily Disabled in Diablo 4 Season 5

Blizzard has temporarily disabled The Gauntlet in Diablo 4 Season 5 in order to address a newly found issue.

Raid, Dungeons, PvP, and Delves in The War Within Developer Discussion

Blizzard has released a new developer deep dive, discussing the Raid, dungeons, PvP, and delves coming in The War Within!

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Dracthyr Warrior Teaser in Latest WoWCast - Dracthyr Class Restriction Removal Coming Soon

In today's WoWCast, we got a teaser for a Dracthyr Warrior during a segment on Warbands suggesting the class restriction for Dracthyr could come very soon after launch.

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Diablo 4 Season 5 Hotfix 3 - Infernal Hordes GA Chests Fixed, Runeshards Now Drop In Nightmare Dungeons

In a much-requested hotfix, Blizzard has fixed multiple issues around endgame progression, such as Greater Equipment Chests in Infernal Hordes now dropping a Greater Affix item every time and Runeshards dropping in Nightmare dungeons again!

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Holy Paladin Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Herald of the Sun vs. Lightsmith

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Holy Paladin in The War Within? Our Holy Paladin Writer, HolyClarius, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Reminder: Don't Forget to Obtain These MoP Remix-Exclusive Event Rewards

Remix: Mists of Pandaria will end in a little under a week, and there are several cosmetic items from the event that will become unobtainable once the event ends. We've compiled a quick list of items exclusive to Remix, if you aren't done with the event yet!

Blizzard Announces New PvP Map: Deephaul Ravine

Blizzard has just announced a new PvP map coming in The War Within known as Deephaul Ravine.

Hunter's Raptor Fury Buffed, Paladin's Divine Light Nerfed - Season of Discovery Hotfix

Blizzard has released an undocumented Hotfix for Season of Discovery which increases the damage and duration of Hunter's Raptor Fury and adds an 8-second Cooldown to Paladin's Divine Light.

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Patch 11.0.2 Servers Now Live in North America

An hour ahead of scheduled maintenance, North American servers are now live with The War Within Patch 11.0.2!

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Last Week of Dragonflight's Great Vault - Don't Forget to Claim Rewards

The Great Vault in Dragonflight is officially closing, with rewards no longer able to be obtained after this week. Don't forget to claim any items you may have forgotten about in your Vault!

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Best 11.0.2 Pre-Patch Talent Builds for All Classes - Raid, Mythic+ & Leveling in the War Within

With the War Within Pre-Patch 11.0.2 arriving with this week's reset, we've updated all our best Level 70 Talent Builds for Raid, Mythic+, and Leveling builds direct from our class writers.

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Player Health Increase in Alterac Valley & Spell Adjustments - Season of Discovery Hotfix

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery which increases the health of all players in Alterac Valley and introduces several Class Spell adjustments.

Exact Mythic+ Mob Count Values No Longer Trackable Via Addons in War Within

Now on live servers and on the War Within Beta, addons can no longer track exact Mythic+ count in Mythic+ dungeons.

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Class Guides Updated for Patch 11.0.2 - New Talent Trees for Paladins and Shamans, Small Talent Changes

With Patch 11.0.2 hitting live servers today for NA, our class guides have been updated to support the changes it brings to Talent Builds and Rotations.

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Sylvanas and Lich King Funko Pop! Figures Now Available on Blizzard Store

A Sylvanas and Lich King Funko Pop! Figure are now available for purchase on the Blizzard Gear store.

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Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope Weekly DPS Rankings - The War Within Pre-Patch Week 3

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope during the week of August 6th. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Pre-Patch.

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Restoration Druid Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Keeper of the Grove vs. Wildstalker

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Restoration Druid in The War Within? Our Restoration Druid Writer, Voulk, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Thrall's Role as a Mentor - "Trials" Short Story Analysis

Trials is a short story from the upcoming anthology book, The Voices Within. In this story by Jonathan Maberry, we examine Thrall's role as a mentor to his children and to the Horde.

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 DPS Rankings - Molten Core Week 3

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of August 6th for Phase 4 of Season of Discovery in Molten Core. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Molten Core statistics.

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PvP Gearing in The War Within - Early Access Caps, Warmode Gearing Changes

Blizzard released a blue post talking about PvP gearing in the early days of The War Within, including a limited Honor cap during Early Access and the removal of Trophies of Strife from War Mode gearing!

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Cataclysm Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Tier 11 Week 11

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of August 6th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 2 in Blackwing Descent, Bastion of Twilight, and Throne of the Four Winds. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Tier 11 statistics.

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Trading Temporarily Disabled in Diablo 4 Season 5

Blizzard has temporarily disabled trading in Diablo 4 due to a possible duplication issue.

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The Harbinger is Here - New War Within Cinematic

Blizzard has released a new cinematic on Twitter with the text "The Harbinger is here." Watch it now!

Blizzard Showcases the Zones and Dungeons Coming with The War Within

Blizzard has posted a showcase of the Khaz Algar Zones and all of the Dungeons coming with The War Within!

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The War Within Intro Scenario Beta Test Tomorrow, August 15th

Blizzard has announced that The War Within intro scenario will be tested tomorrow, August 15th, between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. PDT, on a special Launch Test beta server!

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Fix for Missing Cloak of Infinite Potential Transmogs Coming in The War Within

Blizzard has stated that missing appearances for the Cloak of Infinite Potential in Pandaria Remix will be address in The War Within, granting players the missing looks.

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Blizzard Blog on Hero Talents - High Quality Hero Talent Icons

Blizzard has released a blog covering Hero Talents in War Within, with high quality hero talent icons!

Soon™ Animated Teaser Trailer Released on Twitter

Blizzard has released a short animated trailer on Twitter. Is this hyping up the War Within or a potential animated video?

Fix in the Works for Couch Co-op Bugs Affecting Attack Speed, Animations, and Movement in Diablo 4

Blizzard has confirmed that they are working on fixes for several bugs affecting couch co-op players in Diablo 4, but they will take a client patch to fully address.

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Analysis of New Animated Teaser Trailer - Flashbacks to Warcraft 2?

Blizzard released a teaser for a potential upcoming animated project set in Quel'thalas, and here we examine the trailer to determine exactly what it might be about.

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Warcraft Crosses Over Into Overwatch in Latest Season 12: New Frontiers Official Trailer

In a brief scene at the end of the Overwatch 2 Season 12: New Frontiers trailer, Blizzard teased a Warcraft crossover with the appearance of Frostmourne.

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The War Within Features Highlight & Launch Timetable Bluepost

Blizzard has released a new blog highlighting all of the many features and supplementary media coming with The War Within expansion, as well as the early access and global launch timetable!

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BlizzFest Begins for Blizzard Gear Store - WoW Sale Today August 14th Including Lich King Helm & Statues

Blizzard has announced BlizzFest, a week long sale on the Blizzard Gear Store. Today, August 14th, is WoW's sales day featuring deals on themed bundles, replica statues including the Lich King's Helm of Domination, art prints, and other Warcraft merch.

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Dragon Isles Supplies No Longer a Warband Transferrable Currency

A hotfix has removed the ability to transfer Dragon Isle Supplies amongst your Warband.

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Dragon Isles Supplies No Longer a Warband Transferrable Currency - Blizzard Working on a Fix

A hotfix has removed the ability to transfer Dragon Isle Supplies amongst your Warband. Update: Blizzard is working to fix an issue with the currency transfer system.

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Subtlety Rogue Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Deathstalker vs. Trickster

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Subtlety Rogue in The War Within? Our Subtlety Rogue Writer, fuu1, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Frost Death Knight Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Deathbringer vs. Rider of the Apocalypse

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Frost Death Knight in The War Within? Our Frost DK Writer, Khazakdk, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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The Art of The War Within - 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition Artbook

Alongside the physical Collector's Edition, Blizzard has released the artbook titled The Art of World of Warcraft: The War Within. Here we show some of that art and the narrative that accompanies it.

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Affliction Warlock Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Hellcaller vs. Soul Harvester

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Affliction Warlock in The War Within? Our Affliction Warlock Writer, Kalamazi, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Mother's Blessing 35% Experience & 50% Gold Bonus Starting August 20th - Diablo 4

Blizzard has announced a new Mother's Blessing event from August 20th at noon PDT to August 27th at 10 a.m. PDT. This buff will grant all players with 35% experience and 50% Gold multiplicative bonuses!

Havoc Demon Hunter Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Aldrachi Reaver vs. Fel-Scarred

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Havoc Demon Hunter in The War Within? Our Havoc Writer, Shadarek, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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First Episode of Animated Series Aleria: Light and Shadow Now Available

The first episode of a new animated series, Alleria: Light and Shadow is now available. Witness the story of Alleria Windrunner as journeys through Light and Shadow.

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Campaign Needs to be Completed Once to Unlock Skip Campaign Feature - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard has stated that players must complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign once to unlock the "Skip Campaign" feature for subsequent characters.

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NA Players Can Now Claim Free 1 Day Game Time - Extended Maintenance Compensation

NA Players can now claim their free 1 day game time on the Battle.net launcher as compensation for extended maintenance with the launch of the War Within Pre-Patch.

Diablo BlizzFest Sales Begin - Bundles, Enamel Pins, Inarius Statue & More

BlizzFest Sales have come to the Diablo section of the Blizzard Gear Store - check out prices up to 50% off on clothing bundles, enamel pins, the incredible Inarius statue, and more!

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Associate Game Director Morgan Day Interview with Maximum - Live Stream

Liquid guild master Maximum is interviewing Associate Game Director Morgan Day live on Twitch!

Crest Discount Coming in War Within

In Maximum's interview on Twitch, Morgan Day has announced that a Crest Discount is planned for members of your Warband!

Aspect of Splintering Energy & Fractured Winterglass Interaction Changed - Diablo 4

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Diablo 4 which reduces the frequency of Splintering Energy arcs but will increase the overall damage of this Aspect to compensate.

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New War Within Dalaran Intro In-Game Cinematics

With today's War Within Campaign Intro Beta test, two new in-game cinematics have been revealed. Dalaran decides whether to answer Azeroth's call for aid.

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The War Within Introduction Questline (Story Spoilers)

The intro experience for The War Within was tested for a short duration on the Beta servers, and we went through the questline to bring you all the details! Story spoilers.

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Gauntlet Reenabled in Diablo 4 Season 5 - Ready for Play

Blizzard has reenabled The Gauntlet in Diablo 4 Season 5 after a bugfix required that it be disabled briefly.

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Certain BFA Raid Bosses Can Now be Tamed in Patch 11.0.2

A few notable raid bosses from BFA can now be tamed as of Patch 11.0.2!

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Patch 4.4.1 Now On Encrypted Vendor Servers for Cataclysm Classic

Patch 4.4.1 has been pushed to Encrypted Vendor Servers, which is our first indication of the next phase of Cataclysm Classic!

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Beast Mastery Hunter Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Dark Ranger vs. Pack Leader

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Beast Mastery Hunter in The War Within? Our Beast Mastery Writer, Tarlo, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Spells No Longer Reset Cooldown After Boss Fight - Season of Discovery Hotfix

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery which prevents many spells from resetting their Cooldowns after players have defeated a boss.

The War Within Pre-Patch Hotfixes: August 15 2024

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which include fixes to a few classes along with restoring a missing Mythic ensemble in MoP Remix!

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Trading Re-enabled in Diablo 4 Season 5

Players are reporting that trading has been re-enabled in Diablo 4 Season 5!

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Ashes of Al'ar Skyriding Trails Restored in Patch 11.0.2

Phoenix fans rejoice as the iconic red streaks trailing behind Ashes of Al'ar are now visible while skyriding!

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Possible Trolli x World of Warcraft Promotion - Battle Pet Reward?

A new possible promotion has been spotted on the Trolli website, hinting at a collaboration between Trolli and World of Warcraft!

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Outlaw Rogue Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Fatebound vs. Trickster

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Outlaw Rogue in The War Within? Our Outlaw Rogue Writer, JustGuy, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Holy Priest Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Archon vs. Oracle

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Holy Priest in The War Within? Our Holy Priest Writer, AutomaticJak, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Blademaster Stones Receive Matching Chestwraps for Female Characters in Patch 11.0.2

In an unannounced change, the Blademaster's Stones transmogs available from the Trading Post now come with matching chest wraps for female characters, giving them a nicer default look at the cost of less customization.

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Blizzard Announces The WoW Variety Show Will Return August 31, 2024

Blizzard has announced that the latest installment of the WoW Variety Show will be streamed over on Twitch and YouTube on August 31st!

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This Week in Wow - The War Within Launch Times, Dev WoWCast, MoP Remix Ending Soon, Twitch Drops, and More!

This week in WoW, Blizzard releases TWW launch times and highlighted features coming the the new expansion with an episode of WoWCast. Mist of Pandaria Remix ends very soon and new Twitch Drops are on their way for TWW's launch.

Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.1 Patch Notes - Infernal Hordes Buffed, Rogue Tempers Re-Enabled, Masterworking Bugs Fixed

Blizzard has released patch notes for Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.1, incuding buffs to several Infernal Hordes modifiers, Rogue Tempering manuals re-enabled, and Masterworking bugs fixed for several Unique items.

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Players Will Receive Legendary Cache of Greater Affix Items Next Week - Diablo 4

As a part of Patch 1.5.1, which releases August 20th, Blizzard will compensate players who have previously opened Spoils of Greater Equipment and did not receive Greater Affix items.

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Class Tuning Hotfixes August 16th - Warrior Tuning

Some class tuning hotfixes have been pushed to the War Within Beta AND live servers, applying large changes to Warriors.

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Create Personalized Dragonflight Expansion Recaps with Raider.IO

As Dragonflight draws to a close, Raider.IO is celebrating with one final personalized recap, detailing your character's history over all four seasons of the expansion!

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Alleria's Choices - 'Light and Shadow' Cinematic Analysis.

Blizzard has released an animated short titled 'Light and Shadow', detailing Alleria's life leading up to The War Within. Here we analyze the choices she made that led her to the path she is on now.

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Free T-Shirt Day Micro-Holiday: Get Your T-Shirts Now for One Day Only!

The microholiday Free T-Shirt Day is live today August 16th on NA and EU realms until midnight. Get your Free T-shirts Now!

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Class Tuning Hotfixes August 16th (Part 2) - Warrior Tuning

Some class tuning hotfixes have been pushed to the War Within Beta and live servers, applying large changes to Warriors, zeroing out their spec scaling auras and buffing abilities by the same amount instead.

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Elemental Shaman Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Farseer vs. Stormbringer

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Elemental Shaman in The War Within? Our Elemental Writer, HawkCorrigan, pits both Hero Talents against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Protection Paladin Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Lightsmith vs. Templar

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Protection Paladin in The War Within? Our Protection Paladin Writer, Lincoln, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Survival Hunter Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Pack Leader vs. Sentinel

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Survival Hunter in The War Within? Our Beast Mastery Writer, DoolB, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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New Escape from Dalaran 4D Immersive Ride at Gamescom 2024

Blizzard has announced that players attending Gamescom 2024 will have the chance to experience the new Escape from Dalaran immersive 4D ride.

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Mistweaver Monk Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Conduit of the Celestials vs. Master of Harmony

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Mistweaver Monk in The War Within? Our Mistweaver Monk Writer, JuneMW, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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A Penny For Xal'atath's Thoughts - Hidden Easter Egg in War Within Introduction (Minor Spoilers)

The War Within Introduction scenario was recently tested on the Beta servers, and observant players have noticed an easter egg that is literally a blink and you miss! Story spoilers.

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Fire Mage Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Frostfire vs. Sunfury

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Fire Mage in The War Within? Our Fire Mage Writer, Preheat, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Devastation Evoker Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Flameshaper vs. Scalecommander

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Devastation Evoker in The War Within? Our Devastation Evoker Writer, Preheat, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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New Class Animations for Dracthyr Added in The War Within

Dracthyr player models have gained new animations useable by classes other than Evokers, setting the stage for them to gain new classes in the near future.

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Fury Warrior Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Mountain Thane vs. Slayer

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Fury Warrior in The War Within? Our Fury Warrior Writer, Archimtiros, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Feral Druid Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Druid of the Claw vs. Wildstalker

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Feral Druid in The War Within? Our Feral Druid Writer, Guiltyas, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Blood Death Knight Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Deathbringer vs. San'layn

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Blood Death Knight in The War Within? Our Blood Writer, Mandl, pits each Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Meet Brann Bronzebeard - New Warcraft Short

Blizzard has released a YouTube short covering Brann Bronzebeard!

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Profession Builds & Alts Armies - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 340

This week we talk all about Alts and Profession Builds! The War Within is almost here and we go through final plans and preparations to get ready and informed about gold making in the new expansion. In particular, we look at Alchemy builds and what Thaumaturgy brings to the alt army.

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Demonology Warlock Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Diabolist vs. Soul Harvester

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Demonology Warlock in The War Within? Our Demonology Warlock Writer, NotWarlock, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Windwalker Monk Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Conduit of the Celestials vs. Shado-Pan

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Windwalker Monk in The War Within? Our Windwalker Monk Writer, Babylonius, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Guardian Druid Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Druid of the Claw vs. Elune's Chosen

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Guardian Druid in The War Within? Our Guardian Druid Writer, Pumps, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Mythic+ Legion Weapon Transmogs Now Available in Normal Dungeons

Previously only availably in Mythic+ during their Dragonflight seasons, recent weapon transmogs added to Legion dungeons are once again available via Normal dungeons!

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WoWCast Developer Chat: A New Era of Warcraft Storytelling

Blizzard has released a special edition of WoWCast, sharing their enthusiasm for the story and world-building soon to come with the launch of The War Within!

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Featured at Gamescom Opening Night Live August 20th

Tomorrow, August 20th at 11:00 am PDT, Blizzard will reveal more information about Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred during Gamescom Opening Night Live!

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Final Hours of Remix: Mists of Pandaria - Double Check for Missing Ensembles, Mounts, Pets

With Mists of Pandaria: Remix ending soon, we want to remind everyone to double-check Remix vendors to see if you didn't forget to buy any ensemble, mount, toy, or pet from Pandaria before the event ends.

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Frost Mage Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Frostfire vs. Spellslinger

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Frost Mage in The War Within? Our Frost Mage Writer, Dorovon, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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August 19th The War Within Hotfixes - Chaos Brand and Arcane Intellect Nerfs with Weekly Reset

Blizzard has published today's hotfixes for The War Within. Today, they are nerfing Chaos Brand and Arcane Intellect from 5% to 3% each. This is being done to improve the balance of caster-heavy versus melee-heavy groups.

Rogue Crimson Tempest & Warlock Tier 1 Tank Set Fixes - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery which fixes the interaction between Rogue's & Nightslayer set and corrects the interaction between Warlock's Tier 1 Tank set & .

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Wild Strikes Aura Becoming Raid-wide in Season of Discovery

Blizzard has announced that the Wild Strikes Aura from Druids will become raid-wide during weekly maintenance.

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Destruction Warlock Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Diabolist vs. Hellcaller

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Destruction Warlock in The War Within? Our Destruction Warlock Writer, Loozy, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

Marksmanship Hunter Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Dark Ranger vs. Sentinel

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Marksmanship Hunter in The War Within? Our Marksmanship Hunter Writer, TheAzortharion, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

Retribution Paladin Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Herald of the Sun vs. Templar

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Retribution Paladin in The War Within? Our Retribution Paladin Writer, Bolas, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Restoration Shaman Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Farseer vs. Totemic

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Restoration Shaman in The War Within? Our Restoration Shaman Writer, Theun, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Vengeance Demon Hunter Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Aldrachi Reaver vs. Fel-Scarred

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Vengeance Demon Hunter in The War Within? Our Havoc Writer, Itamae, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Invisibility Potions No Longer Share Cooldown with Combat Potions in The War Within

The new line of invisibility potions no longer share a cooldown with combat potions in The War Within!

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S1 Mythic+ Dungeon Tuning for August 20th - Additional Checkpoint and Increased Count Requirements

Blizzard has posted S1 Mythic+ dungeon tuning for today which includes an additional checkpoint in Grim Batol, increased count requirements in 3 dungeons and much more!

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In-Game Mounts and Pets for Purchasing SteelSeries World of Warcraft Limited Edition Collection

SteelSeries has announced a World of Warcraft Limited Edition collection of PC gaming peripherals and purchases will get you an in-game mount or pet reward!

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Datamined S1 Dungeon Tuning for August 20th - Increased Count from Mobs

We've datamined the S1 dungeon tuning for today which also includes increased count from some mobs in dungeons.

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Chris Metzen on the Worldsoul Saga - WowCast

Chris Metzen discusses the Worldsoul Saga on the most recent episode of WoWCast!

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - Mercenaries Reveal Trailer

Blizzard has released a new trailer, showcasing Mercenaries that players will be able to recruit once Vessel of Hatred launches on October 8th!

Gamescom Opening Night Diablo 4 Blog Post - Mercenaries Revealed

Blizzard has released a blog post detailing the Diablo 4 revelations from the opening night of Gamescom, including Mercenaries.

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Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.1 Now Live!

Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.1 is now live! This patch buffs the Infernal Hordes game mode, grants players a free Legendary Cache of Greater Affix Items, and fixes several bugs.

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Blizzard Updating Authority of Storms Enchant Before War Within

Blizzard will be updating the Authority of Storms enchant in the War Within!

(Updated) Invisibility Potions No Longer Share Cooldown with Combat Potions in The War Within

In recent hotfixes, the Invisibility potions now once again share cooldown with other potions.

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Datamined S1 Dungeon Tuning for August 20th (Part 2) - Increased Count from Mobs

More dungeon tuning hotfixes changes more count and makes the Necrotic Wake channeled stun happen instantly.

Blizzard at Gamescom - 30th Anniversary Warcraft Events, Warcraft Direct, & Overwatch Collab!

At Gamescom, Blizzard teased several in-game events for the celebration of Warcraft's 30th Anniversary, hinted at a new Warcraft Direct, and more!

New Sylvanas Widowmaker Overwatch 2 Skin Revealed at Gamescom 2024

At Gamescom 2024 we learned several Blizzard titles will be celebrating Warcraft's 30th anniversary with a Warcraft collaboration. Overwatch 2 revealed a new Sylvanas Widowmaker skin that will come with their crossover event.

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Best Builds in Patch 1.5.1 - Midseason Tier List Updates

Our Diablo 4 Endgame Tier List is updated for Patch 1.5.1 - check out which builds have climbed the ranks, and which class dropped out of S-Tier entirely!

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The War Within Pre-Patch Hotfixes - Importing Shaman Talents

Blizzard has updated The War Within hotfix blog with a few small quest and achievement updates, along with a fix for importing Shaman talent loadout strings!

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Datamined S1 Dungeon Tuning for August 20th (Part 3)

More dungeon tuning hotfixes changes which reverts the Drain Fluids change.

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Discipline Priest Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Oracle vs. Voidweaver

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Discipline Priest in The War Within? Our Discipline Priest Writer, AutomaticJak, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Arms Warrior Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Colossus vs. Slayer

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Arms Warrior in The War Within? Our Arms Warrior Writer, Archimtiros, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Assassination Rogue Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Deathstalker vs. Fatebound

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Assassination Rogue in The War Within? Our Assassination Rogue Writer, Whispyr, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Vessel of Hatred Game Features & New Regions - Diablo 4 Inside the Game Video Showcase

Blizzard has published a Diablo 4 video showcasing some of the new game features and regions coming with Vessel of Hatred!

Party Finder Coming To Diablo 4 With Vessel of Hatred

Rejoice, Nephalem - Diablo 4 will finally get a Party Finder with Vessel of Hatred!

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Delve deeper into Nahantu with Mercenaries, Dark Citadel, and More!

Blizzard has revealed more content coming to Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, including Mercenaries, the Dark Citadel co-op endgame experience, and the Undercity of Kurast timed dungeon!

Scroll of Retempering Will Allow Item Tempering Resets in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

The new Scroll of Retempering will allow players to reset an item's Tempering attempts in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred.

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First Look at Diablo 4's Dark Citadel, New PvE Co-op Challenge in Vessel of Hatred

Check out this very first look at the Dark Citadel, a new PvE co-op challenge, which will be introduced with Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion!

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Kurast Undercity - New Timed Dungeon Coming in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

The new Undercity dungeon in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred allows players to speed through hordes of demons in search of loot while trying to beat the timer.

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All New Monster Families Coming in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Three new monster families will join the armies of Hell in the Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred expansion - the Hollows, the Dregs, and the Lacuni!

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Next Diablo 4 Developer Livestream Scheduled for August 29th - Season 6 & Paragon Changes

During the Xbox Showcase at Gamescom, Diablo 4's development team announced a date for the upcoming Vessel of Hatred Developer Livestream - August 29th!

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Gamescom Reveal - Diablo 4 Mercenaries

The Xbox showcase at Gamescom 2024 in Germany revealed additional details about the Mercenary system in Diablo 4 - here's everything we know so far.

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New Merch - Arthas FiGPiN, Alleria Limited Quantity FiGPiN, Crochet Green Murloc

Blizzard has updated their Gear Store page with three new items: an XL Arthas Menethil FiGPiN, a random quality, limited quantity Alleria Windrunner FiGPiN, and an adorable Crochet Green Murloc!

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Inside Blizzard's Exhilarating 4D Ride - Escape From Dalaran at gamescom 2024

IGN shared a behind-the-scenes video, detailing how Blizzard created the Escape From Dalaran 4D experience at Gamescom!

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Real-Life Shalamayne Crafted by YouTube Channel Black Beard Projects

YouTube channel, Black Beard Projects, has forged a life-sized version of Shalamayne, the legendary sword wielded by Varian and Anduin Wrynn!

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Only 2 Days Left to Sign-Up for a Chance to Participate in The WoW Variety Show!

Players only have 2 days left to sign up for a chance to participate in The WoW Variety Show! Registration ends on Friday, August 23rd at 9:00 am PDT.

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MoP Remix Character's Timerunning Gear Counts for Crest Discounts

If you had max level gear on a MoP Remix character, upgrades don't require any Crests in Dragonflight Season 4.

New Baby Wolphisto Plushie - Diablo 4 Mephisto Wolf Now Available on Blizzard Store

While there was plenty of information revealed about Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred at Gamescom this year, Blizzard has unveiled one more Diablo 4 surprise - a new Mephisto Wolf Plushie!

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Available Content in The War Within Early Access

With Early Access for The War Within releasing August 22nd, here is a short overview of all the available content players can engage in during that time.

Get Your Warcraft Story from Xal'atath - Personalized Character Stats and History

Warcraft Story is now live! Enter your character details and share your personalized story before War Within launches on August 26th!

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Mother's Blessing is Now Live & Will Be Extended 1 Extra Day - Diablo 4

Mother's Blessing is now live in Diablo 4! During the event, players can earn multiplicative experience & Gold bonuses, and the event will be extended by one day!

What's New with Tailoring in The War Within

The War Within is introducing some interesting Profession mechanics for all Crafting and Gathering professions - take a look at Tailoring!

Cloth Drops Only for Tailors - What's New With Tailoring in The War Within

In The War Within, only Tailors will be able to loot cloth from humanoids.

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Maintenance Announced - Morning of The War Within Early Access

Blizzard has announced some maintenance the morning of Early Access for the War Within!

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Preservation Evoker Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Chronowarden vs. Flameshaper

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Preservation Evoker in The War Within? Our Preservation Writer, Voulk, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Gamescom Key Art & Press Kit

Blizzard has released a Press Kit, including Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Mercenaries, Dark Citadel, Kurast Undercity Screenshots, an 'Inside the Game' Trailer, and Key Art! Several download options can be found in the Blizzard Press Center.

The War Within Profession Guides - NPC Crafting Orders, Knowledge Points, Recrafting, and More!

Our Guides to Profession systems in The War Within, including NPC Crafting Orders, Knowledge Points, Recrafting, and more are now live!

Massive Mythic+ Dungeon Nerfs - Tyrannical and Incoming Damage

Blizzard has massively nerfed Mythic+ dungeons and the Tyrannical affix!

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Balance Druid Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Elune's Chosen vs. Keeper of the Grove

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Balance Druid in The War Within? Our Balance Druid Writer, tettles, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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No First Craft Profession Experience in The War Within

Blizzard has rolled out a hotfix that disables First-Craft Experience bonuses for players at or above level 70 in The War Within.

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No First Craft Profession Experience from Dragonflight Professions Above Level 70 in The War Within

Blizzard has rolled out a hotfix that disables First-Craft Experience bonuses for players at or above level 70 in The War Within. UPDATE: Blizzard has clarified this is only for Dragonflight Professions!

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Auction House Currently Disabled - No Known ETA on Fix

The Auction House is currently closed to players, with no known ETA for when it will be reenabled.

Various Class Tuning August 20th/21st - Frost DK & Veng DH

Some minor class tuning hotfixes have been pushed to servers over the last 2 days.

What's New with Blacksmithing in The War Within

The War Within is introducing some interesting Profession mechanics for all Crafting and Gathering professions - take a look at Blacksmithing!

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Datamined Nerub-ar Palace Raid Tuning - Ulgrax, Sikran, Silken Court

We've datamined some new Nerub-ar Palace raid tuning for today.

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Unholy Death Knight Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within - Rider of the Apocalypse vs. San'layn

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Unholy Death Knight in The War Within? Our Unholy Writer, Taeznak, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme.

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EZ-Mining Nodes - What's New With Mining in The War Within

The EZ-Mining Nodes are new to mining in The War Within!

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Best Hero Talents & Talent Builds for Leveling in the War Within Early Access Launch

Unsure what Hero Talents to select for your spec while leveling during the War Within Early Access Launch? We've updated all our Leveling guides with Hero Talent recommendations, talent builds, and quick tips direct from our class writers.

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New Shattered Essence Buff - What's New with Enchanting in The War Within

The War Within is introducing some interesting Profession mechanics for all Crafting and Gathering professions - take a look at Enchanting!

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The War Within Dungeons: Guide Highlight

With The War Within launch just around the corner, check out our dungeon overview guides for the eight new dungeons coming with the expansion!

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New GeForce RTX™ 4070 SUPER 12G GAMING SLIM World of Warcraft® Edition from MSI

MSI has announced a collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment to unveil their new GeForce RTX™ 4070 SUPER 12G GAMING SLIM World of Warcraft® Edition. This RTX 4070 features a design inspired by WoW, with different plates you can swap to customize your card based on your favorite expansions.

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Rich Soil Changes - What's New with Herbalism in The War Within

Rich Soil is changing in The War Within!

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Delves in The War Within: Everything You Need to Know

Delves are a brand new form of Outdoor Content coming to The War Within expansion. Here's a short overview of everything players will to know:

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Less RNG with Experimentation - What's New with Alchemy in The War Within

Alchemists are getting some changes in the War Within including less RNG with experimentation!

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The Mounts of The War Within - 36 New Mounts to Collect

War Within adds many new mounts, a total of 36 new mounts available to collect, plus a couple more for promotions and Trading Post. Let's check out what mounts you can get with the expansion launch.

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New Scrap Mechanic - What's New with Engineering in The War Within

There's a new Scrap mechanic for Engineers in War Within!

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Blizzard Confirms Patch 2.0 Public Test Realm - Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard has confirmed that they will talk about a Patch 2.0 PTR during next week's Vessel of Hatred Campfire Chat livestream!

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The War Within - Powers Within Official Trailer

Blizzard has premiered a new trailer at Gamescom, entitled Powers Within! This new trailer for The War Within showcases many new Hero Talents that players will be able to experience in the new expansion.

New Darkmoon Sigils - What's New with Inscription in The War Within

Darkmoon Sigils are a new crafting reagent for Scribes!

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Diablo 4 Free to Play on Steam Until August 27th - 40% Discount Until September 2nd

Diablo 4 is free to play on Steam from now through August 27th! Additionally, the base game is also on a 40% discount until September 2nd!

Earthen Allied Race Unlock Requirements in The War Within

The War Within is about to go into early access, allowing players to level up and explore new content, including the Earthen Allied Race! Here's everything we know so far about unlocking our new cross-faction dwarven allies.

Class Guides Now Updated for the War Within Launch - Leveling, Hero Talents, Talent Builds & More

Our class guides are now updated for the War Within Launch! Begin your journey in Khaz Algar with leveling guides with Hero Talent recommendations and tips to speed your way to max level. Explore the Pre-Season with talent builds and a dedicated Hero Talent page that'll help you optimize for every content type.

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Even More Specialized Gems - What's New with Jewelcrafting in The War Within

Jewelcrafters have even more specialized gems in the War Within, and over double the Knowledge Points required to max everything.

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Leveling Tip - War Within Campaign Requires Dungeons: Can Use Follower Dungeons

For players who are not a fan of queueing into groups, Follower Dungeons can be used to progress the Main Story Dungeon quest in The War Within campaign!

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Not Much Changed - What's New with Leatherworking in The War Within

The War Within is introducing some interesting Profession mechanics for all Crafting and Gathering professions - take a look at Leatherworking!

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Tips for Quick Leveling in The War Within

With Early Access starting soon for The War Within, we've compiled some quick tips and hints for players!

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Not Many Changes - What's New with Skinning in The War Within

The War Within is introducing some interesting Profession mechanics for all Crafting and Gathering professions - take a look at Skinning!

Discover, Download, and Update UI Packs with Wago.IO

Wago.IO has launched a new project offering players the ability to discover, download, and update complete custom user interface packages using the Wago app, the same way you would search and download addons, macros, or WeakAuras!

Cross-Faction Instances Queue Planned for Future War Within Update

In a pre-launch interview, we've learned that the development team is working to allow cross-faction instance queues for fully formed groups in a future update to The War Within!

Arsenals Not Implemented As It Was "More Interesting" - MoP Remix to Return in the Future

In a special pre-launch group interview, we've learned more information on the future of Mists of Pandaria Remix, as well as the answer to many players' burning question - where are the arsenals?

No Typical Glory of the War Within Dungeon Hero - Feats of Strength Throughout The War Within

During a group interview with Production Director Michael Bybee and Game Producer George Velev, they revealed that Blizzard has different plans for the Glory of The War Within Dungeon Hero. While not final, they plan to add it slowly through the expansion in the form of Feats of Strength instead of regular achievements.

March of the Goblins Event Returns to Diablo 4 on August 27th at 10 a.m. PDT

Blizzard has announced that the March of the Goblins event will be taking place in Diablo 4 on August 27th at 10:00 a.m. PDT through September 3rd!

Quest-Driven Story Mode Difficulty Will Be Very Low in The War Within

In a special pre-launch group interview, we've learned a few more details about the upcoming Story Mode for Nerub'ar Palace, which will allow players to experience the culmination of the initial War Within campaign by facing off against a significantly reduced difficulty version of Queen Ansurek!

Matrix Catalyst Charges Available Every Odd Week in Season 1 of The War Within

In a group interview with Raider.IO and Icy-Veins, Blizzard has confirmed that the first Matrix Catalyst charge will be available when Season 1 starts with Heroic raid week on September 10th, with a new charge every 2 weeks!

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Raider.io and Icy Veins Interview: Raiding, Mythic+ and Future Planning for The War Within

Raider.io interviewed Production Director Michael Bybee and Game Producer George Velev, discussing Raiding, Mythic+, Potential New Classes, and more!

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Select Game Services Up to 30% Off Until September 2nd

Blizzard has announced that Character Transfers, Race Changes, Factions Changes and Name Changes are up to 30% off until September 2nd.

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New and Returning Players Get Back in the Fight! Blizzard Blog

Blizzard has released a new blog post for new and returning players, with everything they need to know to catch up for the Early Access launch of The War Within!

Mega-Servers Coming to Season of Discovery - One PvP & One PvE Realm Consolidation

Blizzard is releasing two mega-servers, and allowing players to freely transfer in Season of Discovery. This will include one PvP server and one PvE server that will be able to hold the entire population of the game.

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S1 Mythic+ Dungeon Tuning Updates - Xal'atath's Guile Now Working As Intended

Blizzard has announced that Xal'atath's Guile is now working as intended and level 12+ keys are doing 20% more damage.

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Artisan Acuity Removed from First-Craft Trainer Recipes - Profession Shuffle Nerfed

Blizzard is releasing a hotfix to remove Artisan's Acuity from First-Craft Bonuses of vendor-trained recipes - meaning the Profession Shuffle is officially dead in The War Within.

Special Warcraft Story for Shadow Priests - Xal'atath Notices You

Shadow Priests getting their Warcraft Story by Xal'atath had a pleasant surprise while having their (Item #128827) equipped or having your weapon transmogged into it.

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The War Within Renown Guides - Now Live

Just like in Dragonflight, the main reputations of The War Within are centered around the Renown system! We have prepared guides on all the new Renown factions of The War Within!

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All Trinkets and Cantrips ~50% Better Due to Bug Fix

Blizzard has announced that trinkets and cantrips will be doing about 50% more damage due to a bug fix.

Why Should Players Engage in Delves in The War Within?

With Delves being a new form of content coming with The War Within, we wanted to provide a few notes as to why Delves might be significant for players to engage in throughout the launch and into Season 1.

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Easy Access Teleports and Hearthstones with Teleport Me(nu)

Justwait has released Teleport Me(nu), a new addon consolidating Hearthstones and Heroes Path: Teleport skills to the game menu! Wanna get away? Just hit escape.

Best Hero Talents & Talent Builds for All Classes for the War Within Launch - Raid, Mythic+ & Leveling

With the War Within Early Access launch this week, we've updated all our best Talent Builds for Raid, Mythic+, and Leveling builds to Level 80 including Hero Talents direct from our class writers.

The War Within Early Access Content Now Available on Live Servers

The War Within is now live for early access players to travel to the new zones, learn hero talents, make their way to level 80, and more!

The War Within Launch Update Notes - Dragonflight Raids No Longer Awakened

With the War Within going live, Blizzard has publish a small list of update notes including Dragonflight no longer being Awakened with their mount rewards being reduced.

New Dalaran Intro In-Game Cinematics - The Fate of Dalaran

With the War Within's Launch, we have new in-game cinematics for the Dalaran Intro Quest.

War Within Early Access Hotfixes: August 22, 2024

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes PvP Tuning.

New Earthen In-Game Cinematic - Magni's Sacrifice

With War Within's Launch, a new in-game cinematic reveals Magni's courageous on behalf of the Earthen.

New Nerubian In-Game Cinematic - A Kingdom Reborn

With War Within's Launch, a new in-game cinematic reveals the rise of a reborn Nerubian Empire.

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PSA: Dornogal Blacksmithing Trainer Bugged in Early Access

Players looking to learn Khaz Algar Blacksmithing will need to go to Freywold Village instead of Dornogal due to a bugged trainer.

Blizzard on Radiant Echoes Not Awarding XP for Players Below Level 70 - Fix Coming Soon

Blizzard has responded to feedback that the pre-patch event Radiant Echoes has stopped awarding experience for players below level 70 who did not purchase TWW Early Access. A fix is on the way soon.

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Spoilers: Isle of Dorn Story In-Game Cutscenes - Survivors Rally in Khaz Algar

As part of the Isle of Dorn storyline, survivors must rally in Khaz Algar with these in-game cutscenes.

Spoilers: Hallowfall Storyline Cutscenes in the War Within - Finding the Light

Early access to the With War Within' is revealing new in-game cinematics. As part of the Hallowfall storyline, Anduin struggles to find the light in the darkness.

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Spoilers: The Ringing Deeps Storyline Cutscenes in the War Within - Earthen Awakening

Early access to the With War Within' is revealing new in-game cinematics. As part of the Ringing Deeps storyline, Magni, Moira, and Dagran investigate the Earthen.

More Xal'atath Key Art and Wallpapers for The War Within

To celebrate The War Within Early Access Launch on August 22, Blizzard has released new Xal'atath wallpapers!

Spoilers: Azj-Kahet Storyline Cutscenes in the War Within - Infiltrating the Enemy

Early access to the With War Within' is revealing new in-game cinematics. As part of the Azj-Kahet storyline, Anduin and Alleria must infiltrate the Nerubians.

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Blizzard on Dragonflight Raid Finder Being Unavailable - Fix on the Way

Blizzard has responded to feedback that Dragonflight Raid Finder is no longer available for players who did not purchase TWW Early Access. A fix is coming soon.

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Blizzard Will Be Removing Reputation and Rewards from Bugged Renown

Blizzard has announced that they will be removing reputation and rewards from playing with bugged renown.

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Wondrous Wisdomball Changes in The War Within (Spoiler Alert)

The Wondrous Wisdomball has been changed with the War Within. Spoilers ahead!

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World Events Not Giving Weekly Rewards During The War Within Early Access

Several max-level World Activities in The War Within are limited in scope during the Early Access, not giving weekly rewards. We compiled what activities will be limited until the launch on August 26!

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Dragonflight Tier Sets Work at Level 80 - Boost Your Character's Power in Khaz Algar

Dragonflight Tier Sets are still active at level 80, which means that by giving up a small amount of stats, you are able to increase your character's power by around 10 to 15%, depending on your spec.

This Week in WoW - Early Access Now Live, Enhanced L70 Boost, and Character Services Discount!

This week in WoW, The War Within early access is now live, there's an enhanced character boost included in all expansion purchases, and a 30% discount on character services for players looking to make a change in the new world!

Free Parrlok Pet for Streaming World of Warcraft - Discord Cross Promotion

In a cross-promotion with Discord, stream World of Warcraft to a friend or public channel to earn the new Parrlok Pet until September 8th!

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How to Unlock the Earthen Allied Race in The War Within

With The War Within's Early Access, you can start working on how to unlock the Earthen Allied Race! Not all steps are able to be finished during the Early Access, but you can do some of the questlines right now!

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Two Campaign Skips in the War Within - Dalaran Intro & Level-Up Main Story

For players who've completed the main story quests and reached level 80 on one character, alts will have additional options for leveling including a Dalaran Intro skip, a Level-Up Campaign skip, any zone leveling, and world quests.

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How to Level Alts to Level 80 Quickly in ~3 Hours - War Within Early Access

Here's how to level alts to 80 in about 3 hours or less in War Within Early Access!

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6 Hours to Complete World Quest For Bonus Restored Coffer Key for Delves

With Early Access, the Special Assignment: Titan Resurgence world quest will expire in 6 hours on NA servers. This rewards a Restored Coffer Delve key, and there is no way to get this one back once it expires!

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PC Gamer Interview With Holly Longdale - What Blizzard Should Have Done Differently

PC Gamer interviewed Vice President Holly Longdale about what Blizzard should have done differently, reflecting on the last 20 years of WoW. Her answer: "We should have listened more."

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Delve Tuning Hotfixes for Brann Bronzebeard - Lots of Nerfs

Brann Bronzebeard has been nerfed in the latest set of hotfixes.

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Do Not Use Restored Coffer Keys Until Season 1 if Optimizing Gear

With Bountiful Delves being capped at Tier 3 until Season 1, players are strongly advised to save their Restored Coffer Keys until Season 1 of The War Within.

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Best Goldmaking Professions in The War Within - Winners and Losers

Looking to make gold in The War Within? Here's our thoughts on the best goldmaking Professions heading into launch!

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Dornogal Map Labels WeakAura - Note Important Services in The War Within Capital City

Feeling lost in The War Within's new capital city? The Dornogal Map Labels WeakAura adds simple labels for the location of important services!

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Earn New Cosmetics by Fishing in The War Within!

As players make their way through The War Within Early Access, many have even found some new cosmetics that appear to come exclusively from Fishing!

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The War Within Hotfixes August 23: Enchanting Weekly Quest Fixed

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today including numerous fixes to quests, Delves, and a bug allowing Enchanters to get their weekly quests earlier than intended!

Firelands Embers and Emerald Chips Stack Much Higher - Used for Items In Next Phase

In Season of Discovery hotfixes for August 23, Blizzard has announced that Firelands Embers and Emerald Chips will now stack up to 2500, and you'll want to hold onto them for items in the next patch!

Darkmoon Faire Quests Will Reset Weekly - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has released a hotfix for Cataclysm Classic which makes Darkmoon Faire quests reset weekly, giving players two opportunities per holiday to complete these quests.

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How to Find Bismuth Bitterling, Whispering Stargazer, & Regal Dottyback - Hallowfall Fishing Derby

This week's Hallowfall Fishing Derby quest tasks players with catching a Trophy Bismuth Bitterling, Trophy Whispering Stargazer, and Trophy Regal Dottyback, but where can these Fish be found?

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The War Within Launch Promotions Roundup - Pets, Mounts, and More

Blizzard is celebrating the launch of The War Within with an unprecedented number of promotions with pets, mounts, and other World of Warcraft related bonuses!

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Earn 24 Knowledge with Hidden Profession Treasures in Khaz Algar

Looking to snag some fast Profession Knowledge? Take a look at our Hidden Professions Treasures guide for all treasure locations in The War Within!

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MrGM Interview with Ion Hazzikostas - Early Access, Dungeons, Story Mode

MrGM had an interview with Ion Hazzikostas discussing Early Access, dungeon, Story Mode and more!

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How to Obtain a Guaranteed ilvl571 Customizable Trinket - The War Within Early Access

With the Early Access of The War Within severely locking ways to get gear, players continue to research ways to get ahead during the early stages of gearing. Learn how to obtain a customizable ilvl571 trinket!

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Legacy Loot Now Available in Shadowlands

With the launch of The War Within Early Access, Legacy Loot mode has been activated in Shadowlands content - go collect those transmogs!

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How to Obtain a Guaranteed ilvl571 Necklace - The War Within Early Access

With the Early Access of The War Within severely locking ways to get gear, players are getting very creative with ways of obtaining starter gear for the new expansion. Learn how to obtain a guaranteed ilvl571 necklace!

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Best Profession Perks for Raiders and Mythic+ Players in The War Within

We have compiled a list of professions that provide benefits for raids and dungeons!

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MarcelianOnline Interview with Ion Hazzikostas - Raid Checkpoints, Support Role

MarcelianOnline interviewed Game Director Ion Hazzikostas over on YouTube discussing Class Tuning, Mythic+, Hero Talents, and more!

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Blizzard Confirms There Will Be a Season 6 Mechanic - Wowhead & jessirocks Diablo 4 Developer Interview

Wowhead and content creator, jessirocks, sat down with Blizzard developers for an interview at Gamescom 2024, where they revealed that there will be a Season 6 mechanic!

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The War Within Early Access: 584 Gear Available at Renown Vendors

In The War Within Early Access, there are a few renown venders offering 584 item level gear that players can purchase to get a boost in their item level.

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How to Obtain Two Free 34-Slot Bags in The War Within

Are your bags feeling a little too full in The War Within? Learn how to obtain two free 34-slot bags from treasures in the new expansion!

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Cosmetics, Darkmoon Cards, and Fishing Enhancement Can Be Fished From Treasure Pools!

As players have participated in today's Hallowfall Fishing Derby event, many have reported fishing up valuable items from Treasure Pools!

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Blizzard Dev Team The War Within Celebration - New Building Decoration, Exclusive Shirt, Pin

Blizzard employees have been sharing on social media the gifts they've received in celebration of The War Within, which included an exclusive shirt and pin. Blizzard has also updated its building decorations for The War Within.

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How to Farm for the Beledar's Spawn Mount in The War Within

One of the more special rares in The War Within has a chance to drop a void elemental mount! Learn how to obtain the Beledar's Spawn mount in Hallowfall.

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Get Unique Transmogs from Khaz Algar Rares and Treasures

Some rares and treasures from Khaz Algar have interesting transmog appearances to collect, including a Bryntroll recolor and unused Arakkoa staff from WoD!

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How to Summon the Lurker of the Deeps for the Ol' Mole Rufus Mount in The War Within

One of the more special rares in The War Within has a chance to drop a mole mount! Learn how to obtain Ol' Mole Rufus as a mount in the Ringing Deeps.

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KFC Promotional Items Return to Tejal's Shop as Free Gifts - Diablo 4 Season 5

Last year's KFC promotional items have started showing up in Tejal's Shop again in Diablo 4 Season 5 - keep an eye out for these free gifts!

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Buy 10 Profession Knowledge Points with Kej in The War Within!

Here's where to buy 10 Profession Knowledge points for Kej!

Brann Bronzebeard Allegedly Hotfixed to Be Capped at Level 15

Many players have reported the Brann Bronzebeard has been hotfixed to be level capped at level 15.

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Early Access Gold Making & Token Prices - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 341

This week we take a look at Early Access War Within and how people have been making their gold. We discuss dual gathering knowledge points and builds plus how some have shifted to early crafting and farming to make their gold. Also, we analyse the Token price as it's usually very volatile at the start of an expansion.

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Easy Mounts to Farm in The War Within Launch - Bees, Skyhunters, Lynx

Looking for easy mounts to increase your collection in The War Within? We've selected six of the easiest mounts from the new expansion that can be already obtained.

No Plans For Solo-Self Found Mode - Wowhead & jessirocks Diablo 4 Developer Interview

Wowhead and content creator, jessirocks, sat down with Diablo 4 developers for an interview to discuss Mercenary Skill Trees and how the Party Finder works in the Vessel of Hatred!

Brann Bronzebeard Hotfixed and Stops Getting Experience at Level 15

Brann Bronzebeard has been hotfixed and can no longer gain experience at level 15, but players who farmed higher than that still have their powerful Brann.

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Earn 350 Acuity Instantly in The War Within - Crafting to Order

Players looking to snag a huge chunk of Artisan's Acuity quickly are in luck - one simple quest will get you 350 of the valuable reagent in The War Within.

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Dornogol Weekly Dungeon Quest Awards Reputation, Kej, and Resonance Crystals

There is a weekly dungeon quest in Dornogol that drops significant reputation for a faction of player's choice along with Kej and Resonance Crystals on future completions.

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Blizzard Removes Ability to Disable Experience Gain for Level 70s

Blizzard has now removed the ability to disable experience gains for Level 70 characters.

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The War Within Early Access: Loremaster Achievement Cannot Be Completed

As of Early Access, the Loremaster achievement cannot be completed due to some quests out in Hallowfall being either missing or weekly-gated.

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Dragonflight Vicious Mounts Now Available to Purchase for Vicious Saddles

With The War Within Launching, Blizzard has added the four Dragonflight Vicious Mounts to Combatant Mount vendors in Stormwind and Orgrimmar. Like previous mounts, each mount costs one Vicious Saddle.

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The War Within Early Access: Rares Drop Renown Reputation

The rare and elite mobs throughout Khaz Algar will drop Renown reputation that players can use to level the Khaz Algar factions!

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HandyNotes The War Within - Add-On Highlight

HandyNotes has released their War Within version of the AddOn that players can use to assist in their exploration throughout Khaz Algar!

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Fast Travel Elevator Between Isle of Dorn and The Ringing Deeps

There is a questline in The Ringing Deeps that rewards players with a fast travel elevator between the Isle of Dorn and The Ringing Deeps!

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How to Obtain the Garlic Knots Off-Hand Transmog in The War Within

There is a unique off-hand transmog in Hallowfall for vampire hunters and transmog collectors alike: Garlic Knots! Here's how to obtain this off-hand cosmetic.

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Delve Tuning Hotfixes - Sporebits Nerfed!

Sporebits, everyone's least favorite mob in Delves, was nerfed last night!

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Get Unique Recolor of Arathi Armor and Weapons from TWW Epic Crafted Gear

You can get the black/red version of Arathi armor only through epic crafting in The War Within.

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Striking Steel for Sojourner of Hallowfall Now Available With Daily Reset - Awards Cooking Recipe

The Striking Steel Questline in Hallowfall is now available with the Daily Reset and awards a Cooking Recipe!

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Best Addons for World of Warcraft: The War Within

With The War Within launching today, we want to highlight the best addons you can get for the new World of Warcraft Expansion.

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New Deathwing Plushie - Warcraft Dragon Plush Now Available on Blizzard Store

Blizzard has released the terror of Azeroth, an adorable Deathwing plushie, on the official store!

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Set Your Hearthstone in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - New Favorite Waypoint Feature Explained

We are taking a look at how the new "Favorite Waypoint" feature works in Diablo 4, which lets you bind your Town Portal to a location of your choice, similar to the Hearthstone in World of Warcraft.

Soul Sigil II Available from World Quest on NA Servers

Player reports have shown there is a Soul Sigil II available from World Quests on NA Servers!

The War Within Original Soundtrack Now Available Online

Blizzard has released the War Within Original Soundtrack online. Listen to the themes of Khaz Algar on your favorite music outlet now.

Underwater Delves Now Have Increased Breath Timer

In recent hotfixes, players now have an increased Breath Timer in Underwater Delves!

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Coppers the Kobold Pet Nerfed from The War Within Beta - No Longer a Vendor Pet

The companion pet Coppers the Kobold was nerfed from Beta to Live and no longer has the ability to serve as a vendor pet anywhere in the world.

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Desecrator, Beast in the Ice, & Hellborne Damage Reduced - Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.1 Hotfix 1

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Diablo 4 which reduces the damage of Desecrator in Infernal Horde, Beast in the Ice, and Hellborne enemies.

How to Obtain the Alunira Mount in The War Within - Alani-Like Grind

One of the more special rares in The War Within drops a guaranteed mount, but has a grueling grind behind it! Learn how to obtain Alunira as a mount in The War Within.

Earthen Allied Race and Final Campaign Chapter Coming September 3rd!

Blizzard has just confirmed that the final Campaign storyline required in unlocking the Earthen Allied Race will be available September 3rd!

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Heroic Dungeon Gear Buffed to 571 (Adventurer 1/8)

The dungeon journal was just updated and Heroic dungeon gear was just buffed to 571 (Adventurer 1/8).

Heroic Dungeons Now Available - Random Queue Available

With the full launch of The War Within, Heroic Dungeons are now available, offering greater challenge and reward!

The War Within Twitch Drops: Ghastly Charger Mount & Watcher of the Huntress Pet

Two new items are up for grabs during the World of Warcraft Support a Streamer event over on Twitch coming with the launch of The War Within expansion!

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New The War Within Launch Trailer - Witness the Beginning of the Worldsoul Saga

Blizzard has premiered a new trailer for the official Launch of the War Within. Witness the beginning of the Worldsoul Saga.

Max Level Story Campaign for TWW is Now Live - Requires Renown Rank 4 All Factions

With the War Within's full launch today, the max level campaign has officially been released allowing players to further progress the story beyond the level-up campaign.

Blizzard Announces What is Coming With Weekly Reset Tomorrow

Blizzard has announced what will be opening tomorrow with the Weekly Reset -- Profession Sparks, Profession Knowledge and more!

New Xal'atath Key Art for The War Within Launch - Destruction

As part of the Global Launch press kit, Blizzard has released a new Key Art featuring Xal'atath, the Harbinger, entitled Destruction.

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Delver's Dirigible Mount Now Available in The War Within

With the Launch of The War Within Expansion, the Delver's Dirigible custom Airship Mount is now available for players to obtain!

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What to Do at Level 80 - Early Access Compilation

Looking for the best resources for today's launch of The War Within? We've compiled our most helpful posts from Early Access with relevant information to help you journey through Khaz Algar.

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Thrall and the Stormrooks - In Game Cutscene (Spoilers)

Here is an in-game cutscene that plays during this week's Endgame Campaign quest! Spoilers ahead.

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Earthen Unification Finale - In Game Cutscene (Spoilers)

Here another in-game cutscene that plays during this week's Endgame Campaign quest!

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War Within Hotfixes for August 26, 2024 - Auctioneers, Class Bug Fixes, Quests

Blizzard has posted the very first set of hotfixes for the War Within!

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Dragonflight Tier Set Bonuses Disabled for Level 80s on Wednesday August 28th

Blizzard has announced that Dragonflight Tier Set bonuses will be disabled for level 80 characters.

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The Earthen's Fading Memories - Allied Race Unlock Side Quest in the Isle of Dorn

In a side quest on the Isle of Dorn, players experience firsthand how the Earthen grapple with memory loss and death as we aid one of their Caretakers for one final trip.

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World Soul Weekly Quest Now Available

NA Servers are back up and players can choose between 4 options to get some great rewards!

Azj-Kahet World Quests and Pacts System Now Available

In the Weaver's Lair, players can now form a pact with a Leader which reveals World Quests in Azj-Kahet!

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Earn Four Restored Coffer Keys Each Week to Unlock Increased Delve Rewards

With the full launch of The War Within, players can now earn up to four Restored Coffer Keys each week through significant activities like world events and special assignments! Use to unlock increased delve rewards,

Reputation Contracts Have Reset - Warband-Wide & Only 1 Contract Per Week

Reputation contracts for TWW factions have reset with the weekly reset. Remember you can only sign one contract for the week and it's Warband-wide, you cannot swap or upgrade to a higher rank.

Blizzard Increasing Leveling Difficulty Tomorrow

Blizzard has announced that they will be increasing leveling difficulty tomorrow (August 28th) with it being most noticeable at level 70.

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March of the Goblins Event Now Live - Diablo 4

The March of the Goblins event is now live in Diablo 4! This event will spawn Treasure Goblins all across Sanctuary, increase the duration of Greed Shrines, and increase the number of Goblins during the Avarice the Gold-Cursed World Boss.

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Awakening the Machine World Event Now Live!

After reaching level 80 and & Renown 3 from Assembly of the Deeps, players can participate in the new Awakening the Machine World Event!

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Contracts Don't Provide Bonus Reputation for All World Quests

If you plan on buying a Contract, certain World Quest types don't give the extra reputation from contracts at the moment.

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Weekly Reputation from Open World Rares in Khaz Algar

With the weekly reset, we've confirmed that rare mobs grant reputation each week they're defeated, so get out there and start hunting!

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The War Within Encrypted 11.0.7 Build on WoWDev Server - Internal Testing Moving Beyond Roadmap

Blizzard has updated their internal servers with a new 11.0.7 build, numbered 56337. Although encrypted and unable to be datamined, it appears that The War Within development is quickly moving forward beyond the 2024 roadmap!

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Patron Work Orders Missing on Weekly Reset - Bugged Knowledge Point Refresh?

Patron Work Orders aren't refreshing as expected during this week's reset - many players aren't receiving Knowledge Point reward options, or Patron Work Orders at all.

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Patron Work Orders Now Fixed - Crafting Order Weekly Knowledge Points Now Available

Patron Work Orders now appear to be fixed with Crafting Professions getting 10+ Work Orders that award Knowledge Points and more!

Blackwing Lair & Zul’Gurub PTR Coming August 30th - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has confirmed that PTR for testing Blackwing Lair and Zul’Gurub will be coming to Season of Discovery on Friday, August 30th, starting at Noon PDT!

New Ways to Earn Weekly Knowledge Points in War Within - Crafting Professions Bugged?

Players looking to snag their weekly Profession Knowledge Point quests for Crafting Professions currently only have one quest option available - completing Work Orders.

85% of Players Play Solo - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Gamescom 2024 Interview Roundup

We've summarized several Gamescom 2024 interviews with Blizzard from various content creators and outlets. Take a look at the new information from Rob2628's and AnnacakeLIVE's interviews!

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Bonus Knowledge Points from Open World Treasures

With the Weekly Reset, bonus Knowledge Points can be found from farming generic Open World Treasures!

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Darkmoon Card Tuning Hotfixes - Vivacity Nerfed, Symbiosis and Radiance Buffed

Some Darkmoon Card tuning hotfixes have been pushed to live servers!

Awakening the Machine Cannot Be Started While on Renown 11 Hallowfall Quest

Players have reported that the Awakening the Machine weekly activity cannot be started while on the Renown 11 Hallowfall quest.

Missing or Soulbound Memory Gear from War Within Pre-Patch Will Be Fixed with Scheduled Maintenance

Blizzard has announced that missing or soulbound Memory Gear from the War Within Pre-Patch will be fixed with scheduled maintenance.

Upcoming War Within Alchemy Adjustments - Better Cauldrons and Experimentation

Blizzard has announced that War Within Alchemy adjustments are coming which includes better cauldrons and experimentation.

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'The Theater Troupe' World Event Now Live!

After reaching level 80 and & Renown 3 from Council of Dornogal, players can participate in the new Theater Troupe World Event!

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'Spreading the Light' World Event Now Live!

After reaching level 80 and & Renown 3 from Hallowfall Arathi, players can participate in the new Spreading the Light World Event!

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Azj-Kahet Special Assignment Hidden - Complete 2 World Quests In The Zone to Fix

The Special Assignment in Azj-Kahet that spawned last week is currently invisible due to a bug. Fix it by completing 2 World Quests in Azj-Kahet!

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Sparks of Omens Now Available for Players to Start Earning in Pre-Season

With the Weekly Reset, Fractured Sparks of Omens appear to be dropping allowing players to get a head start on earning Sparks before Season 1!

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War Within Hotfixes for August 27th - Class and Quest Bug Fixes

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

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New Mosswool Polymorph for Mages in TWW - Millhouse Manastorm Returns!

A new polymorph, Mosswool, has been discovered in The War Within in a fun little easter egg featuring Millhouse Manastorm, Valeera Sanguinar, Garona Halforcen, and more.

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Solo Content, Xal'atath's Build Up, & Remix Returning - Taliesin & Evitel Interviews Ion Hazzikostas

Taliesin & Evitel sat down with the Game Director of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, to discuss the emphasis on solo content, Xal'atath, and a possible return of Remix!

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Naguura Interview on War Within - Defensive Creep, Class Balance, Priest Interrupt?

Naguura had an interview with Game Producer George Velev and Production Director Michael Bybee discussing Defensive Creep, class balance, Mythic+ and more!

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Season of Discovery Phase 4 DPS Rankings - Molten Core Week 5

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of August 20th for Phase 4 of Season of Discovery in Molten Core. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Molten Core statistics.

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Get Free Dornogal Civilian Transmogs with Earth-Encrusted Gems

Players can obtain Dornogal Civilian Transmogs for free with Earth-Encrusted Gems, rewarded at various Renown levels!

Cataclysm Classic Phase 2 DPS Rankings - Tier 11 Week 13

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of August 20th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 2 in Blackwing Descent, Bastion of Twilight, and Throne of the Four Winds. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Tier 11 statistics.

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Nobbel Gamescom Interview on the War Within - Storytelling, Story Mode Raid & Xal'atath

At Gamescom 2024, Nobbel sat down with Lead Software Engineer May Flores-Garcia and Associate Design Director Maria Hamilton to discuss the storytelling of the War Within and the Worldsoul Saga.

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More Details on Blizzard Increasing Leveling Difficulty

Blizzard has provided more details on the increased leveling difficulty, noting that the overall impact on leveling time should be minimal.

The Wow Variety Show Returns August 31st - Contestants Selected

The WoW Variety Show returns this weekend August 31st. Meet the contestants that have been selected to participate in challenges including a Scavenger Hunt, a Battleground Blitz, and a Fast-Draw Duel!

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The War Within Live Servers Up Following Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance has concluded and The War Within servers are live once again... although you may have to face a loading screen boss to get back in-game!

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Won't Have a Physical Collector's Edition

The General Manager of Diablo 4, Rod Fergusson, has confirmed that a physical Collector’s Edition of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will not be available for purchase.

War Within Leveling Changes Broken Down - Item Level Scaling Added

We've datamined how much mobs were buffed and nerfed at every level from 68 to 79, which now also includes Item Level Scaling!

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How to Farm Kej Currency in The War Within

With Kej becoming an increasingly valuable currency in The War Within, here are a few methods of farming this currency.

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End Game Campaign Quest #3 Now Available

The third quest in the End Game campaign is now available.

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Ascension - In Game Cutscene (Spoilers)

Part 3 of the Endgame Campaign is now live for The War Within, and we've got yet another new in-game cutscene!

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Artisan's Consortium Currently Disabled

With maintenance ending, it appears the Artisan's Consortium is currently disabled for Crafting Orders along with the Auction House experiencing some slower processing times.

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"Mercenaries Are Considered Minions" - Vessel of Hatred Gamescom 2024 Interviews from GameStar, GameSpot, & MeinMMO

We've summarized several Blizzard interviews that took place at Gamescom 2024 - check out these Diablo 4 interviews from GameStar, GameSpot, and MeinMMO!