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Beledar Crystal Timer Now Live - How to Earn the Beledar's Spawn Mount

Our Beledar Cycle Timer is now live! Once every 3 hours, the Beledar crystal turns dark for 30 minutes, which will spawn a rare elite that has a chance to drop the new Beledar's Spawn mount!

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Reminder: Final Week to Purchase Items from Ms. Xiulan - Inventory Rotating After August

With The War Within launch in full force, it is a good time to remind players that Ms. Xiulan's Black Market inventory will rotate soon, meaning this is likely the last chance you have to grab those cosmetic items for cheap.

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Deepwind Dunk Brawl Replaced with Comp Stomp This Week

Blizzard has removed the ability to queue for the Deepwind Dunk brawl this week, instead replacing it with Comp Stomp to address a bug.

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Easiest Ways to Gear Up in The War Within

Just hit level 80 and looking for better gear? Here's some of the easiest ways to gear up in The War Within!

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Omens Unified Quest Available - Second Fractured Spark of Omens

In a hotfix that just went live on live servers, Blizzard has enabled the Omens Unified quest. This quest gives players their second Fractured Spark of Omens, allowing everyone to craft a piece of gear. Note: It is recommended to wait until closer to Season 1 to craft anything.

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Alchemy Profession Hotfixes Now Live

The previously announced Alchemy Profession hotfixes are now live!

Blizzard on Disabling Crafting Orders

Blizzard has commented on Crafting Orders being disabled.

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The War Within Hotfixes for August 28 - Leveling Scaling, Azj-Kahet Treasures, Brann Damage Reduction

Blizzard has posted hotfixes today for the War Within which includes the previously mentioned leveling scaling adjustments, Brann getting some additional damage reduction in delves, and the Azj-Kahet treasures no longer being on public respawn timers.

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Alleria and Turalyon Stay a While and Listen - Reunion in the Max Level Campaign

After their time apart during The War Within's leveling campaign, Alleria and Turalyon finally reunite at the start of this week's max level campaign with a new Stay a While and Listen!

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Delves and Nerub-ar Palace Tuning Hotfixes

Some Delves and Nerub-ar Palace tuning hotfixes have been applied to live servers!

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The War Within: Professions Weekly Knowledge Point Tracker WeakAura

Not sure what weekly Knowledge Points you still need for your professions? Check out this Knowledge Point Tracker WeakAura from Zulandia!

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Enchanted Weathered Harbinger Crest Crafts to Save Future Upgrade Costs on Gear

There is a unique way for players to save on total upgrade costs of their gear by using Enchanted Weathered Harbinger Crests to craft 590 item level gear!

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The Price of Ascension - The War Within's Max Level Campaign Reveal

In the most recent chapter of The War Within's max level campaign, we see a reveal about the truth of Ansurek's bargain with Xal'atath, and what it costs the Nerubians.

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Hearty Food and Feasts - Food that Lasts Through Death

New to The War Within is Hearty Food: produced by Cooking, this food lasts through death!

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Notable Collectibles from TWW Dungeons - Mounts, Cowboy Bee, Transmog, Profession Recipes

The War Within features eight new dungeons, and in addition to being a good source of pre-season loot, they also have a few notable collectibles including transmog, recipes, and a cowboy bee!

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Blizzard Doesn't Want to Force Group Play - Vessel of Hatred Gamescom 2024 Interviews with Wudijo, Wccftech, & Windows Central

Gamescom 2024 had tons of Blizzard interviews on Diablo 4 - check out these summaries from wudijo, Wccftech, and Windows Central's interviews!

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March of the Goblins Loot Disappearing Bug - Diablo 4 Season 5

The March of the Goblins event has introduced an interesting issue in Diablo 4 - so much loot is dropping, the game can't handle it, and it won't spawn properly.

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10 Unique Hunter Pet Models Available in The War Within

Hunters have some unique new tameable pet models available in The War Within, including a Lynx with full armor and a fungus-covered Shalehorn!

New Images of The First Khazra in the Dark Citadel - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard has released beautiful artwork of the First Khazra, the imposing creatures found within the new Dark Citadel Raid coming in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred!

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September 2024 Trading Post Items - Crocolisk Mount, Shark Hat, Plunderlord Set Recolor

Blizzard has released a preview of September's Trading Post rewards, including a recolor of the Plunderlord set from Plunderstorm, shark hats, and a new Crocolisk mount!

September 2024 Reward for Completing Traveler's Log - Plunderlord’s Golden Crocolisk

The special reward for completing the Traveler's Log for September 2024 is the Plunderlord's Golden Crocolisk!

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What is Snuffling? Earn Toys, Pets, and Treasure in The Ringing Deeps

Among the many innocuous activities in The War Within, collecting wax is a time honored Kobold tradition, which you too can dig up and trade for fun and profit. It's not junk, it's treasuuuuure!

Diablo 4 Season 6 PTR Campfire Chat Summary

The Diablo 4 Season 6 PTR Campfire Chat livestream is about to begin! In this article, we will summarize all of the new content, features, and changes coming to the Diablo 4 Season 6 PTR.

Auction House Available, but with Degraded Response Time

The auction house is once again available on retail servers, however Blizzard has warned that it may have a degraded response time while developers continue to diagnose performance issues.

Blizzard Aware of Auction House Degraded Performance

Blizzard has responded to feedback regarding the slow and sluggish performance of the in-game Auction House. They're aware of the issues and are looking into the situation.

Crafting Orders Up and Running on Live Servers

Blizzard has confirmed that crafting orders are once again available on live servers!

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The Arathi's Last Mage - Hallowfall Side Quest Spotlight

During our travels in Hallowfall, a side quest explains the whereabouts of the expedition's last mage - and why the Arathi fight so hard to defend their new home.

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Runewords Are Coming To Diablo 4

Runewords are finally coming to Diablo 4 with Vessel of Hatred!

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 Campfire Chat Catch-Up

Blizzard has released a blog on catching up with the latest Diablo 4 Campfire chat which discussed Patch 2.0 for Vessel of Hatred!

The Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR: What You Need to Know - Starts September 4th

Following the recent Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR Campfire Chat Livestream, Blizzard has released full patch notes for the upcoming PTR, which will take place from September 4th - September 11th!

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New Weekly Algari Treatises for Profession Knowledge Points

One new method for acquiring profession knowledge points is through weekly treatises, a new consumable crafted by scribes in the War Within.

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR Early Download Available August 30th

Blizzard has revealed that the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR will be available for Early Download starting tomorrow, August 30th!

Blackwing Lair & Zul’Gurub Testing Starts August 30th 10:00am PDT - Season of Discovery PTR

Blizzard has updated the Blackwing Lair & Zul’Gurub raid testing schedule on the Season of Discovery PTR to begin at 10:00 a.m. PDT on August 30th.

Deserter Debuff for All Early Dungeon Leavers Coming Soon

Blizzard has announced that all early dungeon leavers will be penalized with a Deserter Debuff soon!

Barbarian Class Changes - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

Here are all the changes coming to the Barbarian class in the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR!

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Sorcerer Class Changes - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

Here are all the changes coming to the Sorcerer class in the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR, which begins next Wednesday, September 4th!

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16 New Class-Specific Legendary Aspects Coming to Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 introduces 16 new class-specific Legendary Aspects coming to the game in Season 6 and Vessel of Hatred!

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Necromancer Class Changes - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

Here are all the changes coming to the Necromancer class with the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR!

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How to Collect Arathi Attire Cosmetics Including Darkened Arathi Tint

If you love the look of the Arathi armor sets and want even more transmog options, there are several cosmetics you can collect, including shoulders, tabard, and cloak with a purple tint!

Druid Class Changes - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

Here are all the changes coming to the Druid class with the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR!

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All New Mythic Unique Items Coming in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

Blizzard just released Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 Notes, introducing a handful of exciting new Mythic Unique Items that will be added to the game in the Patch 2.0 PTR!

Blackwing Lair and Zul'Gurub Set Bonuses Datamined for Season of Discovery

With Blackwing Lair and Zul'Gurub testing on the Season of Discovery PTR, we have datamined the class-specific set bonuses coming from these new raids.

New Dungeons and Heroics Possibly Coming to Season of Discovery - Patch 1.15.4 Datamined

Patch 1.15.4 is now live on the Season of Discovery PTR, and we're taking a look at possible new Dungeons found during datamining!

All New Class-Specific Uniques - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

Blizzard just released Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 Notes, highlighting several exciting new Class-Specific Unique Items coming to the game in Patch 2.0!

Class & Spell Changes for Season of Discovery PTR Patch 1.15.4

We've datamined Class and Spell changes for the Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.4 PTR - take a look!

Rogue Class Changes - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

Here are all the changes coming to the Rogue class with the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR!

New Weapon Models Found on the Phase 5 PTR - Season of Discovery

With tomorrow's Blackwing Lair & Zul’Gurub raid testing, we have datamined some new weapon models coming to the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR!

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All Boss Unique Target Farming Changes - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

With the upcoming Patch 2.0 PTR, Blizzard is changing Diablo 4 boss loot so that every Unique now only has one boss target-farming source.

Famous NPCs from Azeroth's Past Datamined on Season of Discovery PTR - 20th Anniversary Hints?

On the Season of Discovery PTR, we've datamined models of important NPCs from Azeroth's past. Could this be hints of a 20th anniversary celebration?

The War Within Hotfixes August 29th: Renown of Khaz Algar Quest Changes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today that include fixes to classes, delves, and numerous quests including the Renown of Khaz Algar Quest.

New Legendary Weapon Datamined for Season of Discovery Phase 5

We've datamined a new legendary weapon with the first PTR build for Season of Discovery Phase 5.

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Zul'Gurub Enchantments For Each Specialization - Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

As a part of the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR, we have found Zul'Gurub Head and Leg Enchants that have been adjusted to provide benefits to more Specializations.

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All New Runewords in Patch 2.0 - Diablo 4

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 introduces Runewords, allowing Vessel of Hatred players to craft their own spells using Runes of Ritual and Runes of Invocation!

New and Changed Trinkets in Phase 5 Season of Discovery PTR

Blizzard has added some new trinkets to the Phase 5 Season of Discovery PTR--take a look!

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New Healing Ring Runes Datamined on the Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.4 PTR

We've datamined two new ring runes aimed at healers on the Patch 1.15.4 PTR. These will likely be made available with Season of Discovery Phase 5.

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Early Spark Crafting Recommendations in War Within - Craft with Caution Until Season 1

With players now able to obtain their first Spark of Omens, we have preliminary crafting and embellishment recommendations from our class writers for those looking to craft early. However, we urge players to delay crafting with Sparks until Season 1 due to ongoing tuning.

Class-Specific Epic Weapons Datamined in Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

With our continued datamining of the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR, we've discovered a line of high item level class-specific epic weapons!

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March of the Goblins Loot No Longer Despawns - Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.1 Hotfix 2

Blizzard has released Hotfix 2 for Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.1, which fixes a bug that was allowing loot to despawn during the March of the Goblins event.

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Possible Thunderfury-Themed Cloak on Season of Discovery PTR

There might be a fun bonus Thunderfury-themed item in store for players in Season of Discovery based on the Patch 1.15.4 PTR!

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Show the World Your Rock Buddy in The War Within!

Players have found Fishing to be a great source of cosmetics, Darkmoon Cards, and currency, but now there is a new treasure to behold - the Rock Buddy!

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New Moonkin Form Customization Datamined - Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

We've datamined an item that will allow Druids to customize their Moonkin form on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR!

New Tempering Recipes Coming To Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

Blizzard has announced new general and class-specific Tempering Recipes coming to the game in Diablo 4 Season 6 and Vessel of Hatred!

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New Demon-Themed Content Teased - Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

With the latest Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR datamining, we've found several items with a Demonic theme - could this be a teaser of new content to come?

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Blackwing Lair 20-Player & Zul’gurub 10-Player Raid Size - Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

Blizzard has confirmed that Blackwing Lair will be a 20-40 player raid, and Zul’gurub will be tuned to 10-20 player raid in the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR.

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This Week in Wow - The War Within Now Live, WoW Variety Show, September's Trading Post, and More!

This week in WoW, The War Within globally launched, the WoW Variety show returns, September's Trading Post is upon us, and more.

Blizzard Explains Warbound Until Equipped Gear Drops - Mythic Raid Drops Champion Track WuE Gear

Blizzard has released details on how Warbound Until Equipped Gear will drop, noting that Mythic Raid drops Champion Track WuE gear.

Blackwing Lair & Zul'Gurub Raids Now Available on PTR - Season of Discovery

The Season of Discovery Phase 5 Raids, Blackwing Lair and Zul'Gurub, are now available for testing on the Public Test Realm!

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How to Get Guaranteed Socketed Item on Heroic Week of Season 1

Here's how to get a guaranteed socketed item on the Heroic Week of Season 1 in preparation for raids and Mythic+.

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Diablo 4 Season 5 Patch 1.5.2 Patch Notes - Season Journey Required Helltide Commanders Reduced, Bug Fixes

Blizzard has just released the patch notes for Patch 1.5.2 which is scheduled for September 3. The patch contains a lot of bug fixes and reduces the number of Helltide Commanders required for the Season Journey!

War Within Class Tuning Incoming on the Weekly Reset - Balance Druid and Devastation Evoker Buff

Blizzard has posted upcoming Class Tuning for the Weekly reset which includes Balance Druid and Devastation Evoker buffs!

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Itemization Updates to Zul'Gurub Class Sets on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

Zul'Gurub is coming in the next Season of Discovery phase, and the trinkets have received changes alongside the set bonuses!

Massive Gem Changes Coming to Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 - New Gem Tier, No More Max Life

Blizzard updated their Patch 2.0 PTR blog post and included a segment about massive changes coming to the Gem system in Diablo 4!

Skyriding Races Resonance Crystal Farm - Nearly 7k Warband Crystals Per Character

For players looking to acquire more Resonance Crystals to purchase Renown Rewards in the War Within, gold completions of Skyriding Races in Khaz Algar award a significant amount per character and can be transferred via Warband.

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR Now Available for Early Download - 38GB, 24GB Without High-Res Assets

The Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR is now available for early download!

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Runewords Explained in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 - Everything You Need to Know

Runewords are a new crafting system coming to Diablo 4 in Patch 2.0, allowing Vessel of Hatred players to invoke powerful spell effects, including cross-class Skills, using Runes. Here's everything you need to know about the changes to this returning fan-favorite system!

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Weekly Epic Battleground PvP Quest Rewards Faction Reputation

or players looking to earn a little more reputation with the Khaz Algar Factions, there is a weekly PvP quest rewarding 100 rep with each faction!

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Using Follower Dungeons to Solo Farm Siesbarg Mount Materials

The special Siesbarg mount comes from a long quest chain which requires a great deal of farming, though players can make that grind significantly easier by chain running low-effort follower dungeons!

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.1 PTR Datamined Class Changes - New Skills, New Aspects, Paragon Changes

We've datamined the Class changes in the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.1 PTR, including all new Aspects, Skills, and paragon changes!

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.1 PTR Datamined Items Changes - Mythic Uniques, Uniques, Post-Level-Squish Items

We've datamined the Items changes in the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.1 PTR, including all new Mythic Uniques, Uniques, and item adjustments after the level squish!

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All Four New Mythic Uniques Found in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.1 PTR

With the pre-download of the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.1 PTR, we've found a new Mythic Unique - bringing the total number of these powerful items added in this build to four!

How to Catch Bloody Perch, Roaring Anglerseeker, & Spiked Sea Raven - Hallowfall Fishing Derby

This week's Hallowfall Fishing Derby quest tasks players with catching a Trophy Bloody Perch, Trophy Roaring Anglerseeker, and Trophy Spiked Sea Raven, but where can these Fish be found?

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Find Pets from Hidden Treasures in The War Within

The War Within brings with it new hidden treasures in Khaz Algar - and many of those treasures contain new Battle Pets to collect!

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New Level Cap and Paragon System Coming In Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and Season 6

Along with a rework to the Paragon System, players will have a new level cap to look forward to in Season 6 and the Vessel of Hatred!

Recolored Tier 2 Blackwing Lair Sets Datamined - Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

We've datamined recolors of the iconic Tier 2 Blackwing Lair sets on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR!

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New Weapon Models Datamined - Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

During our continued datamining, we uncovered several interesting, new, and odd models on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR!

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Additional Options for Tracking Weekly Profession Knowledge Points

Here are some alternative options that players can use to track their Weekly Profession Knowledge Point earnings!

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Unique 'Bloodied' Weapons Coming to Zul'Gurub in Phase 5 - Season of Discovery

Unique 'Bloodied' weapons are coming to Zul'Gurub in Season of Discovery Phase 5!

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New Damage to Angels Affix - Will We Fight Angels in Diablo 4?

Blizzard has revealed several new Mythic Uniques for Diablo 4 Patch 2.0, one of which has a very special Affix - Increased Damage to Angels and Demons - which has huge lore implications!

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Item Quality Changes Coming With Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred - No More Sacred Items

During their recent Campfire Chat livestream, Blizzard unveiled that, due to a rework of Diablo 4's Item Quality system, Sacred items will no longer exist in Vessel of Hatred!

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Ultimate Skills Will Have Ranks In Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard has announced that players can expect to increase ranks for Ultimate Skills in Diablo 4 Season 6 and Vessel of Hatred!

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Unique Transmogs from Hallowfall Quests - Torches, Gardening Tools

Hallowfall is full of beautiful details and iconic themes, and it doesn't stop there - the zone is also home to some quest rewards that provide unique transmog options.

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Improvements to Auction House Lag Coming with Weekly Maintenance

Senior Game Producer Tom Ellis commented about the issues happening with the Auction House in The War Within. They mentioned that there are plans to improve the situation with the Weekly Reset while they work on a permanent solution to the core issue.

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First Darkmoon Faire of the War Within - Profession Quests & Reputation Buff

The Darkmoon Faire returns for the first time in the War Within! Boost your Renown with a 10% reputation buff or complete profession quests for skill and knowledge!

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Itemization Updates to Zul'Gurub Boss Loot - Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

Most loot from Zul'Gurub has received updated itemization on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR, including all rare boss drops converted into epics!

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR Starts September 4 - Here's What You Need to Know

Players will be able to playtest Diablo 4's Patch 2.0 PTR in less than a week! Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming PTR phase, which will be available from September 4–11.

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Horn of Lordaeron to Return in Season of Discovery

Alliance players on Season of Discovery may be happy to hear that the Phase 5 PTR includes the Horn of Lordaeron, which now looks to be a baseline for Paladins!

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The Fallen Citizens of Dalaran - Dead NPCs in The War Within's Introductory Questline

Amidst Xal'atath's destruction of Dalaran at the hands of the Nerubians, many civilians are successfully evacuated, but many are sadly found dead amidst the destruction.

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Auction House Broken & Knowledge Point Guides - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 342

This week we look at the struggling Auction House and what might be the cause of the issues. We also have guides for Fishing and collecting weekly Knowledge Points as well as a look at how Gold Per Hour can be a useful metric to find ways to be more efficient.

New Difficulty System Unveiled - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

With Vessel of Hatred, Diablo 4's Difficulty System will receive a complete rework, featuring 4 Standard and 4 Torment Difficulties!

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Blackwing Lair Scaling Difficulty System on Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

The Season of Discovery PTR is underway and players testing Blackwing Lair have discovered a potential scaling difficulty system, similar to Heat Levels in Molten Core!

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Auction House Temporarily Throttled: AddOns Likely Affected

Senior Game Producer Tom Ellis put out a statement on X, formerly Twitter, announcing that the Auction House has been temporarily throttled as a way to fix lag and performance issues.

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Auction House Performance Significantly Improved: Temporary Throttles Removed

After a few days of troubleshooting, Senior Game Producer Tom Ellis posted an announcement on X, formerly Twitter, stating that the auction house performance should be significantly improved for players!

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Item Level 593 to 604 Veteran Track Polearm Appears to Be World Drop from Azj-Kahet

Players have discovered that a 2-Handed Epic Polearm drops at Item Level 593 from various locations in Azj-Kahet!

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Wowhead's Nerub-ar Palace Raid Cheat Sheets

Check out our raid cheat sheets for the upcoming Nerub-ar Palace raid!

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Itemization Updates to Blackwing Lair Loot - Season of Discovery Phase PTR

Most Blackwing Lair loot has received itemization updates on the Season of Discovery PTR, with additional Attack Power, Spell Damage, and Healing!

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New Cow Level Hints in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR

Our database shows new evidence that the search for Diablo 4's Cow Level will continue with Patch 2.0!

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New Armor Affixes Found on Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

With the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR available for testing, we have datamined some interesting affixes coming to Blackwing Lair's Tier 2 set items.

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Glyphs Reworked for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and Season 6 - Everything You Need to Know

Glyph leveling and power are getting massive updates for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and Season 6 - here's everything you need to know about the new process!

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Tier 2 Itemization Updates on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

With the PTR for Season of Discovery Phase 5 now live, we've datamined the Tier 2 Blackwing Lair Sets for every spec, including new sets and itemization for the SoD-exclusive class/role combinations.

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Concentration Takes 100 Hours to Fully Recover in The War Within

Run out of Concentration while crafting? It will take a while to recover - from 0 to the cap of 1,000, it takes 100 hours to fully recover this resource in The War Within.

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War Within Campaign Finale Cutscene and Cinematic - MASSIVE SPOILERS

Here are the War Within campaign finale cutscene and cinematic and watch out there are some MASSIVE SPOILERS ahead.

War Within Campaign Finale Cutscene and Cinematic - MASSIVE SPOILERS

The campaign finale cinematic is bugged in game but you can watch it here!

Earthen Allied Race Now Available with Weekly Reset

With today's weekly reset and the ability to complete The War Within campaign, players are now able to unlock the new Earthen Allied Race.

Tier 2 Set Items Found on Real Vendor - Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

On the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR, players have discovered Tier 2 Set items being sold on the Tarnished Undermine Real Vendor!

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New Pinnacle Weekly Story Quest - Defeat Rares, Loot Treasures, and Complete Dungeons for Titan Disc Fragments

There's a new pinnacle quest this week in The War Within, replacing the choice of four activities offered last week. Archives: The First Disc continues the story of Dagran and Brinthe, asking players to recover titan disc fragments throughout Khaz Algar.

Monster Levels Removed in Diablo 4 Season 6 and VoH

According to Diablo 4 PTR Patch 2.0 patch notes, monsters will no longer have traditional levels, instead scaling based on current difficulty!

New Content Temporarily Disabled

Blizzard has announced that they have temporarily disabled the new content that was unlocked today.

The War Within Max Level Campaign Chapter 5 - A Light in the Dark Playthrough (Story Spoilers)

With this week's weekly reset, the fifth and final chapter of the War Within campaign can now be played! We completed the questline to bring you all the details. Story spoilers.

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AWC and MDI Plans Revealed for The War Within!

Blizzard has announced their plans for AWC and MDI for The War Within!

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Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.2 Now Live - 1.2 GB Download

The Diablo 4 Patch 1.5.2 is now live! This patch reduces the number of Helltide Commanders required for the Season Journey, adds Mounts and Pets to the loading screen, and fixes many bugs.

Stay A While and Listen Dialogues from The War Within's Campaign Epilogue (Story Spoilers)

After you complete the final chapter of the War Within max-level campaign, some NPCs have epilogue dialogues in the form of Stay a While and Listen options! We flew around to find all of them. Story spoilers.

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Blizzard Looking Into "Trial Version Ended" Issue for Steam Players

Blizzard is looking into an issue for Steam players who have run into an error with today's patch: "Trial Version Ended" displays, even after having bought Diablo 4.

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New War Within Content Re-Enabled

Blizzard has re-enabled the new content released today after a quick temporary disabling to fix issues.

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Beloved Pet Functionality Fixed

After today's maintenance, a fan-favorite pet has its functionality restored!

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Blizzard Looking Into "Trial Version Ended" Issue for Diablo 4 Steam Players UPDATE: Trial Restrictions Being Removed

Blizzard is looking into an issue for Steam players who have run into an error with today's patch: "Trial Version Ended" displays, even after having bought Diablo 4. UPDATE: Blizzard has released a second post detailing the temporary fixes deployed for Steam users.

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The Gauntlet Disabled in Diablo 4 Season 6

The Gauntlet and Leaderboards will be disabled at the start of Diablo 4 Season 6 while the dust settles to allow the Spiritborn time to find its place in the meta.

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Auction House Temporarily Disabled: Performance Changes Being Deployed

With the weekly reset, there are server messages informing that the Auction House is currently disabled for performance maintenance.

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Brann Hotfixed: Equal Power Scaling Across all Classes

Blizzard has just posted a hotfix to Brann Bronzebeard that equalizes his power scaling across all classes.

Faster Unlock of Earthen Heritage Armor - Character Boost, Race Change

Looking to unlock the new Heritage Armor for Earthen characters right away? With The War Within, you can unlock Allied Race Heritage Armors by simply race-changing or using a character boost on an Earthen character; you no longer need to manually level the character from 10 to 50.

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Rage of the Firelands PTR Opening September 5 for Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced that Patch 4.4.1, Rage of the Firelands, will be on the Cata Classic PTR for testing on September 5th!

Blizzard Teases Updated Judgement Paladin Set

Blizzard has posted a cryptic teaser on Twitter, showing off an updated Judgement Paladin set.

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The War Within Hotfixes for September 3rd, 2024 - Awakening the Machine Nerfed, Many Bug Fixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes nerfs to the Awakening the Machine event, class tuning and many bug fixes!

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Concentration and Ingenuity Explained in The War Within

Inspiration has been replaced with Concentration and Ingenuity in War Within. Here's how it works!

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Xal'atath Special Whispers to Shadow Priests - Campaign Chapter 5 Spoilers

During the Final Chapter of the Campaign, it seems like Xal'atath has some unique whispers to Shadow Priest players, showing that their knaifu hasn't forgotten them.

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Life on the Farm - Earn Extra Hallowfall Renown by Recovering Quest Items

Upon reaching Renown 12 with the Hallowfall Arathi, players will unlock the ability to find special quest items awarding even more renown and a special achievement!

Fan-Favorite Companion Could Make Surprise Appearance in Season of Discovery

As the Season of Discovery Phase 5 datamining continues, a lone Whistle has been found that could indicate the introduction of a fan-favorite Pet!

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR Now Live!

The Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR is now live! This PTR will allow players to reach level 60 to test out the new leveling experience.

WoWCast: WoW’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Event - Modern Tier 2 Transmog

A new WoWcast highlights WoW's 20th anniversary celebration even which includes Modernized Tier 2 transmog sets and much much more!

Dracthyr Classes Revealed! - Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warrior, or Warlock

Blizzard has revealed that races that Dracthyr can now become -- Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warrior, or Warlock!

New Shaman Ascendance Forms Coming With 20th Anniversary Patch

Blizzard has announced new Shaman Ascendance Forms coming with the 20th Anniversary Patch!

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Upgraded Tier 2 Transmog Preview - Demon Hunter, Death Knight, Monk, Evoker, Paladin

Blizzard has revealed some of the upgrade Tier 2 transmog preview including new sets for the more recent classes!

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR Known Issues

Blizzard has released a list of known issues for the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR.

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Updated Tier 2 Transmog Preview - HD Resolution Armor for All 13 Classes

Blizzard has revealed all the upcoming HD resolution versions of the classic Tier 2 sets for all 13 classes.

World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Rewards Revealed - Mounts, Pets, Toys, HD Armor Updates, & More

Blizzard has revealed the many rewards available to players during World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary event, including mounts, pets, toys, HD armor sets, and more!

New World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Key Art

As part of the Warcraft Anniversary press kit, Blizzard has released a new Key Art featuring the heroes and villains of WoW's past 20 years.

Caverns of Time Anniversary Celebration Events - Mount Mania, Fashion Frenzy, Guest Relations & More

As part of the 20th Anniversary WoWCast reveal, Blizzard announced festivities just outside the Caverns of Time with new events like Fashion Frenzy, Mount Mania, and more to celebrate the past 20 years of WoW.

Previous Anniversary Pets and Mounts Available During the 20th Anniversary Event

With the 20th Anniversary event, players will be able to purchase a selection of past anniversary rewards using Bronze Celebration Tokens, including Baby Blizzard Bear Baby Blizzard Bear, Onyxian Whelpling Onyxian Whelpling, Molten Corgi Molten Corgi, and others!

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New Warcraft 3 Faction Crest Back Pieces in November Trading Post - Orc, Human, Night Elf & Scourge

Warcraft 3 joins the WoW 20th Anniversary Celebration with unique faction crest back appearances that will available for completing the Traveler's Log in the November Trading Post.

Season 6 Title & Theme Found on Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR - Season of Hatred

According to PTR Patch 2.0, Season 6 will be called the "Season of Hatred," and will likely heavily revolve around the battle against Mephisto, Lord of Hatred!

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Earthen Racials Will Be Buffed

Blizzard has announced that the Earthen racials will be buffed soon!

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One Time Reputation Bonuses for Each Faction from Bountiful Delves

Bountiful Delves provide a one time reputation bonus for each faction -- but you might have to work for it!

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Nerub-ar Palace Tuning Hotfixes - Rashan'an

Some Nerub-ar Palace tuning hotfixes have hit live servers which includes some damage tuning of Rashan'an!

The War Within Hotfixes for September 4, 2024 - Class Bug Fixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes many class bug fixes for Retribution Paladins, Evokers and more!

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8 Things You Need to Know About The Patch 2.0 PTR for Diablo 4

The Patch 2.0 PTR for Diablo 4 has started - here are a few things you need to know so you don't miss out on testing Vessel of Hatred updates!

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4-Hour Extended Maintenance Scheduled For Thursday September 5th 7:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

The War Within servers are expected to be down for scheduled maintenance for 4 hours on September 5th, from 7:00 am to 11:00 am PDT.

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A Light in the Dark - The War Within Campaign Finale Cinematic Analysis

After falling into her traps time and again across Khaz Algar, Alleria and Anduin finally confront Xal'atath -- and themselves -- in the final chapter of The War Within's story.

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Classic Dungeons Added to Timewalking Rotation with 20th Anniversary Event

Timewalking Dungeons will be receiving some new additions as of the Warcraft 20th Anniversary, and those dungeons will stay in rotation even after the event ends!

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First Daily Delve Rewards Bonus XP for Brann Bronzebeard

Looking to level Brann before the release of Season 1? The first Delve completed for the day rewards bonus experience for Brann!

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Blizzard Blog: Take the Fight to Nerub-ar Palace Beginning September 10

Blizzard has posted a new blog detailing the Nerub-ar Palace release schedule, alongside the bosses, rewards, and achievements contained within!

Blizzard Previews The War Within Season 1 Schedule & Rewards - Begins September 10th

Blizzard has released a preview of The War Within Season 1 including a full schedule and exclusive rewards for Raid, Mythic+, PvP, and Delves.

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Update: September 5th Maintenance Extended Until 12:00 pm PDT

Today's scheduled maintenance has been extended by one hour. Servers are expected to be back online at 12:00 pm PDT.

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Wax Farming for Valorstones - Prepping for Season 1 Launch

Prepare for Season 1 by stocking up on Globs of Wax allowing you to bypass the normal cap of Valorstones!

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Track Completed Reputation Quests and Weekly Quests on Wowchievement.com

Wowchievement is a unique tool that players can use to keep track of their weekly objectives including rares, quests, and treasures!

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All Rune Recipes in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR - Mythic Unique Crafting, Runeword Name Components

Take a look at every known Rune recipe in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0's PTR, thanks to a handy Reddit post!

Class & Spell Changes on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

We've datamined new Class and Spell changes found on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR!

The True Nature of Azeroth's Worldsoul - Weekly Archive Quest Reveal

After completing this week's Archive quest, players are shown a message from the Titans that reveals the truth of Azeroth's worldsoul.

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Cataclysm Classic Patch 4.4.1 - Rage of the Firelands PTR Now Live!

The Cataclysm Classic Patch 4.4.1 - Rage of The Firelands PTR is now available for testing! This phase of testing will be primarily focused on The Molten Front Daily Quest Hub.

New & Changed Items on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR - New Legendary Item Removed

We have datamined several new and adjusted items from the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR. However, one Legendary Item that we datamined previously has been mysteriously removed.

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Speed Up Auction House Searching with the Current Expansion Filter

A major new quality of life feature added to the Auction House in The War Within is the ability to limit search results to items from the current expansion, making it much faster and easier to find the items you want!

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20th Anniversary Update PTR Development Notes - Major Class Changes and More

Blizzard has released PTR notes Development for World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary Update, including a substantial list of class changes!

Tier 2 Sets, Blackwing Lair Items, and Zul’Gurub Sets & Enchants Added to Phase 5 PTR - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has added Tier 2 sets, Zul’Gurub sets & enchants, and Blackwing Lair items for players to test on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR!

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Patch 11.0.5 Datamined Class Changes

Here is the first Patch 11.0.5 datamined class changes!

Motorcycle Mounts in Patch 11.0.5 - Green and Red Models Likely Available During Anniversary Event

Blizzard has re-added two of the popular motorcycle mount models that we originally datamined during Patch 10.2. The listed sources are " 20th Anniversary?" and "Promotion."

New Dracthyr Classes Have Access to Double Jump

Feeling immobile? All available Dracthyr race classes have access to double jump on the PTR!

New Timewarped Badges Mount in Patch 11.0.5 - Blue Hippogryph, Green Amani Bear, Purple Carpet

On the first Patch 11.0.5 PTR build celebrating WoW's 20th Anniversary, three new mounts obtainable via Timewarped Badges have been discovered! These include a new Magic carpet, a blue Hippogryph and an upscaled Amani Bear!

New Anniversary Character Titles in Patch 11.0.5 - Continent Enthusiasts, Detective & More

We've datamined all the new character titles coming in the War Within Patch 11.0.5 PTR many of which come from the 20th Anniversary event.

The War Within Hotfixes for September 5th, 2024 - New Leveling Dungeons & Delver's Call EXP Buffs

Blizzard has posted today's hotfixes which includes all leveling dungeons now in adventure mode and buffs to the experience gained from the Delver's Call quests.

New Faction Crest Back Piece Models in Patch 11.0.5 - November Traveler's Log Completion Bonus

We've datamined the Warcraft 3 faction crest back piece models coming in Patch 11.0.5 with WoW's 20th Anniversary Event . These appearances will available for completing the Traveler's Log in the November Trading Post.

WoW 20th Anniversary Rewards Inspired by Blizzard Service Awards - Mount, Toy, Transmogs

We're taking a closer look at the rewards for WoW 20th's anniversary inspired by Blizzard's Service Awards, including a mount and helm!

Less Delves Required to Fill World Row in Great Vault

In the latest hotfixes, players now need to complete less Delves to fill the World row in the Great Vault.

Talent Calculator Now Updated for Patch 11.0.5 PTR - Paladin, Hunter, Shaman & More

Wowhead's Talent Calculator is now updated for today's Patch 11.0.5 PTR build with all the latest talent changes including Paladin, Hunter, Shaman, Balance Druid, and more!

Patch 11.0.5 PTR Datamined Icons - T2 Sets, Covenant Abilities, and More

We've datamined new icons on the Patch 11.0.5 PTR, including those for updated covenant abilities, cosmetic items, and more coming with World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary Update!

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Updated Tier 2 Anniversary Event Models Datamined for All 13 Classes in Patch 11.0.5

We've datamined models for the updated HD Tier 2 sets, available during WoW's 20th anniversary. Preview all 13 sets including Judgement Paladin and the four new ones for the classes introduced after vanilla!

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New Shaman Ascendance Models Coming in Patch 11.0.5

We've datamined the new Shaman Ascendance models coming in Patch 11.0.5--have a look!

PvP World Quest on NA Servers Awards Coffer Key Shards Today

Today's PvP World Quest on NA servers awards 25 Coffer Key Shards, getting you closer to an extra piece of loot in Bountiful Delves.

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New Dracthyr Starting Quests - Unique Dialogue from for Class Choice

With their new class options, non-evoker Dracthyr have a brief new starting area in which you encounter Emberthal, who makes a unique comment based on your class!

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Transform Into Famous Characters During the WoW 20th Anniversary Celebration

During WoW's 20th anniversary, you can dress up as the heroes and villains of Azeroth's past, such as Khadgar and Illidan, and emote to let all your friends know they are not prepared!

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Weekly Cache Rewards Buffed in Patch 11.0.5

The Weekly Cache rewards for The War Within are receiving a buff in their upgrade track at Patch 11.0.5!

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Classic Timewalking Commendations - Purchase Battleground and Zandalari Tribe Reputation Tokens

With Classic Timewalking, Blizzard has added new spell effects for the upcoming Commendations, which will be available with Timewalking Badges. These Commendations include tokens for the original Battleground reputations for Warsong Gulch, Arathi Basin, and Alterac Valley and the currently unobtainable Zandalari Tribe reputation.

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Druids Can Transform into a Fire Cat Without Sulfuras Equipped in Season of Discovery Phase 5

We have datamined a new item in the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR that allows Druids who own Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros to enter their fiery visage Cat form, even without the weapon equipped!

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Dracthyr Patch 11.0.5 New Class Animations Showcase

In Patch 11.0.5, Dracthyr will be able to roll 6 new classes - Hunter, Mage, Priest, Rogue, Warlock and Warrior. In this post, we quickly showcase Dracthyr gameplay with all new classes in Dragon form!

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New Weapon and Off-Hand Models in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0

We've found several new weapon models off the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR, including models for nearly every weapon and off-hand type.

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Blizzard on Playing Solo in World of Warcraft - A Hero’s Journey

Blizzard has released a blog point going over all the ways you can play solo in World of Warcraft!

This Week in Wow - 20th Anniversary Celebration, Going Solo, New Dracthyr Classes, Season 1, and More!

This week in WoW, Patch 11.0.5 PTR launched giving us a preview of the 20th Anniversary events and New Dracthyr classes. We also prepare for Season 1 and learn about new was to play Solo in the War Within.

Runes & Level Boost Now Available on Diablo 5 Patch 2.0 PTR

Maximum level boosts, all Runes, and Mythic Uniques are now available for testing on the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR!

Pineappl'ar Palace Browser Game Now Available - Practice Nerub-ar Palace Raid Mechanics

Your favorite Pineapple browser game is back! TacticalHorse has revealed the latest edition, Pineappl'ar Palace, which will allow you to practice some of the raid mechanics.

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Earthen Copper Regalia - New Transmog for Earthen, Dwarves, and Dark Iron

Complete the Earthen introductory questline to unlock the Earthen Copper Regalia transmog--usable by your Earthen, Dwarf, and Dark Iron characters!

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Dragonflight PvP Ensembles Coming with Patch 11.0.5 - Elite Ensembles Included

With Patch 11.0.5, we spotted the highlight awaited PvP Ensembles and Arsenals, allowing players to quickly learn all PvP appearances from Dragonflight. In the middle of the data, however, we also spotted something new: Elite Arsenals and Elite Ensembles. We don't have a lot of details about how they will work, but they exist!

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Blizzard on Fractured Gemstone Locket and Other Delve Recipes and Reagents

Blizzard has noted that the Fractured Gemstone Locket pattern is bugged and are working on a fix, also clarifying other recipe and reagent drops.

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Brann Bronzebeard Rolled Back to Level 15

Brann Bronzebeard appears to have been rolled back to level 15 for any Warband that had leveled him higher.

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Brann Bronzebeard Rolled Back to Level 15

Brann Bronzebeard appears to have been rolled back to level 15 for any Warband that had leveled him higher. Update: The rollback did not appear to nerf levels of his talents. A formerly level 60 Brann appears to be a level 15 Brann that has level 60 combat capabilities.

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New Battle Pet Rewards Coming in Patch 11.0.5

With the Patch 11.0.5 PTR, we've datamined a few new Battle Pet achievements and rewards for players to earn!

Upcoming Class Tuning and Tier Set Tuning - Unholy DK, Havoc, Devastation Evoker

Blizzard has posted upcoming class and tier set tuning for Unholy DK, Havoc DH, Devastation Evoker and more!

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The War Within Hotfixes for September 6th, 2024 - Class Bug Fixes, Priory Dungeon Tuning, Delve Fixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes class bug fixes, Priory dungeon tuning, Delve fixes and more!

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Nerub-ar Palace Raid Tuning Hotfixes - Every Boss

Over the last 24 hours, hotfixes have affected every single Nerub-ar Palace raid boss on all difficulties!

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4-Hour Scheduled Maintenance September 10th 7:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

The War Within servers are expected to be down for scheduled maintenance for 4 hours on September 10th, from 7:00 am to 11:00 am PDT.

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Where to Find Nibbling Minnow, Arathor Hammerfish, & Queen's Lurefish - Hallowfall Fishing Derby

This week's Hallowfall Fishing Derby quest tasks players with catching a Trophy Nibbling Minnow, Trophy Arathor Hammerfish, and Trophy Queen's Lurefish, but where can these Fish be found?

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Revamped Blackrock Depths Boss Models - WoW 20th Anniversary Raid

With Blackrock Depths being made into a special raid for the WoW 20th Anniversary Event, a majority of the bosses have received makeovers! We're highlighting the new models for all Blackrock Depths bosses in this post.

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World Event Mounts in The War Within - Increase Your Collection While Waiting for Season 1

While you wait for The War Within Season 1 to start, how about increasing your mount collection? Besides being a good source for Restored Coffer Key, World Events also have two mounts associated with them that you can collect while grinding for Season 1.

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New and Revamped Fun Blackrock Depths Items - WoW 20th Anniversary Raid

Blackrock Depths is becoming a special raid in the upcoming WoW 20th Anniversary event, and we're looking at some of the more special piece of gear that will drop in the raid!

Shaman-Exclusive Item Found on Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

The Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR is underway and we have been intrigued by this Shaman-exclusive item that can only be used within Blackrock Mountain!

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World of Warcraft x Trolli Promotion - How to Claim the Gummi Battle Pet in The War Within

The previously spotted World of Warcraft x Trolli promotion has started, allowing players to obtain the exclusive (NPC #229860) battle pet. Let's take a look at the steps necessary to redeem your new sweet friend.

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New Dark Ranger Hunter Visuals - 11.0.5 Hero Talent Rework

Dark Ranger Hunters have gotten a near-total overhaul in 11.0.5, and with that comes a wealth of new Sylvanas-inspired visuals!

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Unique Spell Animations for Dracthyr Priests in 11.0.5

With the addition of priests to their class options in the upcoming 11.0.5, Dracthyr have been given unique wing visuals for Dark Ascension and Apotheosis.

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Hellcaller Warlock Undocumented Changes - 5 Second ICD Added to Blackend Soul

Among the Raid Hotfixes pushed last night, Blizzard also included a small change to Hellcaller Warlocks which has significant impact to the how the Hero Talent tree plays.

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How To Get Bean, the Black Lynx Pet

Meet Bean, an adorable black Lynx pet in The War Within - here's everything you need to know about how to add him to your collection!

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More 11.0.5 Cosmetics Datamined - Unused Weapon Tints and Models from TBC and WotLK

We're continuing to datamine Patch 11.0.5 for cosmetics, finding many weapon transmogs that resemble unused models and tints dating back to TBC and WotLK.

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How To Get Thunder, the Yellow Lynx Pet

The new lynx pet models are adorable in The War Within, and there are multiple different pets, companions, and mounts to get your hands on. Take a look at how to get Thunder, the yellow Lynx!

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Hidden Toys in The War Within - Treasures in Khaz Algar

Players can earn some fun new toys by searching for all the hidden treasures of Khaz Algar - take a look at some of the fun options you can find!

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Season of Discovery Weapon Models Datamined on 11.0.5 PTR - Warcraft Anniversary Crossover Event?

We've datamined new weapon models from the 11.0.5 PTR, however, many of these new models seem oddly familiar. Is Blizzard planning a crossover event?

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Datamined Trading Post Rewards for Winter 2024 - Sylvanas Armor, Purple Murloc Snugglesuit, Faction Earmuffs

The 11.0.5 PTR brings a fresh round of fun transmogs to the Trading Post, including Sylvanas transmog, a purple Murloc snugglesuit, Alliance and Horde earmuffs, and some new butterfly wings!

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Artisan's Acuity and Patron Order Randomness - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 343

This week we look at some success stories of early gold making with profession tools and Engineering as well as some great builds for Blacksmiths and Enchanters. We also discuss Artisan's Acuity shuffles and the randomness of Patron Orders and how they might be fixed.

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New Battle Pets to Collect in Patch 11.0.5 - Plus Dogg-Saron Disguise

Battle Pet collectors have some fun new pets coming in 11.0.5!

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Find Camouflaged Gathering Nodes with Phial of Truesight - Mining & Herbalism

If you're looking to enhance your Herbalism and Mining gathering in Khaz Algar, then check out the Phial of Truesight, a new consumable that allows you to see camouflaged nodes and boosts your perception.

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Recolored TBC Dungeon and WotLK PvP Gear - New Transmog Ensembles in Patch 11.0.5

We've datamined some new transmog ensembles on the Patch 11.0.5 PTR--recolors of TBC dungeon and WotLK PvP gear.

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Festive Winter Veil Weapon Transmogs Coming to Trading Post in 11.0.5

Halloween isn't quite yet here, but it's time to put up the Christmas decorations! We've datamined new festive weapons that are coming to the Trading Post in 11.0.5.

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Prowler Masks, Cowls, and Shoulder Capes Coming to the Trading Post in 11.0.5

A new series of transmog cosmetics is making its way to the Trading Post starting in Patch 11.0.5--Prowler Masks, Cowls, and Shoulder Capes in many colors!

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New Toys and Consumables on the Patch 11.0.5 20th Anniversary PTR

New toys and consumables celebrating World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary have been discovered on the Patch 11.0.5 PTR, including the return of the famous Mohawk Grenade!

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Worm Theory - How to Get the Lil' Bonechewer Pet

Worm Theory, one of the newest achievements in The War Within, answers the burtning question "Would you still love me if I was a worm?" The answer is yes - for the pet reward, at least!

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New Worm-Themed Quests Reward the Rak-Ush Battleshell Pet

Looking to add another Battle Pet to your collection? Take a look at how to unlock the Rak-Ush Battleshell, along with worm-farm themed World Quests!

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Calculate Your Profession Crafts and Profit with CraftSim

CraftSim is an amazing addon for anyone who is crafting in War Within!

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Mark of the Spelunker Supreme - Free Tier Piece from Heroic Nerub-ar Palace

Returning from Dragonflight, the Mark of the Spelunker Supreme is awarded for defeating Queen Ansurek on Heroic difficulty, reaching 1600 Rated PvP ranking, or 2000 Mythic+ rating, and can be turned in for a single free piece of Heroic-level tier gear!

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Hellcaller Stealth Nerf Was Unintended and Will Be Reverted

Players noticed that a stealth nerf to Warlock's Hellcaller talent tree was applied last week. Blizzard has announced that this was unintended and will be reverted.

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Viserio's Cooldowns Assignments - New Website and Nerub-ar Palace Spreadsheets

If you're looking to organize healer cooldowns and raid assignment for your guild, check out Viserio's Raid & Healing Assignments spreadsheets, which are now also available on a new website!

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Enchanting Hotfix: Storm Dust to Drop from Shattering Gleaming Shards

With Storm Dust being a tough resource to come buy, Blizzard will be implementing a hotfix in the near future allowing players to obtain Storm Dust from shattering Gleaming Shards!

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Blizzard Banning Players Exploiting Reputation - 4 Day Bans

Players are reporting that Blizzard is banning those who participated in Reputation gain exploits ahead of the Race for World First.

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Wowhead Partners with Ready Check Pull - Raid Boss Guide Highlights and Strategies

Wowhead is partnering with Ready Check Pull for all your Raid Boss Guide needs - check out our new Cheat Sheets along with video guides to each boss for Nerub-Ar Palace in The War Within Season 1!

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The War Within Raid Tier Lists Updated for Season 1 - Class Rankings for Nerub-Ar Palace

We have updated our The War Within raid tier lists for Season 1 and the opening of Nerub-Ar Palace, ranking all specs by their strengths and weaknesses in the new raid content.

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The War Within Mythic+ Tier Lists Updated for Patch 11.0 - Class Rankings for Season 1 Dungeons

We have updated our The War Within Mythic+ tier lists for Patch 11.0 and Season 1, ranking all specs by their strengths and weaknesses in the new dungeons.

Heroic Dungeon Item Levels to Increase on Season 1 Launch

Heroic Dungeon rewards will get a slight increase to their item levels with the launch of Season 1!

The War Within Hotfixes for September 9th - Lost Diary Fixed

Blizzard has posted the War Within hotfixes for today which includes fixing the Lost Diary quest!

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Best Crafted Gear & Embellishments for All Classes - The War Within Season 1

We've compiled the best Crafted Gear and Embellishments for each spec to help you spend your Sparks of Omens in the War Within Season 1. Optimize your character with these recommendations from our Class Writers.

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Nerub-ar Raid Tuning Hotfixes - Queen Ansurek Tuning

Twas' the night before Nerub-ar Palace and there's more Nerub-ar Raid tuning hotfixes which includes many damage tuning changes on Queen Ansurek!

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Heroic and Mythic Dungeons to Feature Mythic+ Dungeon Rotation in Season 1

Heroic and Mythic Dungeons will feature the Seasonal Mythic+ Dungeons and NOT The War Within Dungeons with the Launch of Season 1.

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Class Guides Now Updated for War Within Season 1 - BiS Gear, Raid, Mythic+ & More

Our class guides are now updated for the War Within Season 1! Find everything you need to know to start Season 1 including the best items to chase and the best builds to run for Nerub-ar Palace, Mythic+, and Delves.

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Nerub-ar Palace LFR: 567 ilevel Required to Queue in Raid Finder

The first wing of the Nerub-ar Palace Raid opens in LFR difficulty later today, and with it comes a chance at some unique rewards for players to earn!

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Darkmoon Sigils & Cards Explained - Season 1 Weapon Embellishments

Our class writer, Taeznak, breaks down each card and sigils effects to learn how to get the most out of each Darkmoon embellishment when crafting a weapon in Season 1.

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Five Profession Recipes Drop from Nerub-ar Palace Raid Bosses

Five profession recipes drop from Nerub-ar Palace raid bosses!

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The War Within Season 1 Delves: Everything You Need to Know

Season 1 Delves content is now available, here is everything that players will need to know before venturing into this new outdoor content!

Emerald Wardens Sell New Items - Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

In the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR, players have found the Emerald Wardens selling new items that provide Herbalism and Enchanting materials!

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Datamining Hints at Patch 11.0.5 and WoW 20th Anniversary Release Date

Looking at datamined holiday event dates, we may be able to tell when Patch 11.0.5 goes live!

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Nerub-ar Palace & Mythic Plus Season 1 Loot Guides Now Live

Wowhead's loot guides for Nerub-ar Palace and Mythic+ Season 1 are live - take a look at everything you can earn from The War Within's first raid and Mythic+ Season.

Season of Discovery Phase 5 Arrives September 26th!

Blizzard has announced that Season of Discovery Phase 5 will begin on September 26th! This Phase will reintroduce players to the Blackwing Lair and Zul’Gurub Raids, as well as the latest improvements to the Tier 2 armor sets!

Molten Front in Cataclysm Classic Launches September 18

Blizzard has released a blog post detailing the opening of the Molten Front in Cataclysm Classic, going live on September 18!

Grizzly Hills Packmaster - New In-Game Shop Mount with Transmog and Repair Functionalities

A new in-game shop mount appears: the Grizzly Hills Packmaster. This fluffy bear is a ground mount with Transmog and Repair functionalities. It costs $20 in the battle.net shop.

The War Within Season 1 is Now Live in North America

Season 1 of The War Within is now live in North America, unlocking Tier 8 Delves, Mythic+0 dungeons, and Normal/Heroic difficulty versions of the Nerub-ar Palace raid!

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Best Hero Talents & Talent Builds for All Classes for the War Within Season 1 - Raid, Mythic+ & Delves

With the War Within Season 1 launch, we've updated all our best Talent Builds for Raid, Mythic+, and Delves including Hero Talents direct from our class writers.

Blizzard Answers Your Diablo 4 Questions in Next Developer Video

Blizzard has announced that the next Diablo 4 developer video will focus on answering questions directly from Diablo 4 players!

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Nerub-ar Palace Raid Finale In-Game Cutscene- MASSIVE SPOILERS

A valiant set of players have braved the dangers of the Nerub-ar Palace raid and defeated Queen Ansurek on Normal Difficulty. See how it all ends in the raid finale In-Game Cutscene here.

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Brann Only Gets Experience From Bountiful Delves Above Level 15

Blizzard has confirmed that Brann only gets experience from Bountiful Delves above level 15.

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First Look at Normal Queen Ansurek Encounter - Updated Cheat Sheet Strategy Guide

Enjoy a first look at the Queen Ansurek, the never tested final raid boss encounter of Nerub-ar Palace, with our kill VoD and updated cheat sheet strategy guide.

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Delver's Bounty - Random Treasure Map from Delves Awards Up to Hero Track Gear

Delver's Bounty is a random treasure map that can be awarded from the end of a Delve! It can drop up to Hero Track gear.

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New Spirit Beast Aradan Is Available: Method of Acquisition Currently Unknown

Blizzard has confirmed that the new Spirit Beast, Aradan, is available for Beast Mastery Hunters to tame but the method of acquiring this bird is currently unknown!

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Mythic+ Portal Room Location in The War Within

With the start of The War Within Season 1, a new Mythic+ Portal Room is available for players doing the seasonal Mythic dungeons in Dornogal!

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The War Within Hotfixes for September 10 - New Earthen Racial Quiet Contemplation

The War Within Hotfixes for September 10th including the new Earthen racial Quiet Contemplation!

The War Within Hotfixes for September 10 - Wax Farm Nerf, New Earthen Racial

The War Within Hotfixes for September 10th include the new Earthen racial Quiet Contemplation, and a nerf to the Wax farm for Valorstones.

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Diablo 4 x Trolli Promotion - Rewards Added on Vessel of Hatred Launch

Blizzard has clarified the Diablo 4 x Trolli promotion, revealing that rewards will be received on Vessel of Hatred's launch, but codes can be redeemed now.

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Tier Sets Tokens Can Drop as Warbound Until Equipped

The bonus Warbound Until Equipped loot from raid bosses can actually be Tier Tokens!

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World Quest Bonus Event Now Live with Weekly Reset

The World Quest Bonus Event is now live through the week of September 10th rewarding players with bonus reputation when completing the World Quests of Khaz Algar!

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Treacherous Transmitter Nerub-ar Palace Trinket Breakdown - Tasks & Hidden Toy

With the release of Season 1 and the Nerub-ar Palace Raid, a complex new trinket, Treacherous Transmitter, is now obtainable. Learn about the tasks you'll need to complete for a powerful buff or the cryptic instructions that lead to a new toy.

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Khaz Algar World Bosses Now Active: Aggregation of Horrors Active for Week 1

The Khaz Algar World Bosses are now active with Aggregation of Horrors being the first active World Boss for Week 1 of Season 1.

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Firelands Embers Used to Purchase Elemental Essences - Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

Players have discovered that they can use Firelands Embers to purchase Blood of the Mountain and Essences on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR!

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The Catalyst Now Live in The War Within

With the launch of Season 1 for The War Within, the Catalyst is now live for players to use!

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Best Bountiful Delves Solo on Tier 8 (Sept 11th)

Bountiful Delves drop some of the best loot right now, so here's the best Bountiful Delves to complete solo on Tier 8 for today.

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Firelands PTR Raid Testing Begins Friday September 13th - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced that testing for the Firelands Raid will start on the Cataclysm Classic PTR on Friday, September 13th at 1:00 p.m. PDT!

State of the Necromancer Class - Diablo 4 Season 6 PTR

We've compiled a list of some of the most impactful bugs from the Diablo 4 Season 6 PTR that are drastically affecting the Necromancer class - take a look at what you need to know to plan your build.

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Improve your Patron Order Experience - No Mats; No Make

No Mats; No Make is a fantastic addon to help you with your Patron Orders!

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PvP Damage Reduction Increase - Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.4 Development Notes and Known Issues

Blizzard has released Development Notes for Season of Discovery Patch 1.15.4, which includes an increase in PvP Damage Reduction and several Class and Item adjustments.

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More Weightstone and Whetstones Produced from Crafting on Next Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced that crafters will be making more Weightstone and Whetstones on the next weekly reset.

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20th Anniversary Update PTR Development Notes - New Resto Druid Talents, Tail Swipe Dracthyr Racial

Blizzard has posted Development Notes for this week's PTR build which includes new Restoration Druid talents, Tail Swipe racial for Dracthyrs and more!

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The War Within Hotfixes for September 11th - World Bosses in Raid Group, WuE Low Ilevel Gear

Blizzard has posted the War Within hotfixes for today, which include fixes for World Boss quests not completing while in a raid group and WuE gear dropping at lower-than-intentional item levels.

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Class Changes for 11.0.5 PTR Build 56572 - Restoration Druid and Rogue Talents

Check out the latest datamined class changes on the 11.0.5 PTR including talents for Restoration Druids and Rogues!

Pantsuit Versions of Tier 2 Transmog Added for WoW's 20th Anniversary

If you're not a fan of robe transmog, you'll be happy to learn that we datamined pantsuit versions for the Tier 2 armor sets coming in Patch 11.0.5!

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Druid & Rogue Talent Calculators Updated for Patch 11.0.5 PTR

Wowhead's Talent Calculator is now updated for today's Patch 11.0.5 PTR build with all the latest talent changes for Restoration Druid and Rogue!

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New Cost Reduction Achievement for Tier 2 Sets on the Patch 11.0.5 20th Anniversary PTR

We've datamined a new achievement for WoW's 20th Anniversary Event that reduces the costs of updated Tier 2 sets after one is purchased!

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Tier 2 Rogue Set Appearance Updated on the 11.0.5 PTR

As a part of today's new 11.0.5 PTR build, we have datamined the updated visual appearance for the Tier 2 Rogue Set that will be available during World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary event!

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The Bench World of Warcraft Podcast Episode 7 ft. Growl, Tettles, & Squishei

The latest episode of Bench WoW Podcast discusses Heroic Raid Week, World First raider bans, and what Blizzard might be preparing for World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary!

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The War Within Season 1 Delves: Earning Undercoins and How to Use Them

Undercoins are a new currency introduced with Season 1 Delves content that can be used to purchase a variety of seasonal rewards at the Delver's Headquarters!

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Shaman Tanks? - Follower Dungeon NPC in The Rookery

During the Rookery's story playthrough, one of the accompanying characters plays the role of a Shaman tank!

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Warcraft Logs Reports 11 Million Ulduar Characters in China's Wrath of the Lich King Classic

Kihra, the creator of Warcraft Logs, recently shared that there have been a staggering 11 million characters with Ulduar logs on Chinese servers for Wrath of the Lich King Classic.

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Why You Should Do Delves as a Group -- It's So Much Easier Than Solo

While Delves can be completed solo, they are currently scaled to be infinitely easier in a group!

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Earn a Classic Sunny Tabard through the Kroger Rewards Program

Alongside several other ongoing promotions, the Kroger brand of grocery and department stores is offering World of Warcraft players a Classic Sunny Tabard by spending $30 through their rewards program!

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Best Bountiful Delves Solo on Tier 8 (Sept 12th)

Today's Bountiful Delves include the dreaded Waterworks returning, so here's the best Bountiful Delves to complete solo on Tier 8 for today.

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Fresh Meat! Zekvir Has A Chance to Randomly Spawn in Delves (And Wreck Your Day)

Zekvir is the final challenge players will face in Delves during Season 1 of The War Within, but some players have been unlucky enough to run into him during normal Delve runs!

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Undocumented Changes in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 - Quality of Life Additions, Renown Changes, Masterworking Costs

The PTR for Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 has concluded, and we've gathered all of the undocumented changes we could find and summarized them ahead of the official launch of Vessel of Hatred!

Earn Exclusive Tabards with Trolli Purchases from Walgreens, Circle K, and Dollar General

Not only can players earn the Gummi pet from the World of Warcraft x Trolli promotion, there are also three exclusive tabards that can be obtained by purchasing from Walgreens, Circle K and Dollar General!

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Sloot Tests Delve Scaling - Solo Does More Damage and Health Than Small Groups

Sloot has revealed some testing on how Delves scale on Twitter. He notes that solo Delvers have mobs that have more health and deal more damage than small groups.

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Realm Consolidation Update - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has announced that Season of Discovery players will receive free character transfers to megaservers starting at 6:00 pm PDT on Tuesday, September 17th.

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Brann Bronzebeard Delve Companion Capped at Level 38

It appears that our trusty delve companion Brann Bronzebeard is capped at level 38, rather than the intended maximum level 60.

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Warband Valorstone Discount Not Working for Other Warband Characters

The Warband Valorstone Discount is not working when it comes to upgrading armor across your Warband.

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Zekvir Lair Challenge Delve - Unlock Requirements, Difficulty Settings, Fight Overview

With players adventuring in Delves with The War Within Season 1, we finally have our first look at the 13th delve, Zekvir's Lair, the "challenge-mode" delve for Season 1.

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The War Within Hotfixes - September 12

Blizzard has announced Delve Tuning hotfixes that just went live which reduces the damage scaling of mobs while in a group.

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Enemy Spell Damage Reduced by 20% for Solo Delvers - Unannounced Hotfix

While group Delves got harder, an unannounced hotfix has applied a 20% nerf to enemy spell damage for solo Delvers.

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Everything You Need to Know about Worldsoul Memories

With the launch of Season 1 in The War Within, many players are diving into Bountiful Delves for the first time - so here's everything you need to know about Worldsoul Memories, a world event you can only enter after clearing Bountiful Delves!

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Mists of Tirna Scithe Maze Helper WeakAura

Struggling to get through the Mists of Tirna Scithe Maze? Check out this useful WeakAura that provides automatic navigation through the maze!

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Old Version of Updated Hunter Pet Models May Return in Patch 11.0.5

A few new spells datamined on the Patch 11.0.5 PTR suggest that older Hunter pets models updated in Battle for Azeroth may become available again!

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The Harvest Festival is Now Live Until September 13th - Cataclysm Classic

The Harvest Festival is a small celebration to honor the Fallen Heroes of the Horde and Alliance. In Cataclysm Classic this event will run from September 13th until September 20th.

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The Harvest Festival is Now Live in Season of Discovery!

The Harvest Festival is a small celebration to honor the fallen heroes of the Horde and Alliance. In Season of Discovery, this event will run from September 13th to September 20th.

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Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft Collaboration Trailer

Blizzard has released a new trailer for the Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft collaboration starting September 17th, featuring special skins for Reinhardt as the Lich King, Widowmaker as Sylvanas, Zenyatta as Thrall, and Torbjörn as Magni Bronzebeard!

New Headless Horseman Merch on the Blizzard Gear Store - Replica Armor & Glow-in-the-Dark T-Shirt

Celebrate Friday the 13th with new Headless Horseman merch on the Blizzard Gear Store. Add the haunting presence of the infamous Horseman to your collection with a lighted Replica Armor Set and Glow-in-the-Dark T-shirt.

The Deadly Zekvir Minibosses in Tier 8 Delves That You Should Skip

New deadly minibosses have started spawning in Tier 8 delves and they are so difficult, you probably just want to skip them.

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Best Bountiful Delves Solo on Tier 8 (Sept 13th)

With Group scaling getting buffs last night, here's the best Bountiful Delves to complete solo on Tier 8 for today.

This Week in WoW - The War Within Season 1, Molten Front, and Season of Discovery Phase 5

This week in WoW, The War Within Season 1 is now live with new dungeons and raids, Cataclysm's Molten Front is almost ready to go live, and Classic Season of Discovery players are looking forward to Zul'Gurub and Blackwing Lair in Phase 5!

Best Bountiful Delves Solo on Tier 8 (Sept 13th)

Solo Delves might be easier than grouping now, so here's the best Bountiful Delves to complete solo on Tier 8 for today.

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Blizzard Announces Delves Tuning Coming Today - Top Priority

Blizzard has announced that more Delves tuning is coming today and it's a top priority.

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20th Anniversary Update PTR Development Notes - Event Available for Testing

Blizzard released a new post on the Patch 11.0.5 PTR. Several parts of the upcoming celebration event are available for testing, including the new celebration hub in Caverns of Time, the Codex of Chromie scenario, and the new anniversary World Bosses - Archavon and Sha of Anger!

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Mythic Nerub-Ar Palace Race to World First Livestreams and Raid Coverage

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First begins this week, with several guilds hosting events and live streaming their progress to take down Mythic Queen Ansurek! Who are you rooting for to become the first World Champions of The War Within?

Devolution of the Buff UI in Diablo 4

Diablo 4's UI has been critiqued since its launch. We are taking a look at the current state of Diablo 4's Buff UI and go over what is needed to improve it.

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Heroic Nerub-ar Palace DPS Rankings - First Days of Heroic Week

Today, we are looking at an early snapshot of DPS balance on Nerub-ar Palace during the first days of The War Within Season 1. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 1.

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Firelands Raid Now Available for Testing on the Cataclysm Classic PTR

The Firelands raid is now available for testing on the Cataclysm Classic PTR! This raid is open for testing all weekend until Monday, September 16th.

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Upcoming Class Tuning for Mythic Week - Boomkin Buffed, DPS Warrior Nerfed

Blizzard has posted class tuning for Mythic week which includes buffing boomkins and nerfing DPS warriors.

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The Story of the Nerub-ar Palace Raid with Nobbel87

What is the latest raid all about? Why are we going there? What will we find? Nobbel87 answers these questions and more in the Story of the Nerub-ar Palace Raid.

Warband Valorstone Discount Will Return on Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced that the Warband Valorstone discount is currently not working, but it will be fixed on the Weekly Reset.

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New Rune Currency Added to Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

Blizzard has added several new Rune currencies to the Season of Discovery PTR, which will allow players to purchase Runes that they have already earned on other characters.

Spell, Rune, & Set Changes on the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR

We have datamined new Spell changes on the Season of Discovery PTR, including new Rune and Set Item adjustments.

Initial Delve Tuning Hotfixes - Minibosses Removed from Tier 8 and Scaling

Some Delve tuning hotfixes have been applied which affects Group Scaling, Solo Scaling and removing Minibossses from Tier 8 once again.

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Upcoming Trinket Tuning for Mythic Week - Nerfs to Sacbrood, Spymaster's Web

Blizzard has posted upcoming trinket tuning for Mythic week which includes nerfs to Sacbrood, Spymaster's Web and more!

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The War Within Hotfixes for Sept 13th, 2024 - Class Bug Fixes, Delve Scaling Hotfixes

Blizzard has posted War Within Hotfixes for today which includes more class bug fixes, delve scaling hotfixes and more!

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Authority of Air Enchant Nerfed by 60%

Some of the latest hotfixes have nerfed the Authority of Air enchant by 60%.

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Nerub-ar Palace Tuning Hotfixes - Ulgrax Nerfed & Mythic Boss Tuning

More Nerub-ar Palace tuning hotfixes have been pushed to live servers, nerfing Ulgrax on all difficulties and buffing some Mythic bosses.

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Where to Find Dilly-Dally Dace, Dornish Pike, and Kaheti Slum Shark - Hallowfall Fishing Derby

This week's Hallowfall Fishing Derby quest tasks players with catching a Trophy Dilly-Dally Dace, Trophy Dornish Pike, and Trophy Kaheti Slum Shark, but where can these Fish be found?

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Farm the Stonevault Mechsuit Dungeon Mount During TWW Season 1

With the start of The War Within Season 1, players can farm Stonevault on Mythic difficulty for a chance at the Stonevault Mechsuit mount.

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Notable Mount, Title, and Transmog Rewards from Nerub-ar Palace Raid

Nerub-ar Palace is filled with rewards for collectors, with mounts, titles, and transmog reflecting the unique culture of the Nerubians.

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Obsidian Worldbreaker Mount Returns for World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary Event

Did you miss out on the Obsidian Worldbreaker mount during World of Warcraft's 15th Anniversary? Good news - it's making a triumphant return for this year's 20th Anniversary Event!

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Best Bountiful Delves Solo on Tier 8 (Sept 14th)

Here's the best Bountiful Delves to complete solo on Tier 8 for today and unfortunately... Waterworks is back.

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Earn Ultra Rare Transmogs with WoW's 20th Anniversary Event - Pendulum of Doom, Bow of Searing Arrows

Blizzard has added scaled-up versions of extremely rare items to the 20th Anniversary vendors - now you can finally get that Pendulum of Doom transmog!

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NPCs Visit the Trading Post in Dornogal - Skitter & Mr. Sunflower, Auralia

Despite the chaos caused by Xal'atath, the campaign and zone storylines for the War Within has us making plenty of new allies, and of course, reuniting us with old friends. Some of them, like Mr. Sunflower and Skitter, make appearances at the Dornogal Trading Post!

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The Mysterious Talking Fish - Hallowfall Side Quest Spotlight

During our adventures against the kobyss in Hallowfall, players encounter a surprisingly new companion - a talking fish!

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A Full Story Walkthrough of Nerub'ar Palace w/ Cinematic Analysis

Leading up to the fight against Queen Ansurek, players must first fight their way through the bosses of Nerub'ar Palace. Here, we break down the full story of the raid to highlight interesting story and potential future plot threads.

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How to get the Unique Civilian Outfit Recolors in The War Within

A somewhat controversial reward for some particularly lengthy achievements is the Dornogal Civilian outfits. These outfits are worn by NPCs around Khaz Algar, and a good chunk of them can be purchased in Khaz Algar. These sets by themselves are fairly basic, as you would expect from civilian outfits. While you may not want to use the entire outfit, individual pieces of them can make great additions to really bring together. The belts especially are very versatile, having fairly neutral colors and some very nice looking pouches, pockets, and embellishments. This article will cover how to get the four achievement-exclusive civilian outfits.

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3-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for September 17th 7:00 am - 10:00 am PDT

The War Within servers are expected to be down for scheduled maintenance for 3 hours on September 17th, from 7:00 am to 10:00 am PDT.

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Delves Hotfixes: Brann Bugfixes and Buffs

Blizzard has just posted some hotfixes to Brann Bronzebeard including a more consistent baseline of power for Brann along with a 125% increase to his health and damage!

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How to Tame Aradan - Stormrook Spirit Beast Pet That Matches Heroic Edition Mount

Aradan is a mysterious stormrook Spirit Beast hunter pet that players have been trying to figure out how to tame. Thanks to the WoW Secret Finding Discord, the search is now over!

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The New Guild Panel and How to Go Back - Season of Discovery

Many players were dissatisfied when the new Guild Panel was introduced in Season of Discovery Phase 4, but there is a way to change this new UI.

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Diablo 4 - The Story So Far [SPOILER WARNING]

Ahead of the release of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, Blizzard has released a Story Recap video to refresh our memories of the events that have taken place in Diablo 4 so far!

After the Campaign: Seasonal Content in WoW

Blizzard has released a new video detailing the new Seasonal endgame content in The War Within, aimed at newer players who may be unfamiliar with the wealth of endgame activities available after finishing the initial story campaign!

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Uncommon Excavation Cantrip on Delve Loot Doesn't Promise Riches

A new cantrip appearing on uncommon Delve loot promises rare treasure, but don't be fooled into thinking you'll strike it rich in The War Within!

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More Class Tuning Incoming - Fury Warrior and Arcane Mage Nerfed

Blizzard has added more class tuning, nerfing Fury Warriors and Arcane Mage on the Weekly Reset!

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Nerubian Threadmancers Nerfed - No Longer Spam Web Bolt As Often

Nerubian Threadmancers have been nerfed in the latest hotfix, as they no longer spam Web Bolt as often.

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All BoE Armor Available with Nerub-ar Palace Raid

Here is all of the "Bind on Equip" (BoE) armor that players can earn from the trash mobs of the new Nerub-ar Palace raid!

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Dragonflight Consumables Still Work and Are Much Cheaper

Getting ready for Mythic+ to open tomorrow, and want to start stocking up on consumables? Consider Dragonflight alternatives for Drums and Invis Pots - both still work!

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Upcoming Dungeon Fixes for Mythic+ - Ara-Kara Nerfed

Blizzard has posted upcoming dungeon fixes for Mythic+ which includes nerfing the last boss of Ara-Kara!

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Warlock's Ritual of Doom Doomguard Nerfed

Blizzard has nerfed Warlock's Ritual of Doom in some of the most recent hotfixes on live servers.

Oil of Deep Toxins Tuning Hotfixes

Some more hotfixes have tuned the Oil of Deep Toxins weapon oil buffing Rank 2, but nerfing Rank 1 and 3.

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Solo Delves Nerfed Again! - HP of Bosses and Elites

In the most recent hotfixes, Delves have been nerfed again!

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The War Within Hotfixes for September 16th - Delve Tuning, Class Bugfixes, Nerub-ar Palace Fixes

Blizzard has released the hotfixes for September 16th which includes more Delve tuning including nerfs to more difficult ones like Waterworks and Earthcrawl Mines. There were also some bug fixes for classes and Nerub-ar Palace.

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Heroic Nerub-ar Palace DPS Rankings - End of Heroic Week, Queen Ansurek Balance

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Nerub-ar Palace during the Heroic Week of The War Within Season 1. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 1.

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Dungeon Buffs in The War Within Season 1 Mythic+

Scattered throughout the Season 1 Mythic+ Dungeons are a variety of Buffs that players can obtain that will boost their Dungeon progression. Here are all of the Dungeon Buffs available in The War Within Season 1 Mythic+.

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Anyone Can Use the New Battle Res Item - No Engineering Skill Required

As groups head into Mythic+ tomorrow, keep in mind that everyone can use the new battle res item - Engineering skill isn't required!

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A Bit of Light Philosophy - Mereldar Conversations about Beledar and the Arathi

In the wake of the final campaign chapter, players can find Paladin characters like Lady Liadrin and Sunwalker Dezco discussing the Light with the Arathi in Hallowfall!

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How to Obtain Fateweaved Weapons - Likely Best in Slot Caster Weapons for TWW Season 1

When opening your Great Vaults this week, casters should keep an eye open for a weapon that might be their overall best in slot for the season... which is an off-hand! Let's take a look at Fate Weaver and its summoned weapons.

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Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First - Heroic Week Recap

Dratnos and Tettles are back with another series of Race to World First Daily Recap videos! These videos will be recorded daily after Liquid finishes raiding, meaning they should be released around 2am Pacific Time, near the start of the European guilds' day.

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Mythic Nerub-ar Palace Tuning Hotfixes

Some late night hotfixes has done some last minute tuning to Mythic Nerub-ar Palace.

(UPDATED) Extended Maintenance Scheduled 7:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

Update: Blizzard has extended maintenance until 11:00 am PDT.

The Bench World of Warcraft Podcast Episode 8 ft. Growl, Tettles, & Squishei

The latest episode of Bench WoW Podcast discusses the recent Delve Hotfixes, Mythic Dungeon strategies, and overall raid difficulty in The War Within.

Use Raidbots to Find Your Best Great Vault DPS Upgrade in The War Within Season 1

This week, players will receive their first Great Vault reward of TWW Season 1, leaving many wondering just which item they should take! The SimulationCraft addon and Raidbots can help answer that question, allowing players to evaluate the DPS value of each option in order to choose the one best suited for their current gear.

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Story Preview - The Next Chapter

Blizzard has released a new video, which previews the story of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred! The release of this expansion is less than a month away and will be available to play on October 8th.

The Molten Front is Now Live in Cataclysm Classic!

The Molten Front is now live in Cataclysm Classic! This daily quest hub will allow players to earn catch-up gear before the release of the Firelands raid.

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(UPDATED) Extended Maintenance Scheduled 7:00 am - 12:00 PM PDT

Update: Blizzard has extended maintenance until 12:00 PM PDT.

Not Even Close - Mythic+ One Shot Calculator Updated for The War Within

Not Even Close, the Mythic+ one shot calculator used to determine whether a player will be able to survive unavoidable attacks, has been updated for The War Within!

Cypress Pet Now Available to Purchase in WoW Classic Progression Realms

Blizzard has released a new pet to the WoW Classic progression realms collection. Could this mystical creature be a hint of what's next for WoW Classic?

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Save Up To 50% on Skyriding Mounts in the Battle.net Shop

Blizzard has announced a new sale, offering up to 50% off twenty-two World of Warcraft Skyriding mounts in the Battle.net shop!

Save 30% on the Blazing Heroic Pack and Blazing Epic Upgrade in Cataclysm Classic

From now through September 23rd, players will be able to save up to 30% on the Blazing Heroic Pack and Blazing Epic Upgrade in Cataclysm Classic.

All Mounts Available to Collect in The War Within Season 1 Mythic+

Here are all of the mounts available for players to collect during Season 1 of The War Within Mythic+!

Overwatch 2 x WoW 20th Anniversary Collab Now Live Sept. 17-30 - New Skins & More!

The Overwatch 2 x World of Warcraft collaboration event is now live for Overwatch 2. Celebrate Wow's 20th Anniversary in Overwatch from September 17th to 30th with new skins, emotes, and more.

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Mythic+ Dungeons and Mythic Nerub-ar Palace Raid Now Available

Servers are now live in North America, which means Mythic+ Dungeons and Mythic Nerub-Ar Palace are now available, alongside the second wing of LFR and brand new Story Mode!

Burning Crusade Timewalking Event Now Live - Normal Nerub-ar & Hero Track Black Temple Caches

Burning Crusade Timewalking is now available through the week of September 17th! Complete 5 Timewalking dungeons for a Normal Cache of Nerubian Treasures and defeat Illidan in Black Temple Timewalking for a Hero Track Cache of Timewarped Treasures.

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World First Mythic Ulgrax the Devourer by Melee Mechanics in Nerub-ar Palace

Melee Mechanics has defeated Mythic Ulgrax the Devourer, the first boss in the Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First!

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World First Mythic Bloodbound Horror by Melee Mechanics in Nerub-ar Palace

Melee Mechanics has defeated Mythic Bloodbound Horror, the second boss in the Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First!

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Nerub-ar Palace Second Wing LFR Now Available

With the Weekly Reset on September 17th, the second wing of LFR is now available for players and with it comes some new rewards for players to chase after!

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Story Mode Nerub-ar Palace Now Available - Requires Max Level Campaign Completion

The brand new Story Mode difficulty of Nerub-ar Palace is now available, allowing all players to complete the Queen Ansurek encounter and Azj-Kahet story finale in a significantly reduced difficulty.

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World First Mythic Sikran by Liquid in Nerub-ar Palace

Liquid has defeated Mythic Sikran, Captain of the Sureki, the third boss in the Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First!

PSA: M+ Necrotic Wake Not Giving Any Crests

With The War Within Season 1 going live, players have noticed that Necrotic Wake keys do not give any crests, regardless of whether they are timed or not.

World First Mythic Rasha'nan by Liquid in Nerub-ar Palace

Liquid has defeated Mythic Rasha'nan, the fourth boss in the Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First!

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War Within Hotfixes for September 17, 2024 - Dungeon, Class and Delve Tuning

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes dungeon tuning, class tuning and more Delve Tuning!

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Enchanted Heroic Crest for Killing Queen Ansurek on Any Difficulty - Story Mode Quest Reward

With Story Mode releasing this week, players can complete the unlock questline and defeat Queen Ansurek on any difficulty of Nerub-ar Palace to be rewarded with an Enchanted Runed Harbinger Crest.

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Keystone Master Much Easier in War Within - New Score System Basics

Keystone Master is much easier to acquire in War Within with the new score system!

How to Obtain Fateweaved Weapons - Hotfix Updates

When opening your Great Vaults this week, casters should keep an eye open for a weapon that might be their overall best in slot for the season... which is an off-hand! Let's take a look at Fate Weaver and its summoned weapons. Edit: Updated with Hotfix information.

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Free Character Transfers Now Available in Season of Discovery

Blizzard has opened Free Character Transfers in Season of Discovery! PvP characters can transfer to either Crusader Strike (NA) or Living Flame (EU), and PvE characters can transfer to Wild Growth (NA or EU).

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Delves Delves Delves

This week they talk about the latest news from the War Within, the raid cinematic, Delves, and more...

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New Earthen Food Racial - Quiet Contemplation

Blizzard has hotfixed in a new Earthen racial called Quiet Contemplation, that allows them to restore health and mana without food items.

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Updated Transmog Options on Cataclysm Classic PTR

One welcome addition to the Rage of the Firelands PTR test has been some additional transmog options in Cataclysm Classic!

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How Good Are Vessel of Hatred's New Class Skills? Diablo 4 Class Lead Opinions

With Vessel of Hatred, all existing Diablo 4 classes will get one new skill to play with - but how good will they really be? We've asked our Diablo 4 Class Leads for their opinions!

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Pants of Judgement - Robeless Paladin Tier Set Datamined on Patch 11.0.5 PTR

The ever popular HD Paladin Tier 2 Judgement set coming in Patch 11.0.5 for WoW's 20th Anniversary now has a version with pants instead of the traditional robe!

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Datamined Class and Spell Changes on the Patch 11.0.5 PTR - Merging Live Hotfixes

With today's Patch 11.0.5 PTR update are several class and spell changes, many of which merge the recent tuning hotfixes already present on live servers.

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What Will Happen to OCE Realms in Season of Discovery?

After the recent Free Character Transfers in Season of Discovery for both NA and EU realms, OCE players have been stuck wondering what's going to happen to their servers?

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Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 1 Recap - 4 Bosses Down, Heroic Splits, Raid Comps

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First has officially begun! Dratnos & Tettles discuss splits, the first four Mythic Bosses down, and more in the RWF Day One recap.

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Burden of Power Bug Explained for Sunfury Arcane Mage - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Arcane Mage guide writer, Porom, details the Burden of Power Hero Talent bug and discusses the frustration with the frequent mechanical changes to Arcane since the War Within Launch.

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Timewarped Badge Loot From The 20th Anniversary Event - Start Farming This Week

The upcoming 20th Anniversary Event has lots of item rewards such as cosmetics and titles that are purchased using Timewarped Badges. You can start farming for these right now with the Timewalking World Event!

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Sticky Sweet Treat: Become Spindle Spider Model for 20 Minutes

The Sticky Sweet Treat recipe that drops from the Nerub-ar Palace raid allows players to turn into the adorable Spindle model for 20 minutes!

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Pirates' Day and Brewfest Coming to Cataclysm Classic This Week!

It is going to be a busy week for Holiday enjoyers in Cataclysm Classic, with both Pirates' Day and Brewfest starting this week!

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20th Anniversary PTR Notes - Class Tuning and Changes

Blizzard posted 20th Anniversary PTR Patch Notes yesterday which includes more class tuning and changes!6

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City of Threads Dungeon: Finding the Queen's Eyes

Here's how the Queen's Eyes spawn in the City of Threads dungeon!

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Neyrelle's Lament - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Lore Video

In the build-up to Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, Blizzard has released a new lore video that follows Neyrelle's journies, and her struggles to contain Mephisto within the soulstone.

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Simplified Rune Discovery, Tier 2 Bracers for Undermine Real, & New Bosses - Season of Discovery

Season of Discovery Phase 5 will include a new World Boss, Tier 2 bracer tokens on the Tarnished Undermine Real vendor, and bind-on-account Rune tokens!

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Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 2 Recap - Broodtwister Survives, Week 2 Possibilities

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss Broodtwister Ovinax surviving the day, the possibility of a second reset, and more in the RWF Day Two recap.

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New Thrall, Anduin, & Alleria Youtooz Coming on September 24th!

Youtooz has just announced three new Warcraft collectibles coming out on September 24th, including Thrall, Anduin, and Alleria Windrunner!

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Diablo 4 Free Trial Weekend Through September 23rd!

Diablo 4 is currently free to play up to level 20 on Battle.net, Playstation, and Xbox until September 23rd!

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Free Character Moves Now Available For Oceanic Realms - Season of Discovery

Blizzard is opening transfers from Penance (AU) to Wild Growth, and Shadowstrike (AU) to Crusader Strike in Season of Discovery. Players will have two weeks to make these transfers.

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Glory of the Delver Achievement Guide - Obtain the Ivory Goliathus Mount

Glory of the Delver is the meta achievement for Delves, awarding the Ivory Goliathus skyriding mount. Learn how to obtain this meta achievement with our guide!

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War Within Hotfixes for September 19, 2024 - Spymaster's Web, Concoction: Kiss of Death

Blizzard has posted War Within hotfixes for September 19th!

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Pirates' Day 2024 - Limited Time to Acquire Dragonriding Customization and Pirate Toys

Pirate's Day is here with special toys and a Dragonriding customization that can only be purchased this one day out of the year!

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World First Mythic Broodtwister by Liquid in Nerub-ar Palace

After more than 115 pulls, Liquid has defeated Mythic Broodtwister Ovi'nax, the fifth boss in the Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First!

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Fastest Delves to Run for Vault Slots in The War Within Season 1

With Mythic+ and Mythic Raid opening, many players have stopped doing delves. However, some might still want to fill their three vault slots with delve gear, either for more chances of gear or to guarantee a full socket next week. For those, we are looking today into three of the fastest delves to complete for Vault slots.

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New Crystal Vale Raid & Prince Thunderaan Boss in Season of Discovery Phase 5

Blizzard has revealed a new raid coming to Season of Discovery Phase 5 - The Crystal Vale! Here, players can fight Prince Thunderaan and earn their Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker!

New NPC Models in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 - Burned Knights, Lacuni, Hollows, Mercenaries

We've discovered numerous new NPC models from the Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR - new monster families like the Lacuni, Mercenaries, boss models, and more!

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Warband Crest Discount Yields 33% Discount on Future Crest Upgrade Costs

The Warband Harbinger Crest discount is active to earn for characters across your Warband! Here's everything players will need to know regarding unlocking this discount.

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Which Molten Front Rewards Should You Prioritize in Cataclysm Classic?

The Molten Front has many unlockable rewards, but it's not obvious which ones are the most valuable. Here, we discuss which rewards players should prioritize in Cataclysm Classic!

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Brewfest Now Live - Direbrew's Tinkets, Mount Chances, New Cosmentic

Brewfest is now live!

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This Week in Wow - Race to World First, Mythic Raid, Mythic+, Story Mode, Overwatch Collab, and More.

This Week in WoW, the Race to World First began with the launch of Mythic Nerub-ar Palace. Players can also jump into Mythic+ or see the Azj-Kahet finale with Story Mode. Overwatch celebrates WoW's 20th Anniversary with a collab that includes skins and other cosmetics.

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Upcoming PvP Weapons of Conquest Chnage

Blizzard has announced that they are changing how players will acquire PvP weapons in War Within Season 1.

Classic Timewalking Dungeons Now Available for Testing on 11.0.5 PTR

In an update to the 11.0.5 PTR, Blizzard has released the new Classic Timewalking dungeons for testing.

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Timewalking Content Will Scale Up To Player Level in Patch 11.0.5 - No More Timewalking Gear Minmaxing

A minor change recently announced in Patch 11.0.5 will drastically change how Timewalking Dungeons work: Dungeons will scale to the player's level instead of the player being scaled down to the dungeon's level.

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Update on Missing Items from Guild Banks

Blizzard has provided an update on items missing from guild banks.

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Upcoming Class Tuning on September 24th - Fire Mage, Shadow Priest, Resto Druid

Blizzard has posted upcoming Class tuning for the next weekly reset which includes buffs to Fire Mage, Shadow Priest and more!

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Easiest Mythic+ Dungeons to Time and Complete in War Within Season 1

Timing Mythic+ dungeons is important as you get more score, crests and work your keystone up to better rewards! Here are the easiest Mythic+ dungeons to complete right now.

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Mythic Nexus Princess Ky'veza Nerfed

Mythic Nexus Princess Ky'veza has now been nerfed as the Race to World First continues!

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Mythic+ Tuning Now Live (Sept 20) - Necrotic Wake and City of Threads Nerfs

Blizzard has posted Mythic+ tuning that is now live which includes Necrotic Wake and City of Threads nerfs.

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Warcraft Dev Team Celebrates The War Within with a Xal'atath Dark Heart Cake

The Warcraft development team celebrated The War Within launch today, sharing pictures on social media of Dalaran-themed drinks and a Dark Heart cake.

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Very Talented Bear Produces Beautifully Detailed Map of Azeroth

Check out this gorgeously intricate and lovingly detailed map of Azeroth! Just right for hanging on your wall.

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Catching Crystalline Sturgeon, Specular Rainbowfish, & Sanguine Dogfish - Hallowfall Fishing Derby

This week's Hallowfall Fishing Derby quest tasks players with catching a Trophy Crystalline Sturgeon, Trophy Specular Rainbowfish, and Trophy Sanguine Dogfish, but where can these Fish be found?

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The War Within Season 1 Trinket Roundup - Review & Recommendations After Recent Tuning

With the recent Season 1 Trinket Tuning, the power of many trinkets have changed since launch. Our guide writer and SimCraft specialist, Taeznak, discusses all the Season 1 trinkets from implementation to relative power.

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Siege of Boralus Bridge Jump Skip Now Teleports Players Out

The Alliance jump skip across the water at the start of Siege of Boralus has changed in The War Within, now immediately zoning players out of the dungeon!

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Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 3 Recap - Broodtwister Down, Evolving Raid Comps

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss the defeat of Broodtwister Ovinax, evolving raid compositions, and more in the RWF Day Three recap.

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Speed up the Crafting Order Process with Profession Shopping List

Filling and sending crafting orders in The War Within can be time consuming, especially when you have multiple professions to cycle through. To help speed up this process, Sluimerstand has created an addon: Profession Shopping List!

Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 4 Recap - Nexus Princess, Raid Tuning

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss the brutal Nexus Princess fight, raid tuning, and more in the RWF Day Four recap.

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Vantus Runes Buffed in Hotfix

A weekend hotfix has buffed Vantus Runes!

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Analyze and Improve Your Raid with Wipefest

Archon.gg has announced Wipefest, a web-based tool that analyzes raid logs to help players improve their gameplay and progress through Nerub-ar Palace more efficiently!

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Time Grows Short - Comparing Timelines to Obtain Dragonwrath From Original Cataclysm

With the first Firelands testing over, we want to examine one of the new raid's hot topics - the acquisition rate of Dragonwrath, Tarecosa's Rest.

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Dark Ranger General's Ensemble - Customizable Sylvanas Inspired Transmog

The Sylvanas inspired Dark Ranger General's ensemble coming with WoW's 20th Anniversary in Patch 11.0.5 features a wide variety of customization, including two capes and four chest pieces!

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Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 5 Recap - Nexus Princess Still Alive, Exploiting Accusations

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss the drama that unfolded with expoliting accusations, Nexus Pricess defying expectations, and more in the RWF Day Five recap.

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Dual Gathering Builds - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 344

This week we talk about troubles and fixes with both guild and warband banks as well as go in depth into dual gathering builds and techniques. We also talk fishing and alchemy concentration builds.

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World First Mythic Nexus-Princess Ky'veza by Liquid in Nerub-ar Palace

Following a critical nerf and over 300 pulls, Liquid has defeated Mythic Nexus-Princess Ky'veza, the sixth boss in the Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First!

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Visit the BMAH During WoW's 20th Anniversary - Limited-Time Items Added to Permanent Rotation

The Black Market Auction House has opened a satellite location at the 20th Anniversary Event in Tanaris - and it looks like previously time-limited items have been added to the rotation.

New Hairstyles Found During the Diablo 4 Season 6 PTR

Players discovered new hairstyles on the Diablo 4 Season 6 PTR! Characters will soon have more hair options once Vessel of Hatred launches on October 8th!

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Nerub-ar Palace Silken Court Datamined Hotfixes

With Nexus Princess Ky'veza going down, some tuning hotfixes were pushed to live servers for Silken Court!

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Diablo 4 Pre-Launch Livestream on October 2 - In-Depth Look at Season 6 and Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard has announced a date for their next Livestream, just days before the launch of Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: October 2 at 11am PDT!

Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 6 Recap - Nexus Princess Down, Silken Court Begins

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss the defeat of Nexus Princess, the start of Silken Court progression, and more in the RWF Day Six recap.

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Spellfire Sphere Hotfix for Mages - Less Time Waiting for Max DPS

In a recent hotfix, Spellfire Spheres for Arcane and Fire Mages now regenerate quicker out of combat!

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Mythic Silken Court Hotfixes Again - No More 1 Tanking (For Sure This Time)

Another set of hotfixes have been pushed for Mythic Silken Court and we definitely won't get 1 Tanking anymore (for sure).

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Upcoming Broodtwister Mythic Hotfixes

Mythic Broodkeeper is getting nerfed on the weekly reset.

War Within Season 1 Hotfixes (September 23rd, 2024)

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

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Mythic Nerub-ar Palace DPS Rankings - Mythic Opening Week

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Nerub-ar Palace during the Mythic opening week of The War Within Season 1. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 1.

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World First Mythic The Silken Court by Liquid in Nerub-ar Palace

Liquid has defeated penultimate boss, The Silken Court on Mythic difficulty, making their way to Queen Ansurek, the eighth and final boss in the Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First!

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Onyxia, Azuregos, & Lord Kazzak Will Drop Tarnished Undermine Real in Season of Discovery Phase 5

Onyxia, Azuregos, & Lord Kazzak will all drop Tarnished Undermine Real beginning in Season of Discovery Phase 5!

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NA Maintenance Extended to 12:00 PM PDT

Blizzard has extended NA Maintenance another 2 hours until 12:00 PM PDT.

Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 7 Recap - Silken Court Defeated, NA Reset, Queen Ansurek

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss Silken Court's defeat, reset, and more in the RWF Day Seven recap.

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Mythic+ Tuning Hotfixes on the 9/24 Weekly Reset

There have been some Mythic+ tuning hotfixes on the Weekly Reset nerfing Grim Batol, Stonevault and more!

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New Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Gameplay Launch Trailer

Blizzard has released a new Gameplay Launch Trailer for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, and it comes with some shocking reveals - not only are we seeing things like the Dark Citadel and Mercenaries, but some possible story spoilers as well!

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Blackwing Lair Challenge Mode & Class Changes - Season of Discovery Phase 5 Patch Notes

Blizzard has released official patch notes for Season of Discovery Phase 5, which launches on September 26 at 1:00 p.m. PDT!

Nerub-ar Palace Third Wing LFR Available This Week

With the Weekly Reset on September 24th, the third wing of LFR for Nerub-ar Palace is now available featuring the last two bosses of the raid and new rewards!

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Xal'atath's Bargain: Oblivion is This Week's Mythic+ Affix

This week's Mythic+ affix is Xal'atath's Bargain: Oblivion, forcing players to soak orbs to gain a Mastery and Leech buff!

New Catalyst, Spark and Great Vault Available to Players With Weekly Reset

With the Weekly Reset, players will have another Catalyst charge, Spark and Great Vault!

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Molten Core Will Now Allow Up to 40 Players Per Raid - Season of Discovery

Molten Core will allow up to 40 players to enter a single raid instance in Season of Discovery Phase 5!

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Datamined Mythic+ Tuning Hotfixes on the 9/24 Weekly Reset

There have been some Mythic+ tuning hotfixes on the Weekly Reset nerfing Grim Batol, Stonevault and more! Edit: The Tentacles on Siege no longer knockback.

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The Purpose of Azeroth's Titan Facilities - Weekly Archive Quest Story (SPOILERS)

In the second weekly Archives quest, players learn more about why the Titan Pantheon brought order to Azeroth, and the facilities they built to do so. Spoilers ahead!

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First Look at Steelseries x World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Merch - Plus Discount Code

With the Steelseries x World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary merch now available to purchase in the US, we're taking a closer look at the limited edition peripherals and offering a discount code!

Today’s Mythic+ Dungeon Tuning and More Upcoming Changes

Blizzard has announced all the hotfixes for dungeons today and announces more upcoming changes!

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Normal and Heroic Broodtwister Nerfs

The latest hotfixes nerfs Normal and Heroic Broodtwister.

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How to Get Tome of Conjure Water Rank 8 - Season of Discovery Phase 5

Mages can learn a new rank of Conjure Water in Season of Discovery Phase 5! Tome of Conjure Water VIII is sold by vendors in Winterspring and Azshara.

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The War Within Hotfixes Season 1 for September 24rd, 2024

Blizzard has posted a long list of all the hotfixes for today!

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New Demon Fall Canyon Boss Drops New Loot - Azgaloth, Lord of the Pit

Demon Fall Canyon gets a new boss this phase in Season of Discovery, and with it comes new loot. Check out Azgaloth, Lord of the Pit, and see what he drops!

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How to Get Treatise of the Falcon - Season of Discovery Phase 5

Hunters can learn a new Aspect in Season of Discovery Phase 5 - Treatise of the Falcon is sold by some vendors!

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Area 52 Server to Restart September 24th at 7AM PDT

Blizzard has put out an announcement informing that the Areas 52 Server will receive a realm restart tomorrow, September 24th, at 7AM PDT.

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Four Rune Quest Skips for Alts Added in Phase 5 Season of Discovery

Rune Brokers and their emblems arrive with Phase 5 of Season of Discovery, allowing players to skip some of their previously completed rune quests on alts!

Participate in the Arena World Championsip Open Bracket - New Exclusive Banner Toy for Participation

Time grows short to register for the AWC Open Bracket Cups. Every player participating in any Open Cups for TWW Season 1 will receive a new exclusive toy. This is a different toy from the one given to the participants of the MDI events.

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The Bench World of Warcraft Podcast Episode 9 ft. Growl, Tettles, & Squishei

The latest episode of Bench WoW Podcast discusses the Mythic+ week 1, and the Mythic Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First!

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Rewards for Defeating Zekvir in His Lair - Cosmetics, Valorstones Farm

With players earning more gear in Season 1 of The War Within, the interest in challenging Zekvir, the final challenge of Delves, is increasing. In this post, we highlight all rewards for killing Zekvir, and even a potential reason to continuously farm him!

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Unique 'Shadowflame' Weapons Coming to Season of Discovery Phase 5

Season of Discovery Phase 5 is launching this week and we've datamined some new weapon models that could potentially come from the new Blackwing Lair!

The Home Life of General Steelstrike - Hallowfall Side Quest Spotlight

Amidst our adventures in aiding the Hallowfall Arathi, players can form a bond with their leader, General Steelstrike, and even attend dinner with her family!

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Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 8 Recap - Weekly Reset, Queen Ansurek Prog

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss the weekly reset, BoE farming, Queen Ansurek, and more in the RWF Day Eight recap.

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New Diablo 4 Lore Video: Akarat's Letter to the Dedicants

Blizzard has released a new animated lore short, this time focusing on Akarat, the founder of the Zakarum faith!

Prince Thunderaan Will Drop Tier 2 Belt Tokens in Season of Discovery Phase 5

Today it was confirmed that Prince Thunderaan, the new Season of Discovery Phase 5 World Boss will drop Tier 2 Tokens in the new Crystal Vale Raid.

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Arena World Championship TWW Viewer's Guide - Begins September 27th

Blizzard has previewed the first Arena World Championship of The War Within beginning this weekend September 27th. Check out all the PvP tournament action and watch as player compete for a prize pool of $400,000.

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Changes to Honor Gains in Season of Discovery Phase 5

While PvP wasn't heavily featured in Season of Discovery Phases 4, the honor gain system has received some buffs to help players reach Rank 13!

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Normal and Heroic Ansurek Tuning - Nerub-ar Palace Hotfixes

More Normal and Heroic Nerub-ar Palace hotfixes have been applied to live servers.

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Safe Spot for Master Machinists Fight in The Stonevault Dungeon

Players have discovered a safe spot in the Master Machinists fight of The Stonevault Dungeon that turns the fight into a very easy encounter.

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Play Nice - A Preview Inside Activision and Blizzard’s Corporate Warcraft

In a preview from his upcoming book, Jason Schreier shares an exciting look inside the unlikely partnership and inevitable division between Activision CEO Bobby Kotick and Blizzard Entertainment President Mike Morhaime that reshaped both companies forever.

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World Buff Changes in Season of Discovery Phase 5

In Season of Discovery Phase 5, World Buff quests can be completed every month, and the Darkmoon Faire buff will only have a 10-second cooldown!

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20th Anniversary Update PTR Development Notes - Dracthyr Nerf for Non-Evokers, Class Changes

Blizzard has posted 20th Anniversary update PTR notes for today which includes a Dracthyr Glide nerf for non-Evokers and more class changes!

Blizzard Announces Blackrock Depths Raid Testing Schedule

Blizzard has just posted an announcement regarding the testing schedule for the Blackrock Depths Raid coming with the 20th Anniversary Update.

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Patch 11.0.5 PTR Datamined Class and Spell Changes - Hunter Updates, Marksmanship Tier, & Warrior AoE

Today's Patch 11.0.5 PTR update includes several class and spell changes, including an adjustment to the Marksmanship Hunter tier set and another nerf to Warrior AoE, as well as continuing to merge recent tuning hotfixes already present on live servers.

Updated Ascendance Form Shaman Models in Patch 11.0.5 - New Traditional & Energetic Glyphs

With the new Shaman Ascendance models receiving mixed reviews, it seems the updated models have been adjusted in Patch 11.0.5 with Glyphs of Energetic Ascendance and Traditional Ascendance allowing previous versions.

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Diablo 4 Hotfix September 25, 2024 - Free Masterwork Item Bug Fixed

Blizzard has released a hotfix for Diablo 4, fixing an issue where players could Masterwork items for free.

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Enemies With Skull Level Bug in Classic Era and Season of Discovery

Blizzard is working on a fix for a bug in Season of Discovery and Classic Era realms that is causing enemies that are 3 levels higher than the character will show as a Skull.

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Fastest Ways to Earn Titan Disc Fragments for Spark Fragment

With the Worldsoul Quest dropping a Spark Fragment this week, here are some of the fastest ways to earn Titan Disc Fragments!

Nerub-ar Palace Hotfixes - Ky'veza and Ansurek Tuning

More Normal and Heroic Nerub-ar Palace hotfixes have been applied to live servers.

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The War Within Hotfixes September 25th: Mythic+ Dungeon and Nerub-ar Palace Tuning

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes tuning across multiple Mythic+ dungeons and the Nerub-ar Palace raid.

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Where to Turn In All Omni-Tokens in The War Within Season 1

Here's where players can turn in their Mark of the Spelunker Supreme and Web-Wrapped Curio omni-tokens in The War Within Season 1.

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The War Within Art Blast Spotlight: Ariel Fain - The Haranir, Orweyna, Queen Ansurek & More

ArtStation Magazine recently published a new Art Blast focused on the visuals for The War Within. Today, we're highlighting Senior 3D Character Artist II, Ariel Fain and her work on Orweyna, the Haranir and the the villainous Queen Ansurek.

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Patron Work Order Changes - Higher Reagent Chance, Removed Work Orders

With yesterday's hotfixes, Blizzard has drastically improved Patron Work Orders, increasing the odds Patrons will provide reagents and removing some of the more expensive to craft items from the list of possible items that can be commissioned by Patrons. Let's take a look at the detailed changes.

Moonkin Druid Astral Form Found in Season of Discovery - How to Find Crystallized Starlight

Looking to replace your Moonkin form with something more celestial in Season of Discovery? The Crystallized Starlight customization has been found!

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How to Earn All Cosmetic Rewards From the Molten Front - Cataclysm Classic

The Molten Front in Cataclysm Classic doesn't just reward pre-raid best-in-slot items, players can also earn some great cosmetic rewards as well!

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Permanent Sun Shades & the Unsolved Mystery of the Secret Agents - Season of Discovery

Warriors in Season of Discovery have found a way to unlock permanent Sun Shades, and these cosmetic sunglasses may hold a clue to the mysterious Secret Agents.

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Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 9 Recap - Ansurek Progression, Raid Comps Explained

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss Ansurek progression, various raid comps guilds are using, and more in the RWF Day Nine recap.

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October 2024 Trading Post - Class Sets Return and Class Restrictions Removed

Blizzard has announced the October 2024 Trading Post, revealing that the class sets are returning and the class restrictions will be removed!

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October 2024 Reward for Completing Traveler's Log - Depthstalker

The special reward for completing the Traveler's Log for October 2024 is the Depthstalker jellyfish mount!

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How to Unlock the Horn of Lordaeron Paladin Skill Book in Season of Discovery

The Horn of Lordaeron makes its return in Season of Discovery Phase 5 - take a look at how to obtain this skill book and some of the lore that you can find along the way!

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First Look at Phase 3 of Mythic Queen Ansurek

The end of the RWF is getting closer as Liquid reached Phase 3 of Mythic Queen Ansurek in Nerub-ar Palace. Here's a quick look at the last phase.

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Dragonflight Drums No Longer Work Above Level 70

In the latest hotfixes, Dragonflight Drums are now capped at level 70.

Blackwing Lair, Zul'Gurub, & Crystal Vale Raids Now Live - Season of Discovery Phase 5

Season of Discovery Phase 5 is now live! The Blackwing Lair, Zul'Gurub, and Crystal Vale raids are now available to conquer!

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Blue Trial - Blackwing Lair Weekly Bonus Trial of the Dragonflights in Season of Discovery

As players have begun entering Blackwing Lair, they have discovered that the Blue Trial is this week's Trial of the Dragonflights bonus!

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Core Forged and Draconic - Choose Between MC and BWL Set Bonuses on Tier 2 Armor

In Season of Discovery Phase 5, players can acquire armor with Blackwing Lair stats and Molten Core set bonuses!

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Preservation Evoker Nerfed on Next Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced that Preservation Evoker will be nerfed on the next weekly reset.

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World First Black Wing Lair Mythic Achieved by <Btribe> - Season of Discovery

Btribe (also known as Beef Bar), EU Guild on the Living Flame server, has achieved World First Mythic Blackwing Lair in Season of Discovery!

Thrall, Anduin, & Alleria Youtooz Figures Now Available on the Blizzard Store

Youtooz new line of World of Warcraft collectible figures are now available on the Blizzard Store for $30 USD each, featuring three major characters from The War Within: Anduin Wrynn, Thrall, and Alleria Windrunner!

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Tarnished Undermine Real Now Capped at 150 & New Items for Sale - Season of Discovery

In addition to a new cap of 150, can now be used to purchase Tier 2 Bracers, account-wide Rune skips, and 12 new Relics in Season of Discovery!

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How to Earn the Rogue-Exclusive 'Dream Eater' Weapon in Season of Discovery Phase 5

The Rogue-exclusive weapon has been found in Season of Discovery! Check out our Guide on how to acquire this new epic dagger!

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How to Earn Druid-Only Gla'sir and Rae'lar Epic Staves in Season of Discovery Phase 5

Want to find out how to get Gla'sir and Rae'lar, the exclusive Druid weapons in Season of Discovery Phase 5? Check out our guide - the mystery has been solved!

September 26th Hotfixes for The War Within - Hallowfall Fishing Derby Marks, DF Drums, Chi Burst Pulling Through Walls

Blizzard has updated their hotfix blog with today's fixes for The War Within Season 1. These include changes to the Hallowfall Fishing Derby for players with multiple characters, previously datamined changes to Feral Hide Drums, and a fix for Chi Burst pulling enemies through walls.

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Zekvir Delve Tuning: Nerfs to Health, Damage, and Adds

Blizzard has just posted tuning to the Zekvir's Lair Delve on both difficulties including nerfs to Zekvir's damage and health along with changes to the add timings throughout the fight.

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How to Obtain the 'Scythe of Chaos' Warlock Staff in Season of Discovery

The Warlock-exclusive weapon, Scythe of Chaos, has been found in Season of Discovery! Check out our Guide on how to acquire this new epic staff!

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Help Contribute to Season of Discovery Finds with the Wowhead Client & Looter

Wowhead brings you the latest and greatest information on Season of Discovery secrets, drops, items, and more - but we can't do it without you! Consider downloading the Wowhead Client & Looter today.

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How to Acquire the 'Truthbearer' Paladin Swords in Season of Discovery

The Paladin-exclusive 'Truthbearer' Sword has been found in Season of Discovery! This sword can be shifted from a two-handed DPS into a one-handed healing sword!

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How to Get the Mage Staff of Order, Staff of Inferno, & Staff of Rime in Season of Discovery

The Mage-exclusive Staff, , has been found in Season of Discovery! This Staff can shift from its Arcane version, , into a Fire version, , and finally into a Frost version, .

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Quality of Life Improvements in Season of Discovery Phase 5

Season of Discovery Phase 5 has introduced some great quality-of-life changes including instant mail, multiple Profession specializations, and Bind-on-Account Runes!

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Molten Front Profession Rewards in Cataclysm Classic

With the Molten Front Zone now live in Cataclysm Classic, those who prioritize professions have a massive arsenal of new recipes to collect!

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How to get Enthusiast Titles from WoW's 20th Anniversary Event

Looking to snag a bunch of new titles to represent your favorite expansion, zone, or raid? During WoW's 20th Anniversary Event, there are 15 new titles to collect - here's how to get them.

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New Unique Loading Screens for Season of Discovery

We have datamined new loading screens for Azuregos, Lord Kazzak, and Demon Fall Canyon in Season of Discovery!

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How to Get the Hunter Swords Kestral & Peregrine in Season of Discovery

The Hunter-exclusive Swords, Kestral & Peregrine, have been found in Season of Discovery! These Swords provide the unique on-hit effects of increasing run speed and activating a second attack.

This Week in WoW - Nerub-ar LFR Wing 3, Season of Discovery Phase 5, October Trading Post, and More!

This week in WoW, Nerub-ar Palace LFR Wing 3 is open, the October Trading Post is just around the corner, and Phase 5 of Classic Season of Discovery is now live with Blackwing Lair and Zul'Gurub!

Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 10 Recap - Ansurek Phase 3, Tank Comp Comparisons

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss Ansurek's phase 3, tank comp differences, and more in the RWF Day 10 recap.

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Rune of Healing Specialization Found in Season of Discovery Phase 5

Players have found the Ring Rune of Healing Specialization in Season of Discovery! This Rune can be found in Faldir's Cove in the Arathi Highlands.

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Rune of Meditation Specialization Found in Season of Discovery

The has been found in Season of Discovery and shared on the Priest Discord. This Ring Rune is Bind-on-Account and offers 5 mana per second.

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Everything Coming to Season of Discovery in Phase 5

Season of Discovery Phase 5 is live, and there's a lot of new content, including updated Dungeons, new loot, redesigned Tier 2 Sets, and three Raids!

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Tier 2 Armor Tokens in Season of Discovery - Which Bosses Drop Them?

Tier 2 armor tokens can be acquired in Season of Discovery Phase 5 - but their drop locations follow a very different pattern from Classic Era BWL.

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Delves Bonus Weekly Event Buff Possibly Revealed in New Hotfix

In recent hotfixes, a possible buff for the Delves Bonus Weekly Event was revealed granting players bonus Companion experience, Delver's Journey experience, and Undercoin gains!

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Normal and Heroic Silken Court Nerfed - Nerub-ar Palace Hotfixes

Some hotfixes have now nerfed Normal and Heroic Silken Court.

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How to Obtain the Priest Trinket 'Cassandra's Tome' in Season of Discovery

The Priest-exclusive Trinket, , has been found in Season of Discovery! This Trinket has an on-use effect that grants a 100% increased critical strike chance for your next non-periodic spell or attack!

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Mythic Queen Ansurek Nerfed! - Race to World First Nerub-ar Palace

After a couple long days of Mythic Queen Ansurek progression, the encounter has now been nerfed!

Guild Achievement Spam Fixed - The War Within Hotfixes September 27th

Blizzard has fixed the Guild Achievement spam in today's hotfixes!

Gla’sir Range Increased, Horn of Lordaeron Quest & Blackwing Lair Fixes - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery which adjusts the new epic Druid Staff, shortens the Horn of Lordaeron quest, and fixes bugs related to Blackwing Lair.

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Changes to the Hallowfall Fishing Derby in The War Within

Blizzard has changed the Hallowfall Fishing Derby to allow multiple characters per account to participate. However, the reward for completing the weekly quest has been reduced to 10 Mereldar Derby Mark per character.

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Prince Thunderaan's Loot From the Crystal Vale Raid - Season of Discovery

The new Crystal Vale Raid is live in Season of Discovery! Here is some of the loot that Prince Thunderaan drops in this new encounter!

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Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 11 Recap - Ansurek Enrage, Boss Nerfs

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss Ansurek's enrage, boss nerfs and tuning, and more in the RWF Day 11 recap.

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Blackwing Lair Loot Tables - What's New in Season of Discovery?

Season of Discovery Phase 5 revisits one of the most nostalgic raids, Blackwing Lair. While most players are familiar with the famous drops there are some changes to the loot, including class weapon quests!

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How to Acquire the Terrestris Shaman Shield in Season of Discovery

The Shaman-exclusive Shield, Terrestris, has been found in Season of Discovery! This Shield can be used to Tank, or altered to increase damage and healing!

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World First Mythic Queen Ansurek by Liquid in Nerub-ar Palace

After a grueling 404 pulls, Liquid has defeated Mythic Queen Ansurek, claiming victory in the Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First! Congratulations to the first World Champions of The War Within!

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The Queen is No More - Team Liquid Nerub-ar Palace World First Reactions

Congratulations to Liquid on winning the Race to World First for Nerub-ar Palace and defeating Queen Ansurek. We've compiled clips from Liquid's streamers to show their reactions to the kill after grueling 404 pulls.

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A Look Back at the Last Runes to Be Found in Each Phase - Season of Discovery

With nearly every epic class item documented, we're taking a look at previous Phases of Season of Discovery to determine which Rune took the longest to find!

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Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First Day 12 Recap - Liquid Wins!

The Nerub-ar Palace Race to World First is over! Dratnos & Tettles break down the defeat of the spider queen in the RWF Day 12 recap.

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Delves Season 1: Best Loadouts for Brann Bronzebeard

Here are some of the best loadouts for Brann Bronzebeard when running Delves during Season 1 of The War Within!

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Concentration Builds & Tinderbox Hotfixes - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 345

This week we take a look at the prices of Profaned Tinderboxes and the results of spotting opportunities to flip as well as looking at some hotfixes to Patron Orders. We also discuss best uses for Concentration and talk about Perception and Finesse with Dual Gathering.

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Emerald Wardens New Items Missing in Season of Discovery Phase 5

During the Season of Discovery PTR, Blizzard teased that the Emerald Wardens would sell bags of trade goods, however, these new items didn't make it into Phase 5.

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Shared Weapon Models Between Season of Discovery and Retail

A few epic class weapons available in Season of Discovery will be making their way over into Retail with the 20th Anniversary Event!

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The War Within Art Blast Spotlight: Casey Graham - UI, Faction Renown & Questing

ArtStation Magazine recently published a new Art Blast focused on the visuals for The War Within. Today, we're highlighting Senior UI Artist, Casey Graham and their work on the Renown and Questing assets.

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How To Get Vanilla, the White Lynx Pet

Can't get enough of the new Lynx pets? Here's how to add another to your collection - meet Vanilla, the White Lynx pet!

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How to Acquire Thunderfury in Season of Discovery Phase 5

Season of Discovery Phase 5 has opened the doors to Blackwing Lair, and now players will finally be able to get their hands on Thunderfury!

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New Waze World of Warcraft Voice Pack - Let Thrall Guide Your Path (to Work)

Blizzard has partnered with Waze to bring Thrall's voice to your daily trips. While using Waze, users now have the option to pick the World of Warcraft voice pack to have the former Warchief of the Horde guide their trips.

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What You Need To Know for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred's Launch

Blizzard has released a massive bluepost going over everything you need to know about the launch of Vessel of Hatred, Diablo 4's upcoming expansion!

Earn Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Twitch Drops & Return of Support a Streamer

Blizzard has announced new Twitch Drops as a part of the Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred launch event, beginning on October 8th at 10 a.m. PDT!

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First Impressions of the Protection Paladin Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Protection Paladin Writer, Lincoln, breaks down the changes to Protection in Patch 11.0.5 including the talent changes, cooldown availability, and more.

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Launch Times and Release Dates - October 7 and 8

Blizzard has released exact launch times for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - check out when you'll be able to explore Nahantu and the Spiritborn on October 7th and 8th!

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Zul'Gurub Loot Tables - What's Changed in Season of Discovery?

The Zul'Gurub Raid returns in Season of Discovery, and classics like the Swift Zulian Tiger with it. But there are many changes to the loot, including updated Tier Sets and specialization specific enchants.

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Pre-Load Times - PC Available Tonight, Console on October 5, Steam at Launch

Players will be able to pre-download Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred starting tonight at 4pm PDT for Battle.net users, and October 5th for Console players!

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How to Quickly Fill Delve Great Vault Row with 616 Hero Gear

With the recent nerfs to Zekvir, Tier ? of Zekvir's Lair can farmed rather fast and will reward players with 616 Hero-track gear from the Great Vault!

Firelands Raid Testing Reopens October 4th at 1:00 p.m. PDT - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced that Firelands raid testing will take place on the Cataclysm Classic PTR starting on Friday, October 4th at 1:00 p.m. PDT!

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Massive Mythic Broodtwister and Ky'veza Nerfs on Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced massive Mythic Broodtwister and Ky'veza nerfs on the weekly reset!

Cataclysm Classic PvP Season 9 Ends on October 21st

Blizzard has confirmed that the Cataclysm Classic PvP Season 9 will end on Monday, October 21st. After Season 9, there will be a period of "offseason" before Season 10 begins.

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Massive Mythic Broodtwister and Ky'veza Nerfs on Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced massive Mythic Broodtwister and Ky'veza nerfs on the weekly reset! Edit: More changes to Broodtwister have been added.

Trinket Tuning Incoming on the Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced upcoming Trinket tuning which includes buffs!

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Losses in Warsong Gulch & Arathi Basin Now Award 1 Mark of Honor - Season of Discovery

In Season of Discovery, Blizzard has reverted a change that rewarded 2 Marks of Honor Warsong Gulch and Arathi Basin loss. Losses will again only award 1 Mark of Honor.

The War Within Hotfixes: September 30, 2024

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes a buff to Heavy Trunk reagent rewards at the end of higher Tier Delves!

Mythic+ Tuning Coming With October 1st Weekly Reset

Blizzard has posted tuning to a few Mythic+ Dungeons which includes nerfs to Grim Batol, Siege of Boralus, and Stonevault adds!

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New Mosswool Polymorph for Mages in the War Within - Update: Alliance Mage Issues Fixed

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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Hero Talent Icons Now Available as Personal Avatars on Battle.net

New avatars have been added to the Battle.net launcher, including all 39 hero talent specializations in The War Within!

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Warband Bank Now Works With Crafting Orders in Patch 11.0.5

In an incredible quality of life change for Professions coming in Patch 11.0.5, players can now utilize reagents stored in the Warband Bank to fulfill and setup crafting orders!

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All Locations of New Dark Iron Mole Machines in Patch 11.0.5

Patch 11,0.5 adds 10 new locations for the Dark Iron Dwarf Mole Machine racial - In Kul Tiras, Zandalar, Shadowlands and Dragon Isles. We found all the locations!

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How to Earn 'Bloodied' Weapons in Zul'Gurub - Season of Discovery

Season of Discovery has habitually introduced unique weapon appearances in Raids. Zul'Gurub is no exception, with 'Bloodied' Weapons now available from the Raid!

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Mount Mania Event Preview - WoW 20th Anniversary Event

One of the new fun events located at Caverns of Time for the 20th Anniversary is Mount Mania, an opportunity to show off your mount collection to other players.

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NA Servers Maintenance Extended Again -- Now Until 11:00 AM PDT

Blizzard has once again extended NA maintenance by another 2 hours, now ending at 11:00 AM PDT.

Vessel of Hatred Live Action Trailer Unveiled

Blizzard has released a stunning live-action trailer to set the stage for next week's Vessel of Hatred release!

Mythic Nerub-ar Palace DPS Rankings - The War Within Season 1 Week 3

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Nerub-ar Palace during the week of September 24th during The War Within Season 1. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 1.

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How to Complete the Delver's Journey For Season 1 of The War Within - Numbers, Rewards

Many players do not realize that there is a progression system for Delves in The War Within, called the Delver's Journey. Learn how to complete it in Season 1 of the War Within!

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Blackwing Lair Dragonflight Trials and Loot Chests Explained - Season of Discovery

Blackwing Lair's Dragonflight Trials are new to Phase 5 of Season of Discovery and, depending on which ones you complete, award huge amounts of loot to the raid.

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(1 More Hour) NA Servers Maintenance Extended Again -- Now Until 12:00 PM PDT

NA maintenance has been extended by 3 hours total now, ending at 12:00 PM PDT.

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[1 More Hour] (1 More Hour) NA Servers Maintenance Extended Again -- Now Until 12:00 PM PDT

NA maintenance has been extended by another hour, total 4, ending at 1:00 PM PDT.

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Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound is This Week's Mythic+ Affix

This week's Mythic+ affix is Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound, forcing players to prioritize killing Void Emissaries to gain a Cooldown Reduction buff.

Eve’s Ghastly Rider Now Available from In-Game Shop

The Eve's Ghastly Rider Skyriding Mount is now available for players to purchase from the In-Game Shop through November 4th, 2024.

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Green Trial of the Dragonflight Blackwing Lair Weekly Bonus - Season of Discovery

In Season of Discovery, the Green Trial is this week's Empowered bonus Trial of the Dragonflight in Blackwing Lair!

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New Delves Bonus Weekly Event Now Live on NA Servers - Free ilvl597 Champion Gear

With the weekly reset now over on the NA servers, the new weekly Delves Bonus Event is now live, rewarding extra gear, companion experience, and undercoins!

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The War Within Hotfixes for October 1st

Blizzard has announced hotfixes for today which includes Profaned Tinderboxes dropping from any Delve!

Blackwing Lair Gear Buffs, Tier 1 Mage Set Adjustment, & Scythe of Chaos Quest Fix - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery which increases the item level of some loot and adjustments the Warlock epic weapon quest.

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Scalecommander Evoker Bombardments Attribution in Logs vs. Meters - Guide Writer PSA

If your Scalecommander Evoker's damage appears lower on in-game meters compared to logs, it's likely due to Bombardment attribution. Our Devastation Writer, Preheat, discusses how to properly assess Bombardments damage.

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Returning Characters in the 20th Anniversary Bronze Celebration

At the new Bronze Celebration event to mark WoW's 20th Anniversary, players can find iconic returning characters like Lorewalker Cho, T'paartos, Mankrik, and more!

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How to get the Cinderworld Sizzlestinger Pet

Can't get enough of the cute Cinderbee models in The War Within? Here's how to get a Cinderwold Sizzlestinger of your very own!

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Season of Discovery Phase 5 DPS Rankings - Blackwing Lair Launch Week

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of September 26th for Phase 5 of Season of Discovery in Blackwing Lair. For this analysis, we will use Warcraft Logs Blackwing Lair statistics data.

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New Epic Priest Trinket Visible on Character - Season of Discovery

The new Priest-exclusive Trinket in Season of Discovery, Cassandra's Tome, has a unique feature - the Trinket is visible on your character!

How to Teleport to Hallowfall Using Follower Dungeons

Here's a quick and easy way to teleport to Hallowfall using a Follower Dungeon of The Dawnbreaker!

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New Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Cinematic Trailer Released - Spoilers Ahead!

A new Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred cinematic trailer has been released - spoilers ahead!

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Diablo 4 Season 6 Officially Revealed - Season of Hatred Rising

Ahead of today's Diablo 4 Pre-launch Developer Update, Blizzard has revealed the theme of Diablo 4 Season 6: Season of Hatred Rising!

Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound Mythic+ Buffed

This week's Mythic+ affix, Voidbound, may have been too easy as the affix is now harder, but the reward has increased as well!

Delves Khaz Algar Research Quest Daily - Obtain Pinnacle Caches with Three Delve Runs

Looking for an easy way to gear alts during the Delve weekly event? The quest Delves: Khaz Algar Research appears to be on the daily lockout, with many players reporting that this quest appeared again after the daily reset. With this, you can quickly get Pinnacle Caches with only three Delve runs for any characters you want.

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred & Season 6 Pre-launch Developer Liveblog

The Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Pre-launch Developer Update is about to begin! In this article, we will summarize all of the new content, features, and changes coming to Diablo 4.

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20th Anniversary Update Development Notes for November 2nd -

Blizzard has posted 20th Anniversary Development Notes for today which includes more class tuning and more!

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[REVERTED] Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound Mythic+ Affix Buffed

This week's Mythic+ affix, Voidbound, is now much harder, but the reward has been massively increased as well! Edit: The health gain has now been reverted.

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Updated Heroic Blackrock Depths Raid Testing Schedule

Blizzard has just posted an update to their testing schedule for the Heroic Blackrock Depths Raid this is coming with the 20th Anniversary Event.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 Notes

Blizzard has released the patch notes for both Patch 2.0.1 and Patch 2.0.2!

Season 6 Blog Post Unveiled - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard released an in-depth blogpost about Diablo 4's Season 6, which will be released alongside Vessel of Hatred on October 7 and 8!

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Cataclysm Classic Rage of the Firelands PTR - Elemental Bonds Epic Questline & Raid Testing

The newest Cataclysm Classic Rage of the Firelands PTR will focus on the Elemental Bonds epic questline and Firelands raid testing, which will be available from October 4th through 7th.

All New Spiritborn Unique Items - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.1 and Patch 2.0.2

In today's developer update livestream, Blizzard showcased all Spiritborn Unique items coming with Vessel of Hatred!

Protocol Inferno Heroic Dungeons & Spell Changes in Cataclysm Classic Phase 3 PTR

Blizzard has just updated the Cataclysm Classic Phase 3 PTR to include Protocol Inferno Heroic Difficulty Dungeons and several class & spell changes.

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.2 Sorcerer Class Changes - Lightning Spear and Winterglass Nerfed

Take a look at all the Sorcerer changes coming in Patch 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, including Lightning Spear nerfs and synergy changes!

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Paragon Board Updates in Season 6 - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

According to Patch 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 Patch Notes, Paragon Boards will be updated for Vessel of Hatred Season 6, including new maximum Paragon and Glyph Levels!

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.2 Barbarian Class Changes - Skill Buffs, Aspect Tuning

Barbarians are getting buffed in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.2 - check out the changes to skills, Aspects, and Paragon!

Datamined Class and Spell Changes on the Patch 11.0.5 PTR - Druid Buffs, Warrior Nerfs

We've datamined new class and spell changes for this week's Patch 11.0.5 PTR update, including several Druid buffs and yet another round of Warrior nerfs!

Hallow's End Items & Satchels of Phase 1 Raid Gear Found on the Cataclysm Classic Phase 3 PTR

As a part of the Cataclysm Classic Phase 3 PTR, we have datamined Hallow's End items & Satchels containing gear from Phase 1 Raids.

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.2 Necromancer Class Changes - Minion Buffs, Aspect Tuning

Necromancers love their Minions, and they're getting a lot of buffs in Diablo 4's Patch 2.0.2!

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Where to Find Every Spiritborn Unique Item in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

During the latest Diablo 4 Developer Livestream, Blizzard revealed the updated loot tables for Bosses, including where players will be able to find all of the newest Unique Spiritborn items!

Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.2 Druid Class Changes - Petrify Adjusted, Interactions Fixed

Druids are slated to get a few changes heading into Patch 2.0.2 in Diablo 4 - take a look at all the adjustments listed in the latest patch notes.

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Spiritborn Skill Tree and Spirit Hall Changes in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.2

Blizzard has announced massive changes to the Spiritborn skill tree in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.2, including the introduction of three new passive skills!

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Blackwing Lair Weekly Bonus Affix Will Reset at Normal Time Going Forward - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery which resolves an issue where the Blackwing Lair Bonus Weekly Affix was not resetting at the proper time in some Regions.

Immortal Dragonflight Leveling Bug Fix on the Way - Interview with Windows Central

In an interview with Windows Central, Game Director Ion Hazzikostas confirmed that the Prismatic Blessing given to characters leveling through Dragonflight content is bugged, unintentionally making them immortal!

Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.2 Rogue Class Changes - Victimize Fixed, Melee Buffed

Rogues will be heading into Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.2 slightly stronger in terms of Melee skills - here are all the buffs, nerfs, and changes you need to know about.

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The War Within Hotfixes for October 2nd

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today!

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The Bench World of Warcraft Podcast Episode 10 ft. Growl, Tettles, Squishei, & Mystery Guest

In the latest episode of The Bench WoW Podcast Growl, Tettles, and Squishei are joined by a mystery guest to discuss the Race to World First, Raid tuning, and Mythic+ difficulty.

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The War Within Art Blast Spotlight: Catarina Pulli - Hallowfall, Beledar, and the Arathi Culture

ArtStation Magazine recently published a new Art Blast focused on the visuals for The War Within. Today, we're highlighting Senior Visual Development Artist, Catarina Pulli and their work on Hallowfall, Beledar, and the culture of the Arathi tribe.

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Runeword Changes for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and Season 6

Blizzard has changed many of the Runes coming in Vessel of Hatred from the versions on the Patch 2.0 PTR - take a look at the latest changes, including nerfs to Ohm and Yom runes!

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All Epic Class Weapons Found - Season of Discovery Phase 5

Season of Discovery Phase 5 introduced a new quest chain to get a class-specific weapon. This week, the final class item has officially been solved and Warriors have been able to acquire Suzerain!

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One-Time Reputation Khaz Algar Rares Now Dropping Reputation Tokens Again

Most rares in Khaz Algar drop reputation tokens every week, but a certain few are so rare that they only drop reputation on their very first kill. These rares are dropping reputation once more!

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - Making Of: Launch Live Action Trailer

Blizzard has released a behind-the-scenes video of their latest Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Live Action Trailer!

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No Cooldown on Character Restorations Until October 15th

Blizzard has announced that players can now restore previously deleted characters and it will have no cooldown period until October 15th, 2024!

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Deterministic Mythic Unique Crafting Only Available to Vessel of Hatred Players - Diablo 4

According to Patch 2.0.2 Notes, Mythic Uniques cost less to craft in Season 6, but crafting specific Mythic Uniques will require items that only drop for players who have purchased the Vessel of Hatred expansion.

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Main Stat Damage Bonuses Reverted in Diablo 4 Season 6 - Back to Former Baseline

Blizzard has stated that the Damage Bonuses granted by main stat, newly added in Diablo 4 Season 5, will be reverted in Season 6 back to former values.

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Firelands Raid Testing Development Notes - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has released Development Notes for Firelands Raid Testing on the Cataclysm Classic PTR. Players will be able to test these changes on October 4th at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

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Frostmourne Replica Returns to the Blizzard Gear Store

The 4 foot long, 16.75 pound, 1:1 scale replica Frostmourne previously sold in February 2023 has returned to the Blizzard Gear Store!

Wowhead Now Hiring - Season of Discovery & 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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20 Years of WoW Concept Art

Blizzard has posted some concept art over on X, formerly Twitter, showcasing the last 20 years of WoW!

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Stronghold Leveling Nerfed in Diablo 4 Season 6

Strongholds have been nerfed for leveling in Diablo 4 Season 6, moving the majority of the experience gained to a first-kill bonus on the final boss.

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The War Within Hotfixes for October 3 - Aug Evoker Bug Fixes, Broodtwister Egg Buffed

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes Augmentation Evoker bug fixes and a buff to Broodtwister Egg trinket.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.2 Early Download Now Available on Battle.net

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.2 is now available for Early Download for all PC Battle.net users who own the expansion!

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Top Tier Candle Confidant Delve Caster Trinket Explained - Competes With Mythic Trinkets

If you're looking for an easy to obtain yet powerful caster trinket, then consider the Candle Confidant, a Delve trinket that competes with Mythic trinkets. Simcraft specialist Taeznak breaks down why this trinket is so powerful and how you can get the most out of your new waxy friends.

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The War Within Art Blast Spotlight: Calvin Boice - Warlock Tier Set Hexflame Coven Armor

ArtStation Magazine recently published a new Art Blast focused on the visuals for The War Within. Today, we're highlighting Senior Character Artist, Calvin Boice and his work on the current Warlock Tier Set Hexflame Coven Armor.

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Mists of Tirna Scithe: Dodgeballs Deal Extra Damage on the Guessing Game Clones

During the Mistcaller fight, players can use the Dodge Ball mechanic to inflict extra damage on the Illusionary Clones during the Guessing Game mechanic!

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Expansion Review

Thanks to Blizzard, Wowhead was granted access to an exclusive, week-long Vessel of Hatred playtest, and for over 200 hours combined across all team members, we were able to dive deep into the expansion’s campaign, the new Spiritborn class, its leveling and endgame systems, and much more!

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New Tormented Boss Summoning Material Transmute Recipes Available with Vessel of Hatred

With Vessel of Hatred, you can transmute summoning materials from lesser bosses into materials used to summon Uber Andariel and Uber Duriel!

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Early Acces Q&A with Brent Gibson, Rex Dickson, Colin Finer, and Kyle Martin

Wowhead recently had the opportunity to participate in an Early Access playtest event for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - check out this Q&A with Blizzard covering new features, the Spiritborn, design choices, and more!

This Week in WoW - Eve’s Ghastly Rider, AWC Cup 2, and More!

This week in WoW, the Nerub-ar Palace race to world first came to a close, Eve's Ghastly Rider swept its way into Azeroth, AWC Cup 2 starts this weekend, and players are once again able to restore deleted characters!

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New Akarat Short Story and Audio Book Unveiled - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Want to get into the mood for the release of Vessel of Hatred? Blizzard has released a compelling short story about Akarat, also available as a 47-minute audiobook!

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New Legion Event in Nahantu for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

With its first expansion, Diablo 4 gets a new Legion Event in Nahantu - take a look at the Of Souls and Spirits event as seen in the Vessel of Hatred playtest!

Scalecommander Augmentation Evoker Hotfixes Explained - Overlord Interaction Fixed

A series of Scalecommander Augmentation Evoker hotfixes were released that fixed some unintended interactions. Our Augmentation Writer, Jereico, discusses the changes, explains how to compensate, and addresses the bug that still need to be addressed.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Level Squish in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

With Vessel of Hatred's launch, players are going to be experiencing a level squish - here's everything you need to know to jump right into Diablo 4's first expansion.

Orlando Salvatore Announces Departure from Blizzard Entertainment

One of the key developers behind Plunderstorm, MoP Remix, and Follower Dungeons, Lead Software Engineer Orlando Salvatore has announced his departure from Blizzard Entertainment just shy of 5 years with the studio.

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Complete Priority and Side Quests to Enable Content in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Players looking to dive into Vessel of Hatred when it launches in a few days should know that as of the latest playtest, certain content is gated behind previously forgettable Priority Quests and Side Quests.

Upcoming Class Tuning Incoming - Hero Talent Tree Tuning & Preservation Evoker Nerf

Blizzard has posted upcoming class tuning which includes a balance pass on Hero Talent Trees and a Preservation Evoker nerf.

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Wowhead Build Planner Updated for Vessel of Hatred - Spiritborn, Mercenaries, & Runewords

Wowhead's Diablo 4 Build Planner is newly updated for Vessel of Hatred, with a clean new UI, Mercenary support, and Runeword support!

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.2 Notes Updated - Additional Tempering Changes

Blizzard has updated their Patch 2.0.1/2.0.2 notes for Diablo 4, adding additional Tempering changes for Barbarian, Rogue, Necromancer, and Sorcerer!

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Last Chance at Pink Elekk Pet Tame for Beast Mastery Hunters

With Brewfest concluding October 6th, this is the last chance for Beast Mastery Hunters to tame the Pink Elekk pet before it goes away for the year!

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Everything You Need to Know About Tenets of Akarat - New Nahantu Renown Collectible

In Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, Tenets of Akarat are statues found throughout the new zone of Nahantu that award Renown, similar to the Altars of Lilith.

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First Khazra Art Spotlight: Dark Citadel Mobs in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard recently revealed some art and models for the new First Khazra monster family in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - take a look at these fierce new enemies.

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Everything We Know About Diablo 4 Season 6 - Season of Hatred Rising

Diablo 4 Season 6 - Season of Hatred Rising begins alongside the release of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred on October 7th at 4 p.m. PDT! Here's everything we know about the upcoming Season so far!

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Diablo 4 Season 6 Battle Pass Rewards Revealed - Soul Drinker Armor, Pirate Transmog, Steed of Viz-Jun

Blizzard has given us a sneak peek at the Battle Pass rewards for Diablo 4 Season 6 - take a look at the new Soul Drinker armor, mounts, emblems, and more!

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How Do Mercenary Reinforcements Work in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred?

Mercenaries are one of the newest systems added in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - here's how the Reinforcement mechanic works, allowing you to have a Mercenary as backup!

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New Cosmetics Coming to Tejal's Shop in Diablo 4 Season 6 - Black Smoke

Tejal's Shop is receiving new cosmetics in Diablo 4 Season 6 - take a look at this preview of the new Black Smoke Rogue set!

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Target-Farm Ancestral Legendaries, Uniques, & Runes With Tributes in Diablo 4

Looking for a guaranteed way to earn the gear you need? Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred introduces the Kurast Undercity, which allows players to target-farm specific rewards by using Tributes!

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Classic PvP Reputation Tokens Removed from Timewarped Badge Vendor in Patch 11.0.5

Bad news for those looking to grind Classic factions with the 20th Anniversary event - The Classic PvP reputation tokens disappeared from the vendor as of the latest 11.0.5 PTR build.

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Three New Season Blessings in Diablo 4 Season 6 - Seething Opals, Gambling Bonuses, Reputation Increase

Three new Season Blessings have been revealed for Diablo 4 Season 6 - a boosted chance for Seething Opals to drop, increased seasonal reputation, and a chance to double your gambling purchase!

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Everything You Need to Know About Seething Opals - Diablo 4 Season 6

Diablo 4 Season 6 introduces a new consumable - Seething Opals, which not only grant a huge experience bonus but also allow you to target-farm specific items!

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Duriel & Andariel Mythic Unique Drop Chance Doubled - Diablo 4 Season 6

Blizzard has once again adjusted the way that Mythic Uniques drop - while all Tormented bosses have a chance to drop them, Duriel and Andariel have double the odds in Diablo 4 Season 6!

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Bronze Celebration Tokens 20th Anniversary Event Currency - How to Obtain and Rewards

Bronze Celebration Tokens are the exclusive currency for the upcoming 20th Anniversary event. Learn how to obtain them, and what you can purchase during the event!

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Darkmoon Faire Returns in the War Within - Profession Quests & Rep Buff for Renown 24 Heroic Crests

The Darkmoon Faire returns again in the War Within! Boost your Renowns to Level 24 for Heroic Crests with a 10% reputation buff or complete profession quests for skill and knowledge!

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How to Handle the Tank Dispel During the E.D.N.A Fight in The Stonevault

Here's how to handle the Seismic Smash Tank dispel mechanic on the E.D.N.A. fight in The Stonevault dungeon.

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Season Journey Gear Set Rewards - Diablo 4 Season of Hatred Rising

The Season Journey in Diablo 4 Season 6 will once again reward class-specific Legendary Powers for specific build archetypes - see what aspects will likely be available!

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Penitent Difficulty Available at Level 1 - Diablo 4: Season of Hatred Rising

Blizzard is making changes to difficulty levels in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and Season 6. Penitent difficulty in particular has seen a massive change.

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What is the Kurast Undercity in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred?

Blizzard has recently provided additional details about the newest timed-dungeon coming to Diablo 4 in Vessel of Hatred - the Kurast Undercity.

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Obducite Will Be the Only Masterworking Material in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Obducite will be the only Masterworking material in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred and Season 6. Here are all of the other Termpering and Masterworking changes coming to Diablo 4!

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How the Dark Citadel Works in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

The Dark Citadel is the latest endgame content to come with Diablo 4: Vessle of Hatred, and the first piece of content in Diablo 4 that must be completed in a group.

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Smoldering Ashes No Longer Level Locked in Diablo 4 Season 6

Smoldering Ashes are receiving a large change in Diablo 4 Season 6 - players will no longer have a level requirement to unlock them from the Battle Pass.

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Everything We Know About Mercenary Rapport & Bartering in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard has recently revealed additional information about how to build Rapport with Mercenaries, as well as the new system of Bartering.

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Profession Catchup Mechanic in The War Within - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 346

This week we discuss an important hidden feature of the expansion, a catchup currency that defines ways in which you can gain Knowledge Points if you start late in your chosen profession. We also discuss the partner to Knowledge, Artisan's Acuity and how this catchup can be utilized with profession shuffling.

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All Guaranteed Rune Sources in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Once Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred launches, players will have access to Runewords - if they can find them. Here are some guaranteed Rune drop sources to get you started!

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Changes to Infernal Hordes Coming in Diablo 4 - Season of Hatred Rising

Infernal Hordes are returning in Diablo 4 - Season of Hatred Rising, however, this game mode will be undergoing some changes.

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Ancestral Unique Drop Chance Tripled in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred & Season 6

The chance for a Unique item to be Ancestral quality will be tripled in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred & Season of Hatred Rising!

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DLSS Frame Generation and Ray Traced Foliage Temporarily Disabled in Diablo 4

Blizzard has announced that DLSS Frame Generation and Ray Traced Foliage will be temporarily disabled for the launch of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred.

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Common Items No Longer Drop After Level 10 - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Common items will no longer drop for characters above level 10 in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. Magic, Rare, Legendary, and Unique items will continue to drop!

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Druid Spirit Offerings Will Stack to 999 in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Druids have something to look forward to in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - Spirit Offerings are getting quality-of-life changes that allow them to stack to 999!

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Normal, Magic, & Rare Items Auto-Salvaged in Torment Difficulty - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard recently revealed that once a player reaches Torment difficulty, Legendary and Unique items will exclusively drop, and all other items will be auto-salvaged.

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PC Players Can Toggle Run & Walk in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

As the release of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred draws near, PC players will be happy to hear that they will be able to toggle between walking and running!

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Vessel of Hatred Dungeon Preview - New Bosses, Streamlined Objectives, & Treasure Rooms

We're taking a sneak peek at some of the new features coming to Dungeons in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - take a look at new bosses, streamlined objectives, and newly added Treasure Rooms.

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So You Want to Play a Spiritborn - Jaguar, Eagle, Centipede, or Gorilla?

Unsure what Spirit Guardian to choose for your Spiritborn once Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred launches? Our Spiritborn Lead RenataKane dives into Spiritborn leveling, builds, aesthetics, and more to help you decide.

First Impressions of the Mistweaver Monk Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Mistweaver Monk Writer, JuneMW, breaks down the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including the talent changes, the buffing of Crackling Jade Lightning, and more.

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New Hybrid Targeting Accessibility Feature Coming in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard is introducing a new accessibility feature in Diablo 4 called Hybrid Targeting, which will allow players to manage proximity selection more easily when mouse movement is disabled.

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Meet the Portal Prankster - New Treasure Goblin in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

There's a new Treasure Goblin players can find in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - meet the Portal Prankster, a Goblin found in the Kurast Undercity that will make you work for your loot!

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Fastest Ways to Earn Nahantu Renown in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

A new Diablo 4 zone means new Renown to earn - here are the fastest ways to earn two skill points, four paragon points, and an extra potion charge in Vessel of Hatred's Nahantu.

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Character Cap Increased in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

The Diablo 4 character creation cap is being increased from 12 to 14 in Vessel of Hatred!

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(MORE TUNING) Upcoming Class Tuning on Weekly Reset - Hero Talent Tree Tuning & Preservation Evoker Nerf

Blizzard has posted upcoming class tuning which includes a balance pass on Hero Talent Trees and a Preservation Evoker nerf. Edit

(MORE TUNING) Upcoming Class Tuning on Weekly Reset - Beast Mastery and Holy Paladin Nerf Revert

Blizzard has posted upcoming class tuning which includes a balance pass on Hero Talent Trees and a Preservation Evoker nerf. Edit

Adjustment & Delay to Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Launch Start Time

Blizzard has announced that Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will be slightly delayed. The expansion was originally expected to be released today at 4:00 pm PDT, however, this will be slightly delayed due to a technical issue.

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Prepare for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred with Our New Spiritborn Guides!

The release of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is upon us! To celebrate, we've released a series of new Guides to help you learn about the newest class coming to Diablo 4 - the Spiriborn!

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Items Inaccessible at Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Launch - Shroud of False Death, Azurewrath

Along with the delayed release of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, Blizzard has also revealed that some items will not be accessible at the beginning of this expansion.

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Best Endgame Builds for Diablo 4 Season 6 - Updated for Vessel of Hatred

Looking for the best build to start Vessel of Hatred and Season 6 out strong? Our Diablo 4 Endgame Tier List is now live - check out the best options to blast through the game and explore the new region of Nahantu!

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Launch Delayed (UPDATE - New Logins Locked, Disconnects for Launch Preparation)

Blizzard has announced that Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will be slightly delayed due to a technical issue. UPDATE: Blizzard is locking new logins and disconnecting players in preparation for launch.

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Best Leveling Builds for Diablo 4 Season 6 - Updated for Vessel of Hatred

Looking for the best build to start leveling in Vessel of Hatred and Season 6? Our Diablo 4 Leveling Tier List is now live - check out the best options to level up fast and explore the new region of Nahantu!

Zekvir's Lair Will No Longer Count Towards Great Vault With Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced that Zekvir's Lair will no longer count towards the Great Vault with the Weekly Reset.

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Zekvir's Lair Will No Longer Count Towards Great Vault With Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced that Zekvir's Lair will no longer count towards the Great Vault with the Weekly Reset. Edit: Blizzard has clarified that Zekvir runs from this week will still count for tomorrow's Great Vault.

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Steelseries x World of Warcraft Artisan Keycap Now Available to Purchase - Plus Discount Code

The Steelseries artisan keycap depicting the Sword of Sargeras is now available to purchase! This item also comes with a digital code for the Savage Ebony Battle Turtle mount.

The War Within Hotfixes for October 7th, 2024

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes adding Timewarped Badges to repeat completion of Timewalking quests!

Prince Thunderaan No Longer Soloable - Season of Discovery Hotfix

Blizzard has released a Hotfix in Season of Discovery, which progressively increases Prince Thunderaan’s damage, preventing players from being able to solo him.

First Impression of New Beast Mastery Hunter Hotfixes - Single Target Nerf Still, AoE Buff

Tarlo, our Beast Mastery Hunter Guide writer, has provided a first impression of the updated Beast Mastery Hunter hotfixes, breaking down the expected Single Target and AoE DPS changes tomorrow.

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Launch Delayed (UPDATE - Launch Delayed An Addition 2h Until Approximately 8:30PDT)

Blizzard has announced that Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will be slightly delayed due to a technical issue. UPDATE: Blizzard has announced launch will be delayed an additional 2 hours until approximately 8:30PDT, with a sizeable update required for Battle.net players.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Launch Delayed (UPDATE - Last Minute QA In Progress, Launch Soon)

Blizzard has announced that Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will be slightly delayed due to a technical issue. UPDATE: Blizzard is running final QA checks - servers are likely to be up soon!

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Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.2 Update Now Available for Download - 47GB

The delayed Vessel of Hatred's required download for Battle.net users is now available, totaling in at 47GB.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred & Season of Hatred Rising Now Live!

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred & Season of Hatred Rising are officially live!

Dornogal Gossip in 11.0.5 - Hints at Upcoming Patch Content?

Dornogal is awash with gossip on the 11.0.5 PTR, from goblins whispering about a mysterious island to Arathi constructing a new airbase on the surface. Is this merely idle worldbuilding, or are these hints at upcoming patches?

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.2 Datamined Class Changes - New Skills, New Aspects, Paragon Changes

We've datamined the Class changes in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.2, including all new Aspects, Skills, and paragon changes for Vessel of Hatred's launch!

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Datamined Item Changes - New Mythic Uniques and Unique Items

We've been hard at work datamining all the new Item changes for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.2! Take a look at the raw data we've gathered below.

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New Spiritborn Cosmetics in the Diablo 4 Shop

Tejal's Shop has updated with new Diablo 4 cosmetics for the Spiritborn class, with a set themed after all four Spirit Guardians!

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Unable to Create Spiritborn? Fixes for Creating Diablo IV's New Class

With Diablo IV's first expansion, Vessel of Hatred launch, players are finally able to play with the new Spiritborn class. However, players have found issues when creating the new class. Blizzard has commented on two fixes for these issues on the official forums.

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New Cosmetic Bundles in the Diablo 4 Shop for Most Classes - Vessel of Hatred Launch

For Vessel of Hatred launch, Tejal's Shop has updated with new Diablo 4 cosmetics for every class except Sorcerers. These are a mix of new looks for the expansion, and some older looks available on different classes.

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Upcoming Vessel of Hatred Hotfix Resolves Random License Issue on Consoles

Blizzard announced that an upcoming hotfix will resolve the issue of console players losing access to Vessel of Hatred!

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Top Leveling Builds for Each Class in Diablo 4 Season 6

You've picked your starting class - now what? Here's our pick for the top leveling builds for each class in Diablo 4 Season 6.

Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour is This Week's Mythic+ Affix

This week's Mythic+ affix is Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour, forcing players to use their dispels or receive healing in order to get a Crit buff!

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No 3% Damage Raid Buff in Nerub-ar Palace This Week - Available Next Week

The 3% damage raid buff Severed Threads is not available this week. Players can start collecting the currency in preparation, but the first turn in is not completable until next week.

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Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking Event Now Live - Normal Nerub-ar Cache & Hero Track Ulduar Caches

Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking is now available through the week of October 8th! Complete 5 Timewalking dungeons for a Normal Cache of Nerubian Treasures and defeat Yogg-Saron in Ulduar Timewalking for a Hero Track Cache of Timewarped Treasures.

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Mythic Raid BoEs Can Now Be Sold on the Auction House

Mythic Raid BoEs are now actually BoE and can be sold on the Auction House and traded!

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Joyous Journeys Experience Buff Returns to Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced that the Joyous Journeys buff is returning to Cataclysm Classic. This 50% experience buff will be active for the foreseeable future and there is currently no date confirming when it will end.

Patch 11.0.5 20th Anniversary Celebration Release Date is October 22nd

Blizzard has announced that Patch 11.0.5, the 20th Anniversary Celebration, releases October 22nd!

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Diablo 4 Developer Launch Message: Welcome to Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard has released a short launch video for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, welcoming players into Nahantu.

WoW 20th Anniversary Secrets Schedule Revealed - Starting October 28th and November 4th

With the announcement of the release date for Patch 11.0.5, Blizzard has revealed that the secrets coming with the 20th Anniversary event, the Guest Relations Questline, will be available during the second week of the patch, starting October 28th. Additional secrets will be available on November 4th.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Week 1 Twitch Drops - Sorcerer and Necromancer Cosmetics

This week, players can earn the Sorcerer & Necromancer Cosmetic Weapons and Back Trophy Twitch Drops by watching a total of 6 hours of the Diablo IV category!

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Spark of Omens and Matrix Catalyst Charge Available With Weekly Reset

With the October 8th Weekly Reset, players will be able to obtain another Spark of Omens and Matrix Catalyst charge!

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More Changes to Arathi Basin and Warsong Gulch Marks of Honor in Season of Discovery

In Season of Discovery Phase 5, Developers have changed the rate of acquisition for Marks of Honor in Arathi Basin and Warson Gulch.

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The Story So Far in Diablo 4 - Vessel of Hatred Recap Cinematic

Players looking to get caught up on the events of Diablo 4 up to the time of Vessel of Hatred have a new cinematic to watch - take a look at the story so far!

The War Within Hotfixes on October 8, 2024 - Additional Crest Drop Sources from Rated PvP

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes today's class tuning and adding crests to Rated PvP activities.

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Battleground Updates & Class Fixes - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released a hotfix for Season of Discovery which resolves some class issues and also explains the recent Mark of Honor changes.

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Optimizing FPS in The War Within: Known Issues and Solutions

A few community members, Luckyone961 and MysticalOS WoW, have posted some possible fixes for FPS improvements for certain content in The War Within.

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred HOTFIX 1 - License Revoked Issue Fixed

Blizzard has released the first hotfix for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, fixing the "License Revoked" issue for console players.

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Mythic Nerub-ar Palace DPS Rankings - The War Within Season 1 Week 4

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Nerub-ar Palace during the week of October 1st during The War Within Season 1. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 1.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Where Are We Going Next? The News and 11.1 Hints on the PTR

This week they talk about the latest news from Azeroth and look into hints about 11.1 on the PTR...

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The War Within Art Blast Spotlight: Alexander Winkler - Nerub-ar Palace Raid Concepts & Design

ArtStation Magazine recently published a new Art Blast focused on the visuals for The War Within. Today, we're highlighting Visual Development Artist, Alexander Winkler and their work on the Nerub-ar Palace Raid.

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First Impressions of the Survival Hunter Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Survival Hunter Writer, DoolB, breaks down the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including talent changes, AoE GCD economy, and more.

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Stream Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred on Discord to Earn Free Cosmetics!

While Blizzard is offering free Twitch Drops over the next few weeks, they're also offering even more free cosmetics to players who stream Diablo 4 for at least 15 minutes on Discord!

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Super Squirt Day for US/OCE Realms on October 9th - Level Battle Pets Quickly

Super Squirt is live for US/OCE realms on October 9th! Super Squirt is a rare occurrence where the Pet Battle Event lines up with Squirt being active in the Garrison Menagerie. This day is great for leveling battle pets.

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Diablo 4 Season 6 - Season of Hatred Rising Gameplay Trailer

Blizzard has released a gameplay trailer for Season of Hatred Rising! This Season features Realmwalkers, Seething Realms, and the new Party Finder system.

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Rasha'nan Health Breakpoints in Dawnbreaker - Don't Waste Lust and Cooldowns

Reddit user BlaringMailer has discovered how Rasha'nan's health works in Dawnbreaker and there are specific breakpoints that you want to hit!

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Endgame Builds for New Class Skills Now Live - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Looking to try out some of the new skills added to your favorite class in Vessel of Hatred? Take a look at these Endgame Build Guides for Diablo 4's first expansion!

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred HOTFIX 2 - Herbs and Angelbreath Droprate Increased, Bugged Undercity Questline Fixed

Blizzard has released the second hotfix for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, increasing droprates for Angelbreath and Bundled Herbs, which are needed for Potion Upgrades!

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Firelands Raid Testing Starting October 15th - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced another round of testing for the Cataclysm Classic Firelands raid! Firelands will be available for testing on the Cataclysm Classic PTR on October 15th at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

Lilith Resplendent Spark Bug Fix Incoming - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard has confirmed that players not receiving a Resplendent Spark after defeating Uber Lilith is a bug and will be fixed with the next client patch!

First Impressions of the Holy Paladin Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Holy Paladin Writer, HolyClarius, breaks down the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including the class talent overhaul, the removal of talents, and many remaining issues.

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New Mount Models on Cataclysm PTR Hint at Mists of Pandaria Classsic?

With the most recent Cataclysm Classic PTR build, we have been able to datamine two new Mounts that appear to be inspired by the Mists of Pandaria expansion.

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Black Trial of the Dragonflight Blackwing Lair Weekly Bonus - Season of Discovery

In Season of Discovery, the Black Trial is this week's Empowered bonus Trial of the Dragonflight in Blackwing Lair!

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Kamala Harris Campaign Live from Azeroth - Presidential Rally Livestream Hosted by Preheat

For the first time ever, World of Warcraft will be featured during a national election, as the Kamala Harris campaign for president hosts content creator and Mage guide writer Preheat during a rally tonight in Arizona.

The War Within Hotfixes for October 9

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes some dungeon fixes!

Delve Reagents Tuning - Profaned Tinderbox Trader

Blizzard has adjusted Delve Reagents including adding a Profaned Tinderbox trader!

Envenom Now Increases Instant Poison’s Frequency Properly - Season of Discovery Hotfix

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery, allowing Envenom to correctly increase the frequency of Rogue's Instant Poison, even without using Deadly Brew.

Paladins Can No Longer Use Beacon of Light Unless Talent Selected - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Cataclysm Classic which prevents Paladins from using Beacon of Light unless they select the appropriate talent.

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HD Textures Will Be Available on the Rage of the Firelands PTR - Cataclysm Classic

As a part of the Rage of the Firelands raid test, Blizzard will once again make HD textures available for testing on the Cataclysm Classic PTR.

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Returning Celebration Pets During WoW's 20th Anniversary - Hatespark the Tiny, Big Blizzard Bear and More

Battle Pets have always been a part of the WoW Anniversary celebrations, with many of them being given over the years. Now, with WoW's 20th Anniversary, you have a chance of obtaining anniversary pets you might have missed on!

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The War Within Art Blast Spotlight: Jon McConnell - Earthen Allied Race & Concept Art

ArtStation Magazine recently published a new Art Blast focused on the visuals for The War Within. Today, we're highlighting Senior II Artist, Jon McConnell and their work on the Earthen Allied Race.

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Dracthyr Glide Comparisons for Evokers and Non-Evokers in Patch 11.0.5

With Patch 11.0.5 a few weeks off, it is time to look at one of the major benefits of race changing to Dracthyr: Glide. Is it worth race-changing your main?

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How to Handle the Skarmorak Fight of The Stonevault Dungeon

Here's a deep dive into the Skarmorak fight of The Stonevault Dungeon including relevant mechanics and how to handle them in Mythic+.

Cataclysm Classic: Rage of the Firelands Update Arrives on October 29; Firelands Raid on November 7

Blizzard has announced that Rage of the Firelands will be released in Cataclysm Classic on October 29th, with the Firelands raid opening on November 7th!

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Official Soundtrack Now Available!

Blizzard has released the official soundtrack for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred! This soundtrack can be found on iTunes or Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, or streamed for free on the official Diablo YouTube channel!

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Nerub-ar Palace and Mythic+ Hotfixes - Mistcaller and Brood Infusers

Over the last 24 hours, a few hotfixes have been pushed to live servers for Mythic+ and Nerub-ar Palace.

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WoW 20th Anniversary Celebration Timewarped Badges Costs and Rewards

Blizzard has posted a large blog post going over the rewards from the 20th Anniversary Celebration including Costs and rewards!

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Gilded Crests Now Available from +8 Keystones

In the latest hotfixes, Gilded crests are now available from +8 keystones.

Mythic+ Progression Changes Now Live and More Coming Soon

Blizzard has announced upcoming affix and dungeon tuning, nerfing the power of the +12 affix, Surgeon Stitchflesh and more!

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Revamped Tier 2 Discount Prices Announced - WoW 20th Anniversary Event

Blizzard has announced the price discounts for the Eternal Tier 2 sets! You will need a total of 320 Bronze Celebration Tokens to purchase all 13 sets.

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New Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Spiritborn Merchandise on the Blizzard Gear Store

Blizzard has added new Vessel of Hatred merchandise to the Blizzard Gear Store - show off your Spiritborn pride!

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The War Within Hotfixes for October 10th - Dungeon & Reward Tuning

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for October 10th which includes some dungeon and reward tuning!

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Collect Class Restricted Transmog from Quests and Loot Drops on Any Character in Patch 11.0.5

Collectors rejoice! Holding true to Blizzard's word, it has been confirmed that players will be able to collect class restricted transmog appearances from completing quests and collecting loot with any character on the Patch 11.0.5 PTR!

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Rewarding Threats of the Past - Anniversary World Bosses Will Drop Mounts

During the 20th Anniversary event in Patch 11.0.5, players will encounter three terrifying threats from time transpired. Doomwalker returns and is now joined by Archavon, the Stone Watcher and Sha of Anger.

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Review of the Enhancement Shaman Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Enhancement Shaman Writer, Wordup, discusses the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including talent changes, Hero Talents, and more.

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The Chilling Sounds of Azeroth - Spooky Music Mix

Take a tour through the creepiest soundscapes in Azeroth with nearly two hours of World of Warcraft's most chilling music!

Rob2628 Achieves Massive Damage With the Spiritborn in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Diablo 4 content creator, Rob2628, created a Spiritborn build that was able to deal massive damage numbers in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred!

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This Week in WoW - WoW 20th Anniversary Celebration, Chilling Sounds of WoW, and More!

This week in WoW, the WoW 20th Anniversary Patch 11.0.5 was announced to arrive on October 22nd and celebrate Hallow's End with some Chilling Sounds of WoW.

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Aldkin, Varshan, & Realmwalker Fixes - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Patch 2.0.2c

Blizzard has released patch 2.0.2c for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, which fixes various issues related to the Mercenary Aldkin, Varshan, and Realmwalkers.

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Fending Off Darkness PvP World Quest Available Today - Rare Quest for Cinderbee Mount

The PvP World Quest Fending off Darkness is available today on both NA and EU servers. This is only the third time this world quest has spawned since the expansion launch, and it's part of a mount meta achievement!

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Garrosh, Malfurion, The Lich King, Illidan, Jaina, and Bwonsamdi - World of Warcraft Character Cosmetics Debut in Diablo 4

Blizzard has debuted more character crossover cosmetics in Diablo 4 - take a look at these sets based off Garrosh, Malfurion, The Lich King, Illidan, Jaina, and Bwonsamdi, including their iconic weapons!

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How to Handle the Devour Affix - All Available Dispels for Each Class

With this week's affix being Devour, here is a list of all available dispels that can be used to remove the Void Rift debuff.

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Forgotten Souls Drop Rate Increased in Torment Difficulty - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred which increases the drop rate of Forgotten Souls in Torment difficulty!

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First Impressions of the Arcane Mage Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Elemental Shaman Writer, HawkCorrigan, discusses the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including talent changes, Hero Talents, Ascendance and more.

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Where to Farm All Spiritborn Aspects in Vessel of Hatred

So you rolled a Spiritborn - now you have to gear it. Take a look at our guide to find the location for all farmed Aspects for the new class in Vessel of Hatred!

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Where to Find Crafting Materials in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

Trying to farm herbs, Obducite, or Forgotten Souls in Vessel of Hatred? Lucky Luciano has created a handy reference chart for where to target every material you need - and Rob2628 has revealed the best farm for Forgotten Souls!

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Close to BiS Trinkets from Ulduar Timewalking - Wrathstone & Living Flame

There are some very good trinkets from Ulduar Timewalking which competes with Best-in-Slot trinkets!

Running of the Gnomes Charity Event on October 12th at 4pm PDT

Starting at 4pm today, join the World of Warcraft community for the annual Running of the Gnomes charity event, racing from Gnomeregan all the way to Booty Bay to raise awareness for breast cancer!

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The War Within Art Blast Spotlight: Bayard Wu - Hero & Villain Character Portraits

ArtStation Magazine recently published a new Art Blast focused on the visuals for The War Within. Today, we're highlighting Principal Illustrator, Bayard Wu and their work on the hero and villain character portraits of the War Within.

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Spiritborn Endgame Builds in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred - Quill Volley, Touch of Death, Payback, & More!

Leveled up your Spiritborn in Vessel of Hatred, but don't know which build to play now? We've got you covered with six Spiritborn Endgame Build Guides to choose from!

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Find All Tenets of Akarat in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred - Nahantu Lion Mount

Looking to find all 30 Tenets of Akarat in Vessel of Hatred to earn Renown and the Nahantu Lion mount? Check out our guide with a map to complete an optimal route!

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Vendor Items, Profession Catchup, Cross Realm Trading & Addons - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 347

This week we discuss the latest developments in prices of Tinderboxes plus the merits of selling vendor items. We also discuss rapid methods for profession catchup and whether it's worth diving into slow moving cross realm markets. Finally we talk all about gold making addons.

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New WoW Promotion Likely Coming - WoW x Mountain Dew Rewards for 20th Anniversary

Reddit user Electronic-Garden-16 has shared pictures of thousands of Mountain Dew bottles with labels highlighting a future World of Warcraft promotion.

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First Impressions of the Elemental Shaman Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Elemental Shaman Writer, HawkCorrigan, discusses the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including talent changes, Hero Talents, Ascendance and more.

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Blizzard Announces 2024 World of Warcraft Student Art Contest

Blizzard has just announced the World of Warcraft Student Art Contest for 2024 available to US and Canadian college and university students!

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Orweyna and the Unseeming - Azj-Kahet Side Quest Spotlight

During our escapades in Azj-Kahet, we meet Orweyna and the mysterious Haranir. While their time in the main story is brief, players can quest with Orweyna further to learn more about these mysterious protectors as they investigate the Black Blood.

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Spiritborn Dealing Trillions of Damage - Interaction Stacking in Vessel of Hatred

In a recent video, Rob2628 showcases a Chinese Diablo 4 player dealing up to 21 TRILLION damage with their Spiritborn - but how? We break down the basic interactions of this newly evolving Spiritborn meta!

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Nerub-ar Palace Raid and Mythic+ Dungeon Hotfixes - Web Pull Exploit Fixed

Some early morning hotfixes have fixed the Web Pull exploit in raids and dungeons, and more!

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Gems and Runes Can be Swapped On the Fly in Vessel of Hatred - No Jeweler Needed

In a huge quality-of-life change, Runes and Gems can now be swapped on the fly without having to visit a Jeweler in Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred.

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Seething Opal Buff Hotfix Incoming - Vessel of Hatred

According to Blizzard, a patch that will fix the issue of players randomly losing their Seething Opal buff will be coming to Vessel of Hatred soon!

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Evade Spiritborn Frame Break Bugfix Incoming in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3

Players using the Evade Spiritborn build will need to look out for changes on the horizon - Blizzard has stated that a bugfix is incoming in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3 to remove the ability to break animation frames for instant Evades.

Heroic and Mythic Queen Ansurek Tuning on the Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced upcoming Heroic and Mythic Queen Ansurek nerfs coming on the Weekly Reset!

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The War Within Hotfixes for October 10th - Zekvir Rewards Once a Week

Blizzard has announced hotfixes for today which includes nerfing Zekvir rewards so characters can only get them once a week.

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Severed Threads Nerub-ar Palace Buff Now Live - Bonus Damage and Healing

The Severed Threads Nerub-ar Palace buff is now live and players can receive bonus damage and healing.

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Week 2 Twitch Drops - Barbarian Cosmetics

This week, players can earn the Barbarian Cosmetic Weapon and Back Trophy Twitch Drops by watching 6 hours of streams in the Diablo IV category!

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Xal'atath Mythic+ Affix Hotfixes - Oblivion Orb Bug and New Voidbound Buff

Some hotfixes were pushed on the weekly reset to the Xal'atath affixes, creating a new bug with the Oblivion affix and giving players a new buff from the Voidbound affix!

New 12-Month Subscription Offer - Startouched Furline, Lava Drake, More Cosmetics Later

Blizzard has updated their 12-month Subscription bundle offer to include two new mounts, the Startouched Furline for The War Within and the Lava Drake for Cataclysm Classic. The bundle also hints at more content to be unveiled in the future, likely for the Lunar New Year cosmetics.

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3 Patch Notes Released - Mythic Uniques Buffed, Class Bug Fixes, Realmwalkers Buffed

Blizzard has released patch notes for Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3, detailing class bug fixes, Mythic Unique buffs, Realmwalker buffs, and more!

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Several Mythic Uniques Buffed in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3 - The Grandfather, Shako, Shroud of False Death

Several Mythic Uniques are receiving buffs in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3, including The Grandfather, Shako, and Shroud of False Death - take a look at the tuning!

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Hallow’s End In-Game Store Discounts for Various Transmog and Toys

Blizzard has just posted discounts to the in-game store for a variety of Transmog collections and Toys in celebration of Hallow's End!

Prince Thunderaan Loot Changes in Season of Discovery

Prince Thunderaan will now drop more Epic loot in Season of Discovery!

Resplendent Spark Bugfix Coming in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3 - Retroactive Rewards for Defeating Uber Lilith

Blizzard has stated that players who defeated Uber Lilith but didn't receive their expected Resplendent Spark will have that granted to them in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3!

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The Coreway and Azeroth's Worldsoul - Weekly Archive Quest Story (SPOILERS)

In our third Weekly Archive quest, players learn more about the recently revealed 'Manifold', and the true nature of one of Khaz Algar's biggest mysteries. Spoilers ahead!

Slay With Your SlayPals - Blizzard Releases Diablo 4 Mercenary Faux-Commercial

Blizzard has released a new video on their YouTube page celebrating the release of Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred - grab your SlayPals and jump into Nahantu today!

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Mythic Silken Court Nerfed on NA and EU Servers

Blizzard has nerfed Mythic Silken Court immediately on both NA and EU servers.

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Cataclysm Classic Rage of the Firelands PTR Development Notes & Raid Schedule

Blizzard has released Development Notes for the Cataclysm Classic Rage of the Firelands PTR. Testing of the Firelands raid will begin at 6:00 p.m. PDT (9:00 p.m. EDT) on the Cataclysm Classic PTR.

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred HOTFIX 5 - Infernal Horde, Kurast Undercity Reward Issues Fixed

Blizzard has just released a hotfix for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred resolving several issues with Infernal Horde chests and an issue where players could receive enhanced Kurast Undercity rewards without consuming a Tribute.

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The War Within Hotfixes for October 15th, 2024

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes fixing the DK Mythic+ trick to pull through walls, Mythic+ affix changes and more!

Bronze Trial of the Dragonflight Blackwing Lair Weekly Bonus - Season of Discovery

In Season of Discovery, the Black Trial is this week's Empowered bonus Trial of the Dragonflight in Blackwing Lair!

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How Long Will It Take to Earn Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest in Cataclysm Classic?

Blizzard has enabled players to test the updated acquisition method for Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest in the Catraclysm Classic PTR. It is estimated to take between 4-12 weeks to complete this Legendary Staff.

Progress in Diablo 4's Hunt for the Cow Level - New Relics Found

The bovine conundrum continues in Diablo 4's search for the secret cow level, but progress has been made - the new relics in Vessel of Hatred have been discovered!

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Mythic Nerub-ar Palace DPS Rankings - The War Within Season 1 Week 5

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Nerub-ar Palace during the week of October 8th during The War Within Season 1. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 1.

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Patch 1.15.5 Found on Encrypted Servers - Season of Discovery Phase 6

Blizzard has pushed patch 1.15.5 to their encrypted vendor servers, which could indicate the arrival of Season of Discovery Phase 6!

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Diablo 4 Vinyl Records Available for Pre-Order - Includes In-Game Mount Trophy

The Diablo 4 vinyl records collection is now available for pre-order! This collection comes with unique album cover artwork as well as an in-game Mount Trophy!

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Blizzard Confirms Severed Strands Raid Buff Working as Intended

Blizzard has confirmed that the Severed Strands buff is working as intended.

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Review of the Restoration Shaman Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Restoration Shaman Writer, Theun, discusses the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including talents, Ascendance, Chain Heal, and more.

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Blizzard Releases New Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Reaction Trailer

Blizzard has released a new reaction trailer for Vessel of Hatred, featuring well-known Diablo partners sharing their reactions to Diablo 4's first expansion.

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Nerub-ar Palace Raid Pixel Art by Dragumagu

Our favorite pixel artist, Dragumagu, is back with a new piece showcasing all eight bosses of Nerub-ar Palace in The War Within!

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Review of the Beast Mastery Hunter Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Beast Mastery Hunter Writer, Tarlo, discusses the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including base talent changes, Hero Talents, AoE, and more.

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Fashion Frenzy Event Preview - WoW 20th Anniversary Event

One of the new fun events located at Caverns of Time for the 20th Anniversary is Fashion Frenzy, an opportunity to show off your transmog prowess to other players!

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Leeroy's Updated Fried Chicken Stand in WoW's 20th Anniversary

Returning from WoW's 15th Anniversary, famed adventurer Leeroy Jenkins has updated his fried chicken stand with a new menu item in Patch 11.0.5!

Warcraft 3 Temporarily Updated to Patch 2.0 on Battle.net Catalogue

Warcraft 3’s internal Public Test Realm was temporarily updated to Patch 2.0!

New Twitch Drop on October 22nd - Sand Scarab Pet

Blizzard has announced a new Twitch Drop starting on October 22nd -- the Sand Scarab pet!

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3 Now Live - 498 MB Download

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3 is now live! This patch buffs some Mythic Uniques, adjusts the Realmwalker seasonal event, and fixes many bugs.

Cataclysm Classic Rage of the Firelands Will Extend Beyond January 2025

Blizzard has announced that the Rage of the Firelands phase will be extended in Cataclysm Classic. This will push Hour of Twilight's release beyond January 2025.

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War Within Patch 11.0.5 Patch Notes - 20th Anniversary Celebration

Blizzard has released the War Within Patch 11.0.5 Patch Notes containing the 20th Anniversary Celebration!

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Shroud of False Death Mythic Unique Crafting Not Yet Available - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3

Diablo Global Director of Community Adam Fletcher has clarified that the Shroud of False Death Mythic Unique can not yet be crafted; it will be available later today after all players have transitioned to the new patch.

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3 Datamined Changes - Mythic Unique Buffs

We've datamined the changes in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3, including the new Mythic Unique buffs!

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Everything Coming in WoW's 20th Anniversary Celebration (Patch 11.0.5)

Blizzard has released a new video detailing everything you need to know about World of Warcraft's upcoming 20th Anniversary celebration!

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Blizzard Releases Official Diablo 4 SlayPals T-Shirts!

Blizzard has taken this joke a step further and has released a new collection of t-shirts to commemorate Diablo 4's new Mercenary system.

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Review of the Restoration Druid Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Restoration Druid Writer, Voulk, discusses the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including talent changes, the post-launch buffs, and remaining issues for the spec.

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Diablo 4 Seething Opals Stealth Buffed - More Reputation, More Bonus Loot

In an undocumented change, Blizzard has revealed that Seething Opals have received a stealth buff in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3, increasing both reputation and bonus loot gains!

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Future Season PvP Cape and Tabard Appearances Discovered in Patch 11.0.5

Alongside class sets, collectable cosmetics, and other rewards up for grabs in Patch 11.0.5, we've also discovered new PvP cape and tabard appearances teasing at a future season of The War Within!

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How to Start the Tenets of Depravity Quest in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

The Tenets of Depravity Quest has many Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred players confused - learn how to begin this four-part quest line in Nahantu to complete the Deeds of a Champion questline!

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Review of the Retribution Paladin Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Retribution Paladin Writer, Bolas, breaks down the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including base talent changes, Hero Talents, utility, and more.

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Hallow's End Holiday Guide Now Live - Season of Discovery

Hallow's End is now live on Season of Discovery, Classic Era, and Hardcore realms! This holiday brings with it multiple activities, as well as some virtually free 16-slot bags and a powerful 2-hour buff!

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Hallow's End Holiday Now Live - Cataclysm Classic

Hallow's End is now live in Cataclysm Classic! This holiday brings multiple activities for players, a new pet, and The Headless Horseman Mount!

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This Week in WoW - 12-Month Sub Bundle, New Twitch Drops & Transmog & Toy Savings

This week in WoW, a new 12-month subscription bundle was announced as well as upcoming Twitch Drops, Transmog & Toy shop discounts, and the return of the Student Art Contest.

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Realmwalker Event Receives Numerous Buffs in Patch 2.0.3 - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

In Patch 2.0.3 of Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred, the Realmwalker Seasonal event received several buffs, reducing common player irritations and speeding up progress.

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(UPDATED) War Within Patch 11.0.5 Patch Notes - 20th Anniversary Celebration

Blizzard has released the War Within Patch 11.0.5 Patch Notes containing the 20th Anniversary Celebration! Edit: Nerfs to Enhancement Shaman and a nerf to BFA and Shadowlands raids were added since initial publication.

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The Race to World First Awards with Raider.IO - Vote for Your Favorite Moments

With eight guilds having defeated Mythic Queen Ansurek, Raider.IO is celebrating with the Race to World First Awards, a chance for players to look back and vote on the best memes and moments of Nerub-ar Palace!

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Dragonwrath Legendary Staff & Firelands Tier Gear Available for Testing on Cataclysm Classic PTR

Blizzard has updated the Cataclysm Classic PTR to allow players to test Dragonwrath and the latest Tier sets coming with the Firelands raid.

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The History of Azj-Kahet - 'Smelling History' Lore Achievement

Through the power of Polymorphic Translation, players can interact with scrolls across Azj-Kahet to uncover the depths of nerubian culture and earn the achievement Smelling History!

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Secret Titles Found for Diablo 4 Season 6 Full Season Journey Completion

A new Season means new secret titles - we've found the newest additions to the Diablo 4 title collection from earning the Zakarum's Ally achievement!

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Pose With Famous Weapon Props Using Vista Points During WoW's 20th Anniversary

Another fun feature coming with World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary are Vista Points, in which players can pose using various props, including Frostmourne, Doomhammer, Ashbringer, and more!

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The War Within Art Blast Spotlight: Alyssa Herman - Tier Sets, Arathi Armor, Nerub-ar Weapons

ArtStation Magazine recently published a new Art Blast focused on the visuals for The War Within. Today, we're highlighting Character Concept Artist, Alyssa Herman and their gear concepts including the Hunter & Mage Season 1 Tier Sets, Arathi Renown Armor, and more.

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New Diablo 4 Merchandise on the Blizzard Gear Store - Inarius Tankard, Lilith Wall Plaque

Blizzard has released new merchandise on the Blizzard Gear Store for Diablo 4, including an Inarius tankard and a Lilith wall plaque!

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Casual Gold Making in The War Within - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 348

This week we talk about casual gold making and some easy ways to make a bit of gold on the side to pay for repairs. We also look at ways to make gold during the next Anniversary Event and take a deeper look at the profit margins of maxed out Thaumaturgy. Plus, we discuss gold deflation and the effects on the economy.

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The Story of Gazlowe with Nobbel87

Gazlowe has played a part in our adventures for a very long time. But who is he, and where might he be heading next? Nobbel87 answers these questions and more in the Story of Gazlowe.

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Crafting Material Drop Rate Buff Incoming - Diablo 4 Season 6

Blizzard has stated that a buff to crafting materials such as rawhide and iron ore will be coming this week in Diablo 4! Before the buff goes live, though, Barricade and Rob2628 have you covered - check out their farming guides while you wait.

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Review of the Balance Druid Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Balance Druid Writer, Tettles, breaks down the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including talent changes, playstyle, and the class talent tree.

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Review of the Marksmanship Hunter Changes in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Marksmanship Hunter Writer, Azortharion, breaks down the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including base talent changes, Hero Talents, bugs, and more.

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Review of the Rogue Changes for All 3 Specs in Patch 11.0.5 - Guide Writer Feedback

Our Rogue Writers, Whispyr, JustGuy, and fuu1, break down the changes in Patch 11.0.5 including class talent changes, Hero Talents, quality of life, and more.

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Vases of Hatred Diablo 4 Promotion - Send Flowers to Earn In-Game Rewards

Blizzard has announced the Vases of Hatred Diablo 4 promotion to celebrate the launch of the expansion - sending flowers through the event will earn players the Little Lady mount armor.

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WoW 20th Anniversary Currency Breakdown - How to Purchase All Rewards

WoW's 20th Anniversary is starting this week, and we have a quick breakdown on how much of each currency you'll need to grind for all the rewards you want from the event!

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Expected Class Tuning Changes with Patch 11.0.5 - Class Writer Opinions

Patch 11.0.5 launches tomorrow with a massive amount of class changes. With the meta being shaken up mid-raid tier, our class writers have given estimates of the DPS changes coming tomorrow!

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8-Hour Scheduled Maintenance Ahead of Patch 11.0.5

In preparation for The War Within patch 11.0.5 & World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary Event, Blizzard has announced an 8-hour scheduled maintenance beginning on October 22nd at 7:00 am PDT and continuing until 3:00 pm PDT.

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(UPDATED 2) War Within Patch 11.0.5 Patch Notes - 20th Anniversary Celebration

Blizzard has released the War Within Patch 11.0.5 Patch Notes containing the 20th Anniversary Celebration! Edit 2: Notes updated with Paladin changes and a developer's note.

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Elemental Rune Dungeons & Protocol Inferno Available for Testing on Cataclysm Classic PTR

Blizzard has enabled the newest Dungeon difficulty setting on the Cataclysm Classic PTR - Elemental Rune Dungeons.

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3 HOTFIX 3 - Rawhide and Iron Chunk Drops Buffed, Seething Opals Buffed

Blizzard has released a hotfix for Diablo 4 that buffs Seething Opal rewards, as well as drop rates for Rawhide and Iron Chunks!

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Mythic Nerub-ar Palace DPS Rankings - The War Within Season 1 Week 6

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Nerub-ar Palace during the week of October 15th during The War Within Season 1. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 1.

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The War Within Class Guides Updated for Patch 11.0.5 - Better Visualize your Spec Rotation with Timelines

Our Class Writers have finished updating our Class Guides for Patch 11.0.5. This patch update includes the Timeline Tool, a new feature added to our Class Guides.

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What to Buy With Fissure Stone Fragments From Elemental Rune Dungeons - Cataclysm Classic PTR

Fissure Stone Fragment is a new currency that players can earn from the new Elemental Rune Dungeons in Cataclysm Classic. Check out what you can purchase with this new currency!

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20th Anniversary Launch Trailer - The War Within Patch 11.0.5

Blizzard has released the 20th Anniversary Launch Trailer for The War Within!

Diablo 4 Halloween Event Announced - Free Mounts & Trophies, Meat or Treat Event

Blizzard has announced a Halloween event for Diablo 4 from October 29 to November 5. Earn free mounts and mount armor and go Meat or Treating with the Butcher!

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Mythic+ Data for Patch 11.0.2 - Looking Back at The War Within Season 1

With Patch 11.0.5 launching this week, we want to take a look at some of the Mythic+ data for Patch 11.0.2. This data is collected from Raider.io's Mythic+ Rankings.

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Patch 11.0.5 Changes That Will Impact Your Nerub-ar Palace Raid

With large class changes in Patch 11.0.5, there are some notable changes that will impact your Nerub-ar Palace raid including on Mythic Broodtwister!

Up to 30% off World of Warcraft® Game Services

Want to go Dracthyr? Blizzard is offering up to 30% discount on Game Services like Race Changes and Character Transfers!

Last Minute Arcane Mage and DK Nerfs with Patch 11.0.5

Blizzard has posted last minute Arcane Mage and DK Nerfs with Patch 11.0.5!

Sand Scarab TCG Pet Twitch Drop Now Live Through November 5th

The Sand Scarab TCG battle pet Twitch drop is now live through November 5th, awarded to players who watch four hours of World of Warcraft content on any channel!

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: The 20th Anniversary Event!

This week Taliesin and Evitel talk about the latest news from Azeroth and everything about the 20th Anniversary event.

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Rated PvP Arena Rating Adjustments Incoming

Blizzard has just posted adjustments to MMR scaling for a few PvP Rated Arena gamemodes including Solo Shuffle, 2v2, and 3v3.

The Bench World of Warcraft Podcast Episode 13 ft. Growl, Tettles, & Squishei

In the latest episode of The Bench WoW Podcast Growl, Tettles, and Squishei discuss Patch 11.0.5, Mythic+ participation in The War Within Season 1, and upcoming Class balance changes!

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Week 3 Twitch Drops - Rogue Cosmetics

This week, players can earn the Rogue Cosmetic Weapon and Back Trophy Twitch Drops by watching 6 hours of streams in the Diablo IV category!

Patch 11.0.5 and WoW's 20th Anniversary are Now Live in North America

Patch 11.0.5 is now live on North American servers, featuring class balance updates, new Evoker class options, Vanilla Timewalking, the Blackrock Depths raid, as well as several more new activities and collectables in celebration of WoW's 20th Anniversary!

HD Judgment Set Recolor In the 20th Anniversary Launch Trailer

In the launch trailer for the 20th Anniversary Celebration, there is an unused purple recolor of the new HD Judgment set for Paladins!

Best Hero Talents & Talent Builds for All Classes for the War Within Patch 11.0.5 - Raid, Mythic+ & Delves

With the launch of Patch 11.0.5 & WoW's 20th Anniversary Event, we've updated all our best Talent Builds for Raid, Mythic+, and Delves including Hero Talents direct from our class writers.

The War Within Patch 11.0.5 Known Issues and Information

Blizzard has just posted a list identifying known issues that came with the introduction of Patch 11.0.5 including some bugs with Professions, Timewalking, and Transmog.

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Expected Class Tuning Changes with Patch 11.0.5 - Class Writer Opinions

Our class writers have given estimates of the DPS changes with Patch 11.0.5! Added Destruction Warlock and Havoc DH bug fixes. Adjusted Arcane Mage, Frost and Blood DK for nerfs.

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Full Tier Sets for Everyone - Fourth Catalyst Charge Now Available

This week, the fourth Matrix Catalyst has become available, allowing all player mains and even brand new alts access to their full War Within Season 1 tier set bonus!

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Bronze Celebration Token Sources - WoW 20th Anniversary Event Week 1

Bronze Celebration Token is the new currency for the 20th Anniversary, used to purchase rewards such as the Eternal Tier 2 sets. Learn all sources of Bronze Tokens for Week 1 of the event!

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Expected Class Tuning Changes with Patch 11.0.5 - Class Writer Opinions

Our class writers have given estimates of the DPS changes with Patch 11.0.5! Edit: Beast Mastery Hunter numbers added.

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6 New Classes for Dracthyr Race Now Available - Hunter, Mage, Priest, Rogue, Warlock & Warrior

The iconic Dracthyr race previously restricted to only Evokers has now expanded to 6 new classes now available for creation or race change in Patch 11.0.5: Hunter, Mage, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, and Warrior.

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Patch 11.0.5 War Within Hotfixes for October 22

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today.

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Blackrock Depths Raid: Everything You Need to Know

With the launch of Patch 11.0.5 is the newly revamped Blackrock Depths Raid. Here is everything that players will need to know regarding this raid instance.

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Timewarped Relic Coffer Keys: Dinar-like Currency for Blackrock Depths Anniversary Raid Loot

During WoW's 20th Anniversary, players can earn Timewarped Relic Coffer Keys, a currency similar to Dinars, from Blackrock Depths raid encounters that allow you to purchase raid loot from specific vendors.

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New Shaman Glyph of Energetic Ascendance & Monk Glyph of Jab Now Available

With the release of Patch 11.0.5 comes new Shaman glyphs that alter the appearance of the updated Ascendance forms as well as a previously unobtainable Monk Tiger Palm glyph.

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Red Trial of the Dragonflight Blackwing Lair Weekly Bonus - Season of Discovery

In Season of Discovery, the Red Trial is this week's Empowered bonus Trial of the Dragonflight in Blackwing Lair!

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Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct Coming November 13th 2024

Blizzard has just announced the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct will be streaming November 13th, 2024 over on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok!

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Warcraft 30th Anniversary Key Art

Blizzard has released the new Warcraft 30th Anniversary Key Art!

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Patch 11.0.5 Notable Class Bugs and Changes, and Nerub-ar Palace Bugs

With the release of Patch 11.0.5, many notable class and Nerub-ar Palace bugs have had significant impacts on end-game PvE.

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.3b Patch Notes - Hydras Dropping Obducite, Grim Favors Fixed

Blizzard released Patch 2.0.3b for Diablo 4 on all platforms which includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.

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Raid Skip Quests Retroactively Account-Wide in Patch 11.0.5

In a very nice quality of life update, it appears that raid skip quests have retroactively become account-wide in Patch 11.0.5, allowing alts across your warband to more easily farm later bosses!

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Burst of Knowledge Now Shares On Use Cooldown With Other Trinkets (i.e. Spymasters)

The Burst of Knowledge caster trinket from BRD has been hotfixed to share On Use Cooldown with other trinkets.

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How to Complete the A Cool Twenty Years Meta Achievement - Earn the Coldflame Tempest Mount

The "A Cool Twenty Years" is the new limited time 20th Anniversary Event meta achievement, awarding the Coldflame Tempest mount! Learn how to complete this achievement in this post.

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October 23rd Hotfixes - Feral Buffs, Bronze Tokens, Hunter & Shaman Bug Fixes

Blizzard has updated their hotfix blog with new changes buffing Feral, correcting some bugs for Hunters and Shaman, and adding Bronze Celebration Tokens to Awakening the Machine!

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Elemental Shaman AoE Nerfed in Hotfix

A late night hotfix has nerfed Elemental Shaman's AoE!

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Total Timewarped Badges Needed to Earn All Classic Timewalking Rewards

With the release of Classic Timewalking, we've calculated the total amount of Timewarped Badge that players will need to unlock all of this event's unique rewards!

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20th Anniversary World Boss Rotation - Earn Extra Gear and Currency Each Day

WoW's 20th Anniversary is here, bringing a slew of new content to enjoy, including nine special Timewalking World Bosses scaled up to current level!

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Good Smile Company Alleria and Lilith Available at New York Comic Con

The Good Smile Company has released a preview of their new Nendoroid-series Alleria Windrunner and Pop Up Parade Lilith figures, exclusively available this weekend at New York Comic Con!

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Rogue Exploit Fixed & Keys Rolled Back? - Early Morning Class Tuning

Some early morning class tuning hotfixes have been pushed to live servers, fixing the Outlaw Rogue exploit and buffing Enhancement Shaman.

New Brutosaur Mount on In-Game Shop - Offers Auctions and Mail

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of World of Warcraft, Blizzard has added a new mount to the in-game store. Players can now purchase the Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur, which offers Auction House and Mail service for $90 USD or the equivalent in your local currency.

Warcraft 30th Anniversary Mount Bundle Now Available for Retail & Classic

To celebrate the Warcraft's 30th Anniversary, Blizzard has a new $30 mount bundle that includes 4 mounts each for Classic and Retail. Celebrate with a mount from one of the four Warcraft 3 factions.

Outlaw Rogue Bug Fixed - Actions Underway Against Abusers

Blizzard has released a blue post confirming that a hotfix has addressed the Outlaw Rogue bug. Blizzard is also working on removing exploited runs from leaderboards and taking account actions where appropriate.

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Severely Limited Mastery Gear in Blackrock Depths Anniversary Raid

The Blackrock Depths Anniversary Raid is now live, but players are concerned about the lack of mastery items on the current loot tables.

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Mountain Dew Promotion for WoW and Diablo Confirmed - Rewards Not Yet Known

Mountain Dew has confirmed on X, formerly Twitter, that a new Mtn Dew Game Fuel promotion will start on November 4th. This promotion will feature in-game rewards for multiple games, including WoW and Diablo 4.

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WoW Token Sold Out - Price Rapidly Rising

With the announcement of the new Brutosaur mount, the WoW Token is now sold out and the price is rapidly rising!

The War Within Encrypted 11.1.0 Build on WoWDev Server - Internal Testing for First Major Patch

Blizzard has updated their internal servers with a new 11.1.0 build, numbered 57262. The build is encrypted, so we won't have access to datamine its content.

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Blackrock Depths Nerfed

More hotfixes have hit live servers, nerfing Blackrock Depths!

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Patch 11.0.5 The War Within Hotfixes for October 24th, 2024 - Many Class Bug Fixes

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

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TWW PTR Catalog Updated to 11.0.7 - Public Testing Soon?

In an update to the Battle.net App catalog, Blizzard has renamed the old 11.0.2 PTR branch to "PTR 11.0.7". This means we should see our first public 11.0.7 build soon.

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New Hallow's End Items for 2024

Hallow's End items for 2024 includes 4 new Transmog items!

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Ice Murloc Funko Pop & In-Game Pet - Blizzard Gear Store Exclusive

Blizzard has just released the Ice Murloc Funko Pop, which also comes with an in-game Ice Murloc pet, exclusive to the Blizzard Gear Store!

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Support CureDuchenne with The Reven Pack - Adorable Fox Pet

Inspired by the remarkable story of Mats “Ibelin” Steen, a Norwegian World of Warcraft player who suffered from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Blizzard has just released the Reven Pack charity pet for modern and classic WoW, with 100% of sales going to support CureDuchenne!

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Dark Citadel, Kurast Undercity, & Mercenary Fixes - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4 Patch Notes

Blizzard has released patch notes for Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4 will fix many issues related to The Dark Citadel, Kurast Undercity, and Mercenaries.

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Blizzard Confirms Lag and Disconnect Issues in Nerub-ar Palace - Fix Coming

Blizzard has confirmed lag and disconnect issues in Nerub-ar Palace and a fix is coming.

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Outplaying the Mythic Silken Court Desync Bug

Mythic Silken Court has had massive desync issues since the launch of Patch 11.0.5. Here's how you can still defeat the boss.

This Week in WoW - Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct, Support CureDuchenne, Twitch Drops, Mounts and More!

In an incredibly busy week in WoW, a new Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct was announced for Nov. 13th to preview what's next for WoW. Players can support CureDuchenne with the Reven pack, a new Twitch Drop is available, Hallow's End returns for 2024, new shop mounts released, and more.

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Hallow's End in Khaz Algar: 18 New Candy Buckets

Hallow's End is nigh and this year Khaz Algar joins in the spooky fun with 18 new Candy Buckets and an Achievement to earn.

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The Remarkable Life of Ibelin - Now Available on Netflix

Netflix has released The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, a heartfelt documentary of the true story of Mats “Ibelin” Steen, a Norwegian World of Warcraft player who suffered from Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the real world while living a life of friendship and passion online.

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Weapons, Bracers, & Trinkets Available to Purchase with Fissure Stone Fragments - Cataclysm Classic PTR

Blizzard will allow players to purchase Normal Tier 11 Weapons, Tier 11 Bracers, and additional Trinkets with Fissure Stone Fragments in Cataclysm Classic.

Epic Loot-Filled Pumpkins Drop on Level 10 Characters: More Mount & Arfus Chances

Epic rarity Loot-Filled pumpkins are now dropping for Level 10 Characters meaning more chances at earning The Horseman's Reins and Arfus from The Headless Horseman!

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Upcoming Class Tuning on the Weekly Reset - Warlock & Warrior Buffs

Blizzard has announced massive class tuning on the Weekly Reset which includes Warlock and Warrior buffs!

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Patch 11.0.5 Hotfixes for Oct 25th - More Class Bug Fixes and Profession Economy Changes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes more class bug fixes and profession economy changes.

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Mountain Dew Promotion Rewards Revealed - Cosmetic Rewards for WoW and Diablo IV

The rewards for the Mountain Dew promotion for WoW and Diablo IV have been finally revealed. Players can earn Mounts, Pets, Transmog, and Battle Pass Tier Skips by purchasing participating Mountain Dew, Doritos, and Rockstar Energy Drink participating products.

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Scrolls of Restoration From Dark Citadel Cache Rewards Increased - Diablo 4 Season 6

The drop rate for Scrolls of Restoration from The Dark Citadel reward caches in Diablo 4 has been nearly tripled!

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Up to 85% Increased Experience Gains during the WoW 20th Anniversary

Looking for a fresh experience in The War Within? During the WoW 20th Anniversary event, you are able to increase your XP gains up to 85% to level alts blazing fast.

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How to Handle the Ascendant Affix - All Available AoE CC for Each Class

With this week's affix being Ascendant, here is a list of all available AoE CC that can be used to break the Orbs of Ascendance.

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Warcraft... Relaunched? The Signs of Warcraft RTS News Coming Up on Warcraft Direct

Blizzard has been dropping hints that we may expect announcements related to Warcraft III Reforged during the upcoming Warcraft Direct. Let's look at these hints and see what we can expect.

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Blizzard Reveals Hardcore Classic Realms Available in China on November 22nd

Fresh World of Warcraft China Hardcore and Classic Era servers will be available for the first time, beginning on the 22nd of November!

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How to Obtain Exclusive Dark Citadel Armor Sets - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

The Dark Citadel in Diablo 4 has plenty of exclusive cosmetic rewards that players can earn. Take a look at both armor sets for each class and learn how to obtain them!

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Things to Do Before Rage of the Firelands Releases - Cataclysm Classic

Cataclysm Classic - Rage of the Firelands releases on Tuesday, October 29th! Check out some things you can do to prepare for this next content phase!

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Combat Text Abbreviated in Diablo 4 Season 6

As another quality-of-life feature, Blizzard has cut down on visual clutter by abbreviating Combat Text for large damage numbers in Diablo 4!

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Impact of the Brutosaur on the WoW Token - Wowhead Economy Weekly Wrap-Up 349

This week we discuss the new Brutosaur mount and what it means for gold makers and players alike and the impact it's had on the WoW Token. We also talk about Inscription and the balance of specialism as well as discuss the crashing prices of raw materials.

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Fastest and Easiest Way to Complete Celebrate Good Fun Quest for the WoW 20th Anniversary Event

With players looking to complete Celebrate Good Fun a couple of times in the next few weeks, we want to talk about the fastest and the easiest methods to complete this quest. The fastest method can complete the quest in less than four minutes, and the easiest way allows you to complete it while AFK.

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The War Within Art Blast Spotlight: David Noren - Khaz Algar Zone Concept Art

ArtStation Magazine recently published a new Art Blast focused on the visuals for The War Within. Today, we're highlighting Senior Visual Development Artist, David Noren and their Khaz Algar Zone Concept Art.

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8-Hour Scheduled Maintenance Ahead of Cataclysm Classic Phase 3 - Rage of the Firelands

Before the Rage of the Firelands release, Blizzard announced an 8-hour scheduled maintenance for Cataclysm Classic. Maintenance will begin on October 29th at 7:00 am PDT and extend until 3 pm PDT.

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Dance of Knives Mobility Fix Coming in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4 brings bug fixes to Vessel of Hatred - including a mobility fix for the Dance of Knives Rogue that addresses unexpected loss of charges.

Guest Relations Secret Event Now Live - First Set of Clues Being Uncovered

The awaited Guest Relations event portion of the WoW 20th Anniversary event is finally starting tonight! This new world event will require players to uncover clues sprinkled throughout the event. Starting today, October 28th, more clues will be unveiled next week on November 4th.

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Guest Relations Secret Event Day 1 Progress - Tutorial Questline and 2 Crates Found (Solution Spoilers)

Guest Relations is going strong, with players getting past the tutorial and discovering 2 of the Celebration Crates for the crates achievement! Spoilers for all current solutions on this post.

The Mythic Dungeon International returns November 1st!

Blizzard has announced that the Mythic Dungeon International for Season 1 of The War Within will take place November 1st, 2024!

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Accessibility Features in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Auto-Pin, Audio Navigation, & Compass

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred as introduced some new accessibility options to the game, including the map auto-pin feature, audio navigation, and the on-screen compass!

Reviewing the Blood Death Knight Patch 11.0.5 Launch Tuning - Guide Writer Feedback

With the release of Patch 11.0.5, Blizzard released some last minute tuning for Death Knights and Mages. Our Blood Death Knight Writer, Mandl, breaks down the changes to Deathbringer and how it affects AoE, talent choice, and tank balance.

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Challenger's Peril Affix Nerfed on Weekly Reset - Bonus Dungeon Timer When Affix Active

Blizzard has announced that the Challenger's Peril Affix will be nerfed on the Weekly Reset.

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Estimated Class Tuning Changes with October 29th Hotfixes - Class Writer Opinions

More class tuning will occur with the October 29th weekly reset. Our class writers have given estimations of the DPS changes coming tomorrow!

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Currency Conversions & Reward Updates Coming in Rage of the Firelands - Cataclysm Classic

With the Cataclysm Classic Rage of the Firelands patch, all Conquest Points will be converted to Honor Points, and all Valor Points will be converted to Justice Points.

Update to Class Tuning – Elemental Shaman Not Nerfed as Much

Blizzard has removed some of the Elemental Shaman nerfs from their class tuning.

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Timewalking Dungeons Buffed - Up to 66% More Health

Blizzard has now hotfixed Timewalking dungeons to have up to 66% more health.

Estimated Class Tuning Changes with October 29th Hotfixes - Class Writer Opinions

More class tuning will occur with the October 29th weekly reset. Our class writers have given estimations of the DPS changes coming tomorrow! Edit: Updated for Elemental Shaman changes.

NetEase Celebrates 20 Years of WoW with Chinese Exclusive Flying Spectral Tiger Store Mount

China is also celebrating World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary with several promotions, including a Xal'atath navigation voice pack and a Flying Swift Spectral Tiger mount bundle for the low price of $265 USD, discounted to $82 USD for owners of the original!

Officially Licensed Diablo Artwork on Sale at Displate

Diablo artwork is now on sale at Displate! Displate offers a large selection of officially licensed Diablo art from all the Diablo games available as metal prints!

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Heroic Queen Ansurek Nerfs on Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced Heroic Queen Ansurek Nerfs on the next weekly reset.

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Collect All 61 Bronze Celebration Tokens During Week 1

Players can end Week 1 of the 20th Anniversary by collecting 61 Bronze Celebration tokens!

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Massive Increase to Bronze Celebration Token on Weekly Reset

Blizzard has massively buffed the amount of Bronze Celebration Tokens on the Weekly Reset.

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Patch 11.0.5 Hotfixes for October 28th - Many More Class Bug Fixes

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

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Reviewing the 20th Anniversary Event...

This week Taliesin and Evitel talk about the latest news from Azeroth and review the 20th Anniversary.

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Tier 2 Eternal Armor Sets Available with Guest Relations Questline

With the Weekly Reset, players will be able to acquire their first set of Tier 2 Eternal Armor.

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Gem Fragment Cap Increased in Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4

In Diablo 4's upcoming Patch 2.0.4, Blizzard is increasing the cap of how many Gem Fragments players can carry.

Firelands Parsing Rules on Warcraft Logs - Cataclysm Classic

With Firelands launching in Cataclysm Classic next week, here's what you need to know about the Firelands-specific parsing rules on Warcraft Logs.

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Diablo 4 Nahantu Region References From Diablo 2 - Side-By-Side Video by AnnacakeLIVE

The Diablo 4 Nahantu region has many references from Diablo 2 Kurast Docks & Kurast Bazaar. Check out this side-by-side video from AnnacakeLIVE showing the changes and locations!

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Kurast Undercity Portal Prankster Chests Will be Affected by Bargains - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4

The upcoming Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4 will allow Portal Prankster chests in the Kurast Undercity to be affected by the player's chosen Bargain.

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Bronze Celebration Token Sources - Anniversary Event Week 2 - Massive Bronze Buffs

We have detailed all sources of Bronze Celebration Token sources for Week 2 of the Anniversary event. As of note, Khaz Algar activities have received massive buffs to Bronze!

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Season of Discovery Phase 6 on November 21 - Ahn’Qiraj War Effort

Season of Discovery Phase 6 starts on November 21st with the Ahn’Qiraj War Effort!

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Black Qiraji Resonating Crystal Available from December 1st to December 6th in Season of Discovery

Players looking to obtain the Black Qiraji Resonating Crystal in Season of Discovery must complete the Scepter questline between December 1st 1:00 pm Pacific Time and December 6th, 1:00 pm Pacific Time. The questline unlocks on November 12th with the weekly reset.

More Undocumented Class Tuning - Datamined Class Tuning with October 29th Reset

We've datamined some undocumented class tuning changes today which includes Balance Druid self healing buff, Shadow Priest Changes, more Elemental Shaman changes and more!

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4 & Meat or Treat Event Now Live!

Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4 & the Meat or Treat holiday event are now live!

November 2024 Trading Post Preview - WC3 Faction Crests, Sylvanas Transmog, Class Sets Return, Bonus Tender!

Blizzard has released a preview of the November 2024 Trading Post which include the Warcraft 3 Faction Crest for the monthly bonus reward as well as the Dark Ranger Sylvanas Transmog, the return of the 3-piece class sets (Death Knight, Demon Hunter, and Shaman), and 500 extra tender.

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Bronze Celebration Tokens from Secret Crates Buffed - 5 Tokens per Crate

With today's weekly reset, Blizzard has buffed the number of Bronze Celebration Tokens you receive from each Guest Relations Secret Crate has been increased from 2 to 5.

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Everything Coming in Rage of the Firelands - Cataclysm Classic

Cataclysm Classic's Phase 3 is going live on October 29th, and there is more than meets the eye to the Rage of the Firelands.

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Dragons of Nightmare & the Nightmare Grove Coming to Season of Discovery in Phase 6

In Season of Discovery Phase 6, players will be able to face the Four Dragons of Nightmare in a single instance - The Nightmare Grove!

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Week 4 Twitch Drops - Druid Cosmetics

This week, players can earn the Druid Cosmetic Weapon and Back Trophy Twitch Drops by watching 6 hours of streams in the Diablo IV category!

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Updated Class Tuning Notes - Warriors Not Buffed as Much

Blizzard has updated their class tuning notes again and aren't buffing Warriors as much as previously announced.

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic Patch 4.4.1 Notes - Protocol Inferno, Occu’thar, Firelands

Blizzard has published the Patch 4.4.1 notes for Cataclysm Classic. This version of the notes includes a conversion from Fissure Stones to Valor, allowing players to pre-farm Valor for the next week by running Protocol Inferno dungeons.

Temporary Solution for Game Crashes - Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4

Blizzard has suggested a temporary solution for players who are experiencing frequent game crashes after installing Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4.

Normal and Heroic Blackrock Depths Nerfed

With the Weekly Reset, datamining has indicated a Normal and Heroic Blackrock Depths nerf.

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Cataclysm Classic: Rage of the Firelands Update is Now Live; Firelands Raid Opens on November 7th!

Cataclysm Classic Phase 3 - Rage of the Firelands is now live! Players can now enter Elemental Rune Protocol Inferno Dungeons, begin the Elemental Bonds questline, and increase their graphics with new HD textures!

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November 2024 Trading Post Preview: Class Armor Sets and Weapons

Blizzard has posted a preview of the November 2024 Trading Post rewards that includes class-specific armor sets and weapons!

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The Recluse’s Host Mount - Meat or Treat Daily Login Reward October 29th

During the Meat or Treat holiday event, Blizzard is offering log in rewards, starting October 29th! Today's login reward is the The Recluse’s Host Mount!

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Protocol Inferno Dungeon Rewards & Fissure Stone Fragment Prices in Cataclysm Classic

With the release of Rag of the Firelands, Protocol Inferno Dungeons are now available to players. Bosses from these dungeons drop Fissure Stone Fragments, which can be used to purchase a variety of gear!

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Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4 Datamined Changes - Seething Opal & Bartering Tooltip Adjustments

We've been hard at work datamining all the new changes for Diablo 4 Patch 2.0.4! Take a look at the raw data and changes that we've found!

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Repeatable Bronze Celebration Token Sources After 100 Token Achievement - WoW 20th Anniversary Event

After obtaining 100 Bronze Celebration Tokens from the 20th Anniversary Event, you will gain access to drops from several repeatable sources. We have all sources for repeatable token drops through the event!

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Warning: Dark Ranger Hunters Can Accidently Pull Extra Mobs in Mythic+

With the redesign of the Dark Ranger Hero Tree in Patch 11.0.5, Dark Ranger Hunters can accidently pull extra mobs that are outside of combat.

Dragonwrath Acquisition Rate Adjusted Further - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced that they accelerate the acquisition rate of the Legendary Staff - Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest for 10-player Normal & Heroic difficulties.

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The War Within Hotfixes: October 29th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes all of last week's class tuning announcements, nerfs to Heroic Queen Ansurek, and more!

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Shack Shake London Celebrates 20th Anniversary with World of Warcraft Themed Menu

Shake Shack is joining World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary with a limited time menu, featuring a Horde burger, Alliance fries, and Xal'atath shake, available only at select locations in London from November 14th-21st!

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Reddit AMA with The Remarkable Life of Ibelin Director Benjamin Ree

This Wednesday at 3pm EDT/7pm GMT, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin director Benjamin Ree will be hosting an AMA on /r/movies!

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The Bench World of Warcraft Podcast Episode 14 ft. Growl, Tettles, & Squishei

In the latest episode of The Bench WoW Podcast Growl, Tettles, and Squishei discuss their experience with Patch 11.0.5, Challenger's Peril, Class Tuning, and Bugs!

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Class Restrictions Removed from MoP Remix Class Ensembles

With the release of 11.0.5, the class ensembles from MoP Remix are now useable by any character with a matching armor type!

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Battle.net Client Beta Update - Pick Classic Version from Client

The Battlet.net Client Beta received a recent update, which added the ability to pick which Classic Version you want to log into - Classic Era, Season of Discovery, or Hardcore.

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Guest Relations Secret Event Day 2 Progress - New Small Questline Added (Solution Spoilers)

Today's daily reset released a new questline for the Guest Relations Secret Event! We've solved the quick questline to bring in all solutions for you. Solution spoilers in this post!

Patch 11.0.7 Patch Preview - Siren Isle New Zone

Blizzard has released the first Patch 11.0.7 patch preview containing a new zone called Siren Isle!