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Caladboulder, Lucky Doubloon & Scarlet Enclave Adjustments - Season of Discovery Hotfixes

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery, which makes adjustments to the Caladboulder, Lucky Doubloon trinket, and some Scarlet Enclave boss encounters.

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Affliction and Destruction Blackened Soul Hotfix - ICD Removed

In some late night hotfixes, Warlock's Blackened Soul has been changed.

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The War Within Weekly Scheduled Maintenance from 7:00 - 9:00 AM

World of Warcraft will be undergoing slightly longer than normal maintenance this Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 9:00 AM (PDT), prior to the weekly reset.

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Children's Week 2025 - Rewards and New Dornogal Storyline Playthrough

The Children's Week event for 2025 has started, and we're taking a look at the new storyline in Dornogal and the new rewarded added for the year, which include a new token to purchase past Children's Week rewards!

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Best Leveling Builds for Diablo 4 Season 8 - Updated for Belial's Return

Looking for the best build to start leveling in Season 8: Belial's Return? Our Diablo 4 Leveling Tier List is now live - check out the best options to level up fast and defeat the new Lair Boss Ladder with ease!

Gallagio Loyalty Reward Renown Rollbacks After Bug Last Week

All players that received extra Renown on the Gallagio Loyalty Reward track last week have been rolled back after reset.

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Make Sure to Recomplete in Quests - Blizzard Announces Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club Fixes

Blizzard has announced fixes to the Gallagio Loyalty Reward system and players should make sure to recomplete quests!

Diablo 4 Season 8 Patch 2.2 Now Available for Pre-Download: 12.58GB

Diablo 4 Patch 2.2.0 is now available to download - this patch includes the new Season 8 content such as Boss Powers, Apparition Incursions, the updated Lair Boss System, and more!

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Increase the Liberation of Undermine Raid Buff to +9% at Gallagio Loyalty Renown Rank 10

Following the bug fix, all players can now reach Rank 10 on the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club raid renown track, unlocking Loyal Customer: Platinum and increasing the raid wide damage and healing buff to +9%!

Diablo 4 Patch 2.2.0 Datamined Changes - All Class and Item Changes coming with Season 8

We've datamined the new changes in the Diablo 4 Patch 2.2.0 Patch, including Skill changes, Item and Aspect tuning, and more!

Mythic Dungeon International Returns May 2! - Pushing Format & Spec Variety

The Mythic Dungeon International or MDI returns with a new pushing format and spec variety rule starting with Group A on May 2nd!

Jump Into Diablo 4 Season 8 with the Launch Survival Guide

From Boss Powers to Incursions, our new updated Guides have everything you need to banish Belial back to hell in Diablo 4 Season 8: Belial's Return!

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Where Are My Battle Pass Tokens?

With the newly added Reliquary System coming to Diablo 4 in Season 8, Battle Pass Tokens are being removed, and any remaining Tokens will be converted!

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Gilded of the Undermine Achievement Requires 675 Average Item Level... But Is Bugged

Unlike previous achievements, the requirement for the Gilded of the Undermine achievement now requires an average item level 675 instead of requiring each individual gear slot. However, there appears to be some bugs.

Scarlet Enclave Boss Enrage Timers Increased - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery, which increases the enrage timer for all bosses within the Scarlet Enclave raid (except for Caldoran) to 10 minutes.

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Blizzard Responds To Issues With Reliquary Unlocks - Diablo 4 Season 8

Blizzard has announced that they are aware of Reliquary issues with the start of Diablo 4 Season 8, with players reporting non-functional Reliquaries.

May 2025 Trading Post Preview - 3 New Mounts!

Blizzard has posted a preview of the May 2025 Trading Post!

WoW's First Customizable Pet - May 2025 Reward for Completing Traveler's Log

Blizzard has announced that May 2025 reward for completing the traveler's log - WoW's first customizable pet!

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Choose Your Best Diablo 4 Endgame Build With Our Updated Season 8 Tier List

Looking for the best build to start Season 8 out strong? Our Diablo 4 Endgame Tier List is now live - check out the best options to blast through the game and send Belial back to Hell!

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Swapping Weapons to Trigger the Bugged Gilded of the Undermine Achievement

While we recently highlighted the buggy nature of the Gilded of the Undermine achievement, additional testing has discovered the issue's true cause, as well as a deceptively simple solution!

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Comp Stomp Brawl & Battleground Bonus Event Available This Week - Quick Honor Grind

With the April 29th weekly reset, the player-favorite Comp Stomp Brawl has returned. Grind out some serious honor in combination with the Battleground Bonus Event!

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Blizzard Responds To Bugged Reliquary Unlocks in Diablo 4 Season 8

UPDATE: Blizzard has pushed a hotfix that should fix the bugged Reliquary issues for players, but will continue monitoring the situation in case more fixes are needed.

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Final Wave of Tickets for Warcraft 30th Anniversary Event in Boston Available April 30th

Blizzard has announced that the final wave of tickets for the Warcraft 30th Anniversary event in Boston will available on April 30th at 1:00 PM EDT.

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5th Catalyst Charge Now Available - Catalyzing Off Pieces for Transmog

With this weekly reset, a 5th Catalyst Charge is now available for use at the Matrix Catalyst.

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Evokers Devastating the Competition - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 8

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of April 22nd on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Classic Fresh Phase 3 DPS Rankings - Blackwing Lair Week 6

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of April 29th for Phase 3 of Classic Fresh in Blackwing Lair. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Blackwing Lair statistics.

Tejal's Shop Updates with New Cosmetics for Every Diablo 4 Class

With Season 8's launch, Tejal's Shop has updated with new Diablo 4 cosmetics for every class. These are a mix of new looks for the expansion, and some older looks available for different classes - take a look!

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Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 DPS Rankings - Dragon Soul Week 10

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of April 29th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Season of Discovery Phase 8 DPS Rankings - Scarlet Enclave Week 3

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of April 29th for Phase 8 of Season of Discovery in Scarlet Enclave. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Scarlet Enclave statistics.

Getting the Undermine Using Children's Week - Professions, Farming Rares

During Children's Week, players can use the event quest line to get access to Undermine with characters below level 80. This can allow alts to access the zone for profession books, farming rares, and more without relying on other players to summon these characters.

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Rotation Assist Coming to World of Warcraft in Patch 11.1.7 - WoWCast with Ion Hazzikostas

Ion Hazzikostas has announced that a rotation assistant is coming to the baseline UI in Patch 11.1.7 which will be similar to Hekili!

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Is Diablo 4 Season 8 Shorter Than Normal? Season 9 Might Be Just Around the Corner

Diablo 4 Season 8 may have just launched yesterday, but Season 9 might be even closer than we think - in-game resources seem to indicate a significantly shorter season than normal.

Real-Time Combat Event Addons Planned to Be Restricted in Future Raid Content in WoW

In today's WoWCast, Ion Hazzikostas has announced that the plan is to create an their own Blizzard version of popular addons before pulling back real-time combat event addons in competitive content.

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Blizzard Intends to Create In-game Versions of Popular Addons Including Boss Mods, Nameplates, Damage Meters, & More

Continuing the addon philosophy announced on WoWCast with Game Director Ion Hazzikostas, Blizzard wants to build their own versions of boss mods, nameplates, and even damage meters, to give players more information within the base game.

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Diablo 4's Season 8 Brings New Artistic Loading Screens

Belial has arrived in Season 8 of Diablo 4, as well as new loading screens. Take a look at the glorious new artwork!

Patch 11.1.7 is Titled Legacy of Arathor

Blizzard has announced the name for the upcoming 11.1.7 patch: Legacy of Arathor!

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New Pet Models Debut in Diablo 4 Season 8 - Feathered and Furry Friends

In Season 8 of Diablo 4, we have new furry and feathered companions to keep us company - take a look at these models!

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(Fixed) Blade Flurry Dealing Significantly Less Damage in Patch 11.1.5 - Outlaw Rogue & Trickster Bugs

In Patch 11.1.5, Outlaw Rogues are doing significantly less damage with Blade Flurry due to a combination of several bugs including one from Trickster.

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Completion Rates for Mythic+ Dungeons - Week 8 of The War Within Season 2

We're looking at the completion rates for Week 8 of The War Within Season 2 dungeons. For this analysis, data was provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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So Many Class Bug Fixes - War Within Hotfixes for April 30, 2025

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes making Colossus Smash no longer able to be parried and other class bug fixes!

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May 2025 Trading Post - Hedgehog Mount, Fox/Raccoon Transmogs, Customizable Pet and More!

Blizzard has released the May 2025 Trading Post, which includes the first Harvesthog mount, a recolor of the good boy Taivan, as well as fox/raccoon themed transmogs and the very first customizable Battle Pet!

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New Khaz Algar Orphan Stories in Children's Week

This year's updates to the Children's Week holiday added four new orphans to take on adventures, each with their own unique stories and rewards!

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Everything Coming With Zul'Gurub in Phase 4 - 20th Anniversary

With Phase 4 of the 20th Anniversary servers launching soon, we wanted to highlight all the latest content coming to the game!

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Vengeance Tanking Dominance - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 8

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of April 22nd during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Mythic+ Dungeon Trinkets Added to Dinar Vendor - Myth Track Needs Mythic 12s

Blizzard has announced that Mythic+ dungeon trinkets will be available on the Dinar vendor and Myth track trinkets needs Mythic 12s.

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Tier 2 Recolors, Lorewalking, Pirate Dragon Mount - Patch 11.1.7 Legacy of Arathor Preview

Blizzard has released a Patch 11.1.7 Legacy of Arathor preview which includes more Tier 2 recolors, a Pirate Dragon Mount and Lorewalking.

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Battle for Azeroth Timewalking Coming In Patch 11.1.7 - Our Captain is a Mount!

Patch 11.1.7 is adding Battle for Azeroth Timewalking, with includes a twilight dragon pirate mount based off a iconic Tazavesh boss. Our captain is a mount!

5 Things You Need To Know About The Diablo 4 Lair Boss Rework

The Lair Boss System received an overhaul in Season 8 of Diablo 4 with many changes. Dive into the endgame with everything you need to know!

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Relive Iconic Story Moments with Lorewalking in Patch 11.1.7

Patch 11.1.7 is adding the new Lorewalking feature, which allows players to replay old story moments with characters like Xal'atath and Arthas, while also adding brand new quests!

Overcharged Delves and the Titan Disc Belt - Possible New Borrowed Power in Patch 11.1.7

Included in the Legacy of Arathor preview is a whole new challenge system of Overcharged Delves, featuring additional rare enemies, more traps, and a trait tree... alongside new rewards, including an upgradeable Titan Disc Belt, which sounds like it might be an additional source of power available to players in Patch 11.1.7!

Collector's Bounty Buff in Patch 11.1.7 - Increased Legacy Loot Drops

Alongside the main features of 11.1.7, Blizzard has also announced a new event called Collector's Bounty. While details aren't clear, the event is aimed at players hunting for legacy loot, increasing their droprates.

Updated HD Tier 2 Recolor Models Datamined for All 13 Classes in Patch 11.1.7

We've datamined models for the recolored HD Tier 2 sets, available from the Greedy Emissary during Patch 11.1.7. Preview all 13 sets including a red Judgement Paladin!

New Mounts in Patch 11.1.7 - Forsaken Horse, Captain Dragon, Chess Hoverboards

We have the first look at mounts coming with Patch 11.1.7. These include a new celestial serpent mount, chess hoverboards, forsaken horses, an overcharged golem, and a pirate dragon mount.

Blizzard Discusses Tempering, Leveling, and Shrine Updates in Latest Diablo 4 Video

Blizzard has released a System Updates crash course video for Diablo 4, discussing changes in Season 8 that have been made to Tempering, Leveling, and Shrines.

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Ashes to Ashes - Legion Expansion Meta Achievement Coming in Patch 11.1.7

Patch 11.1.7 is introducing another expansion meta achievement - The achievement "Ashes to Ashes" will require you to complete several activities from the Legion expansion!

Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor PTR Development Notes for May 1st

Blizzard has released the official development notes for the 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor PTR update!

Recuperate to Take a Breather - New Spell to Regain Health on All Classes in Patch 11.1.7

The Patch 11.1.7 PTR server are now available, and we've already found a few surprises - Recuperate is a new spell in the General Tab of all characters, which spends a little bit of time to build a campfire, cook some food, and regain health while out of combat!

New Faerin Lothar & Danath Trollbane Models in Patch 11.1.7 - Marked as In-Game Cinematic

With the Patch 11.1.7 PTR, we've datamined new models for Danath Trollbane and Faerin Lothar, 2 key leaders in regards to the future of Arathi in the War Within.

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11.1.7 Lorewalking: Xal'atath Campaign Finale Cutscene (Major Spoilers)

Patch 11.1.7 brings the Lorewalking feature, a series of quests expanding on lore. We've uncovered the finale cutscene for the Xal'atath portion of the campaign. Spoiler warning!

Pandaria, Level 90, & Character Templates Now Available - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard has updated the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta, opening up the continent of Pandaria, allowing players to reach level 90, and making level 85 character templates available!

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Professions, Dual Specialization, & Spell Bugs - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues & Fixes

Blizzard has released an updated version of their Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues, including issues with Professions, Dual Specialization, and some Class spells.

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Additional Tier 2 Recolors Datamined for All 13 Classes in Patch 11.1.7 - Future Reward?

We've datamined additional recolors of the updated Tier 2 sets within the Patch 11.1.7 PTR data. It's unknown if this third colorway will be obtainable by players in the future as they currently do not have any associated items.

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Upgrading Crafted Pieces During Season 2 Turbo Boost Costs 30 Gilded Crests Each

On the Patch 11.1.7 PTR, we've seen that upgrading crafted pieces by 6 item levels during Season 2 Turbo Boost costs 30 Gilded Crests and a recraft.

Zul'Gurub & Phase 4 Now Available - Classic 20th Anniversary Realms

Classic Anniversary realms are progressing, and Phase 4 with the Zul'Gurub raid is now live!

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Blizzard Feedback: Single-Button Assistant and Assisted Highlight Mode in Patch 11.1.7

Blizzard has made an extended bluepost covering the functionality of the new Single-Button Assistant and Assisted Highlight features coming to the game in Patch 11.1.7, detailing what they will and won't do, and asking for feedback on the recommended rotations.

Edge of Madness Event in Zul'Gurub Bugged - Classic 20th Anniversary Realms

As players venture into the fresh Zul'Gurub raid, many have experienced a bug with the Edge of Madness boss encounter.

Turbulent Timeways Dates for 11.1.7 - The War Within Season 3 Release Date Preview

With Patch 11.1.7 PTR now available, we have our first look at the tentative dates for Turbulent Timeways, meaning we have our first tentative dates for the launch of Patch 11.1.7 and The War Within Season 3.

Datamined Trinket Hotfixes - Soulletting Ruby, Carved Blazikon Wax

We've datamined some trinket hotfixes which are now live.

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Zandalar Tribe Recipes & Consumables - 20th Anniversary Servers Phase 4

With Phase 4 of the 20th Anniversary underway, there are several Reputation rewards to obtain from the new Zandalar Tribe faction!

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Our Favorite Forsaken Decor We'd Love to See in Player Housing

We're diving into the Forsaken aesthetic to see which existing decorations deserve to be available for Player Housing - between wrought iron ornaments, coffins, and the ever-present cobweb, here's our wish list!

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WoW Weekly: Patch 11.1.7 Legacy of Arathor, Add-On WoWCast, May Trading Post, MDI and More!

This week in WoW, the Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor PTR has officially launched, Blizzard discusses future UI changes with Dratnos and Max in a special WoWCast, the May Trading Post arrives, and MDI returns for a new Season.

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Reliquary Rewards Models for Diablo 4's Season 8 - Armor, Mounts, and Weapons

Here's a close look at all the new Armor, Weapons, Mounts, and Mount Trophies from the Battle Pass Reliquary in Diablo 4, Season 8!

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Dragons of Nightmare World Boss Loot Tables - 20th Anniversary

The Dragons of Nightmare are here to wreak havoc on the 20th Anniversary servers, and with them comes even more loot to collect and quests to complete!

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Dungeon Set 2 Now Available on Classic 20th Anniversary Servers - Here's How to Get Started

With the release of Phase 4 of the 20th Anniversary Servers, players can now acquire their Dungeon Set 2 (aka Tier 0.5)!

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The Crown of Lucion Unique Temporarily Disabled in Diablo 4

Blizzard has announced in a forum post that Crown of Lucion has been temporarily disabled in Diablo 4's Season 8 due to a damage-scaling issue.

New Green Astral Cloud Serpent Mount in Patch 11.1.7 - Mists of Pandaria Classic Promotion

With Patch 11.1.7, Blizzard is adding a new mount, Shaohao's Sage Serpent, a green variant of the famous Astral Cloud Serpent mount. The mount is listed as a promotion with Mists of Pandaria Classic. Let's explore what this could mean.

Seasonal Reputation Gains Massively Buffed While Apparition Bosses Nerfed in Latest Diablo 4 Hotfix

In a late afternoon hotfix, Blizzard has massively buffed Diablo 4 Reputation rewards from many sources, as well as nerfing Apparition Bosses - no more low-level deaths!

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Ret Paladin and Havoc DH Buffs! - Upcoming Class Tuning Incoming on May 6th

Blizzard has posted class tuning for the next weekly reset which includes Ret Paladin, Havoc DH and another Augmentation Evoker buff!

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Nightfall Reward Buffs - Flame's Radiance Reputation Increased 100% & Arathi Weapons on Vendor

In hotfixes that are now live, Blizzard has doubled Flame's Radiance reputation gains and added Arathi weapons to the vendor.

The War Within Hotfixes for May 2nd - Trinket Buffs, Nightfall Rewards, Gilded of the Undermine Fix

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for May 2nd which includes a few trinket buffs, Night Reward increases, a fix for the Gilded of the Undermine achievement and more.

Elemental Invasion Spawns Increased, Enchant & Warlock Tier Changes - Season of Discovery

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery, which increases the spawn rate of Elemental Invasion events, makes changes to some enchants, as well as Warlock Tier set bonuses.

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How to Get Your Best Shoulder, Head, & Leg Enchants - Classic 20th Anniversary Servers

Phase 4 of the Classic 20th Anniversary servers is here, and with it comes new Enchants for Helm, Shoulder, and Leg slots!

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Stunning Inarius Cosplay Wins At India Comic-Con

The 2025 Mumbai Comic-Con concluded recently, with the winner of the Cosplay Contest going to a very detailed rendition of Diablo 4's Inarius!

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How to Obtain All Mounts from Flame's Radiance and the Nightfall Scenario

There are two mounts you can obtain from the new Flame's Radiance Renown faction in Patch 11.1.5 - Two new Arathi Lynx variants. Learn how to get these mounts in this post!

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How to Spawn Flame's Radiance Incursion Daily Rares

The Incursion dailies from Flame's Radiance also introduce a new set of rare mobs, which can be annoying to find. Learn how to find the Flame's Radiance Incursion rares in this post!

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Blizzard Investigating Missing Platinum and Battle Pass Conversions

Blizzard has issued an response regarding more issues Battle Pass issues as players are reporting missing Platinum and delays in Battle Pass Conversions.

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Unholy Death Knight Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? Taeznak, our Unholy DK writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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New Diablo Short Story Reveals How Belial Returned to Sanctuary

Blizzard's recently released short story "All Who Lie" reveals how Belial, one of the Great Evils, returned to Sanctuary for the events of Diablo 4's Season 8!

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The Stranglethorn Vale Fishing Extravaganza Starts Today - Here's What You Can Win

There is nothing like taking to the vast ocean and casting your line out, and the Stranglethorn Vale Fishing Extravaganza is full of fun rewards!

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Darkmoon Faire Returns May 4th - Patch 11.1.5 Cartel Rep Boost & Winds of Mysterious Fortune

The Darkmoon Faire returns for the first time since Patch 11.1.5 running from May 4th to the 11th. Combine DMF with the Patch 11.1.5 Cartel Rep Buffs or the Winds of Mysterious Fortune for major Renown grinding and leveling XP.

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Lorewalking Rewards in Patch 11.1.7 - Echo of Xal'atath, Lich King Visage Toys

The new Lorewalking feature in Patch 11.1.7 features 3 questlines including iconic characters in WoW lore, and you get three toys as rewards for completing all of them!

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Lorewalking is Amazing with Nobbel87

Nobbel87 checks out the new Lorewalking system on the 11.1.7 PTR. Spoiler: he likes it!

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Guardian Druid Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? Pumps, our Guardian Druid writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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1-Hour Maintenance May 6th - Season of Discovery & 20th Anniversary Realms

Blizzard has announced a 1-hour maintenance window for all Classic servers, beginning on May 6th at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

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Unreleased Quel'thalas Lorewalking Questline in Patch 11.1.7

While the 11.1.7 PTR brings three testable Lorewalking questlines, a fourth one surrounding the history of Quel'thalas and the Sunwell has also been found!

1-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 6th - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced a one-hour maintenance for Cataclysm Classic, scheduled for May 6th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (May 7th at 3:00 a.m. CEST).

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Augmentation Evoker Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? Jereico, our Augmentation Evoker writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Listen to the Official Berserk x Diablo Song "Enter the Behelit" by Beast In Black

To celebrate the Berserk x Diablo 4 collaboration, Blizzard has teamed up with Metal Band Beast In Black to release an official song: Enter the Behelit.

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Frost Mage Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? Dorovon, our Frost Mage writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Corruption Tuning Again! - Patch 11.1.5 Horrific Visions

With Horrific Visions coming on May 20th with the Corruption Helm enchants, more tuning has been done to the effects!

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Earn Extra Nightfall Rewards from Completion Bonus Boxes - Unique Mogs, Warbound Gear

Looking for some extra loot from Flame's Radiance? Try farming the Nightfall scenario - completion percentage bonus boxes contain warbound gear, unique mogs, and more!

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Assassination Rogue Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? Whispyr, our Assassination Rogue writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Beta Update Coming Later This Week - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced that the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta will receive an update this week, which will allow players to quest in the Dread Wastes zone.

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Mythic One-Armed Bandit Nerfs Are Finally Here! - Upcoming Mythic Raid Nerfs

Blizzard has posted upcoming Mythic raid hotfixes which includes nerfs to Mythic Stix, Sprocket and One-Armed Bandit!

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Corruption Enchants Revisited After Latest Tuning - Closer Than Ever Before

After an initial weak showing and a first tuning pass, Corruption Enchants have received an additional round of tuning before Revisited Horrific Visions go live on May 20th. Which is best has never been closer and may likely depend on your spec's role.

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The War Within Weekly Scheduled Maintenance from 7:00 - 8:00 AM

World of Warcraft will be undergoing its customary scheduled maintenance on Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 8:00 AM (PDT), prior to the weekly reset.

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Is the Rank 14 Grind Worth It? - Classic Anniversary

After 5 long weeks of grinding in Alterac Valley, players are finally reaching Rank 14 on the Classic Anniversary servers. But was it worth it?

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Elemental Shaman Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? HawkCorrigan, our Elemental Shaman writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Estimated Class Tuning Changes for May 6th - Class Writer Opinions

More class tuning has occurred with today's weekly reset. Our class writers have given estimations of the DPS changes coming!

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Delves Weekly Event Now Live - 636 Champion Gear, Brann XP & More

With today's weekly reset , the Delves Bonus Event is now live, rewarding a ilvl 636 gear piece (Champion 1/8), increased companion experience, a boost to Delver's Journey progress, and more Undercoins.

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Hold Your Spark of Fortunes for Turbo Boost to Save on Crafting Higher Item Level Gear

Players can assemble another full Spark of Fortunes this week, but we're recommending players not craft a new item in order to save materials for the upcoming Turbo Boost item level bonuses!

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Unlock Cosmetic Raid Weapon Vendor at Gallagio Loyalty Renown Rank 11

This week, players will increase their out-of-combat movement speed buff and unlock the ability to purchase cosmetic versions of Liberation of Undermine raid weapons upon reaching Rank 11 on the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club renown track!

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Blizzard Responds To Widespread Memory Leak Crashes In Diablo 4 Season 8

Blizzard has responded to frequent crash reports related to Memory Leaks after the release of Diablo 4 Season 8, asking for more Crash Report IDs.

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Berserk x Diablo Collaboration Now Live: Models for All Berserk Crossover Armor Sets

The Berserk x Diablo collaboration is now live! Check out all the models for the crossover sets for Barbarian, Rogue, and Necromancer to help you decide on your favorites.

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Extra Loot Available From the Scarlet Enclave Raid - Season of Discovery Hotfix

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery, giving players additional loot from Caldoran, an extra Crusader’s Chalice, and one additional Jostled Chalice Fragment from the Scarlet Enclave raid!

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All Berserk x Diablo Reliquary Rewards Players Can Snag in the Crossover Event

With the Berserk x Diablo crossover event now live, players can start collecting Behelits to exchange for a few unique rewards - take a look!

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Holy Priest Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? AutomaticJak, our Holy Priest writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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New Shockadin Set Datamined - Season of Discovery Phase 8

With a recent Hotfix, Blizzard has introduced the latest Tier 3.5 set for Paladins, called the Inquisition Shockplate!

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Cooldown Manager Updates - Patch 11.1.5 War Within Hotfixes for May 6th, 2025

Blizzard has posted Patch 11.1.5 hotfixes for today which includes update to the cooldown manager for classes.

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Turbulent Timeways Returns in Patch 11.1.7 - Pirate Dragon Mount, Battle for Azeroth Timewalking

We have a preview of the next Turbulent Timeways event. This event adds a new mount reward, the Chrono Corsair and Battle for Azeroth Timewalking!

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Completion Rates for Mythic+ Dungeons - Week 9 of The War Within Season 2

We're looking at the completion rates for Week 9 of The War Within Season 2 dungeons. For this analysis, data was provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Warriors Remain Firmly Ahead of the Pack in Blackwing Lair - Classic Phase 3 DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 6th for Phase 3 of Classic Fresh in Blackwing Lair. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Blackwing Lair statistics.

Survival Hunters on the Rise? - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 9

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of April 22nd on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Subtlety Rogue & Demonology Warlock Neck-and-Neck in Dragon Soul - Cataclysm Classic Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 6th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Holy Paladins Challenging Discipline in +20s - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 9

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of April 29th during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Diablo 4 Season 8 Met With Mixed Response By Community

Diablo 4 Season 8's sentiment from the community has been very mixed - some players raise issues with the Reliquary and Seasonal Content, while others are praising core changes.

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Balance Druids Fighting for the Top Spot in Scarlet Enclave - Season of Discovery DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 6th for Phase 8 of Season of Discovery in Scarlet Enclave. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Scarlet Enclave statistics.

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New Rain Coat and Sweat Suit Transmogs - Casual Wear with Patch 11.1.7

Looking for new casual wear options in WoW? Look no further! Patch 11.1.7 is adding options for Rain Coats and Sweat Suit transmogs!

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Blizzard Teases Newest Diablo Collaboration: Cantrip Candles

Blizzard has dropped a short new video with the caption "Mother Judges Us All," briefly teasing what appears to be the newest upcoming Diablo collaboration: Diablo x Cantrip Candles.

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New Mount and Tier 2 Recolors Tied to Greedy Emissary Diablo Crossover Event in Patch 11.1.7

The Greedy Emissary Diablo Crossover event returns in Patch 11.1.7. Learn what is currently known about the event, including changes and new rewards like Tier 2 recolors and a mount!

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Checkmate! Grandmaster Chess Transmog and Mount Coming in Patch 11.1.7

Brush up on your chess skills with the Grandmaster Chess items coming in Patch 11.1.7. From the lowly Pawn to the powerful Queen, familiar motifs from the "Game of Kings" adorn the new Grandmaster mount, weapon, and armor models.

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Turbo Boost Bluepost Preview - List of Items Purchased with Dinar

Blizzard has released a final preview of the increased rewards coming with the Turbo Boost on May 13th, including new upgrade tracks, expanded crafting item levels, and a list of all dungeon and raid items available for purchase with Dinar!

Prepare for Ahn'Qiraj With These Recipes From the Cenarion Circle - Classic Anniversary

With the release of Classic Anniversary Phase 4, new quests are available in the zone of Silithus that reward reputation with the Cenarion Circle!

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Blizzard Warns PvP Players Against Trying to Obtain Information About Battleground Opponents in Advance

With hotfixes that are now live, Blizzard has announced the implimentation of additional measures to prevent players from obtaining information about their potential PvP opponents in advance of a battleground, while also warning against using third party software in violation of the EULA.

Battle for Azeroth Timewalking Dungeon Testing Schedule on Patch 11.1.7 PTR

Blizzard has posted a two week schedule for players to test the new Battle for Azeroth Timewalking dungeons on the Patch 11.1.7.

Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Ararthor PTR Development Notes - Timewalking Difficulty Increased & Titan Disc Belt Testing

Blizzard has released updated development notes for the Patch 11.1.7 PTR which includes increased to the difficulty of all Timewalking, Overcharged Delves, and the new Titan Disc Belt.

Who are the Vizjerei in Diablo 4 Lore?

In this Diablo Lore dive, we tell the storied history of the Vizjerei Mage Clan and how their actions shaped the history of Sanctuary itself!

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Top 5 Tauren and Highmountain Decorations We'd Go Wild For in Player Housing

We're diving into the Tauren and Highmountain Tauren aesthetic to see which existing decorations deserve to be available for Player Housing - between kites, totems, and an intriguing possibility presented by the Thunder Totem drum floor, here's our wish list!

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Blizzard to Host Hour Long Panel This Weekend at PAX East

Blizzard will be at PAX East this weekend, with Community Manager Kaivax hosting a special hour-long live panel at 1:00 pm PDT on Friday, May 9th!

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First Pandaria Remix Mount Makes its Potential Return on Future Trading Post

With the latest Patch 11.1.7 PTR build, a new mount has been discovered as linked to the Trading Post - but it's not new for those players who participated in Mists of Pandaria Remix.

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New Overcharged Delve Mount & Toy in Patch 11.1.7 - OC91 Chariot & Redeployment Module

In the latest Patch 11.1.7 PTR build, a new mount and toy have been added for completing Overcharged Delves, the OC91 Chariot and the Redeployment Module.

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Dungeons, Vale of Eternal Blossoms, & Dread Wastes Available for Testing - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard has updated the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta to include the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, the Dread Wastes, and all Normal & Heroic Mists of Pandaria dungeons!

Hunter, Priest, & Shaman Bugs - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues

Blizzard has updated the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues list to include several Hunter, Priest, and Shaman bugs.

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Time-Lost Cosmetics - Iconic Transmogs From the Past Coming to Timewalking

An interesting set of items was datamined in Patch 11.1.7 - Time-Lost cosmetics, weapons, and armor named after lore-significant items we've seen in the past!

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Scarlet Enclave Holy Paladin Tier Set Exchangeable for Shockadin Set - Season of Discovery Hotfix

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery, which allows Paladins to exchange their Scarlet Enclave Holy Set for the new Shockadin Tier set.

May 8 Hotfixes - Survival Hunters, Master's Call, & Mug'zee Bug

Blizzard has released new hotfix notes correcting issues with Hunters in PvE and PvP, alongside a small issue with Mug'zee in the Liberation of Undermine.

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New Battle Pets from Battle for Azeroth Timewalking - Baby Brutosaur, Mini Harvester

One of the additions of Patch 11.1.7 is that Battle for Azeroth dungeons are being added to the Timewalking rotation. Alongside other rewards you can purchase during that Timewalking week, we have two new Battle Pets!

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Banshee Transmog and Mounts Coming in Patch 11.1.7

Wear some Forsaken style with the Banshee ensemble items coming in Patch 11.1.7. Four different colors of Forsaken-inspired sets are coming in the Patch, including ensembles with matching weapons and mounts!

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This Week in WoW - PAX East Panel & Turbo Boost on May 13th

This week in WoW, Blizzard will be at PAX East and The War Within is going into overdrive with Turbo Boost: offering dinar, delve improvements, and increased upgrade tracks starting on May 13th!

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Work Towards Your Zul'Gurub Trinket Against Gri'lek in Edge of Madness - Classic Anniversary

Starting this week, players can use a Gurubashi Mojo Madness to take on the giant Gri'lek in the Edge of Madeness encounter of Zul'Gurub!

Class Buffs, Bug Fixes, and More Coming in Diablo 4's Next Patch

Blizzard has released notes for a new patch for Diablo 4's Season 8, including class balance changes, bug fixes, and a mysterious new Oath Scrolls vendor!

Testing the Durable Information Securing Container (DISC) Belt Coming in Patch 11.1.7

With this week's PTR build, players can test the new Durable Information Securing Container belt and all nine of its special effects coming in Patch 11.1.7!

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Legion Remix Officially Announced At PAX East - Mythic+ and Shattered Timeline Difficulty

During the Evolving Azeroth at PAX East, Associate Game Director Jeremy Feasel officially confirmed that Legion Remix is coming!

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New Mysterious Game Mode Coming to WoW in Future Patch

Blizzard has announced a new scary game mode coming to WoW! This experiment is being developed similarly to Plunderstorm, but will not be another Battle Royale.

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Legendary Questline Fixed & Shockadin Tier Set Corrected - Season of Discovery Hotfix

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Season of Discovery, which fixes some issues with the Legendary Ashbringer questline, and corrects the Shockadin 6-piece set bonus.

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Battle for Azeroth Timewalking Vendor Rewards in 11.1.7

Battle for Azeroth is joining the Timewalking rotation in Patch 11.1.7, which means a fresh round of mounts, pets, and transmogs to purchase from vendors for Timewarped Badges. Here's a list of all the items available for purchase during BFA Timewalking and their costs.

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May 9th Hotfixes - New One-Armed Bandit Skip Location

Another small hotfix today, as the One-Armed Bandit skip in Liberation of Undermine now sends players to an actual High Roller Suite!

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Resurrections for Hardcore Deaths Due to DDoS Attacks on April 24th & May 3rd

Blizzard has resurrected Hardcore characters who died as a result of DDoS attacks on April 24th & May 3rd.

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Trading Post Rewards Datamined for Summer 2025 - Banshee and Chess Transmog

With the 11.1.7 PTR comes a new round of items flagged for the Trading Post in the next few months, including many Forsaken weapons and Banshee armor!

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How To Get Resplendent Sparks in Diablo 4 Season 8

Resplendent Sparks in Diablo 4 Season 8 are very important for players looking to craft a Mythic Unique, but where can this rare material be obtained from?

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Enhancement Shaman Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? Wordup, our Enhancement Shaman writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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How to Disable the 'Drunk' Effect in Zul'Gurub - Classic Anniversary

Some Spiders in the Zul'Gurub raid can poison players and impair their vision. Here are a few ways you can disable the "Drunk" effect on the Classic Anniversary servers!

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Turbo Boost: Valorstones Become Warbound-Transferrable at 25% Penalty

With the Turbo Boost coming on May 13th, Valorstones will become Warbound-transferrable for the remainder of Season Two... though with the premium price of a 25% penalty on the transferred currency.

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Lilith Fight Worse Than Ever In Diablo 4 Season 8

The Echo of Lilith fight is notorious due to unfair and laggy mechanics, forced phasing, and other issues, but Season 8's changes have only made it worse!

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The Legacy of Leeroy Jenkins - 20th Anniversary

One of the most popular World of Warcraft clips of all time was originally uploaded to Warcraftmovies.com on May 11, 2005, making today the 20th anniversary of Leeroy Jenkins!

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Windwalker Monk Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? Babylonius, our Windwalker Monk writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Holy Paladin Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? HolyClarius, our Holy Paladin writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Protection Warrior Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? Nomeratur, our Protection Warrior writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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1-Hour Maintenance on May 13th - Season of Discovery & Classic Anniversary Realms

Blizzard has announced a 1-hour maintenance window for all Classic servers, beginning on May 13th at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

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1-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 13th - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced a one-hour maintenance for Cataclysm Classic, scheduled for May 13th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (May 14th at 3:00 a.m. CEST).

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The Story of Lorewalking: Xal'atath in Patch 11.1.7

In patch 11.1.7, we take a trip with Lorewalker Cho to relive the history of Xal'atath during her time as the Blade of the Black Empire!

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Blizzard Reveals Berserk x Diablo Collaboration Inspirations

In a new video release on the Diablo YouTube channel, Diablo 4 developers got a chance to talk about their favorite Berserk characters, highlighting the process and passion put into the Diablo x Berserk collaboration, which is active right now!

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Affliction Warlock Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? Kalamazi, our Affliction Warlock writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Additional Resurrections For Hardcore Deaths Due to DDoS - Classic Anniversary

Blizzard has revived several additional Hardcore characters from the Doomhowl server, who were lost as a result of DDoS attacks on April 24th and May 11th.

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Devastation Evoker Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Looking back on the War Within so far, how has each spec fared? Preheat, our Devastation Evoker writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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The War Within Weekly Scheduled Maintenance from 7:00 - 11:00 AM

In anticipation of the Turbo Boost going live, World of Warcraft will be down for longer than normal maintenance on Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 11:00 AM (PDT).

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New Rewards for Arathi Highlands Campaign in Patch 11.1.7 - Faerin's Shoulders, Faction Tabards

With the Patch 11.1.7 PTR, we've datamined the models for the Arathi Highlands Campaign Rewards which includes new faction tabards and transmog of Faerin Lothar's shoulders.

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The Story of Lorewalking: Ethereals in Patch 11.1.7

In patch 11.1.7, we take a trip with Lorewalker Cho to recount the history of the Ethereals, and contemplate their relationship to the Brokers!

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Recolored Tier 2 Sets in Patch 11.1.7 - Druid, Mage, Priest, Warlock Tunic Variants

Tier 2 sets will receive a hellish color variant with the Greedy Emissary event in Patch 11.1.7, and Druids, Mages, Priests and Warlocks will also enjoy a variant with tunics instead of robes!

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Turbo Boost Event Now Live - Puzzling Cartel Chips, Crafted Gear Boosts, and More!

The Turbo Boost Event is now live introducing Puzzling Cartel Chips, Crafted Gear Boosts, and more!

Puzzling Cartel Chip Myth Track Gear Requirements NOT Account Wide

The Puzzling Cartel Chips system is now live and we've confirmed that the Puzzling Cartel Chip requirements for Myth track gear are not account wide.

Where to Pick Up Weekly Puzzling Cartel Chip Quest in Dornogal

The Turbo Boost event is now live on NA servers, and you can pick up the Puzzling Cartel Chip quest by the bank building in Dornogal!

Triple Threat Title Now Available - Complete Keys as Every Role to Unlock

With Turbo Boost starting today, Blizzard has hotfixed in the new Triple Threat title. To earn it, you must every +10s as each different role to earn the Enterprising Dungeon Master achievement.

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Unlock Hot Sauce Raid Consumable Buff at Gallagio Loyalty Renown Rank 12

This week, players can spice up their consumables and gain increased combat power inside the Liberation of Undermine raid by unlocking Incontinental Hot Sauce upon reaching Rank 12 on the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club renown track!

Alt-Friendly Flying Option Added to Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta!

In the latest build of the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta, Blizzard has added the , which appears to allow players to purchase Pandaria flying for their alts!

Best Puzzling Cartel Chip Purchases for All Classes in the War Within Season 2

If you're looking to make the most of your Puzzling Cartel Chips in the War Within Season 2, then we've compiled the best purchase recommendations for each specialization, direct from our Class Guide Writers.

No Secret Titles in Diablo 4's Season 8 - Destroyer Rewards Instead

With the Seasonal Journey changes in Season 7 and 8, players can easily get confused with the title reward changes, begging the question: where did the Secret Titles go?

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Feral Druid 3% Buff No Longer Missing from Most Recent Class Tuning

With this week's weekly maintenance, Blizzard has confirmed that the 3% Feral Druid buff missing from last week's class tuning is now live.

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PvP Hotfix Tuning for Warrior's Wrecking Throw and Shattering Throw

Blizzard has made some adjustments to Warrior's Wrecking Throw and Shattering Throw in PvP reducing their effectiveness against shields.

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Reminder: Exchange Crests at Item Upgrade Vendor

With the launch of the Turbo Boost Event, players can now exchange as many Undermine Crests as they want from the upgrade vendor in Dornogol without having to worry about Crest caps.

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Gilded of the Undermine Discounted Upgrades Check Highest Item Level for Each Slot

With the Turbo Boost now live, unlocking discounted account-wide upgrades with the Gilded of the Undermine achievement is easier to earn than ever before, though players may be surprised to see some items not receiving a discount.

Patch 11.1.7 PTR Development Notes for May 13th - Greedy Emissary Event Testing

Blizzard has released updated development notes for the Patch 11.1.7 PTR which includes testing for the upcoming Greedy Emissary event.

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Legion Expansion Meta Achievement Removed in Latest Patch 11.1.7 PTR - Delayed for Remix?

While datamined in early Patch 11.1.7 PTR builds, it appears the new Legion Meta Achievement has been removed in the latest PTR build suggesting it might be delayed for a future patch.

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Mogu’shan Vaults Raid Testing Schedule - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard has announced the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Mogu’shan Vaults Raid Testing Schedule weekends!

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Rise of the Red Dawn Questline in Patch 11.1.7 - Rewards and Playthrough (Story Spoilers)

One feature coming in Patch 11.1.7 is the Rise of the Red Dawn questline. In this post, we've documented the rewards you can obtain from this questline, and a complete playthrough of it. Story spoilers!

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Classic Timewalking Now Live - Normal Liberation of Undermine Cache

The Classic Timewalking weekly event is now available with the May 13th weekly reset! Complete dungeons for a Normal (636 ilvl) Cache of Undermine Treasures and check out all the new items from this recent Timewalking addition.

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Restoration Druid Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Voulk, our Restoration Druid writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Completion Rates for Mythic+ Dungeons - Week 10 of The War Within Season 2

We're looking at the completion rates for Week 10 of The War Within Season 2 dungeons. For this analysis, data was provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Hunter Creeping Towards the Top 5 - Classic Phase 4 Blackwing Lair DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 13th for Phase 4 of Classic Fresh in Blackwing Lair. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Blackwing Lair statistics.

How to Recraft Items for Extra Item Level During Turbo Boost

With Turbo Boost starting, you can increase your crafted items' item level to 681 using the new Gilded Augmentation Matrix. Let's see how to obtain Augmentation Matrices and how to use them when crafting items.

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Fire Mage Aiming Top 4 - Cataclysm Classic Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 13th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Black Screen of Death Teleports Players to Frustration in Diablo 4 Season 8

After the release of Diablo 4 Season 8, many players have been reporting instability with the game, this time being a graphical crash upon teleporting!

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Arcane Mage Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Porom, our Arcane Mage writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

Fury Warrior Soars to the Top - Season of Discovery Scarlet Enclave DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 13th for Phase 8 of Season of Discovery in Scarlet Enclave. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Scarlet Enclave statistics.

Skill Buffs, Item Tuning, and More in Diablo 4's Newest Datamined Patch Changes

We've datamined the new changes in the Diablo 4 Patch 2.2.1 Patch, including Skill changes, Item and Aspect tuning, and more!

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Delver's Bounty Turbo Boost Buffs - More Gilded Crests and Valorstones, Massive Brann Experience

The Delver's Map treasure from Delves has received significant buffs with the Turbo Boost event, including more Gilded Crests, a lot of Valorstones, and a Big Wheel of Cheese!

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Raven of the Tree Returns by Popular Demand in Diablo 4 Season 8

With the new Diablo 4 patch for Season 8, Blizzard has added the Raven of the Tree to every major city, making Whisper turn-ins more convenient than ever!

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Marksmanship Hunter Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Azortharion, our Marksmanship Hunter writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Crown Of Lucion Re-Enabled On Live Servers - Diablo 4 Season 8

After the Crown of Lucion issues earlier in Diablo 4 Season 8, Blizzard has now made a post on the forums officially re-enabling the unique!

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Augmentation Leaves The Last Spot - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 10

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of May 6th on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Civilian Kul Tiran and Zandalari Sets - Battle for Azeroth Timewalking Rewards in Patch 11.1.7

Battle for Azeroth Timewalking is coming in Patch 11.1.7, and some of the new rewards purchasable with Timewarped Badges are 4 civilian sets for both Kul Tirans and Zandalari!

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Mistweaver Monk Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

JuneMW, our Mistweaver Monk writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Protection Paladin Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Lincoln, our Protection Paladin writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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World of Warcraft Player Housing Pre-Release Review Compilation

Content Creators were given a first look at Midnight's player housing and here's a compilation of their reviews and hands on experiences!

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Blizzard Talks Season 9 PTR in Next Campfire Chat - Balance Updates, Dungeon Escalation, and More

Blizzard has announced the Season 9 PTR Campfire Chat livestream, where they will discuss the Sins of the Horadrim season, the new Dungeon Escalation activity, balance changes, and more!

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Possible Vendor for Dungeon Drops - WoW Player Housing Interview with Preach and Dratnos

Dratnos and Preach interviewed Design Leads on Housing Toby Ragaini and Jay Hwang on the upcoming Player Housing feature in Midnight!

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Lights, Lore, and Guillotines: Interactable Decor in Taliesin & Evitel's WoW Player Housing First Look

Taliesin & Evitel previewed a first look at the upcoming Player Housing feature in Midnight with Principal Designer & Housing Lead Jesse Kurlancheek!

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Blood Death Knight Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Mandl, our Blood DK writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Pet Battles Now Available, Raid Testing Coming May 16th - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

The latest build of the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta is now available, and includes Pet Battles with Raid testing coming tomorrow!

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Class, Quest, & User Interface Issues - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues List Update

Blizzard has updated their Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues list to include additional Class, Quest, & User Interface issues.

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How Many Shouts is Too Many? State of Barbarians in Diablo 4 Season 8

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, starting with Barbarian! With too many mandatory shouts and a meta that doesn't even focus on their own power, will Barbarians thrive without more playstyle diversity?

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Player Housing in WoW is Even Better Than Expected - Playtest Review with Preach Gaming

In a newly released video, Preach gives us a review of Player Housing after being one of the first to playtest the feature - take a look at what's good and what's still being worked on!

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Jump Puzzles, Mazes, The Options Are Endless - Dratnos Hands-On Experience with Player Housing

Dratnos tried out an alpha build of Player Housing during the 30th Anniversary event in Boston. He shared his experience with the system and insights on how customization and interior decoration will work, as well as their options.

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Turbo Boost Warm Up Week - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 10

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of May 6th during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Giant Homes and Creativity with Decorations: SoulSoBreezy's Hands-On Player Housing Experience

SoulSoBreezy tried out an alpha build of Player Housing during the 30th Anniversary event in Boston. He shares his experiences and first impressions on the system, including customizations and decorations!

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WoW Weekly: Turbo Boost Now Live, Winds of Mysterious Fortune Last Chance & More

This week in WoW, the Turbo Boost Event has officially launched, it's the last week of the Winds of Mysterious Fortune event and more.

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Esfand Player Housing Interview - Expanding Player Agency & Expression

In yet another player housing interview, Esfand interviewed Principal Game Designer Jesse Kurlancheek and Game Producer Rachel Bussone, discussing the potential for player agency and expression with the new system coming in the Midnight expansion.

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Libraries, Limits & Load Screens: Taliesin & Evitel's Player Housing Interview

Expanding on their initial first look at Player Housing, Taliesin & Evitel interviewed Principal Game Designer Jesse Kurlancheek and Game Producer Rachel Bussone, discussing interactive book libraries, loading screens, neighborhoods and more.

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Too Much Complexity Means Players Aren't Playing: State of Druids in Diablo 4 Season 8

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, and today is Druid! Too many conflicting build requirements ratchet up the complexity for Druids - and are likely driving players away from the class.

PSA: Make Sure Your Character is in Primary Spec Before Copying Over - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

PSA - make sure that your character is in its primary specialization before copying it over to the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta!

Mogu’shan Vaults Raid Testing Now Live - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard has begun the first Mogu’shan Vaults Raid test weekend on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta!

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The War Within Hotfixes for May 16th - Ret Paladin and Marks Hunter Bug Fixes

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

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Game Director Responds to Buggy Patch 11.1.5 Launch, Interview with PC Gamer

In an interview with PC Gamer, World of Warcraft Senior Game Director Ion Hazzikostas responded to criticisms of the bug riddled and time-gated Patch 11.1.5 launch, saying "It's not the experience our players are expecting or deserve."

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Could DOOM be the Next Diablo 4 IP Crossover?

With the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages, we have to wonder - could DOOM be the next Diablo 4 IP collaboration?

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The Newest Class Feels Neglected: State of the Spiritborn in Diablo 4 Season 8

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, and today is Spiritborn! As the newest class added to the game, many Spiritborn players feel neglected - with only a few Seasons to iterate on, the class has had much less time to refine itself than others.

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Breakflip Player Housing Interview - HOAs and Technical Limitations

In a player housing interview, French news site Breakflip reveals a few more details, including technical limitations, functional pieces of décor, and potential features allowing players to police their own neighborhood communities.

How to Summon Gahz'ranka & Obtain the Tome of Polymorph: Turtle - Classic Anniversary

Players with high enough Fishing skill, and the right lure can summon a secret boss in Zul'Gurub, with a special loot table!

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Havoc Demon Hunter Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Shadarek, our Havoc Demon Hunter writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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"Employee of the Month" Title Still a Mystery Almost 3 Months Into Undermine(d)

We're almost three months into exploring Patch 11.1, and one title in particular is still eluding collectors and secret finders alike - could Employee of the Month be the most difficult title we've seen yet?

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Subtlety Rogue Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Fuu1, our Subtlety Rogue writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Potential 11.1.7 Timewalking Vendor Rewards? Unused Weapon Tints and Models from WoD, Legion, and Cata Datamined

Over the years, WoW has amassed a collection of fantastic weapon designs and colors that have never been available to players.

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Minion Builds Lack Direction in More Ways than One: State of the Necromancer in Diablo 4 Season 8

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, and today is Necromancer! While Necromancers have been riding high the last few seasons, their most popular build - Minions - still suffers from a clear lack of direction.

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Balance Druid Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Tettles, our Balance Druid writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Destruction Warlock Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Loozy, our Destruction Warlock writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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1-Hour Maintenance on May 20th - Season of Discovery & Classic Anniversary Realms

Blizzard has announced a 1-hour maintenance window for all Classic servers, beginning on May 20th at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

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1-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 20th - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced a one-hour maintenance for Cataclysm Classic, scheduled for May 20th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (May 21st at 3:00 a.m. CEST).

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Survival Hunter Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

DoolB, our Survival Hunter writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Buy Mats Now to Obtain the Voidfire Deathcycle Mount in Revisited Horrific Visions

One of the most awaited features of Revisited Horrific Visions is that players can finally obtain the Voidfire Deathcycle mount, the purple and final felcycle! Learn how to get it in this post, which will involve gathering materials in both Visions of Stormwind and Orgrimmar.

When Will Specializations be Updated? State of the Rogue in Diablo 4 Season 8

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, and today is Rogue! While Rogues currently have one S-Tier build to revel in, the core of the class - like Specializations - is still in need of some work.

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Zepla Player Housing Preview - Bigger, Better, and More Expressive than Ever

During the 30th Anniversary event in Boston, Twitch streamer and MMO content creator Zepla previewed player housing in WoW, giving us a rundown on what is shaping up to be the best system of its kind!

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Last Chance for the Winds of Mysterious Fortune Leveling Event - Stockpile Experience Potions

The Winds of Mysterious Fortune event is ending with this week's weekly reset. Although the event is going away, the experience potions are not, so stock up!

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What's New in Revisited Horrific Visions - No Limited Entry, Three New Masks, New Upgrade System and More

The Revisited Horrific Visions event is coming live this week, bringing players back to the iconic content from Battle for Azeroth. Check out what's new in Revisited Horrific Visions on this post!

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The War Within Weekly Scheduled Maintenance from 7:00 - 8:00 AM

World of Warcraft will be undergoing regularly scheduled maintenance on Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 8:00 AM (PDT), prior to the weekly reset.

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Nightclub Neighborhoods and 3rd Party Decorators - llamatodd Interview with Paul Kubit and Kat Dolan

Content creator llamatodd had the opportunity to interview Associate Director Paul Kubit and Senior UI Artist Kat Dolan. They discuss differences from the FFXIV lottery system, lessons from Garrisons, and ideas for thematic neighborhoods.

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Retribution Paladin Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Bolas, our Retribution Paladin writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

Corruption Helm Enchants from Revisited Horrific Visions - Effects and How to Obtain

With the Revisited Horrific Visions coming this week in Patch 11.1.5, one of the new features players will want to chase are the new Corruption enchants, new versions of several Battle for Azeroth corruption effects!

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The War Within Dungeon Event Now Live - Heroic (649 ilvl) Liberation of Undermine Cache

The War Within Dungeon Event returns for the May 20th reset, allowing players to complete four Mythic dungeons to earn a Heroic Cache of Undermine Treasures.

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Corruptions and Tech Tree Timegated for Week 1 - Revisited Horrific Visions are Timegated

Revisited Horrific Visions are out today, but unfortunately the system is timegated with no Greater Corruptions available and with the Tech Tree limited for week 1.

Increase the Liberation of Undermine Raid Buff to +12% at Gallagio Loyalty Renown Rank 13

Following the bug fix, all players can now reach Rank 13 on the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club raid renown track, unlocking Loyal Customer: Black and increasing the raid-wide damage and healing buff to +12%!

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Best Corruption Enchants from Horrific Visions for All Classes in the War Within Season 2

Unsure what Corruption Enchant to buy from Horrific Visions Revisited in the War Within Season 2? We've compiled the best recommendations for each specialization, direct from our Class Guide Writers.

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Revisited Horrific Visions Official Preview - New Challenges and Rewards

Blizzard has released their official preview of the new Revisited Horrific Visions highlighting the new challenges, rewards, and achievements.

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New Chimera Mount and Transmog - Emerald Inferno Pack Now Available for $30

Looking for a mean, green transmog? The new Emerald Inferno Pack is now available for $30 and includes the Felborn Cormaera, Lavaborn Emerald Attire, and Fel Inferno Helm!

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Prioritize Unlocking Tributes in Horrific Visions - Elite Extermination is OP

Revisited Horrific Visions are now live, and you should aim to unlock the Tributes as fast as possible since Elite Extermination will help you last longer in visions!

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Get Your Zul'Gurub Trinket From Hazza'rah in the Edge of Madness

Every two weeks, the Edge of Madness boss in Zul'Gurub rotates out, and this week, players can take on the witch doctor, Hazza'rah!

Soridormi Makes Solo Visions Harder - Massively Increases Enemy Health

Players looking to breeze through Horrific Visions should ignore Soridormi entirely - bringing her as a helper massively increases mob health.

Will Enlightenment Interactions Lead to Mass Nerfs? State of the Sorcerer in Diablo 4 Season 8

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, and the last is Sorcerer! While currently Enlightenment interactions are letting Sorcerers breeze through the Pit, will this lead to nerfs for the class in the future?

4th Puzzling Cartel Chip Now Available: Requires Previous Week's Quest Completed

With this weekly reset, players can now earn their 4th total Puzzling Cartel Chip, however you must have completed last week's Cartel Chip quest first.

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5 Masks Available This Week in Horrific Vision of Stormwind

There are 5 masks available this week in the Horrific Vision of Stormwind! Make sure to collect them all before next week!

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Patch 11.1.7 PTR Development Notes - Stamina Now on Belt

Blizzard has announced that the new belt in Patch 11.1.7 will now come with Stamina in today's PTR development notes.

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How to Obtain Mounts in the Horrific Vision of Stormwind - Void-Scarred Gryphon, Horse, Swarmite

The Revisited Horrific Vision of Stormwind is now live for the week, and many new secrets have been added to the iconic location. In this post, we learn how to obtain 3 new mounts from exploring the vision!

Mogu’shan Vaults Boss Issues - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

As the first raid test weekend for Mogu’shan Vaults on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta comes to an end, Blizzard has shared their Known Issues list for this raid.

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Horrific Vision Cosmetics No Longer Timegated

The 3 week timegate preventing players to purchase the Horrific Vision cosmetics has been removed!

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Discipline Priest Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

AutomaticJak, our DIscipline Priest writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Completion Rates for Mythic+ Dungeons - Week 11 of The War Within Season 2

We're looking at the completion rates for Week 11 of The War Within Season 2 dungeons. For this analysis, data was provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Vengeance Demon Hunter Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Itamae, our Vengeance Demon Hunter writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Enhancement Shaman Overtakes Fire Mage - Classic Anniversary Phase 4 Blackwing Lair DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 20th for Phase 4 of Classic Fresh in Blackwing Lair. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Blackwing Lair statistics.

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Demonology Warlock Takes Both Top Spots - Cataclysm Classic Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 20th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Pre-order World of Warcraft: Blood Ties by Christie Golden — World of Warcraft — Blizzard News

Pre-orders are now available for World of Warcraft: Blood Ties, an original novel by Christie Golden coming November 18th. Follow Arator has he seeks to reconcile his parents' legacy while investigating a long-abandoned Legion base in this prequel to the upcoming Midnight Expansion.

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AWC & MDI War Within Season 2 Global Finals Start May 23!

Tune in to see the culmination of this season of WoW Esports with the Arena World Championship (AWC) Grand Finals starting this weekend May 23rd and the Mythic Dungeon International (MDI) Finals beginning next weekend May 30th.

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Marksmanship Hunter Sneaks Into the Top 3 - Season of Discovery Scarlet Enclave DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 20th for Phase 8 of Season of Discovery in Scarlet Enclave. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Scarlet Enclave statistics.

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Stuck Quest Objectives in Horrific Visions Revisited Fixed in Latest Hotfix

Blizzard has deployed a hotfix addressing reports that quest objectives in Horrific Visions Revisited were unable to be completed.

Pick Up +100 Sanity Potions in Horrific Visions

Potions in Horrific Visions are not random and you can make sure to pick up the +100 sanity potions every time to have better runs!

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Player Feedback Solicited Directly In-Game in Diablo 4 Survey

Some users on Reddit have encountered a player survey in Diablo 4, asking for feedback on the current Season and the future of Diablo - take a look!

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Brewmaster Monk Vengeance Overpowered - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

As the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta continues on, players have discovered that the Brewmaster Monk's Vengeance passive has been over-performing.

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Void-Scarred Gryphon Mount Requirements Updated on Live Servers

The Void-Scarred Gryphon Mount in the Horrific Vision of Stormwind requires completing a food-related puzzle. The instructions of said puzzle changed from PTR to Live, and we have the new requirements!

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Retribution Rising and Reclaiming Undermine - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 11

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of May 13th on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Impact of Turbo Boost Item Level Increases - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 11

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of May 13th during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Preservation Evoker Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Voulk, our Preservation Evoker writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Learn How to Obtain Hidden Buffs in the Vision of Stormwind

In Revisited Horrific Visions, you can snag random buffs depending on whether certain buildings are accessible or not. Learn how to obtain these buffs in the Vision of Stormwind in this post!

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20 Years of Warcraft: Meeting Players Where They Are

In a presentation at the Nordic Game conference, Senior Game Director Ion Hazzikostas discussed the way World of Warcraft design philosophies have changed over the years and how it's set them up for many more years to come.

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Blizzard's Plans to Restrict Combat Addon Capabilities - Game Director Interview with PC Gamer

In an interview with PC Gamer, Senior Game Director Ion Hazzikostas expanded on World of Warcraft's newfound philosophy on informational combat addons and exactly what kind of capabilities won't make the cut.

No More Tracking Cooldowns of Party in Future - Game Director Interview with PC Gamer

In an interview with PC Gamer, Senior Game Director Ion Hazzikostas expanded on World of Warcraft's newfound philosophy on informational combat addons and exactly what kind of capabilities won't make the cut.

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Blizzard Reveals Diablo 4 Season 9 - Campfire Chat Liveblog

The Diablo 4 Season 9 PTR Campfire Chat livestream will begin shortly. Here, we will summarize all of the latest content, features, and quality-of-life improvements coming to Diablo 4 on the Season 9 PTR!

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Worgen Decorations We'd Love to See in Player Housing - Our Top 5

We're diving into the Worgen aesthetic to see which existing decorations deserve to be available for Player Housing - between bunk beds, beautiful artwork, and stained glass windows, here's our wish list!

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Massive Overpower Nerfs, Rune and Material Drops Buffed - Season 9 PTR Patch Notes

Blizzard has released initial patch notes for the Season 9 PTR of Diablo 4, including nerfs to Overpower and buffs to Runeword and Material drops.

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Horadrim Return in Season 9 of Diablo 4 - New Features, Powers, and Changes

Blizzard released an in-depth blog post covering all the information for Diablo 4's Season 9 PTR Content for Sins of the Horadrim, including patch notes.

Challenge Mode Dungeons, Battlegrounds, & PvP Season Testing - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard has updated the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta to include Challenge Mode Dungeons, the Battlegrounds of Temple of Kotmogu and Silvershard Mines, PvP Season Testing, and Dual Specialization!

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Shadow Priest Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Ellipsis, our Shadow Priest writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

The Latest Borrowed Power System is Coming in D4 Season 9 - And It's More Complex Than Ever

Horadric Spells are special, new, customizable spells for Season 9 that allow for unique ways to combine effects using Catalysts, Infusions, and Arcana.

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New Uniques for Minion Necromancer, Hydra Sorcerer - All New Additions in Diablo 4 Season 9

Every class is getting one new Unique item in Diablo 4 Season 9 - from Minion Gloves for Necromancers to a Hydra Amulet for Sorcerers, here's everything coming in the new Season!

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Healing During Pet Battles Broken - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues List Update

Blizzard has updated the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues list to include additional Class spells, Healing in Pet Battles, and quest bugs.

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D.O.G. Tech Now Appears to Be Fixed in Mythic+ - Workshop Now Harder

The MDI Group stage approved strategy of preventing the D.O.G. jumps in Workshop now appears to be fixed, making the key harder to time.

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May 22nd Hotfixes - Retribution, Hellcaller, & Unholy Death Knight Pets

Blizzard has released new hotfixes for Horrific Visions, as well as Retribution Paladins, Hellcaller Warlocks, and Unholy Death Knight pets.

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Upcoming Class Tuning with the Weekly Reset - Many PvE and PvP Changes

Blizzard has published new class tuning coming with the weekly reset on May 27th, buffing Augmentation and Preservation Evokers, Survival Hunters, Frost Mages, Holy Paladins, Shadow Priests, Subtlety Rogues, Restoration Shaman, Destruction Warlocks, and Fury Warriors, alongside a several other PvP-specific adjustments.

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Restoration Shaman Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Theun, our Restoration Shaman writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Fire Mage Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Preheat, our Fire Mage writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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WoW Weekly: Horrific Visions Revisted, MDI & AWC Finals, WoW: Blood Ties Prequel Novel Pre-Order & More

This week in WoW, Horrific Visions Revisited officially launched, MDI & AWC Finals begins, pre-order the WoW: Blood Ties prequel novel to Midnight, and more.

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Huge Nerfs to Masterworking Costs Finally Coming to Diablo 4 Season 8

Players gave feedback, and Blizzard listened - Masterworking costs will finally be nerfed in Diablo 4 Season 8!

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Patch Day Bugs, Fun-Detected Nerfs - But Why Tho? Interview with Paul Kubit and Maria Hamilton

Media outlet But Why Tho? had the chance to interview Associate Game Director Paul Kubit and Associate Design Director Maria Hamilton. They discussed aspects of the upcoming Lorewalking feature, launch bugs for NA servers, Fun-Detected Nerfs, and more.

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Huge Buffs to Ancestral Drops and Greater Affixes in Diablo 4 Season 9

In the recent Season 9 Campfire Chat, Blizzard has announced that the quality of items will scale with Torment Difficulties, leading to more Ancestrals!

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Massive Class Changes Coming in Diablo 4 Season 9 - All Datamined PTR Changes

We've datamined the new changes in the Diablo 4 Patch 2.3 Season 9 PTR Patch, including Skill changes, Item and Aspect tuning, and more!

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Midsummer Fire Festival Achievement and Transmog Updates in Patch 11.1.7

More holiday updates on the Patch 11.1.7 PTR include new Midsummer Fire Festival achievements and transmog!

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Large Scale Nerfs To Almost All Tempering Affixes In Diablo 4 Season 9

The Diablo 4 Season 9 PTR patch is available for download and changes Tempering Manuals drastically, including many large Nerfs to Additive damage types.

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Feral Druid Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Guiltyas, our Feral Druid writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Brewmaster Monk Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Sinzhu, our Brewmaster Monk writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Legendary Aspects Looking at Big Reworks in Diablo 4 Season 9

With Diablo 4 Season 9's PTR coming up fast, Blizzard has announced that several existing Legendary Aspects are getting either a large tuning pass or completely reworked - take a look at which ones are affected.

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Unused Weapon Colors We'd Love to See Added to Legion Remix

With Legion Remix coming in late 2025, it's a great opportunity for Blizzard to finally make unused models and tints available to players! MoP Remix did a fantastic job adding unused tints as rewards, so we're taking a closer look at unobtainable weapons from the Legion expansion!

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Glyph of the Strix Marksmanship Hunter Customization Discovered in Patch 11.1.7

Marksmanship Hunters rejoice, a new Glyph of the Strix has been discovered on the Patch 11.1.7 PTR, allowing the Spotting Eagle to take on the form of an owl!

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Outlaw Rogue Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

JustGuy, our Outlaw Rogue writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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2-Hour Maintenance on May 27th - Season of Discovery & Classic Anniversary Realms

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance window for all Classic servers, beginning on May 27th at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 27th - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced a two-hour maintenance for Cataclysm Classic, scheduled for May 27th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (May 28th at 3:00 a.m. CEST).

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Existing Uniques Buffed in Diablo 4 Season 9 PTR

With the sweeping changes coming to Basic Skills and Overpower, Blizzard took the opportunity to tune existing Uniques for Diablo 4's Season 9 - take a look at the changes!

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Legendary Runes Drop More Frequently in Diablo 4's Season 9

Legendary Runes should see a slight buff in drop rate for Diablo 4 Season 9, making it easier for players to snag the specific Runes they need for crafting or use.

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Transform into a K'thir or Sethrak with Battle for Azeroth Timewalking Toys

In the newest Patch 11.1.7 Legacy of Arathor PTR build, two new toys were added to the Battle for Azeroth Timewalking Vendor, allowing you to transform into a K'thir or a Sethrak!

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Frost Death Knight Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Khazak, our Frost DK writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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The War Within Weekly Scheduled Maintenance from 7:00 - 9:00 AM

World of Warcraft will be undergoing regularly scheduled maintenance on Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 9:00 AM (PDT), prior to the weekly reset.

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Lorewalking Foreshadowing the Return of an Old, Dealer Companion? Story Spoilers

During the Lorewalking campaigns of Patch 11.1.7, the Ethereal stories end up with some new developments, linking an old companion of ours to the Ethereals, likely foreshadowing their return in the near future. Let's explore these clues. Spoilers for Patch 11.1.7 lorewalking quests!

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Beast Mastery Hunter Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Tarlo, our Beast Mastery Hunter writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Demonology Warlock Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Not, our Demonology Warlock writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Greater Corruption Enchants Now Available - Requires At Least 4 Clears

The quest to unlock Greater Corruption enchants is now available and will require at least 4 clear of Horrific Visions.

Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch Coming July 1st, Full Release July 21st

Blizzard has announced that Mists of Pandaria Classic will be released on July 21st, with the pre-patch arriving three weeks earlier, on July 1st!

All Faceless Masks in the Revisited Horrific Vision of Orgrimmar

In Revisited Horrific Visions, you can use Faceless Masks, which increase the difficulty of Horrific Visions but give you higher rewards in exchange. In this post, learn how to obtain all Faceless Masks from the Revisited Vision of Orgrimmar!

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Earn a Level 85 Character Boost in Mists of Pandaria Classic By Defeating Balnazzar in Season of Discovery

From now until June 30th, players can earn a free Level 85 Character Boost on the Classic Progression servers by defeating the first boss of the Scarlet Enclave raid in Season of Discovery, Balnazaar.

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New Green Astral Cloud Serpent from Pandaren Starting Experience in MoP Classic - Shaohao's Sage Serpent

Today's MoP Classic release announcement confirmed Shaohao's Sage Serpent will be coming to retail for those players that complete the MoP Classic Pandaren starting experience by July 30th.

Get the Void-Scarred Wolf Mount and More! - All Mounts in the Horrific Vision of Orgrimmar

You can get the Void Scarred Wolf Mount and more in the Horrific Vision of Orgimmar this week!

Get Up to 30% Off Select Game Services Through June 16th - Cataclysm Classic

From now through June 16th, players can get up to 30% off select game services in Cataclysm Classic!

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Scarlet Enclave Player Buffs Starting June 3rd

Beginning on June 3rd, player-characters will receive a 5% increase to their damage, healing, and health within the Scarlet Enclave raid in Season of Discovery.

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Gallywix Nerfs - Liberation of Undermine Hotfixes

With the weekly reset, Gallywix has been nerfed on non-Mythic difficulties.

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Behind the Scenes Look at the Dastardly Duos Event Coming June 3rd

Blizzard has released a behind the scenes video of the new Dastardly Duos Event coming June 3rd. Learn how developers built the new event including their inspirations, powerups, and all the new rewards.

Horadric Strongrooms Bugged and Other Known Issues on D4 Season 9 PTR

Blizzard has released their Known Issues Post for the now live Season 9 PTR and includes many bugs with Horadric Strongrooms, Classes, and Tempering.

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Joyous Journeys 50% Experience Buff Returns - Cataclysm Classic

For a limited time, players will gain a 50% experience bonus on all characters with the experience buff in Cataclysm Classic!

No Catch Up for Puzzling Cartel Chips - Only One Dinar Quest Per Week

As players look forward to earning Puzzling Cartel Chips, we've learned that characters which fail to complete the Turbo-Boost quest each week will not be offered any kind of catch up and are still limited to earning just one additional dinar each week.

Materials for Void-Crystal Panther Mount Now Available in Horrific Vision of Orgimmar

Start collecting the Materials for the Void-Crystal Panther mount in the Horrific Vision of Orgimmar!

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Season of Discovery Development Will Slow Down, Work on Next Major WoW Classic Project Begins

Blizzard has decided to slow down the development of Season of Discovery in favor of moving on to the next major WoW Classic project.

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Brawl With the Blues - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Whether you want to help test Mists of Pandaria Classic or just seek vengeance on the developers for every nerf your class has ever experienced, Brawl with the Blues could be the event for you!

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Level 85 Character Boosts CAN be Used on Monks - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has clarified that level 85 character boosts can be used on non-Pandaren Monks, once the Mists of Pandaria Classic pre-patch releases on July 1st!

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The War Within Hotfixes for May 27th - Expected Class Tuning & Non-Mythic Gallywix Nerfs

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for May 27th which includes the expected class tuning coming with the weekly reset as well as the non-Mythic Gallywix Nerfs previously reported.

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Guaranteed Augment Runes at Gallagio Loyalty Renown Rank 14

Upon reaching Rank 14 on the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club renown track this week, the Busted Rune Dispenser will be fixed, guaranteeing at least one Crystallized Augment Rune and a chance to get even more!

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Hunter Climbs the Ranks - Classic Anniversary Phase 4 Blackwing Lair DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 27th for Phase 4 of Classic Fresh in Blackwing Lair. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Blackwing Lair statistics.

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Shadow Priest Overtakes the Hybrids - Cataclysm Classic Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 27th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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June 2025 Trading Post Rewards - 2 New Mounts and Colorful Beach Chair

Blizzard has revealed the June 2025 Trading Post rewards which includes 2 new mounts and a colorful beach chair!

June 2025 Reward for Completing Traveler's Log - Molten Cormaera Mount

The bonus reward for completing the Traveler's Log in January 2025 is the Molten Cormaera.

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Retribution Paladin Bonks into Second Place - Season of Discovery Scarlet Enclave DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of May 27th for Phase 8 of Season of Discovery in Scarlet Enclave. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Scarlet Enclave statistics.

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All Horadric Jewels Players Can Use in Diablo 4 Season 9

With the announcement of Diablo 4 Season 9, Horadric Jewels herald the return of special Socketable Jewels, which interact with the Seasonal Powers.

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Consolidated Top 4 - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 12

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of May 20th on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

What Happens to My Character at the End of Season of Discovery? Character Transfers Unlikely

While the future of this Seasonal experiment is still undetermined, character transfers from Season of Discovery to other versions of WoW are unlikely.

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Hidden 10% Buffs in the Vision of Orgrimmar

In Revisited Horrific Visions, you can snag random buffs depending on whether certain NPCs appear in the vision. Learn how to obtain these buffs in the Vision of Orgrimmar in this post!

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Free Respecs of Horrific Visions Talents

Players can respec their Horrific Vision talent tree whenever they want!

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Loremaster Library: Dastardly Duos - What Makes These Villains So Dastardly?

Curious about all the bosses coming in the Dastardly Duos event on June 3rd? Learn what makes these villains so dastardly with Blizzard's Loremaster, Sean Copeland, and community lore expert, PlatinumWoW.

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Fan-Favorite Boss Astaroth Returns in Diablo 4's Season 9

Astaroth is a favorite boss fight of many, being the final fight of Act 2, and now he's back and badder than ever, filling the role of top dog in Season 9!

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Enjoy a Faster Playstyle With These Blood Death Knight Changes - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Out of all the tanks from Cataclysm to Mist of Pandaria Classic, the Blood Death Knight is receiving the fewest changes, but its overall playstyle will speed up!

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Encrypted Patch 11.2.5 Internal Test Build on WoWDev Servers

Blizzard has updated one of their internal servers with an encrypted Patch 11.2.5 build! Clearly looking quite a ways forward from our current season, it's unlikely to be available on the PTR, though may be a test ground for future Addon or Player Housing changes.

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Mythic Gallywix Nerfed! - Liberation of Undermine Hotfixes

Mythic Gallywix has been nerfed today which should make achieving Cutting Edge easier!

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Mythic Dungeon International 2025 Global Finals Trailer

Blizzard has released a new trailer in preparation for the Mythic Dungeon International 2025 Global Finals, starting tomorrow, May 30th. Watch the eight best teams compete over three days for a shot at the $300,000 prize pool and the title of MDI 2025 Champion!

What Are Celestial Dungeons? New Dungeon Mode Possibly Coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic

As the Beta test continues, we may have uncovered a new Dungeon type that will eventually make its way to Mists of Pandaria Classic - Celestial Dungeons!

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Shadow Priests Can Now Passively Generate Shadow Orbs - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

On the most recent build of the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta, Shadow Priests can now generate Shadow Orbs passively!

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Bind on Account Cloud Serpent Riding, Reputation Rework, & Raid Testing - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard has added a Bind-on-Account item that will allow players to learn Cloud Serpent Riding without being Exalted with every character in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Class, Raid, & UI Bugs - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues Update

Blizzard has updated the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues list to include several Class, raid, and User Interface issues.

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Additional 1-Hour Maintenance on May 30th - Season of Discovery & Classic Anniversary Realms

Blizzard has announced a 1-hour maintenance window for all Classic servers, beginning on May 30th at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

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Completion Rates for Mythic+ Dungeons - Week 12 of The War Within Season 2

We're looking at the completion rates for Week 12 of The War Within Season 2 dungeons. For this analysis, data was provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Gnome & Mechagnome Decor We Want to See in Player Housing

We're diving into the Gnome and Mechagnome aesthetic to see which existing decorations deserve to be available for Player Housing - between metal flowers, switches and doodads, and giant hanging machinery, here's our wish list!

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WoW Weekly: June Trading Post Preview and Mists of Pandaria Classic

This week in WoW, the June Trading Post preview is looking hot, and Classic players can prepare for Mists of Pandaria on July 21st with the Joyous Journey experience buff and up to 30% off game services!

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Patch 11.1.7 Splash Screen - Lorewalking, Overcharged Delves, Combat Assistant

There's a new splash screen on the Patch 11.1.7 PTR, highlighting upcoming features and content such as Lorewalking, Overcharged Delves, and the Combat Assistant!

Patch 11.1.7 PTR Development Notes - Overcharged Delve Belt Now Account Wide

Blizzard has posted 11.1.7 PTR development notes which includes making the Overcharged Delve belt now account wide.

Diablo 4's Time-Attack Microdungeons Add Needed Variety to Nightmare Dungeons in Season 9

Horadric Strongrooms bring a much-needed expansion to Nightmare Dungeons in Diablo 4 Season 9, adding new timed micro-dungeons for players to explore.

New Cutscene Music for Patch 11.1.7 - Xal'atath Lorewalking, Arathi Campaign

Today's PTR build adds new music to the many real-time cutscene moments present in Patch 11.1.7. Small spoilers inside!

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Mogu'Shan Vaults Raid Testing Weekend Now Live - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard has begun the second Mogu’shan Vaults Raid test on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta!

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Winds of Mysterious Fortune May Return in Patch 11.1.7

Updates on the Patch 11.1.7 PTR indicate that the Winds of Mysterious Fortune event may be returning sooner rather than later, becoming a recurring event to help players catch up on reputations and level new characters!

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Dastardly Duos Begins June 3rd! - Release Date and Launch Time

Blizzard has announced the start date and time of Dastardly Duos!

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Unused Mount Colors We'd Love to See Added to Legion Remix

With Legion Remix coming in late 2025, it's a great opportunity for Blizzard to finally make unused mounts available to players! MoP Remix did a fantastic job adding unused mounts as rewards, so we're taking a closer look at unobtainable mounts from the Legion expansion!

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Escalating Nightmares Bring a Challenge Mode to Diablo 4's Season 9 Dungeons

Diablo 4 Season 9 brings Escalating Nightmares, a new endgame challenge making Nightmare Dungeons more challenging and even introducing a new Boss!

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How the Revamped Shadow Orb System Will Affect Shadow Priests - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Shadow Priest is in an exciting place going into Mists of Pandaria, with some core class mechanics being reworked through the implementation of the improved Shadow Orb system!

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Everything We Know About Dimensius and the Ethereals

Xal'atath acts as the Harbinger of Dimensius in her role as the antagonist of The War Within -- but who is Dimensius, and why do the Ethereals hate him so much?

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Turbo Boost Craze Dies Down - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 12

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of May 20th during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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New Resource Farms Coming to Nightmare Dungeons in Diablo 4's Season 9 - New Affixes

Nightmare Dungeons are getting tons of changes in Diablo 4's Season 9 - and with new Affixes being added to Sigils, players can find Gilded Gremlin invasions, new ways to farm Resources, and more!

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The Biggest Feral Druid Changes Going From Cataclysm to Mists of Pandaria Classic

If you've always wanted to play a Druid, but don't like the idea of power-shifting, Mists of Pandaria Classic may be the best time to try Feral Druid!

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The Manipulations of Xal'atath with Nobbel87

Nobbel87 looks at Xal’atath’s past, how she affected the history of Azeroth, and what that might mean for our future.

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1-Hour Maintenance on June 3rd - Season of Discovery & Classic Anniversary Realms

Blizzard has announced a 1-hour maintenance window for all Classic servers, beginning on June 3rd at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

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1-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for June 3rd - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced a one-hour maintenance for Cataclysm Classic, scheduled for June 3rd at 7:00 a.m. PDT (June 4th at 3:00 a.m. CEST).

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Patch 11.1.7 Release Date is June 17th!

Blizzard has announced that Patch 11.1.7's release date is June 17th!

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Last Chance to Snag Berserk Cosmetics in Diablo 4 Before They're Gone Forever

The Berserk x Diablo Event ends tomorrow, meaning players that want to snag that last-second Cosmetic from Tejal's Shop or the Event Reliquary need to act fast!

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The Most Impactful Healing Changes Coming to Holy Paladin in Mists of Pandaria Classic

While retaining their raid-focused healing identity, in Mists of Pandaria Classic, Holy Paladins will be more focused on absorb-based effects.

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Employee of the Month Title Might Be Temporary - But Still Remains Unsolved

In a bizarre twist, the mysterious 'Employee of the Month' title may be entirely temporary - but players still haven't figured out how to reliably earn it.

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The War Within Weekly Scheduled Maintenance from 7:00 - 10:00 AM

World of Warcraft will be undergoing regularly scheduled maintenance on Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 10:00 AM (PDT), prior to the weekly reset.

Additional Raid Test Weekends in June - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Ahead of pre-patch, Blizzard has announced two additional raid test weekends for the Heart of Fear and Terrace of Endless Spring raids on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta.

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Dastardly Duos Event: Everything You Need to Know

Fight bosses of the past with the new Dastardly Duos Event coming June 3rd, 2025. Here's everything players need to know about this event:

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Dastardly Duos Event Rewards: Mounts, Toys, Transmog, and More!

Here is a showcase of all of the rewards available with the Dastardly Duos Event.

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2nd Puzzling Cartel Chip Item Now Available - Best Puzzling Cartel Chip Items in the War Within Season 2

This week, players who have completed each weekly quest thus far can collect their sixth Puzzling Cartel Chip, allowing the purchase of another piece of Heroic or Myth-track gear from the dinar vendor, and we have a handy list of all the best purchases for each class and spec in The War Within Season 2.

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Horrific Visions Talent Tree This Week Complete - Where is Gift of the Titans?

This week in Horrific Visions, you get access powerful capstone abilities but where is Gift of the Titans?

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Blizzard Official Preview of Dastardly Duos Event & Rewards - Steel Your Nerves

Blizzard has released their official preview of the Dastardly Duos Event that launches with today's weekly reset. Check out all the details including rewards.

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Void-Panther and Ny'alothan Shadow Worm Mounts Now Available This Week

With this week in Horrific Visions, players who have previously engaged in them can obtain two new mounts - The Void-Crystal Panther and the Ny'alothan Shadow Worm!

Celebrate Diablo 4's Second Anniversary With New Limited Reliquary

Celebrate the second anniversary of Diablo 4 with a new Event Reliquary and the return of the Mother's Blessing Event from June 3rd to June 17th.

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Scarlet Enclave 5% Player Buff Now Live in Season of Discovery

With today's reset, Blizzard has implemented a player buff in the Scarlet Enclave raid in Season of Discovery, which increases health, healing done, and damage dealt by 5%

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Auction House Issues on Cataclysm Classic - Blizzard Investigating

Players have begun reporting issues with the Auction House on Cataclysm Classic, specifically being unable to purchase non-stackable items, such as gear.

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Face Renataki for Your Chance at a New Trinket in Zul'Gurub's Edge of Madness

For the next two weeks, players can use a Gurubashi Mojo Madness to challenge the Rogue, Renataki, in Zul'Gurub's Edge of Madness!

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Warcraft Development Team Statement to WoWUIDevs on Future Addon Changes

Following Blizzard's announcement and subsequent interview regarding their intent to restrict some addon functionality, the World of Warcraft UI development team reached out to the WoWUIDev discord with a statement providing additional clarification and insight.

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June 3rd Hotfixes - Horrific Visions, Gallywix Giga Bombs, & Big Wheel of Cheese

Blizzard has published new hotfixes, which include fixing a few issues in Horrific Visions, adding extra time to Mythic Gallywix Giga Bombs, and ensuring Brann gains experience from Big Wheels of Cheese!

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Unlock More Cosmetic Raid Weapons at Gallagio Loyalty Renown Rank 15

Upon reaching Rank 15 on the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club renown track this week, players will receive a second Counterfeit Dealer's Chip used to purchase cosmetic raid weapons from the Liberation of Undermine, as well as the chance to loot more from The One-Armed Bandit!

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Auction House Re-enabled After 1-Hour Maintenance on June 4th - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced a one-hour maintenance for Cataclysm Classic servers on June 4th at 7:00 a.m. PDT. This maintenance is intended to fix the recent Auction House issues.

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Shadow Priest Loses Short-Lived 7th Place Spot - Cataclysm Classic Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 3rd for Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Fire Mage Surges to Second Place - Season of Discovery Scarlet Enclave DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 3rd for Phase 8 of Season of Discovery in Scarlet Enclave. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Scarlet Enclave statistics.

Subtlety and Shadow Rise from Buffs - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 13

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of May 27th on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Dastardly Duos Creator Clash Coming June 7 Featuring Liquid & Echo

Blizzard has announced a special creator clash featuring Liquid and Echo facing off in a Dastardly Duos showcase starting at 10AM PDT on Saturday July 7th.

Official Preview of Lorewalking Coming in Patch 11.1.7 - Xal'atath, Ethereals & the Lich King

Blizzard has released a preview of the new Lorewalking quest event coming in Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor which features 3 iconic storylines that players can experience curated by Lorewalker Cho.

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Reliquary Updates Can't Come Soon Enough for Diablo 4's New Battle Pass System

Although developers have promised to rework the controversial new Reliquary system, the changes can't come soon enough for players who are dissatisfied with this new version of a Battle Pass in Diablo 4.

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How Reworked Stances Will Affect Arms Warriors in Mist of Pandaria Classic

The biggest changes coming to Arms Warrior in Mist of Pandaria Classic are how Abilities have changed and how the Stance mechanic has been reworked.

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Fury Warrior Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Archimtiros, our Fury Warrior writer, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Completion Rates for Mythic+ Dungeons - Week 13 of The War Within Season 2

We're looking at the completion rates for Week 13 of The War Within Season 2 dungeons. For this analysis, data was provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Arms Warrior Mid-Expansion Retrospective - Hero Talents, Current Issues & Season 3 Wishlist

Archimtiros, our Arms Warrior expert, recaps the spec's trajectory in the War Within addressing Hero Talents and current issues while looking to the future with a Season 3 wishlist.

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Old Legendaries No Longer Scale Up in Dastardly Duos - New Bug Caps Players at Item Level 1

Old Legendaries no longer scale their item level in Dastardly Duos to current content due to a hotfix which has also caused players to attempt Dastardly Duos at Item Level 1 due to a bug.

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Vulpera Aesthetic That Would Make for Perfect Player Housing Additions

We're diving into the Vulpera aesthetic to see which existing decorations deserve to be available for Player Housing - between stonework furniture and comfy benches, here's our wish list!

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Sigils can Finally be Activated Inside Nightmare Dungeons in Season 9 of Diablo 4

Players have long been asking for Blizzard to allow Nightmare Dungeon sigils to be activated inside dungeons - and they listened! Starting in Diablo 4's Season 9, this huge quality-of-life change will make chain running dungeons easier than ever.

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Raid Finder Will NOT Be Available in Mists of Pandaria Classic

After weighing the options, Blizzard has decided to not include the Raid Finder system in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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10 out of 13 Classes Completing +21 Keys - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 13

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of May 27th during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Unused Nightborne Transmog We'd Love to See Added to Legion Remix

Here are some unused Nightborne transmog tints we'd love to see added to Legion Remix as rewards.

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It’s Electric: Power Up with Overcharged Delves!

Blizzard has released a new preview for Overcharged Delves the Titan Durable Information Storage Container (DISC) belt, both coming soon in Patch 11.1.7!

WoW Weekly: The Legacy of Arathor, Overcharged Delves, Lorewalking & More

This week in WoW, Blizzard announced the release of Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor on June 17th with Overcharged Delves and Lorewalking as well as a Dastardly Duos Creator Clash event this weekend featuring Liquid and Echo.

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Blizzard Says They're Happy with Class Balance in Diablo 4 - But Should They Be?

In the Diablo 4 Season 9 Developer Livestream, Blizzard revealed that they're happy with Class Balance in Season 8 - but the community disagrees.

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Wowhead's Player Housing Survey - Gift Cards & Premium Sweepstakes

Wowhead is conducting a marketing survey about how you will interact with Player Housing - participants can enter for a chance to win gift cards and Epic Premium!

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How the Totem System Overhaul Will Impact Elemental Shaman in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Mists of Pandaria does not drastically change how Elemental Shaman plays compared to Cataclysm, but there are some key changes in certain areas, including an overhaul of the Totem system.

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Players Unable to Discover New Alchemy Recipes - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Known Issues

Blizzard has updated their Known Issues list for the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta, which includes players being unable to discover new Alchemy recipes, in addition to several Class and UI issues.

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Puzzling Cartel Chip Catch-Up Being Added on Weekly Resets

Blizzard will be adding catch-up for Puzzling Cartel Chips (Dinars) starting on the next weekly reset!

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Dastardly Duos Weekly Quest Rewards Now Moved to Reward Vendor

To help organize all the rewards available with Dastardly Duos, the weekly quest rewards for the event have been moved to the reward vendor, Wodin the Troll Servant.

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How Good is the D.I.S.C. Belt in Patch 11.1.7? - Titanic in Name But Not Power

Patch 11.1.7 introduces Overcharged Delves and the new upgradeable Durable Information Securing Container or Titan D.I.S.C. Belt, but how powerful is this new item and its various effects and is it worth pursuing?

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New Diablo 4 Lilith Meow Light-Up Statue Available For Purchase

A new Cat Lilith Statue has been revealed in a new collaboration between Blizzard and Sideshow, featuring light-up elements and interchangeable wings!

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Guardian Druid - The Completely New Tanking Specialization Coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic

In Mists of Pandaria Classic, Druids receive a fourth specialization - the Guardian Druid, which is similar to Feral Tank from previous expansions.

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Take Advantage of Snapshotting as Affliction Warlock in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Thanks to snapshotting, gameplay flow and decision-making will evolve dramatically for Affliction Warlock heading into Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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1-Hour Maintenance on June 10th - Season of Discovery & Classic Anniversary Realms

Blizzard has announced a 1-hour maintenance window for all Classic servers, beginning on June 10th at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

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1-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for June 10th - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced a one-hour maintenance for Cataclysm Classic, scheduled for June 10th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (June 11th at 3:00 a.m. CEST).

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Devilishly Cute Goats are Ready to Become Diablo 4's Newest Pets

With the launch of Diablo 4's Season 9 PTR, we've discovered some new models - and they're for devilishly cute baby goat pets!

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Last Chance to Earn Cataclysmic Gladiator's Twilight Drake - Cataclysm Classic Season 11 Ends June 23rd

With Arena Season 11 ending on June 23rd in Cataclysm Classic, this will be the last chance for players to earn the Cataclysmic Gladiator's Twilight Drake!

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The War Within Weekly Scheduled Maintenance from 7:00 - 8:00 AM

World of Warcraft will be undergoing regularly scheduled maintenance on Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 8:00 AM (PDT), prior to the weekly reset.

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Celebrate Pride 2025 In Style With New Blizzard Gear - Proceeds to Support GLAAD

Celebrate your identity and love for all things gaming with Blizzard's 2025 Pride collection. 100% of proceeds collected from the sale of Blizzard's Pride merch will go to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLAAD.

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Gift of the Titans Available in Revisited Horrific Visions with Weekly Reset

Gift of the Titans has become available for free in the Hourglass of Horrific Visions with this week's weekly reset!

Raid Reputation Bugged on the Way to +15% Liberation of Undermine Raid Buff This Week

This week, players can reach Rank 16 on the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club raid renown track, unlocking Loyal Customer: Diamond to increase the raid-wide damage and healing buff to +15%, though it appears that some bosses are not properly awarding reputation after the reset.

New Warcraft Short Story: "Faith & Flame"

Blizzard has released a new Warcraft Short Story titled Faith and Flame!

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Official Preview of the Patch 11.1.7 Story Campaign - Rise of the Red Dawn

Blizzard has released their official preview of the Patch 11.1.7 Story Campaign, Rise of the Red Dawn. Join Faerin, Danath, and Geya'rah as they attempt to expose a conspiracy, defuse tensions, and grapple with the legacy of Arathor in the Arathi Highlands.

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Every Significant Change Coming to Retribution Paladin in Mists of Pandaria Classic

In Mists of Pandaria Classic, Retribution Paladins will have an expansive utility toolkit, as well as high single-target burst and cleave damage!

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Two Years of Diablo 4: An Anniversary Trip Down Memory Lane

With Diablo 4 turning two years old, join us as we take a look back at all the big moments and memorable changes in the game's history!

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5% Scarlet Enclave Buff Adjusted to Weekly Cadence - 10% Player Buff Now Live

Blizzard has increased the rate at which players will receive a buff in the Scarlet Enclave raid by 5% per week in Season of Discovery!

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The War Within June 10th Hotfixes: Gallagio Loyalty Reputation Fixes

Blizzard has posted a hotfix for today, June 10th, that fixes an issue with Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club Reputation capping out earlier than intended.

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Winner's Podium Toy Now Available: Dastardly Duos Week 2

With Week 2 of the Dastardly Duos Event now live, players can now earn the Winner's Podium Toy after completing the weekly quest.

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Completion Rates for Mythic+ Dungeons - Week 14 of The War Within Season 2

We're looking at the completion rates for Week 14 of The War Within Season 2 dungeons. For this analysis, data was provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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New UI Options in Patch 11.1.7 - Assisted Highlight and One-Button Assistant

Blizzard has released a blog post for Patch 11.1.7 covering the new UI options in Patch 11.1.7 -- the assisted highlight and one-button assistant!

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Tank Threat Buffed by 16.5% In Latest Hotfix

Tank threat was just buffed by 16.5% on live servers!

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How the Diablo 4 Overpower Nerfs Will Affect You

Overpower is one of the most complicated bonus stats in Diablo 4, and the Season 9 PTR has massively nerfed its power. Discover how it's impacting you!

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Demonology Warlock Maintains Strong Lead - Cataclysm Classic Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 12th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Warlock Incinerates the Competition - Season of Discovery Scarlet Enclave DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 12th for Phase 8 of Season of Discovery in Scarlet Enclave. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Scarlet Enclave statistics.

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Less Than 6% Difference Between Top 5 and Last Place - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 14

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of June 3rd on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Gallagio Loyalty Reputation Bug Being Investigated Again

Blizzard is once again looking into the Gallagio Loyalty Reward renown track bug.

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First +22 Key Completed - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 14

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of June 3rd during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Patch 11.1.7 Official Patch Notes

Blizzard has released official patch notes for Patch 11.1.7!

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Special Edition Lilith Figure Revealed For Second Anniversary Of Diablo 4

To celebrate the Second Anniversary of Diablo 4, Blizzard is releasing a deluxe 7" scale Lilith Action Figure in collaboration with McFarlane Toys.

5 Night Elf Decorations We Need in Player Housing

We're diving into the Night Elf aesthetic to see which existing decorations deserve to be available for Player Housing - between unique architecture, gorgeous plants, and miniature moonwells, here's our wish list!

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MASSIVE Buffs to DISC Belt in Patch 11.1.7

Blizzard has released massive buffs to the DISC Belt likely making players actually want to get it now.

Patch 11.1.7 Development Notes Update - Titan DISC Belt Buffs

In an update to the Patch 11.1.7 notes posted earlier today, Blizzard has buffed the new Titan D.I.S.C. belt, increasing the power of several effects and maximum item level to 701!

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Some Warlords of Draenor Pre-Patch Class Changes Coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic

For Mists of Pandaria Classic, Blizzard has included some Class fixes that were originally introduced as part of the Warlords of Draenor pre-patch.

Celestial Dungeons Revealed & Now Available For Testing - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

More information about the new Hardmode dungeons coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic has been revealed, as Blizzard makes Celestial Dungeons available for testing!

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These Previously Unreleased Mounts Will Finally Become Available in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Players will be able to earn four previously unreleased Mounts by participating in Celestial Dungeons during Mist of Pandaria Classic!

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WoW Weekly: Faith & Flame, The Legacy of Arathor, & Accessibility Options

This week in WoW, Patch 11.1.7 is just around the corner, bringing new content, a special belt, accessibility options, and a new short story!

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Diablo Rocks Hellfest Music Festival with Giveaway and Interviews

Diablo is heading to Clisson, France, next weekend for the Hellfest Music Festival, sharing that there will be Interviews and plenty of goodies to win!

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Terrace of the Endless Spring & Heart of Fear Raid Testing Now Live - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard has begun testing for Terrace of the Endless Spring and Heart of Fear Raid tests on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta realms! The raids are scheduled to be available until 10:00 a.m. on June 16th.

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Additional Holy Priest & Paladin Changes Coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic

As a follow-up to yesterday's Class adjustments announcement, Blizzard has added several more changes to both Holy Paladin and Holy Priest on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta.

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Morgan Day Talks DPS Rankings with Chinese DPS Competition Commentary and Q&A

NetEase and Blizzard China hosted a WoW Class Competition, inviting top Chinese players to compare their single-target and AoE damage rotations - and now, Morgan Day comments on it in a new Q&A!

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Restoration Shaman Hit Heaviest By Upcoming Balance Changes - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard recently announced some balance adjustments coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic, with Restoration Shaman arguably receiving the biggest nerfs.

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The Best Way to Grind 300 Paragon Levels In Diablo 4 Season 8

With Diablo 4 Season 8 ending, players will be eager to complete their goals, including the infamous Paragon 300. But what's the best way to get there?

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The Future of Faerin Lothar - Faith & Flame Short Story Analysis

In the latest short story, Faerin Lothar ponders her time in Hallowfall, and we examine what it means for her future as a major character in The War Within and beyond!

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Should Blizzard Reconsider Including Raid Finder in Mists of Pandaria Classic?

After the recent announcement, the community has been debating - should Blizzard reconsider including the Raid Finder feature in Mists of Pandaria Classic?

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What We Hope to See in Player Housing Neighborhoods

In several interviews, Blizzard revealed a bit more about how Player Housing Neighborhoods might work - so we're making a wishlist of what we hope to see make it into the live game!

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D.I.S.C. Belt Effects Revisited Post-Buffs - A New Champion Emerges in Patch 11.1.7

Following an initial weak showing, D.I.S.C. Belt effects received additional tuning with an update to the Patch 11.1.7 development notes. While better balanced than previously, one effect reigns above them all.

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War Effort to Unlock the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj Begins July 10th - Classic Anniversary Phase 5

Blizzard has announced that the War Effort to unlock the gates of Ahn'Qiraj will begin on July 10 at 3:00 pm PDT!

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Is Diablo 4's New Reliquary Battle Pass Predatory?

Reliquaries were meant to be the upgrade to the old Battle Pass system in Diablo 4, but the community has noticed some odd design choices that seem sneaky - and some are attributing it to intentional efforts to trick players.

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Beta Stress Test Available to Everyone on June 19th - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard is opening the doors to the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta with a Stress Test on Wednesday, June 19th, at 2:00 pm PDT!

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Blood Death Knights Buffed & Even More Class Balance Adjustments - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced another set of class balance changes coming to the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta.

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The War Within Weekly Scheduled Maintenance from 7:00 - 3:00 PM

World of Warcraft will be undergoing extensive scheduled maintenance on Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 3:00 PM (PDT), prior to the weekly reset.

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Estimated DPS Loss With Highlight Assist and One-Button Rotation in Patch 11.1.7

Two new tools designed to assist players with combat rotations and class ability interactions are coming in Patch 11.1.7. After careful testing, our class writers have determined how much damage is lost using these tools compared to optimal rotations.

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Warcraft I & II: Remastered and Warcraft III: Reforged Coming to Xbox Game Pass

On June 26th, the Warcraft franchise is debuting on the Xbox Game Pass with Warcraft I: Remastered, Warcraft II: Remastered and Warcraft III: Reforged!

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Scarlet Enclave 15% Player Buff Now Live in Season of Discovery

Blizzard has increased the player buff in the Scarlet Enclave raid in Season of Discovery to 15% with today's reset.

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Earn Arathi-Themed Rewards from the Rise of the Red Dawn Questline in Patch 11.1.7

The Rise of the Red Dawn is a new storyline quest added in Patch 11.1.7. Complete this questline to obtain Arathi-themed cosmetic rewards!

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Earn Your Zul'Gurub Trinket By Confronting Wushoolay in Edge of Madness - Classic Anniversary

For the next two weeks, players can use a Gurubashi Mojo Madness to challenge the Shaman, Wushoolay, in Zul'Gurub's Edge of Madness!

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Take a Timely Tour Through the Turbulent Timeways in Patch 11.1.7 - Pirate Dragon Mount & BFA Timewalking

Blizzard has released their official preview of the return of Turbulent Timeways coming in today's Patch 11.1.7. Check out the new Battle for Azeroth Timewalking and the Chrono Corsair Pirate Dragon Mount.

How to Unlock Overcharges Delves and the D.I.S.C. Belt in Patch 11.1.7

Overcharged Delves are a new upgrade to Delves coming in Patch 11.1.7 - Delves with an added layer of challenge. Completing these Delves will eventually lead players to D.I.S.C., a customizable belt with powerful abilities!

The War Within - Legacy of Arathor: Patch 11.1.7 Launch Trailer

Blizzard has released a new Launch Trailer for the War Within Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor which is now live on NA servers!

Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor Now Live

Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor is now live, several hours ahead of scheduled maintenance!

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World of Warcraft Summer Sale! - Save Up to 50% Off Mounts, Pets, Character Services & More

Celebrate Blizzard's Summer Sale! From now until June 30th, the Battle.net store is boasting some steep WoW discounts for both Retail and Classic including 50% off the War Within, 30% off character services, 50% off pets & mounts, and so much more.

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Additional Rank One & Gladiator Spots Available - Cataclysm Classic PvP Season 11

Blizzard has announced that more players will be able to earn Rank One & Gladiator titles for Cataclysm Classic PvP Season 11.

Farm Belial to Finish Your Last-Minute Diablo 4 Season 8 Reputation Grind

Season 8 is wrapping up soon, but the Unveiler's Oath Reputation can be farmed quite easy, enabling a quick Resplendent Spark in the process!

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Gladiator & Rank One Titles Available for 2v2 & 5v5 Arenas in Mists of Pandaria Classic

In Mists of Pandaria Classic, players participating in 2v2 & 5v5 Arena teams will be eligible for Gladiator & Rank One Titles and rewards!

Best Miniature Titan D.I.S.C. Belt Effects for All Classes in the War Within Patch 11.1.7

Unsure what Miniature Titan D.I.S.C. Belt Effects to utilize from Delves in Patch 11.1.7? We've compiled the best recommendations for each specialization, direct from our Class Guide Writers.

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Turbulent Timeways III Week 1 Now Live - Battle for Azeroth Timewalking

The third iteration of the Turbulent Timeways event is now live on NA servers with Patch 11.1.7, and Week 1 of the event starts with the newly introduced Battle for Azeroth Timewalking!

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Unlock Darkfuse Chompactor Mount at Gallagio Loyalty Renown Rank 17

Upon reaching Rank 17 on the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club renown track this week, players will unlock the Darkfuse Chompactor mount!

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Spicy Mean-Ball Pet Now Available: Dastardly Duos Week 3 Rewards

With Week 3 of Dastardly Duos now available, players can now purchase the Spicy Mean-Ball pet from Wodin after completing the weekly quest.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Patch 11.1.7 Gets It Right?

The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel, this week, Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor, the new D.I.S.C. Belt, Lorewalking, and more.

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Final Week of Patch 11.1.5 - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 15

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of June 10th on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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War Within Season 3 Mythic+ Full Rotation Revealed

Blizzard has revealed the full War Within Season 3 Mythic+ dungeon rotation, and Halls of Atonement is returning!

Hero Talent Tier Sets Coming in Season 3: Choose Between Two Options

Season 3 tier sets will have bonuses for each of the different hero talent options instead of normal specializations!

New Manaforge Omega Raid Contains WoW's Biggest Boss Ever in Patch 11.2

Manaforge Omega is the newest raid coming in Patch 11.2, containing eight bosses - and players will recognize the final boss as a world-ending threat!

New Upgradeable Artifact Cloak Coming in Patch 11.2 - Reshii Wraps

Players will receive a new upgradeable Artifact Cloak in Patch 11.2! With the ability to unlock hidden content and turn players into pure energy, the Reshii Wraps are the newest borrowed power system coming in Season 3.

WoWCast Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K'aresh - Class Updates for Shadow Priest, Brewmaster Monk, Frost & Unholy DK

Blizzard has released a new WoWCast previewing the new Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh content update. Discover the all new zone of K'aresh as well as the new content coming in Season 3 including major class updates for Shadow Priest, Brewmaster Monk, Frost DK & Unholy DK.

New Dungeon Revealed in Patch 11.2: Eco-Dome Al'dani

Eco-Dome Al'dani is WoW's newest three-boss dungeon, and will be available in the Season 3 M+ rotation!

Blizzard Improves Dungeon Checkpoints in Patch 11.2

Release spirit more confidently in Mythic+ dungeons with the new Waystone checkpoint system coming in Patch 11.2!

Season 3 Champion Gear From Mythic 0s Available Immediately on Patch 11.2 Launch

Players will be able to earn Season 3 Champion gear from day one of patch 11.2, as baseline Mythic Dungeons, normal Delves, and World Bosses are available immediately.

Could Void-Themed Demon Hunters Be the Newest WoW Specialization?

The new Manaforge Omega raid has a Demon Hunter Council fight and Blizzard might have teased a new Demon Hunter spec with it!

Nexus-Princess Ky'veza Returns as Season 3's Delve Nemesis

She said she'd be back: Nexus-Princess Ky'veza is the new Delve Nemesis, and she's got unfinished business with us.

Mythic+ Leavers Finally Penalized with New Deserter System Coming in Season 3

In a long-requested change, Blizzard is implementing a penalty system for players who frequently leave Mythic+ Dungeons!

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Tazavesh Hardmode Returns: Eight Boss Megadungeon in Season 3

Tazavesh is returning! Shadowlands' Veiled Market is back in The War Within Season 3 as both a full-blown eight-boss hardmode megadungeon and two separate Mythic+ dungeons.

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Unlock Hidden Content and Rewards with New Phase Diving Feature in Patch 11.2

Unlock secrets everywhere in Patch 11.2 with the new Phase Diving mechanic: find rares, new world quests, and even check on your friends in their Delves!

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Holy Priest Viability Increased After Recent Balance Changes - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Because of the recent balance changes to Mists of Pandaria Classic, Holy Priest is looking to be more exciting than ever!

Help Ve'nari Bring Life Back to K'aresh By Tending To An Eco-Dome with Ecological Succession

Channel your inner zookeeper and help Ve'nari return life to K'aresh with Ecological Succession - you'll be transplanting animals from around Azeroth to help bring this planet back to life.

Blizzard Talks 11.2 Dungeon Design in Exclusive Wowhead Interview

In an exclusive interview with Wowhead, Lead Encounter Designers Drew De Sousa and Taylor Sanders answered several dungeon and Mythic+ questions following the reveal of Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh!

Battle.net Catalogue Updated to Patch 11.2

Although servers and dataminable builds are not available just yet, the Battle.net catalogue has been updated to Patch 11.2, suggesting that the PTR could become playable very soon!

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The Future of Raid Encounter Design: Part 2 of Wowhead's Exclusive 11.2 Interview

In an exclusive interview with Wowhead, Lead Encounter Designers Drew De Sousa and Taylor Sanders answered several raid related questions following the reveal of Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh!

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WoW 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh Dev Interview with Abbadon - Art and Story Direction

Following the reveal of Patch 11.2, World of Warcraft content creator Abbadon interviewed Associate Art Director Tina Wang and Assistant Lead Quest Designer Stephanie Yoon, answering several questions about the newest patch in The War Within!

Diablo 4's Lilith Fight Keeps Getting Worse with a Permanent Immunity Bug

Lilith's fight in Diablo 4 includes multiple immunity phases and one-shot mechanics, but the most challenging part of the fight might be persistent bugs.

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Campaign Skip for Reshii Wraps Immediately Available for Alts - Eurogamer Patch 11.2 Interview

In an interview with Eurogamer.de, Blizzard revealed new details about the upcoming Patch 11.2, including campaign skips, new community events, and more!

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All Season 3 Tier Set Bonuses Revealed!

Here are the datamined Season 3 Tier Set Bonuses for every spec (and Hero Talent)!

All Season 3 Tier Set Models Datamined in Patch 11.2

We've datamined the Season 3 War Within Tier Sets from the new Patch 11.2 Manaforge Omega Raid.

Patch 11.2 PTR Datamined Class Changes - Protection Warrior and Hunters Talents

We've datamined all the class changes in the first Patch 11.2 PTR PTR which includes changes to Protection Warrior and Hunters and more!

Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K'aresh PTR Development Notes

Blizzard has posted Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K'aresh PTR development notes which includes all the available content and class tuning notes!

Mythic Dimensius Manaforge Omega Raid Mount in Patch 11.2

We've got our first look at the Unbound Star-Eater cosmic dragon mount awarded by defeating Mythic Dimensius in the Manaforge Omega raid coming in Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh!

Season 3 Keystone Master and Legend Void Flyer Mounts Patch 11.2

We've got our first look at the Azure and Scarlet Void Flyer mounts awarded for Keystone Master and Keystone Legend!

All Players Have Access to Shadowmeld in Season 3 Mythic+ Using a New Potion

In Patch 11.2, Blizzard is finally addressing Shadowmeld after many seasons of Mythic+, giving all players access to the Night Elf racial, Shadowmeld, in the form of a potion.

Talent Calculator Updated for Patch 11.2 - Shadow, Brewmaster, DPS DKs, BM & MM Hunter, Prot Warrior

Wowhead's Talent Calculator is now updated for today's Patch 11.2 PTR build with all the latest talent changes including Shadow Priest, Brewmaster Monk, Frost & Unholy DK, BM & Marksmanship Hunter, and Protection Warrior!

Massive Dimensius Model Datamined on Patch 11.2 PTR

Patch 11.2 datamining has begun, and we have our first look at the true scale of Dimensius, final boss of Manaforge: Omega and our newest world ending threat!

Patch 11.2 and Season 3 Testing Schedule - Season 3 Dungeons and Manaforge Omega

Blizzard has announced the dates for testing both Raid and M+ for Season 3, including dates for six weeks of M+ testing.

New Lean Emote on Patch 11.2 PTR

Patch 11.2 contains a new /lean emote!

New Mounts in Patch 11.2 - K'arrocs, Fel Elekks, Headless Horseman, Void Flyers and more!

With the first PTR build for Patch 11.2, we've datamined a lot of new mounts! These include a variety of dragons, elekks, Headless Horseman mounts for the trading post, void flyers, and much more!

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Optional Manaforge Omega Raid Encounter in Patch 11.2

In the official Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh PTR Development Notes, Blizzard has revealed that one of the eight upcoming Manaforge Omega raid bosses will be completely optional!

One-Button Hekili Rotation Weakaura Discovered and Now Fixed

The One-Button Hekili rotation Weakaura that was discovered earlier today now appears to be fixed.

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Protection Warrior Development Notes for Patch 11.2 PTR

Blizzard has released Protection Warrior development notes for Patch 11.2.

Fury Warrior Reclaims the Lead - Season of Discovery Scarlet Enclave DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 18th for Phase 8 of Season of Discovery in Scarlet Enclave. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Scarlet Enclave statistics.

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The Reshii Wraps Revealed - Everything We Know About the New Artifact in Patch 11.2

The new artifact cloak coming in Patch 11.2 has been revealed! Available to all players through the Ghosts of K'aresh questline, here's everything we know about the Reshii Wraps so far!

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Hybrids Continue Fighting for 10th Place - Cataclysm Classic Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 18th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh Dev Interview with MrGM - Flying in K'aresh & Tazavesh Player Hub

Following the reveal of Patch 11.2, World of Warcraft content creator MrGM interviewed Associate Art Director Tina Wang and Assistant Lead Quest Designer Stephanie Yoon, answering several questions about the newest patch in The War Within!

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WoW 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh Dev Interview with Khono Chronos - A Deeper Look into K'aresh

WoW content creator, Khono Chronos, interviewed Associate Art Director Tina Wang and Assistant Lead Quest Designer Stephanie Yoon about the latest Patch 11.2 coming to The War Within.

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WoW 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh Dev Interview with Well Played - Ethereal NPC Designs, Story Beats

Following the reveal of Patch 11.2, Australian gaming site Well Played interviewed Associate Art Director Tina Wong and Assistant Lead Quest Designer Stephanie Yoon, answering several questions about the newest patch in The War Within!

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WoW 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh Dev Interview with Screen Rant - Art Design and Content Features

Following the 11.2 Patch reveal, Screen Rant interviewed Associate Art Director Tina Wong and Assistant Lead Quest Designer Stephanie Yoon, touching on topics including art design and certain encounter features of the patch!

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Manaforge Omega Season 3 Raid Renown Track Datamined

We've datamined the Season 3 Manaforge Omega raid renown track which includes nerfing trash at certain renown levels!

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Hellfest Metal Festival Begins Today - Will Diablo Have Surprises in Store?

Diablo's teaming up with Hellfest Metal Festival for exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the bands - and the festival has begun! Watch Hellfest Open Air on Twitch to be part of the action, even if you're not making the trip to France.

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When Will The Burning Crusade Release on Classic Anniversary Realms?

Based on the current release cadence of the Classic Anniversary servers, The Burning Crusade is estimated to be released in early February 2026!

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Manaforge Omega Ahead of the Curve Mount Datamined - Royal Voidwing

Players who defeat Dimensius on Heroic difficulty in the Manaforge Omega raid in Season 3 and earn the Ahead of the Curve achievement will receive the Royal Voidwing dragon mount!

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Crazy Tier Sets, Dimensius Returns and So Many Mounts - Patch 11.2 Day 1 Roundup

The return of a Void Lord, crazy new tier sets, and more mounts than you can shake a saddle at - we're summarizing the biggest news to come out of Patch 11.2's reveal with Wowhead's Day 1 Roundup!

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Season 3 Raid Manaforge Omega Encounter Journal in Patch 11.2

Manaforge Omega, the final raid in the War Within, is an eight boss raid instance coming in Patch 11.2's Season 3. Get a jumpstart on all the boss encounter with the full Encounter Journal complete with Overviews, Abilities, and Loot.

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New Permanent and Soulgorged Augment Rune in Patch 11.2

With Patch 11.2, two new types of Augment Runes will be available for players: a permanent one from the open world renown and one that persists through death from raid renown.

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Completion Rates for Mythic+ Dungeons - Week 15 of The War Within Season 2

We're looking at the completion rates for Week 15 of The War Within Season 2 dungeons. For this analysis, data was provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Delver's Mana-Skimmer Customizations - War Within Season 3 Delve Mount

The Delver's Mana-Skimmer is the seasonal Delves mount for The War Within Season 3. Like its Season 1 and 2 counterparts, the Mana-Skimmer is a customizable mount. In this post, we'll check out all the known customizations coming in Patch 11.2!

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Void-Themed Demon Hunter Metamorphosis Model Datamined

We've datamined a new Demon Hunter Metamorphosis model with a unique Void theme!

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Spell Block Being Removed for Protection Warrior is a Huge Issue

In the Protection Warrior update for Patch 11.2, Spell Block is being removed which is a big deal for the spec.

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Embrace the Heat During the Midsummer Fire Festival - New Armor & Weapon Transmogs

From June 21st to July 5th, embrace the heat with the Midsummer Fire Festival. Light up Azeroth's summer and celebrate with new Festival Transmog and weapons from Frost Lord Ahune.

WoW Weekly: Patch 11.1.7 Now Live, Patch 11.2 Preview, & Turbulent Timeways Return

This week in WoW, Patch 11.1.7: Legacy of Arathor is now live, the Turbulent Timeways have returned, and we got our first look at Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh! Midsummer is coming to Khaz Algar very soon, and players can dive into Summer with up to 50% off games and services!

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The Most Impactful Fury Warrior Changes Going From Cataclysm to Mists of Pandaria Classic

Fury Warriors undergo several changes from Cataclysm to Mists of Pandaria Classic, including a new rotation ability, skill overhaul, and Stances becoming Rage generation tools.

Next Developer Update Livestream Announced for Diablo 4 Season 9

Blizzard has announced another Developer Update livestream ahead of the launch of Season 9!

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Key Participation in Steady Decline - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 15

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of June 10th during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Charged Bolt Nerfed by Massive 62% on Weekly Reset - Upcoming D.I.S.C. Belt Tuning

Blizzard has announced a massive 62% nerf to Charged Bolt on the Weekly Reset.

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Blizzard Confirms Number of Rank One & Gladiator Titles Awarded for Season 11 - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced that there will be 21 Rank 1s and 105 Gladiators rewarded for the final Season of Cataclysm Classic 3v3 Arenas.

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Buffs to Marksmanship Hunter, Mage, & Brewmaster Monk - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has made several more Class adjustments ahead of Mists of Pandaria Classic, including buffs to Marksmanship Hunter, both Arcane and Frost Mage, and Brewmaster Monk.

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Maximum Arena Match 15 Minutes & Changes to Dampening - Mists of Pandaria Classic

In addition to shortening the maximum length of an Arena match to 15 minutes, Blizzard will also make adjustments to how dampening will work in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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Patch 11.2 Dev Interview with MarcelianOnline - Reshii Wraps, Resilient Keys, & Dinar

In a new Patch 11.2 interview with MarcelianOnline, Lead Encounter Designers Drew De Sousa and Taylor Sanders discuss the Resharii Wraps, Resilient Keys, dungeon and raid design, and mid-season dinar!

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June 20th Hotfixes - Empyrean Hammer, Maelstrom Weapon, & Cauterizing Bolts

Blizzard has published new hotfixes, which resolves issues with Templar's Empyrean Hammer, Enhancement Maelstrom Weapon, and Cauterizing Bolt targeting in raids!

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Lorewalking Toy Rewards - Ethereal and Lich King Transformation and Echo of Xal'atath

With Patch 11.1.7 now live, you can obtain three toys from the new lorewalking feature. These toys include two transformation toys and one that provides whispers from Xal'atath!

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Delve Storylines Finally Visible From World Map in Patch 11.2

In Patch 11.2, the world map will now show which storyline is available for a Delve every day!

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New Buffs & Consumables Now Available From Midsummer Fire Festival - Classic Anniversary

The Midsummer Fire Festival is a time of celebration in WoW Classic, with some great buffs, and rewards for players taking part!

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New Item Level 403 Gear Available During Midsummer Fire Festival - Cataclysm Classic

With Mists of Pandaria Classic just weeks away, the Midsummer Fire Festival is a great opportunity to catch up, offering a 10% experience boost and ilvl 403 gear!

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Should Blizzard Bring Warmode to Classic?

With Season of Discovery coming to an end, players have been speculating about Classic's next project. Does Warmode belong in Classic+?

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Future Diablo Projects Teased as Blizzard Advertises Research Opportunities

Diablo's Head of Social & Content Marketing highlighted Blizzard's Research group, offering players feedback opportunities while hinting at the future of the Diablo franchise.

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Midsummer Fire Festival is Live - New Bonfires, Achievements, and Transmogs

Midsummer Fire Festival is now live! Khaz Algar has bonfires and the associated achievements, and new transmogs are available from vendors and the Frost Lord Ahune. Check out the details.

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Manaforge Omega Raid Weapon Models Datamined in Patch 11.2

We're previewing all of the raid weapon models coming with the Manaforge Omega raid in War Within Patch 11.2.

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Felreaver Transmog and Fel Elekk Mount Datamined in Patch 11.2

We've datamined some fel-themed cosmetics on the Patch 11.2 PTR, including armor, weapons, and a Fel Elekk mount.

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Xal'atath's Role in Patch 11.2 (SPOILERS)

Thanks to datamined broadcast text, we know what role Xal'atath will play during Patch 11.2! Major spoilers ahead!

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What to Do Before the Mists of Pandaria Pre-Patch Arrives on July 1st

The Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch is just over a week away! Here's what you should prioritize before the Pre-Patch launches on July 1st!

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Why Can't Diablo 4 Tell Players How They Died?

Death Recaps are an often-requested feature in not only Diablo 4 but also many ARPGs. So why is it that so few of them have this feature?

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Gryphon Mounts and Dwarven-Themed Transmog Datamined in 11.2

We've datamined some dwarven-themed transmogs and gryphon mounts on the Patch 11.2 PTR!

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Battle for Azeroth Timewalking Debut This Week - Heroic Liberation of Undermine Cache

As part of Turbulent Timeways in Patch 11.1.7, the new Battle for Azeroth Timewalking has debuted complete with a new set of vendor rewards! Complete 5 dungeons for a Heroic (649ilvl) Cache of Undermine Treasures.

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World of Warcraft Midnight Announcement at Gamescom 2025

Blizzard has announced that a World of Warcraft Midnight announcement will take place at Gamescom 2025!

2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for June 24th - All Classic Realms

Blizzard has announced a two-hour maintenance window for all Classic servers, beginning on June 24th at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for June 24th - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced a two-hour maintenance for Cataclysm Classic, scheduled for June 24th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (June 25th at 3:00 a.m. CEST).

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New Battle Pets in Patch 11.2 - Baby Beholders, Fel Capybaras, Cosmic Rays and More!

With the first PTR build for Patch 11.2, we've datamined a lot of new battle pets! These include a variety of baby beholders, fel capybaras, lapbugs, siphonmites, and much more!

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Frost Mage Will Finally Be a Viable Raiding Specialization in Mists of Pandaria Classic

For the first time since Vanilla WoW, Frost Mages will finally be welcomed into raids as a viable Specialization in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Should Diablo 4 Glyphs Gain Levels Outside of The Pit?

Glyphs are one of the largest sources of power for a Diablo 4 character, but the only way to level them currently is by running the pit. Should it change?

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Roll for Tertiary Stats with Dimensius Omni-Tokens in Manaforge Omega

The Curio system is returning in Manaforge Omega, but this time you can buy tier tokens with Curios, allowing you the chance to obtain tier pieces with tertiary stats!

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Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Stress Test Returns June 25th

Blizzard has announced an additional Stress Test for the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta, beginning on Wednesday, June 25th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PDT.

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Take a Sneak Peek at K'aresh, World of Warcraft's Newest Zone

K'aresh is the new zone players will explore in Patch 11.2.

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Break The Meta with Raider.IO - The War Within Season 2

Starting June 24th, join Raider.IO to Break the Meta in The War Within Season 2 by completing Mythic+ dungeon with eligible specializations and win epic prizes!

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New Old God Powers, Same Old God Problems - Shadow Priest's Patch 11.2 Rework Reviewed

With only minimal changes since Dragonflight, Shadow Priests are receiving an overhaul just in time to face the Void in Ghosts of K'aresh. Our Shadow Priest Writer, Ellipsis, discusses the rework coming in Patch 11.2 including the removal of Mind Spike, talent changes, and the spec's remaining issues.

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Is Removing Abomination's Limb the End for Unholy Death Knights? - Patch 11.2 Rework Reviewed

With only minimal changes since Dragonflight, Shadow Priests are receiving significant changes just in time to face the Void in Ghosts of K'aresh. Our Shadow Priest Writer, Ellipsis, discusses the rework coming in Patch 11.2 including the removal of Mind Spike, talent changes, and the spec's remaining issues.

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(Updated) Best Miniature Titan D.I.S.C. Belt Effects for All Classes in Patch 11.1.7 - Post Tuning

The new Titan D.I.S.C. Belt Effects to us have changed with today's tuning. Find out the best recommendation for each specialization, direct from our Class Guide Writers.

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Increase D.I.S.C. Belt to 694 Item Level with Weekly Quest

With this weekly reset, players can increase their Titan D.I.S.C. belt to 694 item level with a weekly quest from Dagran in Dornogol.

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Final Week to Earn MoP Boost & Scarlet Enclave Player Buff Increased to 20% - Season of Discovery

This week is the final week that players can to defeat Balnazaar in the Scarlet Enclave raid in Season of Discovery to receive a free Level 85 Boost for Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Mists of Pandaria Timewalking Now Live - Turbulent Timeways Week 2 & Heroic Undermine Cache

Turbulent Timeways III continues into Week 2 with Mists of Pandaria Timewalking! Complete dungeons for a Heroic (649 ilvl) Cache of Undermine Treasures and check out all the latest rewards.

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Blizzard Releases Diablo 4 Season 9 Official Blog - Reveal the Secrets of the Horadric Order

Blizzard has officially released the final blog post for Season 9 of Diablo 4 before its launch - check out everything in store as we discover the secrets of the Horadric Order!

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How Protection Warrior's Revised Toolkit Will Allow For Better Tanking in Mists of Pandaria Classic

The Protection Warrior's toolkit has been drastically revised for Mists of Pandaria Classic, making this Specialization a very viable Tanking alternative.

WoW's Newest Raid Zone-in Animation is Out of This World - Manaforge Omega Entrance

In order to zone into Manaforge Omega, players will need to Phase Dive in this awesome new animation!

Uniques Adjusted After Diablo 4 PTR - Spiritborn Nerfed while Druids Buffed

Blizzard has announced tuning adjustments for many unique items in the upcoming Diablo 4 Season 9 release, including large changes to the new Druid unique.

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Horadric Spells Buffed after Diablo 4 Season 9 Feedback

With Diablo 4 Season 9 just around the corner, Blizzard has announced last-minute tuning based on PTR feedback - and many Horadric Spells are being buffed!

Currency Conversions & Reward Changes Coming With Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch

Blizzard has announced the various currency conversions and reward changes coming with the Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch on July 1st!

Eco-Dome Al'Dani Could Be Difficult for Pugs in War Within Season 3 - Dungeon Preview

Take a first look at Eco-Dome Al'dani, the newest WoW dungeon, which will be part of the War Within Season 3 rotation -- it has a very cool, but difficult last boss!

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Last-Minute Horadric Jewel Added to Diablo 4 Season 9

As a last-minute addition before the Season goes live, Blizzard has snuck one more Horadric Jewel in to Diablo 4's upcoming Season 9!

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Dive Into New Diablo 4 Systems with a Sneak Peek of the Season 9 Infografic

Can't wait for Diablo 4's Season 9 to release? Blizzard has revealed an infographic that will give players a sneak peek at what's in store!

Why the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta PvP Season Test Came to an End

The Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta PvP Season Test has come to an abrupt end, but Blizzard may have more testing opportunities in the future.

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Unlock an Auction House inside the Liberation of Undermine at Gallagio Loyalty Renown Rank 18

This week, players can unlock Auction House access inside the Liberation of Undermine raid, upon reaching Rank 18 on the Gallagio Rewards Club renown track!

Players Can Reduce Allied Spell Visuals Via Options in Patch 11.2

Blizzard has announced that players can reduce allied Spell Visuals in the options in Patch 11.2!

Patch 11.2 PTR Development Notes for June 24th - New and Reworked Tier Bonuses, More Changes to Frost DK

Blizzard has posted Patch 11.2 PTR development notes for this week which includes new and reworked tier set bonuses, more changes for Frost DK and more!

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Patch 11.2 PTR Build 61624 Datamined Class & Tier Changes - Frost, Brewmaster, Shadow

This week's Patch 11.2 PTR build includes several class spell and tier set changes, particularly for Frost Death Knights, Dark Rangers Hunters, Brewmaster Monks, and Shadow Priests!

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Mythic+ Leavers Will Wear "Deserter's Badge" in the Mythic+ Group Finder

On the Patch 11.2 PTR, new strings give us clues as to how exactly the Mythic+ Deserter System will work!

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First Datamined Housing Assets for World of Warcraft Found in Patch 11.2

We've datamined 25 player housing decorations from the latest Patch 11.2 build- from Nightborne chairs to Goblin tables, check out the first in-game furniture models!

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Guardian Druid & Arcane Mage Buffed - Additional Mists of Pandaria Class Changes

Blizzard has announced additional class balance changes for the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta, including adjustments to Blood Death Knight, Arcane Mage, and Guardian Druid.

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New Brewfest Barrel Bomber Mount Updates on Patch 11.2 PTR

We've datamined a few new updates to the Brewfest Barrel Bomber Mount on the latest 11.2 PTR Build including updates to its model and mount special animation.

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Tyrannotort Mount and Dastardly Pinchzapper Now Available: Dastardly Duos Week 4

With week four of Dastardly Duos, players can now earn the Tyrannotort's Treat Mount and Dastardly Pinchzapper after completing the weekly quest.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Patch 11.2, the Zone, the Case for a Void DH Spec, and More

On the Weekly Reset, Taliesin and Evitel answer the most pressing questions raised by the 11.2 reveal.

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Patch 11.1.7 Lead is Green - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 16

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of June 17th on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Reminder: Trick to Quickly Complete the Master of the Turbulent Timeways III Achievement

There's a trick for players who don't want to do four Timewalking dungeons each week during Turbulent Timeways but want to quickly obtain the new Chrono Corsair Chrono Corsair mount from the Master of the Turbulent Timeways III Master of the Turbulent Timeways III achievement.

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Trading Post Rewards Datamined for Fall 2025 - MoP Remix Class Ensembles, Headless Horseman Mount

With the 11.2 PTR comes a new round of items flagged for the Trading Post in the next few months, including items themed after the Headless Horseman and Dwarves culture!

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Arms Warrior Plummets to the Bottom - Season of Discovery Scarlet Enclave DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 24th for Phase 8 of Season of Discovery in Scarlet Enclave. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Scarlet Enclave statistics.

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Arms Warrior Overpowers Combat Rogue - Cataclysm Classic Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of June 24th for Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Mogu’shan Vaults Raid Releases July 31st - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced that the first raid of Mists of Pandaria Classic, Mogu’shan Vaults, will be opening on July 31st at 3:00 pm PDT!

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New Loading Screens in Patch 11.2 - K'aresh, Manaforge Omega, Eco-Dome Al'dani

With the first PTR build of Patch 11.2, we datamined loading screens for the new zones including K'aresh, Manaforge Omega, and Eco-Dome Al'dani.

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Zoltun Kulle Makes a Guest Appearance in the Newest Diablo Lore Video

Blizzard has released their newest lore short, this time focusing on Donan and his search for the knowledge of the Soulstones, years before the start of Diablo 4 - and he learns from a familiar face.

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Blizzard Confirms Level 85 Boost Can Be Used on Pandaren - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has sneakily confirmed that the level 85 Boost can be used on Pandaren, once the Mists of Pandaria pre-patch goes live on July 1st!

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Are the New Pandaren Racial Traits Right For Your Specialization?

With Mists of Pandaria on the Pre-Patch merely one week away, it is time to start dwelling on the big questions - which race should you choose to play as?

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Blizzard is Still Limiting Nightmare Dungeon Escalation Features Behind Torment Difficulties

Alongside balance changes following the Diablo 4 Season 9 PTR, Blizzard has changed how difficulties interact with the Dungeon Escalation System.

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How the Recent Blood Death Knight Changes Will Affect Balance & Gameplay - Mists of Pandaria Classic

In the most recent round of class tuning, Blizzard set its sights on nerfing the power level of the Blood Death Knight Specialization.

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Wowhead Now Hiring - The War Within Protection Paladin Class Guide Writer

The Wowhead team is hiring a Protection Paladin Guide Writer for our The War Within Retail site. This is a paid opportunity.

How Professions Will Change Heading Into Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has released an official Profession Primer, highlighting all of the changes coming to Professions in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Two New Hearthstones in Patch 11.2 - Cosmic Hearthstone and P.O.S.T. Master's Express Hearthstone

Among several new toys discovered in Patch 11.2, the Cosmic and P.O.S.T. Master's Express Hearthstones offer two brand new styles for the adventurer on the go!

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Arcane Balance and Unholy Continue to Dominate High Keys - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 16

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of June 17th during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Druids Are Coming To Diablo Immortal In Newest Update

In a long post, Blizzard introduces Diablo Immortal's newest class, the Druid! Tear through your enemies and master the forest starting on July 3rd.

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Enhanced Visuals for The War Within Season 3 Tier Sets Datamined: Patch 11.2

With the Patch 11.2 PTR news, we've datamined the visuals for the Season 3 War Within Tier Sets coming with the Manaforge Omega raid.

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Greedy Emissary Diablo-Themed Event Starting July 1 - Tier 2 Armor Recolors & Inarius' Charger

Blizzard has released their official preview for the Greedy Emissary event coming July 1st. Collect Hellstone Shards to earn the new Tier 2 armor set recolors or the Inarius' Charger mount.

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Legendary and Mount Drops Increased by up to 10x - Collector's Bounty Buff Preview

Collectors rejoice! For the month of July, Blizzard is increasing the drop rate of all pre-Dragonflight mounts and select legendaries by 10 times. Yes, 10 times. The time is now to complete your collection and seek legends of the past!

What's New With Survival Hunter in Mists of Pandaria Classic

In Mists of Pandaria Classic, Survival Hunter is a breeze to play, allowing you to do the small jobs in boss fights that other classes might struggle with, while maintaining full DPS.

Astaroth will be Even Harder in Diablo 4: Fight Modified by Nightmare Dungeon Affixes

In a surprise last-minute addition to Diablo 4 Season 9, Blizzard has announced that Nightmare Dungeon Affixes can modify Astaroth's Boss Fight!

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Discover the Hidden Secrets of Diablo Immortal's New Druid Class: Blizzard Interview Talks Narrative, Gameplay, and More

Diablo Immortal has revealed their newest class, the Druid - but this familiar face has its own twist! In a group interview with Wowhead and many outlets, Blizzard talks narrative, gameplay, and more for the newest iteration of this iconic Diablo archetype.

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Arena Test Season Begins June 27th on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard has announced an Arena Season test on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta, beginning Friday, June 27th!

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Forsaken Themed July 2025 Trading Post

Blizzard has posted the July Trading Post for today which includes Forsaken-themed rewards!

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Blizzard Adjusts Pre-Pull Resources Ahead of Raid Test Weekend - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard will be altering the resources, buffs, and effects that player-characters can be affected by before pulling bosses in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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Everything We Know About the Brokers

Patch 11.2 has revealed the return of Tazavesh and the Brokers -- but who are the Brokers, and what is their role in Ghosts of K'aresh?

The Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch PTR Available to Everyone This Weekend

The Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch will be available for testing on the PTR this weekend, and is available to everyone who wishes to join!

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Blizzard Adds Rolling Cap to Bonus Roll Currency - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has implemented a rolling currency cap for the Elder Charms of Good Fortune, allowing players to catch up and obtain Bonus Rolls.

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New Death Knight Animations in Patch 11.2 - Frost Revamp, Unholy Pact

Some ability animations are receiving updates in Patch 11.2. For Death Knights, many Frost abilities are receiving revamps as well as new abilities from the 11.2 rework, as well as a minor change to Dark Transformation!

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Enemies of A-Void in K'aresh - New Voidy Models with Patch 11.2

Our visit to the destroyed planet K'aresh in Patch 11.2 promises to be an eventful one. We've been able to datamine many new creature models coming with the patch, so we compiled those likely aligned with the cosmic void forces we will fight in K'aresh and the new Manaforge Omega raid.

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Travel Through Time With The Burdens of Shaohao Animated Miniseries - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has summarized their animated six-part miniseries The Burdens of Shaohao in a new blog! Relive the story, and prepare for the Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch, arriving July 1st!

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WoW Weekly: Greedy Emissary, Midnight at Gamescom, July Trading Post, MoP Classic July 21st & Pre-Patch Mount Promotion

This week in WoW, the next expansion, Midnight, will be previewed at Gamescom in August. The Greedy Emissary Event starts July 1st in the War Within with a new Forsaken July Trading Post. Mists of Pandaria Classic officially launches July 21st; complete the Pandaren starting area during Pre-Patch for Shahao's Sage Serpent Mount in Retail.

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Blizzard Reveals Final Updates for Diablo 4 Season 9 - Developer Update Livestream Summary

The Diablo 4 Season 9 Developer Update Livestream is about to begin! Here, we'll summarize everything coming to Diablo 4 in Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim.

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Large Class Nerfs and Double Overpower Nerf in Final Diablo 4 Season 9 Patch Notes

Blizzard has released final patch notes for Diablo 4 Season 9, including large nerfs to almost all classes and a second nerf on top of the original Overpower nerf.

Huge Quality-of-Life Improvements for Assassination Rogue Coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic

While Assassination is the least changed of the Rogue specializations, they do receive a strong raid cooldown, as well as many quality-of-life improvements heading into Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Overpower Nerfed Again in Diablo 4 Despite Player Feedback

After nerfing Overpower damage on the Season 9 PTR, Blizzard has determined that it was not enough and has now announced yet another nerf to Overpowers.

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Existing Druid Uniques Buffed while Rogues Nerfed in Diablo 4 Season 9 Final Tuning Pass

Diablo 4 Season 9 is coming out soon, and Blizzard has announced balancing for existing Unique Items, notably buffing some for Druids and nerfing a popular Rogue unique.

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Several Legendary Aspects Buffed & Changed Before Diablo 4 Season 9

Blizzard has announced additional tuning to multiple legendary aspects ahead of the release of Diablo 4 Season 9, including some minor reworks.

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New Shadow Priest Animations in Patch 11.2 - Void Volley, Idol of N'Zoth

Some ability animations are receiving updates in Patch 11.2. For Shadow Priests, Void Volley and Idol of N'Zoth have new animations!

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Adorned Half Shell Turtle Back Transmog Coming to Twitch Drops in July

Twitch has announced Summer Drops Fest 2025, featuring a wide variety of PC Game Pass, Chat Badges, and in-game items over the next two months, including the Adorned Half Shell cosmetic for watching four hours of World of Warcraft from July 14th through August 11th!

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Complete Delves Faster in Patch 11.2 By Locating Secret Rooms

The Reshii Wraps are a mysterious ethereal cloak with many abilities, one of them allowing us to find secret rooms in Delves. These rooms allow us to complete Delves faster in Patch 11.2!

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Arena Players Can Now Choose Their Own Dampening Settings - Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta

Blizzard has introduced a new system on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta, wherein players can choose to begin an Arena match with either 30% or 0% Dampening.

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Tazavesh Portal Room Has Portals to Bountiful Delves in Patch 11.2

The Tazavesh portal room has been repurposed in Patch 11.2 - It now has portals to all 4 Bountiful Delves, changing every day!

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Blizzard Teases Big Changes Coming to Diablo in Social Media Post

Adam Fletcher posted a vague teaser after the Developer Livestream, noting that "your warcries of wanting more change aren't going unnoticed...." Could this be a breath of fresh air for Diablo 4 players?

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New Restoration Druid Animations in Patch 11.2 - Rejuvenation, Regrowth

Some ability animations are receiving updates in Patch 11.2. For Druids, Restoration Druids are receiving entirely new particle effects on their hands when casting, and new effects for Rejuvenation and Regrowth!

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How Good Are the Death Knight Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Death Knight Guide Writers break down each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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Death-Defying Horadric Jewel No Longer Available in Hardcore Diablo 4 Season 9

Diablo 4 Season 9 is set to release soon, and based on PTR feedback, Blizzard has announced additional tuning to many Horadric Jewels - including removing a death-defying jewel from Hardcore!

Demonology Warlocks Undergo Extreme Gameplay Transformation in Mists of Pandaria Classic

While the core fantasy of harnessing demonic power remains intact, Demonology Warlocks will undergo a radical transformation in gameplay flow during Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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Look Like an Ethereal With The Patch 11.2 K'aresh Outdoor Armor Sets

In Patch 11.2, the Outdoor gear from K'aresh will have your character look like an Ethereal! K'aresh gear, such as quest rewards, world quests, and drops from rares will have your character look like an Ethereal.

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How Good Are the Evoker Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Evoker Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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New Killing Spree Animation in Patch 11.2 for Rogues!

Killing Spree for Rogues is getting an update in Patch 11.2!

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Meet Dante the Dog: Diablo 4's Newest Seasonal Pet

Every Diablo 4 Season Journey has its pet, and Season 9 is no different, with Dante the Dog joining the roster of good boys for players to pick from!

What's the Ideal Raid Size for World of Warcraft Classic?

We've seen a large variety of raid size options throughout WoW's history, but what would be the best raid size for the next version of WoW Classic?

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How Good Are the Demon Hunter Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Demon Hunter Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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Obtain Missed Season 2 Delve Cosmetics with the Undermine Weaponry Arsenal in Patch 11.2

Moving into Patch 11.2, players can spend their hard earned Undercoins on a new Undermine Weaponry Arsenal, unlocking twelve weapons appearances which you may have missed in Season 2!

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How Good Are the Priest Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Priest Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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Last Chance to Earn Free Level 85 Character Boost Before Weekly Maintenance

Today marks the final opportunity for players to earn a level 85 Character Boost for Mists of Pandaria Classic by defeating the first boss of the Scarlet Enclave raid in Season of Discovery!

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Void Elf Demon Hunters Teased in 11.2 K'aresh Side Quests?

A new side quest in K'aresh explores the agreement between an Illidari and a Void Elf, and may be setting the stage for a new Demon Hunter class fantasy!

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8-Hour Scheduled Maintenance Ahead of Mists of Pandaria Pre-Patch on July 1st

Blizzard has announced an 8-hour maintenance ahead of the Mists of Pandaria Classic pre-patch, scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. PDT on July 1st.

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How to Train Your Dragonkins (and Other Pets) in Mists of Pandaria Classic

The Pet Battles system is coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic! Here's a list of Battle Pet families, tips for new tamers, and how to get started!

How Good Are the Warrior Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Warrior Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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Frost Death Knight is Ready to Make a Comeback in Mists of Pandaria Classic

After the recent balance changes, Frost Death Knight is now an incredible choice for players looking for a bulky Melee DPS in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Diablo 4 Debuts a New Fox Pet in Season 9 That Currently Costs More than the Game

Diablo 4 Season 9 will bring new cosmetics, including an arctic Azul Pet Bundle in Tejal's Shop, that will currently cost more than the base game itself.

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+5% Drop Rate Bonus - Collector's Bounty Details Revealed

Blizzard has revealed in a new YouTube short that the Collector's Bounty event will increase the drop rate for affected Mounts and Legendaries by 5% for the duration of the event.

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Additional Changes Pre-Pull Behavior Coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced additional changes coming to pre-pull behavior and Abilities that will influence the post-encounter resource pool in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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How Good Are the Hunter Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Hunter Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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Race the Opposite Faction in New Delve Racing Event in Patch 11.2

In Patch 11.2, a new Delve-related event is being previewed - A friendly race between the Horde and the Alliance! Participate to gain faction-themed customizations for the Delver's Dirigible mount.

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How Good Are the Rogue Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Rogue Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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No Cloak Drops in War Within Season 3

The Reshii Wraps are the only cloak players will wear in Season 3 of the War Within, but you can still obtain cosmetic appearances that matches the Manaforge Omega tier sets!

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Who Are the Pandaren? - Mists of Pandaria Classic Prelude

The Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch brings the new Pandaren race, but who exactly are these newcomers? Today, we're taking a closer look at their history!

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All Mounts with Increased Drop Rates to Farm During Collector's Bounty

The Collector's Bounty has now started and we have a preliminary list of all mounts that will receive an increased drop rate during the event!

Final 25% Scarlet Enclave Player Buff Now Live in Season of Discovery

Blizzard has increased the player buff in the Scarlet Enclave raid in Season of Discovery to its maximum 25% effectiveness with today's reset.

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What to Prioritize During the Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch

Almost as exciting as the Mists of Pandaria Classic launch itself, the Pre-Patch is nearly here! You've logged in and sorted your character, checked out our MoP Class Guides, and imported your Weak Auras... now what?

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Speed Into the Endgame with the Best Leveling Builds for Diablo 4 Season 9

Looking for the best build to start leveling in Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim? Our Diablo 4 Leveling Tier List is now live - check out the best options to level up fast and crush Strongrooms!

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Burning Crusade Timewalking for Turbulent Timeways Week 3 - Double Heroic Undermine Caches

Burning Crusade Timewalking weekly event is now available with the February 4th weekly reset! Complete dungeons or Black Temple for Nerub-ar Palace caches and check out all the items from the Patch 11.0.5 vendor refresh.

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Final Tuning Datamined for Diablo 4 Season 9 - Class Changes from PTR and More

We've datamined the new changes for the Diablo 4 Patch 2.3 Season 9 launch, including Skill changes, Item and Aspect tuning, and more from the PTR!

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What Are Scenarios? A New Endgame Activity Coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic

In Mists of Pandaria Classic, Scenarios are a small-scale activity for groups of three players of any role, where you can earn powerful rewards and play a story-driven experience!

How to Farm Treasure Goblins for Recolored Tier 2 Transmog - A Greedy Emissary Event

Find the fastest way to farm Treasure Goblins to get your Recolored Tier 2 Transmog in the new Diablo crossover event!

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Diablo 4 Season 9 Tier List Highlight: Barbs and Rogues Knocked out of S-Tier

Looking for the best build to start Season 9 out strong? Our Diablo 4 Endgame Tier List is now live - check out the best options to clear through Nightmare Dungeons with ease!

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Diablo 4 Season 9 Guide Compendium - Everything You Need to Know

Diablo 4 Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim is officially live for all regions! Here's everything you need to know to jump into the Season ahead of the game.

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How Good Are the Mage Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Mage Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

Blizzard Addresses Horadric Phial Issues Swiftly With Scheduled Hotfix

Blizzard has announced an upcoming hotfix addressing a bug with Horadric Phials not dropping from Horadric Strongrooms and the Astaroth boss fight.

The Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch is Now Live!

Following today's extended maintenance on Cataclysm Classic servers, the Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch is now available!

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Earn Shaohao's Sage Serpent Mount in War Within - MoP Classic Pandaren Starting Zone

So you don't play Classic, but you want to earn Shaohao's Sage Serpent? We've got you covered; simply complete the Pandaren starting experience in MoP Classic by July 30th to earn your Jade Astral Cloud Serpent.

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Earn 500 Extra Trader's Tender in July's Extended Traveler's Log

The month of July features a Forsaken Themed Trading Post and the opportunity to earn bonus rewards from the Traveler's Log, including 500 extra Trader's Tender!

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How Good Are the Druid Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Druid Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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Character Boosts on Pandaren Leading to Internal Errors - Blizzard Working on a Fix

Blizzard is aware of issues that players are experiencing related to using Character Boosts on Pandaren, and they are working on a solution.

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How Good Are the Warlock Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Warlock Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Collector's Bounty, Greedy Emissary, and a Special Report

On the Weekly Reset, Taliesin and Evitel talk about the Collector's Bounty bonus drop rate buff and the Greedy Emissary Diablo crossover. They are also joined by Dan Olson of Folding Ideas for a Special Report!

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Increase D.I.S.C. Belt to 697 Item Level with Weekly Quest

With this weekly reset, players can increase their Titan D.I.S.C. belt to 697 item level with a weekly quest from Dagran in Dornogol.

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One Singular Beast Mastery Hunter Remains - Season of Discovery Scarlet Enclave DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of July 1st for Phase 8 of Season of Discovery in Scarlet Enclave. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Scarlet Enclave statistics.

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Shaman War Within Season 3 Tier Set Bonuses Reviewed - Stormbringer, Totemic & Farseer

Our Shaman Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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Demonology Warlock Finishes the Expansion on Top - Cataclysm Classic Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of July 1st for Cataclysm Classic Phase 4 in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Maximize the Liberation of Undermine Raid Buff at +18% with Gallagio Loyalty Renown Rank 19

This week, players can max out the raid-wide Liberation of Undermine damage and healing buff at +18%, upon reaching Rank 19 on the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club renown track!

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Grab the Latest Diablo 4 Twitch Drop Before It's Gone

To celebrate the release of Diablo 4 Season 9, Blizzard has announced a new Twitch Drop that rewards a unique Crossbow cosmetic for Rogues.

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Last Boss of Ara-Kara Nerfed & Bubbles Location Moved! - War Within Season 3 Dungeon Tuning

Blizzard has posted War Within Season 3 Dungeon tuning which includes nerfing the last boss of Arak-Kara and moving Bubbles in Floodgate!

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Enjoy a Slow and Steady Playstyle With Arcane Mage in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Although the overall feel of the specialization remains, the core mechanics of Arcane Mage get a slight rework in Mists of Pandaria, simplifying the rotation and encouraging a slow and steady playstyle.

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Achievement Roundup - Dastardly Duos Event Week 5

With week 5 of Dastardly Duos, there is a new weekly quest from Vinnie Sweets along with certain achievements players can earn.

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Changes to Warcraft Rumble Support - No New Content Moving Forward

Blizzard has announced that Warcraft Rumble will continue to be supported with in-game events and bug fixes, but no longer receive new content updates moving forward.

Diablo 4 Seasons Return to Normal Length - But for How Long?

The newly released Diablo 4 Season 9 brings the game back on track with its scheduling after a short Season, but it may be a short-lived normalcy.

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Shadowform & Moonkin Buffed, Warrior's Minimum Charge Range Removed - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has made several adjustments to Class Spells and abilities in Mists of Pandaria Classic, including buffs to Shadowform, Moonkin Form, and Assassin's Resolve!

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Stable Participation as More +22 Keys are Completed - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 17

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of June 24th during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Easily Track Your Collector's Bounty Mounts With Completionism.net

Struggling to remember which mounts you still need to collect for Collector's Bounty? Track your full progress from Vanilla to Shadowlands with Completionism.net.

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Frost Mage Hits Rock Bottom - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 17

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of June 24th on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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How Good Are the Paladin Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Paladin Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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Which Racial Traits Are Best For Each Monk Specialization in Mists of Pandaria Classic?

Players can now create Monks in the Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch, but which Racial Traits are best for each Monk specialization?

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Ethereal Transmogs Coming in Patch 11.2

In our journeys to K'aresh in Patch 11.2, we'll be able to collect some transmog cosmetics in the style of the Ethereals!

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Many Nerfs to Cast Times in Ara-Kara and Dawnbreaker - War Within Season 3 Datamining

We've datamined many changes to the War Within dungeons in Season 3 and many spells now have an increased cast time!

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What Content Stays and What Goes with Diablo 4 Season 9

With Season 9 of Diablo 4 finally here, and more Seasonal changes than ever, we're taking a look at what's been permanently added to the game and what's temporary until the end of the season.

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Earn a 10% Experience & Reputation Buff at the Darkmoon Faire in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Players can now earn a 10% Experience and Reputation buff from the Darkmoon Faire as a part of the Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch!

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Patch 11.2 PTR Development Notes and Class Tuning - Unholy DK Bursting Sores Hard Target Capped at 8

Blizzard has posted Patch 11.2. PTR development notes and class tuning which includes target capping Unholy DK Bursting Sores to 7 additional targets.

Blizzard Confirms Character Boosts on Monk Issue Has Been Resolved - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has confirmed that the previous issues with Boosting Pandaren Monk in Mists of Pandaria Classic have been resolved!

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New Splash Screens for Patch 11.2 and Season 3 of The War Within

We've datamined two new splash screens in this week's PTR build, one highlighting features coming in Patch 11.2 and the other for Season 3 of The War Within!

Blizzard Addresses Issues With Missing Affixes From Belial's Hoard In Diablo 4 Season 9

Blizzard has noted that they are working on a fix soon regarding a new bug in Diablo 4 Season 9, which causes items to drop with missing affixes.

RIP Bubbles in Operation: Floodgate

Bubbles was a menace in War Within Season 2 and now it's time to say goodbye.

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Patch 11.2 PTR Build 61787 Datamined Class & Tier Changes - Death Knights, Hunters, Warlocks

This week's Patch 11.2 PTR build includes several class spell and tier set changes, particularly for Death Knights, Hunters, and Warlocks!

Use Mushrooms to Heal Your Raid as Restoration Druid in Mists of Pandaria Classic

If you enjoyed Restoration Druid in Cataclysm, then you're in for a treat, as you'll gain a lot of new ways to play and contribute to your group in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

New Holy Priest Artifact Mace Datamined in Patch 11.2 - Additional Weapon Models

In the latest PTR build, we've datamined a new one-handed mace with a model reminiscent of T'uure, Beacon of the Naruu, the Holy Priest Artifact weapon from Legion. Is this the return of Naaru on a stick?

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Season 9 Tejal's Shop Updates with New Cosmetics for Every Diablo 4 Class

With Season 9's launch, Tejal's Shop has updated with new Diablo 4 cosmetics for every class. These are a mix of new looks for the expansion, and some older looks available for different classes - take a look at all the models!

Leveling Herbalism Will Be Fixed With Next Week's Reset - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard is aware of an issue related to gathering nodes not granting skill increases in Mists of Pandaria Classic. This issue is expected to be resolved as part of next week's maintenance.

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Does Hardcapping Bursting Sores Cripple Unholy DK's AoE?

With today's Patch 11.2 notes, Blizzard changed Bursting Sores to hard cap Unholy Death Knights in AoE scenarios. Our Unholy DK writer, Taeznak, takes a look at its impacts and how much it will actually matter for players.

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What if N'zoth Is Still Alive? - The War Within Lore Speculation

N'zoth perished at the end of Battle for Azeroth... but what if he didn't? Let's speculate on how N'zoth might have survived right under our noses, and how it's been set up the whole time.

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Datamined Cinematic Cutscenes for Patch 11.2 - K'aresh Campaign Spoilers

We've datamined several of the in-game cinematic cutscenes for the Ghosts of K'aresh story campaign in Patch 11.2.

New Turtle Mounts Available in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

Along with the introduction of the Pandaren race in Mists of Pandaria Classic, there are twelve new Dragon Turtle mounts available to collect!

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All Reliquary Battle Pass Rewards and Models for Diablo 4 Season 9

Diablo 4 Season 9 is now live, and alongside the new content, there are new Reliquaries to indulge in. Before you buy, check out all the new models!

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Beast Mastery Hunter Pets Provide Raid Buffs in Mists of Pandaria Classic

In Mists of Pandaria Classic, Beast Mastery Hunters can tame Exotic pets, which bring raid-wide utilities and baseline abilities into their raid!

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New Gleeful Glamour Lets You Play as an Ethereal in Patch 11.2

With Patch 11.2 being all about the ethereals, players will even have a way to play as one with a new Gleeful Glamour recipe!

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All Trinkets from Patch 11.2 - Manaforge Omega and Mythic+

With Patch 11.2 being available on PTR, we have our first look at the trinkets coming with Ghost of K'aresh, coming from Manaforge Omega and Mythic+ on Season 3.

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New Cooldowns Grant Enhancement Shaman Massive Burst Damage Going From Cata to MoP

Combining Fire Elemental with other cooldowns allows Enhancement Shaman to create massive burst DPS windows in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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Diablo Immortal's Druid: A Hands-On Review

The Druid is the latest addition to Diablo Immortal’s stable of player characters. We were offered a preview and jumped at the chance to get a look at this newly imagined Druid.

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Diablo 4 Available Now on PlayStation Plus: Celebrate 15 Years

PlayStation Plus turns 15 this year, and as part of the celebration, Diablo 4 is part of the July Monthly Games for PlayStation Plus Members!

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Earn Exclusive Rewards in the New Theramore's Fall Scenario in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Theramore's Fall, the new Scenario available with the Mists of Pandaria Classic pre-patch offers faction-exclusive rewards like the Theramore Tabard and the Mini Mana Bomb!

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Destruction Warlocks in MoP Classic - What Originally Changed from Cataclysm

A new resource, called Burning Embers, will allow Destruction Warlocks to unleash chaos in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Tempering Recipes Adjusted for Diablo 4's Season 9

Season 9 gives wearbear Druids new tempering recipes, while Barbarian, Druid, and Sorcerer all have several recipes adjusted in the latest Diablo 4 update.

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The Story of Legacy of Arathor with Nobbel87

Nobbel87 looks into the story behind Legacy of Arathor: the Rise of the Red Dawn, in which we accompany Faerin Lothar to the Arathi Highlands.

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PSA: Start Master of Turbulent Timeways Before Weekly Reset to Complete the Achievement

If you want to complete Master of the Turbulent Timeways III, make sure you have started the process before the weekly reset. The event requires you to participate in five different Timewalking weeks, meaning The Burning Crusade Timewalking is the latest week to start.

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Possible New Bank Updates Datamined on Patch 11.2 PTR

The latest 11.2 PTR Build contained a few hints suggesting at potential updates coming to the Bank. Here's what we know so far:

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Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K’aresh Releases August 5th!

Blizzard has announced the release date for Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh as August 5th!

Season 3 Raid Manaforge Omega Releases August 12 - All Difficulties Unlock Same Week

Season 3's new raid Manaforge Omega is set to release on August 12th for all difficulities including Mythic.

The War Within Season 3 Arrives on August 5th - Same Day as Patch 11.2

Blizzard has released their official preview of Season 3 including the release schedule starting August 5th. Season 3 will release concurrently with Patch 11.2.

The Winds of Mysterious Fortune Return July 15 - August 12th

Prepare for the release of Patch 11.2 with the Winds of Mysterious experience and renown buff, returning next week on July 15th!

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Diablo 4's Boss Immunity Phases Might Soon be a Thing of the Past

Players have been vocal about hating Diablo 4's boss immunity phases - and in a recent message, Blizzard hints at plans to change these going forward.

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Encrypted 11.2.5 War Within Build Spotted on Dev Servers - Internal Testing Starting

Blizzard has updated one of their internal servers with the first 11.2.5 build, build 61864. Note that this build is encrypted, so we can't datamine its contents.

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Item Level Changes, Battle Fatigue Reduction Increased - Mists of Pandaria Classic Arena Updates

Blizzard has released an update, as well as answered some questions related to the Arena PvP Season on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta.

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Take a Deep Breath of Sindragosa - Frost Death Knight's Patch 11.2 Rework Reviewed

With limited changes since Dragonflight, Frost DKs are receiving a substantial set of changes Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh. Our Frost Death Knight Writer, Khazak, discusses the rework coming in Patch 11.2 including the new Breath of Sindragosa, talent overhaul, utility concerns, and potential issues.

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Warcraft Audio Novella: The Doom of K'aresh

Blizzard has released a new series of videos titled The Doom of K'aresh, spanning nearly two hours of content narrated by Locus-Walker voice actor Ray Porter, detailing the thrilling and tragic tale behind the fall of K'aresh.

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New High-Definition Loading Screens Debut in Diablo 4's Season 9

A new Season of Diablo 4 means new loading screens added to the game, this time featuring Astaroth, the Reliquary Gear Set, and Sins of the Horadrim.

Dire Changes to Dire Beast & Dark Ranger? - Beast Mastery Hunter's Patch 11.2 Rework Reviewed

Our Beast Mastery Writer, Tarlo, discusses the mini rework including the updated Mastery, Dire Beast rework, and Dark Ranger Hero Talent overhaul.

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Complete Gallagio Loyalty Renown Track at Rank 20 to Unlock Teleport, Mount, & Title

Twenty weeks after the launch of Liberation of Undermine, players can finally complete the Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club renown track, unlocking the High Roller title, a teleport to the raid, and Flarendo the Furious mount!

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Tazavesh and Halls of Atonement Dungeon Updates - Mythic+ Season 3

Blizzard has announced Tazavesh and Halls of Atonement dungeon updates for Season 3!

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Patch 11.2 Development Notes for July 8th - Class & Tier Set Tuning

Blizzard has posted development notes for July 8th which includes major tuning for classes and Season 3 Tier Set bonuses.

The Best Symbiosis Targets For Each Druid Specialization in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Symbiosis, the new Druid ability, grants new abilities to both the Druid and their target based on their specs, but which classes are the best targets?

Monks Even More Mandatory in Mythic Raid in Patch 11.2

Monks can rest assured that Blizzard has their back as they've just received a substantial buff to their raid buff Mystic Touch.

Patch 11.2 PTR Build 61871 Datamined Class & Tier Changes - New Unholy Mastery & Buffed Mystic Touch

This week's Patch 11.2 PTR build includes several class spell and tier set changes, nerfing Warriors Warrior nerfs, buffing Mystic Touch, and introducing a new mastery for Unholy Death Knights!

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New Season 3 Mythic+ Titles in Patch 11.2 - The Unbound

In the latest Patch 11.2 build, the Season 3 Mythic+ achievements have been added, awarding "The Unbound" titles for high level Mythic+ rating.

Blizzard Responds to Spell Block Removal for Protection Warrior

Blizzard has responded to the removal of Spell Block for Protection Warriors.

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A Much Angrier Dave & Customizable Mitigation - Brewmaster Monk's Patch 11.2 Rework Reviewed

Our Brewmaster Monk Writer, Sinzhu, discusses the suite of changes including the talent tree shakeup, improvements to their core celestial Niuzao (Angry Dave), and potential concerns as to whether the rework goes far enough.

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Warlords of Draenor Timewalking for Turbulent Timeways Week 4 - Heroic Undermine Cache

Turbulent Timeways III continues with Week 4's Warlords of Draenor Timewalking with some new rewards!

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New Ghosts of K'aresh Key Art for Patch 11.2 - Alleria vs. Dimensius

As part of the Patch 11.2 release date announcement, Blizzard has released on Instagram a new Key Art featuring Dimensius, the All-Devouring, facing off against Alleria on the shattered remnants of K'aresh.

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Stable Rankings in Undermine - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 18

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of July 1st on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Unveiling Pandaria - Blizzard Shares a Journey Through the Zones of Mists of Pandaria Classic

Ahead of the release of Mists of Pandaria Classic, Blizzard has shared a summary of each of the expansion's upcoming zones!

Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K'aresh Teaser Trailer Released - Who Can You Trust?

Blizzard has released a new teaser trailer for Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh featuring the forces of Azeroth as they begin their fight against Dimensius, the All-Devouring.

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New Wallpaper Images Debut With Diablo 4 Season 9

Diablo 4 always delivers with stunning art, and Season 9 introduces multiple new Splash Arts that are perfect for your next Diablo Wallpaper!

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Soulbinder's Nethermantle - Cosmetic Raid Cloak from Manaforge Omega in Patch 11.2

Though already confirmed that there will be no cloak drops to compete with the Reshii Wraps in The War Within Season 3, they'll still be able to collect unique cosmetics such as the Soulbinder's Nethermantle in Manaforge Omega!

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Mounts Taking Players Away from Mythic+ - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 18

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of July 1st during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Blizzard Shares Preview of Scenarios & Challenge Mode Dungeons Coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has shared information related to two new pieces of content coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic - Scenarios & Challenge Modes Dungeons!

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Queen Ansurek Solo Killed by Durendil

Queen Ansurek from the Nerub-ar Palace raid was defeated entirely solo by Durendil on Normal difficulty. This accomplishment makes Nerub-ar Palace the first raid to be fully cleared solo during the next season.

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Cosmic Anomaly Nerfed and Sorcerer Infinite Damage Bug Fixed in New Diablo 4 Hotfix

Blizzard has pushed a Diablo 4 Hotfix onto live servers, which fixes an infinite scaling issue with Sorcerer and nerfs Cosmic Anomaly for Projectile Skills.

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Shadow Priest & Balance Druid Reach Top 5 - MoP Classic Pre-Patch Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of July 8th for the Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Massive Warlock Buffs and Spellslinger Mage Tier Buff - Patch 11.2 PTR Tuning Hotfixes

Blizzard has pushed a new set of tuning hotfixes to the Patch 11.2 PTR servers. These include substantial Warlock buffs and changes to the Spellslinger Mage tier set for Season 3.

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The Silithid, Qiraji, & War of the Shifting Sands - Anniversary Phase 5 Prelude

With the Ahn'Qiraj raids on the horizon, we're taking a look at the Qiraji's story. Who are these insectoid creatures, and why are we fighting them?

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Everything Coming With Ahn'Qiraj in Phase 5 - Classic Anniversary

With Phase 5 launching soon, we wanted to highlight all the latest content coming to the 20th Anniversary servers!

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Everything About Neighborhoods in Midnight’s Player Housing

Blizzard has announced more information about Neighborhoods for Player Housing!

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How to Get Started on the Scepter of the Shifting Sands Questline & Become a Scarab Lord

With the Scepter of the Shifting Sands questline becoming available in Phase 5, we look at the first few steps to help you on your way to becoming a Scarab Lord!

Additional Patch 11.2 PTR Development Notes - Warlock & Spellsinger Buffs

Blizzard has released another set of Patch 11.2 Development Notes annotating the Warlock and Spellslinger Mage buffs from last night's hotfixes on the PTR.

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A New Tank Rolls Into Mists of Pandaria Classic - Introducing the Brewmaster Monk

In Mists of Pandaria Classic, Brewmaster Monks are among the sturdiest brawlers out there, and they also have access to more mobility than any tank before them!

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Use New Season Blessings to Boost Escalation Sigil Droprate in Diablo 4 Season 9

Season 9 offers new and returning Season Blessings to make engaging with endgame content and upgrading Seasonal Powers easier and more exciting - including an increased chance to find more Escalation Sigils!

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The Ahn'Qiraj War Effort & Phase 5 Now Live - Classic Anniversary

The Ahn'Qiraj War Effort is now on the 20th Anniversary servers, signalling the official launch of Phase 5!

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Reshii Wraps Powerful for Ethereals, But Weak for Tanks? - Artifact Tank Effect Reviewed

Despite being heralded as a powerful new Artifact in Patch 11.2, the Reshii Wraps' tank effect has felt more than a little lackluster. Sinzhu, one of our tank class writers, discusses why tanks struggle to find significant value in the new Artifact cloak.

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Blackwing Lair Will Have Temporary Daily Reset to Allow Scarab Lord Progress

To remedy a bug with some players' Scarb Lord progress, Blizzard will be temporarily changing Blackwing Lair to a daily reset.

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How Good Are the Monk Hero Talent Tier Sets in The War Within Season 3?

Our Monk Guide Writers breakdown each of their two tier set bonuses, offering insight into the Hero Talent-specific implementation, relative strength, and theorize which you're likely to use in Patch 11.2.

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How to Farm Cenarion Circle Reputation & Earn Your Earthstrike and Rockfury Bracers - Classic Anniversary

Cenarion Circle Reputation can be a tedious grind in Classic, but the rewards include some of the best items for players available in Phase 5!

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Organize Mount Farming with the Collector's Bounty Helper In-Game Addon

Maximize your loot with Collector's Bounty Helper, a new in-game addon that turns your chaotic mount farm into a simple and organized to-do list!

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WoW Weekly: Housing Neighborhoods, MoP Classic, Doom of Karesh, Anniversary Phase 5 and More!

Big news this week in WoW, as Blizzard released a new audio novella, previewed features coming to housing neighborhoods, the Mysterious Fortune returns to buff goblin cartels, and The War Within Season 3 arrives on August 5th! In Classic news, Phase 5 is now live on Anniversary realms, and Mists of Pandaria Classic is about to begin!

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Reduced RNG Makes Fire Mage Play Much Smoother Going From Cataclysm to Mists of Pandaria Classic

Fire Mage changes very little going from Cataclysm to Mists of Pandaria Classic; however, the specialization gets a significant rework, which reduces frustrating RNG damage.

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Wowhead Now Hiring Diablo 4 Class Writers

Wowhead is recruiting paid freelance writers for our Diablo 4 content creation team. If you are an avid player of Diablo 4, are an expert in your chosen class, and have experience writing high-quality nonfiction content, we want to talk to you!

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Barbarians Buffed and Druids Even Stronger in Diablo 4's Newest Upcoming Patch

Blizzard has announced the date for Diablo 4's next patch - and while Druids get even stronger, Barbarians are seeing some buffs!

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New Fate of the Devoured Warband Campsite Screen Coming in Patch 11.2

With the latest 11.2 PTR Build, there is a new campsite screen that players can receive from completing the campaign storylines in K'aresh!

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Honorable Mention Perk Increased to 250% - Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for the Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch that increases the Honor gain bonus of the Honorable Mention Perk to 250%.

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Obtain Ner'zhul's Staff and Garad's Axe Appearances in Warlords of Draenor Timewalking

With this week's Warlords of Draenor Timewalking event, you can now purchase cosmetic appearances that match Ner'zhul's staff and Garad's One-Handed Axe!

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A Whole Lot of Work for Disappointing Results: State of the Barbarian in Diablo 4 Season 9

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, starting with Barbarian! After being gutted in Season 9, can Barbarians recover that fun, "big bonk" playstyle, or is it just too much work for too little results?

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Combat Rogues Receive Quality-of-Life Improvements & Defensive Options Heading Into MoP

While Combat Rogues see very few rotational changes, they do receive several quality-of-life improvements, as well as tweaks to defensive tools in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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Blizzard Hosts Secret Meeting with Diablo 4 Content Creators - Are New Announcements on the Horizon?

Many Diablo Content Creators are drumming up hype on social media after an apparent presentation from Blizzard showing off the future of Diablo 4.

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Discipline Priests Gain a Dynamic Rotation & Powerful Raid Cooldowns in Mists of Pandaria Classic

While maintaining core concepts from Cataclysm, Discipline Priests gain a more dynamic rotation and stronger raid cooldowns heading into Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Hybrid Concept Means the Class Falls Behind: State of the Rogue in Diablo 4

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, and today are Rogues! Is it finally time to admit that a hybrid class concept just can't keep up with other classes?

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The Theft of Brann's... Clothes? - Season 3 Delver's Journey

Patch 11.2 features a new Delver's Journey, with a new story involving the return of Nexus-Princess Ky'veza from Nerub'ar Palace and a very scantily clad Brann Bronzebeard!

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Get the Adorned Half Shell Transmog by Watching WoW on Twitch!

Watch a WoW stream on Twitch for 4 hours before August 11th and earn a new transmog!

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New Uniques are a Breath of Fresh Air: State of the Sorcerer in Diablo 4

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, and today are Sorcerers! New Uniques give the class a breath of fresh air playstyle wise, but overall build similarities are becoming stale.

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Unholy Death Knight Looks to Dominate the DPS Rankings in Mists of Pandaria Classic Phase 1

Unholy Death Knight gains a much smoother rotation, powerful raid-wide cooldowns, and massive burst DPS, thanks to the balancing being based on the final patch of Mists of Pandaria.

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Patch 11.2 PTR Build 61981 Datamined Class & Tier Changes - Hunter, Mage, Rogue, & Warrior Tuning

This week's Patch 11.2 PTR build includes several class spell and tier set changes, with major tuning for Hunters, Mages, Rogues, and Warriors!

Reagent Bank and Void Storage Removed in Patch 11.2's Bank Update

Blizzard has announced that the Bank will be updated in Patch 11.2 with a more traditional tab system while removing Void Storage and the Reagent Bank.

Patch 11.2 PTR Development Notes - More Class Tuning

Blizzard has announced Patch 11.2 PTR development notes for today which includes more Class Tuning.

Valorstones No Longer Reset With New Seasons in Patch 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh

A big change revealed in this week's Patch 11.2 PTR Development Notes, Valorstones will no longer reset at the start of a new season, so start stockpiling now!

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China Celebrates 20 Years of Warcraft with Personalized "Shado-Pan Archives" Memoirs

China is celebrating 20 years of World of Warcraft with the Shado-Pan Archives, a flavorful personalized memoir of player stats and achievements across their entire gameplay history!

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Dastardly Duos Event Ends Tomorrow - Last Chance for Rewards and Achievements

The Dastardly Duos Event is ending tomorrow, making today your last chance to round up any remaining rewards or achievements from the event before they're gone.

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4-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for July 15th - Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has announced a 4-hour maintenance for Cataclysm Classic, scheduled for July 15th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (July 16th at 3:00 a.m. CEST).

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Previously Unobtainable Weapon Transmogs Available in Patch 11.2's Phase Diving

In the latest Patch 11.2 build, many recolors of old world weapons can be found from Phase Diving!

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World of Warcraft: Midnight Opening Cinematic and Expansion Overview at Gamescom 2025

The World of Warcraft: Midnight opening cinematic and expansion overview will be revealed at Gamescom 2025!

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Silvermoon City Teased for Midnight Cinematic Reveal

In the background of the teaser art for the Midnight reveal at Gamescom 2025, players can get a sneak peek at an HD Silvermoon City!

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New 6 Month Subscription Mount - Herald of Sa’bak Mount and Sa’bak’s Favored Pet

Blizzard has announced a new 6 month subscription mount and pet!

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Hit the Beach with the Tropical Wave Pack - Swimwear Ensembles and Surfboard Mount on the Blizzard Store

The Tropical Wave Pack had been added to the Blizzard Store, featuring two beachside ensembles and a Kickin' Kezan Waveshredder mount for $15 USD!

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Marksmanship Hunter Burst Damage is Higher Than Ever in Mists of Pandaria Classic

In Mists of Pandaria Classic, Marksmanship Hunters gain a buff to Careful Aim, increasing Critical Strike chance to 80%, and making initial burst damage higher than ever before!

Blizzard Rolls Back Diablo 4's Latest Patch Due to Crashes

Blizzard has released an announcement stating that Diablo 4's Patch 2.3.1 has been rolled back - an estimated fix time has not yet been announced.

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Item Level Requirements & Achievements to Obtain in Mists of Pandaria Classic Dungeons

Blizzard has released a preview of all of the new dungeons coming to Mists of Pandaria Classic, including specific item level requirements and obtainable Achievements!

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China's 20 Year Anniversary Livestream Recap - Speed Cataclysm, Legion Remix, & Titan Reforged

Last night, NetEase LieHuo hosted a livestream celebrating 20 Years of World of Warcraft in China, detailing what's coming next for players, including a few surprise reveals bound to make the rest of the world jealous!

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Back On Top - But for How Long? State of the Spiritborn in Diablo 4

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, and today are Spiritborn! This class is back on top after being nerfed several seasons in a row - but will an over-reliance on one Unique and the same Ultimate ability in almost every build bite them in the long run?

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Insane Darkfuse Reputation Farm Nerfed

Bad news for Darkfuse reputation farmers as the strategy of mass spawning of slimes for Market Research has now been nerfed.

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Blizzard Rolls Back Diablo 4's Latest Patch Due to Crashes

UPDATE: Patch 2.3.1 is now live again after Blizzard has fixed the crashing issue, and players on all platforms can experience the new Diablo 4 patch!

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Legion Timewalking for Turbulent Timeways Week 5 - New Sylvanas' Dreadbow of the Banshee & More!

Turbulent Timeways III continues with Week 5's Legion Timewalking. Obtain new rewards added in 11.1.7 including Sylvanas' Time-Lost Dreadbow of the Banshee!

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Marksmanship Dethrones Devastation - The War Within Season 2 DPS Rankings for Mythic Liberation of Undermine Week 19

Today, we are looking at the DPS balance on Liberation of Undermine during the week of July 8th on The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Unholy Death Knight Breakes Into the Top 5 - MoP Classic Pre-Patch Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of July 16th for the Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Collect Transmog to Unlock Mount in Patch 11.2 - Phase-Lost Slateback

Blizzard has added a new mount reward to the Phase-Lost-and-Found achievement in K'aresh. This achievement requires you to collect all the different appearances found during Phase-Diving.

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Explore K'aresh, the Shattered Homeworld of the Ethereals in Patch 11.2

Blizzard has released their official preview for K'aresh, the new Zone of Patch 11.2. Check out all the new locales including the new player hub Tazavesh and Season 3 Dungeon, Eco-Dome Al'dani.

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What China's New Titan Reforged Servers Could Mean For Classic+

Titan Reforged Servers include raid content from Classic, The Burning Crusade, and Wrath of the Lich King, all scaled to level 80, but this will only be available in China.

Overpower Nerfs Had Unintended Side Effects: State of the Necromancer in Diablo 4

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, and today are Necromancers! Overpower nerfs targeted some of the Necromancers' strongest builds - but the nerfs had unintended side effects on the playability of the rest of the class as well.

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Last Chance for The War Within Season 2 Achievements and Rewards — World of Warcraft — Blizzard News

Blizzard has revealed the things that are going away at the end of War Within Season 2!

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Astral Gladiator's Fel Bat Model Update

The unpopular Astral Gladiator’s Fel Bat mount has been updated.

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+22 Keys Back in the Menu - TWW Season 2 Mythic+ Rankings Week 19

Today, we are looking at the dungeon data for the week of July 8th during The War Within Season 2. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Raider.IO statistics for The War Within Season 2.

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Buy the Overcharged Delve Mount for Undercoins in Patch 11.2

Although Overcharged Delves are going away in Patch 11.2, the OC91 Chariot can still be obtained from Undercoins!

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Dungeon Loot Changes in Classic Anniversary Phase 5

Phase 5 brings a major overhaul to dungeon loot, offering players significantly better pre-raid options!

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World of Warcraft 20 Year Anniversary Drone Show Lights Up the Sky in China

Chinese players wrapped up their 20th Anniversary celebrations with a laser light show, featuring 3,000 drones lighting up the night sky of Shenzhen Bay!

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Subtlety Rogue Benefits From a Simplified Rotation Heading Into Mists of Pandaria Classic

Subtlety Rogue sees several changes heading into Mists of Pandaria Classic, including a simplified rotation and an easier way to manage Combo Points!

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Buffs Brought the Class Back from the Dead: State of the Druid in Diablo 4

We're taking a look at the current State of the Classes in Diablo 4, and last but not least are the Druids! After several seasons at the bottom of the charts, Druids are finally on the receiving end of buffs - and it's transformed the enjoyment of the class for players.

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Ghosts of K’aresh Development Notes for July 17th - Major Class Tuning & Mystic Touch Reversion

Blizzard has released development notes for Patch 11.2 which includes significant class tuning for DKs, Mages, Warlocks as well as Mystic Touch being reverted back to 5%.

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Mage Tower Appearances Won't Be Obtainable in Legion Remix

Blizzard has revealed that some cosmetics will not be earnable during Legion Remix, most notably the Mage Tower Artifact appearance rewards.

Patch 11.2 PTR Build 62049 Datamined Class & Tier Changes - DK, Mage, Warlock & Paladin Tuning

This week's Patch 11.2 PTR build includes several class spell and tier set changes, including changes to Death Knights, Mages, Paladins, and Warlocks as well as reverting Monk's Mystic Touch back to 5%.

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Embrace the Void With New K'aresh & Dimensius Raid Music in Patch 11.2

The void draws ever closer with new musical tracks for Patch 11.2's Ghosts of K'aresh and the Manaforge Omega Raid including a fantastic score for the Dimensius Encounter.

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WoW Weekly: Winds of Mysterious Fortune, Mists of Pandaria Classic, & Midnight Teaser

This week in WoW, the Winds of Mysterious Fortune buff is live, we're days away from the launch of Mists of Pandaria Classic, and Midnight is set to be revealed at Gamescom!

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Fresh Meat Enters the Blizzard Store with New Butcher-Themed Merchandise

With Diablo 4 Season 9 out, Blizzard has added some new Butcher-themed items to the store, including a replica cleaver, wall art, and new apparel.

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Grant Your Allies Unique Abilities as Balance Druid in Mists of Pandaria Classic

In Mists of Pandaria Classic, Druids gain a new spell, Symbiosis, which grants additional abilities to both the Druid and their target based on each of their Specializations!

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Observed Drop Rate Data for All Collector’s Bounty Mounts

According to Wowhead Looter data, the Felblaze Infernal mount from Gul'dan still has less than a 1% drop rate during Collectors Bounty - check out the full data for all mounts!

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Patrick "Scarizard" Scarborough Announces Departure from Blizzard Entertainment

Known for creating unique and exciting endgame gear, Senior System Designer Patrick "Scarizard" Scarborough has announced his departure from Blizzard Entertainment, citing personal reasons and burnout after four years working of World of Warcraft.

Patch 11.2 PTR Class Tuning - Healer Tuning

Here is the Patch 11.2 PTR development notes for today which includes healer tuning!

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Blizzard Addresses War Effort Bug on Anniversary Realms

Due to a bug on some Anniversary servers, the gates of Ahn'Qiraj were opened prematurely. Blizzard has resolved this issue, resealing the gates of Ahn'Qiraj, and allowing players to continue contributing to the War Effort.

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Become the Master of Mobility With Windwalker Monk in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Coupled with an exceptional ability to handle predicted damage, Windwalker Monk is the most mobile specialization in the game, able to outpace and outmaneuver anyone in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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Diablo 4 Bosses are Ruined by Duping, Botting, and the Economy

Diablo 4 allows players to trade for materials needed to farm lair bosses endlessly, and it's actively changing what people consider to be a grind - and leaving the players who don't trade in the dust.

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Turn Everyone into an Ethereal and More with New Phase Diving Toys in Patch 11.2

Phase Diving is one of the activities you can do in K'aresh in Patch 11.2, and some of the new cosmetic rewards you can obtain from it includes toys!

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1-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for Monday July 21st - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced a 1-hour maintenance for Mists of Pandaria Classic, scheduled for Monday, July 21st at 7:00 a.m. PDT (July 21st at 16:00 CEST for EU servers).

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How to Farm Brood of Nozdormu Reputation & Earn One of Your Best-in-Slot Rings - Classic Anniversary

During the 10-Hour War, players will be able to farm reputation with the Brood of Nozdormu and earn progress towards one of their best-in-slot rings!

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Dark Ranger Perfected? - Marksmanship Hunter's Patch 11.2 Rework Reviewed

Our Markmanship Hunter Writer, Azortharion, discusses the mini rework with sights set squarly on the Dark Ranger Hero Talent overhaul.

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How Active Mitigation Will Change the Way That Protection Paladin Tanks in Mists of Pandaria Classic

While the Holy-Power focused playstyle gets tuned up a notch, Protection Paladin's core mitigation strategy has been reworked in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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The Best Stats for Each Specialization - Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Raid BiS

We have compiled the suggestions from our class guides to detail which stats you should prioritize for each Specialization in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Ahn'Qiraj Best-in-Slot Gear Guides For Each Specialization - Classic Anniversary Phase 5

Our Class Writers have prepared Best-in-Slot Gear Guides for every Specialization in Classic Anniversary Phase 5, which features gear acquired from the Ahn'Qiraj raid!

Mists of Pandaria Classic - Launch Trailer

Blizzard has released a new launch trailer for Mists of Pandaria Classic! Relive this beloved expansion when Mists of Pandaria Classic goes live today at 3:00 pm PDT.

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Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Farming Mounts During Collector's Bounty

We've compiled the top 3 mistakes that we see around the collector community when farming moutts.

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Which Reputation to Prioritize For Each Specialization in Mists of Pandaria Classic

While there are many Factions to earn Reputation with in Mists of Pandaria Classic, only four will be meaningful for raiding. But which one should you prioritize for your Specialization?

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Which Profession Should Your Class Choose in Mists of Pandaria Classic?

We've summarized the suggested best Professions from our Class Guides for all of the Class Specializations in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Tips and Tricks to Optimize the Path to Level 90 in MoP Classic

Today, we are looking at a few things players can do during the leveling process to gain experience and save some time in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Snag Your Bonus Loot Before Diablo 4's Gift of the Tree Event Ends

The Gift of the Tree event is ending tomorrow in Diablo 4, so today's your last chance to snag any last-minute bonus Whisper Caches!

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Flying in MoP Classic is Locked to Level 90 - Trainer Locations and Cost

Mists of Pandaria Classic is nearly here! Learn more about the requirements for unlocking flying in the latest Classic expansion.

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Mists of Pandaria Classic is Now Live - All Guides Updated

The Mists have dissipated, and Pandaria is unveiled! Players can now reach level 90, explore the vast continent of Pandaria, and battle through new dungeons!

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Blizzard Working on Mists of Pandaria Classic Performance Issues

With the release of Mists of Pandaria Classic, players have been reporting lag, disconnections, and quest bugs. Blizzard is aware of these issues and is working to stabilize servers.

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The Transmog Yak Mount is Now Available With Mists of Pandaria Classic Launch

The very useful Grand Expedition Yak mount becomes available in WoW Classic with Mists of Pandaria. Here's where to buy it, and why it's useful.

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World First Level 90 Achieved by Lmgd1 in Just Over 3 Hours - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Lmgd1 has achieved World First level 90 just over 3 hours after Mists of Pandaria Classic launched!

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Blizzard Working on Mists of Pandaria Classic Performance Issues

Update: Blizzard has increased server capacity, which should lead to a smoother experience.

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Flex Raiding Unlikely Before Siege of Orgrimmar - MoP Classic Developer Interview with Scottejaye

WoW Classic Content Creator, Scottejaye sat down with Blizzard to discuss all things Mists of Pandaria Classic!

Make the Most of the Last Week of Collector's Bounty with Daily Heroic Mount Runs

Collector's Bounty is almost over - and with one short week left, have you gotten all your mounts? Here are some quick and easy daily runs you can do to snag a few last-minute +1's!

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"Tons of Changes": Blizzard Talks Level Boosts, Season of Discovery, and the Biggest Changes in Mists of Pandaria Classic in Ebonhardt Interview

WoW Classic Content Creator, Ebonhardt, interviewed Blizzard, discussing the changes made to Mists of Pandaria Classic and how these could impact future versions of Classic.

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Become a Glyph Hunter in K'aresh with New Skyriding Glyphs

After a hiatus in Undermine, Skyriding Glyphs return in patch 11.2, with K'aresh providing players with eight new glyphs to collect.

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Rogue & Shadow Priest End the Expansion on Top - MoP Classic Pre-Patch Dragon Soul DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of July 21st for the Mists of Pandaria Classic Pre-Patch in Dragon Soul. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Dragon Soul statistics.

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Grind Undermine Reputation with Winds of Mysterious Fortune Event - 100% Bonus Reputation

Don't forget to grind Undermine reputation before August 12th as the Winds of Mysterious Fortune Event gives you 100% bonus reputation with the Cartels!

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Diablo 4 Quietly Made Wardrobe Changes to Let Players Slay in Style

Diablo 4 Season 9 introduced plenty of content, but one of the quieter changes is a new QoL feature that allows players to equip a full cosmetic theme!

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World First Level 90 Disputed By Community - Mists of Pandaria Classic

The WoW Classic community has come together to provide evidence, disputing the Race to World First Level 90 in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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Challenge Mode Dungeons Temporarily Disabled While Blizzard Investigates Issues - MoP Classic

Blizzard has announced that Challenge Mode Dungeons will be temporarily disabled in Mists of Pandaria Classic while they investigate issues.

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Warcraft Logs Bans Gnomish Battle Chicken From Ahn'Qiraj Parses - Classic Anniversary Phase 5

Warcraft Logs has released its ruleset for progress, parsing, and speedrunning Ahn'Qiraj for Classic Anniversary Phase 5!

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New Mastery/Versatility Neck Added to Operation: Floodgate on Patch 11.2 PTR

Blizzard is making some hotfixes to help increase gear variety in Season 3, adding a new Mastery/Versatility neck to Operation: Floodgate on the Patch 11.2 PTR!

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Diablo 4 License Approved By Chinese Government

In a surprise announcement from China's National Press and Publication Administration, Diablo 4 is one of the few new imported titles to be approved and receive a license in China.

Classic Timewalking for Turbulent Timeways Week 6 - Heroic Undermine Cache

Turbulent Timeways III continues with Week 6's Classic Timewalking! Complete dungeons for a Heroic Cache of Undermine Treasures.

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Blizzard Increases Quest Enemy Spawn Rates in Mists of Pandaria Classic

To help alleviate leveling bottlenecks, Blizzard has increased the respawn rate of several quest-related enemies in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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Fish Stick Cast Time Removed - Tazavesh Hotfixes in Season 3

Tuning hotfixes have been pushed to PTR servers which includes removing the Fish Stick cast time in Tazavesh Gambit.

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Honor Gear is Now Available From PvP Vendors Ahead of Arena Season 12 - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has enabled the Honor Gear Vendors in Mists of Pandaria Classic to allow players to purchase PvP gear before Arena Season 12.

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New Insane Darkfuse Reputation Farm - Steamwheedle Cartel World Quest

A new insane Darkfuse Reputation farm has emerged! Farm your Market Research by doing a Steamwheedle World Quest.

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The Developers Are Fully Focused on Mists of Pandaria, But Other Classic Content is in Development - Nobbel87 Interview

WoW Classic Content Creator, Nobbel87, interviewed Blizzard, where they discussed the changes made to improve social features and support alts in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Increase Your Gathering Speed With the Forager's Gloves in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Forager's Gloves are a pair of gloves available in Mists of Pandaria Classic that increase your gathering speed of resources in Pandaria; here's how to get them!

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Last Chance Bonus Delve Event - Finish Season 2 Journey to Unlock Campsite and Teleportation Toy

This week, the final Delve Bonus Event of Season 2 is live, offering players one last chance to earn extra rewards and finish their seasonal journey to unlock some useful rewards!

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Encrypted Patch 11.2.7 Internal Test Build on WoWDev Servers

Seemingly working ahead, Blizzard has updated one of their internal servers with an encrypted Patch 11.2.7 development build!

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How to Easily Complete an Annoying Diablo 4 Season Journey Requirement

One of the more annoying Seasonal Missions in the Champion Chapter requires opening whisper caches, but there's a neat trick to make it much easier!

Earn an Item Level 450 Weapon in the Arena of Annihilation Scenario - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Mists of Pandaria Classic has seven Scenarios, the new 3-player, story-driven instances, available in Phase One.

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New Best-in-Slot Enchants That Come From The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj - Classic Anniversary

While scouring through the bug-infested halls of Ahn'Qiraj, players will be exposed to a variety of new content, including raid-exclusive mounts, optional bosses, and new recipes!

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Best Ways to Farm Spirit of Harmony in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Mists of Pandaria Classic introduces a new elemental reagent called Spirit of Harmony. But where can this new crafting material be found?

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How to Unlock the Golden Lotus Daily Quests in Mists of Pandaria Classic

In Mists of Pandaria Classic, earning reputation with the Golden Lotus faction provides players with significant rewards, including an Item Level 489 Necklace!

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Devs Are Open to Class Balance Changes in The Burning Crusade Classic - Crix Interview

Content Creator, Crix, interviewed WoW Classic developers, where they discussed several topics, including the potential for class balance changes in The Burning Crusade Classic!

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Defeat This World Boss For a Chance to Earn a Mini Version of Him as a Mount - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Defeat Galleon in the Valley of the Four Winds for a chance to earn the Son of Galleon mount in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Shatter Viscidus in The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj With These Sources of Frost Damage - Classic Anniversary

In the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj raid, players will encounter an optional boss named Viscidus. Here, we've put together a list of recommended weapons to help you shatter his defenses!

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Double the RNG With Raid BoEs in Season 3: Random Secondary Stats

Double the RNG, double the fun? Manaforge Omega raid BoEs appear to be very special in Season 3 as they appear to roll with completely random secondary stats!

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The Tavern Collides with Sanctuary in a New Diablo Immortal x Hearthstone Crossover Event

In a new Blog post, Blizzard revealed details regarding the new Diablo Immortal x Hearthstone Crossover Event, including new cosmetics and content!

Blizzard Resolved Issues With PvP Honor Vendors - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has resolved an issue where PvP Honor Vendors were only appearing on specific layers in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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Blizzard Releases Zen of Pandaria Soothing Playlist - Mists of Pandaria Classic

To celebrate the release of Mists of Pandaria Classic, Blizzard has released a 3-hour-long 'Zen of Pandaria' playlist, which is sure to make your journey through Pandaria serene.

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Blizzard Removes Crafting Recipes That Will Reappear in the Thunder King Patch - Mists of Pandaria

Blizzard has removed Professions recipes that were unintentionally released early in Mists of Pandaria Classic, and has stated that they will return in the upcoming Thunder King patch.

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All Challenge Mode Achievements Have Been Reset, Dungeons Re-Open July 29th - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Due to a bug, Blizzard has reset all Challenge Mode Achievements in Mists of Pandaria Classic, and will reopen Challenge Mode Dungeons at 3:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, July 29th.

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Players Can Now Convert Honor Points Into Justice Points in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Mists of Pandaria Classic, which allows players to exchange Honor points for Justice points, and vice versa.

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WoW Weekly: Mists of Pandaria Classic Now Live, Shaohao's Sage Serpent Mount Available in Retail

This week in WoW, Mists of Pandaria Classic is live, and players can earn the Shaohao's Sage Serpent in The War Within by completing the Pandaren starting zone experience!

World of Warcraft's Soundtrack Released on Spotify, Apple Music & More!

Blizzard has released World of Warcraft's Soundtrack on your favorite music platforms including Spotify and Apple Music. Let the echoes of legend carry you into battle...

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Diablo 4's Next Patch Has No Class Tuning - Just Bug Fixes

Diablo 4's next Season 9 patch has just been announced, but players who might have been hoping for more class tuning will be disappointed.

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Patch 11.2 PTR Development Notes - Significant Class Tuning for Death Knights, Mages, Shaman, & More

Blizzard has released new Patch 11.2 PTR Development Notes, which include significant class tuning for Death Knights, Mages, Shaman, & more!

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Huge Buffs to Reshii Wrap Effects on Patch 11.2 PTR

All the Reshii Wrap special effects have been buffed by a large amount on the Patch 11.2 PTR!

(Updated) Patch 11.2 PTR Development Notes - Now Includes Boomkin and Windwalker Buffs

Blizzard has released new Patch 11.2 PTR Development Notes, which include significant class tuning for Death Knights, Mages, Shaman, & more! Edit: Boomkin and Windwalker buffs have been added.

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Huge Quality-of-Life Improvement for Looting Your Weekly Spark in Season 3

Forget how many more Sparks you've gotten? In Season 3, a new currency is being added that will let you track total Sparks earned without needing to use a script!

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Shamans Buffed, Warlocks Nerfed, & More Psychic Link Tuning in Patch 11.2 PTR Datamined Class & Spell Changes

With just a few weeks to go until the launch of Patch 11.2, this week's 11.2 PTR build includes more class spell and tier tuning for Death Knights, Shaman, Mages, Warlocks, and Psychic Link changed for the 44th time!

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PvP Vendor Spawn Updates - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has temporarily resolved the issue of the missing PvP vendors in Mists of Pandaria Classic by spawning additional copies of these vendors.

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Last Chance to Earn Shaohao's Sage Serpent Retail Mount by Playing MoP Classic Intro

With Mists of Pandaria Classic now launched in full, this week is the last chance for retail players to earn the exclusive Shaohao's Sage Serpent mount by completing the Pandaren starting zone before July 30th!

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Blizzard Releases World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Merchandise Collection

Blizzard has released the World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Merchandise collection, including several new T-Shirts, Hoodies, and a Box Art Canvas!

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Blizzard Confirms No Diablo 4 Updates Until Season 10

In a post by Diablo Director of Social & Content Marketing Adam Fletcher, it has been confirmed that there will be no Diablo 4 news until Season 10.

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How To Earn an Item Level 457 PvP Weapon Without PvPing in Mists of Pandaria Classic

If you're struggling to find a good weapon in Mists of Pandaria Classic, you can get an item level 457 PvP weapon without even doing any PvP!

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New Versatility/Critical Strike Neck Added to Priory of the Sacred Flame on the Patch 11.2 PTR

Doubling down on their efforts to improve itemization in Season 3, Blizzard has added a new Versatility/Critical Strike neck dropping from the Priory of the Sacred Flame on the Patch 11.2 PTR!

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Blizzard Releases Mists of Pandaria Classic Launch Key Art, Screenshots, Logos & Icons

Blizzard has released high-definition key art for Mists of Pandaria Classic, as well as new Launch Screenshots, Logos, and Icons!

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Vengeance Explained - The New Tanking Mechanic in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Vengeance is a new system related to Tanking in Mists of Pandaria Classic. Vengeance has an enormous impact on gameplay, but the mechanics of how it works aren't exactly straightforward.

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New Holiday Mount, Toy, and Cosmetic Rewards Coming to Brewfest in Patch 11.2

Alongside all of the new content coming in Patch 11.2 are further holiday updates, with a new mount, toy, and several cosmetic transmogs added to Brewfest!

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for July 29th - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance for Mists of Pandaria Classic, scheduled for Tuesday, July 29th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (July 30th at 03:00 CEST for EU servers).

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Whispers of K'aresh Audio Log Part 1 - The Skies of K'aresh Consumed

In a tweet by WoW Partner @Queen_Ishura, a new Audio Log was released detailing a cautionary tale about the void consuming the blood orange skies of K'aresh leaving an eternal darkness.

What to Do Before Raiding Mogu'Shan Vaults - Mists of Pandaria Classic

The first raid in Mists of Pandaria Classic, Mogu'Shan Vaults, releases on July 31st, but what should you do to get ready for the first raid of the expansion?

Diablo Immortal's Getting the Content Diablo 4 Wishes it Had - Again

Diablo Immortal and Hearthstone clash in a limited-time crossover event, featuring exclusive rewards in both games, but where is the love for Diablo 4?

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PvP Base Resilience & Dampening Changes in Mists of Pandaria Classic

After extensively testing Resilience and Dampening on the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta, Blizzard has determined the best base Resilience for Battlegrounds, World PvP, and Arena matches.

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A Greedy Emissary Ends Tomorrow - Last Chance to Collect Hellfire Tier 2 Sets

A Greedy Emissary ends tomorrow, July 29th at 8:00 AM, making this your last chance to farm treasure goblins and purchase Hellfire recolored Tier 2 sets!

Player-Character Bank Updates Bluepost - Removal of Deprecated Items

Continuing their updates on upcoming bank changes in Patch 11.2, Blizzard has released a new bluepost clarifying that some very old and no longer functional items that had persisted in Void Storage will be removed from player inventories once the bank conversion takes place.

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Last Chance to Benefit from Increased Drop Rates on Mounts - Collector's Bounty Almost Over

The Collector's Bounty event is nearing its end, you have a little under a day to farm any dungeon/raid mounts and transmogs you may not have earned yet!

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Soaking Huhuran’s Poison Bolts in The Temple of Ahn'Qiraj - Nature Resistance Options in Classic

In the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj raid, players will encounter a boss named Princess Huhuran. Here, we've put together a list of recommended nature resistance items to help you mitigate the ongoing poison damage!

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New Headless Horseman Mounts, Weapons, and Armor Coming to Hallow's End in Patch 11.2

Alongside all of the new content coming in Patch 11.2 are additional holiday updates, with new mounts, weapons, and armor sets added to Hallow's End!

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Shadowlands Raids Currently Not Dropping Loot

With this week's weekly reset, players have noticed that Shadowlands raids are currently not dropping loot, only currencies and reputation. Avoid running these until fixed!

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Mists of Pandaria Classic PvP Season 12 is Now Live!

Mists of Pandaria Classic PvP Season 12 includes two new Arenas, the Temple of Kotmogu & Silvershard Mines Battlegrounds, as well as several Achievements to earn!

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The War Within Season 2 Recaps Courtesy of Raider.IO

As Season 2 of The War Within draws to a close, Raider.IO is once again offering personalized recaps detailing all of your dungeon and raid accomplishments!

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Bring Life Back to K'aresh with Ecological Succession in Patch 11.2

Blizzard has released their official preview of the new Ecological Succession outdoor activity coming in Patch 11.2. Check out all that Ecological Succession has to offer along with a sneak peek at some sweet rewards!

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Mythic+ Enterprising Hero Title Score Requirements Posted for Season 2

Blizzard has posted the current score requirements for earning the Enterprising Hero Mythic+ title in the War Within Season 2. Check the threads for your region for the most up to date info.

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Where to Find Every New Dungeon Entrance in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Whether you're leveling up or looking to gear up, dungeons are a crucial step in your character's progression in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

A Surprise March of the Goblins Event Brings Surprise Problems in Diablo 4

The March of the Goblins event may have started today, but there's something essential missing: The statue! Blizzard is investigating and working on a fix.

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10% Health Increase & More Tuning for Season 3 Mythic+ Dungeons

Blizzard has announced a 10% health increase for Season 3 Mythic+ dungeons and more tuning for Tazavesh and Halls of Atonement!

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Huge Updates to Cooldown Manager Coming Soon! - Sound, External and Debuff Tracking

Blizzard has announced massive improvements to the cooldown manager in the future which includes sound options, external tracker, debuff tracking and more!

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Whispers of K'aresh Audio Log Part 2 - Endurance But At What Cost?

In a Reddit post by WoW Partner @Queen_Ishura, Audio Log Part 2 was released discussing how the K'areshi endured the envelopment of their skies by the void, transforming them irrevocably.

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Blizzard Reports Overwhelmingly Positive Feedback with Single-Button Assistant - Interview with PC Gamer

In a new interview with PC Gamer, Associate Game Director Morgan Day relays overwhelmingly positive feedback from the single-button combat assistant feature added in Patch 11.1.7.

August 2025 Trading Post New Rewards - 3 New Mounts

Blizzard has announced the August 2025 Trading Post which includes 3 new mounts!

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Every Rare Spawn Drop in Mists of Pandaria Classic

There are a bunch of new rare NPCs with unique drops in Mists of Pandaria Classic. Here are all the items available, along with their locations!

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Diablo's Soundtracks Now Available on All Streaming Platforms

From the Wilderness of Diablo 2 to the Reaper of Souls Soundtrack and Beyond, Stream all your favorite nostalgic Diablo Music on your favorite Platform!

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Trinket Hotfixes on Patch 11.2 PTR

Some trinket hotfixes have been applied to the Patch 11.2 PTR!

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Best-in-Slot Cantrip Boots from Lower Raid Difficulties Will be Weaker in Patch 11.2

In a recent hotfix on the Patch 11.2 PTR, the effectiveness of the Interloper's cantrip boots from Manaforge Omega now scale with the difficulty it drops in, making Heroic and Mythic versions of the best-in-slot footwear much more worthwhile.

Blizzard Wants Players To Remember The WoW Token is the Only Safe Way to Buy Gold

Blizzard has released a post reminding players that buying gold from third parties is forbidden and the only safe way to buy gold is through the WoW Token.

Motes of Harmony Now Available Through Honor & Justice Point Exchange - Mists of Pandaria Classic

In addition to converting Honor Points and Justice Points, players can now also exchange these two currencies for Motes of Harmony in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Hunter Pet's Growl Automatically Disabled in Instances - Mists of Pandaria Classic Hotfixes

Tired of the Hunter's Pet pulling aggro? Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Mists of Pandaria Classic, which automatically prevents Hunter Pets' Growl ability from autocasting after entering an instance!

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Hunters Nerfed Again! - Patch 11.2 PTR Class Tuning

Blizzard has announced more class tuning on the Patch 11.2 PTR which nerfs both Marksmanship and Beast Mastery Hunters!

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Tank Cloak Nerfed! - More Reshii Wraps Artifact Cloak Tuning on 11.2 PTR

More Reshii Wraps tuning has occurred on the Patch 11.2 PTR nerfing the Tank Cloak, and buffing the DPS Cloak again!

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Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K’aresh Goes Live August 5th! - Blizzard Preview Bluepost

Blizzard has released a lengthy bluepost detailing everything coming with the release of Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K'aresh on August 5th and Season 3 on August 12th!

Blizzard Accidentally Released World Bosses Early and Fixed Immediately - Sha of Anger & Galleon Coming One Week After Heart of Fear

Blizzard temporarily released World Bosses early in Mists of Pandaria Classic. The Sha of Anger and Galleon should begin spawning one week after the Heart of Fear raid.

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Shroud Yourself in the Power of the Ethereals - Reshii Wraps Artifact Cloak, Phase Diving & More!

Blizzard has released their official preview for the Reshii Wraps, a new artifact cloak that will grant access to phase diving, help you infiltrate Manaforge Omega, and so much more!

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Blizzard Nails the Balancing in Mists of Pandaria Classic - Tier List Rankings

Wondering how well your Class will perform in Mogu'shan Vaults? Here, we've ranked each DPS, Healing, and Tank Specialization for Phase 1!

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New Patch 11.2 Twitch Drop on August 5 - Shadefur Brewthief Pet

Patch 11.2 is releasing on August 5, and with it, a new Twitch Drop is coming! Watch any World of Warcraft stream for 4 hours to obtain the Shadefur Brewthief Pet.

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Patch 11.2 Datamined Class & Tier Set Changes - Previously Announced Tuning on the PTR

We've datamined new hotfixes on the Patch 11.2 PTR, which appear to contain the class and tier set tuning previewed in yesterday's PTR Development Notes, nerfing Death Knights, Hunters, Mages, while buffing Monks, Paladins, and Rogues.

Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K'aresh Official Patch Notes

Blizzard has posted the official patches for Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K'aresh!

Players Who Entered Mogu’Shan Vaults Receive Temporary Suspensions, World Bosses Arrive Early - MoP Classic

Blizzard has decided to temporarily suspend players who entered Mogu'shan Vaults ahead of its official release.

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Diablo's Tabletop RPG Might Finally be Debuting Soon

Looking for a Tabletop RPG fix? The world of Sanctuary might be coming to a game night near you soon - the Diablo TTRPG was recently previewed after a long delay!

Mogu'shan Vaults Raid Now Live & Boss Guides Available - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has officially released the Mogu'shan Vaults raid in Mists of Pandaria Classic, and we have created Boss Strategy Guides to help you take on this new raid!

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Mythic Raiders Can't Skip Optional Boss If They Want Hall of Fame

In an interview with But Why Tho?, Blizzard reveals that the "optional" Soul Hunters boss is required for Hall of Fame.

World First Heroic Mogu'shan Vaults Achieved by <Numen> - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Horde guild on the EU Gehennas server, Numen, has achieved World First Mogu'shan Vaults in Mists of Pandaria Classic just under 40 minutes of the raid's official release!

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(More Additions) Patch 11.2 Datamined Class & Tier Set Changes - Previously Announced Tuning on the PTR

We've datamined new hotfixes on the Patch 11.2 PTR, which appear to contain the class and tier set tuning previewed in yesterday's PTR Development Notes, nerfing Death Knights, Hunters, Mages, while buffing Druids, Paladins, and Rogues.

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Datamined Nerfs to Season 2 Trinkets on Season 3 Launch - Season 3 Trinket Tuning

6 of the most popular trinkets in Season 2 are likely getting nerfed on Season 3 launch. In addition, over 20 trinkets from Season 3 are getting more changes as well!

Datamined Nerfs to Season 2 Trinkets on Season 3 Launch - Season 3 Trinket Tuning

6 of the most popular trinkets in Season 2 are likely getting nerfed on Season 3 launch. In addition, over 20 trinkets from Season 3 are getting more changes as well!

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But Why Tho? Patch 11.2 Interview - Manaforge Omega, Optional Bosses, 3rd DH Spec

In an interview with But Why Tho?, Assistant Lead Quest Designer Stephanie Yoon and Senior Game Producer George Velev spoke about the Manaforge Omega raid coming in Patch 11.2, what exactly makes a boss optional, and rumors of a third Demon Hunter specialization!

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The Bench WoW Podcast Patch 11.2 Interview with George Velev and Stephanie Yoon

In an interview with The Bench WoW Podcast, Senior Game Producer George Velev and Assistant Lead Quest Designer Stephanie Yoon spoke to Squishei, Tettles, and Growl about set bonuses, raid buffs, and spoiling story mode in Patch 11.2!

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Season 3 Enemy Health and Damage Adjustments for Mythic 0s, Mythic+ & Delves

Blizzard has announced that they're making some last minute adjustments to enemy damage and health with the intent of making Mythic 0 dungeons more approachable and Mythic+ and Delves still challening for players gearing up.

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WoW Weekly: Whispers of K'aresh Audio Logs, and More!

This week in WoW, numerous Whisper of K'aresh audio logs were released, updates to the Cooldown Manager were announced, and the August Trading Post is now live!

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Celebrate Patch 11.2's Release With WoW Game Deals Through August 13th - Game Services, Warcraft RTS & More

Blizzard has announced major discounts on the War Within, Warcraft RTS titles, and in-game character services from now till August 13th. Check out all the savings.

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Fastest Goblin Farm Route in Diablo 4 – Complete the New Event Quickly

A new optimized Goblin farming route is letting Diablo 4 players breeze through the seasonal event in record time while farming materials and reputation.

Whispers of K'aresh Audio Log Finale Part 3 - Benevolence, Betrayal & Bleeding Oblivion

Encrypted in a transmission to the WoW Secret Finding Discord, the third and final Audio Log has been released detailing the final collapse of K'aresh and the betrayal that unleashed the shadows.

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Blizzard Reminds Players Season 2 Ends This Week - Season Rewards No Longer Obtainable Soon

Blizzard has reminded players that Season 2 is ending this week and rewards will no longer be available soon.

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Battle for Azeroth Timewalking for Turbulent Timeways Finale - Heroic Undermine Cache

Turbulent Timeways III culminates with Week 7's Battle for Azeroth Timewalking! Complete dungeons for a Heroic Cache of Undermine Treasures and check out all the new items from the latest Timewalking addition.

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Increase Your Reputation Gain With Grand Commendations in Mists of Pandaria Classic

With the release of Mogu'shan Vaults in Mists of Pandaria Classic, Grand Commendations are now available, doubling the rate of reputation gain for all characters on your account!

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Earn the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent Through Glorious Raiding - Mists of Pandaria Classic

With the release of Mogu'shan Vaults in Mists of Pandaria Classic, players can begin working on the Glory of the Pandaria Raider meta achievement, which rewards the Reins of the Heavenly Crimson Cloud Serpent!

Diablo Summer Sales are Hotter than Hell

Looking to beat the heat? The Diablo franchise is on sale now for Blizzard's Summer Sale - take a look at these discounts and jump into the world of Sanctuary!

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Disciplinary Action Against Over 27,000 Players Leads to Stricter Anti-Boost and RMT Enforcement in China

Lei Huo, the NetEase substudio operating World of Warcraft in China, has released a lengthy blog post decrying boosting and malicious behavior undermining fair play and achievement for genuine players, citing disciplinary actions taken against over 27,000 players and stricter enforcement measures to include revoking gear drops and season-long suspensions.

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for August 5th - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance for Mists of Pandaria Classic, scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (August 6th at 03:00 CEST for EU servers).

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What You Need to Know for Patch 11.2: The War Within Story Recap

As we approach the release of Patch 11.2 and K'aresh, let's first take a look back at the story leading up to our fight against Dimensius in the next chapter of The War Within.

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Last Chance to Upgrade TWW Season 2 Items - Unlock Transmog by Upgrading Items

With patch 11.2 arriving next week, this is likely the last chance you have to upgrade Season 2 items to unlock extra transmog appearances.