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Farm Harandar Rares for Mounts and Unique Transmog Appearances

Many unique rewards are available from farming the rares in Harandar, including mounts, weapon transmog, and even the ability for Hunters to tame the lush wildlife of Harandar.

Every New Unique that Drops from the Butcher in Diablo 4 Season 12

The Bloody Butcher is the newest addition to the Diablo 4 Boss Ladder in Season 12, and he's got five new Uniques for players to hunt.

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More Dungeon Nerfs and Guardian Druid Bug Fixes - Midnight Hotfixes for March 11th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes more dungeon nerfs and guardian druid bug fixes.

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How to Complete Prey Hunts Quickly in Midnight

Tired of getting ambushed during your Prey Hunts? Here is how to complete Prey Hunts in about 5 minutes.

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Five of the Coolest Hunter Pets to Tame in Midnight

Midnight brings with it a new set of hunter pets to tame, including some new unique Spectral pets, an Undead eagle, and a Dark Mana Wyrm!

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Use Hunter's Mark During Lothraxion's Intermission Phase in Nexus-Point Xenas

Thanks to Hunter's Mark, players can easily spot the real Lothraxion during his intermission phase in the Nexus-Point Xenas dungeon!

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Patch 12.0.5 Preview - Void Assaults, The Voidforge and Prop Hunt

Blizzard has provided a preview of Patch 12.0.5 which includes the Voidforge, Void Assaults, the Prop Hunt Game mode and more!

Patch 12.0.5 PTR Development Notes - Class Updates, Housing & More

Blizzard has posted Patch 12.0.5 PTR development notes which includes a few class updates, Exterior and Decor improvements for housing, and more.

Bonus Rolls are Returning in Patch 12.0.5 - Voidforge "Turbo-Boost" System Explained

In Patch 12.0.5, the Voidforge system is being added which allows players to target a piece of loot from a boss or Mythic+ dungeon with a knockout system.

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Spinning to Win: Mistweaver's Melee Healer Identity in Crisis

Midnight's rework and tuning has significantly chipped away at the Mistweaver melee toolkit. Our writer, Swirl, explains why the spec's melee identity is in crisis, being overtaken by Spinning Crane Kick.

Use This New Tool to Efficiently Level Professions in The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Leveling professions is a core gameplay tenet for TBC Anniversary, and there's a tool that'll help you level them efficiently and cost-effectively!

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Blizzard Explains Why Most Debuffs are Private Auras in Midnight Season 1

Blizzard has released a statement in the WoW UI discord, discussing why most debuffs are Private Auras in Midnight Season 1, and the plans for Auras in the future.

Midnight Patch 12.0.5 PTR Class And Spell Tuning Changes

We've datamined the first round of class and spell tuning changes on the Midnight Patch 12.0.5 PTR, including big changes for nearly all specializations highlighted in the PTR Development Notes!

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Ignoring Mandatory Procs for Pack Leader Survival Hunter in Midnight

When an ability lights up, you typically want to use it. That's not the case for Survival Hunter's Hogstrider. Our writer, DoolB, weighs in on why ignoring the Pack Leader proc is currently the best option.

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Void Tier 2 Recolors from Void Assaults in Patch 12.0.5 - Purple Judgment Finally Returns!

We've datamined models for new Void recolors of the HD Tier 2 sets coming as a reward from the new Void Assaults in Patch 12.0.5. Preview all 13 sets including the return of the purple Judgement Paladin!

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Shadow Word: Death Officially Dead & Quality of Life Tax - Shadow Priest in Midnight

The Void has arrived in Midnight, and apparently it can stop Death itself or at least Shadow Word: Death. Our Shadow Priest writer, Ellipsis, explains why the iconic ability has fallen out of rotation as well as the heavy tax on a notable quality of life talent in Midnight.

Midnight Gems Buffed and More Class Bug Fixes - Midnight Hotfixes for March 12th, 2026

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes buffing Midnight gems and more class bug fixes.

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Unstable Affliction Returns, So Do Damage Balance Issues - Affliction Warlock in Midnight

Unstable Affliction's return has led to major Single Target/AoE balance concerns. Our Affliction writer, Kalamazi, discusses why the ability struggles amidst talent focus issues.

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Master Loot Returns in Patch 12.0.5 for Chinese Realms Only

Thunderfire Games has announced several Chinese exclusive changes coming in Midnight, including their own Hall of Fame awarding physical trophies to the first 50 guilds to clear the three Mythic raids, and Master Loot returning in Patch 12.0.5!

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Judgment Deemed Unworthy Even for Lightsmith Holy Paladins in Midnight

Despite being a core ability, Judgment has yet to find it's place in Holy Paladin's toolkit in Midnight. Our writer, Clarius, justifies why the spell's usage ties directly to Empyrian Legacy and how it can be brought back into the fold.

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Master of Whatfare? Arms Warrior Issues with Apex Talents

Arms Warriors are sorely undertuned in Midnight, but while tuning may fix a wide range of gameplay problems, it doesn't change the fact that their new Master of Warfare Apex talents just aren't very good.

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Still Behind Enemy Portals - Optional Arcantina Objective Bugged

Still Behind Enemy Portals is this week's Arcantina quest, though the optional objective appears to be bugged, giving players no way to place their treasure within the tavern after completion.

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Arcane Missiles Blinks Out of Rotation & The AoE Debate - Arcane Mage in Midnight

Arcane Mage spells are some of the most iconic in WoW, but two core abilities feel like forgotten relics. Our writer, Porom, illuminates why Arcane Missiles has fallen out of rotations and what's replaced Arcane Explosion for AoE.

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Spinning Crane Kick Kicked to the Curb for Midnight Windwalker

While Spinning Crane Kick has overtaken Mistweaver, the iconic ability remains absent from Windwalker's rotation. Our writer, Babylonius, explains why and how we might see SCK make a resurgence in Patch 12.0.5.

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Steady Flight No Longer Requires Pathfinder Achievements

Blizzard has announced that Steady Flight no longer requires unlocking via Pathfinder achievements.

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Voidlight Marl Cost of Housing Decor Significantly Reduced

Collectors rejoice! Voidlight Marl prices on housing decor items in Midnight have been greatly reduced on live servers!

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Tips & Tricks for Heroic Hellfire Ramparts - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

With Heroic Dungeons providing more of a challenge than raids, here are some tips that can help you overcome Heroic Hellfire Ramparts!

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New Patch 12.0.5 Splash Screen: The Voidforge, Decor Duel & Lingering Shadows

We've datamined a new splash screen for the Midnight's Patch 12.0.5 which includes The Voidforge, Decor Duel & Lingering Shadows.

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WoW Weekly: Season 1 Midnight Tier Sets, Patch 12.0.5, and WoW Ambassadors

This week in WoW, Blizzard previewed the Midnight Season 1 Tier Sets for PvE and PvP as well as released the Patch 12.0.5 PTR.

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How to Obtain the Echo of Aln'sharan Mount in Midnight

Upon completing The Legend of Aln'sharan side quest chain, players can begin looting Mysterious Skyshards from mobs throughout Harandar, 500 of which can be used to unlock the secretive Echo of Aln'sharan mount!

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Class Tuning Incoming for Season 1 on March 17

Blizzard has posted class tuning that will go live with Season 1 starting March 17th.

Midnight Hotfixes for March 13th - Marl Decor Cost Reduction, Class Bugfixes & More

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for March 13th which includes Voidlight Marl cost reductions for Decor as well as a number of class bugfixes.

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Dracthyr Automatically Switch Forms in Combat With Battle Visage

Among the many class changes previewed in the Patch 12.0.5 PTR Development Notes, Dracthyr are gaining a Battle Visage ability to dynamically switch between draconic and visage forms mid-combat!

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How to Get the Gortham Battle Pet and Achievement in Nexus-Point Xenas

The infamous Secret Finding Discord has discovered how to unlock the Gortham battle pet and "You Conduit!" Feat of Strength achievement in Nexus-Point Xenas!

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3 Features That Would Improve The Burning Crusade Anniversary Right Now

With just over a month of TBC Classic under our belt and time to get a feel for it, here are four features that would improve the experience!

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8 Easy Midnight Mounts to Add to Your Collection

Looking for easy mounts to increase your collection in Midnight? We've selected six of the easiest mounts to farm from the new expansion!

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Artistic Aid Endeavor Rewards Eight Painting Decor Pieces

Hesta Forlath sells eight Housing Decor paintings in Silvermoon City, requiring a Deed of Patronage before purchasing. Here's how to earn the Deed of Patronage, and where to purchase these paintings.

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Abundance World Event is No Longer Abundant

Abundance has been nerfed recently and is no longer Abundant, making it harder to secure the top tier rewards needed for Epic Profession tools.

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The Top 5 Most In-Demand Raid Specializations For The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 1

With the raiding population of The Burning Crusade Anniversary rising to over 275,000, we're taking a look at the data to see which Specializations are most in-demand.

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Dragonflight LFR Raids Returning in Patch 12.0.5

Patch 12.0.5 adds a new NPC in Valdrakken that will allow players to queue for any of the Dragonflight LFR raids!

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Practice Midnight Season 1 Raid Encounters with Vellum: Raid Night Study Hall

With Midnight Season 1 about to begin, now is a good time to study up on boss encounters with Vellum: Raid Night Study Hall, a free-to-play raid trainer for Heroic difficulty raid bosses!

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4-Hour Maintenance Scheduled Ahead of Midnight Season 1 Launch on March 17th

Blizzard has announced a 4-hour maintenance ahead of Midnight Season 1, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 am PDT.

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Phase 4 Releases March 31st - Mists of Pandaria Classic: Escalation

Blizzard has announced that the next Phase of Mists of Pandaria - Escalation will be released on March 31st!

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Track Prey Hunt Progress with the Preydator Addon

Preydator is a new addon by RagingAltoholic, which adds greater transparency to Prey hunts through distinct progress tracking, new audio cues, and more!

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Real-Life Quest Gone Wrong: Limited Pringles Promotion Undermined by Scalpers and Greed

Over the weekend, Pringles launched a new World of Warcraft promotion with a real-world quest to earn a unique Thunder-Ridged Elekk mount, but limited availability and greed quickly turned to scalping instead.

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Blizzard Confirms "Limited" Mounts Will Eventually Be Available on the Trading Post

Blizzard has announced that any "Limited" mounts will eventually be on the Trading Post at a later date.

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Powerlevel Valeera in Grudge Pit Delve Before Season 1

Players have found a quick way to level Valeera in preparation for Bountiful Delves and the Nulleaus Delve boss!

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Update to Season 1 Class Tuning -- More Mage & Ret Paladin Changes

Blizzard has posted updates to tomorrow's class tuning which includes Fire Mage, Retribution Paladin and Mistweaver Monk.

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Gaze of the Alnseer Nerfed Again! - Season 1 Trinket Tuning

Blizzard has announced more last minute tuning, this time doing trinket tuning and nerfing the Gaze of the Alnseer trinket again.

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(FIXED) Powerlevel Valeera in Grudge Pit Delve Before Season 1

Players have found a quick way to level Valeera in preparation for Bountiful Delves and the Nulleaus Delve boss! Edit: This has now been fixed and the curiosities near the entrance no longer spawn.

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Patch 12.0.5 Loading Screens: Ritual Sites and Decor Duels

The Patch 12.0.5 PTR is up and we've found new loading screens for the upcoming Decor Duels and Ritual Site activities!

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Season 1 Class Tuning Updated - Augmentation and Shadow Buffs

Blizzard has posted additional notes for the upcoming class tuning with the weekly reset, buffing Augmentation Evoker and Shadow Priest.

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Free Catalyst Charge from Achievement Only Available from PvP During First Week of Season 1

New to Midnight Season 1, players who want to get the free catalyst charge from the achievement this week must PvP.

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How to Unlock Myth Dawncrests from Delves in Midnight Season 1

If you're not receiving Myth Dawncrests at the end of your Tier 11 Delves, then progress your Delver's Journey to unlock them and make the most of Season 1.

Why GearScore Doesn't Work in The Burning Crusade Anniversary

GearScore is a common add-on used by players to show how well-geared someone is, but it doesn't work in TBC the way it does in later versions of WoW.

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Prepare for Voidspire and Dreamrift Raid Progression with Midnight Raid Cheat Sheets

Check out our Voidspire and Dreamrift Cheat Sheets to help you clear the raid!

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Best Early Season Crafted Gear & Embellishments for All Classes - Midnight Season 1

Unsure what to craft to get the most power at the start of Midnight Season 1? To help you spend your Sparks of Radiance, we've compiled the best early season Crafted Gear and Embellishments.

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How to Beat Nullaeus on ? Difficulty, The First Delve Nemesis of Midnight

Here's how to beat Nullaeus on ? difficulty, the first Delve Nemesis of Midnight. If you're going for the Hall of Fame Delve Nemesis boss, you may want to study up!

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Midnight Season 1 Now Live in North America

Midnight Season 1 is now live in North America, featuring multiple raids, a new dungeon rotation, bountiful delves, and its nemesis!

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Play Midnight to Earn the Voidfeather Dragonhawk Flying Mount on Classic Anniversary Servers

By completing the introduction scenario in Midnight, players will earn the Voidfeather Dragonhawk on The Burning Crusade Anniversary servers!

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Voidspire Raid Finale Cinematic - MASSIVE SPOILERS

We've datamined the Voidspire Raid Finale cinematic that appears upon defeating the Crown of the Cosmos encounter. See how the Midnight campaign continues.

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Don't Waste Your Crests By Upgrading A Piece of Gear From 1/6 to 2/6

If you're looking to optimize your Crests, you should never upgrade a piece of gear from 1/6 to 2/6.

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Caution: Devourer Demon Hunter & Augmentation Evoker Not Able to Roll Main Spec on Raid Loot

With the release of Midnight Season 1, Devourer Demon Hunters and Augmentation Evokers appear to be unable to roll Main Spec on any gear from raids.

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World Boss Available for EU Players Before Season 1 Begins

The World Boss has just spawned on EU realms ahead of the Season 1 launch!

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Midnight Season 1 Tier Set and PI Estimate Spreadsheet by Ulria

Continuing the trend from previous seasons, Ulria has compiled a new spreadsheet to help players decide the best targets for Power Infusion and estimate the DPS increase from acquiring Midnight Season 1 tier sets!

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Defeating Nulleaus Delve Boss Rewards Hero & Myth Crests Beyond Cap

Players can now earn 30 Hero Crests by defeating this Season's Delve Nemesis, Nullaeus, on ? difficulty, as well as 30 Myth Crests from ?? difficulty.

(FIXED) World Boss Available for EU Players Before Season 1 Begins

The World Boss has just spawned on EU realms ahead of the Season 1 launch!

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Class Tuning, Duck Toys, and Performance Issue Fixes: Midnight Season 1 Hotfixes

Blizzard has posted the first official hotfixes of Midnight Season 1, including the promised class tuning announced last week, along with other miscellaneous fixes.

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Champion Dawncrests Capped at 400 for First Week of Midnight Season 1

Originally believed to be capped at 100, Champion Dawncrests are capped at 400 for the first week of Midnight Season 1.

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Hall of Fame for Delve Nemesis Boss Almost Half Full Already

The Delve Nemesis boss is now available, and there is a Hall of Fame achievement for being one of the first 4,000 in your region to defeat the boss on ?? difficulty. With almost 50% of these achievements claimed, get your kill now if you want it!

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Best Talent Builds for All Classes in Midnight Season 1 - Raid, Mythic+ & Delves

Midnight Season 1 has officially arrived bringing tons of new content. We've updated all our best Talent Builds for Raid, Mythic+, and Delves to help you hit the ground running.

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Delve Nemesis Hall of Fame Has Closed in North America

Barely 14 hours since the launch of Season 1, more than 4,000 players have defeated Nullaeus and the Delve Nemesis Hall of Fame has closed in North America!

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Lu'ashal World Boss Now Available - Guaranteed Warbound Champion Gear

With Season 1 now live, Lu'ashal is now available in Eversong Woods. Defeat this World Boss for a guaranteed piece of Champion (3/6) 253 item level Warbound gear once per week per account.

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Unveiling the AWC & MDI Road to BlizzCon in 2026!

Blizzard has announced the Road to BlizzCon for the AWC and MDI in 2026!

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Seat of the Triumvirate World Quest Awards 246 Champion Cloak for NA Realms

If you're looking for a guaranteed Champion 246 ilvl Cloak on all your characters, then consider completing the World Quest for Seat of the Triumvirate now for NA Realms.

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Guardian Druid Leaps Ahead - MoP Classic Phase 3 Throne of Thunder DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of March 17th for Mists of Pandaria Classic Phase 3 in Throne of Thunder.

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Restoring Coffer Key Shards to Loot Bountiful Delves in Midnight

With Season 1 now live, Bountiful Delves are also available, which means we need Restored Coffer Keys to get the good loot from them!

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The Secret of the Felcycle Continues - 10th Orb Discovered

The Secret Finding Discord has made a huge discovery related to the Felcycle, discovering how to obtain the 10th Orb on the clock of the Felcycle puzzle!

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Blizzard Giving Buffs to Unholy DK After Nerfing Them Too Much

Blizzard has announced that they are rebuffing Unholy DK after nerfing them too much.

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Players Report Bans Associated With Recent Knowledge Point Exploit

Players are reporting that those who took part in the recent Knowledge Point exploit have been banned.

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(Updated) Blizzard Buffing Unholy DK After Nerfing Them Too Much

Blizzard has announced that they are rebuffing Unholy DK after nerfing them too much and applying some bug fixes. Edit: The exact changes have been announced!

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Best Valeera Companion Curio Loadout for Season 1 Delves

Unsure what curios to equip on your Delve companion, Valeera? We've got you covered with the best curio loadout headed into Season 1.

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Raid Buffs Can No Longer Be Removed Mid Combat - Midnight Hotfixes for March 18th

In today's hotfixes, Blizzard has announced that Raid Buffs can no longer be removed mid combat, removing another method of doing computational addons in combat.

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How to Unlock Nightmare Difficulty Prey for Champion Gear & More Rewards

Amp up Prey to the highest difficulty! Check out our quick walkthrough on how to unlock Nightmare mode and start earning Champion gear today.

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Feel the Need for Speed? - New Raid Consumable for Season 1

Need that extra speed boost to get out of the fire a bit quicker? Midnight's tea consumables could be the edge you need to survive and stack with normal food buffs.

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Midnight Seasonal Dungeons Now Available Daily on Mythic 0 Difficulty

With the launch of Midnight Season 1, the seasonal dungeons are now available on Mythic 0 difficulty for a chance at daily Champion-track gear.

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Completing 4 Piece Tier Set Reportedly Allows Entire Warband to Drop Catalyst Charges

Despite Blizzard saying that the Catalyst Unbound achievement is character specific, players have started to report that completing the tier set on one character allows catalyst charges to drop across the Warband.

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Xal'atath's True Plan - Voidspire Cinematic Analysis (MASSIVE SPOILERS)

At the end of the Voidspire raid, we were treated to a massive cinematic revealing Xal'atath's true plans. Here, we break down exactly what those plans mean for Midnight's upcoming story.

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New Twitch Drop on March 26th - Cuddly Void Grrgle Housing Decor

Blizzard has announced another Twitch Drop for March 26th which will award players with the Cuddly Void Grrgle.

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Up to 67% Off Select Services Through April 1st During the Battle.net Spring Sale

Blizzard has announced the Battle.net Spring Sale, offering discounts of up to 67% off select Blizzard game services from now until April 1st!

WoW Ambassador Q&A with Holly Longdale on March 30th

Blizzard's new official World of Warcraft community Discord, The Portal Room, will be hosting an exclusive Q&A with Executive Producer Holly Longdale at 10 AM on Monday, March 30th!

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Collect 23 New Cuddly Companions with the Spring Bloom Pet Pack

As part of Blizzard's Spring shop sale, you can now collect 23 store companion pets in a single discounted pack. Pick up all the cuddly joy before the deal disappears on April 2nd.

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Bring These Casters to Heroic Blood Furnace to Easily Control Your Enemies

Heroic Blood Furnace is arguably one of the most challenging Heroics in TBC, but bringing these classes will make your trek here much easier!

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Healers Struggling with Dispel Visibility Due to Private Auras in Voidspire and Dreamrift

Healers have noticed a large problem with many dispellable debuffs being Private Auras in the Season 1 Raids.

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Voidspire and Dreamrift Raid Finder Wing 1 Now Available

The first wing of Raid Finder is now available to queue for both the Voidspire and Dreamrift raids, offering players chances at tier set armor and strong trinkets!

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Get Guaranteed Hero Track Gear from Trovehunter's Bounty

A Trovehunter's Bounty can be consumed to get a guaranteed piece of Hero Track gear from Delves, and there's a guaranteed way to get it this expansion!

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Patch 12.0.5 PTR Development Notes for March 19th - Class Changes & New Demon Hunter Customization

Blizzard has released new development notes for Patch 12.0.5 which includes more class changes as well as new Demon Hunter customization options.

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Datamined Class Changes for Midnight 12.0.5 PTR Build 66527

Here are the datamined class changes for the 12.0.5 PTR Build 66527.

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Demon Hunters Embrace the Void with New Eye Customizations in Patch 12.0.5

Demon Hunters are staring into the void, and the void is staring back - take a look at the new eye customizations available in Patch 12.0.5!

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More Class Bug Fixes - Midnight Hotfixes for March 19th

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

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Weekly Housing Quests Only Give Player Power Once per Account

Season 1 has arrived alongside the controversial Player Housing weekly quest. Complete this for upgrade crests, but rewards are limited to one character per account.

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Break the Coffer Key Cap with a One-Time Delve Purchase

If you were speeding through the Delve introductory questline, you may have missed acquiring your Delver's Starter Kit which rewards 2 free warbound Restored Coffer Keys above the weekly cap.

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Hit the Catwalk to Earn New Cosmetic Rewards in the Trial of Style Through March 27th

Players can earn new cosmetic rewards during the Trial of Style event, beginning today, March 20th, through March 27th!

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WoW Weekly: Midnight Season 1, Classic Anniversary Mount, WoW Esports, Twitch Drop & More

This Week in WoW, Midnight Season 1 began alongside the return of Trial of Style, a new Twitch Drop, and registration for AWC and MDI Esports. For Classic, earn a new mount on Anniversary servers for playing Midnight or check out Mists Escalation update on March 31st.

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Should Blizzard Change How World Bosses Work on TBC Anniversary?

With TBC Anniversary possessing two world bosses that provide many BiS items, should Blizzard consider making changes to make them more accessible?

M3DDY Mechanical Medical Manager Misses Mark in Midnight

M3DDY is your mechanical medical manager in Midnight, used to trigger a mass resurrection once combat ends, but the new engineering consumable has been recently nerfed and suffers a major design flaw.

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Dread Breath No Longer a Private Aura on Duo Dragons Boss

In the latest hotfixes, Blizzard has removed the Private Aura flag from the Dread Breath dispel on the Duo Dragons encounter.

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Additional Midnight Class Tuning Incoming March 24th

Blizzard has posted an additional round of class tuning coming with the March 24th weekly reset.

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Many Dispels Removed as Private Auras in Season 1 Raids

Great news for healers as the latest hotfixes have removed the Private Aura flag from many Season 1 dispels!

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Prey Journey Updates For Easier Entry to Nightmare Difficulty

Blizzard has hotfixed Prey to allow players to continue to earn Journey progress up till Rank 4 for easier entry into Nightmare difficulty.

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Trial of Style Bugs: Can't Change Transmog and Missing Rewards

The Trial of Style is back, and buggier than ever! While Blizzard delivered on their promise to add a new free transmog slot available to use during the Trial, players are completely unable to edit or change their transmog after starting the event and new rewards have been disappearing from the vendor.

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3 Free Decor Rewards from London Decor Treasure Hunt

The London Decor Treasure Hunt has been completed and all players can now claim 3 free decor rewards!

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How to Acquire Linda the Lucky in Midnight

The potatoads of Harandar are adorable, and now you can own one as a Battle Pet! Here's how to acquire Linda the Lucky.

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To Skip or Not To Skip? Tips for Heroic Slave Pens - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

The Slave Pens is a fairly easy Heroic dungeon, and one that players often do to get easy badges. Today, we go over how to make this heroic even easier!

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Some Last-Minute Changes Coming to Addon API Before Mythic Raids and Mythic+

Blizzard through the WoWUI Discord has announced that they will be hotfixing in some last minute changes to fix exploits, and some of these changes are going to be disruptive and require last-second changes.

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Viserio Cooldowns Updated for Midnight Season 1

WowUtils has spent the last tier making major upgrades to Viserio Cooldown spreadsheets, now a full-fledged webapp utility, that has been fully updated for Midnight Season 1!

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Farm Midnight Season 1 Raid BoEs for Upgrades and Profit

Bind-on-Equip epics are available from Midnight Season 1 raids, featuring two randomized secondary stats to fit any and all class needs!

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Heirlooms of Atal'Aman - A Call Back to The Burning Crusade

Looking to get your hands on some more Troll weapons? Check out the Bloodstains questline in Zul'Aman, where you can earn the Heirlooms of Atal'Aman arsenal, and see the history behind Atal'Aman.

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Should Blizzard Add Highly Contested Items to the Badge Vendor?

As the TBC Anniversary marches on, and with a condensed lifespan, should Blizzard add contested items like Dragonspine Trophy to a badge vendor?

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New Mount Models Datamined in Patch 12.0.5

We have our first look at some new mounts coming in Patch 12.0.5 for Midnight, including War Eagles, Gilnean Horses, and more!

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Plan Your Raid with Raidstrats.gg in Midnight Season 1

Still planning your raid strategies in Paint? Consider a major upgrade with Raidstrats.gg's free raid planning platform; design animated strategies, coordinate your guild, and share plans instantly.

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New Tauren Themed Transmog Set added to PTR Trading Post

Patch 12.0.5 is live on the PTR, and we've found new Tauren-themed totem cosmetics, armor sets and weapons added to the upcoming Trading Post!

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Tea Consumables No Longer Work in Raids, Dungeons and Silvermoon

The Tea consumables providing a speed buff no longer work in dungeons, raids, and Silvermoon.

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First: Livestreams, Coverage, and News

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First begins tomorrow, with several guilds hosting events and live streaming their progress to clear all three raids on Mythic difficulty and be the first World Champions of Midnight!

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Beat the Clock with Ease in Heroic Shattered Halls!

Heroic Shattered Halls is one of the more challenging Heroics in TBC, and has an additional timer challenge for its Tempest Keep Attunement!

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4-Hour Maintenance Scheduled Ahead of Mythic Raids and Mythic+ on March 24th

Blizzard has announced a 4-hour maintenance, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 am PDT (03:00 CET on March 25th).

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Buffs to Algeth'ar Academy and Windrunner Spire for Mythic+ Week - Upcoming Dungeon Tuning Incoming

Blizzard has announced upcoming dungeon tuning for Mythic+ week which includes buffs to Algeth'ar Academy and Windrunner Spire.

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Arms Warrior Buffs and Guardian Druid Nerfs - More Last-Minute Class Tuning Incoming

With Mythic raids and Mythic+ dungeons launching tomorrow, Blizzard has announced more last-minute class tuning which includes Guardian Druid nerfs and Arms Warrior buffs!

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Incoming Damage Increased in Mythic Voidspire and Dreamrift - Hotfix Tuning

Within the last couple hours, hotfixes have increased the damage taken by players in Mythic Voidspire and Dreamrift.

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Use Pings to Control Valeera in Delves

Looking for a bit more control in Delves or just trying to keep your companion from pulling additional enemies? Coordinate your assault alongside Valeera with the Ping System.

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The Best Tanks During Heroic Week - Midnight Season 1 Tank Rankings

Last week, many guilds progressed through Heroic Voidspire and Dreamrift, and we're taking a look at the Tanks who were able to dish out the most damage!

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Keeping You Alive During Heroic Week: Midnight Season 1 Healer Rankings

During Heroic week, Preservation Evoker claimed the top raid healing spot, while Restoration Druid looks to make a comeback.

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Show Off in Mythic+ with New Datamined Region-Best Achievements

During the Midnight Beta, a new set of Victor achievements was datamined for players who attain a region-best Mythic+ dungeon completion. With the launch of Midnight Mythic+ tomorrow, players might be able to earn these achievements on their realm.

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How Did Your Spec Fare During Heroic Week? Midnight Season 1 DPS Rankings

This week, Demonology Warlocks dominated the charts, both in terms of Boss damage and Overall raid damage in Voidspire & Dreamrift Heroic.

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Learn the Mythic+ Dungeons Ahead of Release with Wowhead's Mythic+ Cheat Sheets

This week, the seasonal dungeons of Midnight Season 1 are available on Mythic 0 difficulty, with Mythic+ opening next week on March 24th. For those looking for the essential information on each dungeon, take a look at our Mythic+ cheat sheets, featuring tricks and tips for each dungeon at a glance!

An Accelerated Patch Cycle May Require Additional Changes - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

With The Burning Crusade Anniversary on an accelerated release cadence, should Blizzard consider making some adjustments to leveling pace and loot?

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Crown of the Cosmos Nerfed for Many Groups

With the weekly reset, hotfixes have been applied which nerfs Normal and Heroic Crown of the Cosmos for many groups.

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"A Place to Call Home" - New Music Video and Animation

Blizzard has released a new Music Video called "A Place to Call Home"!

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(Nerfed Live on EU) Crown of the Cosmos Encounter in Voidspire Nerfed for Many Groups

Hotfixes have been applied which nerfs Normal and Heroic Crown of the Cosmos for many groups. This hotfix appears to be on EU realms, giving a slightly advantage to EU guilds who raid on Tuesday!

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Estimated Class Tuning Changes for Mythic Raids and Mythic+ Dungeons - Class Writer Opinions

More class tuning will occur with the release of Mythic raids and Mythic+ dungeons. Our class writers have given estimations of the DPS changes coming!

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Are Tank Deaths Higher Than Expected in Midnight Season 1?

According to the Warcraft Logs statistics, Tanks appear to be dying much more than expected in the Season 1 raids. What's going on?

The Race to World First Is Upon Us - Check Out All the Coverage

Blizzard has released their preview of the Race to World First with links to all the coverage including Wowhead.

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 0 Recap: Comp Predictions, Splits, and a Three-Horse Race

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is about to be underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss raid composition predictions, the likelihood of a three-horse race, and more in the RWF Day Zero recap.

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Action Bar Addons Affected by Last-Minute Addon Changes

Addon changes have been pushed to live servers which affects action bar addons such as ElvUI and Bartender.

World First Mythic Imperator Averzian by Melee Mechanics

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is officially underway, with our first victory over Mythic Imperator Averzian by Melee Mechanics!

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Midnight Delves Weekly Event Now Live - Increased Journey, Valeera XP & Undercoins

With the weekly reset , the first Delve's Bonus Event of Midnight is now live, rewarding increased companion experience, a boost to Delver's Journey progress, and more Undercoins.

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World First Dreamrift Exploited

Continuing their previous exploits in The War Within, the infamous group RAoV has entered The Dreamrift and exploited their way to defeat Mythic Chimaerus wearing blue and green gear.

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Catch Up on the Voidspire Raid Story with Story Mode!

Story Mode for the Voidspire is now available with this weekly reset, offering players a chance to see the story of the Midnight raids without the need to queue for a group.

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Cragpine World Boss Now Available - Guaranteed Warbound Champion Gear

Week 2 of Season 2 has arrived, and Cragpine is now available in Zul'Aman. Defeat this World Boss for a guaranteed piece of Champion (3/6) 253 item level Warbound gear once per week per account.

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Mail Racing for Warbound Crests in Latest Player Housing Weekly

A new Player Housing weekly quest has arrived alongside the weekly reset. Deliver mail in a quest similar to skyriding racing for a warbound cache of upgrade crests.

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Class Bug Fixes, Dungeon Tunining - Midnight Hotfixes for March 24, 2026

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

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Blizzard Saves Addons Just in Time For Mythic

In this week's episode of The Weekly Reset, Taliesin and Evitel covered the New mounts datamined from Patch 12.0.5, changes Blizzard made to addons, and the Voidspire Raid story!

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World First Mythic Vorasius by Nurfed

The second boss of the Midnight Season 1 Race to World First has fallen, with Nurfed defeating Mythic Vorasius!

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Official World of Warcraft Concert Series in North America, Europe and Asia

Helvepic has announced the "World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music" World Tour, featuring music from Classic WoW to Dragonflight from a full symphonic orchestra and choir.

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Defeating Critters Satisfies Astalor's Bloody Command in Nightmare Prey Hunts

Nightmare Prey Hunts include five affixes, with one of the more troublesome ones being Bloody Command. Luckily, defeating critters will satisfy Astalor's desires!

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Warning! Recrafting Items Has a Chance to Lose Your Crests

Multiple players have now reported that recrafting items can cause you to lose your 80 crests. Be careful of the risks and you may want to avoid recrafting until it's fixed!

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Buffed Vantus Runes in Midnight - Gain Increased Versatility Each Week

Vantus Runes have grown more powerful in Midnight, now providing up to 5% increased Versatility against a chosen boss each week, making the decision of where to use them all the more important!

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 1 Recap: Splits, Server Issues, and Two Bosses Down

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss the first day of the race, with splits, server issues, and two bosses officially dead.

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Limited Number of Egg Farmer's Backpacks Available from IGN x Trolli Promotion

IGN has partnered with Trolli to give away the Egg Farmer's Backpack in-game item! There are a limited number of codes remaining so make sure to get yours now.

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(No More Codes) Limited Number of Egg Farmer's Backpacks Available from IGN x Trolli Promotion

IGN has partnered with Trolli to give away the Egg Farmer's Backpack in-game item! There are a limited number of codes remaining so make sure to get yours now. Edit: All Codes appear to have been claimed.

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Feral Druid Dashes Ahead of the Pack - MoP Classic Phase 3 Throne of Thunder DPS Rankings

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of March 24th for Mists of Pandaria Classic Phase 3 in Throne of Thunder.

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March on Quel'Danas Raid Loot Available Early Via Delve Event

If you have a Best-in-Slot item from March on Quel'Danas, these items are available from the Weekly Delve Quest if you're lucky enough!

Void Assaults Stress Test Scheduled for March 27th on Patch 12.0.5 PTR

Play alongside the WoW development team as Blizzard looks to stress test the upcoming Void Assaults feature on March 27th on the Patch 12.0.5 PTR.

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Patch 12.0.5 PTR Development Notes for March 25th - Class Changes & Dracthyr Battle Visage

Blizzard has released new development notes for Patch 12.0.5 which includes more class changes and the new Battle Visage for Dracthyr.

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Datamined Class Changes for Midnight 12.0.5 PTR Build 66591

Here are the datamined class changes for the 12.0.5 PTR Build 66591.

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Delver's Journey Still Capped at Rank 4 Despite Delves Bonus Event

What was supposed to be a fairly lucrative week for delving, the continued Rank 4 hard cap on Journey progress has put a major damper on Delves in the second week of Season 1.

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Return to the Arcway with New Darkway Delve

Dive back into the Arcway and realign Ley Line conduits with the Darkway Delve. Here's what you need to know about this new Delve.

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Team Liquid Splits World First Mythic Chimaerus the Undreamt God

Starting off in The Dreamrift, Team Liquid has entered the race, splitting their raid to defeat Chimaerus the Undreamt God and claim first place in its standalone Hall of Fame!

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Voidspire Bug Fixes - Midnight Hotfixes for March 25

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

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World First Mythic Fallen-King Salhadaar by Team Liquid

The king is dead, long live the king - Team Liquid has defeated Mythic Fallen-King Salhadaar, third boss of The Voidspire in the Midnight Season 1 Race to World First!

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Race to World First - Tuning Hotfixes

With Liquid already Mythic 4/7, we’ve datamined some hotfixes to the final two bosses of Voidspire.

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World First Mythic Vaelgor & Ezzorak by Liquid

Liquid has defeated Mythic Vaelgor & Ezzorak, the double dragon fourth encounter of The Voidspire in the Midnight Season 1 Race to World First!

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Earn Uncapped Crests from Cracked Keystone Quest

The Cracked Keystone quest returns to Tier 11 Delves and comes with a whopping 20 Hero and 20 Myth uncapped Dawncrests for completing it!

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Possible New Shop Armor Sets Datamined in Patch 12.0.5

Looking to dress like a servant to the Old Gods? Check out these Old God-inspired armor sets and others that we've datamined on the Patch 12.0.5 PTR!

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Nightmare Prey Quest Rewards Uncapped Hero Dawncrests

Nightmare Prey has a weekly quest that rewards 20 uncapped Hero Dawncrests per week, making this an extremely valuable source for gear upgrades.

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 2 Recap: Five Bosses Down, Four to Go

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss the death of the first five bosses, tuning buffs, and the European "Advantage."

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Earn These Best-in-Slot Gems From Honor & PvP Activities - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Adding gems to gear in TBC Anniversary can be costly, but there are some that you can earn from various PvP tasks that are solid "free" alternatives!

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Winner's Podium Toy Makes a Return for Decor Duel in Patch 12.0.5

The Winner's Podium toy from Dastardly Duos makes a return for Decor Duel, giving players another chance to fully upgrade their Podium and earn any relevant achievements.

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Huoguo Hero and JTH Win ¥500,000 RMB for World Second & Third Chimaerus

Entering the race late last night, Chinese frontrunners Huoguo Hero and Jitianhong quickly claimed World Second and Third Chimaerus, each guild winning ¥500,000 RMB (~$72,367 USD) in the process!

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Earn the Adorable Assistant Botanist Leafy Pet with a Quick Sidequest in Harandar

Expand your pet collection with the adorable Baby Grovecrawler pet, Assistant Botanist Leafy, from a fast and easy sidequest to nurture hydra budlings in Harandar.

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Delver's Journey Capped at Rank 4 Until Next Weekly Reset

Blizzard has confirmed on their support forums that the Delver's Journey is capped at Rank 4 until March 31st, 2026.

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World First Mythic Lightblinded Vanguard by Team Liquid

The Lightblinded Vanguard have fallen, as Team Liquid advances onto the finale encounter of The Voidspire in the Midnight Season 1 Race to World First!

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Many Bug Fixes - Midnight Hotfixes for March 26

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes many bug fixes.

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New Twitch Drop Live: Cuddly Void Grrgle Housing Decor

The newest Twitch Drop is now live! Watch 4 hours of WoW content to receive the Cuddly Void Grrgle housing decor, available until April 23rd.

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First Look at Mythic Crown of the Cosmos - Final Boss of Voidspire

Liquid is on the final boss of the Voidspire and we have first look at Mythic Crown of the Cosmos encounter.

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World First Mythic Crown of the Cosmos by Liquid

Liquid has overcome the Crown of the Cosmos, clearing The Voidspire and claiming first place in its standalone Hall of Fame!

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Complete the March on Quel'Danas Prologue Campaign Now That It's Unbugged

Following the events of The Voidspire raid, players are launched into a lengthy questline to unite the scattered elven factions of Azeroth, paving our way to March on Quel'Danas - and now that the quests are unbugged, players can finish them!

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New Flower Crown Transmogs added to PTR Trading Post

Patch 12.0.5 is live on the PTR, and we've found a bunch of new Flower Crown Transmogs added to the upcoming Trading Post!

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Guardian Druids Struggling with Threat Issues After Recent Nerfs

If you're doing Mythic+ Dungeons, it's important to know that Guardian Druids have some threat issues after the last several rounds of nerfs.

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WoW Weekly: Midnight Season 1, "A Place to Call Home", Twitch Drop, and More!

This Week in WoW, Mythic Season 1 opened kicking off the Race to World First. Blizzard partnered with AURORA for a new musical tribute, a new Twitch Drop has arrived, and a Q&A with Holly Longdale is on the horizon.

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 3 Recap: Progression Paused Because Bosses Aren't Released

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss the new, uncharted territory the Race to World First has entered, because all available bosses have been cleared after three days.

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Blizzard Unlikely to Restore Lost Crests Due to Recrafting Bug

Blizzard has acknowledged the recrafting bug and announce that it’s unlikely that they will be able to restore the 80 lost crests.

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The Underbog is One of the Easiest Heroic Dungeons, But Beware of This Trash!

The Underbog is another easier heroic dungeon in The Burning Crusade, located in the Coilfang Reservoir. Here's how to easily overcome this 4-boss dungeon with a few tips and tricks along the way!

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New Datamining Suggests Profession Specialization Resets Coming in Patch 12.0.5

Regretting your profession specialization choice in Midnight? Help may be coming with profession specialization resets in the latest Patch 12.0.5 datamining.

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Update: Recrafting Bug Fixed, Blizzard Unlikely to Restore Lost Crests

Originally stating that it's unlikely lost crests would be restored, Blizzard has now confirmed that the recrafting bug was fixed, and is working to identify and potentially compensate affected players.

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Previous Expansion Engineering Combat Resurrections Still Work in Midnight

Combat resurrections are an important resource in dungeons and raids, but while Midnight Engineering adds a new Emergency Soul Link, players can also continue to use Jumper Cables from The War Within!

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Upcoming Midnight Class Tuning for March 31st

Blizzard has posted upcoming class tuning for the March 31st weekly reset.

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Chinese Community Earns Exclusive Titles Through Mythic+ Mentorship

Thunderfire Games has launched a new initiative, rewarding several exclusive titles for Chinese players who group with newer players in Mythic+ dungeons!

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 4 Recap: Splits, Splits, Splits

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles discuss the strategy guilds will take heading into the weekend while we wait for the final raid.

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How to Get the Hexed Vilefeather Eagle Mount in Midnight

Out in the Maisara Deeps of Zul'Aman is an Abandoned Ritual Skull that rewards the Hexed Vilefeather Eagle, but it will cost you 1000 Vile Essence. Here's how to farm this currency for your mount.

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Are Mega Servers the Right Choice for Classic?

While mega servers bring players together, there are certainly some drawbacks to the design that may be worth addressing before Blizzard releases the next version of Classic!

Dimensius, the All-Devouring Solo Kill by Durendil

The final boss of The War Within falls to a single Hunter. Durendil, a renowned solo content player, has defeated Dimensius on Normal difficulty all by himself!

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Secret Finders Need Your Help to Solve the Gift of Oddsight

The Secret Finding & Collections Discord has put out an open call for new Mind Seekers to help gather data, hosting a giveaway for participants in exchange for their help!

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Assume Your Visage Mid-Combat With New Battle Visage Toggle for Dracthyr Evokers

With this week's Patch 12.0.5 PTR build, Dracthyr Evoker's new Battle Visage is now testable, allowing players to primarily utilize their visage forms mid-combat!

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New Gilnean Transmog Sets in PTR Trading Post

The 12.0.5 PTR Trading Post has some new additions, including multiple recolors of a new Gilnean armor set!

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 5 Recap: It's Getting Weird

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles talk splits with THD and the team while enjoying Taco Bell (because things are getting weirder by the day).

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Darkspear Dash - WoW's First Official Pride Event Coming in Patch 12.0.5

Pride has officially arrived in Azeroth! Celebrate identity and inclusivity with the Darkspear Dash, the official holiday coming in Patch 12.0.5 based on the annual Running of the Trolls community event.

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Are Gold Quest Rewards Bugged at Level 70? - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Players are concerned that quests are not rewarding the correct amount of gold at level 70 in The Burning Crusade Anniversary.

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The Dreamrift Hall of Fame is Full in Record Time

Barely a week into Mythic Midnight Season 1, The Dreamrift Hall of Fame is already full, with 200 guilds having defeated Chimaerus the Undreamt God!

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Mistweaver Talents Reportedly Turning Off During Mythic+ Dungeon Runs

The Mistweaver tier reportedly is able to turn off talents in Mythic+ dungeons.

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for March 31st - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Ahead of Phase 4, Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance for Mists of Pandaria Classic, scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for March 31st Ahead of March on Quel’Danas Raid

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00 am PDT. After this downtime, the March on Quel’Danas Raid will be live!

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 6 Recap: The Calm Before Midnight Falls

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles talk where this race ranks among previous races, Alleria as a boss, and what to expect in March on Quel'Danas.

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April’s Trading Post Positively Sprouts with Garden Delights - Two Plant Mounts & Chainkini

The April Trading Post items have been revealed and include two new plant mounts and the golden chainkini!

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Portal Room Q&A with Executive Producer Holly Longdale

The Official World of Warcraft Community Discord hosted their first ever public Q&A with Vice President and Executive Producer Holly Longdale!

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Are Midnight's Mythic+ Keys the Easiest They've Ever Been?

It turns out that Mythic+ dungeons are kind of easy in Midnight, boasting the highest completion rates over the last several expansions!

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WoW x Lodge Cast Iron Promotion Bundles a New Pan with a Pet

Blizzard has partnered with Lodge Cast Iron to bring you the official World of Warcraft Skillet! Purchasing one of these new pans will net players a code for a pet along with their cookware.

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Mythic Midnight Falls Buffed Before Race to World First Continues

With Midnight Falls releasing tomorrow, Blizzard has buffed the boss again in hotfixes!

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The Felcycle Secret Has Concluded: Earn New Transmog and Feat of Strength

The Felcycle secret has finally concluded, with the Secret Finding Discord discovering how to earn the 11th and 12th Orbs of the clock puzzle!

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Upcoming Raid and Mythic+ Dungeons Nerfs with the Weekly Reset

Blizzard has posted upcoming Raid and Mythic+ dungeon nerfs with the Weekly Reset.

Upcoming Trinket Buffs on Weekly Reset

Blizzard has also announced upcoming trinket buffs on the Weekly Reset.

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Mythic Belo'ren Buffs in March on Quel'Danas - Raid to World First Update

Belo'ren in March on Quel'Danas has been buffed again ahead of its release tomorrow.

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Belo'ren Loot Now Drops at a Higher Item Level

In the most recent hotfixes, Belo'ren loot now drops at a higher item level.

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Mythic+ Dungeon Bug Fixes - Midnight Hotfixes for March 30th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes Mythic+ dungeon bug fixes.

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Devourer Demon Hunter Annihilates Mythic Voidspire & Dreamrift - Midnight Season 1 DPS Rankings

During the first Mythic week of Midnight Season 1 Devourer Demon Hunters led the way in both Overall Damage to Bosses, as well as Boss Damage in the 95th percentile of players.

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Brewmaster Monks Pushing the Highest Keys in Midnight Season 1 Mythic+

During the first week of Mythic+ in Midnight Season 1, Brewmaster Monks, Unholy Death Knights, and Restoration Druids achieved the highest Mythic Keys!

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The Classic Team is Hiring & They May Have Already Filled a New Position

Job postings have surfaced on Blizzard's career page for the Classic team, which is causing more speculation about the future of Classic WoW.

Every Way to Earn Uncapped Dawncrests Before March of Quel'Danas

Here's every way to obtain uncapped crests so far in the game!

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Estimated Class Tuning Changes for March on Quel'Danas - Class Writer Opinions

More class tuning will occur with the release of March on Quel'Danas. Our class writers have given estimations of the DPS changes coming!

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New Bloodwater Elemental Model Datamined - Mists of Pandaria Classic

We've found a new model for the Bloodwater Elemental, which can be summoned by Mages with the Crimson Bloodwater Toy in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Upgrade to Guaranteed 2-Piece With This Week's Catalyst

It's a big week for upgrading gear, as players will receive another Catalyst charge for creating tier sets, and their sixth Spark of Radiance to craft another endgame item!

Mists of Pandaria Classic Phase 4: Escalation Now Live!

Following today's maintenance, the next content Phase in Mists of Pandaria Classic - Escalation is now live in NA!

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March on Quel'Danas Raid Finale Cinematic - MASSIVE SPOILERS

We've datamined the March on Quel'Danas Raid Finale cinematic that appears upon defeating the Midnight Falls encounter. See how the Season 1 story ends.

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 7 Recap: Predictions and Last-Minute Tuning

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles talk about the last-minute tuning to Belo'ren and Midnight Falls, the sheer amount of gear from mythic splits, and more.

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First Look at L'ura Boss Fight in the March on Quel'Danas Raid

Midnight Falls, or L'ura, is the final boss in the March on Quel'Danas raid. Here is a first look at the mechanics of this fight and how to solve them!

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Belo'ren Buffed After Only One Guild Beats It on Heroic

Some post-release hotfixes appear to have been pushed to live servers, increasing damage taken on Normal and Heroic Belo'ren.

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Earn a New Mount and Pet with This Week's Campaign Storyline

The time has come to March on Quel'Danas, beginning with a campaign scenario that pits the united elves of Azeroth against the Devouring Host, awarding a new pet and mount!

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Midnight Falls Nerfed - More March on Quel'Danas Raid Tuning

More raid hotfixes have been applied to live servers with Midnight Falls being nerfed to accommodate larger group sizes!

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Hero Dawncrests from Nightmare Prey Quest Now Count Towards Cap

Previously awarding uncapped crests, the Nightmare Prey weekly quest has been updated so the 20 Hero Dawncrests now count towards the seasonal cap, reducing the quests gearing value.

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Thorm'belan World Boss Now Available - Guaranteed Warbound Champion Gear

Week 3 of Season 2 has arrived, and Thorm'belan is now available in Harandar. Defeat this World Boss for a guaranteed piece of Champion (3/6) 253 item level Warbound gear.

Patch 12.0.5 PTR Development Notes for March 31st - Weapon Sheathing Transmog & Warrior Changes

Blizzard has posted Patch 12.0.5 PTR development notes which includes changes for Warriors as well as the new weapon sheathing transmogrification options.

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Midnight Patch 12.0.5 PTR Build 66741 Now a Release Candidate

The latest Midnight PTR build, 66741, has been flagged as a release candidate signaling Patch 12.0.5's release could be very soon.

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Sheath Weapons on Back or Hip with New Transmog Options in Midnight Patch 12.0.5

A new option for sheathing weapons has been added to transmogrification on the Patch 12.0.5 PTR, allowing players to choose whether their weapons sheath at the hip, on their backs, or are hidden entirely!

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Complete Battlegrounds to Earn a Hero Track Neck or Ring

With the weekly reset, players can finally complete the four-week PvP quest chain in Silvermoon City, awarding a hero-track necklace or ring that can be upgraded to 276 item level!

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Mythic Fallen King Salhadaar Nerfed - Midnight Hotfixes for March 31st

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes nerfs to Mythic Fallen King Salhadaar.

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Midnight Patch 12.0.9 Development Notes Leaked - Nine Minutes After Midnight

In an apparent leak, development notes for Patch 12.0.9 have been released detailing the new 'Nine Minutes After Midnight' content update including Hardcore Housing, Roleplay modes, and Mythic+++.

Player Housing Coming to Classic - News From the WoW Classic Development Team

Blizzard has announced that Player Housing will be coming to WoW Classic!

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Earn Easy Hero Track Gear from Cataclysm Timewalking

The first Timewalking event of Midnight has arrived with Cataclysm Timewalking. Earn a Heroic cache with Hero gear from Firelands Timewalking, a Normal cache from Cataclysm dungeons, or farm new housing decor.

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Stop the Siege of the Void in the New Parhelion Plaza Delve

Help close void portals and stop the siege of the void in the newest Parhelion Plaza Delve. Here's everything you need to know.

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Show Off Mythic+ Dominance with Region-Best Keystone Victor Achievements

With the weekly reset, the first round of Keystone Victor achievements have been awarded to players who attained the highest regional Mythic+ level completion for each dungeon in Midnight!

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Some Private Auras Removed from Dungeon Dispels

In the latest hotfixes, more dispels are being removed from Private Auras, this time from dungeons!

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 8 Recap: March on Quel'Danas is Released!

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles talk about the first look we've gotten at L'ura, now that March on Quel'Danas has finally released.

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Chinese Players Vote on Who Will Die in Midnight

Thunderfire Games has launched a new community event, asking Chinese players to vote on which major character they think will die in Midnight!

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New Fanta Promotion Rewards Limited Amounts of Mounts and Decor

Fanta and Xbox have launched a new collaboration allowing players to win prizes including the limited quantity Fantastical Goblin Waveshredder mount in WoW .

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New Scenarios & Heroic Scenarios Now Available in Mists of Pandaria Classic

With Phase 4 live in MoP Classic, players gain access to 4 new Scenarios, as well as Heroic Scenarios to get some unique gear and rewards!

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Leatherworking gets a New Mount with 12.0.5 PTR

A new mount has been added on the 12.0.5 PTR, which can be crafted from Leatherworking, allowing players to work order a new mount for themselves.

Significant Honor Increases to Battlegrounds - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Blizzard has announced that they have increased Honor gains in Battlegrounds on The Burning Crusade Anniversary servers.

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Don't Purchase Restored Coffer Keys with Undercoins Right Now

Blizzard has acknowledged a bug where players aren't receiving the Coffer Keys purchasable with Undercoins.

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Abundance Lag Fix and Timewalking Nerfed - Midnight Hotfixes for April 1st, 2026

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes a lag fix for Abundance, Timewalking nerfs and more!

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Is This the Easiest WoW Tier Ever?

On The Weekly Reset, Taliesin and Evitel cover the March on Quel'Danas Raid Finale, some possible new Shop armor sets, & new Gilnean transmog sets on the PTR!

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Richly Detailed Sally Whitemane 1/3 Scale Statue Now Available for Pre-Order From Infinity Studio

Blizzard has once again partnered with Infinity Studio to create a hyper-detailed 1/3 scale statue of the infamous Sally Whitemane!

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 9 Recap: Battle for the Bird

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles talk about the big wall from the big bird Belo'ren, pulling strategies, item levels, and more.

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Voidbound Affix Not Spawning Correctly in Mythic+

After a seemingly innocuous hotfix last night, it appears that Void Emissaries from the weekly Voidbound affix have been disappearing from in Mythic+ keys!

Earn New Rewards By Completing the Escalation Campaign - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Players can earn a great piece of catch-up gear by completing the new Escalation Campaign in Mists of Pandaria Classic!

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Delve Journey Uncapped - Champion Equipment Vendor Available At Rank 5

The Seasonal Delve Journey is no longer capped, allowing players to reach Rank 5 on its progression track, unlocking a new vendor selling Champion-track equipment for Undercoins!

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Ret Paladin and Sin Rogue Bug Fixes - Midnight Hotfixes for April 2nd, 2026

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes bug fixes for Ret Paladin, Sin Rogue, and more!

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World First Mythic Belo'ren, Child of Al'ar by Liquid

After more pulls than the previous seven bosses combined, Liquid has claimed the world first victory over Mythic Belo'ren, Child of Al'ar in the March on Quel'Danas!

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Positioning Addons Make L'ura's Memory Game Much Easier in the Race to World First

Liquid has defeated Mythic Belo'ren and shown off some useful addons for the Mythic Midnight Falls Encounter.

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(ONE FIXED) Positioning Addons Make L'ura's Memory Game Much Easier in the Race to World First

Liquid has defeated Mythic Belo'ren and shown off some useful addons for the Mythic Midnight Falls Encounter. Edit: One of the addons has been fixed.

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Smash the March on Quel'Danas Raid With Wowhead's Raid Cheat Sheets

The final raid of Season 1, March on Quel'Danas, features two challenging bosses that will require your A-game to defeat. Get a boost to your raid prep with our raid cheat sheets!

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Previous Promotional Rewards Might Make Their Way to the Trading Post in 12.0.5

Several promotion items, including Lil' Flameo and the Hateforged Blazecycle, may be coming back to the Trading Post in Patch 12.0.5.

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 10 Recap: Return of the Addons

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles talk about the fall of Belo'ren, the return of addons in a spectacular way, and more.

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World of Warcraft Student Art Contest 2025 Winners!

Blizzard has announced the winners of their 15th annual World of Warcraft Student Art Contest. Check out the winners in each of the categories.

WoW Weekly: Midnight Raid, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Felcycle Secret Solved

This week in WoW, players can tackle more Midnight Season 1 raid content, the Escalation campaign has launched in Mists of Pandaria Classic, and the final Felcycle secret has been solved!

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Earn News Toys & Gear From the Battlefield Barrens World Event - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Tensions are rising in Mists of Pandaria Classic, and a new world event, "Battlefield Barrens," is now available. Learn how to unlock this event and earn some fun rewards!

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Rogue Buffs and Tank Tuning Incoming! - Upcoming Class Tuning on April 7th

Blizzard has posted upcoming class tuning hotfixes for April 7th which includes tank tuning, Rogue buffs, Balance Druid buffs and more!

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Improved Visibility in Voidspire and Mythic+ - Midnight Hotfixes for April 3rd

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which include improved visibility in both the Voidspire and Mythic+ dungeons.

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The War on Addons Continues on Mythic L'ura

Over the last 24 hours, the War on Addons has continued on Mythic L'ura in the Race to World First, and more addon restrictions are likely coming next week.

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 11 Recap: Hardest Boss Ever?

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles talk about the challenge of Phase One of the fight, progression across the race, and more.

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A Weekly Event Without Cause or Support - Pet Battle Bonus Event Returns

The Pet Battle Bonus Event has returned, but with pet battling mostly sunset the event feels more like a hollow reminder of what we lost in the transition to Midnight.

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Mythic L'ura Nerfed for Race to World First

Blizzard has nerfed the Mythic L'ura encounter for the Race to World First!

Take the Next Step in the Legendary Questline & Earn an Epic Cloak - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Mists of Pandaria Phase 4 is now underway, and in this phase, those who have been following the Legendary Quest Chain are about to be epicly rewarded!

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First Look at Phase 3 of Mythic L'ura

Liquid has shown off Phase 3 of Mythic L'ura for the first time which means they're getting close to the kill!

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Additional Mythic L'ura Hotfix Targeting Phase 3

A new Mythic L'ura Hotfix has been applied which may have fixed the damage check of Phase 3.

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New Trading Post Items and Upcoming Themes on the Patch 12.0.5 PTR

We've datamined dozens of new cosmetic weapons, armor, ensembles, and mounts coming to a future Trading Post on the Patch 12.0.5 PTR!

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 12 Recap: Two Minutes to Midnight

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles talk about the nerfs to Mythic L'ura, guilds going dark, and more.

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Noblegarden Holiday Now Live in Mists of Pandaria Classic

The Noblegarden Holiday event is now live in Mists of Pandaria Classic, allowing players to earn unique rewards and make progress towards the What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been meta-achievement!

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Mythic L'ura Has a Secret Phase

Liquid has brought Mythic L'ura down to 0% health and unveiled the Mythic L'ura Secret Phase!

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Mythic L'ura Secret Phase Reactions from Team Liquid

Here are the reactions from Team Liquid when they discovered that Mythic L'ura has a secret phase at the end of the fight!

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Defeating the Darkwell and Her Return - March on Quel'Danas Cinematic Analysis (MASSIVE SPOILERS)

At the end of the March on Quel'Danas raid, we are treated to a cinematic revealing how we thwart Xal'atath, and the return of a very major character. Here, we break down exactly what those reveals mean for Midnight's story and beyond.

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Darkwell-Style Weapons Datamined on Patch 12.0.5 PTR

Tons of new weapon models were datamined on the Patch 12.0.5 PTR, including Darkwell-and-void-inspired designs that bear striking resemblances to Sunwell Plateau weapons from Burning Crusade!

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 13 Recap: L'ura Was Keeping Secrets

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First is underway! Dratnos & Tettles talk about the news on everyone's mind: Midnight Falls and its secret Phase 4.

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Unlock Account-Wide Duck Disguiser Colors in Noblegarden 2026

The feast of Noblegarden holiday event has come to Quel'Thalas with festive decorations, more eggs to hunt, new transmog to collect, and an updated account-wide Duck Disguiser toy!

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Climb the Ranks of the Brawlers Guild to Earn New Rewards in Mists of Pandaria Classic

Phase 4 of Mists of Pandaria Classic brings new bosses, new ranks, and new rewards to the Brawlers Guild!

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Mythic L'ura Hotfix - Slight Nerf to Secret Phase

In a close race on Mythic L'ura, the latest hotfix seems to be a slight nerf to the Secret Phase!

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Massive Belo'ren Nerfs on Weekly Reset

Blizzard has posted upcoming raid tuning for the Weekly Reset which includes some massive Belo'ren nerfs on all difficulties.

Midnight Falls to Team Liquid - World First Champions of the March on Quel'Danas

Team Liquid has marched on Quel'Danas, conquering Mythic Midnight Falls and continuing their winning streak as World Champions in Midnight Season 1!

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Team Liquid March on Quel'Danas World First Reactions

Congratulations to Team Liquid on winning the Race to World First for Midnight Falls. Here is a compilation of reactions from Liquid's streamers when L'ura finally fell after 474 pulls.

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Darkmoon Faire Rep Buff Still Inactive for Midnight Factions

The Darkmoon Faire has returned once again! Players can earn the standard Profession Knowledge Points, but it seems that Midnight factions still don't benefit from the reputation bonus.

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Augmentation Evokers Join the Highest Keys in Midnight Season 1 Mythic+

Augmentation Evokers have increased their representation in the highest level of Mythic+ during Midnight Season 1.

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Augmentation Evoker Tops Boss Damage in Mythic March on Quel’Danas - Midnight Season 1 Rankings

Augmentation Evoker topped the charts in terms of Boss damage during the first week of Mythic March on Quel’Danas.

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Echo Claims World Second Midnight Falls

Echo has claimed the World Second victory over Mythic Midnight Falls, finishing the March on Quel'Danas in the Midnight Season 1 Race to World First.

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Estimated Class Tuning Changes for Post Race to World First - Class Writer Opinions

More class tuning will occur with today and our class writers have given estimations of the changes!

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Specific Numbers of Belo'ren Nerfs

Blizzard announced Belo'ren nerfs on all difficulties yesterday, and today we've datamined the specific numbers for these nerfs!

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Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Day 14 Recap: Retrospective on the First Race of the Expansion

The Midnight Season 1 Race to World First has ended! Dratnos & Tettles talk a retrospective on the race, the fall of Midnight Falls, and more in the last Daily Recap of this season's race.

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The Arena World Championship Kicks Off for Midnight Season 1

The Arena World Championship starts today for Midnight Season 1. Check out all the PvP action as gladiators compete on the road to BlizzCon.

The War of Light and Shadow Campaign Finale Now Live

With L'ura vanquished, the Darkwell has been extinguished but its stain remains, as leaders of the elven host determine what to do next in the final chapter of The War of Light and Shadow!

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Easy 259 Hero Gear Cache - Midnight Dungeon Event Now Live

The first Midnight Dungeon Event has arrived with the April 7th reset. Complete four Mythic dungeons to earn a piece of Hero 259 ilvl gear.

The Best Path to Take in Heroic Steamvaults - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Heroic Steamvaults is a very straightforward dungeon; however, one wrong pull can turn a simple 20-minute adventure into a frustrating wipefest.

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March on Quel'Danas Raid Finder and Story Mode Now Live

Experience the finale of Midnight Season 1 with both Raid Finder and Story Mode now available for the March on Quel'Danas Raid.

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Al'gethar Academy Timer Easier to Time on Weekly Reset

With the weekly reset, the Al'gethar Academy timer has been increased.

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Midnight Hotfixes for April 7th - Class, Dungeon & Raid Tuning

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for April 7th which includes the previously announced Class, Dungeon, and Raid Tuning.

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Augmentation Tech Used on Mythic Belo'ren Fixed - Midnight Hotfixes for April 7th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for April 7th which includes the previously announced Class, Dungeon, and Raid Tuning.

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Predaxas World Boss Now Available - Guaranteed Warbound Champion Gear

The final world boss in the Season 1 rotation has arrived. Defeat Predaxas in Voidstorm for a guaranteed piece of Champion (3/6) 253 item level Warbound gear.

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106 Housing Decor Items Can Now Be Placed Outdoors

A recent hotfix on the live servers now allows 106 decor items to be placed outdoors!

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Mythic BoEs Now Available to Trade and Sell on Auction House from Season 1 Raids

With the weekly reset, Mythic BoEs are now actually BoE and available to be sold and purchased from the Season 1 raids!

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New Endeavor Cycle Available Now - House XP, Community Coupons & New Decor

With the weekly reset, a new Endeavor cycle is upon us. Select a new Neighborhood Endeavor, complete tasks for xp and progress, and purchase new decor from themed vendors.

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The Best Low-Effort Gold-Making Methods in The Burning Crusade Anniversary

There are several gold sinks in The Burning Crusade Anniversary, but even if you don't have a lot of time, there are some ways to make gold semi-AFK!

New Mythic+ Achievements Grant Temporary Titles and Bring Back a WoD Challenge Mode Reward

The new Keystone Victor achievements are also awarding temporary titles, including bringing back the old "Scion of Rukhmar" title from WoD Challenge Modes.

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Trash Count on Tooltips Returns in Mythic+ With New Addon

Previously considered defunct with Midnight, displaying the Mythic+ enemy forces count on mob tooltips and nameplates returns with the MythicPlusCount Addon.

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Devour Affix Now Includes Snare Effects Allowing For Easier Removal

The Devour affix now includes a snare effect, allowing more spells that can remove this affix!

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New Mount & Pet Found on the Titan Reforged Server

We have discovered some new and unique mount and pet models on the Titan Reforged server!

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March on Quel'Danas to Receive the Lightcalled Hearthstone

Story Mode is now available for the March on Quel'Danas, giving everyone the chance to defeat L'ura and earn a new Lightcalled Hearthstone toy!

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Over 300 New Decor Items Added in Patch 12.0.5

Collectors rejoice, the Patch 12.0.5 PTR has added over 300 new decor items for you to collect and touch up your house with, including Sin'dorei appliances, tons of new outdoor decorations, and so much more!

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Midnight Patch 12.0.5 Releases April 21st

Blizzard has officially announced that Midnight's Patch 12.0.5 officially releases on April 21st.

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New Legendary Dagger on China's Titan Reforged Server Turns You Into a Demon of the Burning Legion!

A new Legendary Dagger is coming to the Titan Reforged Server, which allows the wielder to become a demon of the Burning Legion!

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Bring Race to World First Tech to Raid Night with L'ura Memory Game Addon

The Northern Sky Raid Tools addon now includes a L'ura Rune tracker, allowing you to communicate the correct Runes to your entire raid using a clear, custom UI!

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April 9th Hotfixes - Mythic Crown Targets, Quiet Valeera

Blizzard has released new hotfix notes for April 9th, which addresses a couple class bugs, adjusts targeting in the Mythic Crown of the Cosmos encounter, and causes Valeera to speak less frequently in Delves!

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Mythic Belo'ren Nerfed Again Likely Due to Augmentation Evoker Change

New hotfixes have just nerfed Mythic Belo'ren, making it easier to three phase the encounter.

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Mythic Belo'ren Nerfed Again Likely Due to Augmentation Evoker Change

New hotfixes have just nerfed Mythic Belo'ren, likely compensating for the change to Augmentation Evokers. Edit: Added Egg Health nerf.

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Midnight Falls, But WeakAuras Rise: Community Forks Bring Back Certain Raid Tools

A fork of Weakauras is being used in Midnight raids to provide computational assignments, debuff reminders and more!

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WoW Weekly: 12.0.5 Release Date, Noblegarden, BC & Midnight History, AWC & More!

This week in WoW, Blizzard announced Patch 12.0.5's release date, Noblegarden arrived, the history of Burning Crusade and Midnight was explored, AWC kicked off, and much more.

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Get Hero Track Gear from Delves from Journey Rank 9

Reach Rank 9 in the Delver's Journey for additional Hero equipment from both drops and the Delve vendor, Zah'ran. Gear up your alts fast or collect that valuable transmog!

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New Sha & Shadowlands-Inspired Mounts & Pets Detected on the Latest Mists of Pandaria Classic Build

With the latest Mists of Pandaria Classic Build, we have datamined some new Sha and Shadowlands-inspired Mounts and Pets that could be coming to the game!

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Recreating the Dust 2 Counter-Strike Map in Player Housing

Merging two legendary games together, Eden recreates the iconic Dust 2 map from Counter-Strike in WoW's Player Housing. Check out the speed build to see how to design the perfect home for an FPS gamer.

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Void Tier 2 Armor Appearances Are Randomized Vendor Purchases in Patch 12.0.5

The Void Tier 2 Armor coming in Patch 12.0.5 will have randomized drop chances from a vendor, potentially creating a painful grind for players looking to acquire specific sets.

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Make Easy Gold From Mythic BoEs in March on Quel'Danas

Looking to make some more gold in Midnight? A lieutenant in March on Quel'Danas can be farmed for BoEs on Mythic without requiring any boss kills!

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Players Celebrate Scarlet Enclave's 1-Year Anniversary on Season of Discovery

Players recently hopped back into Season of Discovery to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Scarlet Enclave raid!

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Blizzard Wins Injunction Against TurtleWoW - Private Server Ordered to Cease & Desist

After 8 months, Blizzard has reached a settlement with TurtleWoW. The Private server has been ordered to cease and desist all operations immediately.

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Travel the Void with the Chaotic Void Maw Player Housing Decor

Though the vast majority of decor is not functional, the Chaotic Void Maw obtained from the Midnight Falls encounter in the March on Quel'Danas will teleport players to random void-influenced areas throughout Azeroth and beyond!

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The In-Game Damage Meter Needs a Lot of Work

As we continue evaluating the impact of addon changes in Midnight, it's become very clear that Blizzard's built-in Damage Meter leaves a lot to be desired.

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Make Sure You Bring Enough Shadow Resistance to Heroic Mana-Tombs - TBC Anniversary

Heroic Mana-Tombs may have one of the most difficult bosses in the game, if you don't bring enough Shadow Resistance, and it also happens to drop Enhancement Shaman's BiS totem!

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Prodigious Perplexing Puzzles Plentiful No Longer in Midnight Delves

While not particularly challenging in the final Seasons of the War Within, Delve Puzzles are mysteriously absent in Midnight. Can you still get the associated achievements?

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for April 14th - Classic Era, Hardcore, & Season of Discovery

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance scheduled for 7:00 am PDT on April 14th for all Classic, Hardcore, & Season of Discovery servers.

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for April 14th - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance for Mists of Pandaria Classic, scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (03:00 CEST on April 15th).

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for April 14th - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance for The Burning Crusade Anniversary scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 14th, at 7:00 am PDT.

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Limited Quantity Lil' Staropod Pet Available From the Blizzard Gear Store

Blizzard has revealed a new Lil' Staropod in-game pet, exclusively available with the purchase of select Blizzard Gear Store products now through May 15th!

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Glaives Nerfed on Midnight Falls - Large Nerfs to Heroic and Mythic Coming with the Weekly Reset

Blizzard has posted Heroic and Mythic L'ura nerfs for the weekly reset which includes nerfs to the deadly glaives.

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Void Tier 2 Armor Now Costs Voidlight Marl and Field Accolades

The Void Tier 2 Armor from Void Assaults and Ritual Sites in Patch 12.0.5 will now cost players Voidlight Marl and way fewer Field Accolades!

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Vanquish Hatred with the New Secretlab x Diablo MAGNUS Pro Desk

In their latest partnership with Blizzard, Secretlab is launching the new MAGNUS Pro Diablo Edition! This officially licensed desk lets you battle the Hells in style, just in time for Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion.

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Blizzard Taking Steps to Reduce Dungeon Boosting & Gold Farming - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Blizzard has detected players entering dungeons and not engaging in "meaningful gameplay". As a result, changes will be made to how players can earn experience and items while in a dungeon.

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Many Bug Fixes for Dungeons and Raids - Midnight Hotfixes for April 13th, 2026

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes many bug fixes for dungeon and raids.

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More Class Tuning for Druids and Warriors in Patch 12.0.5 - PTR Development Notes

Blizzard has posted Patch 12.0.5 PTR development notes which includes more class tuning for Druids and Warriors, and changes to the purchase cost for Cosmetics.

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Assassination Rogue Tops Overall Boss Damage - Midnight Season 1 Rankings

It continues to be a 3-way race in terms of Boss Damage, however, Assassination Rogue led the way this week, when considering all Percentiles.

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Devourer Demon Hunters Join in on the Highest Level Keys - Midnight Season 1 Mythic+

Devourer Demon Hunters joined the highest-difficulty Mythic+ Keys in Midnight Season 1 Week 3.

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When Will The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2 Release?

Blizzard revealed the Burning Crusade Anniversary roadmap earlier this year, but when will Phase 2 arrive?

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Gain +1% Damage and Healing Each Week in Midnight Season 1 Raids

Starting this reset, our allies have finished gathering their strength, providing players with +1% Damage and Healing each week in Midnight Season 1 raids!

Unannounced Mythic Lightblinded Vanguard Nerfs in the Voidspire

With the weekly reset, an unannounced nerf to the Lightblinded Vanguard encounter has been hotfixed onto live servers.

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Maisara Caverns Nerfed - Mythic+ Hotfixes on the Weekly Reset

With the weekly reset, some unannounced hotfixes have hit Mythic+ dungeons, including nerfs to Maisara Caverns.

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Maisara Caverns Nerfed - Mythic+ Hotfixes on the Weekly Reset

With the weekly reset, some unannounced hotfixes have hit Mythic+ dungeons, including nerfs to Maisara Caverns. 10:26 AM PT - Blizzard has posted the official hotfixes for dungeons.

Check Out the Art of Midnight - World of Warcraft: Midnight Art Blast

Blizzard is celebrating the artists who helped create World of Warcraft: Midnight. Check out their amazing work!

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Guaranteed 4-Piece With Catalyst Charge This Week & New Craft Available

This weekly reset brings big power gains with an additional Catalyst charge for acquiring Tier Sets and another Radiant Spark for crafting end-game gear!

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Rumbling Orelings from Mining Now Friendly to Other Players

Miners rejoice! Rumbling Orelings from Mining are no longer hostile to everyone, making it easier to mine the nodes you're around.

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How to Remove Embellishments to Recraft Endgame Gear in Midnight

As players gain another Spark of Radiance to create a new endgame crafted item this week, they may find themselves wanting to remove an embellishment from previously crafted pieces of gear, freeing up room for another bonus elsewhere.

New Achievements and Rewards Coming to Mythic+ in Patch 12.0.5

Blizzard has announced two new achievements coming to Mythic+ in Patch 12.0.5, one of which awards a Timelost Saddle which can be exchanged for a mount from a curated selection!

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Dungeon and Raid Tuning in Today's Hotfixes from Blizzard

Blizzard has posted a new list of Hotfixes for April 14th, including new hotfixes to Dungeon and Raid encounters on top of the announced L'ura nerfs.

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Midnight Transformation Toys Roundup - Potatoads, Pangos, and Saptors

Want to have a different model? Midnight has a few toys that allow you to be a Potatoad, Pango and Saptor, and some of them can be used in combat!

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New Sylvanas Keycap Set & Midnight Merch on the Blizzard Gear Store

Blizzard has released several new pieces of merchandise on the Blizzard Gear Store, including a Sylvanas Keycap Set!

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The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2 Officially Launches May 14th

Blizzard has announced that The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2 will release on May 14th!

Joyous Journeys Experience Buff Goes Live April 21st - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced that the Joyous Journeys experience buff will become available in Mists of Pandaria Classic starting next week!

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Liquid Maximum Post-Race Encounter Design Interview Liveblog

Follow along with our liveblog of Liquid Maximum's post-race interview with Lead Encounter Designer Taylor Sanders and Senior Game Designer Anthony Trejo, discussing Midnight Season 1 encounter and raid design!

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Sporefall Boss in Patch 12.0.7 Will Have a Mythic Flex Difficulty

Blizzard has announced that the Sporefall raid in Patch 12.0.7 will have a Mythic flex difficulty.

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Holy Paladins Getting Buffed - Class Tuning with Patch 12.0.5 Next Week

Blizzard has posted upcoming class tuning for the launch of Patch 12.0.5 which includes Holy Paladins getting buffed, and other healer changes!

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More Mythic L'ura Nerfs with Patch 12.0.5

Blizzard has announced that more Mythic L'ura nerfs are on the way with the release of Patch 12.0.5!

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Lightblinded Vanguard Encounter Not Spawning for Players

It's primetime for EU raids, and a new bug seems to prevent the Lightblinded Vanguard encounter from spawning on all difficulties.

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How Attainable Are the New Keystone Myth and Umbral Champion Achievements in 12.0.5

In a surprise announcement, Blizzard revealed two new achievements to chase in Patch 12.0.5, offering specialized rewards and giving players a reason to continue pushing keys in what is being described as one of the easiest Mythic+ seasons to date.

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Additional Source of Fused Vitality Coming to Abyss Anglers in Patch 12.0.5

Once Patch 12.0.5 releases, players will be able to earn additional Fused Vitality from the new Abyss Anglers open-world activity.

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Encrypted Patch 12.0.7 Midnight Test Build Now on WoWDev Server

Blizzard has updated one of their internal servers with the first Patch 12.0.7 build, 66973. Note that this build is encrypted, so we can't datamine its contents.

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Blizzard Reverts Recent Dungeon Changes to Investigate Bugs - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Blizzard has announced that they have reverted the recent dungeon changes in order to investigate bugs that reduced gold and loot in TBC Anniversary.

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New Snap Tech in Algeth'ar Academy - Pull Birds with the Guardian Sentry

A new strategy in Algeth'ar Academy allows players to pull birds with the Guardian Sentry, saving time on the dungeon!

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Hunt or be Hunted in Decor Duels — World of Warcraft — Blizzard News

Decor Duels is a new game mode coming next week and players can play Prop Hunt for some awesome rewards!

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Buy Additional Voidforge Bonus Rolls with Great Vault Pity Currency in Patch 12.0.5

Your worst Vault is about to get a lot better, as Blizzard is adding the ability to purchase Voidforge Bonus Rolls with the Great Vault Pity currency.

Official Patch 12.0.5 Development Notes - Systems, Activities, Class Changes

Blizzard has released the full Development Notes for Patch 12.0.5, including a preview of new systems, updates, activities, and a consolidated list of class changes!

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The WoW Token & Destruction Warlock Changes Coming to Titan Reforged

With weekly maintenance, Blizzard has officially launched the WoW Token on China's Titan Reforged servers.

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Do You Feel the Power? The Anguish? - Nightmare Prey in Review

Under the tutelage of Astalor Bloodsworn, we've indulged the thrill of the hunt with Prey and researched the overwhelming power of Anguish. What did the latest PvE system get right and what needs improvement?

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Don't Complete the Campaign to Maintain Dark Mode in March on Quel'Danas

Completing the Midnight raid campaign will change the skybox throughout Silvermoon, but did you know that it will also update inside the March on Quel'Danas raid as well?

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Get the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Decor - New Twitch Drop Starts Next Week

A new Twitch drop will be available next week with the release of Patch 12.0.5! Watch 4 hours to obtain the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing Decor.

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Help Route through Higher Level Mythic+ Dungeons with Lindormi's Glow in Patch 12.0.5

Within the Patch 12.0.5 content update notes is Lindormi's Glow, an optional new feature intended to help tanks route through Mythic+ dungeons, even in higher keystone levels!

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Blinky's Collar is a Rare Shirt with a Remarkable History

Move over Precious, there's a new raid-exclusive shirt to collect and covet! Blinky's Collar can be found inside The Voidspire to unlock a unique buff and appearance, but its connection to another long-lost shirt may be even more interesting.

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How to Maximize Damage Buff on Last Boss of Maisara Caverns

Struggle with Rak'tul no more with a new strategy that maximizes the damage buff in the intermission of this boss fight!

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All Lieutenant Enemies that Drop BoEs in Midnight Season 1 Raids

Looking to make some gold or farm transmog? Make sure to defeat these lieutenants in the Midnight Season 1 raids!

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Missable Lore Objects Block Midnight Meta Achievements

Lore objects found during the Lost Legends relic stories can be missed, delaying progression towards the Chronicler of the Haranir title and Harandar meta achievement!

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WoW Weekly: Midnight Patch 12.0.5, BC Phase 2, MoP Joyous Journeys & New Twitch Drop

This week in WoW, we're preparing for the Midnight Patch 12.0.5 release on April 21st, Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2 launches May 14th, and MoP classic gets the Joyous Journeys XP buff.

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Raid and Dungeon Hotfixes - Midnight Hotfixes for April 17th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes fixes to Seat of the Triumvirate and Maisara Caverns, as well as the Voidspire.

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Art Blast Spotlight: Bayard Wu - New Portraits & Designing the Key Art of Midnight

In the latest ArtStation Magazine feature, Principal Illustrator, Bayard Wu released new portraits for Arator and the Amani Leaders as well as incredible Midnight Key Art.

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Raiding Population Reaches All-Time High on Anniversary Servers

The raiding population on The Burning Crusade Anniversary servers has just reached another all-time high!

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Reduce the Grasp of Emptiness Visual with Motion Sickness Option in Voidspire

Blizzard has recently applied a hotfix that allows player to reduce the visual of the Grasp of Emptiness spell during the Crown of the Cosmos Alleria encounter in the Voidspire.

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Another One Bites the Dust - Stormforge Project Private Server Ordered to Cease & Desist

A Cease & Desist order has been issued against the Stormforge Project, and the Private Server has announced a shutdown on May 14th.

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Defeating Crawth in Algeth'ar Academy

Crawth is one of the more troubling fights in Algeth'ar Academy. Here is a general strategy to help simplify this boss fight.

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All Transmog Changes in Patch 12.0.5 - Weapon Sheathing, New Situations & Outfit Macros

Fashion is the true endgame and it's getting some major styling upgrades in Patch 12.0.5. Check out the new weapon sheathing options, situations, and outfit changing macros.

Siege of Orgrimmar Testing Begins April 24th - Mists of Pandaria Classic 5.5.4 PTR Development Notes

Blizzard has announced that Siege of Orgrimmar raid testing will begin on April 24 on the Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR.

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Is Mythic+ Loot Devaluing Heroic Raiding in Midnight?

With a new gear upgrade system and one of the easiest Mythic+ seasons to date, players are gaining more gear more quickly than ever before, to the detriment of Heroic raiding.

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It's Official - TurtleWoW is Over

After 8 years of operation, the largest Classic+ private server, TurtleWoW, will be shutting down on May 15th, in compliance with Blizzard's cease & desist order.

CC Breaks Are Incredibly Strong in Midnight Season 1 Mythic+

CC break abilities can help deal with a ton of troubling mobs in Midnight Season 1 Mythic+ dungeons.

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Blizzard May Have Just Leaked the Siege of Orgrimmar Release Date - Mists of Pandaria Classic

With the Mists of Pandaria Classic Phase 5 PTR now underway, we may have just datamined the release date for the Siege of Orgrimmar raid.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Patch 12.0.5 Is HERE!

On The Weekly Reset, Taliesin and Evitel cover the upcoming transmog changes in Patch 12.0.5, the Lindormi's Glow Mythic+ feature, and Voidforge Bonus Rolls!

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Experience the Rage of A Most Violent Loa

Brave or depraved enough collectors can slaughter Kapara throughout Zul'Aman to experience the rage of Filo and earn one of the more obscure achievements in Midnight!

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Farm Voidlight Marl from Crest Capping & Random Prey Hunts

Voidlight Marl is used at Renown Vendors throughout Midnight to purchase Housing Decor, vendor gear, and other goodies. Here's a unique way to earn bonus Voidlight Marl in Midnight.

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Thwart the Void Assaults in Patch 12.0.5 - Void Tier 2, Heroic Gear & More Rewards

Grasping for power and control, the Void invade Eversong Woods and Zul'Aman in Patch 12.0.5. Thwart their Void Assaults to be rewarded with Heroic Gear, Void Tier 2 Recolors, mounts, and more.

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Unique Old God Ray Mounts Found on the Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR

With the latest Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR build, we have discovered some new 'Old God Ray Mounts' that have never been released in any version of WoW.

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Last Chance for the Voidspire Hall of Fame

The Voidspire Hall of Fame should be closing this week, with over 200 guilds having defeated Mythic Crown of the Cosmos!

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Echo of Doragosa Strategy in Algeth'ar Academy

One of the most difficult bosses in Midnight Season 1 Mythic+ is Echo of Doragosa in Algeth'ar Academy. Here are some tips to help simplify this challenging boss fight.

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Reminder: Craft 5 Elemental Voidcores for the Voidforge Ahead of Patch 12.0.5

Before the Voidforge launches with Patch 12.0.5, players can craft 5 Elemental Voidcores to give themselves a head start on unlocking it!

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Should Phase 2 Raids be Pre-Nerf or Post-Nerf? - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2 is launching on May 14th, but will the raids be in a pre-nerf or post-nerf state?

Blizzard Discusses Decor Duels in 12.0.5 - Exclusive Wowhead Interview

In an exclusive interview with Wowhead, Game Producer Jerry Li and Senior Quality Analyst Patrick Horaczek discuss Decor Duels in Patch 12.0.5!

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Patch 12.0.5 Update Trailer - Void Assaults, Voidforge, Decor Duels

Blizzard has just released a video trailer for the Patch 12.0.5 Midnight Content Update coming next week, featuring Void Assaults, the Voidforge, Decor Duels, and more!

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Tempest Keep Attunement Quest Bugged - Blizzard Investigating

Blizzard is investigating a bug that is preventing some players from completing the Trial of the Naaru: Tenacity Tempest Keep attunement quest.

The Voidspire Hall of Fame Closes With the Weekly Reset

Blizzard has confirmed that The Voidspire Hall of Fame will be closing with the weekly reset!

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8-Hour Maintenance Scheduled Before Patch 12.0.5 on April 21st

Blizzard has announced an 8-hour maintenance ahead of Patch 12.0.5 on Tuesday, April 21st, starting at 7:00 am PDT.

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Complete Any Three Vault Slots to Guarantee an Extra Myth-Track Bonus Roll

With Patch 12.0.5 releasing this week, underplayed characters and alts should be sure to complete any three vault slots to earn themselves an extra bonus roll to coin a piece of Myth gear with minimal effort!

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PvP Season 1 Ends on May 4th - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Blizzard has announced that The Burning Crusade Anniversary PvP Season 1 will end on May 4th, with Season 2 set to begin on May 19th.

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14 Returning Mythic+ Mounts and New Recolors Coming for Keystone Myth in Patch 12.0.5

Players who reach a Mythic rating of 3400 or higher will be able to earn one of the 14 previous season Keystone Mounts or new recolors coming in Patch 12.0.5.

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Add Surprise to Your Great Vault with the Lucky Vault AddOn

Wishing there was a way to see your Great Vault options one by one? Check out the Lucky Vault AddOn and add more surprise to your Great Vault opening!

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Augmentation Evoker on the Rise - Midnight Season 1 DPS Rankings

With the final raids before Patch 12.0.5, Augmentation Evoker rose to the top of both Boss Damage and Overall Raid damage in Voidspire, Dreamrift, & March on Quel’Danas.

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Demonology Warlocks Are Making Their Presence Known - Midnight Season 1 Mythic+

As players increasingly run more Mythic +10 Dungeons, this number could increase even further with Patch 12.0.5.

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Should Blizzard Allow Boosting in the Next Iteration of Classic?

With the recent dungeon boosting limitations in The Burning Crusade Anniversary, players are wondering if boosting will be allowed in Classic+.

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Patch 12.0.5 Guide Compendium: Everything You Need to Know

Patch 12.0.5 is launching today, and with it comes new World Content, the Decor Duel mini-game, mounts to collect, and upgrade systems for gear upgrades!

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Estimated Class Tuning for Patch 12.0.5 - Devourer DH Buffed Again, Marks AoE Nerfed

With the release of Patch 12.0.5, many specs are receiving talent changes or reworks which shakes up the DPS Meta. Our class writers have given estimations of the changes coming!

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Mythic Alleria Buffed with the Release of Patch 12.0.5

Mythic Alleria is getting buffed with the release of Patch 12.0.5 due to a change in Phase 3 of the encounter.

Joyous Journeys Experience Buff Live Now Until Final Phase is Released - Mists of Pandaria Classic

The 50% experience buff is live in Mists of Pandaria Classic from now until the release of Siege of Orgrimmar, later this year!

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Blizzard Adds a New Way to Earn Fused Vitality in Patch 12.0.5

Blizzard added a line to the 12.0.5 Development Notes, stating that Weekly Profession Quests will now reward players with 1 Fused Vitality per week!

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Class Guides Now Updated for Patch 12.0.5 - Bonus Rolls & Voidcore Upgrades

With Midnight early access launching today, Wowhead's guides are now live! Learn everything you need to know about class changes, zones and systems, professions, housing, expansion features, and more, all in one place.

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7 New Mounts Coming in Midnight Patch 12.0.5

Looking to expand your mount collection? Check out these seven new mounts coming with Midnight Patch 12.0.5!

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City of Dalaran Display Now Available on the Blizzard Gear Store

Blizzard has released a new display of the City of Dalaran that you can purchase now on the Blizzard Gear Store!

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Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Launch Trailer Revealed

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred releases on the 28th of April, and Blizzard has revealed a Launch Trailer showing off the new systems, classes, and more!

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Ritual Sites Overview in Midnight: Patch 12.0.5

One of several new activities available in Patch 12.0.5, Ritual Sites are instanced activities with customizable challenges that must be unlocked and combined to increase the difficulty and resulting rewards!

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Keystone Myth Achievement for Season 1 Coming Soon

Blizzard has announced that the Keystone Myth achievement, obtained for reaching 3,400 is coming soon and isn't active yet. Blizzard has announced that the Keystone Myth achievement, obtained for reaching 3,400 is coming soon and isn't active yet.

Player Housing Temporarily Disabled in NA Region

Blizzard has issued a notice that due to a critical bug, Player Housing has been temporarily disable on NA & Oceanic regions till a fix can be deployed with future maintenance

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Best Talent Builds for All Classes in Midnight Patch 12.0.5 - Raid, Mythic+ & Delves

Patch 12.0.5's launch heralds a torrent of class changes. We've updated all our best Talent Builds for Raid, Mythic+, and Delves to help you hit the ground running.

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No Weapon or Trinket Upgrades This Week from Voidforge

Patch 12.0.5 is now live, and although players have successfully helped Decimus repair the Voidforge, they'll have to wait a little while longer before they can upgrade weapons or trinkets with Ascendant Voidcores.

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How to Earn Nebulous Voidcore Bonus Rolls in Patch 12.0.5

Find out how to unlock Nebulous Voidcore bonus rolls from the Voidforge and earn more loot in Midnight Season 1!

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New Spring Blossom & Lush Garden Housing Decor Items Decrypted

With the release of Patch 12.0.5, we have discovered some new Housing Decor items that fit the themes of the previous Spring Blossom & Lush Garden Decor Packs!

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Best Voidforge Bonus Roll Gear for All Classes in Midnight Patch 12.0.5

Unsure what items to chase with Bonus Rolls from the new Voidforge in Patch 12.0.5? We've compiled the best Bonus Roll recommendations for each specialization, direct from our Class Guide writers.

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Bonus Rolls Reportedly Giving Duplicate Items from Mythic+ Dungeons

Players are reportedly getting duplicates from Bonus Rolling Mythic+ dungeons, despite the system supposedly having a knock-out system.

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L'ura Bugged on All Difficulties with Patch 12.0.5

With Patch 12.0.5, players have noticed some bugs on the L'ura encounter in the March of Quel'Danas.

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Mists of Pandaria Timewalking Now Live - Normal Season 1 Cache

Mists of Pandaria Timewalking returns in Midnight! Try to roll a powerful raid trinket from a normal Season 1 Raid cache from the MoP Timewalking weekly quest.

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Earn Up to 3 Myth-Track Items Per Week from Mythic+ with Nebulous Voidcores

Patch 12.0.5 is now live, finishing constructing The Voidforge and allowing players to earn up to three Myth-track pieces of gear each week using Nebulous Voidcore bonus rolls!

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The Crimson Tide Treasure Hunt - Chinese Exclusive Venthyr Mystery Box Promotion

Thunderfire Games has revealed a new Chinese excusive promotional event called The Crimson Tide Treasure Hunt, in which players can purchase new mystery boxes containing Venthyr-themed cosmetics including a flying palanquin coffin mount!

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Earn a New Capybara Pet From Abyss Anglers in Patch 12.0.5

In Patch 12.0.5, players can participate in the Abyss Anglers spear-fishing event to earn new Transmog, Housing Decor, and a companion - Ka'bubb!

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Are Prey Traps Nerfed in Patch 12.0.5?

Many players have been completing Nightmare Hunts in Prey by clicking on traps. However with Patch 12.0.5, Prey Traps may be more scarce -- was there a nerf in the Patch?

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Class Bugs with Patch 12.0.5 - Unholy DK, Preservation Evoker

With Patch 12.0.5, some classes have been reporting some large bugs that are impacting their throughput.

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Updated Subscription Prices in the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Turkey

Blizzard has announced updated prices for World of Warcraft subscriptions in the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Turkey beginning on June 22nd.

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Player Housing Re-Enabled in America and Oceanic Regions

Player Housing has been re-enabled after being disabled during yesterday's maintenance. Check out the latest in Player Housing in Patch 12.0.5 including new decor and the housing weekly quest.

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Decor Duels Marred By Track Humanoids Exploit

While Decor Duels were meant to be a fun activity, players have already found ways to exploit this new game mode with Track Humanoid abilities.

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Devourer Demon Hunter Dominating the Charts After Patch 12.0.5 Buffs

With the first day of raiding in Patch 12.0.5, Devourer Demon Hunters are absolutely demolishing the Overall DPS Rankings.

New Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Opening Cinematic Released

Blizzard has posted the opening Cinematic to Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, giving us a glimpse into the story ahead and the journey of a familiar character.

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How to Unlock Ritual Site Challenges in Daggerspine Point

Starting at Tier 3 difficulty, Ritual Site challenges are a customizable layer of difficulty which multiply the amount of spoils, each with their own specific unlock requirements!

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Bugs Pervade Patch 12.0.5's Launch Leading to Severe Player Frustration

Player frustration intensifies as the list of bugs grows in Midnight's Patch 12.0.5 update. Issues mount not only with new content but also with classes, raids, housing and other previously available content.

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Blizzard Investigating Issue With Bonus Rolls Duplicates

Blizzard has acknowledged that Bonus Rolls from Nebulous Voidcores are not removing duplicate items from the loot table, and they are investigating.

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Blizzard Confirms Bonus Rolls Safe to Use Again

Blizzard has released a Hotfix that should correct the issue where players were receiving duplicate items from Bonus Rolls.

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Eyes of the Eagle Ring Enchants Buffed in Patch 12.0.5

In an unannounced change, the Eyes of the Eagle ring enchants have been buffed to provide more critical strike damage in Patch 12.0.5!

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Get Greater Great Vault Rewards from Ritual Sites in 12.0.5

Ritual Sites are a source of several new cosmetics and collectables, but they also offer the highest level of Great Vault rewards from open world activities in Patch 12.0.5!

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Full List of Bonus Roll Loot from Dungeons in Midnight Season 1

Want to see the full loot tables of Mythic+ dungeons in Midnight Season 1 for your bonus rolls? Check out our compilation of dungeon loot tables!

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Use Snowballs to Find Lothraxion During Divine Guile in Nexus-Point Xenas

Players can use Snowballs to find Lothraxion easily during his Divine Guile cast in Nexus-Point Xenas!

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Want to Win a Thunder-Ridged Elekk Mount? Reply With Your Current Mount Count on Twitter!

To celebrate the release of Patch 12.0.5, we've partnered with Blizzard to give away several keys for the Thunder-Ridged Elekk mount!

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Farm a Mount by Clicking Kelp in Daggerspine Point Ritual Site

Search the murky shores of the Daggerspine Point Ritual Site for Washed Up Kelp to lure the rare Void-Touched Snapdragon out of hiding and obtain the exclusive mount.

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Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Blogpost - All Information You Need for the New Expansion

Blizzard has released the Blog Post for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, covering all the features of the expansion and the changes coming to core parts of the game.

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Dealing with Mana Batteries in Nexus-Point Xenas

While clearing up to Chief Corewright Kasreth in Nexus-Point Xenas, watch out for Mana Batteries before they wipe your group!

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Blizzard Will Refund Nebulous Voidcore Bonus Rolls in the Coming Days

To make up for the recent Bonus Roll bug, Blizzard has committed to refunding players for all Nebulous Voidcores that were spent during the first days of 12.0.5.

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Alleria Nerfed in Latest Hotfixes

Mythic Alleria looks to have been nerfed again in the latest hotfixes.

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Marksmanship Hunter, Affliction Warlock, & Destruction Warlock Fixes

Blizzard has released a Hotfix, which corrects several issues related to Marksmanship Hunters, Affliction Warlocks, & Destruction Warlocks.

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New Overwatch Skins Celebrate Release of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred releases on April 28th, and Overwatch is celebrating with five new Legendary Skins and the return of the original Diablo skins.

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Blizzard Shares a Message With Players Regarding the 12.0.5 Launch

Blizzard has acknowledged that 12.0.5 has been a rough Patch launch, and they are taking steps to make things right.

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New Limited Edition Jackson x Diablo Guitar Sells Out Instantly

Blizzard has announced a new collaboration, this time with a Mephisto-branded Guitar. Sadly, it has already sold out before it was even announced.

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Less Movement Speed After Midnight Stat Squish - Longstrider, Enchants, and Gems Nerfed

It seems that players are moving noticeably slower than they were in previous expansions, as several sources of movement speed have been reduced in Midnight.

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Line-of-Sight the Bleed on the First Boss of Skyreach

Ease the heal check on the first boss of Skyreach by preventing the Fan of Blades bleed with a simple line-of-sight trick!

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Al'gethar Academy Bird Snap Hotfixed - Mythic+ "Tech" Changes

Some Mythic+ hotfixes were pushed targeting interesting strategies used in high keys. However, one of the fixes appears to already have a workaround due to the way it was implemented.

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WoW Weekly: Patch 12.0.5 Now Live, New Twitch Drop, and MoP Classic Joyous Journeys!

This Week in WoW, Midnight's first content update launched with Patch 12.0.5, the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Twitch Drop is now available, and MoP Classic added the Joyous Journeys experience buff.

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Unholy Death Knight Dealing Less Damage Than Intended Due to Bugs in Patch 12.0.5

It's been 3 days since Patch 12.0.5 launched and Unholy Death Knights are still reportedly doing less damage than intended due to many bugs.

Siege of Orgrimmar Now Available For Testing on the Mists of Pandaria Classic 5.5.4 PTR

The Siege of Orgrimmar playtest is now live on the ists of Pandaria Classic PTR!

Siege of Orgrimmar Now Available For Testing on the Mists of Pandaria Classic 5.5.4 PTR

The Siege of Orgrimmar playtest is now live on the ists of Pandaria Classic PTR!

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Keystone Myth Mounts Now Live

The Keystone Myth mounts are now live for players to earn. Check out the full list of mounts available from Lindormi!

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Unholy Death Knight Bug Fixed in Hotfix

Blizzard has announced that they have hotfixed many of the bugs for Unholy Death Knight.

Shadow Priest Dealing Huge Damage Due to Voidweaver & Mindblast Bug in Patch 12.0.5

Thanks to the return of an old bug, Shadow Priests have received an unexpected damage buff in Patch 12.0.5.

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Marksmanship Hunter Nerfed in PvP - Tuning Hotfixes

Marksmanship Hunter has been dominating in PvP since Patch 12.0.5 launch and it looks like some emergency hotfixes have been pushed to bring it down a notch.

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New Workaround Discovered for Combining Pulls in Skyreach - Pull Birds With Araknath

Previously hotfixed, a new workaround has been discovered that allows players to continue pulling the birds after Araknath into his boss fight, saving time on the dungeon!

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Players AFK'ing Void Assaults for Full Rewards

Players have been AFK farming Void Strikes and Incursions and are getting full rewards as there is no activity requirement.

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Blizzard Temporaily Disabling Void Assault Incursions Due to New Issue

Blizzard has announced that Void Assault Incursions will be disabled due to a new issue, and will be re-enabled when the fix is complete.

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Unholy Death Knight Fixed in Latest Midnight Hotfixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for April 24th, including fixes to many class bugs introduced in Patch 12.0.5, from Unholy Death Knight to Rogue and more!

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Undocumented Dragonflight Raid Boss Nerfs in Patch 12.0.5

Good news collectors, several Dragonflight raid encounters have been nerfed in Patch 12.0.5, making them much easier to solo!

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How to Skip the Wind Bridge in Skyreach

Tired of getting pushed off the edge of the bridge in Skyreach? Here is a neat trick that helps skip this portion of the dungeon!

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Comment on This Article For Your Chance to Win a Thunder-Ridged Elekk Mount!

We're giving away some Thunder-Ridged Elekk! To enter for a chance to win, simply comment on this article with your current Mount count!

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War Plans In Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Make The Endgame Fun Again

With the Diablo 4 Developer Livestream, Blizzard has revealed more details surrounding War Plans and how they tie the endgame together in Lord of Hatred.

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Earn This Arcane-Infused Bee Mount From Decor Duels in Patch 12.0.5

Players who participate in the new Decor Duel event can earn a new Mount - Magister's Spell Bee Comb!

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Is Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred the Best Diablo Has Ever Been?

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred might be one of the best installments in the franchise yet, fixing a lot of core issues players have had with the game.

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Farming Voidlight Marl from Ritual Sites in Patch 12.0.5

Players have a new way of farming Voidlight Marl in Patch 12.0.5, by chain running Ritual Sites either solo or as a group!

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Tips & Tricks for Winning Decor Duel

While the in-game tutorial is sufficient to get you into your first match, we've got some additional tips that may help you during your first Decor Duel!

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Many Frost Mages Dislike Glacial Spike and Icicles Change in Patch 12.0.5

The latest changes to Icicles and Glacial Spike in Patch 12.0.5 have Frost Mages frustrated due to a major loss in quality of life.

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Void Assaults, Strikes, Incursions, Ritual Sites: What's the Difference?

Patch 12.0.5 has caused confusion with similarly named activities. Here’s a quick breakdown of Void Assaults, Void Strikes, Void Incursions, and Ritual Sites as part of a shared reward system.

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The Swift Spectral Tiger is Making Its Way to China's Titan Reforged Server

The coveted Reins of the Swift Spectral Tiger is now available for purchase on China's exclusive Titan Reforged Servers.

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Explosive Shot Is Back, but Marksmanship Hunter Rework Falls Flat

Patch 12.0.5's Marksmanship Hunter rework sees the return of Explosive Shot, but it comes with a slower, proc-based playstyle that has players exiting the spec entirely.

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Defeat the Factions of the Void for the Traces in the Dark Achievement

Unsure where to start on the Traces in the Dark achievement in Patch 12.0.5? Defeat enemies of the 4 invading factions found within Void Assaults and Rituals Sites.

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Complete Void Assault Achievements in Zul'Aman

Void Assaults are targeting Zul'Aman this week, giving players the opportunity to earn many new achievements before our enemy moves on to another location.

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Midnight Season 1 Suffers Tank Shortages in Mythic+ and More

Tanks are the biggest bottleneck in dungeons today, with pick up groups stuck in limbo while waiting for someone to take on the role that gets the most vulnerable hostility, toxicity, and ridicule.

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Vengeance Demon Hunter Talent Bug Fixed

With hotfixes just pushed, a hotfix for Vengeance Demon Hunter fixes a bug which nerfs Fury generation.

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Adventure with the Orphans of Azeroth During Children's Week - Classic, TBC, & MoP

The Children's Week Holiday event is live now through May 4th in WoW Classic, The Burning Crusade Anniversary, and Mists of Pandaria Classic!

New Nap Mat Toy from Children's Week

Children's Week has returned, encouraging players to adventure with the orphans of Azeroth to adopt pets and earn a brand new toy!

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Ritual Site Renown Descriptions Hotfixed - Midnight Patch 12.0.5

As Blizzard works through the various bugs of Patch 12.0.5, one issue that was fixed recently was the Ritual Site Renown text.

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New Korn Song Celebrates Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Release

Blizzard has teamed up with the legendary band Korn to release a new collaboration song, featuring big metal riffs and a full animated music video!

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The Eye and Serpentshrine Cavern Post-Nerf Difficulty Test - Burning Crusade Anniversary

Blizzard has released development notes for The Burning Crusade Phase 2 PTR.

Track & Earn Patch 12.0.5's Rewards With ALL THE THINGS Collection Addon

Lost track of what Void Tier 2 appearances or decor you're missing? AllTheThings is regularly updated to help you track and earn all the latest additions in Patch 12.0.5.

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Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Staggered Release Schedule Today

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is releasing Today, April 27th, 2026, but the schedule is a little weird. Keep in mind the times listed for a smooth start!

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Al'gethar Academy Timer Increased Again - Upcoming Mythic+ Dungeon Tuning

Blizzard has announced upcoming Mythic+ dungeon tuning which includes increasing Al'gethar Academy's timer again.

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Season 13 is Now Live: Dive Into Lord of Hatred in Diablo 4

It's finally here - Diablo 4 Season 13 is now live! Check out everything Lord of Hatred has to offer with the launch of the latest expansion.

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Reach Max Renown in Ritual Sites for the Overloaded Manaling Pet

Washing out to shore, the Void-Touched Chick baby hawkstrider pet can be found in the Daggerspine Point Ritual Site if you can save its egg in time.

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Midnight Hotfixes for April 27th - Class & Dungeon Bugfixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for April 27th which includes a number of class and dungeon bugfixes as well as some adjustments to trackable buffs on frames and the cooldown manager.

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Restoration Shamans On the Rise - Midnight Season 1 Mythic+

While the meta is continuing to solidify, more Restoration Shamans are starting to make their way into the highest Mythic+ keys.

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Shadow Priest Putting Up Big Numbers, But Will It Last? - Midnight Season 1 DPS Rankings

color=priest]Shadow Priest and Frost Mage made some major improvements in the first week of raiding after Patch 12.0.5.]

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Warcraft 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook Now Available For Pre-Order

To celebrate the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Warcraft movie, Universal will be releasing the Limited Edition Steelbook that contains a 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital version of this beloved film!

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Subscribe to Wowhead's Newsletter For Your Chance to Win a Thunder-Ridged Elekk Mount

We're having one final giveaway for the Thunder-Ridged Elekk Mount, and entry is available to all Wowhead Weekly Newsletter subscribers!

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Guaranteed 4-Piece with Fourth Catalyst Charge This Week

As if gearing wasn't fast enough already, players can get their 4-piece bonus guaranteed this weekly reset with a fourth free Catalyst charge!

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World Quest Bonus Event Doesn't Apply to Midnight Renown

The World Quest bonus event is live this week, but isn't awarding bonus renown for Midnight factions, defeating the entire purpose of the buff.

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Blizzard Releases Additional Information on The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2

Blizzard has released additional details related to the Overlords of Outland content Phase coming to The Burning Crusade Anniversary servers on May 14th!

Blizzard Presents - 'Building Azeroth: Updating Quel'Thalas' Video

Blizzard has released a new behind-the-scenes video, describing how they re-invented Silvermoon City for the release of the Midnight expansion.

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A Buggy Patch Launch, Gearing Speed, and Tank Tuning - Taliesin & Evitel Interview with Blizzard

In a new interview with Taliesin & Evitel, Associate Game Director Paul Kubit discussed the buggy release of Patch 12.0.5 and how Blizzard can learn from it.

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How to Unlock Ritual Site Challenges in Broken Throne

With the weekly reset, the active Ritual Site has rotated to the Broken Throne in Zul'Aman, but players can still unlock any of the customizable challenges they missed.

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Boost Your Damage and Healing with Energy Crystals in Magisters' Terrace

In your next Magisters' Terrace run, make sure to grab any Energy Crystals for a 30-second 10% damage and healing buff!

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Were the Nebulous Voidcore Bonus Roll Refunds Fair?

With Blizzard issuing a refund for Nebulous Voidcore bonus rolls spent early this week, even for players who did not receive duplicate items, many players now question whether they were fair to those who didn't get a chance to use their rolls.

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Affliction Warlock, Restoration Druid, & Frost Mage Issues Resolved - Midnight Patch 12.0.5 Hotfixes

Blizzard has released a Hotfix, which resolves issues affecting Restoration Druids, Frost Mages, and Affliction Warlocks.

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World Quest Bonus Event Now Applies to Midnight Renowns

After a recent Hotfix, Blizzard changed the World Quest Bonus Event to apply to Midnight Renowns as well!

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Reunite Mother & Cub in Broken Throne Ritual Site for New Mount & Pet

The Twilight's Blade captured an Amani Warbear mother and her cub in the Broken Throne Ritual Site. Reunite the family and be rewarded with a new pet and mount.

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The Fastest and Easiest Delves in Midnight Season 1

Not all Delves are created equal. We've ranked the best Delves and their related stories based on how quick and easy they are to complete.

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Show of Your Gilnean Flair at the May 2026 Trading Post

Show off your Gilnean Flair with many of the items in the May 2026 Trading Post which includes two new mounts!

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$1,640 Lich King & Invincible Statue Available For Pre-Order From Sideshow Collectibles

Blizzard has partnered with Sideshow Collectibles to create a collectible model of The Lich King, Arthas Menethil, and his loyal steed, Invincible.

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Dragonflight Glory Achievements Linked to Midnight Season 1 Raids

While going for the Glory of the Midnight Raider achievement, you may notice some familiar faces from the Dragonflight expansion!

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Repair a Ritual in Broken Throne Ritual Site for Void Hex Eagle Mount

Find the missing candle and restart the ritual necessary to summon the Void Corrupted Eagle mount in the Broken Throne Ritual Site.

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Cosmic Slayer Achievement Fix & Class Bugs - Midnight Hotfixes for April 29th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes a fix for the Cosmic Slayer achievement and more class bug fixes!

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Group Play Buffed in Newest Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Hotfix

With Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred out now, Blizzard has been hotfixing issues and adding QoL fixes. In the newest hotfix, war plans got a buff for group play!

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Complete Void Assault Achievements in Eversong Woods to Earn the Unbound Manawyrm

With the weekly reset, Void Assaults have moved to Eversong Woods, allowing players the chance to earn the rest of the new achievements to work towards the meta!

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Complete Max Renown Ritual Sites for Leatherworking Void Lynx Mount

Collect the Broken Lynx Leash and leatherworking pattern needed to craft the Void-Corrupted Lynx Mount from Max Renown Ritual Sites.

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Have Ritual Sites Devalued Prey and Delves in Midnight?

Ritual Sites have become a quick and rewarding new activity for small groups in Patch 12.0.5, to the point that Delves and Prey Hunts may not feel like they're worth prioritizing any more.

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Gain More Power in Patch 12.0.7! - First Look at Patch 12.0.7 Content

Blizzard has announced a first look at Patch 12.0.7 which includes more Power at the Omnium Folio, Dragonflight Timewalking and more!

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New Cozy Treehouse Retreat Bundle Costs $75

Blizzard has released the Cozy Treehouse Retreat Bundle Player Housing Exterior and Decor Pack on the Battle.net Store for $75. The pack features a 2 new springtime housing exteriors and a ton of new decor.

More UI Improvements Coming! - Patch 12.0.7 PTR Development Notes

Blizzard has posted Patch 12.0.7 developments notes which includes more UI improvements to the damage meter, boss timeline and more!

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Two New Arboon Mounts Added to the In-Game Shop

The Amberback Arboon and Blossomback Arboon mounts have been added to the in-game shop!

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Warbound Equipped Myth Track Gear Drops from Patch 12.0.7 Sporefall Raid

The Patch 12.0.7 Sporefall Raid has a very unique property for its rewards -- the loot it drops is Warbound Equipped meaning you can trade Myth track loot to alts!

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New Rocket Mount and Void Surfbound Mounts in Patch 12.0.7

We have our first look at some new mounts coming in Patch 12.0.7 for Midnight, including Spawn of Vyranoth, Rocket Mounts, Void Surfboard, and more.

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War Plan Co-Op Improvements Planned for Diablo 4 Season 14

Blizzard has announced that they have plans to update Diablo 4 Warplans for party play, but these improvements won't come until the next season.

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Baby Faerie Dragon Pets Datamined in Patch 12.0.7

We've datamined four new baby faerie dragon pets on the Patch 12.0.7 PTR servers!

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Spiritborn Skill Variant Trampled Under Foot Disabled in Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred

Blizzard has temporarily disabled the Trampled Under Foot variant of Diablo 4's Spiritborn Armored Hide in order to address unintended interactions.

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Arcantina Quests Complete, But Highly Decorated Achievement Still Obtainable

If you've been diligently completing Arcantina quests, you've noticed there aren't any new ones this week, but you can still collect the items needed for the Highly Decorated achievement.

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New Dwarf Gryphon Creature Models Datamined in Patch 12.0.7

Further datamining of the Patch 12.0.7 PTR servers has revealed four new Dwarf Gryphon creature models!

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Broken Throne Ritual Site Now Available - Exclusive Mounts, Pets & More

It's week 2 of Patch 12.0.5, so the Broken Throne is officially available. Enter the Zul'Aman Ritual Site and discover exclusive rewards including new mounts and pets.

World of Warcraft: Midnight Hotfixes - April 30, 2026

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes some Restoration Shaman bug fixes and some player housing fixes!

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New Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Hotfix Removes Portal at End of Pit Run

Blizzard has released another Diablo 4 hotfix, addressing the auto-spawned portal at the end of runs in the Pit, which has been a source of frustration.

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Avoid Diminishing Returns to Maximize Pearls in Abyss Anglers

Abyss Anglers is a fun new minigame in Patch 12.0.5 awarding Abyss Pearls to those brave enough to explore the underwater depths of Zul'Aman, but spending all of your time maximizing score during each dive may not be as efficient as it seems!

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Earn the Tenebrous Harrower Mount with Wowhead's Glory of the Midnight Raider Guide

Help your raid group earn the Tenebrous Harrower mount with Wowhead's Glory of the Midnight Raider Guide!

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New Power from the Omnium Folio Does Not Take a Gear Slot

The Omnium Folio is a new source of power being added in Patch 12.0.7, but unlike previous patches, the power is not tied to a gear slot.

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Snapping Allegedly Banned from Mythic Dungeon International 2026

Mythic Dungeon International has provided a rules update for Midnight Season 1, allegedly banning strategies that utilize "snapping" of mobs in a dungeon.

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New Store Updates, A New Trading Post and Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Updates! - WoW Weekly for May 1st

Want to catch up on everything WoW this week? Blizzard has a recap which includes new store updates, a new trading post and Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary updates.

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Extending Camera Distance Trick Via Macro or Config Cache No Longer Works

As of yesterday's new live retail build, the ability to extend your camera distance no longer works.

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New Deathwing Onesie Transmog in Patch 12.0.7

Whether shattering the world or just getting comfy before bed, slip on the adorable Deathwing Onesie, newly datamined in Patch 12.0.7.

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What Comes Next for Midnight's Main Story?

Patch 12.0 ended with an explosive finale at the Isle of Quel'Danas, but many of Midnight's story threads are still unresolved. What comes next in the story of the Worldsoul Saga?

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Season 3 Celestial Dungeons Now Available For Testing - Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR

Blizzard has released new Development Notes for the Mists of Pandaria Classic 5.5.4 PTR, allowing players to test Season 3 Celestial Dungeons.

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World of Warcraft Collab Brings Tier 2 Sets to Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred

To celebrate the release of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, Blizzard has dropped a surprise collab, bringing the classic Tier 2 set looks from WoW into Sanctuary.

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New Badlands Armor Models Datamined in Patch 12.0.7

Check out these Badlands armor models that we datamined on the Patch 12.0.7 PTR!

Augmentation Evoker and Devourer DH Nerfs - Upcoming Class Tuning

Blizzard has announced upcoming class tuning which includes nerfs to Aug Evoker and Devourer DH!

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Massive Nerfs to Mythic Alleria and Belo’ren with Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced massive nerfs to Mythic Alleria and Belo’ren with the weekly reset.

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Holy Paladin and Assassination Rogue Bug Fixes - Midnight Hotfixes for May 1, 2026

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes Holy Paladin and Sin Rogue bug fixes.

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Heroic World Tier Difficulty Will Return in Patch 12.0.7

We've discovered some new Achievements on the 12.0.7 PTR, which indicate the return of Heroic World Tier difficulty from Legion Remix and maybe even a Mythic difficulty!

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The Best and Worst Challenges in Ritual Sites

With the Challenge system, you're able to customize the difficulty of your Ritual Sites. We've ranked each Challenge so you know which are easiest to handle.

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Control Orb Spawns During Arcanotron Custos's Refueling Protocol in Magisters' Terrace

Players can use a simple strategy to help control where Energy Orbs spawn during Arcanotron Custos's Refueling Protocol in Magisters' Terrace.

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A Desk to Destroy Demons For: Hands-On Build & Review of the Diablo 4 x Secretlab MAGNUS Pro

Secretlab recently debuted their latest collaboration with none other than Diablo 4, and we were lucky enough to have a chance to review it! Read on to find out just how worthwhile the MAGNUS Pro Diablo Edition really is.

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The Rework No One Asked For - Marksmanship Hunter by the Numbers

While we previously highlighted community sentiment around the Marksmanship Hunter Rework in 12.0.5, our class writer, Azortharion, breaks it all down from numbers to gameplay explaining why this is truly the rework no one asked for.

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Your First Mythic+ Dungeon in Midnight: Everything You Need to Know

Running Mythic+ dungeons for the first time? Here is a short overview of the essentials to Mythic+, and everything you need to know to conquer your first Mythic+ dungeon.

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Summer Floral Armor Sets Datamined on Patch 12.0.7 PTR

Looking to earn some beautiful transmog? Check out these four new summer floral armor sets that were datamined on the Patch 12.0.7 PTR!

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Mana Restoration Food Nerfed - Tea Time for Healers in Midnight

The highest value vendor-purchased food items were unexpectedly updated to no longer provide mana in an unannounced change in Patch 12.0.5, leaving thirsty spellcasters in search of new solutions.

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Earn An Additional Bonus Loot Roll From Sporefall Raid in Patch 12.0.7

Players will be able to earn an additional bonus loot roll from the Sporefall raid in Patch 12.0.7!

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Patch 12.0.7 Loading Screens: Sporefall Raid, Blinding Bloom Ritual Site & Void Portals

The Patch 12.0.7 PTR is up and we've found new loading screens for the upcoming Sporefall Raid, the Blinding Bloom Ritual Site, and the Void Portals Naigtal and Val!

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Simplify Your End-Game Gearing Efforts with the KeystoneLoot AddOn

Keep all of the available Mythic+ and Raid loot for your specialization in one easy-to-navigate menu with the help of the KeystoneLoot AddOn!

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New Badlands & Jubilee Weapon Models Datamined in Patch 12.0.7

Tons of new weapon models were datamined on the Patch 12.0.7 PTR, including fiery Badlands and truly explosive Jubilee designs!

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Maps of Patch 12.0.7's New Zones Revealed - Explore Sporefall & Void Portals

Explore the new zones of Patch 12.0.7 with fully-rendered maps for Void Portals, Sporefall, and the Blinding Bloom Ritual Site.

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Sunwalker Totem Cloaks Updated in Patch 12.0.7 - New Sun Festival's Flame Variant

Originally datamined back in Patch 12.0.5, the Sunwalker Totem cloaks have been updated with new versions including a new Sun Festival Flame variant.

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Gearing Up As a Solo Player in Midnight Season 1

While the best gear in the game comes from dungeons and raids, there are still multiple end-game activities for solo players to reach up to 276 item level, without ever joining a group in Midnight Season 1!

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Personal Resource Display Options in Patch 12.0.7

The personal resource display is getting a big update in Patch 12.0.7, with a host of new options and visual customization!

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Player Housing Engagement After Midnight's Launch - Does it Need Player Power?

After a flurry of excitement for Player Housing at launch, build showcasing, design development, and community events have slowed. Does the feature need Player Power tie-ins to boost engagement or are there other issues?

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Mythic Flex Raid Testing in Sporefall Raid on 12.0.7 PTR

Blizzard is hosting the very first Mythic Flex raid testing for Sporefall on the 12.0.7 PTR next Thursday!

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Outlaw Rogue Buffed Again in Weekly Tuning

Blizzard has amended their tuning notes going live with the Weekly Reset on May 5th, increasing the compensation buff Outlaw is getting.

Additional L'ura Nerfs with the Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced that L'ura will be nerfed with the Weekly Reset, including on Mythic difficulty!

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Voidspire Raid Skip Causes Problems for Mythic Lockouts

If you're trying to maximize your weekly Mythic raid lockouts, be careful using the Voidspire raid skip to Paladins!

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Hints at Patch 12.0.7 Release Date on June 16th - Potentially Patch 12.1 in August

Based on the schedule of upcoming events. Patch 12.0.7 is likely to release on June 16th. Patch 12.1 could also launch on August 25th based on similar data.

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Estimated Class Tuning for May 5th Hotfixes - Outlaw Rogue and Frost Mage Nerfed

With class tuning on the weekly reset, many specs are getting some large tuning changes which will shake up the DPS Meta. Our class writers have given DPS estimations of the changes coming!

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NA Maintenance Extended Until 9:00 AM PDT

Originally scheduled to end at 8:00 AM PDT, NA maintenance has been extended an extra hour.

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Character Boosts & Upgrade Packs Up to 50% Off - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

To celebrate the release of The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2, Blizzard has put the Upgrade Packs and standalone character boost on a massive sale!

The Mythic Dungeon International Returns!

Blizzard has announced the return of the Mythic Dungeon International, starting on May 8th!

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Gladiator Gear Discounted 60% & No Longer Requires Rating - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

With The Burning Crusade Anniversary PvP Season 1 coming to an end yesterday, players were pleasantly surprised to find that Arena gear had been discounted by a whopping 60%!

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Easiest Dungeons to Earn 3,400 Mythic+ Rating From in Midnight Season 1

With the help of Raider.io, we will be taking a look at what dungeons will be easiest to run when going after 3,400 Mythic+ rating for the Keystone Myth achievement.

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Save Up to 67% Off Select Titles Through May 18th - Battle.net Game Deals

From now through May 18th, players can save up to 67% off on select Blizzard games and services with the Battle.net Game Deals event!

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May 5th Hotfixes - Class, Raid, & Decor Duel Tuning

Blizzard updated the hotfix blog to include changes from the previously announced class and raid tuning, as well as additional bug fixes for dungeons and decor duels!

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Unlock Heroic World Tier on the Midnight 12.0.7: Revelations PTR

Blizzard has released new Development Notes for the 12.0.7 PTR. This week, players will be able to test the latest zone of Naigtal and unlock the Heroic World Tier!

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Sporefall Raid Loot Changed - Now Drops Highest Season 1 Item Level Loot

With this week's Patch 12.0.7 PTR, the Sporefall raid loot is no longer Warbound-Equipped, but instead now drops at the highest item level for Season 1 Raids!

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Additional Siege of Orgrimmar Raid Test Begins May 8th - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced an additional raid test for Siege of Orgrimmar on the Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR, beginning on Friday, May 8th!

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First 12.1.0 Midnight Build Detected on Encrypted Vendor Server

While the testing for Patch 12.0.7 has been ramping up, we have also detected the first version of the 12.1.0 build on an encrypted Vendor Server.

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1-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 6th at 7:00 am PDT

Blizzard has announced a 1-hour maintenance on May 6th beginning at 7:00 am PDT.

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Unholy Death Knight the Top of Boss Damage Last Week - Midnight Season 1 DPS Rankings

Due to a recent Hotfix, Unholy Death Knight lead the way in Damage against Raid Bosses this week!

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How Will This Week's Changes Affect the Meta? Midnight Season 1 Mythic+

While week 6 continued to show more of the same results in Mythic+, some changes that are taking effect this week could shake up the meta.

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Tier 6 Ritual Sites Award Myth Crests in Patch 12.0.7

Ritual Sites are growing in power in Patch 12.0.7, unlocking a sixth tier of difficulty that awards Mythic Dawncrests!

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Get AOTC Easier with New Heroic L'ura Strategy Which Reduces Difficulty

Is your raid group struggling on Heroic L'ura? Check out this new strategy players are using to help simplify the encounter!

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Reserve the Arcantina for Your Own Private Party

As of Patch 12.0.5, players can speak to Bartender Bob to empty out the Arcantina and have the interdimensional tavern all to themselves!

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The Arcantina Doesn't Make Sense

One of the many new features of Midnight is the Arcantina, an evergreen quest hub described as a haven for the Alliance and Horde alike... except its explanation makes absolutely no sense.

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World of Warcraft: Midnight Hotfixes - May 6, 2026

Blizzard has released a Hotfix, making updates to Abyss Anglers and Decor Duel, as well as class tuning for Restoration Druids, Brewmaster Monk, Warlocks.

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Important Dispels in Midnight Season 1 Mythic+ Dungeons

Here are some of the most important dispels to look for in Midnight Season 1 Mythic+ dungeons.

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Easiest Way to Complete the 'Everyone Gets One' Achievement in Void Assaults

As players begin to wrap up their 12.0.5 goals, we've found the best ways to complete the Everybody Gets One Achievement!

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Have Professions Become Boring in Midnight?

Now into the third expansion since their overhaul in Dragonflight, professions have begun to feel stagnant, as concentration crafting is more popular than ever, alt armies control the economy, and individual players are priced out of competition.

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Liquid Guild vs Midnight Season 1 Race to World First Documentary

Following their victory in Midnight Season 1, Team Liquid has released a behind-the-scenes look at their players, community casters, and production staff, as they make their way through an unforgettable Race to World First!

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Presenting the BlizzCon 2026 Community Night Host and Contest Judges

Blizzard has revealed the host and judges for the BlizzCon 2026 Community Night, including master cosplayers and legendary voice actor Darin De Paul!

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Mythic Dungeon International 2026 Official Trailer

Blizzard has released a new trailer for the 2026 Mythic Dungeon International, returning on May 8th!

Track Friendly Player Cooldowns and More with MiniCC

OmniCD returns but with a new name! With the MiniCC addon, players can track the cooldowns of other members in their party.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Is There... Too Much Content?

This week, Taliesin and Evitel cover the upcoming changes in Patch 12.0.7, including Heroic World Tier Difficulty, Tier 6 Ritual Sites, and Sporefall Raid Loot!

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Earn 50% Increased Honor From Random Battlegrounds Until May 12th

This week, players can earn 50% increased Honor from Battleground objectives and wins during the Battlegrounds Bonus Event!

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How to Handle Emberdawn's Intermission With Ease in Windrunner Spire

The biggest threat in Emberwing's boss fight is the intermission and its troublesome frontals. Here are a few tips to help you survive this boss fight.

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Feral Druid Underperforming in Midnight Season 1 - Looking Back at Feral Druid's Midnight Update

With the release of the Season 1 raids, Feral Druid's performance has left a lot to be desired. Our class writer, Guiltyas, looks back and discusses what happened with Feral Druid this tier.

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Wow Weekly: Last Chance to Adopt Roofus, Tune in for MDI This Weekend, and More!

This week, Blizzard announced the Mythic Dungeon International 2026, put massive discounts on The Burning Crusade Anniversary bundles & services, and reminded players that this is their last chance to purchase the Roofus pet!]

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Large Tank Tuning with Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced large tank tuning for the weekly reset, increasing passive mitigation and uptime on cooldowns.

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The Fastest Ways to Reach Level 90 in Midnight

As players continue to level alts in the opening chapter of Midnight, we've found a few addons that can help you reach max level quickly!

Siege of Orgrimmar Raid Testing Now Available - Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR

The latest Siege of Orgrimmar raid test is now live on the Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR!

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Unlocking Player Power with the Omnium Folio in Patch 12.0.7

The Omnium Folio is a new source of player power coming in Patch 12.0.7, with incremental upgrades over five weeks of quest objectives that appear to be pretty quick and easy.

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Why Valeera is a Terrible Tank: Midnight Delves Season 1

While there are some positives compared to The War Within's Delve companion, Brann Bronzebeard, one thing is for certain, Valeera Sanguinar is a terrible Tank.

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May 8th Hotfixes - Rushing Wind Kick, Depth Grease, Voidspire Raid Skip

Blizzard has updated the hotfix blog with additional fixes for The Voidspire raid skip, Abyss Angler Depth Grease achievement, and Mistweaver's Rushing Wind Kick!

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Diablo 4's Next Patch Fixes Massive Amounts of Bugs in Another Win for Lord of Hatred

In the newest Diablo 4 Patch releasing May 13th, Blizzard has fixed an enormous amount of bugs and issues introduced with the Lord of Hatred Expansion.

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Void Strikes Miss the Mark as a Leveling Event

While Void Strikes provide virtually endless open-world content for players, Blizzard has missed the mark for leveling characters.

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Enhanced Timers and Text-to-Speech for Mythic+ with EXBoss AddOn

Track raid and dungeon mechanics more easily with the help of EXBoss, a boss mod AddOn with text-to-speech functionality, visual warnings, and more!

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Invasion Point World Bosses in Patch 12.0.7

In Patch 12.0.7, players will explore new parts of old worlds and face down two additional world bosses on a normal and considerably more challenging Heroic world tier!

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Did Blizzard Invite Streamers to Test Classic+ Last Week?

Last week, several WoW Classic content creators were mysteriously invited to Blizzard's campus in California. Could this somehow be related to Classic+?

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Is Blizzard Going Overboard With Casual Content?

Since the release of Midnight, players have been introduced to an enormous amount of new content that has had little to no impact on player power.

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Last Chance to Purchase the Roofus Pet and Support Habitat for Humanity

Players only have a couple of days left to adopt the Roofus pet in Midnight and Mists of Pandaria Classic and support Habitat for Humanity!

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 12th at 7:00 am PDT

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance, scheduled for May 12th beginning at 7:00 am PDT (03:00 am CEST on May 13th).

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 12th - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance for Mists of Pandaria Classic, scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (03:00 CEST on May 13th).

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 12th - Classic Era, Hardcore, & Season of Discovery

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance scheduled for 7:00 am PDT on May 12th (03:00 CEST on May 13th) for all Classic, Hardcore, & Season of Discovery servers.

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2-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 12th - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Blizzard has announced a 2-hour maintenance for The Burning Crusade Anniversary scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 12th, at 7:00 am PDT (03:00 CET on May 13th).

Prepare for Reset by Being 3/3 on the Ascendant Nilhammer

The Ascendant Nilhammer for the Voidforge releases this reset. Players can create 3 Hungering Oblivium to give themselves a head start on unlocking it!

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Blizzard Investigates Abyss Anglers Bug that Blocks Suit Progression

Blizzard has acknowledged that there is an issue with the Abyss Anglers: Reinforced Joints Achievement, which is preventing players from purchasing the Reinforced Joints, and limiting progression in the Abyss Anglers event.

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$250 Sulfuras Hand of Ragnaros Figurine Now Available For Pre-Order on the Blizzard Gear Store

Blizzard has just released a new Sulfuras Hand of Ragnaros Figurine for pre-order on the Blizzard Gear Store!

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5 Guardian Druids Timed a +20 Windrunner Spire - Midnight Season 1

After the most recent Class changes, a group comprised of 5 Bear Tanks has timed a +20 Windrunner Spire.

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Last Minute Guardian Nerfs with Weekly Reset Tomorrow

Blizzard has announced some last minute Guardian Druid nerfs with the weekly reset tomorrow.

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Spring Balloon Festival Now Live

The Spring Balloon Festival returns through May 12th, giving players the chance to tour around Azeroth in hot air balloons!

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How to Get Attuned to Serpentshrine Cavern in The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Players looking to enter the Serpentshrine Cavern once the raid goes live on Thursday, May 14th, will need to complete a few steps in order to become attuned.

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It's Not Too Late to Get Attuned to Tempest Keep Before The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2!

With the release of Phase 2 raids coming later this week, now is the perfect time to finish up your raid attunements and get ready to enter Tempest Keep!

More Collecting Required to Get Weapon or Trinket Upgrades This Week

The Ascendant Hammer can be fully built this week, but players have to do even more collecting in order to get a trinket or weapon upgrade.

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Complete Nilhammer Quest on Main Character First

When all the materials are brought to Decimus to fully craft the Nilhammer at the Voidforge, players will get a quest to finalize it, and this quest is only available on one character.

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Last Chance to Earn the Voidfeather Dragonhawk By Playing the Midnight Intro Scenraio

Players have until May 17th to earn the Voidfeather Dragonhawk in The Burning Crusade Anniversary!

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Farm Tier 1 Ritual Sites to Get Weapon and Trinket Upgrades for the Voidforge

After testing various sources of Ascendant Voidcores, players have found an efficient way of farming Weapon and Trinket upgrades.

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Players Can Now Use Ascendant Voidcores On Crafted Gear - Midnight 12.0.5 Hotfix

Blizzard has released a Hotfix, which allows players to upgrade their Crafted items using Ascendant Voidcore.

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Increased Prey Progress in Today's Hotfixes - Midnight Hotfixes for May 12th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes increasing Prey Progress!

100% Drop Rate on Ascendant Voidshards Starting Tomorrow

Bad news if you've already farmed Ritual Sites, Blizzard has announced that various activities are going to have a 100% drop rate on Ascendant Voidshards starting tomorrow.

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What Do Collectors Want from World of Warcraft?

Following a recent Q&A, in which Vice President and Executive Producer Holly Longdale asked what collected wanted from the game, Lord Knabble has released a video discussing potential improvements to collecting all the things in World of Warcraft.

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The Fastest Run of Midnight - Mandatory's Strategy Explained

As a part of the Mythic Dungeon International Group Stage this weekend, Mandatory went undefeated, advancing to the Season 1 Finals, here is a breakdown of their performance!

Siege of Orgrimmar Arrives June 2nd - Mists of Pandaria Classic Phase 5

Blizzard has announced that the final Phase of Mists of Pandaria Classic, Siege of Orgrimmar, will launch on June 2nd!

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Having Issues with Ascendant Voidcore Crafted Weapons? Try Relogging

After the hotfix for Crafted Weapons not working with Ascendant Voidcores, Blizzard reminds players that if you're having issues with it still to try relogging.

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Ascendant Voidshard Hotfix Now Live - 100% Drop Rate from Raids, Mythic+ and More

The hotfix to make Ascendant Voidshards 100% drop rate is now live!

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Warlords of Draenor Timewalking Returns This Week

This week, players can participate Warlords of Draenor Timewalking to earn Timewarped Badge, which can be spent on these limited-time rewards!

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Patch 12.0.7 Development Notes for March 13th

Blizzard has posted Patch 12.0.7 development notes for today which includes testing for Dragonflight Timewalking.

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6-Second High King Maulgar Kill By <DREAM> on Nightslayer (US) - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

DREAM, on the Nightslayer (US) server, decided to end TBC Phase 1 with a bang, by defeating High King Maulgar with a kill time of just 6 seconds!

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Heroic Invasions in Patch 12.0.7 Introduce Roaming Elites and Creature Affixes

Defeating either of the invasion point bosses in Patch 12.0.7 unlocks a Heroic version of the destinations, featuring deadlier enemies, a wide variety of creature affixes, and elite patrols eager to ambush you!

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Earn New Mounts from Void Assault Invasion Meta Achievements in Patch 12.0.7

In Patch 12.0.7, players will travel take a trip through the stars, earning two new mounts from Void Assault Invasion meta acheivements, including a void surfboard!

PvP Season 13 Ends May 25th - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has confirmed that Mists of Pandaria Classic PvP Season 13 will end on May 25th, with Season rewards being distributed on June 9th.

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Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep Parsing, Speedrun, & Progression Rules on WarcraftLogs

WarcraftLogs has released its Parsing and Progression ruleset for The Burning Crusade Anniversary's Phase 2 raids - Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep.

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Best-in-Slot Guides for Every Class & Specialization Updated for Phase 2 - TBC Anniversary

With the upcoming release of the Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep raids, our Class Writers have updated the Best-in-Slot Guides for every class and specialization in The Burning Crusade Anniversary!

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Improve Your Odds at Decor Duel by Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiders have taken up a new strategy in Decor Duels, using their abilities to hide in plain sight in locations that are completely inaccessible to most Seekers - and while clever, it's not necessarily the best for the game.

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Heroic Sporefall Raid Testing on May 21st

Blizzard has announced PTR raid testing for Heroic Sporefall, beginning on May 21st at 1 pm PDT.

The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2: Overlords of Outland Now Live!

The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2: Overlords of Outland now live!

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<Progress> Completes Tempest Keep & Serpentshrine Caverns Just 58 Minutes After Release!

Just 58 minutes after the release of Tempest Keep & Serpentshrine Cavern in The Burning Crusade Anniversary, Progress has defeated every Tier 5 raid boss!

Mythic L'ura Bugs that May Affect Your Progression

Mythic L'ura in the March of Quel'Danas is an amazing fight, but sometimes frustration can occur when bugs wipe the group that are completely out of your control.

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Second Hotfix for Bugged Crafted Weapons Coming Soon

Blizzard has announced that a second hotfix for bugged crafted weapons are coming soon!

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The Most Efficient Farm for Heroic Upgrade Crests

Players hunting for Heroic Crests to upgrade more gear should look to Tier 5 Ritual Sites as the new fastest farm in Patch 12.0.5!

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Dodge Fetid Quillstorm Every Time on the First Boss of Maisara Caverns

Fetid Quillstorm is one of the most troubling parts of Muro'jin and Nekraxx's boss fight. Here's how to have a stronger chance of dodging this mechanic.

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A Guide to Hosting Your Own Mythic+ Keys in Group Finder

Looking to host your own Mythic+ group in Group Finder? Here is a quick guide to creating the most successful Mythic+ groups and taking the stress out of starting your Mythic+ journey.

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WoW Weekly: Classic Anniversary, WoW Ambassadors Discord, Mists of Pandaria Classic, and More!

This week, The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2 was officially released! Additionally, Blizzard revealed the release date of the final Phase of Mists of Pandaria Classic, coming June 2nd.

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Blizzard Confirms Swearing One Time Can Get You Suspended

In a reply on X (formerly known as Twitter), the official Blizzard Customer Support account reminds players that dropping "F bombs" and getting reported is enough to get you suspended.

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Best Ascendant Voidcore Upgrades for All Classes in Midnight Season 1

If you're looking to make the most of your Ascendant Voidcores in the Midnight Season 1, we've compiled the best upgrade recommendations for each specialization, direct from our Class Guide writers.

Unlock Druid Swift Flight Form For Your Chance to Obtain This Unique Mount

With the release of The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2, Druids now have access to unlock their Swift Flight Form, and have a chance to earn the Reins of the Raven Lord!

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How to Unlock the Ogri'la Faction and Earn Your Best-in-Slot Druid Tank Trinket

Druid Tanks can unlock their best-in-slot trnket, Badge of Tenacity, simply by farming Apexis Shards from the daily quests provided by the new Ogri'la faction in Blade's Edge Mountains!

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Update: Blizzard Clarifies That Cursing In-Game is Not Automatically Punishable, Context Matters

Update: Blizzard's Customer Support has clarified that cursing is not blanket-punished within Blizzard games, and that context matters.

Additional Siege of Orgrimmar PTR Raid Testing on May 22

Blizzard has announced an additional Siege of Orgrimmar raid test on the Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR beginning on Friday, May 22nd.

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New Hyper Spawn Exploits Detected in Midnight

Players have reported a new method of exploiting hyper spawns to boost players and farm gold, as part of a specific quest in Arator's Journey.

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How to Obtain the Void-Scarred Eaglet Pet from Ritual Sites

The Void-Scarred Eaglet is an adorable pet available from the Broken Throne Ritual Site. Here's how to earn it.

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You Can Now Trade Tier 4 Armor Tokens for Season 1 Arena Gear - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

With the release of The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2, players can now exchange their Tier 4 Armor Tokens for the previous Season's Gladiator gear.

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New Teleport to Fix Skip in Voidspire - Patch 12.0.5 Hotfixes for March 15th

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes a new teleport to fix skip issues in the Voidspire.

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Mythic Dungeon International Tracks Cooldown, Pull Count and Interrupts on UI

The Mythic Dungeon International 2026 is underway, and several tools used on the observer UI were formerly addons or Weakauras in the game that players have been trying to replicate in Midnight.

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Free Leveling Routes with Follow the Arrow AddOn

Looking to level alts quickly? Check out these free, optimized leveling routes from the Follow the Arrow AddOn!

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Are The New Engineering Goggles BiS For Your Class? - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

The Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 2 introduces a plethora of new Engineering Goggle schematics, but are any of them best for your specialization?

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Save Myth Crests by Upgrading Hero Crafted Weapons and Trinkets

With Voidshards now dropping reliably, players can save some precious Mythic Dawncrests by applying their Voidcore upgrade to crafted weapons and trinkets!

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Last Chance to Save on The Burning Crusade Anniversary Boosts & Bundles - Sale Ends May 18th

There are only two days left to purchase the Outland Heroic & Epic Packs or the level 58 character boost at a discount. The sale ends May 18th!

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Gold Find Returns to Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Using a Trick with Legendary Seals

Diablo 4 Players have discovered a new way to earn additional gold in Lord of Hatred: Equipping a Legendary Seal with increased gold drop rate!

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Dragonflight Timewalking Mount & Transmog Rewards Coming in Patch 12.0.7

With the 12.0.7 PTR, we've taken a look at all of the Mount and Transmog rewards coming with Dragonflight Timewalking!

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This Phase 2 Profession Gear Could be Best-in-Slot For Your Class - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Many pieces of Phase 2 Best-in-Slot gear come from recipes that can only drop from the new raids - Tempest Keep & Serpentshrine Cavern.

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The Best Method for Defeating Nullaeus is Already by Your Side

While many players faced Nullaeus early to earn a spot in the Hall of Fame, other still have yet to challenge the seasonal Delve Nemesis, though there's a secret weapon that will help most players defeat the boss with little effort!

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Automatically Take Screenshots when Defeating Raid Bosses in Patch 12.0.7

The new Photo Finisher Toy coming with Dragonflight Timewalking allows you to automatically take screenshots when raid bosses are defeated.

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Hall of Fame for Mythic March of Quel'Danas Full - Should Close Tomorrow

200 guilds have now defeated Mythic L'ura and the Hall of Fame should be closing with the weekly reset tomorrow.

4-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 19th - Classic Era, Hardcore, & Season of Discovery

Blizzard has announced a 4-hour maintenance scheduled for 7:00 am PDT on May 19th for all Classic, Hardcore, & Season of Discovery servers.

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4-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 19th - Mists of Pandaria Classic

Blizzard has announced a 4-hour maintenance for Mists of Pandaria Classic, scheduled for Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 a.m. PDT (03:00 CEST on May 20th).

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4-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 19th - The Burning Crusade Anniversary

Blizzard has announced a 4-hour maintenance for The Burning Crusade Anniversary scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 19th, at 7:00 am PDT.

Blizzard Confirms March on Quel'Danas Hall of Fame Now Full

Blizzard has confirmed that the March of Quel'Danas Hall of Fame is now full and there is only a short amount of time remaining before the achievement and title are no longer available.

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4-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 19th at 7:00 am PDT

Blizzard has announced a 4-hour maintenance, scheduled for May 19th beginning at 7:00 am PDT (03:00 am CEST on May 20th).

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New Lich King Merch Now Available From the Blizzard Gear Store

Blizzard has just released a bunch of new merch on the Blizzard Gear Store, including a collection of new Lich King items!

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Massive Nerfs to Phase 1 on Mythic L'ura with Hall of Fame Closing

Blizzard has announced some massive nerfs to the Phase 1 Wipe Factory on Mythic L'ura.

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Which Currencies Matter Most in Midnight?

There are a massive amount of currencies for all of the various activities in Midnight, though only a few are important for most players to keep a close eye on, while the rest accumulate quietly in the background until they're needed.

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Exploring the Unreleased Maps of Vanilla WoW - Azshara Crater, Dragon Isles, & The Emerald Dream

Players can now freely explore every zone of Azeroth, including previously unreleased zones, using the noclip website!

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Previously Unused Dracthyr Shoulderpads Coming to Dragonflight Timewalking in Patch 12.0.7

Players can finally add the Razorscale Pauldrons and Dragonstone Shoulderguards to their collections, once Dragonflight Timewalking goes live in Patch 12.0.7!

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Crest Caps Removed Starting This Week

Blizzard has announced that Crest Caps will be removed starting with this weekly reset.

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Double Check Your Raid Has Scaling Damage Buff in March of Quel'Danas

Progressing in Mythic March of Quel'Danas? Double check that you and your raid group have the scaling damage buff in March of Quel'Danas.

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Johnny Cash Returns to Blizzard Entertainment

Four years after his departure from Blizzard Entertainment, former Senior Game Designer Johnny Cash has announced his return as a Principal Designer on the World of Warcraft team!

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Increased Rewards from Heroic World Tier - Patch 12.0.7 Development Notes

Blizzard has announced that Heroic World Tier is getting increased rewards!

Patch 12.0.7 Splash Screen: Sporefall, Omnium Folio, and Invasion Zones

The latest Patch 12.0.7 PTR now features a new splash screen, highlighting the Omnium Folio, two Invasion zones, and Sporefall raid!

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Skyreach 3rd Boss "Tech" Fixed and Immediately Kills Entire Group

Blizzard has fixed the Skyreach "tech" on the 3rd boss, and when you attempt to do it, the entire group immediately dies.

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Heroic World Tier Quest Awards Myth Track Gear in Patch 12.0.7

Myth track gear will become available for the first time from Open World content in Patch 12.0.7!

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Diablo 4 Compass to Carnage Event Live until May 26th

Blizzard has announced another week-long Event for Diablo 4, with Compass to Carnage granting additional Infernal Compasses, more Chaos Waves, and more!

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Earn Bonus Delve Rewards With This Week's Delve Bonus Event

With the weekly reset, the Delve Bonus Event is now live, rewarding increased companion experience, a boost to Delver's Journey progress, and more Undercoins.

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The Weekly Reset with Taliesin and Evitel: Blizzard's CS Meltdown... What Exactly Went Wrong?

This week, Taliesin and Evitel cover the crest cap removal, nerfs to Mythic L'ura, and Dragonflight Timewalking coming with Patch 12.0.7.

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Prepare to Face Rotmire in the Sporefall Raid for New Rewards in Patch 12.0.7

Blizzard has released a new blog post detailing the Sporefall raid and its flexible 15-25 player Mythic difficulty, coming in Patch 12.0.7!

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Buy Champion Gear with Voidlight Marl Using Mythic+ Cache

The Mythic+ Champion Cache is now available for purchase using Voidlight Marl and awards Champion Gear!

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Repair Bills are Becoming Increasingly Expensive in Midnight

Repairs are getting awfully expensive, particularly as players are reaching higher item levels, with progression raid nights routinely costing tens of thousands of gold in broken gear alone!

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Difficulty Specific Prey Achievements Create a Huge Grind for Achievement Hunters

Preyseekers should be aware that completing Nightmare Prey hunts does not give credit for defeating the same bosses on lower difficulties, so achievement hunters should not neglect the normal and hard bosses available each week!

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A First Look into Sporefall's Raid Boss on Mythic Difficulty

With Sporefall raid testing concluded last week, we have our first look at the Rotmire boss fight on Mythic difficulty!

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Does Balance Druid Have Too Many Choices? - Balance Druid Retrospective for Midnight

Our Balance Druid class writer, Gamz, takes a look back at the state of Balance Druid in Midnight discussing the numerous talent builds and talent options that the spec currently has.

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Blizzard Announces New Sanctuary Sitdown for Next Diablo 4 Season

On May 28th at 1pm PDT, Blizzard is hosting a Sanctuary Sitdown in Discord to answer live questions and give more info about the next Diablo 4 Season!

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Sporefall Raid Gear Has New Stats in Patch 12.0.7

As of this week's PTR build, Sporefall raid gear no longer drops with randomized stats, eliminating a concern with trying to bonus roll specific combinations.

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Help Hatch Jan'alai's New Eggs on the Patch 12.0.7 PTR

A new local story now available on the Patch 12.0.7 PTR gives players a glimpse into result of their efforts to return the loa to their rightful place within Zul'Aman, as the dragonhawk Loa of Fire prepares to hatch a new clutch of eggs.

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Warlords of Draenor Challenge Mode Weapons Found on the Latest Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR Build

We've discovered some Warlords of Draenor Challenge Mode weapon models on the latest Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR build!

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Target Specific Gear Slots with Hero Track Gear in Patch 12.0.7

Maren Silverwing has expanded her wares on the Patch 12.0.7 PTR, now selling Heroic gear caches for specific slots, allowing players to target the gear they actually need!

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Dragonflight Timewalking Adds New Customizations for Old Dragonriding Mounts

Although it may still feel like yesterday, Dragonflight Timewalking is coming in Patch 12.0.7, introducing a hoard of additional collectables, including new customization options for three of the original skyriding mounts!

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WoW Weekly: Fungarian Mischief Looms in Midnight, and More Matches in MDI!

This week, Blizzard unveiled more about the Sporefall raid coming in Patch 12.0.7, and the MDI Group Stage continues this weekend, with the top 2 teams moving on to the Finals!

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Could This New Mount Be Another Hint That Wrath of the Lich King is Coming to Anniversary Servers?

While Blizzard has continued to tease Wrath of the Lich King, there hasn't been anything in-game that points to a return to Northrend... until now.

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Turbulent Timeways Dates Changed on PTR

With the latest 12.0.7 PTR build, the date for Turbulent Timeways has been pushed back to June 30th, a whole 2 weeks later than its previously expected release date.

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Siege of Orgrimmar Raid Test, Fixes, & Known Issues - Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR Development Notes

The Siege of Orgrimmar raid test is available now until Monday, May 25th and 8:00 a.m. PDT on the Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR.

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Many Hero Talent Buffs Coming - Upcoming Class Tuning with Weekly Reset

Blizzard has announced upcoming class tuning which includes many Hero Talent Buffs!

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Death Knight, Druid, & Priest Issues Resolved - Midnight Patch 12.0.5 Hotfixes

Blizzard has released a hotfix, which removes the cap on Bloody Tokens and resolves issues for several Classes.

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Large Experience Buffs for Quests in Patch 12.0.7

As we've continued to explore the 12.0.7 PTR, we've discovered some big changes to experience gain from certain quests and activities!

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Lightblinded Vanguard Dispel "Weakaura" No Longer Works Due to Hotfix

Earlier this week, a hotfix was pushed to live servers which prevents the LIghtblinded Vanguard dispel "Weakaura" from working. If you're are using this method of dispels, be aware of the change!

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New Dragonflight Timewalking Toy Allows You to Cover the Sky in Ash

A new toy coming to Dragonflight Timewalking in Patch 12.0.7 will allow players to fill the skies with fire.

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4-Hour Maintenance Scheduled for May 26th

Blizzard has announced a 4-hour maintenance, scheduled for May 26th beginning at 7:00 am PDT.

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Epiphania Housing Creates Iconic Apartment From "Friends" in Player Housing

World of Warcraft Housing Creator, Epiphania Housing, has created a replica of Monica & Rachel's apartment from the hit sitcom Friends!

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From Overpowered to Outclassed in Midnight - An Arcane Mage Retrospective

Arcane Mage received some massive reworks coming into Midnight, and our Arcane Mage Writer, Porom, looks back at the changes and how they've impacted Arcane Mage this tier.

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Zul'jan and Atal'Utek - Patch 12.1 Campaign Prologue (Story Spoilers)

In patch 12.0.7, players will follow Zul'jan in his quest for knowledge about the mysterious island off the cost of Zul'Aman. Here, we showcase the story of this prologue chapter for patch 12.1!

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Estimated Class Tuning for May 26th - Hero Talent Tuning

With the weekly reset, Blizzard is tuning underperforming Hero Talents and classes! Our class writers have given estimates of the changes.

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New Bug Makes Arcane Mage Specialization Drain Mana Passively After Weekly Reset

A new bug for Arcane Mages has popped up after the weekly reset, draining mana passively instead of gaining mana.

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(Fixed) New Bug Makes Arcane Mage Specialization Drain Mana Passively After Weekly Reset

A new bug for Arcane Mages has popped up after the weekly reset, draining mana passively instead of gaining mana. Edit: This has now been fixed.

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Siege of Orgrimmar Raid Test Will Remain on the Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR

In an effort to fix more bugs, Blizzard has decided to keep the Siege of Orgrimmar available on the Mists of Pandaria Classic PTR indefinitely.

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The Best Ways to Farm for Mythic Upgrade Crests

With the crest cap now removed, players can farm to fully upgrade all of their gear, so long as they know the best ways to farm Myth Dawncrests!

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Diablo 4 Celebrates Third Anniversary with Events Starting June 2nd

Blizzard has announced a slew of events for Diablo 4's third anniversary, starting June 2nd. Included are increased Experience, more Goblins, and free cosmetics!

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New Helpful Alerts in NSRT Update - Re-enable Encounter Alerts

A new update for NSRT has added more customization and features for raiders, but if you use the Encounter Alerts, you'll have to turn them on again with the update.

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Blizzard Previews The Omnium Folio - More Power for Your Characters in Patch 12.0.7

Blizzard has released a preview of the Omnium Folio, a new system coming in Patch 12.0.7 that will provide you with more power!

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Midnight Patch 12.0.7 PTR Now a Release Candidate Build

The Midnight Patch 12.0.7 PTR has now been flagged as a release candidate, indicating that it should be going live within a couple weeks!

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Spawn of Vyranoth Mount Requires One Less Week of Timewalking During Turbulent Timeways

On the latest Patch 12.0.7 PTR build, the Master of the Turbulent Timeways achievement which awards the Spawn of Vyranoth Mount has been made easier to get!

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New Midsummer and Rotmire Raid Boss Music on Patch 12.0.7 PTR

New music has been added to the Patch 12.0.7 PTR for Midsummer and the Rotmire Raid Boss!

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Buy Lost Armament Transmogs for Dark Particles in Patch 12.0.7

Save your Dark Particles to purchase Bulging Field Pouches in Patch 12.0.7, giving players a more reliable way of obtaining cosmetic Lost Armaments!

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Get Champion Gear for Alts Using Field Accolades in Patch 12.0.7

Warbound Champion-track gear caches for each slot have been added to the Patch 12.0.7 PTR, giving players another way of spending excess Field Accolades and gear up their alts!

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Take a Midsummer Stroll in the June Trading Post

Blizzard has announced the June Trading Post which includes the Flame-Painted Sun Roc mount!

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New Interrupt Macro Prevents Overwriting of Target Markers in Patch 12.0.7

A new feature on the Patch 12.0.7 PTR for Macros prevents players from overwriting Target Markers on enemies!

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Diablo 4's Bleak Future - Season 14 Announcement & Patch Notes

Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred Expansion has been praised for its groundbreaking changes to the game, but that momentum is gone after the Season 14 preview.

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Save Gold on Repairs with Weapon Durability Changes in Patch 12.0.7

It looks like players will be able to shave some gold off their repair bills in Patch 12.0.7, as weapons and shields no longer take durability damage from combat!

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Dodge Lightning Strikes for Fun and Nostalgia in Val

While exploring the icy world of Val in Patch 12.0.7, players may find themselves caught in a storm, dodging lightning strikes in a way that feels very familiar to older RPG fans!

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WoW Weekly Recap - Omnium Folio in Midnight, June Trading Post, WoW Ambassadors

Blizzard has released the WoW Weekly Recap which includes the upcoming power system that will last throughout all of Midnight, the June Trading Post and new WoW Ambassadors!

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Earn Unalloyed Abundance Faster by Using Multiple Shards of Dundun Simultaneously in Patch 12.0.7

Players can earn Unalloyed Abundance faster by offering multiple Shards of Dundun simultaneously in Patch 12.0.7!

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The Story of Lorewalking: Loa in Patch 12.0.7

In patch 12.0.7, we take a trip with Apprentice Lorewalker Li Li to recount the history of the Loa and their connection to the Troll tribes of Azeroth!

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Spend Field Accolades on Ethereal Weapons and Winter Cosmetics in Patch 12.0.7

Two more bulging bags have been added to the Patch 12.0.7 PTR, allowing players to spend extra Field Accolades to obtain ethereal-themed weapons and cold winter weather gear!

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Classic WoW Fishing 1-300 Profession Guide by Quissy

Today's Classic WoW guide spotlight goes to our Classic WoW Fishing Profession Guide, written by Quissy. Fishing is one of Classic's secondary professions that everyone can learn, even if they already have two Primary professions.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 17 - Fungarian Furor, Explorer's League

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Pilfered Armor Crate, which grants a Benthic gear token. In Mechagon, Mylune allows you to summon the Fungarian Furor rare. In addition, the Explorer's League is back for another choose-your-own adventure!

Shirts from Micro-Holiday Available From Skin-Me-Own-Coat Dibblefur

Did you miss the new distinctive shirts sold during the Free T-Shirt Day micro-holiday? Well, you're in luck, as you can still buy them--at a hefty price.

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Primary Stat Gem Leviathan's Eye Stealth Nerfed on the 8.2.5 PTR

Blizzard has apparently stealth nerfed the primary stat gem Leviathan's Eye on the 8.2.5 PTR. This Unique-Equipped gem has been nerfed by about 17% for each primary stat.

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WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-Up: Special Guest Takeover with Samadan

The 92nd edition of the WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-Up, with a special guest takeover from Samadan!

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World of Warcraft Classic FAQ: What You Need to Know

Blizzard released a news post that answers player's burning questions about Classic WoW, which is scheduled to release in less than 10 days! These questions gather information such as Classic realm access, system requirements, WoW tokens, and other useful information.

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Classic Guide Spotlight: Lower Blackrock Spire Strategy Guide

In today's guide spotlight we will highlight our new Lower Blackrock Spire Guide, written by Quissy. The guide covers everything you need to know about Lower Blackrock Spire (or LBRS), including how to reach the instance, bosses, loot, quests in the dungeon, and how to complete any attunements that happen within the dungeon.

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Today in Nazjatar for August 18 - OOX-Avenger/MG, Ominous Looking Tome

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Ominous Looking Tome, which grants 150 experience to all your Nazjatar bodyguards. In Mechagon, Oglethorpe Obnoticus returns and OOX-Avenger/MG is available to be killed again, and Steelsage Gao is back with more Black Market business!

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The Return of Warcraft Radio

After nearly 10 years of the Warcraft Radio antennas running dark, Warcraft Radio is lighting up the microphones to go live once again over at https://twitch.tv/WarcraftRadio. The first livestream to ever air in the world of Azeroth is back with a mix of returning as well as brand new shows.

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Classic Guide Highlight: Protection Paladin Tanking Guide by Askalon

In today's guide spotlight we will cover the Protection Paladin Tanking Guide by Askalon/Whataburger. Protection Paladins aren't often used in Classic WoW as tanks, due to the lack of a taunt ability, which was only added to the Paladin class in The Burning Crusade expansion. However, there are many raid encounters and scenarios that Protection Paladins can serve as tanks.

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Classic Guide Spotlight: Scholomance Strategy Guide

In today's guide spotlight we will highlight our new Scholomance Guide, written by Quissy. The guide covers everything you need to know about Lower Blackrock Spire (or LBRS), including how to reach the instance, bosses, loot, quests in the dungeon and more.

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Classic Guide Spotlight: Undead Stratholme Strategy Guide

In today's guide spotlight we will highlight our new Undead Stratholme Guide, written by Sh3rro. The guide covers everything you need to know about the Undead side of Stratholme including how to unlock the entrance to the instance, bosses, loot, quests in the dungeon and more.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 19 - Azeroth Mini: Sapphronetta, Chromie Returns

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Unusually Wise Hermit Crab, which grants 75 experience to a single Nazjatar bodyguard. In Mechagon, Chromie is back for more time-traveling shenanigans, and Jepetto Joybuzz has more ideas for toys.

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Confirmation Worgen and Goblin Heritage Armor Still Coming in a Future Patch

Following the news that Worgen and Goblin Heritage Armor was not coming in Patch 8.2.5, players were curious if the Heritage Armor was still planned. Today Blizzard has confirmed that the Heritage Armor questlines are being worked on--for a later patch.

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More Classic WoW PvP Realms Opening - Blaumeux and Skeram

More Classic WoW PvP realms are coming - Blaumeux and Skeram.

More Classic WoW PvP Realms Opening - Blaumeux, Skeram, Firemaw

More Classic WoW PvP realms are coming - Blaumeux and Skeram for NA. Edit: Blizzard has announced they are also adding Firemaw, an EU English PvP realm.

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Artifact Knowledge Will Increase Until October 1st

Blizzard has clarified that Artifact Knowledge will continue to increase until the week of October 1st.

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Classic Wowhead Database Updates - Random Enchantments on Items, More Filters!

With Classic WoW a week out from launch, we're happy to announce more updates to our Classic Item Database: random enchantments and more item filters.

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Upcoming Queen Azshara Hotfixes This Week

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for Queen Azshara, which includes changes to the encounter for all difficulties, but also includes targeted nerfs to Mythic Queen Azshara.

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Patch 8.2.5 Battle for Azeroth Content Hub Now Live

Our cumulative guide to all the changes and content coming in patch 8.2.5 is now live.

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Classic Guide Spotlight: Living Stratholme Strategy Guide

In today's guide spotlight we will highlight our new Living Stratholme Guide, written by Sh3rro. The guide covers everything you need to know about the Living side of Stratholme including how to reach the instance, bosses, loot, quests in the dungeon and more.

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Why Are Disc Priests and Holy Paladins the Most Popular Healers in Mythic Eternal Palace?

With the World First Race coming to a close and as more guilds begin progressing on the end bosses of Eternal Palace, a healer meta has taken root causing discord and dismay in many healing rosters. In this article, we'll take a look at what exactly the current healer meta entails, what factors in Eternal Palace contribute to the formation of this current healer meta, a brief look at the class specific issues that affect the meta, and what potential changes could be made to return the meta to a more balanced one.

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The Weekly Reset by Taliesin and Evitel - Classic Realm Updates, No Worgen/Goblin Heritage Armor in 8.2.5

In the latest edition of "The Weekly Reset," Taliesin and Evitel discuss this past week's news topics, including all the Classic realm updates and the lack of Worgen and Goblin Heritage armor in 8.2.5.

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Best Ways to Farm Leather and Scales in Classic WoW

For today's Classic WoW farming spotlight, we're looking at the best ways to farm leather and scales, needed for the crafted Devlisaur set, fire resistance gear, AQ turn-ins, and much more. These Classic WoW guides will detail the best farming spots with written descriptions and map visuals, as well as highlight mob level ranges, locations, and skinning drops.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 20 - Cogfrenzy Day, Crimson Tidestallion

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Crimson Tidestallion once more. In Mechagon, its Cogfrenzy Day, so all construction projects are available for building!

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WoW Classic Glossary and Common Abbreviations for New Players

This guide explains the most common and useful English terms used by players in Classic WoW. New players are especially encouraged to use this guide while trading and finding groups for dungeon or raid content.

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Classic WoW AMA - Liveblog of the Classic WoW Dev Team on /r/ClassicWoW

The subreddit /r/ClassicWoW is hosting an AMA with the Classic WoW Dev team and we'll be liveblogging the event. We'll be highlighting the answers from the devs in this post in preparing for Classic WoW's launch next week!

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August 20th Hotfixes

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for August 20th including changes to Queen Azshara, a bugfix on Mythic difficulty related to Deferred Sentence, and a bugfix where players' pets cannot attack Viq'Goth tentacles in Siege of Boralus.

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Blizzard Clears Up Layering Tech Misconceptions in Classic WoW

During the Classic WoW AMA, Blizzard cleared up some misconceptions surrounding layering in Classic WoW. In their reply, they reiterate they are committed to reducing layers to one per realm before Phase 2, explain the difficulties of using sharding instead of layering, and discuss the bugs surrounding players randomly transferring to layers for no reason in beta.

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Classic WoW Phase Loot Clarifications and Confusion - Thunderfury Available at Launch

Blizzard has been clarifying how some phase loot works in Classic WoW. While some parts remain unclear, as to preserve an element of exploration, other parts have received more clarifications. However, this has led to more unanswered questions and confusion.

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Player Caps for Classic WoW Dungeons

During the Classic WoW AMA, Blizzard clarified player caps for all classic dungeons. All lower level dungeons thru Maraudon should have a player cap of 10, with Blackrock Depths, Scholomance, Stratholme, and Dire Maul being capped at 5 players. Blackrock Spire should have a cap of 10.

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Classic WoW Raid Reset Days and Schedule

Blizzard clarified the raid reset schedule during Classic WoW--it will work just like vanilla, with some instances resetting on different days.

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Patch 8.2.5 PTR Build 31599

The 8.2.5 PTR has updated with another small build, 31599.

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15th Anniversary Alterac Valley Play with the Blues Event

On August 21st, Blizzard is having a Play with the Blues event on the 8.2.5 PTR to test out 15th Anniversary Alterac Valley.

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Mankrik Is Full - Classic WoW Population Update for NA Realms August 20

It's now been a full day since Blizzard opened up two more NA Classic realms, and the Mankrik realm has now moved from High to Full.

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Biggest Changes to Professions in Classic WoW if You've Played BFA

Welcome to our overview of the biggest profession changes in Classic WoW if you've played Battle for Azeroth! While professions have been around since vanilla, much has changed over 15 years.

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Classic Wowhead Modelviewer Improvements

We are committed to improving all parts of Classic Wowhead before launch, and today we have some model viewer and Dressing Room improvements to share!

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 21 - Relaxing Day

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Unspeakable Pearl Idol, which grants 7 Manapearls for a taco. In Mechagon, not a lot is going on, besides the usual Venture Co. invasion and having to rescue gnomes falling from the sky.

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Best Classes for PvP - WoW Classic Best Class Tier List

Welcome to the Classic WoW Tier List for all classes, covering the best tanks, healers, and DPS for PvP group battlegrounds and world PvP. Learn why Mages are so good for Battlegrounds and Warlocks for open world PvP!

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Original WoW Game Designers Discuss Vanilla and Classic WoW

Original WoW game designers Alex Afrasiabi, Tom Chilton, Jeff Kaplan, Pat Nagle, and Aaron Keller discuss Vanilla and Classic WoW.

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Method announce the Classic Race to World First, Presented by WSOE

Method and the World Showdown of Esports have partnered to produce the Classic Race to World First, which will be a live broadcast event, hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada's PokerGO Studio.

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Overcrowded Realm Update for August 21st

Blizzard once again urges players to move off full realms, especially Herod, Faerlina, and Whitemane.

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Best Ways to Farm Cloth in Classic WoW Guides

For today's Classic WoW farming spotlight, we're looking at the best ways to farm all types of cloth, from Linen to Runecloth. These Classic WoW guides will detail the best farming spots with written descriptions and map visuals, as well as highlight the best mobs to farm and their level ranges.

Blizzard Explains Leviathan's Eye Nerf on 8.2.5 PTR

Blizzard commented on the change made to primary stats on the PTR. In the latest PTR build, Leviathan's Eye gems were nerfed from 120 main stat to 100. However, Blizzard went to the forums to reply that the change is just part of a set of changes for some gems and, ultimately, the gems should have the same power as they have currently.

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Biggest Changes to Leveling in Classic WoW if You've Played BFA

Welcome to our overview of the biggest leveling changes in Classic WoW as compared to Battle for Azeroth! While leveling and exploration has been around since vanilla, much has changed over 15 years.

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Mythic Eternal Palace Review by Sanghelios from Limit

Mythic Eternal Palace is a very enjoyable raid with some very unique bosses. In this article, Sanghelios from Limit gives a review of the raid and goes over his overall thoughts on Mythic Eternal Palace, how tight he felt the composition requirements are raids and a boss by boss review, which includes some interesting things that they discovered while progressing on each boss.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 22 - OOX-Avenger/MG, Drill Rigs

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Shadow-Cloaked Shell, which grants 150 Reputation with the Waveblade Ankoan/Unshackled. In Mechagon, mechanical chickens are invading once more with Oglethorpe Obnoticus, and drill rigs are up with rares!

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Classic Gear Planner Updates - Random Enchantments, Gear Set Database for Saved Sets

We're back with another round of Classic Gear Planner updates before the launch of Classic WoW! Last week we updated the planner with Talents, Enchants. and Item Filters and now we're back with random enchantments and a new gear set database for saved sets.

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ClassiCast ft. Lead Classic Devs Brian Birmingham & Omar Gonzalez

ClassiCast is interviewing Lead Classic Devs Brian Birmingham & Omar Gonzalez right now. Come watch the devs chat about everything Classic, from how it all started, to how they are preparing for Launch.

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Gehennas Now Full - WoW Classic Realm Population Updates for August 22nd

Gehennas is now marked as Full for WoW Classic EU Realm selection. In addition, Blizzard is urging players to now avoid Golemagg, in addition to Shazzrah.

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Best Classes for PvE Dungeons and Raiding - WoW Classic Best Class Tier List

Welcome to the Classic WoW Tier List for all classes, covering the best tanks, healers, and DPS for PvE Dungeons and Raiding. Learn why Warriors are so good for tanking and DPS in Classic WoW!

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More New Classic WoW Realms Coming August 26th

Four more Classic WoW realms are coming to NA servers on August 26th! In addition, at 10am Pacific, you can make up to 10 characters per realm, up from three.

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Best Farming Locations for Herbs in Classic WoW Guides

For today's Classic WoW farming spotlight, we're looking at the best locations for farming herbs, including Black Lotus and Mountain Silversage. These Classic WoW guides will detail the best farming routes with written descriptions and map visuals, as well as highlight the terrain for each herb and useful Alchemy recipes.

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MDI Rules that Would Improve Class Diversity!

It may come as no surprise that the meta in the Mythic Dungeon International can be fairly stale from time to time. There are some rules that could be added or altered to change class balance, and in this article we explore some of those rule-set changes that would affect class diversity.

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Biggest Changes to Dungeons in Classic WoW if You've Played BFA

Welcome to our overview of the biggest dungeon changes in Classic WoW as compared to Battle for Azeroth!

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 23 - Fungarian Furor, Sparkqueen P'Emp

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Grimy Manapearl Bracelet, which grants 3 Manapearls in exchange for a Taco. In Mechagon, Mylune is back and the Fungarian Furor can be summoned once more. Sparkqueen P'Emp is also able to be killed.

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Classic WoW PvP Class Guides

We're happy to share our new Classic PvP Class Guides section on Wowhead, going over the best races, professions, abilities, talent builds, stats, gear, and dueling tips.

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WoW Classic with Creators Episode 2: Aaron Keller

Blizzard has released another episode of their WoW Classic with Creator's series. This one features Aaron Keller, one of the original 3D artists from vanilla WoW who specialized in building cities.

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Kickoff to WoW Classic with HyperX

HyperX Gaming have announced the Kickoff to WoW Classic, a live broadcast event which will last for over 4 hours leading up to the Global Launch of WoW Classic.

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Best Classes for Leveling - WoW Classic Best Class Tier List

Welcome to the our Classic WoW Tier List for leveling from 1-60. Learn why Mages and Hunters are so good for leveling in Classic WoW and start planning your leveling gear with our guides!

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ClassicLFG Addon Will Not Work in Classic WoW

We’ve been closely following the community discussion around this add-on for WoW Classic, as well as analyzing it to make sure we understand how it works. After careful examination, we believe the nature of ClassicLFG is incompatible with our social design for Classic. Thus, in an upcoming patch (in the weeks following launch), we will be adding restrictions to the Classic add-on API that will significantly limit this add-on and others like it.

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ClassicLFG and “The Spirit of Classic World of Warcraft”

The ClassicLFG Addon is a new Addon, being developed for Classic WoW, with the hopes of creating a Looking for Group system within the game, enabling players to use the Addon to find groups for Dungeons and Raids. At the time this article was published, the ClassicLFG Addon has been downloaded by over 13,000 players.

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Biggest Changes to Healers in Classic WoW if You've Played BFA

Welcome to our overview of the biggest changes to healer classes in Classic WoW as compared to Battle for Azeroth!

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 24 - Data Anomaly, Chromie, Ominous Looking Tome

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Ominous Looking Tome, which grants 150 experience to all your Nazjatar bodyguards. In Mechagon, Data Anomalies are able to be farmed once more, and Chromie is back for another time-traveling adventure.

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Pyrewood Village and Sulfuron (EU) Now Full - WoW Classic Realm Population Updates for August 24th

It's the final weekend before Classic WoW, so players have been returning to reserve their character names, leading to even more realms hitting full status. Pyrewood Village (Normal English EU) and Sulfuron (French PvP) have moved to full.

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Best Overall Classes - WoW Classic Best Class Tier List

Welcome to the Classic WoW Tier List for all classes, covering the best tanks, healers, and DPS across a variety of PvE, PvP, and leveling content. We've previously highlighted the best classes for specific types of Classic WoW content, but if you want to know which classes are versatile, exceling at multiple types of content, this article is for you.

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Atiesh, Pyrewood Village, Sulfuron (EU) Now Full - WoW Classic Realm Population Updates for August 24th

It's the final weekend before Classic WoW, so players have been returning to reserve their character names, leading to even more realms hitting full status. Pyrewood Village (Normal English EU) and Sulfuron (French PvP) have moved to full. Edit: Fairbanks and Stalagg are also now full.

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Biggest Changes to Tanks in Classic WoW if You've Played BFA

Welcome to our overview of the biggest changes to tank classes in Classic WoW as compared to Battle for Azeroth!

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Firemaw and Flamegor Now Full - WoW Classic Realm Population Updates for August 25th

Since our look at WoW Classic realms yesterday, even more have filled up. Firemaw and Flamegor are now marked as Full.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 25 - Explorer's League, Azeroth Mini: Sapphronetta

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Pilfered Armor Crate, which grants a Benthic gear token. In Mechagon, Jepetto Joybuzz has more ideas for toys. In addition, the Explorer's League is back for another choose-your-own adventure!

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Biggest Changes to DPS in Classic WoW if You've Played BFA

Welcome to our overview of the biggest changes to DPS classes in Classic WoW as compared to Battle for Azeroth!

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Wowhead Weekly #206 - Classic Prep with QuissyTV!

For Wowhead Weekly #206, Annie and Perc talk about getting ready for Classic WoW, with special guest QuissyTV!

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Lore of Calia Menethil and Speculation on her Future Story

It's time for our monthly lore collaboration with Nobbel87! Today's video is all about the story of Calia Menethil, the sister of Arthas, who received a new model in Patch 8.2.5 datamining. We'll provide a transcript of Nobbel's video in this article, as well as our own links to guides, quests, and opinion pieces so you can learn even more about these characters in-game!

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Method's Review of the Eternal Palace Raid Tier

Before we get ready for Classic WoW tomorrow, Method is taking one final look back at the Eternal Palace raid, reviewing all the fights in the instance

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Classic WoW Leveling Dungeon Guides

We're happy to share our series of Classic WoW dungeon leveling guides here on Wowhead, going over tips for each boss, notable loot, important quests, useful classes, and how to reach the dungeon entrance.

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Best Addons for WoW Classic

Addons are an important part of WoW's gameplay, demonstrating the dedication and passion of the community to the game. We prepared a list of addons that you can install ahead of time in your Classic client, so you are ready to go the moment the servers are live.

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World of Warcraft Classic Survival Guide

Comprehensive guide to World of Wacraft Classic Phase 1 Release -- Getting Started, Leveling, Professions, Dungeons, Future of Classic and much more!

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 26 - Steelsage Gao, Mechagon Fight Club

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Unspeakable Pearl Idol, which grants 7 Manapealrs in exchange for a Taco. In Mechagon, the Fight Club is open for business once more! Steelsage Gao is also back for those who have not earned the Black Market junkyard tinkering recipe.

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New Classic WoW Realms Now Available and Classic Character Creation Limits Unlocked

Blizzard has opened four new NA Realms and five new EU Realms just now, allowing players to create characters before the launch of Classic WoW! As a part of this preparation, Blizzard has also unlocked all Character creation limits attached to accounts, allowing for a up to 50 characters to be created per account, and 10 characters per Realm.

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WoW Classic Not A Bug List - Cannot Log Into Battle for Azeroth and Classic At Same TIme

Blizzard has been posting amusing lists of reports that turned out not to be bugs throughout beta, and it looks like we're getting one more before WoW Classic launch.

HyperX Kickoff to WoW Classic now Live!

HyperX Gaming is now live with the Kickoff to WoW Classic! The live broadcast event will last for over 4 hours leading up to the Global Launch of WoW Classic! During the event, HyperX will have interviews with streamer personalities, Game developers, and Method Guild Members. Watch the stream live at Twitch.tv/HyperX.

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WoW Classic List of Known Issues for August 26th

Blizzard has posted a list of known issues players may encounter when logging into WoW Classic later today.

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WoW Classic Class Guides and Best in Slot Gear

WoW Classic launches today, and we're happy to share our Classic WoW Class guides! In addition to our popular Talent Calculator, Wowhead has published detailed guides to all WoW classes including recommended talent builds, optimal rotations and abilities, best in slot gear, macros, and addons.

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New French Realm Opening - Amnennar

In 15 minutes, at 22:30 CEST, Blizzard will open a new French realm.

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Method and WSOE Classic Race to World First now Live!

Method and WSOE are both now live with the Classic Race to World First! The live broadcast will continuously air for all hours of the day until September 2, 2019! The broadcast will be following various Streamers and personalities within the Classic community as they level their characters to 60 and attempt to lead their guilds into both Onyxia's Lair and Molten Core, hoping to be the first to kill the Bosses in each Raid, Onyxia and Ragnaros.

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WoW Classic Leveling Guides and Recommended Quest Zones

Leveling in Classic WoW is very different from Battle for Azeroth, with no dynamically-scaling zones in Kalimdor or Eastern Kingdoms. To help you decided where to level, we put together Classic WoW leveling route guides with zone recommendations!

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Pre-Launch Classic WoW Server Queue Times (US/OC)

Classic WoW launches today and players are able to queue for their server of their choice now. Many servers are Full and have extended queue times. Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in? This post is updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each server.

World of Warcraft Classic Survival Guide & Giveaway

Comprehensive guide to World of Wacraft Classic Phase 1 Release -- Getting Started, Leveling, Professions, Dungeons, Future of Classic and much more!

Edit: Realms are now up! Enjoy WoW Classic.

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Launch Classic WoW Server Queue Times (US/OC)

Classic WoW has now launched. Many servers are full and have extended queue times. Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in? This post is updated and will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each server. Edit: Updated 3:15 PST -- Many servers increased in queue times.

WoW Classic Is Now Live - A Toast to 15 Years Video

WoW Classic is now live, and to celebrate, Blizzard has released a video celebrating 15 years of World of Warcraft. If you look carefully, you'll find many familiar faces from WoW's history during the song!

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Two New WoW Classic PvP Realms Available on NA

Blizzard has added two new WoW Classic Realms on NA servers -- Kromcrush (Eastern) and Kurinnaxx (Pacific).

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New WoW Classic PvP Realms Available on NA and EU

Blizzard has added two new WoW Classic Realms on NA servers -- Kromcrush (Eastern) and Kurinnaxx (Pacific). Edit: They've also added two more Classic PvP Realms in EU servers as well - Stonespine and Noggenfogger.

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Launch Classic WoW Server Queue Times (EU)

Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in on EU servers? This will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each server.

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Popular Quests on the Launch of WoW Classic

WoW Classic has launched and some quests have become very popular. This article recaps the most popular quests on Wowhead a few hours after the servers went live.

More Classic WoW NA Realms - Ashkandi, Kirtonos, Rattlegore

Even more Classic WoW realms are opening, including Ashkandi (Normal Eastern), Kirtonos (PvP Eastern), and Rattlegore (PvP Pacific).

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Launch Classic WoW Server Queue Times (US/OC)

Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in on NA servers? This will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each server. Edit: Updated 5:35 PST - Average Queue (US): 11,211 players / 244 minutes

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Finally a New Oceanic WoW Classic Realm - Yojamba (PvP)

Every other region has been receiving new realms, and finally Oceania has one - Yojamba PvP. This will open at 11:00 A.M. AEST.

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New PvP Realms and RP-PvP Realm Now Open on NA Servers

Blizzard has opened two new PvP realms and one new RP-PVP Realm on NA servers. Smolderweb (PvP-Pacific), Sulfuras (PvP-Eastern) and Deviate Delight (RP-PvP-Eastern) are the new serve

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Minimal WoW Classic Downtime Scheduled for August 27th Maintenance

Blizzard will be briefly taking the realms down, as part of scheduled maintenance, the morning of August 27th for the NA region.

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Launch Classic WoW Server Queue Times (US/OC)

Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in on NA servers? This will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each server. Edit: Updated 10:08 PST - Average Queue (US): 4,048 players / 89 minutes - Many servers now have 0 queue but Faerlina, Fairbanks, Herod, Skeram, Stalagg, Whitemane still have over 2 hour estimated queues.

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Mass DCs on Mograine, Firemaw, and Golemagg - Blizzard Monitoring EU Classic Realms

Blizzard has posted they are aware of the disconnects especially on Mograine, Firemaw, and Golemagg and are monitoring the status of EU realms.

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (EU)

This post will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each EU server. Last updated 8/27 @ 4:58 PM CEST.

Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 27 - Cogfrenzy Day, Taking The Air Out

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Grimy Manapearl Bracelet, which grants 3 Manapearls in exchange for a Taco. In Mechagon, its Cogfrenzy Day, with all constructions available for building! In addition, Taking the Air Out is available once more.

Classic WoW Server Queue Times (NA/OC)

Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in on NA servers? This will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each NA and OC server.

More EU Realms - Ashbringer, Dragon's Call, Rhok’delar

Three more EU realms are added - Ashbringer (PvP English), Dragon’s Call (PvP German), Rhok’delar (PvP Russian).

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Blizzard Explains Why Medium Population Classic Servers Have Login Queues

Game Director Ion Hazzikostas explained why the medium population realms still have queues; the algorithm pulls rankings dynamically, relative to other realms--but when Full realms have extreme queues, that means realms with better queues will be marked as Medium. They're looking into tweaking the algorithm so "Full" displays whenever a realm has a queue.

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Forbes interview with Ion Hazzikostas

Ion Hazzikostas, Game Director on World of Warcraft, was interviewed by Forbes on the topic of realm queues, layering, and the Classic WoW launch. During the interview, Ion shared a few specific numbers, which haven't been shared publicly up until this interview.

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More WoW Classic EU Realms - Finkle, Lakeshire, Transcendence

Three more EU realms are added - Finkle (PvP French), Lakeshire (PvE German), Transcendence (PvP German).

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (EU)

This post will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each EU server. Last updated 8/27 @ 7:59 PM CEST. Average Queue: 8,971 Players, 128 estimated minutes.

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Activision Blizzard Stock rises after Classic WoW Launch

Activision Blizzard Stock sees a sharp 6% Rise after yesterday's close, on August 26, 2019. Stock peaked at $52.22 and was selling at $50.35, an increase over the previous day's close at $48.69. Twitch viewership for World of Warcraft peaked over 1.1 Million on Monday.

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (US/OC)

Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in on NA servers? This will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each NA and OC server. Last Update 8/27 @10:55 AM PST. Average Queue: 2,490 Players / 86 estimated minutes.

WoW Classic EU Realm Restarts - 3 am CEST August 28th

Blizzard will be restarting Classic WOW EU realms at 3am CEST, August 28th.

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Classic Race to World First, Day 1 Recap

Exactly 24 hours have passed since Classic WoW has launched! After one day of exciting coverage of the Classic Race to World First, presented by Method and WSOE, the leaderboards have been updated. Who is ahead of the pack? What strategies have they implemented? And who will be first to level 60?

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New WoW Classic Realm Population Label System

Blizzard has changed how realm population labels work to better indicate if a realm has a queue.

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More NA and EU Classic Realms - Thunderfury, Benediction, Windseeker

Six new Classic realms have been added, including Thunderfury and Windseeker.

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New WoW Classic Realm Population Label System Hotfix

Blizzard has changed how realm population labels work to better indicate if a realm has a queue. Edit: this is now part of the official hotfix blog.

15th Anniversary Alterac Valley Specifics and Bug Feedback

Blizzard has answered some questions on the special Classic version of Alterac Valley coming during the 15th Anniversary celebration on retail WoW, as well as highlighting some bug issues from feedback.

Retail Hotfixes for August 27: Eternal Palace Items, Siltwing Albatross

August 27 Hotfixes for Retail WoW include fixes to items that drop in Eternal Palace and a size increase to the Siltwing Albatross mount.

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Stat Weights For Item Filters Now on Classic Wowhead Database

We're happy to announce stat weight filtering and sorting has now been added to Wowhead's Classic database! With stat weights, you can sort filtered lists to place the most beneficial items for your stat preferences at the top of search results.

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Classic WoW Crafting Recipes from Vendors

Need help planning out Classic recipes to purchase from vendors, either for leveling or collecting purposes? Check out our new series of vendor recipe guides.

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (EU)

This post will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each EU server. Last updated 8/28 @ 5:20 PM CEST. Average Queue: 5,731 Players, 170 estimated minutes.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Classes and Leveling Guides (Aug 28)

Everyone is busy leveling in Classic WoW, so we thought it would be fun to see what are the most popular WoW Classic class leveling guides on Wowhead, analyzing their importance. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from August 26 through 28th!

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Maximum WoW Classic Realm Capacity Increase

Blizzard is substantially increasing the number of players that can be simultaneously logged in and playing per WoW Classic realm, to reduce queue times.

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Blizzard Sues Chinese Game Company, Sina Games, Over Copyright Infringement

On August 16, 2019 Blizzard filed a lawsuit, alleging that Sina Corp’s Game Studio, Sina Games has “almost entirely copied from the Warcraft games and related products” for its title Glorious Saga, a Mobile game.

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WoW Classic EU Realm Restarts - 3am CEST August 29th

There will be EU realm restarts at 3am CEST.

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Classic Race to World First, Day 2 Recap

Exactly 48 hours have passed since Classic WoW has launched! After two days of exciting coverage of the Classic Race to World First, presented by Method and WSOE, the leaderboards have been updated. Who is ahead of the pack? What strategies have they implemented? And who will be first to level 60?

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (US/OC)

Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in on NA servers? This will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each US and OC server. Last Update 8/28 @ 5:34 PM PST. Average Queue: 3,144 players / 73 estimated minutes.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Items for August 28th - Early Bags, Enchanting Wands

As many players venture into Classic Azeroth for the first time, we're highlighting the most popular items in our database from Classic WoW launch! Bags, wands, and axes all make an appearance in our item report for August 28th.

Flash Sale - 30% Off Warcraft Merchandise for August 28th

Blizzard is holding a special flash sale on August 28th, with 30% off most Warcraft merchandise from the Blizzard Gear Shop.

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Xiaomi Plans To Sell World Of Warcraft Branded Phones, Could A WoW Mobile Game Be In The Works?

In a Weibo post for Redmi Phones, Xiaomi revealed that they are going to sell two World of Warcraft branded Mobile Phones. Because of the strange pairing of World of Warcraft and a mobile phone, could this be a mobile phone geared toward a Gaming audience? As reported earlier today, Blizzard is suing Sina Games, who developed Glorious Saga, a mobile game ripoff of World of Warcraft. Could Blizzard be developing a Mobile Game within the WoW universe?

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Mastering Many Buttons with your Razer Naga Trinity

With WoW: Classic recently launched, many of us are busy deciding on what class to play, brainstorming builds, and planning out leveling routes, but it's also important to think about how you're going to setup your UI, action bars, and keybinds to handle all of the extra spells and abilities present in the original game. To that end, we've partnered with Razer to show you how using a MMO gaming mouse to gain some extra buttons might help you out.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Classes and Leveling Guides (Aug 29)

Yesterday we reported on the most popular WoW Classic class and leveling guides here on Wowhead, and today we're circling back to see what's gained and lost popularity as players continue to level. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from August 28th through 29th!

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Updated Worgen Animations in Patch 8.2.5

Worgen characters, along with their updated appearances, are getting some new animations in Patch 8.2.5 including casting and running.

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (EU)

This post will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each EU server. Last updated 8/29 @ 19:00 CEST.. Average Queue: 4,032 Players, 122 estimated minutes.

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Classic Gear Planner Updates - Advanced Stats Display

Based on feedback, our Classic Gear Planner now shows advanced stat information on mouseover, as well as even more stats.

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World of Warcraft Classic Sets New Launch-Day Record for Peak Concurrent Viewers on Twitch

Over 1.1 Million viewers watched on Twitch as Classic World of Warcraft launched. Celebrating this milestone, Blizzard sent out the following Press release.

More PvP WoW Classic Realms Opening - Anathema and Netherwind

In spite of Blizzard addressing realm sizes yesterday, there's still a need for more realms! Anathema and Netherwind, both NA PvP realms, will open at 6pm Pacific on August 30th.

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (US/OC)

Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in on NA servers? This will continue to be updated with the current number of players in queue and the estimated time that Blizzard shows on each US and OC server. Last Update 8/29 @ 4:05 PM PST. Average Queue: 2,222 players / 60 estimated minutes.

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Classic Race to World First, Day 3 Recap

Three entire days have passed since Classic WoW has launched! There has been a lot of exciting coverage of the Classic Race to World First, presented by Method and WSOE, and the leaderboards have been updated. Who is ahead of the pack? What strategies have they implemented? And who will be first to level 60?

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Popular WoW Classic Quests on August 29 - The Glowing Shard, Defias Brotherhood

WoW Classic has been out for a couple days now, so we're taking another look at what quests have been popular on August 29th!

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (EU)

This post will be updated every couple hours during peak EU hours with the queue length and estimated time shown on each EU server. It's the start of the weekend, so queue times may be longer than usual. Last updated 8/30 @ 15:30 CEST. Average Queue: 2,202 Players, 63 estimated minutes.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 30th - Explorer's League, Chromie

We're back with Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon! Today in Mechagon, Chromie returns to take you to the Alternate Future of Mechagon and you get to choose your own quest with the Explorer's League. In Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling a Manapearl Bracelet and the Shadow-Cloaked Shell.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Classes and Leveling Guides (Aug 30)

Check out what Classic leveling guides people have been using the most from August 29th through 30th!

Classic World First Level 60 Soon - Mage AoE Leveling Build Leading the Race

As we've been covering in our Classic World First Race Leveling Recaps, the race is almost over as we reach the end of the fourth day since Classic launch. The leader of the race, Jokerd, from Mograine EU, is currently level 59 working his way to 60. He should be reaching level 60 in a couple of hours. In this post, we will take a look at the strategy that he has been using, with upsides and downsides to it.

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Classic World First Level 60 Is Jokerd - Mage AoE Leveling Build

Jokerd, from Mograine EU, is the World First Level 60 in Classic WoW, using a Mage AoE Leveling build! Congrats to him!

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Classic "Not A Bug" List - Easy to Fail at Quest Credit for Escort Quest Objectives

Blizzard has continued to update their Classic "Not a Bug" list. On a humorous, and perhaps frustrating note, it's intended that you won't get quest credit on escort quests if you lag behind too much.

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WoW Classic with Creators Episode 3: Jeff Kaplan

Blizzard has released another episode of their WoW Classic with Creator's series. This one features Jeff Kaplan, one of the original Game Designers from vanilla WoW who helped design many dungeons.

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Classic Race to World First, Day 4 Recap

Four entire days have passed since Classic WoW has launched! There has been a lot of exciting coverage of the Classic Race to World First, presented by Method and WSOE, and the leaderboards have been updated. World first Level 60 has been crowned, but who will take down Onyxia and Rangaros first?

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Most Popular WoW Classic Items for August 30 - Bags, Two-Handed Weapons, Recipes

As many players venture into Classic Azeroth for the first time, we're highlighting the most popular items in our database from Classic WoW launch! Bags, some more wands, two-handed weapons and even recipes make an appearance for August 30.

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Wowhead's host, AWS, is having outages. This is affecting many sites and services, such as Waze: https://status.aws.amazon.com/ The Wowhead team cannot fix the issue, we are dependent on Amazon.

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We've implemented a workaround for people to view Wowhead in spite of the AWS outages. Wowhead should be loading again for you. Thanks for your patience!

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for August 31st - Data Anomaly Blueprints

Today in Mechagon, Data Anomalies have returned. If you need Vinyl: Battle of Gnomeregan, Blueprint: Blue Spraybot or Blueprint: Holographic Digitalization Relay for the Mechagon Meta achievement, today is the day to head to Mechagon!

Most Popular WoW Classic Classes and Leveling Guides (Aug 31)

Check out what Classic leveling guides people have been using the most from August 30th through 31st!

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WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-Up: Classic WoW Launch, Economic Impact plus TradeSkillMaster

The 93rd edition of the WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-Up, with a look at post-launch of World of Warcraft Classic, its impact on modern WoW and TSM4!

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (EU)

This post will be updated every couple hours during peak EU hours with the queue length and estimated time shown on each EU server. It's the start of the weekend, so queue times may be longer than usual.Last updated 9/1 @ 20:40 CEST. Average Queue: 2,223 Players, 57 estimated minutes.

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Notable Classic WoW Content From Level 20-30: Expert Professions, Dungeon Quests, Class Quests

It's the first weekend since WoW Classic launched, and a long one in the US), so we're highlighting some content you may be interested in the level 20-30 range, like notable dungeon rewards and Expert Profession trainers.

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World First Classic Ragnaros Kill by <APES>

A guild on Classic WoW, <APES> on Gehennas EU, has managed to get to 60 and clear all of Molten Core in less than a week! Congratulations to them!

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Classic Race to World First, Day 5 Recap

Five days have passed since Classic WoW has launched! There has been a lot of exciting coverage of the Classic Race to World First, presented by Method and WSOE, and the leaderboards have been updated. World first Level 60 has been crowned, but who will take down Onyxia and Ragnaros first?

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World First Classic Onyxia Kill by <APES>

As Classic WoW reaches the end of its first week, some more hardcore players already cleared all of the Phase 1 Raids! <APES> on Gehennas EU has managed to attune their guild to Onyxia's Lair and defeat her, congratulations to them!

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Best Addons for WoW Classic Updated and Expanded

We've updated our list of the best and essential addons for World of Warcraft Classic, including UI, Questing, Quality of Life, Dungeon & Raid, PvP, and combat information.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Classes and Leveling Guides (Sept 1)

Here's our daily report on what WoW Classic class and leveling guides are the most popular here on Wowhead, looking at trends since yesterday's report. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from August 31st through September 1st.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 1st - Steelsage Gao

Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Shadow Cloaked Shell and Grimy Manapearl Bracelet. In Mechagon, if you need Steelsage Gao's Blueprint for the Encrypted Black Market Radio, today is the day to head to Mechagon!

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (EU)

Sunday Night queues are popular! Queue times have been longer than the last few days at this time. Last updated 9/1 @ 18:00 CEST. Average Queue: 3,277 Players, 96 estimated minutes

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (US/OC)

Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in on NA servers? Last updated 9/1 @ 2:40 PM PDT. Average Queue: 1,629 players / 41 estimated minutes.

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Free Level 110 Boost and BFA Expansion for Level 60 Players in Classic

Earn the Battle for Azeroth expansion and a free level 110 boost by reaching level 60 in WoW Classic!

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Hunter "Caster Pets" Glitch Seems To Be Fixed in Classic WoW

Caster Pets were Hunter pets in Vanilla WoW that had inferior stats when compared to similar members of their pet families. It seems like this glitch has been fixed in Classic WoW!

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Hotfix to Classic WoW, Bug Affecting Experience Gains in Parties of 6 or more

In a recent tweet from WarcraftDevs, Blizzard clarified that there has been in a bug in Classic WoW, applying too much experience to parties of 6 or more players.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Class and Leveling Guides (Sept 2)

Here's our daily report on what WoW Classic class and leveling guides are the most popular here on Wowhead, looking at trends since yesterday's report. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from September 1st through 2nd, including Scarlet Monastery and Shadowfang Keep on the rise.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 2nd - Sparkqueen P'Emp, OOX-Avenger/MG

If you need to defeat either Sparkqueen P'Emp or OOX-Avenger/MG or need the Blueprint from OOX_Avenger/MG for the meta achievement, today is the day to head to Mechagon. Today in Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Unspeakable Pearl Idol in exchange for a Taco.

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Classic WoW Server Queue Times (US/OC)

Wonder how long you'll have to wait to get in on NA servers? Last updated 9/2 @ 3:24 PM PDT. Average Queue: 2,572 players / 65 estimated minutes.

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The Weekly Reset by Taliesin and Evitel - WoW Classic Launch Week Recap

In the latest edition of "The Weekly Reset," Taliesin and Evitel discuss this past week's news topics, including all the highlights from WoW Classic's launch week, like Jokerd as the World First 60 and <APES> getting the World First Classic Ragnaros kill, and Blizzard suing Sina Games.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 3rd - Drill Rigs, Explorer's League

Today in Mechagon, the Drill Rig Rares and the Explorer's League have returned. If you need any of those rares or another Explorer's League quest for the Mechagon meta, today is the day to head to the island!

Most Popular WoW Classic Class and Leveling Guides (Sept 3)

Here's our daily report on what WoW Classic class and leveling guides are the most popular here on Wowhead, looking at trends since yesterday's report. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from September 2nd through 3rd, including Alchemy and Blackfathom Deeps on the rise.

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This Week in WoW - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking

This week in WoW, Mists of Pandaria Timewalking is available! This week's Timewalking dungeons are Gate of the Setting Sun, Mogu'sshan Palace, Shado-Pan Monastery, Siege of Niuzao Temple, Stormstout Brewery and Temple of the Jade Serpent!

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Free Character Moves For Select WoW Classic Realms

Blizzard is opening up free character moves for select WoW Classic realms.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Quests for September 3 - Dungeon Quests, Warsong Supplies

WoW Classic has been out for a week now, so we're taking another look at what quests have been popular on September 3! Let us know if there was a tricky quest whose comments or screenshots were particularly helpful today in the comments.

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Classic Free Character Transfers for US Realms

As previously mentioned, Blizzard announced what will be the free character transfers available to US realms. Below you can check the transfer table. Players will have a window of one day to transfer before anyone can create characters in these realms, to ensure you can keep your names in the new realms.

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Classic Free Character Transfers for EU Realms

As previously mentioned, Blizzard announced what will be the free character transfers available to EU realms. Now we have the list of affected realms and the names of the new realms.

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Battle for Azeroth Expansion On Sale For $20 Off

Blizzard is now holding a sale on the Battle for Azeroth expansion for $20 USD / EUR20.00 off the normal price. If you want to pick up the expansion, want to get a second account or a cheaper level 110 boost, this would be a great time to pick up the expansion!

Most Popular WoW Classic Class and Leveling Guides (Sept 4)

Here's our daily report on what WoW Classic class and leveling guides are the most popular here on Wowhead, looking at trends since yesterday's report. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from September 3rd through 4th, including Scarlet Monastery and Razorfen Kraul on the rise.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 4th - Toys for Destruction

Today in Mechagon, the Toys for Destruction daily is up. If you need to create a weapon for the Meta Mechagon achievement, today is the day to head to Mechagon! In Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Unusually Wise Hermit Crab in exchange for a taco.

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Classic WoW's Success on Twitch and Reddit

One week into Classic WoW's launch, Twitch and Reddit have some notable stats on the game's popularity!

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First Wave of Free Character Transfers for US Realms Today - Herod and Skeram to Earthfury

The first wave of free character transfers on Classic starts today, with the first transfers being from Herod and Skeram to Earthfury.

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Ten Tips for Dungeon Tanking on a Warrior in Classic WoW

Warriors have one of the most difficult times leveling in Classic WoW, so many players will want to try and break up the solo questing experience by hopping into a dungeon group and doing some DPS. But that doesn't always work out and you might be asked to tank. If you find yourself tanking as a Warrior in Classic WoW, without much experience, we have ten quick tips to help you prepare for this role!

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Classic WoW Artisan Profession Quests and Trainer Locations

How to train Artisan ranks for every Classic WoW profession, including trainer locations and quest details.

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Free Character Transfers for EU Realms Today - 19:30 CEST

Free character transfers on EU realms starts today at 19:30 CEST. There have also been some realm changes since the original post.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 5th - Sparkqueen P'Emp, Steelsage Gao

Today in Mechagon, if you need Steelsage Gao's Blueprint or the Sparkqueen P'Emp rare, today is the day to head to Mechagon. In Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Pilfered Armor Crate and the Grimy Manapearl Bracelet.

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Horde Hall of Fame for Eternal Palace Will Close at the End of This Reset

The Hall of Fame for The Eternal Palace will be closing soon for the Horde faction with over 100 Horde Guilds already earning the title Famed Slayer of Azshara. For the rest of this lockout, Horde guilds will still be able to obtain Hall of Fame: Queen Azshara (Horde).

Most Popular WoW Classic Class and Leveling Guides (Sept 5)

Here's our daily report on what WoW Classic class and leveling guides are the most popular here on Wowhead, looking at trends since yesterday's report. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from September 4th through 5th, including Scarlet Monastery, Cooking, and First Aid on the rise.

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Blizzard Responds on Layering Abuse in Classic WoW

Blizzard has just published a reply talking about the possible exploitation of layers in Classic - How players are able to swap layers at will, and how this could potentially affect the economy on Classic WoW.

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Mythic Azshara's Stealth Nerf to Soaking Wards

Two weeks ago, reports of a stealth change to ward soaking started to appear about the Mythic Azshara encounter. Details of this change have emerged, so we want to highlight the exact stealth change that was made to the encounter on August 19th, and explain why this makes the Ward Soaking mechanic of Mythic Azshara much easier.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Items for September 6 - Axes, Bags, Green Hills of Stranglethorn

As many players continue their adventure within Classic Azeroth, we continue highlighting our most popular Classic WoW items! Bags, axes and even book pages show up as popular items for September 6.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 6th - Chromie, Drill Rigs, Mechagon Flight Club

Today in Mechagon, Chromie returns, Drill Rigs are active and the Mechagon Fight Club is available. In Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Crimson Tidestallion and the Unusually Wise Hermit Crab.

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BlizzCon 2019 Key Art Featuring Sylvanas

Blizzard has shared the 2019 BlizzCon key art, featuring Sylvanas as the Warcraft character.

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Spells Taught by Classic Profession and Class Trainers Now Tracked on Wowhead

We're happy to share that our Classic database now tracks what recipes profession trainers teach, and abilities class trainers teach.

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The Season 3 Mythic+ Affix Rotation

Season 3 of Battle for Azeroth changed the Mythic+ Affix rotation and we are currently on Week 9. With this week's Affix combination of Fortified, Bursting, Volcanic, Beguiling, we should now know the full Season 3 Mythic+ Affix rotation.

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Encrypted Hints on the 8.2.5 PTR - Saurfang Model and Recruit a Friend Rewards

The 8.2.5 PTR opened with great fanfare last month, featuring models like Wrathion and Calia that set everyone abuzz. However, the PTR has been extremely quiet since, with many details encrypted to remain hidden to players. In this article, we'll take a look at some hints surrounding the hidden content, related to Saurfang and Recruit a Friend.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Class and Leveling Guides (Sept 7)

We're back with another popularity report, looking at what WoW Classic class and leveling guides are the most popular here on Wowhead. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from September 5th through 7th, including Scarlet Monastery and Engineering on the rise.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 7th - Cogfrenzy Day

Today in Mechagon, it's Cogfrenzy Day. If you need Drill Rigs, one of the Cogfrenzy blueprints, many Construction projects for Junkyard Machinist or the Doppel Ganger Rare, today is the day to head to Mechagon to work towards your Mecha-Done achievement.

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Updated World of Warcraft Background Art for Shop and Launcher

Blizzard has updated the art for World of Warcraft on the launcher and shop. The new art features an Alliance dwarf on a gryphon, chased by a Horde troll on a wyvern.

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Blizzard Currently Monitoring DDoS Attack - Latency and Connectivity Affected

Blizzard has reported on Twitter that their servers are currently experiencing downtime due to a DDoS attack in network services.

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Hotfix Now Live for Layering

A Hotfix just went live which applies a cooldown to Players after changing a Layer, preventing them from going to a new layer afterward.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 8th - Data Anomaly

Want to know more about these zones? Check out our Comprehensive Mechagon Guide and Nazjatar Guide.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Class and Leveling Guides (Sept 8)

We're back with another popularity report, looking at what WoW Classic class and leveling guides are the most popular here on Wowhead. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from September 7th through 8th, including Gnomeregan and First Aid on the rise.

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Blizzard Currently Monitoring DDoS Attack - Latency and Connectivity Affected

Blizzard has reported on Twitter that their servers are currently experiencing downtime due to a DDoS attack in network services. Update 9/8: Another Attack is happening.

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Choosing Between Gnomish or Goblin Engineering in Classic WoW

Engineering is one of the most commonly recommended professions in Classic WoW, due to the wide variety of damage dealing and special effects not found in other professions, most of which are only usable by engineers. Those players are soon faced with another choice, upon reaching 200 skill and level 30 they may choose between specializing in Gnomish or Goblin Engineering, a choice which cannot be changed without abandoning and releveling the profession entirely.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 9th - OOX-Avenger/MG, Fungarian Furor

Today in Mechagon, the special rares OOX-Avenger/MG and Fungarian Furor are back. If you need the blueprint from OOX-Avenger/MG or the Paint Vial from Fungarian Furor, today is the day to head to Mechagon! In Nazjatar, Mrrl is selling the Unspeakable Pearl Idol in exchange for a Taco.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Class and Leveling Guides (Sept 9)

We're back with another popularity report, looking at what WoW Classic class and leveling guides are the most popular here on Wowhead. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from September 8th through 9th, including Cooking and First Aid on the rise.

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Darkmoon Faire September 2019 - Use 10% Reputation Buff for Rise of Azshara Factions

The Darkmoon Faire is back in town for one week. This is a great time to get 10% experience and reputation buffs, to help you grind out reputation for the factions addd in Rise of Azshara.

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Classic WoW Harvest Festival - Good Quest Experience and Free Food

The Harvest Festival is a small celebration to honor the fallen heroes of the Horde and Alliance. In Classic WoW, this holiday rewards some free food/water as well as good quest experience.

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Stormwind Recreated Using Unreal Engine 4

Youtuber Daniel L. has recreated Stormwind City using Unreal Engine 4. Daniel used different medieval assets found in the platform to recreate the city, plus handcrafting others not available using other tools, like Blender. Previously, Daniel has recreated other zones in WoW, like Duskwood, Durotar, and Grizzly Hills.

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September 10th Hotfixes - Lady Ashvane Mythic Nerf

September 10th Hotfixes include a nerf to Lady Ashvane on Mythic Difficulty.

Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 10th - Data Anomaly, Sparkqueen P'Emp

Today in Mechagon, Data Anomalies and Sparkqueen P'Emp has returned! If you want your chance at the Data Anomaly Blueprints or Vinyl, today is the day to head to Mechagon!

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Revamped Recruit A Friend Program and New Rewards

The Recruit a Friend program is returning and Blizzard has unveiled the new rewards.

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Harvest Festival Event in Battle for Azeroth

The Harvest Festival is a small celebration to honor the fallen heroes of the Horde and Alliance. This year in Battle for Azeroth, it runs through September 10th through 17th, transforming the outside of Orgrimmar and Ironforge into feasts.

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Blizzard's Limited Edition Art Print is the Tomb of Sargeras

Blizzard has revealed their September art print for the Blizzard Gallery--it's the key art for Patch 7.2, featuring Illidan in front of the Tomb of Sargeras.

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Wowhead Weekly #207 - Harvest Festival, Classic, BlizzCon Art

For Wowhead Weekly #207, Annie and Perculia talk about the happenings this week in WoW, including the beginning of the Harvest Festival, the success of WoW Classic, BlizzCon Key Art, and much more! As you can see, Wowhead Weekly is happening on a Tuesday! The next few shows will happen on Tuesdays, not on Thursdays.

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Free WoW Classic EU Character Moves - Starting September 12, 1am CEST

Blizzard has announced another round of free character moves on select EU realms, starting at 1am CEST on Thursday September 12th.

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Free WoW Classic NA Character Moves - Starting September 11, 11am PDT

Blizzard has announced another round of free character moves on select NA realms, starting at 11am PDT on Wednesday, September 11th.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 11th - OOX-Avenger/MG, Mechagon Fight Club, Drill Rigs

Want to know more about these zones? Check out our Comprehensive Mechagon Guide and Nazjatar Guide.

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Most Popular WoW Classic Class and Leveling Guides (Sept 11)

We're back with another popularity report, looking at what WoW Classic class and leveling guides are the most popular here on Wowhead. Check out what leveling guides people have been using the most from September 9th through 11th, including First Aid and Blacksmithing on the rise.

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Classic Hotfix - Demoralizing Shout/Roar Generated Too Much Threat

Blizzard has identified a fix that caused Demoralizing Shout/Roar to generate too much threat. A hotfix will be rolling out shortly.

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This Week in Mythic+ - Necrotic, Void Emissary Week

This week in Mythic+, it's Void Emissary Week in the Beguiling Rotation - you'll have to fight an overwhelming majority of Void Emissaries this week. This combined with the weekly affix of Necrotic can make a bad experience for our Tank. We give our recommendations for what dungeons this week to run.

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Today in Nazjatar and Mechagon for September 12th - Cogfrenzy Day, Steelsage Gao

Want to know more about these zones? Check out our Comprehensive Mechagon Guide and Nazjatar Guide.

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8.2.5 PTR Build 31812 Preamble

Check out the latest 8.2.5 PTR build updates, including globalstrings for Recruit a Friend.

War Campaign Conclusion in Patch 8.2.5 - Sylvanas on Splash Screen

The Patch 8.2.5 splash screen features Sylvanas, as well as some text that the War Campaign will conclude in this patch.

8.2.5 PTR Build 31812 - Show Final Destination Button Added to Quests

Ever tried to turn in a quest and the recommend route takes you through multiple portals, when you really only needed to take one? Patch 8.2.5 solves this issue by adding a "Show Final Destination" button, which quickly shows you the turn-in location so you can plan your own route. Don't worry, if you get lost, you can "Show Travel Route" to get back the recommended route once again.

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Models of New Recruit A Friend Rewards - Rikki and Explorer's Jungle Hopper

Check out the models for Rikki and the Explorer's Jungle Hopper, new Recruit A Friend rewards coming in Patch 8.2.5.

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Renowned Explorer's Set Now In Dressing Room - Recruit A Friend Reward

The Renowned Explorer's Set is now in Wowhead's PTR Dressing Room! This elaborate set is the final reward from the revamped Recruit A Friend program in 8.2.5, unlocked when friends purchase 12 months of game time.

Huge Encrypted Cinematics on 8.2.5 PTR

Today's PTR build revealed that the War Campaign will conclude in 8.2.5, and to go along with the splash screen, Blizzard has added two encrypted cinematics that are extremely long.

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Choosing Between Armorsmith and Weaponsmith Blacksmithing in Classic WoW

Blacksmithing is an extremely popular Profession amongst Warrior, and for good reason. Blacksmithing can be quite a lucrative profession, as well as enabling a Warrior to craft some of their very own items. With the right recipe drops, a Warrior can craft some of the best plate armor and weapons available for quite some time.

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Own a Piece of World of Warcraft® History and Help Support Pencils of Promise

Blizzard has announced that they will sell retired Server Blades that once hosted World of Warcraft realms between 2010 and 2016 to support the Pencils of Promise organization. The sale will happen in two waves, one Friday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m. PDT and another Tuesday, September 17 at 5:00 p.m. PDT on the Blizzard Gear Store.

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Classic WoW Latin America PvP Realm Planned

Blizzard has added WoW Classic WoW realms for many regions and languages, but not for Latin American players--until now! While there is no ETA on the new realm, Blizzard confirmed a PvP realm is coming for Latin American players.