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by Published on 2020-04-09 08:37 PM

Shadowlands - Bastion Preview
Bastion is one of the new zones in Shadowlands and is ruled by the Kyrian Covenant.







Bastion Achievements

NamePoints
Adventurer of BastionComplete the following special encounters in Bastion.
10
Aerial AceComplete the Paragon's Challenge during the Bastion World Quest "Flight School: Flapping Frenzy."
5
Bastion BestedComplete all of the Bastion objectives listed below.
10
Breaking the Stratus FearComplete the Paragon's Challenge during the Bastion World Quest "Flight School: Up and Away!"
5
Count Your BlessingsBe affected by all of the Purified Blessings in Bastion listed below.
10
Explore BastionExplore Bastion, revealing the covered areas of the world map.
10
Flight School GraduateComplete all of the Flight School World Quests in Bastion listed below.
5
Rallying Cry of the AscendedRing all five temple vespers within Bastion to summon the Ascended Council.
5
Shard LaborFind all of the lost anima crystal shards in Bastion.
10
Sojourner of BastionComplete the optional Bastion storylines listed below.
10
The Path to AscensionComplete the Bastion storylines listed below.
10
Tour of Duty: BastionEarn 1000 honor in Bastion while in War Mode.
10
Treasures of BastionDiscover the hidden treasures of Bastion.
10
What Bastion RememberedRead the tales recounted in the Things Remembered World Quest by each of the following characters:
10
What is that Melody?Be affected by each of the Hymns in Bastion's temples listed below.
10


Dungeons
  • Necrotic Wake
  • Spires of Ascension

Inhabitants
  • Kyrians - The noble inhabitants of Bastion who shepherd the souls of the dead to Oribos so that they can be judged by the impassive Arbiter before being sent to their final destinations
  • Stewards - Born of the magic of Death, these otherworldly groundskeepers and artificers keep Bastion pristine. Along with maintaining the realm, they assemble Centurions—the anima-fueled guardians that train Kyrian Aspiriants and defend Bastion. Each steward dotes on a Paragon and keeps mementos of their achievements. Perhaps you will catch their eye and they’ll pledge themselves to you!
  • The Forsworn - Rarely, an Aspirant will fail to complete a rite of passage. These once-bright souls darken and become lost, wandering the plains of Bastion to lament. Containing the Forsworn is key, for if left unchecked, doubt can spread like a disease
  • The Centurions - A legion of anima-fueled automatons that drill Kyrian Aspirants in meditative combat as well as defend Bastion.
    • Praetor: These flying automatons are charged with training Aspirants who show particular martial promise.
    • Goliath: Unyielding bulwarks and powerful warriors that enforce order in Bastion.
    • Colossus: Eternal protectors, these guardians have stood watch and defended Bastion for ages.
  • Memories - As the Kyrian shed the burdens of their past lives, physical manifestations of their tormented thoughts are expelled from their bodies. Only by striking them down can the Kyrian cleanse themselves and achieve ascendance.

by Published on 2020-04-09 05:07 PM

Shadowlands Alpha - Build 9.0.1.33978 Datamining

A Note About BlizzCon
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker)
Hello Blizzard community,

A gaming convention is probably the last thing on most people’s minds right now, and that goes for many of us at Blizzard too. As events around the world announce cancellations, postponements, or shifts to an online format in response to COVID-19, we’re seeing questions about our plans for this year’s BlizzCon and we want to provide a quick update.

We love BlizzCon, and we know many of you share that feeling and look forward to it as an opportunity to get away for a while, meet up with friends, and have a good time. As so many of us have been isolated for multiple weeks now, surrounded and in some cases directly impacted by the ongoing pandemic-related challenges around the world, we’re looking forward to the time when we can see one another again in person and have something to celebrate together.

While we’re all hopeful things will look better later in the year, the bottom line is that at this point it’s too early to know whether BlizzCon 2020 will be feasible. The health of our community, employees, and everyone who helps with the show is our top consideration. It might be a few months before we know for certain if or how we’ll proceed, but as soon as we have a meaningful update, we’ll share it.

We do want to mention that prior to the recent events we had been actively working to finalize our plans and in fact are still doing so, despite the workplace changes we’ve now made at Blizzard. That includes considering a range of scenarios and possibilities, not just in terms of the show, but also regarding what the experience would be for you. We know BlizzCon also involves preparation on your part, so we’ll do our best to provide as much clarity as we can, as quickly as we can.

In the meantime, please be good to one another, stay well, and know that we’re holding everyone impacted by COVID-19 in our thoughts.

Saralyn Smith
Fury Warrior, Executive Producer of BlizzCon
by Published on 2020-04-09 08:10 AM

Shadowlands Alpha - Covenant Abilities
In addition to Blizzard's preview, we've taken a look at how the Covenant abilities are currently implemented in game, including some that weren't in the preview!
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Death Knight

Shackle the Unworthy (Kyrian) - Admonish your target for their past transgressions, reducing the damage they deal to you by 5% and dealing [ 175% of Attack Power ] Arcane damage over 14 sec. While Shackle the Unworthy is active on an enemy, Rune spending attacks reduce its cooldown by 4 sec.

Abomination Limb (Necrolord) - Sprout an additional limb for 12 sec. Every 1 sec, it deals [ 22.5% of Attack Power ] Shadow damage to all nearby enemies and pulls an enemy to your location if they are further than 8 yds from you.

Death's Due (Night Fae) - Learn Death's Due, replacing Death and Decay. Drain power from each enemy within the area, reducing their damage done by 10% and increasing your Strength by 80 for 10 sec.

Swarming Mist (Venthyr) - A heavy mist surrounds you for 8 sec, increasing your Dodge by 10%. Deals [ 20% of Attack Power ] Shadow damage every 1 sec to enemies within 10 yds. Every time it deals damage you gain 3 Runic Power, up to a maximum of 15 Runic Power.


Demon Hunter

Elysian Decree (Kyrian) - Place a Kyrian Sigil at the target location that activates after 2 sec. Detonates to deal [ 120% of Attack Power ] Arcane damage and shatter up to 3 Lesser Soul Fragments from enemies affected by the sigil.

Fodder to the Flame (Necrolord) - Commission a duel to the death against a Condemned Demon from the Theater of Pain. Vanquishing your foe releases its demon soul and creates a pool of demon blood that lasts for 30 sec. Fighting within the pool increases your attack speed by 20% and reduces the damage that enemies deal to you by 10%. Fleshcraft treats the Condemned Demon as a powerful enemy.

The Hunt (Night Fae) - Charge to an enemy, inflicting [ 250% of Attack Power ] Nature damage and rooting them in place for 3 sec. The target is marked for 60 sec, inc increasing your Fury from Demon's Bites/Shears against them by 50%. You may reactivate The Hunt every 30 sec to teleport behind the marked target, ignoring line of sight.

Sinful Brand (Venthyr) - Brand an enemy with the mark of the Venthyr, reducing their melee and casting speeds by 30% and inflicting [ 400% of Attack Power ] Shadow damage over 8 sec. Activating Metamorphosis applies Sinful Brand to all nearby enemies.


Druid

Kindred Spirits (Kyrian) - Form a bond with an ally. Every 60 sec, you may empower the bond for 10 sec, granting you an effect based on your partner's role, and granting them an effect based on your role.
  • Kindred Empowerment (Damager) - Energize your bonded partner, granting them 25% of your damage as additional damage or absorption.
  • Kindred Focus (Healer) - Focus on your bonded partner, replicating 50% of all healing you deal onto them.
  • Kindred Protection (Tank) - Protect your bonded partner, redirecting 40% of damage they take to you, unless you fall below 20% health.

Adaptive Swarm (Necrolord) - Command a swarm that heals [ 240% of Spell Power ] or deals [ 150% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage over 12 sec to a target, and increases the effectiveness of your periodic effects on them by 20%. Upon expiration, travels to a new target within 25 yards, alternating between friend and foe up to 3 times.

Convoke the Spirits (Night Fae) - Call upon the Night Fae for an eruption of energy, channeling a rapid flurry of 16 Druid spells and abilities over 4 sec. You will cast Wild Growth, Swiftmend, Moonfire, Wrath, Regrowth, Rejuvenation, Rake and Thrash on appropriate nearby targets, favoring your current shapeshift form.

Ravenous Frenzy (Venthyr) - For 20 sec, Druid spells you cast increase your damage, healing, and haste by 2%, stacking. If you spend 1.5 sec idle, the Frenzy overcomes you, consuming 3% of your health per stack, stunning you for 1 sec, and ending.


Hunter

Resonating Arrow (Kyrian) - Fire a resonating arrow to the target location that fills the area with echoing anima for 10 sec. The effect causes your attacks to ignore line of sight to enemies in the area, and you have 30% increased critical strike chance against them.

Death Chakram (Necrolord) - Throw a deadly chakram at your current target that will rapidly deal [ 50% of Attack Power ] Shadow damage 7 times, bouncing to other targets if they are nearby. Each time the chakram deals damage, its damage is increased by 15% and you generate 3 Focus.

Wild Spirits (Night Fae) - Evoke the energy of Wild Spirits at the target location, applying Wild Mark to all enemy targets within the area for 15 sec, increasing damage you deal to them by 5%. While the Wild Spirits are active, each damaging ability you use against a target affected by the Wild Mark strikes the target for [ 45% of Attack Power ] Nature damage.

Flayed Shot (Venthyr) - Fire a shot at your enemy, causing them to bleed for [ 250% of Attack Power ] Shadow damage over 20 sec. Each time Flayed Shot deals damage, you have a 15% chance to gain Flayer's Mark, causing your next Kill Shot to be usable on any target, regardless of their current health.


Mage

Radiant Spark (Kyrian) - Conjure a radiant spark that causes [ 76% of Spell Power ] Arcane damage instantly, and an additional [ 29.6% of Spell Power ] damage over 8 sec. The target takes 10% increased damage from your direct damage spells, stacking each time they are struck. This effect ends after 4 spells.

Deathborne (Necrolord) - Transform into a powerful skeletal mage for 20 sec. While in the form of a skeletal mage, your Frostbolt, Fireball, and Arcane Blast hit up to 2 enemies near your target and your spell damage is increased by 10%

Shifting Power (Night Fae) - Draw power from the ground beneath, dealing [ 240% of Spell Power ] Nature damage over 6 sec to enemies within 15 yds. While channeling, your Mage ability cooldowns are reduced by 3 sec every 1.5 sec.

Mirrors of Torment (Venthyr) - Conjure 3 mirrors to torment the enemy for 20 sec. Whenever the target casts a spell or ability, a mirror is consumed to inflict [ 75% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage and their movement and cast speed are slowed by 15%. The final mirror will instead inflict [ 198% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage to the enemy, Rooting and Silencing them for 4 sec.


Monk

Weapons of Order (Kyrian) - For the next 30 sec, your Mastery is increased by 15%. Additionally:
  • Keg Smash cooldown is reset instantly and enemies hit by Keg Smash take 5% increased damage from you for 8 sec, stacking up to 5 times.
  • Rising Sun Kick cooldown is reset instantly and your Rising Sun Kick reduces the cost of your Chi Abilities by 1 for 5 sec.
  • Essence Font cooldown is reset instantly and heals nearby allies for [ 240% of Spell Power ] health on channel start and end.

Bonedust Brew (Necrolord) - Hurl a brew created from the bones of your enemies at the ground, coating all targets struck for 10 seconds. Your abilities have an additional 15% chance to affect the target a second time with 25% effectiveness as either Shadow damage or healing.
  • Brewmaster: Tiger Palm and Keg Smash reduces the cooldown of your brews by an additional 1 sec. when striking enemies with your Bonedust Brew active.
  • Windwalker: Spinning Crane Kick refunds 1 Chi when striking enemies with your Bonedust Brew active.
  • Mistweaver: Gust of Mists heals targets with your Bonedust Brew active for an additional [ 33.75% of Attack Power ].

Faeline Stomp (Night Fae) - Strike the ground fiercely to expose a faeline for 30 sec, dealing [ 60% of Attack Power ] Nature damage and taking an action based on your specialization. Your abilities have a 10% chance of resetting the cooldown of Faeline Stomp while fighting on a faeline.
  • Brewmaster: Ignite enemies along the faeline Breath of Fire.
  • Mistweaver: Heal allies along the faeline Essence Font bolt.
  • Windwalker: Rip Chi and Energy Spheres out of enemies along the faeline.

Fallen Order (Venthyr) - Opens a mirror for 24 seconds summoning reflections of your order’s Fallen Ox, Crane, and Tiger adepts every 1 second for 6 seconds. Fallen Monks associated with your specialization will fight for a longer duration and cast additional abilities.


Paladin

Divine Toll (Kyrian) - Instantly cast Holy Shock, Avenger's Shield, or Judgment on up to 5 targets within 30 yds (based on your current specialization).

Vanquisher's Hammer (Necrolord) - Throws a hammer at your target dealing [ 80% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage and empowering your next Word of Glory or Templar’s Verdict:
  • Holy: Word of Glory automatically triggers Light of Dawn.
  • Protection: Word of Glory automatically triggers Shield of the Righteous.
  • Retribution: Templar’s Verdict automatically triggers Divine Storm.

Blessing of the Seasons (Night Fae) - Bless your party members with the aspect of one of the seasons, lasting 30 seconds or until you advance to the next season. 15 second cooldown.
  • Blessing of Summer - Bless an ally for 30 sec, causing their attacks to have a high chance to deal [ 75% of Spell Power ] Holy damage. Blessing of the Seasons: Turns to Autumn after use.
  • Blessing of Autumn - Bless an ally for 30 sec, causing their cooldowns to recover 50% faster. Blessing of the Seasons: Turns to Winter after use.
  • Blessing of Winter - Bless an ally for 30 sec. Their attacks deal [ 5% of Spell Power ] Frost damage and reduce enemies' movement speed by 3% and attack speed by 1%, stacking 10 times. Blessing of the Seasons: Turns to Spring after use.
  • Blessing of Spring - Bless an ally for 30 sec, increasing their healing done and healing received by 20%. Blessing of the Seasons: Turns to Summer after use.

Ashen Hallow (Venthyr) - Hallow the target area for 30 sec. Every 2 sec, an enemy in the area suffers [ 100% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage, and an ally in the area is healed for [ 120% of Spell Power ]. Within the Hallow, you may use Hammer of Wrath on any target.


Priest

Boon of the Ascended (Kyrian) - Draw upon the power of the Ascended for 10 sec, granting you access to Ascended Nova, replacing Smite with Ascended Blast, and increasing movement speed by 50%. Upon expiration, releases an Ascended Eruption: Explode for [ 150% of Spell Power ] Arcane damage to all enemies and [ 200% of Spell Power ] healing to all allies within 15 yds, increased by 3% for each stack of Boon of the Ascended.

Unholy Nova (Necrolord) - An explosion of dark energy heals allies within 15 yds for [ 150% of Spell Power ] and infects enemies with Unholy Transfusion. Unholy Tranfusion - Deals [ 200% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage over 15 sec. Allies who damage this target are healed for [ 12% of Spell Power ].

Fae Blessings (Night Fae) - Surround yourself with helpful sprites, causing your next 10 spell casts to aid your target depending on your chosen spell.
  • Shadow Mend, Flash Heal, Heal: Reduces an ally's damage taken by 10% for 15 sec.
  • Power Word: Shield: Invigorates your target with 2% mana or 20% resource.
  • Void Bolt, Prayer of Healing, Power Word: Radiance: Reduces the cooldowns of one major ability for all targets by 3 sec.

Mindgames (Venthyr) - Assault an enemy's mind, dealing [ 200% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage and briefly reversing their perception of reality. For 5 sec, the next [ 400% of Shadow Spell Power ] damage they deal will heal their target, and the next [ 400% of Shadow Spell Power ] healing they deal will damage their target. Reversed damage and healing restore up to 4% mana.


Rogue

Echoing Reprimand (Kyrian) - Deal [ 60% of Attack Power ] Arcane damage to an enemy, extracting their anima to Aethercharge a combo point. Damaging finishing moves that consume the same number of combo points as your Aethercharge deal damage as if they consume 7 combo points. Awards 3 combo points.

Serrated Bone Spike (Necrolord) - Embed a bone spike in the target, dealing [ 60% of Attack Power ] Physical damage every 3 sec until they die. Attacking with Serrated Bone Spike causes all of your active bone spikes to fracture and strike your current target, increasing initial damage by 100% per spike.

Sepsis (Night Fae) - Finishing move that poisons a weakened foe's blood, dealing [ 12.53% of Attack Power ] Nature damage over 60 sec. Can only be used on targets under 35% health. Sepsis generates 5 Combo Points and 25 Energy over 5 sec if it does not last its full duration.

Slaughter (Venthyr) - Slaughter the target, causing [ 95.47% of Attack Power ] Physical damage. The target's anima mixes with your lethal poison, coating your weapons for the next 5 minutes. Slaughter Poison deals Shadow damage over 12 sec. and steals 15% of healing done to the target.


Shaman

Vesper Totem (Kyrian) - Summon a totem at the target location for 30 sec. Your next 3 damage spells or abilities will cause the totem to radiate [ 50% of Spell Power + 50% of Attack Power ] Arcane damage to up to 6 enemies near the totem, and your next 3 healing spells will heal up to 6 allies near the totem for [ 100% of Attack Power ] health. Casting this ability again while the totem is active will relocate the totem.

Primordial Wave (Necrolord) - Blast your target with a Primordial Wave, dealing [ 65% of Spell Power + 65% of Attack Power ] Shadow damage and apply Flame Shock to an enemy, or heal an ally for [ 65% of Spell Power + 65% of Attack Power ].
  • Elemental: Your next Lava Burst will also hit all targets affected by your Flame Shock.
  • Enhancement: Your next Lightning Bolt will also hit all targets affected by your Flame Shock.
  • Restoration: While an ally is targeted, Primordial Wave will cast Riptide. Your next Healing Wave will also hit all targets affected by your Riptide.

Fae Transfusion (Night Fae) - Transfer the life force of up to 8 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 25% of Spell Power + 25% of Attack Power ] Nature damage every 0.5 sec for 3 sec. Pressing Fae Transfusion again within 20 sec will release 25% of all damage from Fae Transfusion, healing up to 8 allies near yourself.

Chain Harvest (Venthyr) - Send a wave of anima at the target, which then jumps to additional nearby targets. Deals [ 45% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage to up to 5 enemies, and restores [ 120% of Spell Power ] health to up to 5 allies. For each target critically struck, the cooldown of Chain Harvest is reduced by 5 sec.


Warlock

Scouring Tithe (Kyrian) - Deal [ 100% of Spell Power ] Arcane damage instantly, and [ 144% of Spell Power ] over 18 sec. If the enemy dies while affected by Scouring Tithe, you generate 5 Soul Shards. If they survive, Scouring Tithe's cooldown is refreshed.

Decimating Bolt (Necrolord) - Hurl bolts of decimating magic at your target, dealing [ 200% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage and increasing the damage of your next 3 Incinerate/Drain Soul/Shadow Bolt by 200%. Decimating Bolt's damage, and the bonus to Incinerate/Drain Soul/Shadow Bolt both increase as your target's health decreases.

Soul Rot (Night Fae) - Wither away all life force of your current target and up to 3 additional targets nearby, causing them to suffer [ 100% of Spell Power ] Nature damage over 8 sec. For the next 8 sec, casting Drain Life will cause you to also Drain Life from any enemy affected by your Soul Rot, and Drain Life will not consume any mana. Consumes 20% of maximum health when cast.

Impending Catastrophe (Venthyr) - Call forth a cloud of chaotic of anima that travels to the target enemy, dealing [ 100% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage to enemies in its path. When the anima reaches the target it explodes, inflicting either Curse of Weakness or Curse of Tongues, and dealing [ 261% of Spell Power ] Shadow damage over 12 sec to all nearby enemies.


Warrior

Spear of Bastion (Kyrian) - Throw a Kyrian spear at the target location, dealing [ 200% of Attack Power ] Arcane damage instantly and an additional [ 216% of Attack Power ] damage over 4 sec. Enemies hit are tethered to Spear of Bastion's location for the duration. Generates 25 Rage.

Conqueror's Banner (Necrolord) - Brandish the banner of the Necrolords for 2 min, increasing your movement speed by 10% and causing Mortal Strike/Raging Blow/Shield Slam to grant you Glory. Killing an enemy grants 2 stacks of Glory. Reactivating this ability plants the banner in the ground, granting 20% maximum health and 50% attack speed to you and 4 allies within 15 yds of the banner. Lasts 2 sec per Glory, up to 30 sec.

Ancient Aftershock (Night Fae) - Slam the ground with your weapon, releasing a shockwave dealing [ 220% of Attack Power ] Nature damage and stunning up to 5 enemies for 1.5 sec. Enemies struck take [ 42% of Attack Power ] Nature damage every 2 sec for 12 sec and transfer it to you as 6 Rage.

Condemn (Venthyr) - Condemn a foe to suffer for their sins, causing [ 255% of Attack Power ] Shadow damage. Only usable on enemies who are above 80% health or below 20% health. The primary target is weakened, preventing [ 120% of Attack Power ] damage they would deal to you.
by Published on 2020-04-08 09:26 PM

Make sure you haven't missed any of the Shadowlands announcement this week!

Shadowlands Alpha - Build 9.0.1.33978
The Shadowlands Alpha client is here and we are taking a look at what's inside!

  • Data isn't all corrected yet, but you can browse Shadowlands spells on the WoWDB Beta site.
  • There is a fun description for the Kyrian - [TEMP] The Kyrian are the most holy and noble in the after life. They pride themselves on being just and fair, but to an extreme level. The Kyrian are accepting proper level headed adventures to provide them aid in anima restoration and order. No orcs allowed!
  • There are some interesting new settings:
    • New settings were added to reduce the density of non-essential spells based on your framerate.
    • There is a setting for target framerate. If your framerate is below this number, dynamic systems will reduce graphics quality to attempt to hit this framerate
  • Strings have been added for gamepad support.
  • The new scenarios involve Tyrande Whisperwind, Kel'Thuzad, and Baroness Vashj.
  • Kael'thas is one of the new Shadowlands Encounters.
  • You'll now be able to link a pinned map location to other players in chat!
  • Story (SPOILERS)
    • Kel'thuzad is involved in a scenario in Maldraxxus.
    • There is a scenario that involves following Tyrande in Torghast as she discovers the extent of the Night Warrior.
    • Kael'thas has both a new model and a corrupted form and is labeled as a boss in a Revendreth dungeon. This time we are saving him!
    • Lady Vashj returns in the Shadowlands, now known as Baroness Vashj.
    • Mueh'zala is the one who whispered to Vol'jin to make Sylvanas warchief.
    • Vol'jin will be undertaking a ritual in a pod to be reborn as a loa, perhaps involving Rezan.
    • Hakkar and Ysera returns in the Shadowlands.
    • Uther has ascended as a Kyrian.


New Models
There are lots of new models in the initial Shadowlands build!



New Maps
Only some of the Torghast floor maps are below, as there are lots of the same kind of maps for Torghast.





New World Map
If you are interested in seeing more detail, try the larger version. Warning: It's very large.



New Class Talent Changes
We've datamined some new class talent changes in the initial Shadowlands build! Please note that these changes aren't final and are subject to change.



New Icons
Blizzard added almost 700 new icons in the initial Shadowlands build!



New UI Images
A few interesting images were added for the UI.



Achievements Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Battle for Azeroth
Quests

Battle Raid
Dungeons & Raids
  • Mythic: Il'gynoth, Corruption Reborn Name changed from "Mythic: Il'gynoth, Corrupton Reborn" to "Mythic: Il'gynoth, Corruption Reborn". Defeat Il'gynoth, Corrupton Corruption Reborn in Ny'alotha, the Waking City on Mythic difficulty. 10 points.

Character

Draenor Raid
Dungeons & Raids
  • The Steel Has Been Brought Defeat Flamebender Ka'graz in Blackrock Foundry without killing Aknor Steelbringer on Normal difficulty or higher. after securing your garrison. Follower Reward: Aknor Steelbringer. 10 points.

Events
Feats of Strength

Noblegarden
World Events
  • Shake Your Bunny-Maker Use Spring Flowers to place rabbit ears upon players of at least 18th level. 10 points. 10th level. 10 points.

Promotions
Feats of Strength

Shadowlands
Quests

Shadowlands Dungeon
Dungeons & Raids

Visions of N'Zoth
Expansion Features



New Mounts
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Flying Mounts
  • Gilded Prowler (New) - Flying Mount. Gilded Prowler. "Unparalleled apex predator of Bastion, this mighty larion has trained since birth to carry its rider across the Shadowlands."
  • Ny'alotha Allseer - Flying Mount. Ny'alotha Allseer. "To find him, drown yourself in the Circle of Stars." Source: Drop: N'Zoth the Corruptor Zone: Ny'alotha, the Waking City Difficulty: Mythic
  • PH Death Roc (New) - Flying Mount. PH Death Roc. "PH"
  • PH Devourer Mite (New) - Flying Mount. PH Devourer Mite. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Dredbat (New) - Flying Mount. PH Dredbat. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Maldraxxus Chimaera (New) - Flying Mount. PH Maldraxxus Chimaera. "PH"
  • PH Moth (New) - Flying Mount. PH Moth. "PH"
  • Shadowbarb Drone - Flying Mount. Shadowbarb Drone. "Void, jelly, and a very full belly is all this drone needs." Source: Quest: Ready to Fly Zone: Uldum My Own Drone Zone: Uldum

Ground Mounts
  • Mechagon Peacekeeper - Ground Mount. Mechagon Peacekeeper. "Keeps the peace by turning you into pieces." Source: Drop: HK-8 Aerial Oppression Unit Zone: Operation: Mechagon (Mythic)
  • PH Epic Gargon (New) - Ground Mount. PH Epic Gargon. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Epic Phalynx (New) - Ground Mount. PH Epic Phalynx. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Epic Runestag (New) - Ground Mount. PH Epic Runestag. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Gargon (New) - Ground Mount. PH Gargon. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Gorm (New) - Ground Mount. PH Gorm. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Horned Horse (New) - Ground Mount. PH Horned Horse. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Horned Horse (New) - Ground Mount. PH Horned Horse. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Phalynx (New) - Ground Mount. PH Phalynx. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Runestag (New) - Ground Mount. PH Runestag. "PH" Source: PH
  • PH Shadehound (New) - Ground Mount. PH Shadehound. "PH" Source: PH
  • Vicious War Spider (New) - Ground Mount. Vicious War Spider. "PH" Source: PH
  • Vicious War Spider (New) - Ground Mount. Vicious War Spider. "PH" Source: PH



New Covenant Class Abilities
In addition to Blizzard's preview, we've taken a look at how the Covenant abilities are currently implemented in game, including some that weren't in the preview!



New Covenant Talents
There are lots of new covenant talents in the initial Shadowlands build!



Shadowlands New Dungeons and Encounter Journal
There are lots of new dungeons and encounter journal entries in the initial Shadowlands build!



New Areas
Blizzard added lots of new areas in the initial Shadowlands build!



Shadowlands New Scenarios
There are lots of new scenarios in the initial Shadowlands build!



New Encounter Journals
New encounter journal entries were added in the initial Shadowlands build.



New Broadcast Text
New broadcast text for some of the new areas in Shadowlands. Be warned as these contain spoilers!



New Strings
There are lots of new strings in this initial Shadowlands build.



New Titles
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
  • %s the Cryptkeeper (New)
  • %s, As Themselves (New)
  • Pilgrim %s the Mallet Bearer (New)



New Campaigns
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
  • 9.0 Shadowlands - Narrative Arc - Revendreth (ZTO) - Sire Denathrius may know the secrets to ending the anima drought. Venture into his realm of Revendreth to learn more.
  • 9.0 Shadowlands - Covenant Campaign - Revendreth (ZTO) - The road to redemption for Revendreth is a long one, and the Dark Prince of Sinfall is ready to walk it. He will need your help if he is to wrest control of Revendreth from the clutches of the Master and his loyalists.
  • 9.0 Shadowlands - Narrative Arc - Bastion - GJC - TBD
  • 9.0 Shadowlands - Covenant Campaign - Maldraxxus (MDE) - TBD
  • 9.0 Shadowlands - Covenant Campaign - Ardenweald (KRB) - The groves of Ardenweald are dying. As each great celestial tree falls, the Winter Queen's desperation grows. The queen and her Court of Night will need your help to restore balance to Ardenweald.
  • 9.0 Shadowlands - Narrative Arc - Maldraxxus - SJC - TBD
  • 9.0 Shadowlands - Covenant Campaign - Bastion - GJC - TBD
  • 9.0 Shadowlands - Narrative Arc - Ardenweald (ZTO) - TBD



New Currencies
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Battle for Azeroth
  • Corrupted Mementos - Name changed from "Corrupted Memento" to "Corrupted Mementos".
  • Echoes of Ny'alotha (New) - Scoured of N'Zoth's corruption, MOTHER can use this substance to synthesize essences in the Chamber of Heart.
  • Progenitor Shard (New) - TEST Max Quantity: 5000.

Hidden
  • Ardenweald (New) - Grants reputation with Ardenweald.
  • BFA Season Rated Participation Currency - Max Quantity: 90000. 900000.
  • Corrupted Memento - Name changed from "Corrupted Mementos" to "Corrupted Memento".
  • Covenant Anima (New) - Placeholder Resource
  • Deaths (New) - Dummy currency for Torghast UI
  • Enemy Damage (New) - Dummy currency for Torghast UI
  • Enemy Health (New) - Dummy currency for Torghast UI
  • Kyrian (New) - Grants reputation with the Kyrian.
  • Maldraxxus (New) - Grants reputation with Maldraxxus.
  • Phantasma (New) - This extinguished strand of anima can be used to gain power within Torghast.

    Leaving Torghast will destroy all Phantasma.
  • Quest Experience (Standard) (New)
  • Revendreth (New) - Grants reputation with Revendreth.
  • Stygia (New) - The byproduct of the violent destruction of a Soul within the Maw.

Shadowlands
  • Freed Soul (New) - With enough Freed Souls, you may be able to advance aspects of your Covenant Sanctum.
  • Shadowlands Anima - Name changed from "8.2 NOT CURRENTLY USED" to "Shadowlands Anima".
  • Shadowlands PvP Rated (New)
  • Shadowlands PvP Rated - Item Purchase (New) - Use this to purchase Shadowlands Gladiator gear.
  • Shadowlands PvP Unrated (New)
  • Soul Ash (New) - Soul Ash powers the Pyres of Creation.



New Factions
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Shadowlands
  • Court of Harvesters (New) - Revendreth
  • Maw Broker (New)
  • Night Fae (New) - Ardenweald
  • Sinfall (New) - Revendreth

Unknown
  • 9.0 Maldraxxus - Abominations (New) -
  • 9.0 Maldraxxus - End Game (New) -
  • 9.0 Maldraxxus - Lich (New) -
  • 9.0 Maldraxxus - Warriors (New) -
  • Dark Kyrian (New)
  • Kyrian (New)
  • Shadowlands (New)
  • Stone Legion (New)
  • Torghast - Guard (New)
  • Torghast - Prisoner (New)



New Artifacts
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
  • Instruments of Justice
  • Wings of War
  • Bastion's Stalwarts
  • Lightfoot Vanguard
  • Righteous Vengeance
  • Creed of Revendreth
  • Creed of Revendreth
  • Creed of Revendreth
  • Creed of Revendreth
  • Creed of Revendreth



New Holidays
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
  • WoW's 16th Anniversary



Adventure Map Points of Interest
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Questing
  • Darkness' Domain (New) - A place nearly untouched by light. Stealthy rogues, hounds, rats, soul eaters, and the ghosts of the forgotten lurk around every corner. Quest #60104.
  • Deadsoul Interstitia (New) - A strange, shifting place between cell blocks, filled with the shades of souls so tormented that they have forgotten who they once were. Quest #60101.
  • Fracture Chambers (New) - Prisoners from Maldraxxus are held in these chambers, their bones broken over and over again. Quest #60099.
  • Kakophonus (New) - The windswept roost of the Mawsworn Kyrian. Quest #60102.
  • Miscreation Wing (New) - Necromancers and soul-twisters perform experiments on souls here, transforming them into horrible, dark monstrosities. Quest #60103.
  • Sineater Belfry (New) - A temporary home for venthyr that are loyal to the Jailer. Quest #60105.
  • Skoldus Hall (New) - Warden Skoldus and his vicious beasts torment the souls chained within these halls. Quest #60092.
  • The Soulforges (New) - White-hot forges here literally melt down souls into armor and weaponry to outfit the Jailer's army. Quest #60100.
  • The Upper Reaches (New) - Home to the Jailer's most precious prisoners... and his most dangerous lieutenants. Quest #60106.
  • The Winding Halls (New) - A section of Torghast with seemingly no beginning or end - just endless halls, ever climbing upward... Quest #60107.



New Skills
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Class Skills
  • Kyrian (New) - Kyrian Covenant
  • Necrolord (New) - Necrolord Covenant
  • Night Fae (New) - Night Fae Covenant
  • Pet - Exotic Stone Hound - Name changed from "Pet - Exotic Quilen" to "Pet - Exotic Stone Hound".
  • Venthyr (New) - Venthyr Covenant

Professions
  • Abominable Stitching (New) - Parts can be found on monsters in the Shadowlands, and from quests.
  • Alchemy - Shadowlands Alchemy (New)
  • Ascension Crafting (New) - Recipes can be obtained through the Path of Ascension feature.
  • Blacksmithing - Shadowlands Blacksmithing (New)
  • Enchanting - Shadowlands Enchanting (New)
  • Engineering - Shadowlands Engineering (New)
  • Herbalism - Shadowlands Herbalism (New)
  • Inscription - Shadowlands Inscription (New)
  • Jewelcrafting - Shadowlands Jewelcrafting (New)
  • Leatherworking - Shadowlands Leatherworking (New)
  • Mining - Shadowlands Mining (New)
  • Skinning - Shadowlands Skinning (New)
  • Soul Cyphering (New) - New soul cyphers can be found within the Maw.
  • Tailoring - Shadowlands Tailoring (New)
  • Tailoring - Shadowlands Tailoring (New)

Secondary Skills
  • Cooking - Shadowlands Cooking (New)
  • Fishing - Shadowlands Fishing (New)



New Item Name Descriptions
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
  • Abominable Stitching (New) - Abominable Stitching
  • Catalyst Pod (New) - Catalyst Pod
  • Catalyst Pod Enhancer (New) - Catalyst Pod Enhancer
  • Coalescence of Power (New) - Coalescence of Power
  • I (New) - I
  • II (New) - II
  • III (New) - III
  • IV (New) - IV
  • Memento (New) - Memento
  • of the Beast Slayer (New) - of the Beast Slayer
  • of the Critical Crafter (New) - of the Critical Crafter
  • of the Hasty Crafter (New) - of the Hasty Crafter
  • of the Masterful Crafter (New) - of the Masterful Crafter
  • of the Versatile Crafter (New) - of the Versatile Crafter
  • Optional Crafting Reagent (New) - Optional Crafting Reagent
  • Soul Cyphering (New) - Soul Cyphering
  • Soul Seed (New) - Soul Seed

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