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WoW Weekly: Midnight 12.0.5, Classic Anniversary Edition, Joyous Journeys, and More!
Get ready to flex your muscle in Midnight as the efforts to push back against the Void continue on April 21 with the 12.0.5 content update, the Overlords of Outland content update is on the horizon for Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition, Joyous Journeys comes to Mists of Pandaria Classic, and more.
Each week meets you with adventurous discovery and fresh rewards—be sure to check in to learn more about what awaits you in Azeroth.
The 12.0.5 Content Update Goes Live April 21
Engage in new activities, experience more of the story in Midnight, and earn more loot as the efforts to push back the forces of the Void and their agents continue.
You’ll undertake new Void Assaults, disrupt powerful Ritual Sites, get a boost with Voidforge, group up for Decor Duels, and more.
Learn about all these features, and more, when you read through our content update overview.
Face New Challenges and Disrupt Ritual Sites in 12.0.5
Whether you’re going it solo, or gathering allies to join you, a new challenge awaits at the Ritual Sites in Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman. You’ll put a stop to rituals of power-hungry naga and Twilight’s Blade cultists in small one-to-five-player instances and face new challenges for new rewards.
Ritual Sites introduce new repeatable instanced content similar to Delves, designed for flexible group sizes and allowing one to five players. Each offers escalating challenges in a bid for the heroes of the Alliance and Horde to disrupt the rituals of the naga in Eversong Woods or the Twilight’s Blade cultists in Zul’Aman.
As with Delves and Prey, players will unlock Great Vault rewards in the World content row. Only you can determine what challenges you’ll undertake and which rewards you’ll choose to claim as your own. Ritual Sites are available in the 12.0.5 content update, and you can learn more about them in our previously published article.
Mobilize Your Allies and Thwart Incoming Void Assaults
The forces of the Void are vying for position and control amongst themselves in a grasp for more power. As they seek every opportunity they can, attacks begin in the Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman zones.
In the 12.0.5 content update, players can push back against the Void as they begin powerful Void Strikes and Void Incursions in Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman— for Azeroth, for fun, and for new rewards. Everything you need to know can be found in our Void Assaults overview.
Power Up with the Voidforge
Help aid domanaar Decimus to build a Voidforge to begin transmuting Nebulous Voidcores, which are transmutable into empowered equipment upon defeating foes in Midnight Season 1 raids or completing Mythic+ dungeons, Bountiful Delves, and Prey Hunts on Nightmare difficulty. Once the Voidforge is constructed, you’ll also assist him in crafting the Ascendant Nilhammer to transmute Ascendant Voidcores to empower worthy equipment.
Domanaar Decimus may have ulterior motives, but you’ll want to take advantage of the Voidforge to enhance your adventures. Unearth the details in our previously published article.
Hunt or be Hunted in Decor Duels
Lift your spirits and take a break from all the serious threats the Void and their agents present with a little team vs team hide-and-seek in the 12.0.5 content update. Don the guise of a random Decor Item or seek them out in this fast-paced duel for fun—and some new rewards.
Amidst all the danger that swirls above Azeroth, there’s something to be said about having a little fun. Join in a team vs team hide-and-seek style game taking place in Silvermoon City (Midnight). Previously announced in the State of Azeroth, this fast-paced player vs. player activity puts you right in the thick of it whether you’re a harmless cheese platter or some other seemingly innocuous item.
No matter your level, it’s an even playing field once the match begins in this 5v5 matchup.
You might not defeat the Void and save Azeroth by taking part in this event, but it’s a great way to find a bit of fun in the face of danger. Learn more from our overview, and maybe we’ll see you…or maybe not… in Decor Duels.
WoW BCC Anniversary Edition: Overlords of Outland Arrives May 14
The battle for Outland heats up on May 14 as WoW Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition: Overlords of Outland launches globally on all realms at 3:00 PM PDT / 23:00 BST.
Take the fight to Illidan Stormrage’s lieutenants, brave two new raids, and chase new rewards across the shattered world of Outland.
Get ready to adventure across the shattered skies and torn lands of Outland as you continue to protect Azeroth from the threat of destruction, beginning May 14.
Mists of Pandaria Classic: Expect Joyous Journeys Beginning April 21
Stalwart champions in World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic, take advantage of the Joyous Journeys experience buff to enhance your odyssey through Azeroth, increasing experience gains by 50% up to level 90!
Duration: April 21 until the next content update for Mists of Pandaria Classic arrives.
The mystical lands of Pandaria are swirling with danger and need your help. Create a new character, finish leveling a forgotten one, or invite friends to join you in legendary Pandaria.
The Joyous Journeys buff is active by default; however, you can visit any innkeeper in the capital cities and Dalaran to turn it on or off. The Joyous Journeys buff is not available in modern World of Warcraft® (currently Midnight), World of Warcraft®: Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition, or World of Warcraft® Classic Era.
See you in Pandaria!
Twitch Drop: Get the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing Decor Item April 23!
Get the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing decor item starting April 23! Players who have claimed this new item from the Twitch Drop will also be able to visit Dennia Silvertongue in Silvermoon City to purchase more copies of this adorable decor. Additional copies can also be purchased from Tuuran in Stormwind and Gabbi in Orgrimmar (near the Trading Post).
Start Time: April 23, 3:00 pm PDT
End Time: May 21, 3:00 pm PDT
Watch 4 hours of any World of Warcraft content stream on Twitch.tv while these Twitch Drops are active to claim the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing decor item.
Frequently asked questions and details on how to link your Twitch account can be found in our previously published article.
Check out the World of Warcraft: Midnight Art Blast
Join us in celebrating the artists whose efforts helped build the visually stunning World of Warcraft®: Midnight™ in the Blizzard Entertainment World of Warcraft: Midnight Art Blast.
Adventure is calling you home in World of Warcraft: Midnight, where you’ll return to the re-envisioned elven kingdom of Quel’Thalas and adventure through new and reimagined zones in the battle between the Light and the Void as Xal’atath’s invasion of Azeroth grows stronger, and the Voidstorm threatens to cover the world in darkness.
Midnight is now live, and your hour has come—take up arms and embark on all-new stories, zones, and dungeons, and put down roots of your own with Housing.
Prepare to answer the call—learn more.
Follow along as you get ready for new challenges and can’t-miss moments in-game. Whenever news drops, find it on the World of Warcraft news site, along with announcements, highlights, and what to tackle next.
Each week meets you with adventurous discovery and fresh rewards—be sure to check in to learn more about what awaits you in Azeroth.
The 12.0.5 Content Update Goes Live April 21
Engage in new activities, experience more of the story in Midnight, and earn more loot as the efforts to push back the forces of the Void and their agents continue.
You’ll undertake new Void Assaults, disrupt powerful Ritual Sites, get a boost with Voidforge, group up for Decor Duels, and more.
Learn about all these features, and more, when you read through our content update overview.
Face New Challenges and Disrupt Ritual Sites in 12.0.5
Whether you’re going it solo, or gathering allies to join you, a new challenge awaits at the Ritual Sites in Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman. You’ll put a stop to rituals of power-hungry naga and Twilight’s Blade cultists in small one-to-five-player instances and face new challenges for new rewards.
Ritual Sites introduce new repeatable instanced content similar to Delves, designed for flexible group sizes and allowing one to five players. Each offers escalating challenges in a bid for the heroes of the Alliance and Horde to disrupt the rituals of the naga in Eversong Woods or the Twilight’s Blade cultists in Zul’Aman.
As with Delves and Prey, players will unlock Great Vault rewards in the World content row. Only you can determine what challenges you’ll undertake and which rewards you’ll choose to claim as your own. Ritual Sites are available in the 12.0.5 content update, and you can learn more about them in our previously published article.
Mobilize Your Allies and Thwart Incoming Void Assaults
The forces of the Void are vying for position and control amongst themselves in a grasp for more power. As they seek every opportunity they can, attacks begin in the Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman zones.
In the 12.0.5 content update, players can push back against the Void as they begin powerful Void Strikes and Void Incursions in Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman— for Azeroth, for fun, and for new rewards. Everything you need to know can be found in our Void Assaults overview.
Power Up with the Voidforge
Help aid domanaar Decimus to build a Voidforge to begin transmuting Nebulous Voidcores, which are transmutable into empowered equipment upon defeating foes in Midnight Season 1 raids or completing Mythic+ dungeons, Bountiful Delves, and Prey Hunts on Nightmare difficulty. Once the Voidforge is constructed, you’ll also assist him in crafting the Ascendant Nilhammer to transmute Ascendant Voidcores to empower worthy equipment.
Domanaar Decimus may have ulterior motives, but you’ll want to take advantage of the Voidforge to enhance your adventures. Unearth the details in our previously published article.
Hunt or be Hunted in Decor Duels
Lift your spirits and take a break from all the serious threats the Void and their agents present with a little team vs team hide-and-seek in the 12.0.5 content update. Don the guise of a random Decor Item or seek them out in this fast-paced duel for fun—and some new rewards.
Amidst all the danger that swirls above Azeroth, there’s something to be said about having a little fun. Join in a team vs team hide-and-seek style game taking place in Silvermoon City (Midnight). Previously announced in the State of Azeroth, this fast-paced player vs. player activity puts you right in the thick of it whether you’re a harmless cheese platter or some other seemingly innocuous item.
No matter your level, it’s an even playing field once the match begins in this 5v5 matchup.
You might not defeat the Void and save Azeroth by taking part in this event, but it’s a great way to find a bit of fun in the face of danger. Learn more from our overview, and maybe we’ll see you…or maybe not… in Decor Duels.
WoW BCC Anniversary Edition: Overlords of Outland Arrives May 14
The battle for Outland heats up on May 14 as WoW Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition: Overlords of Outland launches globally on all realms at 3:00 PM PDT / 23:00 BST.
Take the fight to Illidan Stormrage’s lieutenants, brave two new raids, and chase new rewards across the shattered world of Outland.
- Two New Raids: The Eye and Serpentshrine Cavern
- New Reputation Factions: Ogri’la and Sha’tari Skyguard
- Arena Season 2
- New Profession Recipes
- Druid Swift Flight Form
Get ready to adventure across the shattered skies and torn lands of Outland as you continue to protect Azeroth from the threat of destruction, beginning May 14.
Mists of Pandaria Classic: Expect Joyous Journeys Beginning April 21
Stalwart champions in World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic, take advantage of the Joyous Journeys experience buff to enhance your odyssey through Azeroth, increasing experience gains by 50% up to level 90!
Duration: April 21 until the next content update for Mists of Pandaria Classic arrives.
The mystical lands of Pandaria are swirling with danger and need your help. Create a new character, finish leveling a forgotten one, or invite friends to join you in legendary Pandaria.
The Joyous Journeys buff is active by default; however, you can visit any innkeeper in the capital cities and Dalaran to turn it on or off. The Joyous Journeys buff is not available in modern World of Warcraft® (currently Midnight), World of Warcraft®: Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition, or World of Warcraft® Classic Era.
See you in Pandaria!
Twitch Drop: Get the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing Decor Item April 23!
Get the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing decor item starting April 23! Players who have claimed this new item from the Twitch Drop will also be able to visit Dennia Silvertongue in Silvermoon City to purchase more copies of this adorable decor. Additional copies can also be purchased from Tuuran in Stormwind and Gabbi in Orgrimmar (near the Trading Post).
Start Time: April 23, 3:00 pm PDT
End Time: May 21, 3:00 pm PDT
Watch 4 hours of any World of Warcraft content stream on Twitch.tv while these Twitch Drops are active to claim the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing decor item.
Frequently asked questions and details on how to link your Twitch account can be found in our previously published article.
Check out the World of Warcraft: Midnight Art Blast
Join us in celebrating the artists whose efforts helped build the visually stunning World of Warcraft®: Midnight™ in the Blizzard Entertainment World of Warcraft: Midnight Art Blast.
Adventure is calling you home in World of Warcraft: Midnight, where you’ll return to the re-envisioned elven kingdom of Quel’Thalas and adventure through new and reimagined zones in the battle between the Light and the Void as Xal’atath’s invasion of Azeroth grows stronger, and the Voidstorm threatens to cover the world in darkness.
Midnight is now live, and your hour has come—take up arms and embark on all-new stories, zones, and dungeons, and put down roots of your own with Housing.
Prepare to answer the call—learn more.
Follow along as you get ready for new challenges and can’t-miss moments in-game. Whenever news drops, find it on the World of Warcraft news site, along with announcements, highlights, and what to tackle next.
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Published on 2026-04-16 10:07 PM
Twitch Drop: Get the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing Decor Item April 23!
Watch any eligible World of Warcraft stream on Twitch.tv from April 23 at 3:00 pm PDT until May 21 at 3:00 pm PDT to claim the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing decor item.
Eligibility
To participate, you must link your Twitch account by visiting https://account.battle.net/connections. If you have changed your password or made any changes to your Twitch or Battle.net account, you will have to relink your accounts. When you relink, there will be a 7-day cooldown before you can relink a new Twitch account. After you’ve claimed your rewards on Twitch, please make sure you’re logging into the Battle.net region you’d like to receive the drop(s) on, as the first region you log into will be where your items will be delivered. It can take up to 24 hours to receive your reward(s) in-game after claiming. Read our Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.
How do I Earn Twitch Drops?
Start Time: April 23, 3:00 pm PDT
End Time: May 21, 3:00 pm PDT
Watch 4 hours of eligible World of Warcraft content while these Twitch Drops are active on any channel to earn the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing decor item.
Players who have claimed this new item from the Twitch Drop will also be able to visit Dennia Silvertongue in Silvermoon City to purchase more copies of this adorable item. Additional copies can also be purchased from Tuuran in Stormwind and Gabbi in Orgrimmar (near the Trading Post).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I link my battle.net and Twitch accounts?
A. Sign into your Battle.net account at https://account.battle.net/connections and click the Connect link for Twitch, then follow the instructions to sign in and link your Twitch account to Battle.net.
Q. What devices can I use to earn and claim drops?
A. You can earn and claim drops using your PC/Mac web browser or on the Twitch app for Android or iOS. Twitch apps on game consoles, smart TVs, and other TV apps do not support drops.
Q. Do I need to watch the same channel the entire time to earn my drops?
A. You can earn progress towards a drop on any eligible channel in the World of Warcraft category on Twitch. You can, for example, watch half an hour on one channel and then switch to another channel without losing your progress. You cannot earn progress faster by watching more than one channel at a time.
Q. Will I receive my drop rewards in-game automatically?
A. To receive your rewards, you must claim the drop on the channel you’re watching or in the Drops Inventory menu on Twitch.
Q. Do Twitch Drop rewards expire?
A. Earned Twitch Drop rewards will expire seven (7) days after they’ve been claimed if a Battle.net account has not been linked.
Q. As a streamer, how do I get Twitch Drops on my channel?
A. All you need to do is ensure your Twitch and Battle.net accounts are linked and that you’ve opted into Drops (see Drops Streamer Home).
Q. What regions are eligible for these Twitch Drops?
A. Participating regions include North America, Latin America, Europe, The Middle East, Africa, Japan, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Blizzard has the right to change, pause, or cancel this Twitch Drop and its terms if it cannot run as planned for any reason, including but not limited to technical issues or unexpected factors beyond Blizzard’s control.
*Not available in World of Warcraft Classic® games. Requires World of Warcraft® Subscription or Game Time. Use and placement of decor items is limited to the Housing feature, which requires access to World of Warcraft®: Midnight.
Eligibility
To participate, you must link your Twitch account by visiting https://account.battle.net/connections. If you have changed your password or made any changes to your Twitch or Battle.net account, you will have to relink your accounts. When you relink, there will be a 7-day cooldown before you can relink a new Twitch account. After you’ve claimed your rewards on Twitch, please make sure you’re logging into the Battle.net region you’d like to receive the drop(s) on, as the first region you log into will be where your items will be delivered. It can take up to 24 hours to receive your reward(s) in-game after claiming. Read our Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.
How do I Earn Twitch Drops?
Start Time: April 23, 3:00 pm PDT
End Time: May 21, 3:00 pm PDT
Watch 4 hours of eligible World of Warcraft content while these Twitch Drops are active on any channel to earn the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing decor item.
Players who have claimed this new item from the Twitch Drop will also be able to visit Dennia Silvertongue in Silvermoon City to purchase more copies of this adorable item. Additional copies can also be purchased from Tuuran in Stormwind and Gabbi in Orgrimmar (near the Trading Post).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I link my battle.net and Twitch accounts?
A. Sign into your Battle.net account at https://account.battle.net/connections and click the Connect link for Twitch, then follow the instructions to sign in and link your Twitch account to Battle.net.
Q. What devices can I use to earn and claim drops?
A. You can earn and claim drops using your PC/Mac web browser or on the Twitch app for Android or iOS. Twitch apps on game consoles, smart TVs, and other TV apps do not support drops.
Q. Do I need to watch the same channel the entire time to earn my drops?
A. You can earn progress towards a drop on any eligible channel in the World of Warcraft category on Twitch. You can, for example, watch half an hour on one channel and then switch to another channel without losing your progress. You cannot earn progress faster by watching more than one channel at a time.
Q. Will I receive my drop rewards in-game automatically?
A. To receive your rewards, you must claim the drop on the channel you’re watching or in the Drops Inventory menu on Twitch.
Q. Do Twitch Drop rewards expire?
A. Earned Twitch Drop rewards will expire seven (7) days after they’ve been claimed if a Battle.net account has not been linked.
Q. As a streamer, how do I get Twitch Drops on my channel?
A. All you need to do is ensure your Twitch and Battle.net accounts are linked and that you’ve opted into Drops (see Drops Streamer Home).
Q. What regions are eligible for these Twitch Drops?
A. Participating regions include North America, Latin America, Europe, The Middle East, Africa, Japan, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Blizzard has the right to change, pause, or cancel this Twitch Drop and its terms if it cannot run as planned for any reason, including but not limited to technical issues or unexpected factors beyond Blizzard’s control.
*Not available in World of Warcraft Classic® games. Requires World of Warcraft® Subscription or Game Time. Use and placement of decor items is limited to the Housing feature, which requires access to World of Warcraft®: Midnight.
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Published on 2026-04-16 08:46 PM
Encounter Design Developer Interview - Race to World First: Midnight Season 1
In light of Liquid's victory in the Race to World First: Midnight Season 1, Maximum and Scott interviewed Senior Game Designer Anthony Trejo and Lead Encounter Designer Taylor Sanders.
Belo'ren P3 Design Expectations
Mythic L'ura & Encounter Journal
Visual Clarity
Encounter Journal (Continued)
Healer Design Philosophy
L'ura Secret Phase Reaction during RWF
Encounter Tuning & Nerf Considerations
Sporefall Raid & Mythic Flex Difficulty in Patch 12.0.7
In light of Liquid's victory in the Race to World First: Midnight Season 1, Maximum and Scott interviewed Senior Game Designer Anthony Trejo and Lead Encounter Designer Taylor Sanders.
Belo'ren P3 Design Expectations
- The original design aimed for mechanics to continuously ramp up, including a fourth wave of echoes and more intense healer debuffs affecting the entire raid.
- After QA testing, these ideas were scaled back as they proved too much of a challenge. The final version instead frontloads difficulty at the start, with less escalation over time.
- The encounter was designed to be completed on the third egg, with a berserk timer enforcing this.
- The two-egg strategy used by Liquid was not anticipated and was made possible by Augmentation Evoker tech. Devs saw this as a creative and valid way to skip a phase.
Mythic L'ura & Encounter Journal
- Based on internal testing, Blizzard expected players to take advantage of the crystal's extra time at the end of Phase 3 of L'ura. However, Liquid's damage ended up higher than expected to the point where they were able to skip this.
- The Encounter Journal is intended as a guide, especially for lower difficulties, rather than a fully detailed breakdown of every mechanic.
- Blizzard has experimented with making Mythic level mechanics more ambiguous, encouraging discovery and experimentation.
- High end players tend to enjoy figuring things out through trial and error, making this approach well suited for Mythic content.
- Secret phases and key narrative moments are often intentionally hidden to preserve surprise, similar to past encounters such as Illidan's appearance at the end of Mythic Gul'dan.
Visual Clarity
- Visual clarity remains a major focus, with significant iteration to ensure mechanics are clearly readable and proportional to their importance.
- Ground effects like swirlies and damage zones are being refined for better consistency and reuse.
- The Lightblinded Vanguard encounter visuals are differentiated similarly to the Demon Hunter class. Each Paladin spec uses distinct color palettes: blue for Protection, red/orange for Retribution and yellow for Holy.
- Blizzard is looking to apply similar visual differentiation to council bosses in the future, in order to help players distinguish targets.
Encounter Journal (Continued)
- Not every mechanic is fully detailed in the Encounter Journal and this is by design.
- The goal is to provide players with enough information to understand and solve encounters, without turning the journal into an encyclopedia.
- Boss abilities like Grim Symphony reflect this philosophy, requiring players to learn through gameplay.
Healer Design Philosophy
- The focus has shifted toward moment-to-moment decision making rather than raid cooldown planning.
- Encounters now favor steady incoming damage over frequent burst damage spikes.
- The team wants to see more classic "triage" gameplay moments, with mechanics like damage-over-time effects and healing absorption debuffs.
L'ura Secret Phase Reaction during RWF
- Blizzard closely monitored the Race to World First and anticipated the secret phase as a key moment.
- Initially, they assumed top guilds knew about it, but as teams pushed bosses to near 0% without triggering it, it became clear they did not.
- This created an unexpected and impactful reveal, making the moment more memorable than a typical secret phase.
- The team was very satisfied with how it played out.
Encounter Tuning & Nerf Considerations
- Boss tuning is achieved through extensive analysis of player capabilities across different item levels.
- Continuous playtesting with QA teams helps refine difficulty and ensure targets are met.
- This iterative process builds confidence in encounter balance before release.
- Some encounters, such as L'ura's Phase 1, raised concerns internally due to difficulty.
- Blizzard considered additional nerfs, especially given the length of the fight and the secret phase.
- Ultimately, they aimed to balance consistency and challenge without removing meaningful difficulty or invalidating player strategies.
- While further nerfs were underway, top players managed to overcome the challenge as designed.
Sporefall Raid & Mythic Flex Difficulty in Patch 12.0.7
- The upcoming Sporefall raid will be more approachable and feature a single boss encounter.
- A Mythic flex system (15-25 players) will be introduced for this raid, making Mythic difficulty more accessible.
- The goal is to help Heroic guilds transition into Mythic content and take on greater challenges.
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Published on 2026-04-16 05:55 PM
Decor Duel: Prop Hunt Game Mode Overview and Rewards
Patch 12.0.5 brings Decor Duel, a new prop hunt game mode in World of Warcraft. Here's an overview of the gameplay and the rewards players can earn from participating in this world event.
What is Decor Duel?
Decor Duel is a fast paced hide and seek game mode set in Silvermoon City. Two teams face off over two rounds, with each team playing once as hiders and once as seekers.
How to Win?
Hider Abilities
Seeker Roles
Seekers can choose one of three roles: Arcane Ranger, Nullifier or Spellbreaker. All roles share the basic Tag! ability, along with their own unique set of skills.
Arcane Ranger Abilities
Nullifier Abilities
Spellbreaker Abilities
Note that some abilities are unlocked through upgrades purchased with Illusionary Coins from Gamesmaster Fleurian.
Patch 12.0.5 brings Decor Duel, a new prop hunt game mode in World of Warcraft. Here's an overview of the gameplay and the rewards players can earn from participating in this world event.
What is Decor Duel?
Decor Duel is a fast paced hide and seek game mode set in Silvermoon City. Two teams face off over two rounds, with each team playing once as hiders and once as seekers.
How to Win?
- Seekers win by tagging all hiders before time runs out.
- If at least one hider survives, the hiding team wins the round.
- If both teams get the same result, the winner is decided by total hiding time.
- For example, if your team collectively hides for 6 minutes and the other team hides for 5 minutes, you win.
Hider Abilities
- Disguise - Disguise yourself as another Prop.
- Swap - Swap locations with a nearby Decor.
- Trap - Cast one of the following traps:
- Trap: Song Bird - If no Seeker is within 30 yards, you toss a Summon Song Bird Decoy container within 5 yards of your current position. If there is at least one Seeker within 30 yards, you lob a Summon Song Bird Decoy container near the position of the closest Seeker to you.
- Trap: Sands of Time - Lays a Sands of Time area that persists for 1.5 min, applying Time Distortion to Seekers passing through it, slowing them down. Casting this while you have a Sands area active already will move that area to your current location and reset its duration. A second Sands of Time area is not created.
- Trap: Void Sphere - Creates a Void Sphere that persists for 30 sec. The sphere behaves differently for Hiders and Seekers. Hiders who make contact with the sphere are propelled forwards up to 30 yards. Seekers who make contact with the sphere are repelled backwards up to 20 yards.
- Trap: Smoke & Mirrors - Applies the effects of Disguise. Releases a number of prop decoys running in random directions for 15 sec. Blinks you between 10 and 20 feet away. Removes the Found condition and puts you back into a hidden state.
- Eccentro-Magic Pulse - Stuns nearby Seekers. You become Found.
- Make Decoy - Conjure a trapped decoy of your Decor.
Seeker Roles
Seekers can choose one of three roles: Arcane Ranger, Nullifier or Spellbreaker. All roles share the basic Tag! ability, along with their own unique set of skills.
Arcane Ranger Abilities
- Anti-Magic Arrow - Dispel the illusions of Hiders in an area, marking them Found.
- Clockwork Sentinel - Put up a Sentinel for 30 sec that applies Found and slows within the area when entered.
- Stealth - Cannot be detected from a distance. Movement speed reduced by 30%.
Nullifier Abilities
- Nullify Magic - Dispel the illusions of hiders in an area in front of you, marking them Found.
- Nullification Field - Dispel the illusions of spellcasters in an area, marking them Found.
- Riftwalk - Teleport a short distance.
Spellbreaker Abilities
- Dispelling Focus - Dispel the illusions of spellcasters in front of you over 2.5 sec, marking them Found.
- Dispelling Leap - Jump to a location, dispelling the illusions of spellcasters around the area of impact.
- Swift - Spellbreaker's move speed increased by 30%.
Note that some abilities are unlocked through upgrades purchased with Illusionary Coins from Gamesmaster Fleurian.
| Type | Name | Cost | Model Viewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other |  "Dispelling Leap" Kit | 20 ×  | |
| Other |  "Swift" Kit | 20 × | |
| Other |  "Nullification Field" Kit | 20 × | |
| Other |  "Riftwalk" Kit | 20 × | |
| Other |  "Stealth" Kit | 20 × | |
| Other |  "Clockwork Sentinel" Kit | 20 × | |
| Other |  "Eccentro-Magic Pulse" Enhancement | 20 × | |
| Other |  "Make Decoy" Enhancement | 20 × | |
| Toy |  Enchanted Hourglass | 200 × | |
| Toy |  Animated Bench | 200 × | |
| Toy |  Winner's Podium | 200 × | |
| Mount |  Magister's Spell Bee Comb | 500 × |  Modelviewer |
| Shield |  Spellbreakers Shieldwall | 100 × | Modelviewer |
| Bow |  Arcane Ranger's Spellbow | 100 × | Modelviewer |
| Two-handed Mace |  Nullbeacon Rift Smasher | 100 × | Modelviewer |
| Polearm |  Nullbeacon Rift Channeler | 100 × | Modelviewer |
| Polearm |  Spellbreakers Bladelance | 100 × | Modelviewer |
| One-handed Sword |  Spellbreaker Phoenixblade | 100 × | Modelviewer |
| One-handed Sword |  Mage Guard's Spellblade | 100 × | Modelviewer |
| Two-handed Sword |  Mage Guard's Spellsteel | 100 × | Modelviewer |
| Warglaives | Spellbreakers Phoenixglaive | 100 × | Modelviewer |
| Staff |  Spellbreakers Bladestaff | 100 × | Modelviewer |
| Type | Name | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Decor |  Sin'dorei Open Cookpot | 50 ×  |
| Decor |  Sin'dorei Cookpot Lid | 50 × |
| Decor |  Small Lumber Pile | 50 × |
| Decor |  Empty Wooden Toolbox | 50 × |
| Decor |  Suramar Arcfruit Bowl | 50 × |
| Decor |  Decorative Dornogal Opal | 50 × |
| Decor |  Sin'dorei Tiffin-Style Lamp | 100 × |
| Decor |  Sin'dorei Covered Cookpot | 100 × |
| Decor |  Sin'dorei Display Case | 100 × |
| Decor |  Small Decorative Dornogal Opal | 100 × |
| Decor |  Sin'dorei Garden Swing | 200 × |
| Decor |  Large Decorative Dornogal Opal | 200 × |
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