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Patch 9.1.5 PTR - Build 40383 

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chaud
Published on 2021-09-29 07:36 PM

Patch 9.1.5 PTR - Build 40383
A new PTR build is on the way!


Transmog Outfit Sharing
Patch 9.1.5 adds the ability to share your transmog outfits in chat and online. The copy to clipboard string will be something like this:
/outfit v1 15631,8875,0,63937,8872,1706,0,73930,8877,62446,74381,73934,74460,-1,0,0,0



Soaring Spelltome Mount
This mount is a reward from completing A Tour of Towers.





Nightborne Hand Glow


PTR 9.1.5 Development Notes
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Here are this week’s PTR notes:

Allied Races
  • Nightborne can now customize their hands with a glow effect.
    • Developers’ note: The glow effect is in progress and only available on female Nightborne this week. The new customization option will be available on male Nightborne on a later PTR build.
    • Developers’ note: The PTR character copy may result in characters looking different while we work to hook up the new customizations.

Covenants
Anima Conductor
  • Anima can now be channeled to all unlocked locations each day (was one each day).

Dungeons and Raids
  • Timewalking
    • Defeating Timewalking raid bosses will now also provide credit towards the Timewalking weekly quests, “A Burning Path Through Time,” “A Frozen Path Through Time,” and “A Shattered Path Through Time.”

Pet Battles
  • Ultimate Battle-Training Stones now cost 35 Polished Pet Charms (was 60).

Player versus Player
  • Mage
    • Triune Ward (Runecarving Power) now provides 35% barrier effectiveness in PvP combat (was 50%).

Professions
  • Mining ore drop rates across all zones, including Elethium Ore, increased by 20%.
  • Callous Hide and Heavy Callous Hide drop rate increased by 20%.
  • Jewelcrafting Essence drop rate increased by 10%.
  • Lightless Silk drop rate has been increased by 20%.

User Interface and Accessibility
  • The “PvP talent is available” helptip will now only appear in War Mode and PvP instances.
  • Several emotes have been adjusted:
    • Drool, cough, burp, fart, whistle, spit, and moon no longer change when used while targeting a player.
    • Pounce and groan have been adjusted when used while targeting a player.
    • 4 new emotes have been added – Huzzah, magnificent, impressed, and wince.
    • Kick, stink, shake, and moan have been removed.
      • Developers’ note: Some of these emotes seem to have harmless intentions at a glance, but when used while targeting another player, their intentions can turn unexpectedly suggestive or intrusive. We’ve made adjustments to these emotes with negative connotations towards another player, while also adding a few new ones.

Achievement Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Children's Week
World Events
  • Veteran Nanny Acquire Egbert's Egg, Sleepy Willy, and Elekk Training Collar on one character. 50 points. 50 points. Account Wide.

Events
Feats of Strength
  • Tower Overwhelming (New) Completed every challenge at the Mage Tower across all classes and specializations during the Legion Timewalking event.

Shadowlands
Quests
  • Breaking the Chains Complete the achievements listed below. Mount Reward: Bracelet of Salarangor. 10 points. Account Wide. Salaranga. 10 points. Account Wide.
  • On the Offensive Complete Complete six of the covenant assault achievements listed below. 15 points. Account Wide.

Timewalking
World Events
  • A Tour of Towers (New) Complete every unique challenge available at the Mage Tower during Legion Timewalking. 20 points. Account Wide.
  • A Towering Success (New) Complete a challenge for any specialization at the Mage Tower during Legion Timewalking. 10 points.



Spell Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Mounts

Druid (Forums, Talent Calculator)
Feral
  • Strength of the Wild You become further adept in Caster Form and Bear Form. Caster Form When using Regrowth on an ally the initial heal will have a 50% 30% increased critical chance and the cast time of Regrowth will be reduced by 50% for 6 sec. Bear Form Maximum health while in Bear Form increased by 15% and you gain 5 Rage when attacked in Bear Form. You also learn: Strength of the Wild Maul the target for 8% of the target's maximum health in Physical damage. PvP Talent. PvP Talent. Requires Druid. Requires level 10.

Hunter (Forums, Talent Calculator)
  • Death Chakram Throw a deadly chakram at your current target that will rapidly deal [ 31.6% of Attack Power ] Shadow damage 7 times, bouncing to other targets if they are nearby. Enemies struck by your Death Chakram take 10% more Physical damage from you and your pet for until cancelled 10 sec. Each time the chakram deals damage, its damage is increased by 15% and you generate 3 Focus. 100 yd range. Instant.

Monk (Forums, Talent Calculator)

Brewmaster
  • Breath of Fire Breathe fire on targets in front of you, causing [ 38.4% of Attack Power ] Fire damage. Deals reduced damage to secondary targets. Targets affected by Keg Smash will also burn, taking [ 26.64% of Attack Power ] Fire damage and dealing 5% reduced damage to you for 12 sec. Monk - Brewmaster Spec. Monk - Brewmaster Spec. Instant. 15 sec cooldown. 1 sec global cooldown.

Priest (Forums, Talent Calculator)
  • Divine Star Throw a Divine Star forward 24 yds, healing allies in its path for [ 70% of Spell Power ] and dealing [ 56% of Spell Power ] Holy damage to enemies. After reaching its destination, the Divine Star returns to you, healing allies and damaging enemies in its path again. 100 yd range. Instant. Healing reduced beyond 6 targets. 100 yd range. Instant.
  • Divine Star Throw a Divine Star forward 24 yds, healing allies in its path for [ 70% of Spell Power ] and dealing [ 56% of Spell Power ] Holy damage to enemies. After reaching its destination, the Divine Star returns to you, healing allies and damaging enemies in its path again. 100 yd range. Instant. Healing reduced beyond 6 targets. 100 yd range. Instant.
  • Halo Creates a ring of Holy energy around you that quickly expands to a 30 yd radius, healing allies for [ 115% of Spell Power ] and dealing [ 103% of Spell Power ] Holy damage to enemies. 100 yd range. Instant. Healing reduced beyond 6 targets. 100 yd range. Instant.
  • Halo Creates a ring of Holy energy around you that quickly expands to a 30 yd radius, healing allies for [ 115% of Spell Power ] and dealing [ 103% of Spell Power ] Holy damage to enemies. 100 yd range. Instant. Healing reduced beyond 6 targets. 100 yd range. Instant.

Discipline, Holy, Initial
  • Divine Star Throw a Divine Star forward 24 yds, healing allies in its path for [ 70% of Spell Power ] and dealing [ 56% of Spell Power ] Holy damage to enemies. After reaching its destination, the Divine Star returns to you, healing allies and damaging enemies in its path again. Healing reduced beyond 6 targets. Can be cast in Shadowform, Spirit of Redemption. Priest - Level 45 Talent. Priest - Level 45 Talent. 2% of Base Mana. 30 yd range. Instant. 15 sec cooldown.
  • Halo Creates a ring of Holy energy around you that quickly expands to a 30 yd radius, healing allies for [ 115% of Spell Power ] and dealing [ 103% of Spell Power ] Holy damage to enemies. Healing reduced beyond 6 targets. Can be cast in Shadowform, Spirit of Redemption. Priest - Level 45 Talent. Priest - Level 45 Talent. 2.7% of Base Mana. 30 yd range. 1.5 sec cast. 40 sec cooldown.

Rogue (Forums, Talent Calculator)
  • Evasion Assassination, Subtlety, Initial: Increases your dodge chance by 100% for 10 sec. Instant. 2 min cooldown. Outlaw: Increases your dodge chance by 100% for 10 sec. Dodging an attack while Evasion is active will trigger Mastery: Main Gauche. Instant. 2 min cooldown.

Shaman (Forums, Talent Calculator)
Elemental, Enhancement, Restoration
  • Unleash Shield Unleash your Elemental Shield's energy on an enemy target: Lightning Shield: Knocks them away. Earth Shield: Roots them in place for 3 4 sec. Water Shield: Summons a whirlpool for 6 sec, reducing damage and healing by 50% while they stand within it. Can't be cast in Ghost Wolf. PvP Talent. PvP Talent. 20 yd range. Instant. 30 sec cooldown. Requires Shaman. Requires level 10.

Covenant Abilities
  • Death Chakram Throw a deadly chakram at your current target that will rapidly deal [ 31.6% of Attack Power ] Shadow damage 7 times, bouncing to other targets if they are nearby. Enemies struck by your Death Chakram take 10% more Physical damage from you and your pet for until cancelled 10 sec. Each time the chakram deals damage, its damage is increased by 15% and you generate 3 Focus. Necrolord. Necrolord. Instant.
  • Fae Transfusion (Elemental, Restoration, Initial) Transfer the life force of up to 4 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 705% [ 822.5% of Spell Power ] Nature damage evenly split to each enemy target over 3 sec.
  • Fae Transfusion (Enhancement) Transfer the life force of up to 4 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 705% [ 822.5% of Spell Power ] Nature damage evenly split to each enemy target over 3 sec.

Hunter (Forums, Talent Calculator)
  • Death Chakram Throw a deadly chakram at your current target that will rapidly deal [ 31.6% of Attack Power ] Shadow damage 7 times, bouncing to other targets if they are nearby. Enemies struck by your Death Chakram take 10% more Physical damage from you and your pet for until cancelled 10 sec. Each time the chakram deals damage, its damage is increased by 15% and you generate 3 Focus. Necrolord. Necrolord. 40 yd range. Instant. 45 sec cooldown.

Shaman (Forums, Talent Calculator)
  • Fae Transfusion (Elemental, Restoration, Initial) Transfer the life force of up to 4 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 705% [ 822.5% of Spell Power ] Nature damage evenly split to each enemy target over 3 sec.
  • Fae Transfusion (Enhancement) Transfer the life force of up to 4 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 705% [ 822.5% of Spell Power ] Nature damage evenly split to each enemy target over 3 sec.
  • Fae Transfusion (Elemental, Restoration, Initial) Transfer the life force of up to 4 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 705% [ 822.5% of Spell Power ] Nature damage evenly split to each enemy target over 3 sec.
  • Fae Transfusion (Enhancement) Transfer the life force of up to 4 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 705% [ 822.5% of Spell Power ] Nature damage evenly split to each enemy target over 3 sec.
  • Fae Transfusion (Elemental, Restoration, Initial) Transfer the life force of up to 4 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 705% [ 822.5% of Spell Power ] Nature damage evenly split to each enemy target over 3 sec.
  • Fae Transfusion (Enhancement) Transfer the life force of up to 4 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 705% [ 822.5% of Spell Power ] Nature damage evenly split to each enemy target over 3 sec.
  • Fae Transfusion (Elemental, Restoration, Initial) Transfer the life force of up to 4 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 705% [ 822.5% of Spell Power ] Nature damage evenly split to each enemy target over 3 sec.
  • Fae Transfusion (Enhancement) Transfer the life force of up to 4 enemies in the targeted area, dealing [ 705% [ 822.5% of Spell Power ] Nature damage evenly split to each enemy target over 3 sec.

Anima Powers
  • Elemental Conduit Up to 5 friendly targets healed by Chain Harvest have Riptide applied to will have Riptide cast on them. Up to 5 enemy targets damaged by Chain Harvest have Flame Shock applied to them. will have Flame Shock cast on them.

Hunter (Forums, Talent Calculator)
  • Petrified Pet Food Ashen Phylacteries have a 10% chance to contain some Petrified Pet Food when destroyed. Consuming Petrified Pet Food will increase your pet's size by 100% 20% and damage by 100% for 30 sec. Instant.
  • Petrified Pet Food Ashen Phylacteries have a 10% chance to contain some Petrified Pet Food when destroyed. Consuming Petrified Pet Food will increase your pet's size by 100% 20% and damage by 100% for 30 sec. 100 yd range. Instant.

Soulbind Abilities
  • Intimidation Tactics While below 50% health, Door of Shadows cools down 50% faster. 100 yd range. 200% faster. 100 yd range.

Soulbind Conduits
Rogue (Forums, Talent Calculator)
  • Count the Odds Normal: Ambush and Dispatch have a 10.0% chance to grant you a Roll the Bones combat enhancement buff you do not already have for 5 sec. Duration and chance tripled while Stealthed. Flagellation: Ambush, Slaughter, and Dispatch have a 10.0% chance to grant you a Roll the Bones combat enhancement buff you do not already have for 5 sec. Duration and chance tripled while Stealthed.

Item Effects
  • Alembic of Infernal Power Name changed from "Healer Trinket" to "Alembic of Infernal Power". When struck in combat has a 2% chance of gaining 0 mana. Taking damage has a chance to restore 0 mana. Approximately 3 procs per minute.
  • Argussian Compass Reduces damage from each attack by 0, up to a total of 0 damage absorbed. Lasts 20 sec. Instant. 1 sec cooldown.
  • Bangle of Endless Blessings Name changed from "Proc Mana Regen" to "Bangle of Endless Blessings". Your spell casts have a chance to restore 0 mana every 3 sec for 15 sec.Approximately 1.2 procs per minute.
  • Brewfest Chowdown Trophy (New) Proudly display your Brewfest Chowdown Trophy! 10 yd range. Instant.
  • Endless Blessings Increases your Versatility by 0 for 20 sec. Instant.2 min cooldown.
  • Experience Open your Followers Companions page and use this item to grant 2,000 XP directly to a companion. Instant.
  • Experience Open your Followers Companions page and use this item to grant 3,600 XP directly to a companion. Instant.
  • Experience Open your Followers Companions page and use this item to grant 6,000 XP directly to a companion. Instant.
  • Experience Open your Followers Companions page and use this item to grant 2,400 XP directly to a companion. Instant.
  • Experience (New) Open your Companions page and use this item to grant 5,000 XP directly to a companion. Instant.
  • Experience Open your Followers Companions page and use this item to grant 5,000 XP directly to a companion. Instant.
  • Focused Mind Reduces the cost of your next spell cast within 10 sec by up to 0 mana. Unlimited range. Instant.2 min cooldown.
  • Forlorn Protection Name changed from "Armor Buff" to "Forlorn Protection". Protects the bearer against physical attacks Attacks have a chance to protect the bearer, increasing Armor by +0 for 10 sec. Instant.
  • Grace of the Herald Name changed from "Item - Proc Crit Rating" to "Grace of the Herald". Your melee and ranged attacks have a chance to grant 0 critical strike for 10 sec.Approximately 1 proc per minute.
  • Greatsword of Forlorn Visions (New) Attacks have a chance to protect the bearer, increasing armor by 0 for 10 sec. Approximately 2 procs per minute.
  • Mystic Sheen (New) Reduce the magical damage you take by up to 0.
  • Opening Create a soulbound item piece of Unchained Gladiator's equipment at Unrated rank appropriate for your loot specialization. 3 sec cast. Reagents: Unchained Equipment Chest.
  • Opening Create a soulbound Mythic Dungeon item appropriate for your loot specialization. 3 sec cast. Reagents: Valorous Equipment Chest.
  • Revenger (New) Your attacks have a chance to steal 0 life from the enemy. Approximately 1 proc per minute.
  • Unyielding Courage You gain an additional 0 critical strike. Instant. Increases your Critical Strike by 0 for 20 sec. Instant. 2 min cooldown.
  • Witching Hourglass Name changed from "Item - Proc Haste Rating" to "Witching Hourglass". Your spells have a chance to grant 0 haste for 15 sec.Approximately 1 proc per minute.

Raid & Dungeon Abilities
  • Boulder Crush Inflicts 222,417 Inflicts 20 Physical damage, knocks the player back and stuns them for until cancelled. Unlimited range. Instant.
  • Howling Blizzard (New) When depleted of mana, Kel'Thuzad summons a blizzard that inflicts 4 Frost damage every 2 sec. This effect stacks. Also, ice patches form. Standing in an ice patch inflicts 25 Frost damage every 1 sec. These patches grow over 20 sec before exploding, inflicting 120 Frost damage to enemies within 8 yards. 100 yd range. Instant.



Strings Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
  • ANIMA_DIVERSION_CONFIRM_CHANNEL - Are you sure you would like to channel Anima to %s?|n|n|cffffd200%s|n|nYou can only channel to a location once per day.|r %s?|n|n|cffffd200%s|r
  • BEHAVIORAL_DETAILS_SOCIAL_MESSAGE (New) - Your recent communication behavior is not in line with how most World of Warcraft players communicate.\n\nYou have been reported multiple times for Language, and further reports may result in you losing privileges or being suspended.\n\nPlease help create the best possible World of Warcraft community by staying positive and not resorting to hateful, discriminatory, obscene, or disruptive messages.
  • BEHAVIORAL_DETAILS_SOCIAL_TITLE (New) - Warning - Communication
  • BEHAVIORAL_DETAILS_TY_MESSAGE (New) - Thank you for your report. Players who violate our policies disrupt the World of Warcraft experience for everyone, and your reports help us identify them.\n\nWhile we can't provide specific details about account penalties, your recent reports led to actions against a player and their account.\n\nYour reports make World of Warcraft a friendlier place for everyone.
  • BEHAVIORAL_DETAILS_TY_TITLE (New) - Thank you for Reporting
  • BEHAVIORAL_NOTIFICATION_TY (New) - Thank You for Reporting
  • CHAT_CHANNEL_SEND_NO_ID (New) - [%s]:\32
  • EMOTE623_CMD1 (New) - /wince
  • EMOTE623_CMD2 (New) - /wince
  • EMOTE624_CMD1 (New) - /huzzah
  • EMOTE624_CMD2 (New) - /huzzah
  • EMOTE625_CMD1 (New) - /impressed
  • EMOTE625_CMD2 (New) - /impressed
  • EMOTE626_CMD1 (New) - /magnificent
  • EMOTE626_CMD2 (New) - /magnificent
  • ERR_COSMETIC_KNOWN (New) - Already Known
  • GROUP_FINDER_TITLE_WITH_PLAYSTYLE_WITHOUT_GROUPNAME (New) - %s - %s
  • ITEM_COSMETIC_LEARN (New) - Use: Add this appearance to your collection.
  • LINK_TRANSMOG_OUTFIT_HELPTIP (New) - Share this outfit by linking it in chat or online
  • PCT_DESTINATION_ACCOUNT_LABEL_COMPLETE - |cffffd200Realm:|r %s|n|cffffd200Account |cffffd200Account: %s
  • PCT_DESTINATION_REALM_LABEL_COMPLETE (New) - |cffffd200Realm:|r %s
  • PCT_TOKEN_TOOLTIP_STATUS_NO_CHARACTERS (New) - You don't have any eligible characters on this realm.
  • PCT_TOKEN_TOOLTIP_STATUS_REVIEW (New) - Your order is being processed. Please check back later.
  • PCT_TOKEN_TOOLTIP_TEXT (New) - Transfer your character to another realm or account
  • PCT_TOKEN_TOOLTIP_TITLE (New) - Character Transfer
  • SLASH_TRANSMOG_OUTFIT1 (New) - /outfit
  • TRANSMOG_OUTFIT_COPY_TO_CLIPBOARD (New) - Copy to Clipboard |cffffd100(to share online)|r
  • TRANSMOG_OUTFIT_POST_IN_CHAT (New) - Post in Chat
  • TRANSMOGRIFY_TOOLTIP_APPEARANCE_UNCOLLECTABLE (New) - This item can't be used for transmogrification, but may be worn as equipment



Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Currency Types
Shadowlands
  • Valor - A currency used to increase the power of items from Mythic dungeons.Max Quantity: 1500.

Emotes
Unknown
  • %s begins to groan in pain. - Name changed from "%s begins to groan." to "%s begins to groan in pain.".
  • %s cheers boisterously for %s! Huzzah! (New)
  • %s cheers boisterously for you! Huzzah! (New)
  • %s cheers boisterously! Huzzah! (New)
  • %s claps vigorously for %s, clearly impressed. (New)
  • %s claps vigorously for you, clearly impressed. (New)
  • %s claps vigorously, clearly impressed. (New)
  • %s looks at %s and groans in pain. - Name changed from "%s looks at %s and groans." to "%s looks at %s and groans in pain.".
  • %s looks at you and groans in pain. - Name changed from "%s looks at you and groans." to "%s looks at you and groans in pain.".
  • %s nods approvingly at %s. Magnificent job! (New)
  • %s nods approvingly at you. Magnificent job! (New)
  • %s nods approvingly. Magnificent job! (New)
  • %s pounces towards %s. - Name changed from "%s pounces on top of %s." to "%s pounces towards %s.".
  • %s pounces towards you. - Name changed from "%s pounces on top of you." to "%s pounces towards you.".
  • %s winces sympathetically at %s. That looked like it hurt! (New)
  • %s winces sympathetically at you. That looked like it hurt! (New)
  • %s winces sympathetically. (New)
  • You begin to groan in pain. - Name changed from "You begin to groan." to "You begin to groan in pain.".
  • You cheer boisterously for %s! Huzzah! (New)
  • You cheer boisterously! Huzzah! (New)
  • You clap vigorously for %s, clearly impressed. (New)
  • You clap vigorously, clearly impressed. (New)
  • You look at %s and groan in pain. - Name changed from "You look at %s and groan." to "You look at %s and groan in pain.".
  • You nod approvingly at %s. Magnificent job! (New)
  • You nod approvingly. Magnificent job! (New)
  • You pounce towards %s. - Name changed from "You pounce on top of %s." to "You pounce towards %s.".
  • You wince sympathetically at %s. That looked like it hurt! (New)
  • You wince sympathetically. (New)

Group Finder Activities
Torghast
  • Coldheart Interstitia (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Area: The Dark Portal > Coldheart Interstitia. Difficulty: Torghast.
  • Fracture Chambers (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Area: The Dark Portal > The Fracture Chambers. Difficulty: Torghast.
  • Mort'regar (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Area: The Dark Portal > Mort'regar. Difficulty: Torghast.
  • Mort'regar (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Area: The Dark Portal > Mort'regar. Difficulty: Torghast.
  • Skoldus Hall (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Area: The Dark Portal > Skoldus Hall. Difficulty: Torghast.
  • Soulforges (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Area: The Dark Portal > The Soulforges. Difficulty: Torghast.
  • Soulforges (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Area: The Dark Portal > The Soulforges. Difficulty: Torghast.
  • Twisting Corridors (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Difficulty: Torghast.
  • Upper Reaches > The Upper Reaches (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Area: The Dark Portal > The Upper Reaches. Difficulty: Torghast.
  • Upper Reaches > The Upper Reaches (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Area: The Dark Portal > The Upper Reaches. Difficulty: Torghast.
  • Upper Reaches > The Upper Reaches - Name changed from "The Upper Reaches" to "Upper Reaches > The Upper Reaches".
  • Upper Reaches > The Upper Reaches (New) - 5 players. Map: Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Area: The Dark Portal > The Upper Reaches. Difficulty: Torghast.

Item Name Descriptions
  • Shadowlands Season 2 (New) - Shadowlands Season 2

Mounts
Flying Mounts
  • Lambent Mana Ray - Flying Mount. Lambent Mana Ray. "Some of the natural wildlife of Argus, like the mana ray, has survived and adapted to life on the shattered world." Source: Drop: Venomtail Skyfin Zone: Mac'Aree Eredath
  • Soaring Spelltome (New) - Flying Mount. Soaring Spelltome. "In the forgotten depths of the Dalaran library, this oversized tome was found flapping madly around the room. Open the pages of this arcane-infused book and hitch a ride to magical adventure."

Ground Mounts
  • Acid Belcher - Ground Mount. Acid Belcher. "Twice as acid-filled as the usual fiend." Source: Drop: Skreeg the Devourer Zone: Mac'Aree Eredath
  • Maddened Chaosrunner - Ground Mount. Maddened Chaosrunner. "The Army of the Light could only save so many of Argus' native species; countless numbers were lost to chaos." Source: Drop: Wrangler Kravos Zone: Mac'Aree Eredath

PvP Tiers
2v2 Arena
  • 2v2 - 3 - Combatant II - Rank 3 Rank 7. Promoted to "2v2 - 4 - Challenger I" at 1400 rating. Demoted to "2v2 - 2 - Combatant I" at 1175 rating.
  • 2v2 - 4 - Challenger I - Rank 4 Rank 3. Promoted to "2v2 - 5 - Challenger II" at 1600 rating. Demoted to "2v2 - 3 - Combatant II" at 1375 rating.
  • 2v2 - 5 - Challenger II - Rank 5 Rank 8. Promoted to "2v2 - 6 - Rival I" at 1800 rating. Demoted to "2v2 - 4 - Challenger I" at 1575 rating.
  • 2v2 - 6 - Rival I - Rank 6 Rank 4. Promoted to "2v2 - 7 - Rival II" at 1950 rating. Demoted to "2v2 - 5 - Challenger II" at 1775 rating.
  • 2v2 - 7 - Rival II - Rank 7 Rank 9. Promoted to "2v2 - 8 - Duelist" at 2100 rating. Demoted to "2v2 - 6 - Rival I" at 1925 rating.
  • 2v2 - 8 - Duelist - Rank 8 Rank 5. Promoted to "2v2 - 9 - Elite" at 2400 rating. Demoted to "2v2 - 7 - Rival II" at 2075 rating.
  • 2v2 - 9 - Elite - Rank 9 Rank 6. Demoted to "2v2 - 8 - Duelist" at 2375 rating.

3v3 Arena
  • 3v3 - 3 - Combatant II - Rank 3 Rank 7. Promoted to "3v3 - 4 - Challenger I" at 1400 rating. Demoted to "3v3 - 2 - Combatant I" at 1175 rating.
  • 3v3 - 4 - Challenger I - Rank 4 Rank 3. Promoted to "3v3 - 5 - Challenger II" at 1600 rating. Demoted to "3v3 - 3 - Combatant II" at 1375 rating.
  • 3v3 - 5 - Challenger II - Rank 5 Rank 8. Promoted to "3v3 - 6 - Rival I" at 1800 rating. Demoted to "3v3 - 4 - Challenger I" at 1575 rating.
  • 3v3 - 6 - Rival I - Rank 6 Rank 4. Promoted to "3v3 - 7 - Rival II" at 1950 rating. Demoted to "3v3 - 5 - Challenger II" at 1775 rating.
  • 3v3 - 7 - Rival II - Rank 7 Rank 9. Promoted to "3v3 - 8 - Duelist" at 2100 rating. Demoted to "3v3 - 6 - Rival I" at 1925 rating.
  • 3v3 - 8 - Duelist - Rank 8 Rank 5. Promoted to "3v3 - 9 - Elite" at 2400 rating. Demoted to "3v3 - 7 - Rival II" at 2075 rating.
  • 3v3 - 9 - Elite - Rank 9 Rank 6. Demoted to "3v3 - 8 - Duelist" at 2375 rating.

Rated Battlegrounds
  • RBG - 3 - Combatant II - Rank 3 Rank 7. Promoted to "RBG - 4 - Challenger I" at 1400 rating. Demoted to "RBG - 2 - Combatant I" at 1175 rating.
  • RBG - 4 - Challenger I - Rank 4 Rank 3. Promoted to "RBG - 5 - Challenger II" at 1600 rating. Demoted to "RBG - 3 - Combatant II" at 1375 rating.
  • RBG - 5 - Challenger II - Rank 5 Rank 8. Promoted to "RBG - 6 - Rival I" at 1800 rating. Demoted to "RBG - 4 - Challenger I" at 1575 rating.
  • RBG - 6 - Rival I - Rank 6 Rank 4. Promoted to "RBG - 7 - Rival II" at 1950 rating. Demoted to "RBG - 5 - Challenger II" at 1775 rating.
  • RBG - 7 - Rival II - Rank 7 Rank 9. Promoted to "RBG - 8 - Duelist" at 2100 rating. Demoted to "RBG - 6 - Rival I" at 1925 rating.
  • RBG - 8 - Duelist - Rank 8 Rank 5. Promoted to "RBG - 9 - Elite" at 2400 rating. Demoted to "RBG - 7 - Rival II" at 2075 rating.
  • RBG - 9 - Elite - Rank 9 Rank 6. Demoted to "RBG - 8 - Duelist" at 2375 rating.
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WoW Hotfixes - September 28, 2021, 1.14 Addon Issues, 2021 Arena World Championship 

by
chaud
Published on 2021-09-29 03:59 AM

WoW Hotfixes – September 28, 2021
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Dungeons and Raids
  • Sanctum of Domination
    • Kel’Thuzad
      • Fixed an issue where Howling Blizzard ice patches would still explode after entering the Phylactery Phase.

Player versus Player
  • The amount of Conquest awarded has been increased from all activities by about 70%.

Burning Crusade Classic
  • Fixed an issue where Lady Vashj would sometimes evade when backing up into the shield generators around her encounter area.

Update: We’ve determined that this new misbehavior is the result of the bugfix we implemented earlier today, so we’re going to revert it with realm restarts overnight.

We’ll have a new fix for the evasion bug as soon as possible.

Classic Era Updated to Version 1.14.0 - Addon Issues
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
This patch is intended to update our infrastructure, and does not include content changes. Part of the infrastructure updates requires us to update our Addon API, which can break existing addons, as any patch can.

However, while we can’t guarantee the behavior of any specific addon, it’s possible that addons currently supported in Burning Crusade Classic will now work for Classic Era. Addon authors should be able to make that determination for their specific addons.

Regarding camera and targeting issues, we suggest that you check your interface options for Camera Following Style (Esc/Interface Options/Camera) and Sticky Targeting (Esc/Interface Options/Controls). These may have changed from the setting you were expecting.

If you continue to experience issues, please report them in our Bug Report forum.

Thank you!

The 2021 Arena World Championship Finished with an Incredible Grand Finals!
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
The Arena World Championship (AWC) Grand Finals came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, September 26 as Method NA and Horizon secured their spots as the 2021 Regional Champions!

After two incredible seasons, AWC concluded 2021 with some of the most thrilling Arena matches we have seen in it’s storied fourteen-year history. Horizon secured the EU Regional title while Method NA retained the NA title, with each winning team taking home gold medals as well as $70,000 (USD) each out of the $300,000 global prize pool.

The 2021 Grand Finals represented the best of what AWC truly is. While on the surface, the Arena World Championship is a chance for top pvp teams to compete on a public stage, at its core AWC is a celebration of a highly skilled and nuanced element within World of Warcraft. David Hollings, Product Lead for WoW Esports, summed it up perfectly: “AWC is not only a competitive means for arena, but also a place where many can feel they belong.” This past weekend viewers experienced everything from anxiety to heartbreak to euphoria, all while watching it as a shared community.

EUROPE
In what was the second reverse-sweep of the day, Horizon claimed victory after defeating Method EU 4-3! Horizon went into the Grand Final seemingly invincible, having beat Skill Capped 3-0 in the Semifinal, shortly after their initial defeat over Method EU in the first round, 3-1.


As one of the favorites to win the whole tournament, to say Method EU went into the final match with a grudge to settle would be an understatement. Following their loss to Horizon, they started Day 2 facing Reload Esports in the Elimination match, in which they squeaked by with a 3-2 victory. Method EU seemed to be finished in the Semifinal when Skill Capped quickly took the first two games; however, they rallied and through increasingly tense games they pulled-off a reverse-sweep to finish with another 3-2. Going into the Grand Final, Method EU seemed to be on a role as they took Horizon to match point. In a shocking turn, Horizon rallied to finish the day with four straight games to claim the Regional title!

We asked Kasu how the team rallied in the face of near defeat at the hands of one of the strongest teams in AWC history:

“First of all, we had a very big problem with the fact that the Method team was incredibly good at cross-control of our entire team. After we lost 0-3, we decided to think about how to reduce the time of control on our team and how we can prevent them from controlling our entire team for such a long time, and surprisingly we decided to try to play a little differently in terms of the hunter's game. All I can say is that we didn't give up. It is better to communicate between each other and win, and fortunately we managed to win [in] this final arena versus Method EU. We want to convey from our entire team gratitude to all those who supported us all this way, many thanks to the people who really supported us and worried.”

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NORTH AMERICA
Method NA, the powerhouse team that secured the title in Season 1, scored a yet another championship after defeating Golden Guardians 4-1 in the Grand Final match. Heading into the tournament, Method NA was seemingly unstoppable with a 20-5 record, best across both regions, in Season 2. This momentum showed no signs of slowing as they started the weekend with a 3-0 defeat of Golden Guardians, followed by a 3-1 victory over their Season 1 final rivals, Cloud9. The Grand Final saw them face off once more against Golden Guardians, winning 3-1 to claim yet another AWC championship!


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Upcoming Hand Glow Effect for Nightborne, WoW Hotfixes - September 27, 2021 

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Published on 2021-09-28 02:56 AM

Activision Blizzard Commits to Expanded Workplace Initiatives, Lawsuit Updates

Patch 9.1.5 PTR - Upcoming Hand Glow Effect for Nightborne
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Hello everyone!

In this thread there has been passionate feedback for Nightborne to have the hand glow effect that is seen on some Nightborne NPCs. We loved the idea after reading your feedback and have been looking into the feasibility of bringing that option to Nightborne character customization. The hand glow effect is a bit more involved and has taken some finessing to figure out due to its unique nature, but we’ve gotten a good grasp on it. In this week’s PTR build, we’ll be bringing a version of this as a new customization option to Nightborne females for testing, with the male hand glow coming in a later PTR build.

The glow effect is a unique customization option and a work in progress, please let us know what you think after testing out the new option on your Nightborne.

Conquest Earnings Increased by 70%
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
We’ve seen feedback that it takes too many games to reach the Conquest cap, and we agree. We’re making the following change:

  • Conquest awarded by all activities has been increased by 70%.

The hotfix will go live in each region during scheduled weekly maintenance (7:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday, September 28 in this region).

WoW Hotfixes - September 27, 2021
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Dungeons and Raids

  • Sanctum of Domination
    • Kel'Thuzad
      • Howling Blizzard ice patches are now immediately removed when pushing to his Phylactery Phase.
  • Theater of Pain
    • Fixed an issue where gladiators in the Halls of Might could sometimes remain immune to player abilities after finishing their duel.

Burning Crusade Classic

  • [With realm restarts] Spell Haste now lowers the global cooldown (GCD) to a minimum of 1.0 second (was 0.75 seconds).
    • Developers’ note: This hotfix is intended to bring the behavior of the GCD in line with version 2.4.0 of Burning Crusade, which the gameplay conditions of Burning Crusade Classic 2.5.2 are based on. Due to a bug in the original 2.4.0 code, players with high Spell Haste in original Burning Crusade were sometimes able to cast certain spells less than second apart, and they would also sometimes be delayed to over a second, based on how their actions were lining up with the server’s tick rate. We've decided that the fairest and most accurate thing we could do is to replicate the intent of the original game and enforce that Spell Haste cannot reduce the GCD below 1.0 second.
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Burning Crusade Classic - Minimum GCD Raised to 1.0 Second 

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Stoy
Published on 2021-09-28 12:08 AM

Burning Crusade Classic - Minimum GCD Raised to 1.0 Second
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
With scheduled weekly maintenance (7:00 a.m. PDT, Tuesday, September 28 in this region), Spell Haste will now lower the global cooldown (GCD) to a minimum of 1.0 second. It has been possible for players to approach a minimum of 0.75 seconds since Burning Crusade Classic launched.

This hotfix is intended to bring the behavior of the GCD in line with version 2.4.0 of Burning Crusade, which the gameplay conditions of Burning Crusade Classic 2.5.2 are based on. Due to a bug in the original 2.4.0 code, players with high Spell Haste in original Burning Crusade were sometimes able to cast certain spells less than second apart, and they would also sometimes be delayed to over a second, based on how their actions were lining up with the server’s tick rate.

With this hotfix, we’ve decided that the fairest and most accurate thing we could do is to replicate the intent of the original game and enforce that Spell Haste cannot reduce the GCD below 1.0 second.

Thank you for all of your feedback on this issue.
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Activision Blizzard Commits to Expanded Workplace Initiatives, Lawsuit Updates 

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Published on 2021-09-27 11:15 PM

Activision Blizzard Commits to Expanded Workplace Initiatives, Reaches Agreement with the EEOC
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker)
The Company Will Also Develop Tools and Training Programs to Assist Efforts to Improve Workplace Experiences
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 27, 2021-- Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI) today confirmed that, as part of its effort to have the most welcoming, inclusive workplace, it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to settle claims and to further strengthen policies and programs to prevent harassment and discrimination in the company’s workplace. Under the agreement, the principal terms of which are summarized in Attachment A to this press release, Activision Blizzard has committed to create an $18 million fund to compensate and make amends to eligible claimants. Any amounts not used for claimants will be divided between charities that advance women in the video game industry or promote awareness around harassment and gender equality issues as well as company diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as approved by the EEOC. The agreement is subject to court approval.

The company also announced an initiative to develop software tools and training programs to improve workplace policies and practices for employers across the technology industry.

Commenting on the agreement, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said: “There is no place anywhere at our company for discrimination, harassment, or unequal treatment of any kind, and I am grateful to the employees who bravely shared their experiences. I am sorry that anyone had to experience inappropriate conduct, and I remain unwavering in my commitment to make Activision Blizzard one of the world’s most inclusive, respected, and respectful workplaces.”

Kotick added: “We will continue to be vigilant in our commitment to the elimination of harassment and discrimination in the workplace. We thank the EEOC for its constructive engagement as we work to fulfill our commitments to eradicate inappropriate conduct in the workplace.”

In addition to the agreed funds, the company is taking additional steps, including:

Upgrading policies, practices, and training to further prevent and eliminate harassment and discrimination in its workplaces, including implementing an expanded performance review system with a new equal opportunity focus;

Providing ongoing oversight and review of the Company’s training programs, investigation policies, disciplinary framework and compliance by appointing a third-party equal opportunity consultant whose findings will be regularly reported to our Board of Directors as well as the Commission.

Attachment A
Summary of Agreement
Below is a summary of the principal terms of the agreement with the EEOC, which is subject to approval by the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Creation of an $18 million fund, with any amounts not used for claimants divided between contributions to non-profit organizations whose mission involves advancing women in the video game and tech sectors or who promote awareness around sexual harassment and gender equality and further investments in diversity and inclusion efforts at the Company that go beyond what we agreed to with the EEOC, all as approved by the EEOC.

The Company will upgrade policies, practices, and training to prevent and eliminate harassment and discrimination in the workplace, including implementing an expanded performance review system with a new equal opportunity focus;

The Company will engage a neutral, third-party equal employment opportunity consultant – a non-employee who must be approved by the EEOC – who will provide ongoing oversight of the Company’s compliance with the agreement. This independent consultant’s findings will be reported directly to the EEOC and Activision Blizzard’s Board of Directors; and

The Company will hire an internal EEO Coordinator with relevant experience in gender discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation to assist the Company and the neutral, third-party EEO consultant with implementation of the agreement’s requirements.

Except as otherwise noted in the agreement, its terms will remain in effect for three years from its effective date. The full text of the agreement, which sets out the commitments in detail, is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at investor.activision.com/consent-decree-with-EEOC.

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Activision Blizzard Provides Update on Workplace Initiatives
Blizzard gave an update on workplace initiatives recently.
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker)
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2021-- Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) said today that it continues to work with regulators on addressing and resolving workplace complaints it has received. The Company also provided an update on recent initiatives to achieve its goal of ensuring a workplace that is inspiring, equitable, and respectful to all.

Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard, said, “We are deeply committed to making Activision Blizzard one of the best, most inclusive places to work anywhere. There is absolutely no place anywhere in our Company for discrimination, harassment, or unequal treatment of any kind. While we continue to work in good faith with regulators to address and resolve past workplace issues, we also continue to move ahead with our own initiatives to ensure that we are the very best place to work. We remain committed to addressing all workplace issues in a forthright and prompt manner.”

Kotick also said that the Company continues to productively engage with regulators, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) with the goal of improving its workplace policies and procedures and ensuring compliance.

The Company is actively engaged in continued discussions with the EEOC and has cooperated with the EEOC’s investigation concerning certain employment practices. It also confirmed that it is complying with a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) subpoena issued to the Company and several current and former employees and executives regarding disclosures on employment matters and related issues. The Company is confident in its prior disclosures and is cooperating with the SEC’s investigation.

Activision Blizzard has made a number of important improvements including significant changes to personnel, exiting a number of employees, and expanding compliance resources. In addition, the Company has refreshed its HR organization and, this week, will welcome a new Chief People Officer, Julie Hodges, who joins the Company from The Walt Disney Company. The Company has also expanded training, performance management, and anti-harassment resources.

The Company remains committed to ensuring it is the most welcoming, inclusive game company and connecting and engaging its 400 million players through epic entertainment created by the very best people in the industry.
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