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Published on 2017-01-05 01:25 AM
Update: You can only get loot from the Cow King once. Farm Treasure Goblins for more loot.
Patch 2.4.3 Pushed
The Dark Wanderer is This Week's Tavern Brawl, and There's a Card Back Reward
Patch 7.1.5 PTR January 4 - Legendary and Spell Hotfixes
Hunter
Mage
Priest
Rogue
Warlock
Spell Changes
Paladin
Holy
Diablo 20th Anniversary Retrospective
Patch 2.4.3 is almost here, bringing us the Diablo 20th Anniversary event. Check out Diablofans for a Season 9 countdown and the official notes.
Hearthstone - The Dark Wanderer Brawl
The Cow King isn't only invading World of Warcraft. He is one of your opponents in this special Diablo themed Hearthstone brawl too! Be sure to complete the brawl, as it rewards a unique card back.
Patch 2.4.3 Pushed The Dark Wanderer is This Week's Tavern Brawl, and There's a Card Back RewardPatch 7.1.5 PTR January 4 - Legendary and Spell Hotfixes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Shared- Roots of Shaladrassil: Now heals you for 3% of your maximum health every 1 second, up from 4% of your maximum health every 2 seconds.
Hunter - Roar of the Seven Lions: Bestial Wrath now reduces Focus cost of all abilities by 15%, down from 20%.
Mage- Marquee Bindings of the Sun King: Now procs 15% of the time, down from 20%. Now increases damage of next Pyroblast by 300%, up from 275%.
Priest- Mangaza's Madness - Increases the number of Mind Blast charges by 1, down from 2.
Rogue- Greenskin's Waterlogged Wristcuffs: Damage of next Pistol Shot increased by 200%, down from 300% in last hotfix (was 700% in previous build).
- Insignia of Ravenholdt: Now deals 15% additional damage as Shadow, up from 12% in last hotfix (was 20% in previous build).
Warlock - Reap and Sow - Reap Souls now lasts 1.5 seconds longer per soul consumed, down from 2.5 seconds.
Spell Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Item Set Bonuses- Item - Druid T19 Restoration 2P Bonus: Wild Growth now grants you 4,000 Mastery, up from 3,000 Mastery.
- Item - Paladin T19 Holy 2P Bonus: Holy Shock critical strike chance now increased by 5%, down from 10%.
Paladin Holy
- Holy Shock: Damage dealt decreased by 20%.
Originally Posted by Blizzard Entertainment
Diablo 20th Anniversary RetrospectivePatch 2.4.3 is almost here, bringing us the Diablo 20th Anniversary event. Check out Diablofans for a Season 9 countdown and the official notes.
Hearthstone - The Dark Wanderer BrawlThe Cow King isn't only invading World of Warcraft. He is one of your opponents in this special Diablo themed Hearthstone brawl too! Be sure to complete the brawl, as it rewards a unique card back.
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Published on 2017-01-04 12:30 AM
Diablo 20th Anniversary Event
The Diablo 20th Anniversary event is live in the US and EU! There is an achievement, music, and some items associated with the event.
Raid Preview - The Nighthold
The Diablo 20th Anniversary event is live in the US and EU! There is an achievement, music, and some items associated with the event.
- A Treasure Goblin can spawn in Dalaran sewers, various other locations in the Broken Isles, and at the end of instances.
- The Treasure Goblin will attempt to cast a portal and escape, you must kill it to enter The Secret Cow Level
- The Treasure Goblin can also drop Scroll of Town Portal, Blank Diabolic Tome, Horadric Satchel, and the various charms listed below.
- Inside the Cow Level you will find The Cow King, Diabolic Bovine, and Diabolic Tauren
- Be careful not to die in the Cow Level, as you will be returned to the normal world and have to find a new portal
- Kill The Cow King to get loot,
- His loot includes Twelve-String Guitar, Scroll of Town Portal, Livestock Lochaber Axe, and the various charms
- Killing him to get the Guitar is necessary to earn the Diablo's 20th Anniversary achievement
- There may be a daily cooldown on the loot you get from The Cow King.
- The charms give you a stat increase by having the item, no need to use it or equip it.
- Collect 10 x Scroll of Town Portal and a Blank Diabolic Tome to get the Tome of Town Portal
- Wild Imps are now using the Mini Diablo model
| Name | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Events |
| Level | Type | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Other |  Twelve-String Guitar |
| 110 | Bag |  Horadric Satchel |
| 66 | Other |  Stone of Jordan |
| 1 | Other |  Tome of Town Portal |
| 1 | Other |  Scroll of Town Portal |
| 1 | Other | Blank Diabolic Tome |
| 1 | Other |  Small Charm of Life |
| 1 | Other | Small Charm of Inertia |
| 1 | Other |  Large Charm of Strength |
| 1 | Other | Large Charm of Dexterity |
| 1 | Other |  Serpent's Grand Charm |
| 1 | Other | Stalwart's Grand Charm |
Raid Preview - The Nighthold
The journey through Suramar has been fraught with intrigue and danger as the heroes of Azeroth have fought to help reclaim this shining city. It’s time to take the next step and face the challenges within the Nighthold.
Minimum Level: 110
Location: Suramar
Bosses: 10
The largest structure in the Broken Isles and among the grandest in all of Azeroth, the Nighthold stands as a testament to the achievements of the nightborne civilization. Centered around the Nightwell, the fount of arcane power that has sustained Suramar for centuries, these grounds were built as a haven from the worries of the world. But as a felstorm churns above the former temple of Elune across the bay, and Gul’dan himself now resides within the palace’s walls, those worries now begin—not end—here.
Developer Insights: Even though Gul’dan awaits atop the main spire of the Nighthold, and even though mighty Legion adversaries like Tichondrius and Krosus lurk within the walls of the compound, the Nighthold is not a traditional demonic raid. It stands as a testament to perhaps the greatest civilization Azeroth has ever seen: the pinnacle of elven magic and sophistication.
Just as our artists and designers approached the creation of the city of Suramar with the aim of evoking the feel and bustle of a living city under occupation, the dungeon team wanted to make sure the Nighthold really felt like the grand palace of Suramar. From botanical gardens to guest quarters, from an observatory to chambers enclosing the power source of nightborne civilization, we tried to build a grand royal court and then consider how the Legion’s presence would affect and transform that foundation. Many of our raid zones are dark and oppressive places, by necessity—the domain of Xavius cannot be bright and cheery—but the Nighthold offers a raid environment that is both beautiful and deadly.
Raid Schedule:
The Nightwell
Skorpyron: Deep within the foundations of the Nighthold, beneath the sea, lie long-forgotten vaults that give access to the Nightwell itself. This monstrous armored scorpid has made its home in one of these vaults. Infused with the power of the Nightwell and surrounded by a teeming brood, Skorpyron presents a serious complication to an otherwise promising back entry to the Nighthold.
Chronomatic Anomaly: As the power to fuel an entire civilization courses from the earth, the cavern at the base of the Nightwell has become a maelstrom of raw energy. Born from this chaotic flux, the Chronomatic Anomaly is an embodiment of the power of the Eye of Aman’thul. As it lashes out with energy attacks, the bursts of energy warp the very flow of time.
Trilliax: Trilliax, once proud servant to the nightborne aristocracy, has been discarded and left to slowly deteriorate. While an unwavering will to carry out its tasks remains, the passage of time has splintered this construct’s personality matrix. It now unpredictably switches from one mode to the next, ranging from doting caretaker to homicidal sterilizer, craving recognition and validation from a master that no longer exists.
The Nighthold
Spellblade Aluriel: Aluriel always had an affinity for magic. She rose through the ranks of the Nightguard effortlessly, having a natural talent with the sword. But no matter how strong she became, she wanted more. She studied with the mages at the University of Suramar, spending her days in combat training and her evenings in the artificery. She forged her weapons and armor in the Nightwell, weaving magic spells into the precious metals. She is the first Spellblade, adept in the schools of Fire, Frost, and Arcane.
Krosus: This colossal doom lord, one of the largest and mightiest creatures in the armies of the Legion, was defeated at the Broken Shore through the combined might of the greatest heroes of the Horde and the Alliance. Having recovered from his wounds, Krosus emerges from the bay between the Nighthold and the Tomb of Sargeras to crush anyone who would oppose the Legion.
Shal’dorei Terrace
High Botanist Tel’arn: From his youth, the nightborne Tel’arn was fascinated by plant life: the resilience and adaptability of weeds, the ability of simple grass to harness the power of the sun, the way a tree may be divided into two, or two branches grafted into one. Aided by the energies of the Nightwell, he has transformed himself to the point that he is scarcely recognizable as a nightborne elf. He now considers himself something far, far greater.
Captain’s Quarters
Tichondrius: The dreadlord Tichondrius, once leader of the nathrezim, was slain by the newly awakened power of none other than Illidan Stormrage. Reconstituted in the Twisting Nether, Tichondrius returns to watch over Gul’dan on behalf of the Legion, ensuring that the orc warlock does not once again fail his masters.
Astromancer’s Rise
Star Augur Etraeus: The nightborne astromancer Etraeus has devoted long years of research to scouring the skies of Azeroth, seeking answers to the great mysteries of the universe. His scrying has shown him worlds beyond our ken, and the power of the Nightwell allows him to draw upon the essence of those worlds to amplify his own powers.
The Nightspire
Grand Magistrix Elisande: Elisande once distinguished herself by resisting the Legion. She and her highborne followers broke away from Queen Azshara and the dark path she was taking, harnessing the power of the Eye of Aman’Thul to create the Nightwell, protecting Suramar from the Sundering. But over ten thousand years later, the Legion’s arrival offered her no such recourse. She has cast her lot with the demons, hoping to once again use the power of the Nightwell—this time in a very different sense—to save her people.
The Font of Night
Gul’dan: The chain of events set in motion when Garrosh escaped to Draenor has continued, unbroken for all its twists and turns, leading to this very moment. Thwarted in Draenor, Gul’dan now stands on the precipice of achieving ultimate victory on behalf of his Legion masters. Standing atop the Nighthold, as the vortex of fel energy swirls in the skies overhead, the outcast orc warlock awaits his destiny.
Minimum Level: 110
Location: Suramar
Bosses: 10
The largest structure in the Broken Isles and among the grandest in all of Azeroth, the Nighthold stands as a testament to the achievements of the nightborne civilization. Centered around the Nightwell, the fount of arcane power that has sustained Suramar for centuries, these grounds were built as a haven from the worries of the world. But as a felstorm churns above the former temple of Elune across the bay, and Gul’dan himself now resides within the palace’s walls, those worries now begin—not end—here.
Developer Insights: Even though Gul’dan awaits atop the main spire of the Nighthold, and even though mighty Legion adversaries like Tichondrius and Krosus lurk within the walls of the compound, the Nighthold is not a traditional demonic raid. It stands as a testament to perhaps the greatest civilization Azeroth has ever seen: the pinnacle of elven magic and sophistication.
Just as our artists and designers approached the creation of the city of Suramar with the aim of evoking the feel and bustle of a living city under occupation, the dungeon team wanted to make sure the Nighthold really felt like the grand palace of Suramar. From botanical gardens to guest quarters, from an observatory to chambers enclosing the power source of nightborne civilization, we tried to build a grand royal court and then consider how the Legion’s presence would affect and transform that foundation. Many of our raid zones are dark and oppressive places, by necessity—the domain of Xavius cannot be bright and cheery—but the Nighthold offers a raid environment that is both beautiful and deadly.
Raid Schedule:
- Tuesday, January 17: Nighthold Normal and Heroic difficulties open.
- Tuesday, January 24: Nighthold Mythic difficulty and Raid Finder Wing 1 (Arcing Aqueducts) open.
- Tuesday, February 7: Nighthold Raid Finder Wing 2 (Royal Athenaeum) opens.
- Tuesday, February 21: Nighthold Raid Finder Wing 3 (Nightspire) opens.
- Tuesday, March 7: Nighthold Raid Finder Wing 4 (Betrayer’s Rise) opens.
The Nightwell
Skorpyron: Deep within the foundations of the Nighthold, beneath the sea, lie long-forgotten vaults that give access to the Nightwell itself. This monstrous armored scorpid has made its home in one of these vaults. Infused with the power of the Nightwell and surrounded by a teeming brood, Skorpyron presents a serious complication to an otherwise promising back entry to the Nighthold.
Chronomatic Anomaly: As the power to fuel an entire civilization courses from the earth, the cavern at the base of the Nightwell has become a maelstrom of raw energy. Born from this chaotic flux, the Chronomatic Anomaly is an embodiment of the power of the Eye of Aman’thul. As it lashes out with energy attacks, the bursts of energy warp the very flow of time.
Trilliax: Trilliax, once proud servant to the nightborne aristocracy, has been discarded and left to slowly deteriorate. While an unwavering will to carry out its tasks remains, the passage of time has splintered this construct’s personality matrix. It now unpredictably switches from one mode to the next, ranging from doting caretaker to homicidal sterilizer, craving recognition and validation from a master that no longer exists.
The Nighthold
Spellblade Aluriel: Aluriel always had an affinity for magic. She rose through the ranks of the Nightguard effortlessly, having a natural talent with the sword. But no matter how strong she became, she wanted more. She studied with the mages at the University of Suramar, spending her days in combat training and her evenings in the artificery. She forged her weapons and armor in the Nightwell, weaving magic spells into the precious metals. She is the first Spellblade, adept in the schools of Fire, Frost, and Arcane.
Krosus: This colossal doom lord, one of the largest and mightiest creatures in the armies of the Legion, was defeated at the Broken Shore through the combined might of the greatest heroes of the Horde and the Alliance. Having recovered from his wounds, Krosus emerges from the bay between the Nighthold and the Tomb of Sargeras to crush anyone who would oppose the Legion.
Shal’dorei Terrace
High Botanist Tel’arn: From his youth, the nightborne Tel’arn was fascinated by plant life: the resilience and adaptability of weeds, the ability of simple grass to harness the power of the sun, the way a tree may be divided into two, or two branches grafted into one. Aided by the energies of the Nightwell, he has transformed himself to the point that he is scarcely recognizable as a nightborne elf. He now considers himself something far, far greater.
Captain’s Quarters
Tichondrius: The dreadlord Tichondrius, once leader of the nathrezim, was slain by the newly awakened power of none other than Illidan Stormrage. Reconstituted in the Twisting Nether, Tichondrius returns to watch over Gul’dan on behalf of the Legion, ensuring that the orc warlock does not once again fail his masters.
Astromancer’s Rise
Star Augur Etraeus: The nightborne astromancer Etraeus has devoted long years of research to scouring the skies of Azeroth, seeking answers to the great mysteries of the universe. His scrying has shown him worlds beyond our ken, and the power of the Nightwell allows him to draw upon the essence of those worlds to amplify his own powers.
The Nightspire
Grand Magistrix Elisande: Elisande once distinguished herself by resisting the Legion. She and her highborne followers broke away from Queen Azshara and the dark path she was taking, harnessing the power of the Eye of Aman’Thul to create the Nightwell, protecting Suramar from the Sundering. But over ten thousand years later, the Legion’s arrival offered her no such recourse. She has cast her lot with the demons, hoping to once again use the power of the Nightwell—this time in a very different sense—to save her people.
The Font of Night
Gul’dan: The chain of events set in motion when Garrosh escaped to Draenor has continued, unbroken for all its twists and turns, leading to this very moment. Thwarted in Draenor, Gul’dan now stands on the precipice of achieving ultimate victory on behalf of his Legion masters. Standing atop the Nighthold, as the vortex of fel energy swirls in the skies overhead, the outcast orc warlock awaits his destiny.
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Published on 2017-01-03 03:52 PM
Yong Woo and Ben Brode on the Designer Insights Video SeriesWorld Boss - Flotsam
Flotsam is up this week, giving players a chance to win item level 860 loot and a Life Relic. Shaman also have a chance to get The Warmace of Shirvallah.
Weekly Bonus Event - Arena Skirmishes
Darkmoon Faire
The Darkmoon Faire is back in town! There are a few things it offers that you can take advantage of:
- New in Patch 7.1 - Galissa Sundew sells the Darkwater Skate for 500 x Darkmoon Daggermaw
- Take advantage of the profession quests that grant you +5 skill in a profession.
- Ride the carousel for the WHEE! buff grants a 10% increase to reputation and experience gains.
- Grab the Darkmoon Top Hat buff that grants a 10% increase to reputation and experience gains.
- Visit Professor Thaddeus Paleo to pick up Rank 2 and Rank 3 of the Darkmoon Card crafting recipes.
- You can upgrade the Darkmoon trinkets with Obliterum, just like other crafted items.
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Published on 2017-01-02 08:00 PM
Enchanted Fey Dragon Mount Giveaway
We are starting out the new year by giving away some mounts!
We are starting out the new year by giving away some mounts!
- The giveaway is for 10 x Enchanted Fey Dragon
- To enter the giveaway, just reply to this post! Make sure to mention if you play on US or EU servers in your reply.
- The giveaway will be closed on Sunday, January 8th at 11:59 PM EST and winners will be chosen randomly within five business days.
- Winners will be contacted by PM on the site. There is no email alert by default, you will need to log in and check your PMs.
- A note will be added to the top of the current news post when winners have been PMed.
- Winners have 72 hours to respond before another winner will be selected to replace them.
- This giveaway is open to residents of the US, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
- See the official rules for more details.
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Published on 2016-12-31 07:43 PM
Blizzard Celebrate 20 Years of Diablo - In-game events in all Blizzard Titles Hearthstone 2016 Year in ReviewRing in the New Year with a Grand Fireworks Display!
Armory Stats - Winter Veil Gifts
As we wait for the new year to arrive, we are taking a look back to see how many current players have the old Winter Veil gifts. For these stats, we defined current player as any player that had a Level 110 character that has logged in during the past two months.
Keep in mind that the number for this year isn't quite accurate yet, as you can still open gifts for a while. While we were gathering data, we noticed that only 83,990 players in our database have all 10 years of gifts!
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This Month in WoW - January 2017
It’s almost time to ring in the new year! In this edition of This Month in WoW, we share what’s coming for the month of January, take a brief look back on 2016, and ask you to share your Word of Warcraft plans for the New Year.
Time is Running Out! - Adopt Mischief and Support Make-A-Wish®
Time is running out to adopt this World of Warcraft® in-game pet from in in-game shop and the Battle.net Shop. You can also adopt the plush companion available in the Gear Store in support of Make-A-Wish. You have until December 31 for your purchase to go toward this great cause. Learn more on our post here.
Holidays
New Year’s Fireworks! [December 31- January 1]
Ring in the new year in Azeroth by heading to your favorite capital city to watch the fireworks displays which will begin at 6 pm PST and reoccur every hour on the hour. If you’re up for a little extra PvP, you may want to head toward Booty Bay where the guards have eschewed the town rules for the night.
Lunar Festival [ January 21- February 4]
Every year the druids of Moonglade hold a celebration of their city’s great triumph over an ancient evil. During the Lunar Festival, citizens of Azeroth have the opportunity to honor their elders by celebrating their sage wisdom, sharing in magnificent feasts, and of course… shooting firewoks!
2016 in Brief
2016 has been a great and terrible year for the citizens of Azeroth. The forces of the Horde and Alliance both managed to defend Draenor from the machinations of Gul’dan and his Legion allies within Hellfire Citadel, but in turn, the Burning Legion has set its sights once more on Azeroth. New heroes have arisen with the addition of the Demon Hunters who have joined in the fight to save Azeroth from the onslaught in the World of Warcraft:Legion expansion. The next chapters have yet to be told, but we know the heroes of Azeroth will rise to the challenge as each present themselves.
Fan Art
Artists from around the world have continued to share their amazing pieces of work with us and we wanted to take a moment to show off some of the amazing pieces they’ve created throughout the year.
We look forward to seeing what the talented World of Warcraft community will create next!
What’s Your 2017 WoW Resolution?
It’s that time again, in which we all take a look at our lives in Azeroth and make a resolution or two on what we plan to do in the year ahead. Whether it’s to help new players every third Friday, get that one Achievement you just haven’t gotten yet, or to take your Mythic Keystone difficulty even further, we want to know.
What’s your 2017 WoW Resolution? Share it with us in the comments below.
We hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year and look forward to another great year ahead!
Time is Running Out! - Adopt Mischief and Support Make-A-Wish®
Time is running out to adopt this World of Warcraft® in-game pet from in in-game shop and the Battle.net Shop. You can also adopt the plush companion available in the Gear Store in support of Make-A-Wish. You have until December 31 for your purchase to go toward this great cause. Learn more on our post here.
Holidays
New Year’s Fireworks! [December 31- January 1]
Ring in the new year in Azeroth by heading to your favorite capital city to watch the fireworks displays which will begin at 6 pm PST and reoccur every hour on the hour. If you’re up for a little extra PvP, you may want to head toward Booty Bay where the guards have eschewed the town rules for the night.
Lunar Festival [ January 21- February 4]
Every year the druids of Moonglade hold a celebration of their city’s great triumph over an ancient evil. During the Lunar Festival, citizens of Azeroth have the opportunity to honor their elders by celebrating their sage wisdom, sharing in magnificent feasts, and of course… shooting firewoks!
2016 in Brief
2016 has been a great and terrible year for the citizens of Azeroth. The forces of the Horde and Alliance both managed to defend Draenor from the machinations of Gul’dan and his Legion allies within Hellfire Citadel, but in turn, the Burning Legion has set its sights once more on Azeroth. New heroes have arisen with the addition of the Demon Hunters who have joined in the fight to save Azeroth from the onslaught in the World of Warcraft:Legion expansion. The next chapters have yet to be told, but we know the heroes of Azeroth will rise to the challenge as each present themselves.
Fan Art
Artists from around the world have continued to share their amazing pieces of work with us and we wanted to take a moment to show off some of the amazing pieces they’ve created throughout the year.
We look forward to seeing what the talented World of Warcraft community will create next!
What’s Your 2017 WoW Resolution?
It’s that time again, in which we all take a look at our lives in Azeroth and make a resolution or two on what we plan to do in the year ahead. Whether it’s to help new players every third Friday, get that one Achievement you just haven’t gotten yet, or to take your Mythic Keystone difficulty even further, we want to know.
What’s your 2017 WoW Resolution? Share it with us in the comments below.
We hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year and look forward to another great year ahead!
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