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by Published on 2025-08-16 03:32 AM

WoW Hotfixes - August 15, 2025
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Dungeons
  • Halls of Atonement
    • Inquisitor Sigar
      • Display of Power's damage radius reduced to 5 yards (was 10 yards).
    • Manifestation of Envy
      • Movement speed reduced by 42%.
      • Melee attacks can no longer critically hit players.
    • Lord Chamberlain
      • Erupting Torment impact radius reduced from 14 yards to 10 yards, and damage reduced by 22%.
  • Operation: Floodgate
    • Resolved a Swampface issue where Razorchoke Vines could get stuck on players after the fight ended.
  • Priory of the Sacred Flame
    • Fixed an issue where players would become phased out when entering the fountain near Captain Dailcry.
  • Tazavesh, the Veiled Market
    • Addressed an issue where Unstable Goods can fail to grant player the Throw Package ability during the Mailroom Mayhem encounter.
  • Tazavesh, Streets of Wonder
    • Timer increased to 34 minutes (was 32 minutes).
    • The Grand Menagerie
      • Alcruux's health reduced by 16%.
      • Achillite's health reduced by 16%.
      • Venza's health reduced by 16%.
    • Commander Zo'far
      • Shock Mines' duration reduced to 24 seconds (was 36 seconds) and ability cooldown increased by 100%.
      • Lethal Force's damage-over-time effect reduced to 3 seconds (was 5 seconds).
    • Myza's Oasis
      • Zo'gron's Final Warning updated: now pulses Arcane damage every 1 second until the shield is broken.
      • Final Warning's shield reduced by 10%.
      • Brawling Patron's Throw Drink damage reduced by 50%.
    • Bazaar Overseer
      • Pierce's damage vulnerability debuff value reduced from 20% to 10%.

Items
  • Pyrite Infuser, Mjolnir Runestone, Wrathstone, Eye of the Broodmother, Living Flame, and Elemental Focus Stone effects decreased by 5%.

Renown
  • Fixed an issue causing players to sometimes start from Rank 0 with the Manaforge Vandals instead of Rank 1. Affected players have been granted the missing Renown to allow them to reach Rank 2 this week.
by Published on 2025-08-15 10:04 PM

World of Warcraft: Midnight Alpha - Encrypted Build 12.0.0.62596
An encrypted build has been shipped for Midnight Alpha. Note that datamining is not possible yet. The War Within hit wowdev on December 12, 2023, started alpha testing on April 17, 2024, went into public beta on June 5, 2024, and was released on August 26, 2024.

It's likely that Midnight will not follow the same timeline. We may find out more at Gamescom next week.

by Published on 2025-08-15 09:27 PM

Upcoming Class Tuning - August 19
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
With the beginning of Season 3 raiding, dungeons, and PvP, we very quickly saw data that supported making tuning adjustments to a number of classes that are over- and under-performing. These adjustments will be implemented with scheduled weekly maintenance in each region (August 19 in this region).

Classes

  • Mage
    • Fire
      • All damage dealt increased by 4%.
      • Flamestrike damage increased by 8%.
  • Paladin
    • Retribution
      • All damage increased by 5%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
  • Warlock
    • Affliction
      • All damage dealt reduced by 3%. Does not affect PvP.
  • Warrior
    • Arms
      • All damage dealt increased by 8%. Does not apply to PvP combat.

Player versus Player

  • The 2-piece bonus from equipping Gladiator’s Medallion and Gladiator’s Emblem now grants an additional 5% stamina in PvP combat.
    • Developers’ note: This is intended to slightly increase the time it takes to kill an enemy in PvP combat, to give players more time to react to incoming burst.
  • Death Knight
    • Anti-Magic Zone reduces magic damage taken by 30% in PvP combat (was 15%)
    • Frost
      • Deathbringer: Reaper’s Mark damage reduced by 25% in PvP combat.
    • Unholy
      • Death Coil damage reduced by 10% in PvP combat.
  • Druid
    • Balance
      • Whirling Stars reduces Celestial Alignment or Incarnation: Chosen of Elune duration by 30% in PvP combat (was 20%).
      • Damage of spells and abilities reduced by 4% in PvP combat.
  • Mage
    • Frostfire: Frostfire Bolt damage reduced by 13% in PvP combat.
    • Frostfire: Isothermic Core’s Comet Storm is called down at 150% effectiveness in PvP combat (was 200%).
    • Arcane
      • Sunfury: Arcane Soul now increases the damage of Arcane Barrage by 5% per stack in PvP (was 15%).
    • Fire
      • Hyperthermia’s stacking damage bonus to Pyroblast and Flamestrike reduced to 5% per stack in PvP combat (was 15%).
  • Rogue
    • Fatebound: Fatebound Coin (Tails) and Lucky Coin damage reduced by 33% in PvP combat.
by Published on 2025-08-15 07:01 AM

Patch 11.2.5 PTR - Build 62554 Models
There were a ton of items added in the latest PTR build. You can check out the full list here. You can also see the new mounts added here. We're highlighting some of them below.

Legion Remix Class Mounts


You can earn a Fel version of your class mount by leveling to 80 in Legion Remix. You'll also be able to purchase them from a vendor for Bronze.


Name Reward
Timerunner: Death Knight Reach level 80 with a Death Knight in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Demon Hunter Reach level 80 with a Demon Hunter in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Druid Reach level 80 with a Druid in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Hunter Reach level 80 with a Hunter in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Mage Reach level 80 with a Mage in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Monk Reach level 80 with a Monk in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Paladin Reach level 80 with a Paladin in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Priest Reach level 80 with a Priest in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Rogue Reach level 80 with a Rogue in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Shaman Reach level 80 with a Shaman in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Warlock Reach level 80 with a Warlock in Legion: Remix.
Timerunner: Warrior Reach level 80 with a Warrior in Legion: Remix.


Winter Sets


These winter sets may appear in the December Trading Post. Each set has a variant with and without the extra large shoulders.


Level Type Slot Name Model Viewer
1Other [PH] Ensemble: The Teal Winter Collection
1Other [PH] Ensemble: The Icy Winter Collection
1Other [PH] Ensemble: The Orange Winter Collection
1Other [PH] Ensemble: The Purple Winter Collection


Winter Hats


Your character will be spoiled for choice this winter with all of the new hats!


Level Type Slot Name Model Viewer
1CosmeticHead Midnight Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Azure Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Sepia Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Grassy Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Cloudy Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Deep Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Camo Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Brick Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Lively Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Faded Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Carrot Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Rosy Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Plum Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Crimson Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Violet Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Aquatic Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Snowy Winter Hat
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1CosmeticHead Sunny Winter Hat
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Day of the Dead Masks


In addition to the full masks, items were added for the two pieces individually.


Level Type Slot Name Model Viewer
1CosmeticHead Marigold Remembrance Veil
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1CosmeticHead Starflower Remembrance Veil
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1CosmeticHead Lotus Remembrance Veil
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1CosmeticHead Orchid Remembrance Veil
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1CosmeticHead Heartblossom Remembrance Veil
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1CosmeticHead Lotus Deathmask
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1CosmeticHead Marigold Deathmask
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1CosmeticHead Starflower Deathmask
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1CosmeticHead Orchid Deathmask
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1CosmeticHead Heartblossom Deathmask
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1CosmeticHead Heartblossom Crown of the Dead
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1CosmeticHead Orchid Crown of the Dead
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1CosmeticHead Lotus Crown of the Dead
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1CosmeticHead Starflower Crown of the Dead
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1CosmeticHead Marigold Crown of the Dead
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Misc Creatures


There are a handful of new creature models in Patch 11.2.5.



Backpacks


Several new backpack models were added in this build. One of them is even a pot lid!






Level Type Slot Name Model Viewer
1BackBack Sturdy Wearable Pot Lid
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1BackBack Battered Wearable Pot Lid
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1BackBack Wearable Copper Pot Lid
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1BackBack Used Wearable Pot Lid
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1BackBack Green Bountiful Backpack
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1BackBack Orange Bountiful Backpack
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1BackBack Purple Bountiful Backpack
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1BackBack White Bountiful Backpack
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1BackBack Steel Food Fanatic Backpack
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1BackBack Golden Food Fanatic Backpack
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1BackBack Bronze Food Fanatic Backpack
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1BackBack Silver Food Fanatic Backpack
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1BackBack Blistering Hot Portable Bakery
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1BackBack Hot and Fresh Portable Bakery
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1BackBack Piping Hot Portable Bakery
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1BackBack Red Hot Portable Bakery
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Quivers


Lots of color variations of a few quiver models were added in this build.



Level Type Slot Name Model Viewer
1BackBack Trapper's Black Quiver
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1BackBack Trapper's Blue Quiver
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1BackBack Trapper's Brown Quiver
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1BackBack Trapper's Dark Brown Quiver
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1BackBack Trapper's Frost Quiver
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1BackBack Trapper's Light Brown Quiver
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1BackBack Trapper's Red Quiver
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1BackBack Trapper's Purple Quiver
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1BackBack Tideskorn Hunter's Forest Quiver
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1BackBack Tideskorn Hunter's Wine-Dark Quiver
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1BackBack Tideskorn Hunter's Brightsea Quiver
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1BackBack Shadow's Rage Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Sunwell's Legacy Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Legendary Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Fabled Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Forest's Rage Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Vindictive Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Vengeful Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Royal Blue Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack North Sea Blue Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Sunset Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Eversong Classic Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Bright Blue Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Shadowy Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Sunrise Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Royal Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Valorous Red Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Valorous Purple Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Valorous Green Windrunner Quiver
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1BackBack Valorous Blue Windrunner Quiver
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Food Weapon Transmogs


Patch 11.2.5 also adds a good number of weapon transmogs that are food items, such as bread, ribs, knives, spoons, forks, corn, carrots, and more.




Level Type Slot Name Model Viewer
1Off HandOff Hand Steaming Pot of Stew
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1Off HandOff Hand Weathered Pot of Stew
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1Off HandOff Hand Copper Pot of Stew
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1Off HandOff Hand Stolen Pot of Stew
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Bunch of Yellow Carrots
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Bunch of Purple Carrots
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Bunch of Pink Carrots
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Bunch of Orange Carrots
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Ears of Orange Corn
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Ears of Purple Corn
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Ears of White Corn
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Ears of Yellow Corn
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Bunch of Green Chile
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Bunch of Orange Chile
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Bunch of Red Chile
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1Off HandOff Hand Offhand Bunch of Yellow Chile
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1One-handed AxeOne Hand Smoked Rib Surprise
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1One-handed AxeOne Hand Smoked Rib Rack
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1One-handed AxeOne Hand Smoked Rib Leftovers
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1One-handed AxeOne Hand Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Ribs
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Bunch of Orange Carrots
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Bunch of Pink Carrots
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Bunch of Purple Carrots
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Bunch of Yellow Carrots
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Bunch of Green Chile
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Bunch of Orange Chile
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Bunch of Red Chile
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Bunch of Yellow Chile
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Ears of Orange Corn
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Ears of Purple Corn
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Ears of White Corn
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1One-handed MaceOne Hand Ears of Yellow Corn
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1PolearmTwo Hand Big Gold Spoon
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1PolearmTwo Hand Big Steel Spoon
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1PolearmTwo Hand Big Blue Spoon
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1PolearmTwo Hand Big Fancy Spoon
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1PolearmTwo Hand Big Bronze Fork
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1PolearmTwo Hand Big Gold Fork
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1PolearmTwo Hand Big Iron Fork
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1PolearmTwo Hand Big Silver Fork
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1Two-handed SwordTwo Hand Well-Used Great Steak Knife
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1Two-handed SwordTwo Hand Used Great Steak Knife
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1Two-handed SwordTwo Hand Dull Great Steak Knife
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1Two-handed SwordTwo Hand Pristine Great Steak Knife
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1DaggerOne Hand Unfathomably Stale Bread
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1DaggerOne Hand Stale Mulgore Spice Bread
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1DaggerOne Hand Months Old Sourdough Bread
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1DaggerOne Hand Ancient Thirteen Grain Loaf
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Nightborne Shoulders


Patch 11.2.5 also adds some classic Nightborne style shoulders.

Level Type Slot Name Model Viewer
1ClothShoulders Suramar Arcanist's Mantle
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1ClothShoulders Duskwatch Manablade's Mantle
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by Published on 2025-08-15 01:47 AM

WoW Hotfixes - August 14, 2025
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Achievements
  • Addressed an issue where Keystone Hero: Tazavesh, the Veiled Market was not earned upon completing both Tazavesh: Streets of Wonder and Tazavesh: So'leah's Gambit in a +10 or higher within the time limit.
  • Addressed an issue where the Keystone Hero achievement is not granted upon completion of a +10 or higher keystone in Halls of Atonement within the time limit.

Delves
  • Fixed an issue where some Delve rewards would be awarded at an incorrect item level.
  • Fixed an issue where completing a Bountiful Delve would not grant any progress toward Delver's Journey.
  • Kriegval’s Rest
    • Exiting the Ethereal Routing Station via the Ethereal Portal will now always spawn the corresponding entrance portal.

Items and Rewards
  • Timewalking Raids (including the Timewalking quest cache) no longer drop cloaks.
  • Fixed an issue where armor converted with the Catalyst could be ineligible for Conqueror's Astral Varnish and Conqueror's Astral Lacquer.
  • Disabled “The Fate of the Devoured” Warband background, to fix an error that could cause the game to crash. This will return after it is fixed.
  • Great Vault rewards unlocked from defeating bosses in Manaforge Omega will scale in item-level based on the hardest boss killed that week per difficulty.
    • Developers’ notes: For example, defeating all eight bosses on Heroic difficulty would cause any items offered from earlier bosses to scale to 4/6 Hero as dropped from Nexus-King Salhadaar and Dimensius, the All-Devouring. If two Mythic raid bosses were also defeated to unlock one Mythic raid reward, that item would still be limited to 2/6 Myth, etc.

Dugeons
  • Addressed an issue causing the Group Finder to default a Tazavesh: So'leah's Gambit group to Tazavesh: Streets of Wonder.
  • Eco-Dome Al'dani
    • Addressed an issue causing A'wazj to unintentionally reset.
  • Tazavesh, the Veiled Market
    • Hyperlight Bolt and Brackish Bolt now target random players.
    • Addressed an issue where items in Tazavesh's bazaar event can sometimes become uninteractable.
    • Addressed an issue where Zo'gron can skip his second Final Warning cast if the health threshold was reached during the first cast.

K’aresh
  • Addressed an issue causing creatures near Reshanor to have their vision obscured.

Mists of Pandaria Classic
  • Galleon now respawns every 30 minutes (was 1-2 hours).
  • Avatar of the August Celestial's vendor lists cleaned up substantially.
    • Developers’ notes: Players should no longer see armor pieces that do not correspond to their best armor type, or items that provide a primary stat that none of their class specializations utilize
  • Celestial Dungeons
    • Clearing a dungeon on Celestial difficulty now rewards the Heroic achievement.
    • Blessing of Niuzao: Oxen Fortitude Strength, Agility, and Intellect per stack increased to 5%, now lasts 45 seconds, and can proc every 2 seconds.
    • Blessing of Xuen: Xuen's Ferocity scaling with Attack Power increased, and the damage loss per jump reduced to 5% per jump (was 25%).
    • Blessing of Yu'lon: Serpent's Jadefire periodic damage reduced and its scaling with Spell Power increased.
    • Blessing of Chi-Ji: Blazing Song periodic damage reduced and its scaling per Spell Power increased.
    • The visual for Blazing Song has been color shifted to green to make its intended behavior more clear.

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