World of Warcraft News and Raiding Strategies

Character Services

• Fixed a bug that could cause player-characters to not receive the intended Renown and currencies when Boosted to level 80. Affected characters may need to log out and back into WoW to be granted missing items.

Delves

• Mercenary Acquisitionist's damage reduced, and Mercenary Acquisitionist no longer casts Borrow Power while the shield is active.

Dungeons and Raids

• Manaforge Omega
  
  • Fixed an issue with the raid skip that prevented the Manaforge Translocator located in The Shadow Docks from being clicked after any boss encounter was engaged.
  • Nexus-King Salhadaar
    
    • Banishment now targets fewer players in smaller group sizes.
    • Behead damage reduced in smaller group sizes.
    • Manaforged Titan, Nexus-Prince, and Shadowguard Reaper health reduced in smaller group sizes.
    • Developer's notes: These adjustments are aimed at reducing difficulty for small group sizes, with the greatest reductions applying to 10-player groups. These affect Raid Finder, Normal, and Heroic difficulties, with no change for 30-player groups or for Mythic.
  • Dimensius
    
    • Living Mass health reduced for smaller group sizes in Normal and Heroic difficulty.
    • Voidwarden health reduced for smaller group sizes in Normal and Heroic difficulty.
    • Nullbinder health reduced for smaller group sizes in Heroic difficulty.
    • Nullbinder health reduced by an additional 10% in Heroic difficulty for all group sizes.
    • Massive Smash now only knocks players vertically (was also horizontally) in Raid Finder and Story difficulty.
    • When any player engages Dimensius in Raid Finder difficulty, all other players in the immediate vicinity are now also transported to his location.
    • Followers should now help more reliably in Story difficulty.
    • Broken World no longer dismounts players in Story difficulty.
    • Dimensius no longer casts Supernova in Story difficulty.

Mists of Pandaria Classic

• Mogu’shan Vaults
  
  • Force of Nature from Balance, Guardian, and Feral Druids will now correctly be able to attack Elegon on Heroic difficulty.
  • Dancing Rune Weapon should now always correctly copy the Death Knight's abilities used against Elegon on Heroic difficulty.
• Druid
  
  • Balance
    
    • Arcane and Nature damage increase in Moonkin Form increased to 35% (was 25%).
• Rogue
  
  • Combat
    
    • Shallow Insight's damage increase raised to 20% (was 10%).
    • Moderate Insight's damage increase raised to 30% (was 20%).
    • Deep Insight's damage increase raised to 40% (was 30%).
• Warlock
  
  • Destruction Warlocks should no longer incorrectly lose their Embers on encounter start if they cast a non-Fire and Brimstone Immolate to pull the boss.

Hello testers! Legion Remix is back on the 11.2.5 PTR for testing. Please see the below with all the changes in this week’s build:

Legion Remix

• On PTR Only
  
  • Bronze Brannbeard now offers an option to skip to max level and the end of the Skies of Fire (phase 1) experience.
  • Bronze Brannbeard now offers more free gear and mementos.
  • Bronze Brannbeard now appears at Krasus’ Landing as well as the Infinite Bazaar.
• Xp
  
  • Added two Perfected Epoch Mementos (+10% Warband XP each) to introductory quest rewards.
  • Added two Perfected Epoch Mementos (+10% Warband XP each) for the first character in your Warband to reach level 40 and 80 respectively.
  • Increased the rate of Resonant Epoch Mementos (+1% Warband XP each) from Infinite Research quests.
  • At level 70, players now gain Moratari’s Infinite Wisdom, increasing XP gains by 250% permanently for that character.
  • Increased XP gained from raid bosses and Infinite Research raiding quests.
  • Heroic World Tier now increases XP gained from kills by 500% (was 100%).
• Rewards
  
  • Increased Bronze and Epoch Mementos from raid bosses.
  • Raid bosses now drop a number of Fragmented Mementos of Epoch Challenges based on their difficulty.
  • Quests can now drop an additional Corrupted Thorn of the Dream (and similar items in later phases).
  • Empowered enemies in the Heroic World Tier now have a chance to drop Corrupted Thorn of the Dream (and similar items in later phases).
  • Rares and Rare Elites now have a chance to drop Corrupted Thorn of the Dream (and similar items in later phases) on their first kill each day.
  • Significantly increased the rewards from completing the Withered Training scenario for the first time each day.
  • Added new quests “Infinite Research: Special Assignment” which are offered every 10 levels and provide 4 additional pieces of gear, of which 1 is guaranteed to be Epic.
  • Greatly increased Bronze earned from enemies in Heroic World Tier.
  • Increased drop rate of Epoch Mementos from enemies in Heroic World Tier.
• Combat
  
  • Significantly increased player power scaling relative to enemy scaling in Normal World Tier, Normal dungeons, and LFR raids.
    
    • Developers’ notes: These changes aim to increase the value provided from acquiring better gear and more artifact power.
  • The Limits Unbound artifact trait no longer diminishes in efficacy with subsequent ranks; this trait now grants a consistent level of power per rank for all ranks.
  • Reduced the cost to purchase your second active artifact ability by 20%.
  • Eternus’s Ambition now grants 20% class resource upon entering combat while under the effects of Nostwin’s Impatience.
• Dungeons and Raids
  
  • Greatly reduced overall enemy health by at least 40% and damage by at least 50% across all dungeons and raid difficulties.
  • Trial of Valor and its introductory questline are now included in the Skies of Fire phase.
  • The Bolstering affix now increases allies’ health by 10% (previously: increases allies’ damage by 20%).
• Heroic World Tier
  
  • Rares in the Heroic World Tier are now always empowered.
  • Significantly reduced the health of enemies summoned from Beacon of Chaos.
  • Increased the radius of Imperious by 25%.
  • Reduced the duration of suppressing Fel Raiser by 20%.
  • Reduced the damage of Corruption of the Engorged by 33%.
  • Increased the duration of Corruption of the Engorged by 66%.
  • Corruption of the Engorged is now magic-dispellable.
• Timewarped Obelisks
  
  • Offering of Brutality damage increased by 250%.
  • Offering of Brutality’s final explosion now deals an additional 10% damage for each stack of Brutality.
  • Offering of Restoration now also grants 20% Leech.
  • Significantly increased the damage and attention span of Offering of the Pact’s Fel Trickster.
  • Offering of the Void can now trigger from any ability (was only critical hits), deals 100% increased damage, and has a larger radius.
• Bug Fixes
  
  • Fixed an issue causing artifact traits to not scale appropriately for Warriors, Hunters, and Rogues; these classes should see a significant increase in power from artifact traits as a result.
  • Fixed an issue where keystone dungeon rewards did not scale proportionally to the increased difficulty.
  • Fixed an issue where Artifactium Sand was not dropping at the expected rate.
  • Fixed an issue where healing could cause more threat than intended.
  • Fixed an issue where leveling up would switch your flight style to Steady Flight.
  • Fixed an issue where leaving the timeline could cause excessive dislocation.
  • Fixed an issue where Eternus was not administering her own trials.
  • Fixed an issue where converting your Timerunner would give insufficiently powerful gear.
  • Fixed several issues where quest progression was blocked due to timeline shenanigans.
  • Fixed several issues with Druid travel forms.
  • Fixed many other miscellaneous issues.

Items

• The following D.I.S.C. Belt abilities have had their damage and stat effects reduced by 20%:
  
  • Charged Bolts
  • Critical Chain
  • Spark Burst
  • Static Charge
  • Electric Current
  • Charged Crystal

The first major content update to Mists of Pandaria Classic—Landfall—arrives the week of September 23, bringing with it war to Pandaria as the conflict between the Horde and Alliance erupts on the shores of the Krasarang Wilds, an invitation from Wrathion with an opportunity to earn Legendary items, a chance for those itching for a fight to join the Brawler's Guild for prestige, and more!

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War Has Come to Pandaria

With the mists parted and Pandaria revealed, the race to claim its power begins. Tensions between the Alliance and Horde heat up as both factions deploy their fleets to the shores of Krasarang Wilds. Players will help establish new bases, battle over resources, and earn favor with either Operation: Shieldwall or the Dominance Offensive through daily quests.

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New Scenarios

Landfall will usher in five thrilling scenarios to queue for:

• Alliance:
  
  • Lion's Landing: The Alliance base is under attack by the Horde. Work with SI:7 to defeat them.
• Horde:
  
  • Domination Point: The Alliance descends upon the base, hoping to nip Garrosh's fortifications in the bud. Show the enemy that your people are not easily taken advantage of by pushing them off the beach.
• Both Factions:
  
  • Assault on Zan'vess: Break the defenses of Zan'vess and recover the invaluable Mantid weapons. You can't step on these bugs.
  • A Little Patience: The blessed Temple of the Red Crane is the ancestral home of Chi-Ji, the celestial embodiment of hope. From within the temple's ornate halls, the Red Crane wings out to oppose the despair that spreads through the murky Krasarang Wilds.
  • Dagger in the Dark: Aid Vol'jin in investigating a mysterious source of power... and defend him from attempts on his life.

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Step into the Ring with Brawler's Guild

Underground fighting rings have sprung up in Stormwind and Orgrimmar, inviting those itching for a fight to test their mettle for bragging rights. Test your skills in the Brawler's Guild, facing off against bosses in one-on-one arena battles. Watch others take on encounters or challenge yourself!

• Ranks: 1–7
• Bosses: 28

Entry into the Brawler's Guild is by invitation-only, so you'll need to acquire a Blood-Soaked Invitation. They can be found on the Black Market Auction house, sent from somebody already in the guild, and occasionally drop from killing certain Horde and Alliance NPCs in Krasarang Wilds. Horde players can make their way to Brawl'gar Arena in Orgrimmar's Valley of Honor, while Alliance members should head to Bizmo's Brawlpub, located on the lower level of the Deeprun Tram in Stormwind. Once you arrive, sign up for a fight by speaking with a Bouncer.

As your Brawler's Guild rank increases, unlock rewards and activities within the Brawler's Guild.

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A Word with Wrathion

The next chapter of the Legendary questline will begin—and Wrathion has taken a keen interest in the escalating war between the Alliance and Horde in the events along the coast of the Krasarang Wilds. Those who have aided the Black Prince in the past will now have new quests to complete as they advance Wrathion's agenda for Pandaria and their own progress toward Legendary power.

• Reputation Required: Black Prince – Revered
• Prerequisites: Complete "Breath of the Black Prince", unlock Domination Point/Lion's Landing.
• Reward: Eye of the Black Prince, which adds a prismatic socket to any Sha-Touched weapon.

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New to Mists of Pandaria Classic with Landfall

Alt-Friendly Leveling and Reputation Gains

Leveling and reputation farming just got a whole lot easier in Landfall. The Blacktalon Quartermaster now sells a Grand Commendation once you hit Revered with the Black Prince. Use it, and every character on your account will earn bonus reputation with the faction.

Leveling from 85–90 has been supercharged, with the experience boost jumping from 10% to 65% meaning less grind and more time diving into endgame content.

PvP Levels Up

The growing conflict between the Horde and Alliance has spread across Azeroth. At level 90, mighty combatants can now rise to the challenge and queue for epic conflicts waging in Wintergrasp and Tol Barad.

The Group Finder now includes a dedicated PvP section with full cross-realm support, making it easier than ever to find matches. Honor and Conquest vendors have returned to their original locations on the Serpent's Spine. Each Arena Ladder bracket now awards its own set of achievements for Gladiator and Malevolent Gladiator. For example, if you are Malevolent Gladiator in 3v3 and Gladiator in 2v2, you will now get two Achievements—one that says Malevolent Gladiator (2v2) and another for Gladiator (3v3). Players who dominate and miraculously obtain Malevolent Gladiator in 2v2, 3v3, and 5v5 in a single season earn the brand-new "Undisputed Gladiator" title.

Gear Upgrades

Want your gear to hit harder? Landfall introduces item upgrades for both PvE and PvP gear, letting you boost your favorite pieces by several item levels. Just bring your currency to the Ethereal merchant in your Pandaria capital and power up your loadout.

Here's how it works:

• PvE Upgrades:
  
  • PvE Epic Gear: Upgrade by 4 item levels for 1000 Justice Points (instead of 250 Valor). Fully upgrading takes 2000 Justice instead of 500 Valor, as you can upgrade twice, giving you more flexibility without burning precious Valor.
  • Dungeon Rare Gear: Upgrade by 8 item levels for 750 Justice Points.
  • Players can convert their Valor Points into Justice Points at a rate of 1:4 by using the new Commendation of Justice purchased from Commander Oxheart at Niuzao Temple for 125 Valor and granting 500 Justice (550 after the universal 10% Justice Increase).
• PvP Upgrades:
  
  • PvP Epic Gear: Upgrade by 4 item levels for 1000 Honor Points (previously 750 Conquest). Fully upgrading now costs 2000 Honor instead of 1500 Conquest, as you can upgrade this gear twice.
  • PvP Rare Gear: Upgrade by 8 item levels for only 750 Honor Points (down from 1500).
  • Players may now convert their Conquest Points into Honor Points at a rate of 1:4 by using the new Commendation of Honor. Purchased from each faction's Conquest vendors located on the Serpent's Spine for 125 Conquest, and grants 500 Honor (550 after the 10% Honor Increase).

You will be able to gear multiple specs more easily and won't feel locked into a single one.

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Kick Your Graphics Up a Notch

Just like we did in Cataclysm Classic, the Landfall content update will also include a way for players to turn on High-Definition Textures as an option, which will provide enhanced visual fidelity to many new Mists of Pandaria textures in the game. This update allows for a revitalized game world while preserving the Classic aesthetics of the game.

You'll be able to activate this option in-game by selecting Menu, then System, then Graphics. In Battle.net, click Options (next to "Play"), then Modify Install, then HD Textures.

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Pack Light and Take a Portal Instead

Barnaby Fletcher, a mage hailing from Dalaran and hard on his luck, has found a new home in Pandaria.

He occasionally visits Halfhill Market to peddle Portal Shards (and take advantage of the Tillers' hospitality), a new type of seed. Portal Shards grow into consumable items that can be used to open a single-use portal from Sunsong Ranch to a major faction city.

“Chaotic arcane energy crystalized from high-traffic portals. The soil of Sunsong Ranch will stabilize this energy, yielding a shard that can be broken on the farm to open a one-shot portal to a major city.”

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Ready yourselves, champions! Mists of Pandaria Classic: Landfall will deliver epic battles on war-torn beaches, intense arena showdowns, and powerful gear upgrades to help you conquer the wilds of Pandaria!