Tag Death Knight

John Barrymore April 19, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has announced upcoming changes to the Death Knight talent trees in The War Within Alpha. The goals include reducing resource flooding, improving build diversity, and exploring unique gameplay experiences for each spec. Changes will be made to abilities such as Breath of Sindragosa, Rune of Hysteria, and Festering Wounds.
John Barrymore April 19, 2024 3 minutes
Get a sneak peek at the Death Knight Tier Set appearances coming in Season 1 of The War Within. Discover the unique designs and styles of the Tier Sets available from the Nerub'ar Palace Raid, featuring a thrilling battle against Queen Ansurek. Stay tuned for updates on the Tier Set bonuses!
John Barrymore April 13, 2024 3 minutes
In this blog post, the author explores the introduction of Death Knight Gregory, a surprising character encountered by Paladins during a Phase 3 Rune questline. Despite serving Arthas, Gregory has regained his free will and believes that mortals need to become undead in order to stand against cosmic threats like the Burning Legion. The post also speculates on the possibility of playable Death Knights in the future.
John Barrymore April 13, 2024 3 minutes
In the blog post, we explore the cosmetic rewards available in the Timerunning Pandaria of Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7. Players can now obtain recolored versions of the class-specific three-piece armor set and weapon arsenals from the Trading Post by completing specific Timerunning meta achievements. This provides players with more options and flexibility in earning these sets.
John Barrymore March 31, 2024 5 minutes
In this blog post, our Frost Death Knight guide writer provides an early review of the Rider of the Apocalypse Death Knight Hero Talents that will be introduced in the upcoming expansion. While the concept of being a champion of the Four Horsemen sounds exciting, the gameplay aspect of these Hero Talents falls short, lacking interactivity and relying heavily on random summons. The author hopes for changes to grant more control over when the horsemen spawn and enhance the fantasy of being a Rider
John Barrymore March 30, 2024 8 minutes
This blog post provides an early review of the Deathbringer Death Knight Hero Talents coming in the Blizzard's The War Within expansion for World of Warcraft. The post explores the new talent tree and how it integrates with the existing Frost gameplay, offering insights into the gameplay mechanics and potential impacts on damage output.
John Barrymore March 29, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, our Unholy Death Knight guide writer provides an early review of the Rider of the Apocalypse Death Knight Hero Talents in the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft. The post highlights the thematic gameplay offered by the talents but also addresses some major issues with the core Unholy toolkit. It also discusses the rotational impacts and provides final thoughts on the talent tree.
John Barrymore March 23, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has revealed a sneak peek at the new Hero Talent Trees coming with The War Within expansion for World of Warcraft. This blog post provides an early review of the Deathbringer Death Knight Hero Talents, discussing the abilities and gameplay mechanics of the tree. The post also highlights the benefits and potential concerns with the new talent system.
John Barrymore February 04, 2024 18 minutes
In this blog post, the author takes a retrospective look at the Unholy Death Knight specialization in World of Warcraft's Dragonflight expansion. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Unholy talent tree, the lack of player engagement with the spec's pets, and the diminishing utility of Death Grip. The author also shares their hopes for the spec's future evolution with the upcoming War Within expansion.
John Barrymore February 01, 2024 18 minutes
In this blog post, the writer reflects on the journey of the Blood Death Knight spec in the Dragonflight expansion and expresses their hopes for its evolution in the upcoming War Within expansion. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the spec, the lack of impactful changes, and the need for a more coherent vision and engaging talent options. The writer emphasizes the functional nature of the spec and its ability to withstand various challenges but highlights the shallow depth and lack of
John Barrymore January 26, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the journey of Frost Death Knights in the Dragonflight expansion and discusses the spec's potential for improvement in the upcoming War Within expansion. It explores the challenges faced by Frost Death Knights in terms of talent tree design, lack of flexibility in talent points, and the need for a more distinct and impactful gameplay experience. The post concludes with suggestions for changes that could enhance the Frost Death Knight spec.
John Barrymore January 09, 2024 4 minutes
Explore the four generations of Death Knights in World of Warcraft, from their origins and creation by Gul'dan and Ner'zhul to their transformation under Arthas Menethil and Bolvar Fordragon. Learn how each generation differs and how they can be encountered in-game, including boss battles and storylines. Discover the intriguing lore behind these powerful undead warriors and their role in the ongoing conflicts of Azeroth.
John Barrymore December 18, 2023 4 minutes
In an interview with game developers, Lead Combat Designer Jade Martin and Game Producer George Velev, details are shared about the upcoming San'layn Hero Talents for Blood and Unholy Death Knights. The interview highlights the goal of Hero Talents, new options for pet summoning and disease builds, and concerns about talent convolution and repetitive gameplay.
John Barrymore September 19, 2023 18 minutes
The blog post discusses the newly revealed Dragonflight Season 3 Tier Set bonuses for all classes and specializations in Patch 10.2 PTR. The post provides initial impressions and insights from Death Knight Guide Writers on the tier set bonuses, breaking down the implementation, relative strength, and gameplay implications for Death Knights in particular. It also includes first impressions and analysis of the set bonuses for Frost and Unholy Death Knights, highlighting the impact on gameplay and