Tag Raid

John Barrymore April 26, 2024 2 minutes
The blog post discusses the changes in Dragonflight Season 4 compared to Shadowlands. Instead of a quest, players will loot Antique Bronze Bullion from Awakened raid bosses to purchase weapons, trinkets, and cantrip items. The post also highlights the rolling cap catch-up mechanic and the availability of new vendors and cosmetic weapon appearances.
John Barrymore April 25, 2024 2 minutes
This blog post discusses a bug with residual damage spells in Awakened Raids, causing them to deal significantly less damage than expected. The bug affects certain items and abilities, making Evokers and Rogues particularly affected. The post provides details on the bug and its impact on gameplay, especially for guilds aiming for Mythic progression.
John Barrymore April 25, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post discusses a bug in Awakened Raids that affects residual damage spells, causing them to deal significantly less damage than expected. Evokers and Rogues are particularly affected by this bug, which can have implications for Tier Loot decisions, especially for guilds aiming for Mythic. The post explores the issue and its impact on gameplay.
John Barrymore April 22, 2024 4 minutes
Team Liquid and Raider.IO have partnered to sponsor the Mythic+ Charity Pro-Am charity event, raising awareness and funds for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in gaming. The event features 6 Mythic+ Dungeon teams competing to complete the highest key in 5 hours, with a $20,000 prize pool donated to various charities.
tags: raids PvP Mythic+
John Barrymore April 21, 2024 7 minutes
The blog post discusses the various consumables available in The War Within, including potions, flasks, weapon oils, enchantments, jewel settings, engineering items, and leatherworking drums. It highlights the updates and additions to these consumables, as well as their effects and usage in different scenarios such as raids, PvP, and Mythic +.
tags: raids PvP Mythic+
John Barrymore April 19, 2024 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the recent announcement by Blizzard regarding Dragonflight Season 4. It highlights how the decision to have all Dragonflight raids Awakened starting from June 4th will limit players' opportunities to overgear raids and obtain certain rewards. The post also speculates on the possibility of a different Awakened system compared to the Fated system in Shadowlands.
John Barrymore April 19, 2024 6 minutes
The blog post discusses the Dragonflight Season 4 Patch Notes for World of Warcraft. It highlights the new content and updates coming to the game, including details on bullion acquisition and the raid rotation. Players can expect new dungeons, raids, PvP season, and powerful rewards in Season 4.
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 18, 2024 2 minutes
Get a sneak peek at the Rogue Tier Set appearances coming in Season 1 of The War Within, featuring armor connected by cloth wrappings, glowing obscured faces, and Ethereal elements. While the Tier Set bonuses are still a mystery, stay tuned for updates on these unique and stylish armor sets.
John Barrymore April 18, 2024 3 minutes
Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Evoker Tier Set appearances in Season 1 of The War Within. Featuring a new raid, Nerub'ar Palace, and a battle with Queen Ansurek, this post highlights the unique plate armor and fiery aesthetic of the Deathwing-themed set. Stay tuned for updates on set bonuses and more!
John Barrymore April 18, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post features an interview with George Velev and Andrew Desousa discussing various topics related to the War Within, including Mythic+ Affixes, Augmentation Evoker, Raid Buffs, and difficult Mythic bosses. The interview provides insights into the team's thoughts and plans for these aspects of the game.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has announced that Heroic Week will be returning in The War Within, after its removal sparked controversy among players. The decision to reintroduce the week-long period, in which Mythic raids and full loot pool of Mythic+ were unavailable, aims to address concerns about power differentials, class tuning, and the intense race to be world first.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has announced the return of Heroic Week in The War Within, after its removal caused mixed reactions. This week-long period will allow players to gear up for Mythic raids and Mythic+ without arbitrary caps, but has also raised concerns about power differentials and lack of class tuning. Ultimately, the reintroduction of Heroic Week aims to provide a fair and balanced early access period for all players.
John Barrymore April 14, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post explores the issue of loot distribution in the 20-player Sunken Temple raid in WoW Classic. Players have noticed a decrease in the number of loot drops, leading to discussions on social media platforms and forums. The development team has responded, stating their intention to provide diverse loot options from different content types in future Phases.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post discusses the datamined return of raid buff scrolls, such as Mystic Touch, Chaos Brand, and various other buffs, in Patch 10.2.7 PTR. The author speculates that these scrolls might be reintroduced for Timerunning raids, where smaller raid groups may be used.
John Barrymore April 05, 2024 7 minutes
Blizzard may be making adjustments to the Sunken Temple raid in WoW Classic, as it has proven to be one of the most challenging raids to clear. Guilds are utilizing mage-focused compositions to speed up their progression, and world first rankings are still being contested. From Atal'alrion to the Shade of Eranikus, this blog post provides an overview of each boss encounter and the strategies used by top guilds to secure kills.
John Barrymore April 02, 2024 3 minutes
Gear Up Wisely: A Guide to Phase 3 Raiding and PvP in Season of Discovery Discover whether it's necessary to chase Best-in-Slot gear before diving into Phase 3 raiding, as raids in this season aren't designed to be gear checks. Find out if Gnomeregan gear is sufficient and learn about quest rewards and PvP gear options to consider before reaching level 50.
John Barrymore March 19, 2024 2 minutes
The blog post discusses the return of the Dinar currency in Dragonflight Season 4, which serves as a form of bad luck protection for raid loot. While the details of how players will acquire the currency are unknown, it is speculated that it will be earned through a weekly quest. The post also clarifies that the Dinar system was not considered too generous in a previous season of the game.
John Barrymore February 27, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has revealed that Molten Core and a yet-to-be-announced level 50 raid in Season of Discovery will be 20-player size raids, deviating from their initial plan for 40-player raids. This change is meant to bridge the gap between 10-player and 40-player raids, potentially introducing new raid content and mechanics.
John Barrymore February 20, 2024 3 minutes
Blog Post Summary: The blog post discusses an issue with the Gnomeregan Raid Lockout in World of Warcraft Classic. Some players were unable to reset their lockout properly during maintenance, causing confusion and inconvenience. Blizzard is currently investigating the issue and has implemented a fix that requires players to log out for several minutes for the raid lock to reset correctly. Gnomeregan will now have the same reset schedule as Blackfathom Deeps, occurring every 3 days.
John Barrymore February 20, 2024 2 minutes
In this blog post, it is revealed that there is an issue with the Gnomeregan Raid Lockout in WoW Classic, causing some players to be unable to reset. Blizzard is aware of the problem and is currently investigating, with hopes of implementing a fix soon. Additionally, the post discusses the change in lockout timers for certain raids and clarifies that the Gnomeregan raid will now reset on the same day as Blackfathom Deeps.
John Barrymore February 08, 2024 5 minutes
The blog post explores the rise of professional raiders in the world of competitive gaming, particularly focusing on the differences between western and eastern guilds. It delves into the financial aspects, sponsorships, and the acceptance of piloted sales in the eastern gaming culture. The post also discusses the retirement of the prestigious Chinese raiding guild Skyline and the uncertain future for its members as the eastern raiding landscape changes.
Undermoroz February 07, 2024 2 minutes
This blog post provides a detailed overview of the exciting new features in World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery Phase 2, including the Gnomeregan Raid, new class runes, and the PvP event in Stranglethorn Vale. Discover all the latest improvements and additions that are set to enhance your WoW experience.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post discusses the item sets and bonuses discovered through datamining for the Gnomeregan raid in Phase 2 of the Season of Discovery. The post provides a breakdown of the cloth, leather, mail, and plate sets, including their set bonuses and individual item names.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 2 minutes
The blog post discusses the details of the lockouts in the Gnomeregan raid during Season of Discovery Phase 2. It explains that there will be a longer lockout period for the first two weeks to accommodate hardcore players, allowing them to raid right away after reaching level 40. This compromise aims to prevent slower levelers from missing out on too many lockouts.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 4 minutes
Phase 2 of WoW Classic Season of Discovery introduces a new 10-player raid dungeon called Gnomeregan, with six bosses and exciting new loot, including weapons, armor, toys, and item sets. The dungeon also offers a new world buff and a profession quest chain for crafting more powerful items. Players will have the opportunity to acquire elusive items through vendor tokens, providing options for customization and enhancing gameplay.
John Barrymore January 10, 2024 6 minutes
Why is Mythic Amidrassil So Hard? Exploring the challenging mechanics and high wipe counts of the last three bosses in the Mythic Amidrassil raid. The blog post discusses the punishing one-shot raid mechanics and compares them to previous raids, questioning their frequency and impact on the overall raid experience.
John Barrymore January 09, 2024 4 minutes
Discover the excitement of Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking with this week's Dragonflight Bonus Event! Take on the challenge of Timewalking dungeons and the Ulduar raid, where Yogg-Saron awaits. Earn valuable rewards, including transmog sets and pets, while experiencing the thrill of this nostalgic event.
John Barrymore January 08, 2024 3 minutes
Discover how players are utilizing Nymue's Unraveling Spindle trinket to pull mobs from any range, regardless of Line-of-Sight. This newfound strategy proves valuable in Mythic+ dungeons, allowing for combined pulls and faster clears. Find out more about this game-changing tech in Murazond's Rise and its potential applications in other areas.
John Barrymore December 13, 2023 4 minutes
Learn how to effectively time your cooldowns in World of Warcraft raids with the help of Lorrgs.IO. This popular website now allows players to import cooldown timers into raid tools notes, providing reminders in-game for the optimal use of important abilities. While the information may not be exact for every player, it serves as a valuable reference and teaching tool for mastering boss encounters.
John Barrymore December 01, 2023 5 minutes
Looking to earn some rewards in World of Warcraft's Trading Post for December 2023? Check out this blog post for a rundown of the easiest tasks to complete, including slaying Doomwalker, launching fireworks in capital cities, and defeating raid bosses. With these tips, you'll be on your way to earning the Buttercuppet and Trader's Tender!
John Barrymore November 28, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post explores the discovery of new tokens, the Greater Ember of Fyr'alath and Lesser Ember of Fyr'alath, in the raid Amirdrassil. These tokens are related to bad luck protection for obtaining the legendary axe, Fyr'alath the Dreamrender. The post delves into how these tokens work, their potential effects, and theories about their purpose.
John Barrymore November 21, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post discusses how players can use the SimulationCraft addon and Raidbots to evaluate the DPS value of their options for the Great Vault rewards in Dragonflight Season 3. By inputting their information into Raidbots' Top Gear setting, players can determine which gear set is best for their current gear and make an informed decision on which item to select from the Great Vault. The post also mentions other useful tools in Raidbots, such as the Droptimizer, which evaluates potential gear
John Barrymore November 20, 2023 6 minutes
The blog post discusses the final chapter of the Emerald Dream's storyline, titled New Beginnings, which is unlocked by players who have already killed Fyrakk in the Amirdrassil raid. The post provides a recap of the raid's story and describes the questline that follows the Fyrakk kill, including interactions with various characters and the celebration of Amirdrassil's blossoming on our world. Completing this chapter also unlocks a new recolor of the heritage armor for Night Elf players.
John Barrymore November 18, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post discusses the new raid in Amirdrassil, The Dream's Hope, and the quest chain that players can embark on to earn the reusable Helm Enchantment called the Incandescent Essence. The post outlines the steps required to obtain the enchantment, the different versions available based on player specialization, and mentions a catch-up acceleration feature for players who are behind in the progression.