Tag mythic

John Barrymore March 12, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, Blizzard reveals the Season 4 Mythic+ dungeon rotation, which includes the eight Dragonflight Dungeons. The blog also discusses the changes and adjustments that will be made to the difficulty levels, rewards, and affixes in the Mythic+ system. Additionally, Blizzard hints at new adjustments to dungeons and affixes in the upcoming season.
John Barrymore March 08, 2024 4 minutes
The blog post showcases two community tools, Not Even Close and the Effective Health weak aura, designed to assist players in surviving higher level Mythic+ content. While Not Even Close helps players preemptively assess survivability before starting a key, the Effective Health weak aura works in real time, updating dynamically based on current health and defensive abilities to warn of impending danger. Both tools can be used individually or together to enhance players' chances of success in cha
John Barrymore February 20, 2024 2 minutes
Get ready for a new challenge in World of Warcraft with the Hardcore Self-Found Mode, starting on February 29th. In this mode, you'll have to survive alone, gathering and creating everything you need to survive in Azeroth. Stay updated with the latest news and events in WoW through the official news site.
John Barrymore February 14, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has released A New Dawn, a trailer video by machinima artist IKedit for the upcoming Mythic Dungeon International 2024 tournament. The premiere Mythic+ Dungeon speedrunning format is back, with the top 16 teams from the Time Trials competing in the Groups Stage Tournaments. Tune in on Twitch and YouTube to witness the epic action and innovative strategies of the fastest teams.
John Barrymore February 14, 2024 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the long-standing bug in Darkheart Thicket Mythic+ where a pack of trash mobs would be missing. This bug, present since the Legion expansion, affected players during the recent MDI competition. Additionally, another bug involving the random spawns of specific enemies in the dungeon is also mentioned, with uncertainty about its resolution for the MDI.
John Barrymore February 14, 2024 2 minutes
The MDI 2024 is here, showcasing the world's elite teams in the Mythic Dungeon International competition. Watch as teams compete in head-to-head speedruns, with the fastest four teams advancing to the Global Finals in March. Tune in on Twitch or YouTube for all the epic action and innovative strategies.
John Barrymore February 13, 2024 3 minutes
The Dragonflight Dungeon Event has returned with the weekly reset, offering players a chance to obtain Heroic Amirdrassil loot by completing four Mythic difficulty or higher Dungeons. Be sure to pick up the Emissary of War quest and complete four Mythic Dungeons to receive a Cache of Amirdrassil Treasures. Consider delaying your Great Vault loot selection until after completing the Dungeon Event to avoid duplicates.
John Barrymore February 01, 2024 3 minutes
Not Even Close is a damage calculation utility created for players pushing higher into Mythic+ dungeons. It helps players determine if a dungeon is completable and what defensives they might need to survive. While not guaranteed to be completely accurate, it serves as an exceptional starting point to save players time and guesswork.
John Barrymore January 23, 2024 5 minutes
In this blog post, Assassination Rogue Writer Whispyr reflects on the ups and downs of Assassination in Dragonflight and shares their wishlist for the spec's evolution in the upcoming War Within expansion. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the spec, its performance in Mythic+ and raiding, and offer suggestions for improvements. Whispyr also provides insights into potential changes for the Hero Specializations and the role of poisons and combo points in the spec's gameplay.
John Barrymore January 18, 2024 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the significant bugs with the Afflicted Mythic+ affix in Patch 10.2.5, where Afflicted NPCs become valid targets for boss mechanics and auto-targeted abilities. This can result in wasted buffs, additional damage, and extra mechanics in Mythic+ dungeons, impacting players' runs negatively.
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 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of January 2nd, using data provided by Warcraft Logs. It looks at the 95th percentile statistics and overall results to give a perspective on the current state of class balance for Dragonflight Season 3. However, it acknowledges that there may be biases and limitations in the data, such as certain specs being played less and alternative strategies affecting the rankings.
John Barrymore January 09, 2024 3 minutes
Discover a game-changing trinket in World of Warcraft - Nymue's Unraveling Spindle. By harnessing its power, players can pull mobs from any range and through line-of-sight, making it a valuable tool in Mythic+ dungeons. Explore how this trinket is being used to optimize runs and save time in challenging dungeons like Murazond's Rise.
John Barrymore January 08, 2024 3 minutes
A recent bug discovered on Mythic Tindral in World of Warcraft causes the boss to fly faster during the Intermission phase, potentially leading to a wipe for raid groups. The bug appears to be connected to the Witherrot Tome item used by Elemental Shamans, and speculation suggests that a missing minus sign in the spell data is responsible. Players are hopeful for a swift resolution from Blizzard.
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 05, 2023 3 minutes
The Dragonflight Dungeon Event is back with the weekly reset! Complete four Mythic difficulty or higher Dungeons to earn a piece of Heroic Amirdrassil loot. Make sure to pick up the Emissary of War quest and avoid selecting your Great Vault loot until after finishing the weekly quest to avoid duplicates. Don't miss out on this chance for extra loot!
John Barrymore December 05, 2023 16 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of November 28th for the Dragonflight Season 3 in the game World of Warcraft. The post uses data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics to provide insights into the current state of class balance, highlighting the performance of different specs and the impact of factors such as tier acquisition and alternative strategies. Class writers also provide commentary on the strengths and weaknesses of specific specs like Augmentation Evo
John Barrymore November 29, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard has released Patch 10.2 hotfixes for World of Warcraft, addressing various class bug fixes and Mythic+ tuning. The hotfixes include adjustments to classes like Death Knight, Druid, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, and more, as well as tweaks to dungeons, raids, and PvP combat. Keep an eye out for scheduled realm restarts to implement some of these changes.
John Barrymore November 27, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the recent drop of the legendary axe Fyr'alath the Dreamrender from the boss Mythic Fyrakk. The post explores the unequippable nature of the axe until completing a quest and speculates on its availability and effects in lower difficulties. Additionally, it mentions the ongoing questline being streamed on Twitch and provides an update on the full stats of the weapon.
John Barrymore November 27, 2023 3 minutes
Echo emerges as the Season 3 World Champions of Dragonflight in the intense Amirdrassil Race to World First, securing their victory after a grueling battle against Mythic Fyrakk the Blazing. The race saw multiple lead changes and nail-biting moments, making it one of the closest races in recent history.
John Barrymore November 27, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the drop of the world first legendary axe Fyr'alath, the Dream Render from the boss Mythic Fyrakk. The post explores the quest requirements for equipping the axe and speculates on its availability on different difficulties and its on-use effect. It also mentions the inclusion of a mysterious class called Adventurer and provides information on where to follow the completion of the questline.
John Barrymore November 25, 2023 4 minutes
In this blog post, the author discusses the importance of using the Belt Enchant: Personal Space Amplifier in Mythic Fyrakk Phase 2. The top guilds in World of Warcraft have their raiders take up the Engineering Profession, allowing them to utilize this enchantment to knockback enemies, effectively grouping up adds and clearing the fight more efficiently. This highlights the significance of Engineering in Mythic raiding and its potential impact on progression.
John Barrymore November 24, 2023 3 minutes
The blog post explores the mechanics and strategies for Phase 3 of Mythic Fyrakk in the game. Liquid has reached 44% completion in this phase, showcasing new mechanics such as Corrupted Seeds that players must navigate and manage. Increased damage numbers and the need for precise teamwork add to the challenge of defeating Fyrakk.
John Barrymore November 21, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard has announced upcoming Mythic+ dungeon tuning, with adjustments to enemy forces, spells, and difficulty levels across various dungeons. Atal'Dazar will be made more challenging, while Murozond's Rise and Throne of the Tides will be adjusted to be less difficult. These changes aim to bring better balance to Mythic+ dungeons in Season 3.
John Barrymore November 18, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post provides daily recaps of the Amirdrassil Race to World First, highlighting the official swap to Mythic difficulty by top guilds, the use of Private Auras and WeakAuras for boss mechanics, and the speedy progress of the first six bosses. It also discusses the hopes for Blizzard to address certain mechanics and encourages readers to take a more balanced perspective on the raid progression.
John Barrymore November 15, 2023 6 minutes
This blog post discusses the current easiest and hardest Mythic+ dungeons in World of Warcraft. It provides a tier list ranking the dungeons based on difficulty and provides detailed explanations for each dungeon's ranking, including specific mechanics to watch out for. The post highlights Atal'Dazar as the easiest dungeon and Throne of the Tides as the most challenging.
John Barrymore November 14, 2023 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the arrival of Season 3 in World of Warcraft, featuring new content such as the Amirdrassil raid, Mythic+ dungeons, and PvP rewards. It also introduces a new world boss and provides insight into the Guardian of the Dream update.
John Barrymore November 08, 2023 2 minutes
Raider.io interviewed Game Producer George Velev and Associate Game Director Morgan Day, discussing various topics including raid releases, Mythic+ dungeons, and design and development updates. Highlights include staggered raid releases being replaced with all difficulties launching simultaneously, plans to make third party add-ons less necessary for raid progression, less emphasis on affixes in Mythic+, and the potential for updates to old content in the future.
John Barrymore November 07, 2023 1 minute
This blog post explores the recent Mythic+ hotfixes on the Patch 10.2 PTR, focusing on the reduced timers in Dungeon of the Infinite (DOTI) for Season 3. It also highlights tuning changes to specific bosses, such as Tyr, the Infinite Keeper's Titanic Blow and the Tainted Sentry's Swell channel.
John Barrymore November 04, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the upcoming features in The War Within expansion for WoW, including the introduction of cross-realm guilds and the removal of restrictions on cross-realm Mythic raids. It also mentions the previous inclusion of cross-faction raiding and cross-faction guilds in earlier patches, highlighting the increased flexibility and community-building options for players. Check out the full Q&A Notes on Warcraft Wiki for more details.
John Barrymore October 31, 2023 2 minutes
Blizzard acknowledges concerns raised by the Community Council regarding leavers in Mythic+ content and indicates that they are actively discussing potential solutions internally. While there are no immediate announcements, they assure the community that they are aware of the issue and will provide updates when progress is made.
John Barrymore October 27, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post discusses the addition of the Howling Echoes polearm in Patch 10.2 as a Mythic+ reward for Black Rook Hold in Season 3. It highlights its previous unobtainable nature and its exclusivity to Mythic+ difficulty. It also mentions a guide on the new Mythic+ dungeon rotation and changes in Patch 10.2.
John Barrymore October 21, 2023 2 minutes
Yesterday's 10.2 PTR build brings exciting buffs to Mythic+ difficulty in Black Rook Hold. Various enemies such as Ghostly Retainers, Councilors, and Lord Etheldrin Ravencrest receive reductions in periodic damage, increased damage percentages, and amplified strike abilities.
John Barrymore October 19, 2023 6 minutes
This blog post discusses the datamined Season 3 Mythic+ dungeon tuning, highlighting nerfs to certain dungeons and buffs to others. The changes include adjustments to specific boss abilities and damage values, aiming to improve gameplay balance.
John Barrymore October 16, 2023 2 minutes
Blizzard has announced the exciting launch of Dragonflight Season 3 on November 14th, featuring the Amirdrassil Raid with 9 challenging bosses and a new Mythic+ rotation with 8 dungeons to explore. Get ready for epic battles and thrilling adventures!
John Barrymore October 11, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post discusses the recent nerfs to Morchie's Time Traps in the 10.2 PTR Mythic+ dungeon tuning. The changes reduce the upfront damage but apply the same amount of total damage over time, reducing the potential for players to be one-shotted when multiple traps are triggered simultaneously.
John Barrymore October 11, 2023 3 minutes
The latest Patch 10.2 PTR build reveals a new Druid customization option in the form of the Mythic Fyrakk mount, Anu'relos, Flames Guidance. This special unlock allows Druids to undergo a full transformation into this stunning creature, offering an exciting addition to their arsenal of abilities.
John Barrymore October 10, 2023 6 minutes
This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of the reworked Throne of the Tides Mythic+ dungeon in World of Warcraft. It highlights new abilities on trash and boss encounters, including dangerous trash packs, annoying oracles, and challenging mechanics on each boss fight. The post also includes tips for navigating the dungeon and strategies for success.
John Barrymore October 05, 2023 2 minutes
Discover the latest adjustments to the Dawn of the Infinites Speed Gauntlet in the upcoming Mythic+ difficulty on the 10.2 PTR! Datamined nerfs suggest a slower cast time and reduced projectile speed of the orbs, potentially making the gauntlet easier to conquer. Stay tuned for more updates on other possible changes as testing progresses.