Tag pvp

John Barrymore April 23, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post discusses the addition of Battleground Blitz to the PvP modes of WoW in The War Within. It explores the new seasonal rewards exclusive to the mode, including temporary and permanent titles, as well as a toy. Additionally, other achievements and features of the mode are mentioned.
John Barrymore April 21, 2024 6 minutes
The blog post discusses the new alchemy potions and phials coming to The War Within expansion of the game. These potions and flasks offer various effects such as increased secondary stats, mana regeneration, movement speed, and honor gains for PvP players. Additionally, there are cauldrons that allow party and raid members to take potions and flasks of their choice, providing flexibility and convenience.
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 02, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard announces the wrap-up schedule for Dragonflight Season 3, with Season 4 set to launch immediately after. Players can expect Mythic+ and raid achievements and rewards, as well as PvP rewards, to no longer be available once Season 4 begins. Don't forget to wait to change factions until after receiving the Dreaming Hero title.
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 27, 2024 2 minutes
Keystone Masters introduces the Battle of the Bans, a PvP tournament where NA and EU arena teams compete for $6,000 in prizes. Using a pick-and-choose map ban format, teams strategically decide which maps will be played in this best of five double elimination series. Join now and learn more about the exciting new format!
John Barrymore March 26, 2024 5 minutes
The blog post discusses the Phase 3 update of the Blood Moon event in Stranglethorn Vale, introducing new rewards for players. The post provides a comprehensive guide on the event, including information on the new class-specific items and their effects for each specialization.
John Barrymore March 09, 2024 4 minutes
The upcoming PvP Class tuning by Blizzard includes nerfs to the Havoc Demon Hunter, with reductions in physical and magic damage reduction, versatility bonus, and max health bonus. Other classes like Druids, Hunters, Mages, Monks, Paladins, Priests, Rogues, Shamans, Warlocks, and Warriors also see adjustments to their abilities and damage in PvP combat.
John Barrymore February 19, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard Developer Tom Ellis provides insight into the history and challenges of layering and sharding in World of Warcraft. He discusses the implementation of layering in Classic WoW and the issues it has caused, particularly in relation to lag, grouping, and unexpected layer changes. Ellis also mentions that the Classic team is working on changes to improve the gameplay experience.
John Barrymore February 07, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post discusses various aspects of Phase 2 of Season of Discovery in WoW Classic. It covers topics such as PvP discussions, quality of life improvements, class design, and the stance on GDKP. The post also provides insights into Gnomeregan bosses and other upcoming features.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 4 minutes
Introducing The Blood Moon: a new PvP event in Phase 2 of Season of Discovery. Taking place in Stranglethorn Vale, this free-for-all event offers rewards for killing players, including class-specific items and two new faction-agnostic mounts. Opt-out option available for those seeking peace, and additional quests to earn Arathi Basin reputation.
John Barrymore December 22, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post provides an overview of the PvP Honor Ranking System in WoW Classic and Season of Discovery. It also highlights the Ranker addon, which helps calculate the minimum amount of Honor required to rank up each week. The post discusses the maximum ranks in Phase 1, the benefits of reaching Rank 3, and the updates to the PvP Honor Ranking System in Patch 14.4.
tags: Paladin Fixes PvP
John Barrymore December 08, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard has released hotfixes for Dragonflight Patch 10.2 & Classic's Season of Discovery, addressing issues with Retribution Paladin AoE abilities, dungeons, and Ashenvale PvP reputation changes. Fixes include resolving bugs with Blessed Champion, Wake of Ashes, and Searing Light, as well as adjusting dungeon mechanics and PvP objectives.
tags: Paladin Fixes PvP
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 09, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard addresses the issue of players obtaining Season 3 PvP rewards too early using Season 2 currencies. Trophies of Strife will be reset for players who acquired them prior to the hotfix, ensuring a fair start to Season 3. Catch-up Trophies of Strife will also be available for players who fall behind on their weekly Sparks of Life quest.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard announces major changes to the Great Vault in The War Within Expansion, including the removal of the PvP reward row and the addition of a World content row. PvP players will receive additional conquest, reducing the RNG in PvP gearing and giving players more agency.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
In this blog post, Wowhead sits down with Linny Cooke-Saverline, Game Producer, and Tim Jones, Assistant Lead Classic Designer, to discuss WoW Classic Season of Discovery. They delve into topics such as Hardcore Self Found mode, PvP in WoW Classic, balancing the season, and the possibility of new Tier Sets in the future.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 3 minutes
The blog post explores the major changes coming to the Great Vault in WoW's upcoming expansion, The War Within. The PvP reward row will be replaced by a World content row, providing more agency for PvP players and reducing RNG in gearing. Additionally, the post discusses the introduction of new zones, dungeons, and the first raid in The War Within expansion.
John Barrymore November 04, 2023 4 minutes
The blog post discusses the major changes coming to the Great Vault in the WoW War Within Expansion. The PvP reward row will be replaced by a World content row, giving players more agency in their PvP gear. Additionally, World content activities like the new Delves will progress the World Content Great Vault Row.
John Barrymore October 25, 2023 5 minutes
Get ready for epic 8v8 PvP action in Blizzard's new Battleground Blitz Brawl! This blog breaks down all the exciting details, from the team composition and map mechanics to the rewards and achievements you can earn. With faster-paced gameplay and new power up runes, it's time to put your skills to the test and dance in the battlegrounds.
John Barrymore October 11, 2023 6 minutes
Blizzard has announced a new Brawl with the Blues event happening on October 13th, where players can join the World of Warcraft development team in playtesting Battleground Blitz. The update also includes changes to cross-faction support, rewards, and deserter penalties.
John Barrymore September 14, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the recent updates made by Blizzard in their hotfixes, focusing on issues related to PvP combat effectiveness and quest progression in World of Warcraft. The changes include reducing Sarannis' Mystic Sheen's effectiveness in PvP and fixing quest-related problems in Secrets of Azeroth and WoW Classic Era.
John Barrymore September 09, 2023 3 minutes
Discover the upcoming Warrior Tier Set appearances in Patch 10.2, including sets obtainable from PvP and the Amirdrassil Raid. Explore the nine boss encounters, leading up to an epic battle with the Primal Incarnate of Fire, Fyrakk the Blazing, and don't forget to check out the bonuses that each set offers.