Patch 10.2.5: Notes on the Seeds of Renewal Update

Hey there, adventurers! It's WowCarry here with some exciting news for all you World of Warcraft fans. Patch 10.2.5 is here, and we have the full patch notes for you. Get ready to embark on new adventures, uncover hidden history, and explore new zones. Let's dive right into it!

Discover Bel'Ameth

Bel'Ameth, a serene night elf settlement, lies beneath the majestic World Tree, Amirdrassil's boughs. Resting near the Ohn'ahran Plains in the Dragon Isles, Bel'Ameth offers a tranquil refuge for the kaldorei. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this new zone as you seek solace and respite.

Dragonriding Available Worldwide

Take to the skies on the back of a dragon and explore the vast world of Azeroth like never before. In the Dragonflight: Seeds of Renewal update, dragonriding is now expanded to all old-world continents where flying is permitted. Soar high above the lands and experience the thrill of dragonriding in every corner of Azeroth.

Azerothian Archives

Dive deep into the buried history of Azeroth and the mysterious Dragon Isles through the Azerothian Archives public event. Uncover forgotten tales, meet intriguing characters, and witness the iconography of a bygone era. Participate in solo and group activities within Traitor's Rest, enjoy plenty of opportunities for exploration, and earn incredible rewards such as Battle Pets, Mounts, and a Transmog set along the way.

Reclaiming Gilneas

King Greymane is on a mission to retake his lost kingdom of Gilneas, but he's in for a surprise. Gilneas is not as empty as he thought, and the journey to reclaim it won't be easy. Join King Greymane in his quest to restore Gilneas to its former glory and return the kingdom to Gilnean hands.

Follower Dungeons

Ready to delve into the depths of the original Dragonflight dungeons? Follower Dungeons are now available for all eight original dungeons on Normal difficulty. Queue up as a solo player or team up with four companions and venture into these dungeons. Each dungeon will now be accompanied by a follower NPC who will fill any unfilled role in your party. Prepare for epic battles and reap the rewards that await!

The Outland Cup

The Outland Cup, a thrilling dragonrider racing event, is coming soon. Get ready to soar through the skies of Outland from January 18 to January 31. Race against the clock and complete thirteen exciting races across Outland in Normal, Advanced, and Reverse variations. Earn Riders of Azeroth Badges by achieving top positions and exchange them for fantastic rewards. Complete all the races on Gold to unlock the prestigious Outland Racing Completionist: Gold achievement, along with the Outland Racer title and the Ruby Riders of Azeroth tabard. Head to Valdrakken and speak to Lord Andestrasz near the Rostrum of Transformation to kick off the exhilarating questline.

But that's not all the Outland Cup has to offer! New rewards await you, including the Drake Racer's Scarf, the Outlandish Drake Racer's transmog set, various dragon customizations, the Valdrakken Accord Insignia, and the Manuscript of Endless Possibility, which randomizes mount customizations each time you ride. Exciting, isn't it?

• Outland Cup Changes:

• The introductory quest now requires completing all races and rewards players with 80 Riders of Azeroth Badges.
• Mount customizations will now be used during the Outland Cup races.
• Players participating in the Outland Cup will receive a maxed out Dragonriding Talent Tree.
• Players who haven't unlocked dragonriding yet can still participate using loaned dragonriding mounts.
• The Grotto Netherwing Drake and Flourishing Whimsydrake have been added to the list of available loaned mounts.
• And finally, worldwide dragonriding now allows you to remain mounted after completing a race if dragonriding is unlocked on your character.

New Character Customizations

Get ready to express your unique style with new character customizations. The salon is open, offering five new hair colors for trolls and one new skin tone for draenei. Warlocks can look forward to special customizations for their Tyrant and Darkglare demons. Craft a look that perfectly reflects your persona.

Achievements

We have some great news for achievement hunters. Players who have previously completed the "Trading Post Enthusiast" achievement will now be granted the stunning Gleaming (Sun) and Moonlit (Moon) transmog sets when they log in. And going forward, anyone who completes the achievement will receive all three sets immediately.

Classes

• Dracthry

• New Passive Ability: Empowered Soaring – Soar is now equivalent to dragonriding and grants access to vigor and all dragonriding abilities.
• New Passive Ability: Expedited Takeoff – Soar's cooldown is reduced to 10 seconds.
• Soar dragonriding will become available after learning dragonriding on the account and completing the Forbidden Reach starting experience.
• Removed Familiar Skies (Racial) ability.

• Demon Hunter

• Elysian Decree now deals Chaos damage instead of Arcane damage.
• The Hunt now deals Chaos damage instead of Nature damage.

• Evoker

• Source of Magic now lasts for 1 hour instead of 30 minutes.
• Preservation: Reversions are now tied to Essence Burst, making the rotational flow of Preservation smoother.
• Mana cost of most spells increased by 10%.
• Grace Period now increases healing by 10/20% on targets with Reversion.
• Timeless Magic now affects Temporal Anomaly, reduces the mana cost of Reversion, Temporal Anomaly, Echo, and Time Dilation by 10/20%.

These are just a few examples of the exciting changes happening to classes in Patch 10.2.5. Be sure to check out the full patch notes for more details.

Items

• Renascent Dream charges are now granted weekly instead of every other week.
• Discover the Dragon, Explorer's League, and Tuskarr appearances for Pepe located in the Dragon Isles.

Player versus Player

• Shaman

• Enhancement Shaman: Lightning Bolts and Chain Lightnings triggered by Thorim’s Invocation now deal 30% reduced damage in PvP combat.
• Enhancement Shaman: Thorim’s Invocation now increases the damage of Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning by 20% in PvP combat.

• Warrior

• Fury Warrior: Slaughterhouse (PvP Talent) now triggers off Odyn’s Fury, Onslaught, and Rampage damage.

Quests

An exciting quest chain awaits you as you join the Aspects in reflecting on the events of Dragonflight and looking to the future. Explore the new night elf city of Bel'Ameth, engage in captivating conversations with key characters in Valdrakken, and witness the epic conclusion of the Dragon Isle saga.

User Interface and Accessibility

We have made several improvements to the user interface and accessibility to enhance your gaming experience.

• Highlights include:

• A preview window for the "Quest Text Contrast" setting in the Accessibility Options.
• Updated art for predictions and absorbs on unit frames.
• Enhanced tooltip for Thorim’s Invocation, providing detailed information on damage values.
• And much more!

These are just a few of the many changes and improvements that Patch 10.2.5 brings to World of Warcraft. We hope you're as excited as we are about all the new content and features. Enjoy your adventures in Azeroth, and may the Horde and Alliance prosper!

Conclusion

That wraps up our overview of Patch 10.2.5. We've covered everything from new zones and dragonriding to character customizations and UI improvements. There's so much to explore and experience in this latest update. Get your friends together, gear up, and embark on new adventures in the ever-evolving world of World of Warcraft. Happy gaming!