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WoW SoD Phase 2 Overview: Gnomeregan Raid, New runes, PvP Event and more
What's New in WoW Season of Discovery Phase 2?
New Level Cap to 40
Season of Discovery Phase 2 elevates the gameplay experience with a new level cap set at 40. This update invites players to scale new heights and unlock more potent abilities and gear.
Gnomeregan Raid: A New 10-Man Challenge
Gnomeregan has evolved from a conventional dungeon into a captivating level-up Raid in World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery. This section will equip you with the necessary details for gathering your raid team and navigating the more challenging Gnomeregan.
Gnomeregan, nestled in Dun Morogh, was once a hub of gnome ingenuity but has since succumbed to a tragic fate following a trogg invasion. Attempts to repel these invaders led to widespread radiation, devastating the city and its people. Those who survived the catastrophe were irrevocably changed.
Essential Information on Gnomeregan Level-Up Raid:
- Tailored as top-tier content for each level band in the Season of Discovery, with Phase 2's level cap at 40.
- Raiders must be at Level 40 to enter.
- Designed for a team of 10 players.
- Located in Dun Morogh.
- Features six unique bosses.
- The raid will initially follow a standard 7-day lockout, transitioning to a 3-day lockout pattern, mirroring the structure in Zul'Gurub and Phase 1's Blackfathom Deeps.
Boss Lineup in Gnomeregan Level-Up Raid:
The full roster of bosses in Gnomeregan is being gradually revealed. Including five revamped familiar bosses with new strategies and environments, and one entirely new boss. Known bosses are Grubbis, with new radiation mechanics; Crowd-Pummeler 9-60, now accompanied by a crowd; and Mekgineer Thermaplugg, equipped with innovative mech-suits.
World Buff Mechanics:
Details on triggering Gnomeregan's new World Buff are still unknown, though it's likely similar to Blackfathom Deeps' buff system. Defeating the final boss, Mekgineer Thermaplugg, may provide an item for the World Buff. The speculated Spark of Inspiration buff could enhance spell critical strike chance by 4%, add 42 to spell damage and healing, and increase melee, ranged attacks, and movement speed by 20% for 120 minutes. Note that the Blackfathom Deeps World Buff will be inactive at level 40, hence not applicable in Gnomeregan.
New Class Runes
Players can now explore different class roles and combinations with the introduction of new class runes. These runes allow for enhanced customization and strategic gameplay, opening up new possibilities within the World of Warcraft universe.
| Rune | Effect | Slot |
| Eclipse | Starfire increases the critical strike chance of your next two Wraths by 30%, and Wrath increases the critical strike chance of your next Starfire by 30%, both effects stacking up to 4 charges. Both spells also gain 70% chance at all times to not lose casting time when you take damage. | Druid Waist |
| King of the Jungle | Tiger's Fury now increases all physical damage you deal by 15% instead of by a flat value, and instantly grants you 60 Energy. It is no longer on the global cooldown, but it now has its own 30 sec cooldown. | Druid Feet |
| Melee Specialist | Raptor Strike cooldown reduced to 3 sec and is now instant, Mongoose Bite cooldown removed, and Raptor Strike has a 30% chance on each attack not to trigger its cooldown. | Hunter Waist |
| Trap Launcher | Your Traps can now be placed at any location within 40 yards, and can be placed while you are in combat. Additionally, your Fire-based and Frost-based traps now have separate shared cooldowns. | Hunter Feet |
| Missile Barrage | Gives your Arcane Blast a 40% chance, and your Fireball and Frostbolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the mana cost by 100%, and missiles will fire every 0.5 secs. | Mage Waist |
| Chronostatic Preservation | Fuses Arcane, Fire, and Frost magic to freeze chronomantic energy into a stored state for later use. You can hold this energy for up to 15 sec before it combusts and expires. When unleashed, heals a friendly target for (* 200 / 100) to (* 300 / 100). This spell is considered Arcane, Fire, and Frost for interactions with other spells, talents, and effects. | Mage Feet |
| Sheath of Light | Dealing damage with your melee weapon increases your spell power by an amount equal to 30% of your attack power for 1 min. In addition, your critical healing spells heal the target for 60% of the healed amount over 12 sec. | Paladin Waist |
| Guarded by the Light | Each time you hit a target with your melee weapon, you gain 5% of your maximum mana per 3 sec for 15 sec, but the amount healed by your Flash of Light, Holy Light, and Holy Shock spells is reduced by 50% during this mana regeneration. | Paladin Feet |
| Mind Spike | Blasts the target for (111 */ 100) to (129 */ 100) Shadowfrost damage, and increases the critical strike chance of your next Mind Blast on the target by 30%, stacking up to 3 times. | Priest Waist |
| Pain Suppression | Instantly reduces all damage taken by a friendly target by 40% and increases resistance to Dispel mechanics by 65% for 8 sec. | Priest Feet |
| Shuriken Toss | Throw a shuriken at your enemy dealing damage equal to 25% of your Attack Power, and also strike up to 4 additional nearby targets. Awards 1 combo point. | Rogue Waist |
| Master of Subtlety | Attacks made while stealthed and for 6 seconds after breaking stealth cause an additional 10% damage. | Rogue Feet |
| Two-Handed Mastery | Each time you strike an enemy with a two-handed weapon, you gain 30% attack speed with two-handed weapons for 10 sec. | Shaman Chest |
| Maelstrom Weapon | When you deal damage with a melee attack, you have a chance to reduce the cast time of your next Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, Lesser Healing Wave, Healing Wave, Chain Heal, or Lava Burst spell by 20%. Stacks up to 5 times. Lasts 30 sec. | Shaman Waist |
| Spirit of the Alpha | Infuses the target with the spirit of an alpha wolf, increasing all threat generated by the target by 45% for 30 min. Limit 1 target. | Shaman Feet |
| Invocation | Refreshing Corruption, Immolate, Curse of Agony, or Siphon Life when it has less than 6 seconds duration remaining will cause you to deal instant damage to the target equal to one period of that spell's periodic damage. | Warlock Waist |
| Dance of the Wicked | You and your demon pet gain dodge chance equal to your spell critical strike chance each time you deal a critical strike to an enemy, and also both regain 2% of maximum mana. | Warlock Feet |
| Blood Surge | Heroic Strike, Bloodthirst, and Whirlwind have a 30% chance to make your next Slam within 15 sec instant and cost no Rage. | Warrior Waist |
| Rallying Cry | Let loose a rallying cry, granting all party and raid members within 40 yards 15% increased maximum health for 10 sec. | Warrior Feet |
Stranglethorn Vale’s PvP Event: The Blood Moon
Phase 2 also heralds the arrival of 'The Blood Moon', a new PvP event in Stranglethorn Vale. Modified for better tracking and participation, this event occurs every 3 hours and lasts for 30 minutes, offering an exhilarating PvP experience.
Improvements and Additions in Phase 2
Dungeon Updates
Dungeons are receiving significant updates with new skill books that don't take a rune slot, addressing gameplay elements like Paladin Blessings' duration, Shaman totem control, and Rogue combo point manipulation.
Profession Updates
Professions are getting a major boost with up to 20 new recipes, raising the profession cap to 225. This update allows non-gathering professions to craft an array of new items, further enriching the game's crafting system.
Addressing GDKP Runs and Botting Issues
Blizzard is taking a strong stance on GDKP runs to maintain the game's integrity and encourage social interaction. The new policy aims to curb gold buying and botting activities, preserving the game's core values.
Ashenvale Updates
Ashenvale is moving to a 3-hour timer, with a weekly quest world buff not applying to players above level 39. This change ensures a balanced and fair gaming environment for all players.
50% XP Boost at Phase 2 Start
To assist players in catching up, a 50% experience buff is being implemented for players between levels 1 and 25. This, combined with increased experience gains in certain areas, makes leveling more efficient and enjoyable.