With those highlights in hand, here is a full breakdown of every Phase 2 feature.
One of the main highlights of Phase 2 was the Gnomeregan raid dungeon. This 10-player dungeon featured six challenging bosses, including a brand new encounter. Each boss was reimagined to provide unique mechanics, and the dungeon offered a new world buff for players to obtain.
| Location | Level | Raid Size | Bosses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dun Morogh | 40 | 10 | 6 |
The Gnomeregan raid also offers a wide variety of new items and rewards, including epics. Players could obtain new class sets, complete new quests, and earn level 40 adjusted rewards across multiple runs.
As part of the dungeon revamp, players encountered changes to the boss areas within Gnomeregan. Here is what to expect:
The dungeon also included nods to older items like the Automatic Crowd Pummeler, alongside quality-of-life improvements and hidden discoveries scattered throughout.
To help players complete their class sets, armor piece token drops were available in the raid. Any player could use these tokens to purchase the set piece they were missing — no more frustration over elusive boots or gloves.
Phase 2 brought a host of new abilities and runes for each class. Here are highlights for four classes:
Every class receives its own set of Phase 2 rune additions. The examples above are a fraction of the new tools available to explore and master throughout the phase.
The Blood Moon was a PvP event in Stranglethorn Vale that occurred every 3 hours and lasted 30 minutes. An eerie red fog covered the zone, setting the stage for open-world PvP encounters.
During the event, players earned currency by defeating opponents, which could be traded for various rewards. Players in raid groups were penalized during the event. If you prefer to avoid it, speak with the Zandalari Emissary to opt out.
PvP matchmaking was also adjusted in Phase 2. Players in groups of five or fewer had a higher chance of matching against similarly sized groups, as did groups of six or more, creating more balanced encounters across the board.
Professions in Phase 2 received a significant expansion. Around 20 new recipes were available across all non-gathering professions — Alchemy, Enchanting, Engineering, Leatherworking, Tailoring, and Blacksmithing all have new recipes waiting to be learned.
Professions capped at 225 in Phase 2, with specializations arriving in Phase 3. An epic quest chain was required to unlock access to the new recipes and materials.
Alchemists gained the ability to create elixirs that granted temporary resistance to certain damage types. Enchanters could enchant rings for increased spell power or stats. Both updates focused on utility and throughput, providing more options for players to utilize their profession skills.
Season of Discovery remains fully playable on live servers, with all Phase 2 content accessible to new and returning characters. To jump straight into Phase 2 raid content or accelerate progression, explore SoD boosting services at WowCarry covering leveling, gearing, and raid clears.
With the launch of Phase 2, players had a wealth of new content to engage with — Gnomeregan raids, new class runes, the Blood Moon PvP event, and an expanded profession system. Whether you are a veteran player or just beginning your Classic journey, Phase 2 brought enough variety to reward any playstyle.
The level cap in Season of Discovery Phase 2 is 40, up from the Phase 1 cap of 25.
Gnomeregan features six bosses in Phase 2, including one brand new encounter not seen in the original version of the dungeon.
The Blood Moon is a recurring PvP event in Stranglethorn Vale that triggers every 3 hours and lasts 30 minutes. Players earn currency for defeating opponents, which can be traded for exclusive rewards.
Yes. Speak with the Zandalari Emissary in Stranglethorn Vale to opt out of the Blood Moon if you prefer to avoid the PvP event.
New Phase 2 runes are discovered through exploration, specific quests, defeating certain enemies, and interacting with hidden items. Each class has a unique set of runes to find.
All non-gathering professions receive new recipes in Phase 2: Alchemy, Enchanting, Engineering, Leatherworking, Tailoring, and Blacksmithing each gain around 20 new recipes.
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 against Season of Discovery Phase 2 — Maintained by WowCarry's WoW Classic team.
