The War Within September 10 Hotfixes: Earthen and Delves
Recap of WoW's September 10, 2024 hotfixes: the Earthen Quiet Contemplation racial, four class fixes, Delve tuning, a wax-farm nerf, and PvP price cuts.
By:
John Langan
Key Takeaways
- On September 10, 2024, the day The War Within Season 1 opened, Blizzard shipped a round of Patch 11.0.2 hotfixes.
- The Earthen gained the Quiet Contemplation racial, which recovered health and mana out of combat.
- Four class fixes landed for Death Knight, Monk, Shaman, and Warlock, each correcting a misfiring ability.
- Delves capped combat resurrections at a shared charge and nerfed the Rage-Filled Idol from 20 stacks to 10.
- The Dawnbreaker sped up Steady Flight and gave Anub'ikkaj a fixed spawn.
- PvP cut the price of the Glorious Contender's Strongbox and Vicious Jeweler's Setting, and a lucrative Hallowfall wax-farming route was tuned down.
On September 10, 2024, Blizzard deployed a round of The War Within hotfixes for Patch 11.0.2, the same day Season 1 began. The batch handed the Earthen a new racial, corrected four class abilities, adjusted Delves and a dungeon, trimmed two PvP prices, and reined in a profitable wax-farming spot. Here is the recap of that day's changes as a record of the Season 1 launch tuning.
Earthen Racial and Achievement Fixes
The Earthen allied race received a new racial, Quiet Contemplation, that let them recover health and mana out of combat in much the same way as eating or drinking. The fix gave the stone-bodied race a resting option that fit their flavor.
Blizzard also corrected the Machine-Warden title, which had been awarded to every player by mistake. After the hotfix it was granted only by completing its intended achievement, "It's Not Much, But It's Honest Work."
Class Ability Fixes
Four specs picked up targeted bug fixes:
- Death Knight: Trollbane's Icy Fury stopped displaying as a snare on creatures that were immune to snares.
- Monk: Clarity of Purpose was corrected so it triggered from Gust of Mists on the spells that should have fed it.
- Shaman: Arc Discharge no longer made Lightning Bolt deal damage as though Maelstrom Weapon had been spent.
- Warlock: the Demonology buff Succulent Soul was no longer consumed by an already-cast Hand of Gul'dan.
None of these were tuning changes to power level; each one restored an ability to its intended behavior after launch-week reports.
Delve Adjustments
Delves saw a few rule changes early in the season. Combat resurrections became a shared resource that started with a single charge and recharged every 10 minutes, and enemy health and damage scaled up less aggressively as extra players joined a group.
The Rage-Filled Idol, a Delve object that could interrupt Brann Bronzebeard, had its maximum stack count cut from 20 to 10, and Brann's interrupt, stun, root-clear, and dispel cooldowns were lengthened. Together those changes meant the Idol interrupted Brann far less often, keeping the companion more reliable during a run. Players working through Season 1 Delves can browse our WoW Delve carries.
The Dawnbreaker Dungeon
Two fixes landed in The Dawnbreaker dungeon. The flight speed of Steady Flight, the controlled gliding used to cross the ship, was increased so traversal felt less sluggish. The end boss, Anub'ikkaj, was changed to spawn in a fixed location and stop patrolling, which made pulls more predictable for groups planning their route.
Wax Farm Nerf and PvP Prices
Outside of group content, Blizzard tuned down a lucrative Hallowfall wax-farming route that players had been using to generate gold and materials quickly in the opening days of the expansion. The change brought that spot back in line with other gathering options.
On the PvP side, two purchases dropped in price to make early-season gearing cheaper:
| Item | Old Cost | New Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Glorious Contender's Strongbox | 5,000 Honor | 3,500 Honor |
| Vicious Jeweler's Setting | 9,750 Honor and 2 Vicious Bloodstones | 5,000 Honor and 3 Vicious Bloodstones |
Both cuts lowered the Honor cost of climbing toward conquest gear and crafting upgrades in the first weeks of Season 1.
FAQ
What did the September 10, 2024 WoW hotfixes change?
They gave the Earthen the Quiet Contemplation racial, fixed the Machine-Warden title, corrected four class abilities for Death Knight, Monk, Shaman, and Warlock, adjusted Delves and The Dawnbreaker, nerfed a Hallowfall wax-farming spot, and lowered two PvP prices.
What is the Earthen Quiet Contemplation racial?
Quiet Contemplation is an Earthen racial that recovers health and mana while out of combat, similar to eating or drinking. It was added in the September 10, 2024 hotfixes for The War Within Season 1.
What changed for Delves on September 10, 2024?
Combat resurrections became a shared resource starting at one charge and recharging every 10 minutes, enemy scaling with group size was softened, and the Rage-Filled Idol's stacks were cut from 20 to 10 while Brann's relevant cooldowns were lengthened.
How much did the Glorious Contender's Strongbox cost change?
Its cost dropped from 5,000 Honor to 3,500 Honor. The Vicious Jeweler's Setting also fell from 9,750 Honor and 2 Vicious Bloodstones to 5,000 Honor and 3 Vicious Bloodstones.
Who is Anub'ikkaj?
Anub'ikkaj is the final boss of The Dawnbreaker dungeon in The War Within. The hotfix made the boss spawn in a fixed location and stop patrolling, which made pulls more predictable.
Which patch were these hotfixes for?
These were Patch 11.0.2 hotfixes for The War Within, shipped on the day Season 1 opened. The War Within has since been followed by Midnight, so this batch is part of the game's 2024 history.
Last reviewed 2026-06-27 against Patch 11.0.2 The War Within. Maintained by WowCarry's WoW team.