Classic Wotlk Blogs

John Barrymore May 02, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS rankings for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel during the week of April 23rd. The data is sourced from Warcraft Logs' Icecrown Citadel Statistics and focuses on the 95th percentile for a better understanding of class balance. It is important to note that there may be biases and limitations within the data, but the article aims to give a perspective on the current state of the game.
John Barrymore April 24, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS rankings for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel during the week of April 16th. It uses data from Warcraft Logs and highlights the 95th percentile statistics, overall damage, and damage to bosses for each class. The post acknowledges potential biases and limitations in the data, emphasizing that it offers a perspective rather than a comprehensive view of class balance.
John Barrymore April 18, 2024 3 minutes
Learn about the recent update in Wrath of the Lich King, version 3.4.3.54261, which includes an increase in the Character Gold Cap. While there has been no official announcement about the update, it is speculated that this change is in preparation for the launch of Cataclysm Classic. Find out more details and get ready for the release of Cataclysm Classic on May 20th.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 5 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS rankings for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel during the week of April 2nd. The data is sourced from Warcraft Logs and focuses on the 95th percentile performance, providing insights into class balance in Phase 4 of the game. However, it is important to consider potential biases and alternative strategies that may influence the rankings.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post discusses NetEase's plans to support World of Warcraft and its restored playerbase in mainland China. The post highlights various initiatives, including e-sport events, anti-cheating measures, support for content creators, and the opportunity for players to earn missed rewards. It also mentions plans to collaborate with Blizzard artists in designing a new Bloodhowl statue that incorporates player messages.
John Barrymore April 09, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post discusses the mounts and pets that will no longer be obtainable or harder to obtain with the launch of the Cataclysm pre-expansion patch. It provides a list of specific items and achievements that will be affected, including changes to Zul'Gurub and the Heroic Trial of the Crusader.
John Barrymore April 03, 2024 5 minutes
This blog post explores the DPS rankings for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel during the week of March 26th. Using data from Warcraft Logs, the post provides an analysis of class balance for Phase 4, while acknowledging the biases and limitations of the data. The post also includes class guides for Phases 4 and 5 of Wrath Classic.
John Barrymore April 02, 2024 5 minutes
The blog post discusses an IGN interview with the General Manager of Warcraft, John Hight, where he talks about the future of the Warcraft IP. Topics covered include the possibility of more Warcraft movies, licensing the IP to other studios, focusing on World of Warcraft, the success of the Season of Discovery, and sustaining the game for the next 20 years.
John Barrymore April 02, 2024 3 minutes
This Week in WoW: Get ready for the launch of Classic Season of Discovery Phase 3, explore the Sunken Temple, and participate in the Noblegarden event. Plus, find out when the Wrath Classic PvP season will end. Stay updated with all the news and events in World of Warcraft!
John Barrymore March 31, 2024 5 minutes
In this edition of the WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-up, we celebrate a player who reached 100 million gold and shares their strategies for earning such a massive amount. We also look ahead to gold-making opportunities in Cataclysm Classic and explore the changes to Speed Sets in patch 10.2.6. Plus, we discuss ways to make gold in retail without Dragonflight and highlight some interesting rotating respawn farms.
John Barrymore March 27, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS rankings for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel during the week of March 19th. It uses data from Warcraft Logs' Icecrown Citadel Statistics page, focusing on the 95th percentile and overall results to assess class balance. The article acknowledges the limitations and biases of the data and includes a chart showing rankings for all percentiles.
John Barrymore March 26, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has made significant droprate changes in Ulduar and Icecrown Citadel, allowing players to complete their Wrath of the Lich King goals before Cataclysm. Raid groups can now finish a full Shadowmourne and obtain 17 Shadowfrost Shards per Icecrown Citadel clear, speeding up the process significantly. Additionally, players can gear up quickly with the increased drops of Defiler's Scourgestones in Defense Protocol: Gamma dungeons.
John Barrymore March 26, 2024 7 minutes
Operation Gnomeregan and Zalazane's Fall events have arrived on Wrath of the Lich King Classic realms. Players can participate in the events to reclaim either Gnomeregan or the Echo Isles, depending on their faction. Wowhead has provided guides to help players navigate through the event and earn valuable rewards.
John Barrymore March 25, 2024 5 minutes
Participate in the upcoming events of Operation Gnomeregan and Zalazane's Fall in Wrath of the Lich King Classic realms and experience increased dungeon drops and loot changes in Icecrown Citadel. Choose your faction, join the battles, and reclaim the homelands of gnomes and trolls with pride.
John Barrymore March 24, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post reflects on the successes, failures, and changes made to World of Warcraft subscriber numbers from Legion through Dragonflight, as discussed in a Games Developer Conference lecture by John Hight. It examines the decline in subscribers, the reasons behind it, and Blizzard's efforts to bring them back and keep them engaged with new content updates.
John Barrymore March 20, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS rankings for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel during the week of March 12th. The data is taken from Warcraft Logs and focuses on the 95th percentile, providing an overall picture of class balance in Phase 4. However, it should be noted that biases and alternative strategies may skew the results.
John Barrymore March 13, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS rankings for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel during the week of March 5th. Using data from Warcraft Logs, it provides insights into class balance for Phase 4, highlighting potential biases and factors that could affect the rankings.
John Barrymore March 07, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS rankings in Icecrown Citadel during the week of February 27th for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in World of Warcraft. The data is obtained from Warcraft Logs' Icecrown Citadel Statistics, focusing on the 95th percentile. The article acknowledges inherent biases in the data and explains that the rankings may be influenced by alternative strategies and parse funneling.
John Barrymore February 14, 2024 5 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS rankings for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel during the week of February 6th. The data is sourced from Warcraft Logs' Icecrown Citadel statistics, focusing on the 95th percentile for a perspective on class balance. The post includes disclaimers about biases and alternative strategies that may affect the rankings.
John Barrymore January 31, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS rankings for Phase 4 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel. Using data from Warcraft Logs, the article offers insights into the current state of class balance in Wrath Classic, although it acknowledges the inherent biases and potential skewing of data. The post also includes class guides for Phase 4 and 5 for more information.
John Barrymore January 24, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS rankings for Phase 4 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel. Using data from Warcraft Logs, the post provides insight into the current state of class balance in Wrath Classic, although it acknowledges that the data may be skewed due to biases and alternative strategies. The post also includes a chart showing rankings for all percentiles and provides links to class guides for Phase 4.
John Barrymore January 10, 2024 3 minutes
Get ready for the launch of the Ruby Sanctum raid in Wrath of the Lich King Classic! Our Best in Slot Gear Guides have been updated with new items from this exciting new raid, including powerful trinkets dropped by Halion. Whether you're a tank, melee DPS, ranged DPS, or healer, we've got you covered with our comprehensive guides for every class and specialization.
John Barrymore January 10, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post examines the DPS rankings for Phase 4 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel. It uses data from Warcraft Logs to provide a perspective on the current state of class balance in Wrath Classic. However, it acknowledges that there are biases and limitations when analyzing the data, and encourages readers to refer to their Class Guides for more information on each spec.
John Barrymore January 03, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS rankings for Phase 4 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel. It looks at data from Warcraft Logs to provide a perspective on class balance, highlighting the biases and limitations of the data. The post also includes class guides for Phase 4 specs in Wrath Classic.
John Barrymore December 28, 2023 5 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS rankings for Phase 4 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel, using data from Warcraft Logs. The article provides a perspective on the current state of class balance in Wrath Classic, acknowledging the inherent biases in analyzing data this way. It also includes statistics for different classes and specs at the 95th percentile, highlighting potential skewing factors and alternative strategies.
John Barrymore December 17, 2023 5 minutes
This week's WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-up explores the topic of gaining a deeper understanding of gold making and managing expectations in the process. It also includes insights on hot Alchemy recipes for the Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft, as well as methods for making steady gold with alt armies and older expansions. Good luck on your gold-making journey!
John Barrymore December 05, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS rankings for Phase 4 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel, using data from Warcraft Logs. The article acknowledges that the rankings may not provide a complete picture of class balance due to biases and alternative strategies. It also includes links to class guides for Phase 4.
John Barrymore November 30, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post explores the DPS rankings for Phase 4 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel. Using data from Warcraft Logs, the article aims to provide a perspective on the current state of class balance in Wrath Classic while acknowledging the limitations and biases inherent in analyzing this data.
John Barrymore October 25, 2023 2 minutes
Blizzard introduces a new 12-month subscription reward on the Battle.net shop, offering exclusive mounts and benefits for World of Warcraft players, including the Nightmarish Emerald Drake for Wrath of the Lich King Classic. Current 12-month subscribers will also receive additional gifts as a token of appreciation.
John Barrymore October 24, 2023 2 minutes
Blizzard has made a significant change to their Battle.net accounts, increasing the hourly instance limit to 10. This adjustment comes after players were experiencing issues with accessing their alt characters and should provide more flexibility and opportunities for gameplay. Additionally, the Headless Horseman event has had its instance limit doubled, allowing players to participate more without hitting the limit.
John Barrymore October 24, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post examines the DPS rankings for Phase 4 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel. Using data from Warcraft Logs, the post provides a perspective on class balance in the game, with a focus on the 95th percentile statistics. The post acknowledges potential biases in the data and includes overall rankings to give a comprehensive picture of spec performance.
John Barrymore October 18, 2023 3 minutes
Learn all about the Hallow's End Event in Wrath Classic and how to obtain the coveted Hallowed Be Thy Name achievement. Find out how to queue up for the Headless Horseman encounter and earn exciting rewards such as the Horseman's Reins and Emblem of Frost. Plus, discover the increased item level loot and unique cosmetic items available during this event.
John Barrymore October 17, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS rankings for Phase 4 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel. Using data from Warcraft Logs, the article offers a perspective on class balance and includes statistics for the 95th percentile as well as overall results. It also discusses the limitations and biases of the data, such as the influence of player preferences and alternative strategies.
John Barrymore October 13, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post celebrates Progress from EU Gehennas for achieving the World First kill of Heroic Lich King in Icecrown Citadel Wrath of the Lich King Classic. The post also mentions the time it took for the Classic community to accomplish this feat and provides additional information on Icecrown Citadel and its boss strategy guides.
John Barrymore October 12, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post features an interview with Blizzard developers Tim Jones and Dara Diba discussing the progress of Wrath Classic, the changes to Feral, strategies for addressing class stacking compositions in Icecrown Citadel, and the future of WoW Classic and Blizzcon.
John Barrymore October 10, 2023 5 minutes
The blog post discusses the release of Phase 4 of Wrath Classic Fall of the Lich King, including the launch of Icecrown Citadel and the new dungeons, as well as updates to the game mechanics and bug fixes. It also introduces the new collections interface and adjustments to various classes.
John Barrymore October 10, 2023 5 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS performance of different classes in the Trial of the Crusader raid in World of Warcraft. It examines the top performers in each boss encounter and discusses the unique mechanics that influence class rankings. The post also offers insights into the upcoming Icecrown Citadel raid and how it may impact class balance.