Dragonflight

John Barrymore February 07, 2024 3 minutes
The popular data aggregation site Subcreation has been acquired by Archon, the parent company of Warcraft Logs. This acquisition will result in Subcreation redirecting to Archon's site, where users can find improved tools for statistical analysis of Mythic+ dungeons, raids, and PvP content. The merger aims to provide a better and more comprehensive product for World of Warcraft players.
John Barrymore February 07, 2024 4 minutes
Jellybeans interviews game producer George Velev and combat game designer Daniel Achterman about the upcoming Dark Ranger Hero Talent tree. Learn about the origins of the Dark Ranger, design choices and tuning, and how to provide feedback to Blizzard for a richer gaming experience.
John Barrymore February 07, 2024 6 minutes
The blog post provides an early look at the hero talents for Oracle Priests in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. It discusses the concept of Premonition, a new spell that rotates between three different buffs for allies. The post also covers details about the design, feedback received, and future possibilities for the Oracle Priest talent tree.
John Barrymore February 07, 2024 4 minutes
The blog post discusses the upcoming Frostfire Hero Talent tree in World of Warcraft. The post includes an interview with combat design leads, highlighting design choices and tuning, as well as feedback on the Hero Talents and their impact on gameplay. The post also mentions miscellaneous details such as the iteration of Spellslinger and Sunfury talents and the decision not to make Orb spells static.
John Barrymore February 07, 2024 13 minutes
Blizzard has introduced new Hero Talents for the Priest, Hunter, Mage, and Druid classes in World of Warcraft. These talents provide additional powers and class fantasies, with players being able to choose a single Hero Talent tree to activate on their character. Each tree offers unique abilities and modifications, with the goal of maintaining balance and freedom of choice for players.
John Barrymore February 07, 2024 2 minutes
In a heartwarming update to the Love is in the Air festival, Trade Prince Gazlowe and Dark Iron Dwarf Thaelin Darkanvil can be seen working together on an upgraded mount called the X46-Heartmender. Despite being from opposing factions, their shared passion for engineering has brought them closer as friends. It's a delightful, wholesome moment that showcases the power of friendship in unexpected places.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, Holly Longdale, the Executive Producer & Vice President for WoW, shares the team's focus and commitment to their roadmap for World of Warcraft in 2024. She also announces a surprise for the community in March, revealing that there will not be a 10.2.6 PTR and teasing an upcoming hidden content update.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 2 minutes
The blog post discusses the details of Patch 10.2.6 for World of Warcraft (WoW), including an upcoming unique event inspired by the community that will be available to all WoW subscribers. The post also reveals that there will be no Public Test Realm (PTR) for this patch, as the developers want to keep the content hidden and surprise the players. The update will be released in March and will include changes for Dragonflight Season 4, which will have its own PTR after the launch.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 5 minutes
This blog post reflects on the journey of the Survival Hunter specialization in the Dragonflight expansion and shares hopes for its future in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. It discusses the gameplay, talent tree, tier sets, utility, and cooldowns of the Survival Hunter spec, as well as suggestions for improvements and changes moving forward. Ultimately, the post expresses optimism for the spec's potential and the exciting possibilities in The War Within.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of January 30th in Dragonflight Season 3. Using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics, the post explores the class balance based on the 95th percentile, while acknowledging biases and potential skewing factors that may affect the rankings.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 5 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the journey of the Guardian Druid spec in the Dragonflight expansion. It discusses the ups and downs, talent tree and utility issues, lack of borrowed power and tier sets, and hopes for the spec's future in The War Within. The post is written by Pumps, a knowledgeable Guardian Druid player and guide writer.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 22 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the journey of the Retribution Paladin spec in the Dragonflight expansion, highlighting its evolution, challenges, and future prospects. It discusses issues such as mobility, survivability, talent builds, reworks, and tuning, providing insights and suggestions for improvement. The author shares their thoughts on the state of the spec and hopes for its next evolution in The War Within.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 3 minutes
Looking to collect Love Tokens in the revamped Love is in the Air event in Patch 10.2.5? This blog post provides a comprehensive guide on all the sources of Love Tokens available, including one-time sources like quests and daily sources like dailies and dungeon runs. Find out how many Love Tokens you can earn and maximize your rewards during the event!
John Barrymore February 05, 2024 3 minutes
In this blog post, Holy Priest Writer AutomaticJak reflects on the journey of Holy Priests in the Dragonflight expansion and shares their wishlist for the spec's evolution in the upcoming War Within expansion. The post discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Holy Priest gameplay, as well as potential changes and improvements for the spec in the future.
John Barrymore February 05, 2024 6 minutes
The Love is in the Air holiday event in World of Warcraft has been updated with new quests, achievements, and rewards. Players can trade in Love Tokens for new goodies, participate in a yearly questline, and enjoy a scenic getaway through magical portals. There are also new mounts, pets, toys, and cosmetics to collect. Get ready to spread the love and celebrate this event with your loved ones in Azeroth!
John Barrymore February 05, 2024 18 minutes
In this blog post, the Frost Mage Writer, Dorovon, reflects on the journey of Frost Mages in Dragonflight and shares their wishlist for the spec's evolution in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. They discuss the improvements made to the Mage talent tree, the 10.1.5 rework, and the unique strengths and weaknesses of Frost Mages. They also speculate on what the Frostfire talent tree in The War Within might entail.
John Barrymore February 05, 2024 3 minutes
Discover all the exciting new collectibles available during the Love is in the Air holiday event! From limited-time rewards like bouquets and buffs to cosmetic headpieces and a new mount, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Check out our comprehensive guide for all the activities, quests, and rewards during this romantic event.
John Barrymore February 05, 2024 2 minutes
The blog post discusses the upcoming Love is in the Air event in the game and highlights a change in the drop rate for the elusive X-45 Heartbreaker mount. It reveals that the chance of obtaining the mount is significantly higher during the first attempt of the day, providing players with a better opportunity to obtain it.
John Barrymore February 05, 2024 2 minutes
This blog post explores the new achievement, Support Your Local Artisans, in the Love is in the Air 2024 event in World of Warcraft. Unlike previous gold sinks in the game, this achievement only offers 10 achievement points as a reward. Players must donate gold to the Artisan's Consortium within a limited timeframe to earn this achievement.
John Barrymore February 05, 2024 19 minutes
In this blog post, the author provides a retrospective on the Preservation spec in the Dragonflight expansion and shares their wishlist for its future evolution in The War Within. They discuss the changes and improvements made to the spec throughout the expansion, as well as some challenges and areas for improvement. The author also highlights the unique mechanics and playstyle of Preservation and expresses excitement for its future development.
John Barrymore February 04, 2024 15 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the journey of Windwalker Monks in the Dragonflight expansion of World of Warcraft and discusses the spec's strengths and weaknesses. The author also shares their wishlist for the spec's future evolution in the upcoming expansion, The War Within.
John Barrymore February 04, 2024 18 minutes
In this blog post, the author takes a retrospective look at the Unholy Death Knight specialization in World of Warcraft's Dragonflight expansion. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Unholy talent tree, the lack of player engagement with the spec's pets, and the diminishing utility of Death Grip. The author also shares their hopes for the spec's future evolution with the upcoming War Within expansion.
John Barrymore February 04, 2024 2 minutes
Discover how to obtain the elusive Enlightened Hearthstone toy in the game Shadowlands. Follow a step-by-step guide that outlines the puzzle and the locations you need to visit in order to unlock this unique item. Congratulations on adding this exciting new toy to your collection!
John Barrymore February 03, 2024 9 minutes
The blog post discusses the Lunar Festival event in World of Warcraft. It provides information on the activities, achievements, and rewards available during the festival, including the new Dragonflight customization and the seasonal boss, Omen. The post also mentions the availability of the festival in WoW Classic and provides details on how to participate in both versions of the event.
John Barrymore February 03, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post discusses the journey of the Marksmanship Hunter spec in the game Dragonflight and shares a wishlist for its evolution in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. It covers the strengths and weaknesses of the spec's gameplay, its DPS performance, utility and defensive issues, and includes a wishlist of improvements for viability, gameplay, and quality of life. The post is written by Azortharion, an experienced Hunter player and theorycrafter.
John Barrymore February 03, 2024 6 minutes
In this blog post, the author reflects on the performance of the Destruction Warlock spec in the Dragonflight expansion of World of Warcraft. They discuss the impact of tier sets and talent tree choices on the spec's damage output and highlight their wishlist for improvements in the upcoming expansion, The War Within.
John Barrymore February 02, 2024 12 minutes
In this blog post, the author reflects on the journey of the Devastation Evoker spec in the Dragonflight expansion and shares their hopes for its evolution in The War Within. They discuss the gameplay mechanics, talent tree changes, range limitations, and the potential for improvement in the upcoming expansion.
John Barrymore February 02, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the journey of Holy Paladins in the Dragonflight expansion and discusses the problems and hopes for the spec's future in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. The author delves into issues like the lack of a clear identity, the challenges with mana as a resource, and the need for spell tuning and improvements to Holy Power spenders. They also share their personal thoughts on the spec's gameplay and potential changes for The War Within.
John Barrymore February 01, 2024 7 minutes
In this blog post, the Vengeance Demon Hunter writer reflects on the journey of the spec in Dragonflight and shares their wishlist for the upcoming expansion, The War Within. They discuss the changes they would like to see in the talent trees, gameplay, encounter design, and utility of the spec. The writer also touches on the topic of Tier Sets and quality of life improvements for Vengeance Demon Hunters.
John Barrymore February 01, 2024 2 minutes
Blizzard has released a new trailer for the 2024 Arena World Championship, featuring intense brawls and thrilling encounters. The tournament will have two cups, with the top gladiators vying for a spot in the Mid-Season Clash. Stay connected and tune in to witness the exhilarating combat!
John Barrymore February 01, 2024 3 minutes
Not Even Close is a damage calculation utility created for players pushing higher into Mythic+ dungeons. It helps players determine if a dungeon is completable and what defensives they might need to survive. While not guaranteed to be completely accurate, it serves as an exceptional starting point to save players time and guesswork.
John Barrymore February 01, 2024 18 minutes
In this blog post, the writer reflects on the journey of the Blood Death Knight spec in the Dragonflight expansion and expresses their hopes for its evolution in the upcoming War Within expansion. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the spec, the lack of impactful changes, and the need for a more coherent vision and engaging talent options. The writer emphasizes the functional nature of the spec and its ability to withstand various challenges but highlights the shallow depth and lack of
John Barrymore January 31, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the Arcane Mage spec in the Dragonflight expansion and shares a wishlist for improvements in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. It covers areas for opportunity, problems within the spec, talent system issues, bugs, and quality of life improvements. The author also discusses their wishlist for the new Hero specializations and provides their thoughts on the names chosen for these specializations.
John Barrymore January 31, 2024 2 minutes
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Trading Post with Blizzard's special offerings! Visit T&W or Zen'shiri Trading Post to grab the Mannequin Charm toy and the X-53 Touring Rocket mount at incredibly low prices. Plus, earn an extra 500 Trader's Tender by completing activities from the Traveler's Log. Don't miss out on these fantastic deals!
John Barrymore January 31, 2024 2 minutes
Blizzard has unveiled the February 2024 Trading Post items, all with a Valentine's Day theme. From mounts to transmog weapons, players can expect pink and red details, including the adorable Fur-endship Fox mount and Love Witch transmog weapons. Additionally, there are bonuses for trading and two items available at a very low cost.
John Barrymore January 31, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the journey of the Feral Druid spec in the Dragonflight expansion and shares the author's hopes for its evolution in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. It highlights the challenges and issues faced by Feral Druids throughout the expansion and provides insights into the performance of the spec in different aspects of the game. The author also discusses the remaining problems with the spec and their wishlist for improvements in The War Within.
John Barrymore January 31, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has released a new hotfix blog post detailing updates and fixes for various aspects of the game. This includes retroactively awarding the Champion of the Dragonflights title and addressing line of sight issues and boss problems in dungeons like Atal'Dazar, Rise of Murozond, and Everbloom.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 24 minutes
In this blog post, the author reflects on the journey of the Shadow Priest in the expansion Dragonflight and shares their hopes for the spec's next evolution in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. They discuss the changes and challenges the spec faced throughout the expansion, as well as their thoughts on talent trees, tier bonuses, utility, and more. The author also speculates on the potential hero talents for Shadow Priests in The War Within and highlights areas that they believe need to b
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post highlights a special offer for Amazon Prime Gaming members to claim the Cap'n Crackers pet for free in World of Warcraft. The post provides step-by-step instructions on how to become a Prime Gaming member, link Twitch and Blizzard accounts, claim the offer, and redeem the rewards in-game. It also mentions that the offer is available only in regions where Prime Gaming is available and excludes WoW Classic games.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of January 23rd using data from Warcraft Logs. It provides statistics for the 95th percentile and overall results to give a perspective on class balance for Dragonflight Season 3. However, it also acknowledges the limitations and biases in interpreting the data, such as the stronger specs being played more frequently.
John Barrymore January 29, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post discusses the latest hotfix for the legendary weapon, Fyr'alath the Dreamrender, in the game. It explores the improvements made to the on-use effect, Rage of Fyr'alath, and the impact of these changes on the gameplay experience. The author also addresses any remaining issues and provides insights into the overall effectiveness of Fyr'alath.
John Barrymore January 29, 2024 3 minutes
Johanna Faries has been announced as the new president of Blizzard Entertainment. In an email to Blizzard employees, she expressed her excitement about joining the company and her commitment to helping Blizzard thrive. She also acknowledged the differences between Blizzard and Activision, and pledged to respect and understand the dynamics of both companies.