Dragonflight

John Barrymore January 28, 2024 3 minutes
In this blog post, the author explores the profitability of professions in the Dragonflight expansion of World of Warcraft. They share their personal experiences and frustrations with crafting and the work order system, and discuss the importance of customer service in making gold. The post also provides tips for beginners looking to make gold, such as running old content, leveling various professions, and participating in specific World Quests.
John Barrymore January 28, 2024 17 minutes
In this blog post, the author provides a retrospective on the Mistweaver Monk specialization in the Dragonflight expansion and discusses their hopes for the spec's evolution in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. They also explore the changes Mistweaver has undergone and the potential improvements that could be made to enhance the gameplay experience.
John Barrymore January 28, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the journey of the Havoc Demon Hunter in the game Dragonflight and shares a wishlist for the spec's future evolution in The War Within. It covers the performance of the spec in each season, changes to talent trees and tier sets, and the impact of the rework in patch 10.2. The author concludes that Havoc Demon Hunter is currently in a strong position and looks forward to seeing how the spec will develop in future updates.
John Barrymore January 27, 2024 14 minutes
Is Calia Menethil, the light-created undead and sister of Arthas, secretly plotting to claim the throne of Lordaeron? This blog post explores the questionable motives and trustworthiness of Calia, as well as her association with the Light and the potential consequences of a light-aligned ruler in Azeroth.
John Barrymore January 27, 2024 2 minutes
In a recent hotfix, Blizzard has added Trader's Tender cost to the currently unobtainable mount, Reins of the Kor'kron War Wolf. This could suggest its return in the upcoming Timerunning Pandamonium event, which would break the tradition of Ahead of the Curve mounts being available only during their respective patch window.
John Barrymore January 26, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the journey of Frost Death Knights in the Dragonflight expansion and discusses the spec's potential for improvement in the upcoming War Within expansion. It explores the challenges faced by Frost Death Knights in terms of talent tree design, lack of flexibility in talent points, and the need for a more distinct and impactful gameplay experience. The post concludes with suggestions for changes that could enhance the Frost Death Knight spec.
John Barrymore January 26, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the Augmentation Evoker spec in the Dragonflight expansion, as well as a wishlist for its future evolution in the upcoming War Within expansion. The author discusses issues with raid gameplay, secondary stat scaling, performance evaluation, range restrictions on targeted buffs, unique utility dependency, and the capstone talent, Motes of Possibility. They provide insights and suggestions for improvements to create a more enjoyable and balanced gameplay ex
John Barrymore January 25, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has announced the cancellation of their unannounced survival game, but reassures fans by sharing their plan to shift resources to new exciting projects in development. With a call to adventure, Blizzard invites passionate developers to join their team and help create the next chapter in their story. Positions are available in various departments, including art, design, and engineering.
John Barrymore January 25, 2024 3 minutes
Microsoft is laying off around 1,900 employees from their gaming workforce, including staff from Activision Blizzard and Xbox. The decision is part of an effort to align strategies and create a sustainable cost structure for the growing business. President of Blizzard Entertainment, Mike Ybarra, also announced his departure from the company.
John Barrymore January 25, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, the author discusses their thoughts on the design and gameplay of the Protection Paladin in the Dragonflight expansion. They analyze the changes that were made and offer their wishlist for improvements in the upcoming War Within expansion. The author provides personal insights and suggestions for enhancing the gameplay experience of the Protection Paladin spec.
John Barrymore January 25, 2024 2 minutes
Blizzard has released a list of hotfixes addressing various issues in World of Warcraft, including nerfs to Murozond's Rise and a fix for Demonology's Imps targeting distant enemies. The hotfixes also address issues in dungeons, PvP, and classes like Paladin and Warlock.
John Barrymore January 24, 2024 3 minutes
New tools like Lorrgs.IO are providing WoW players with new ways to analyze and improve their gameplay. By visually filtering the top 50 parses of each class and specialization, players can easily see cooldown usage and overlap with encounter mechanics, saving them the effort of manually digging through individual logs. While this information should be used as a reference and not necessarily exact for every player, it serves as a valuable teaching tool for approaching new boss encounters.
John Barrymore January 24, 2024 6 minutes
In this blog post, the Restoration Druid writer reflects on the journey of the spec in the Dragonflight expansion and shares their hopes for the spec's evolution in the upcoming War Within expansion. They also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the spec's talents, tier sets, and mana management. Lastly, they provide a wishlist for the War Within expansion, including a deeper look at mana economy and a smaller focus on Grove Guardians.
John Barrymore January 24, 2024 2 minutes
This blog post explores the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the first week of Patch 10.2.5, using data provided by Warcraft Logs Raid statistics. The article aims to provide a perspective on the current state of class balance for Dragonflight Season 3, acknowledging that the data may not present a complete picture due to biases and alternative strategies.
John Barrymore January 24, 2024 2 minutes
Blizzard has released hotfixes addressing various issues in World of Warcraft, including nerfs to Murazond's Rise and a fixed bug with Demonology's Imps. The hotfixes also include adjustments to Paladin and Warlock abilities, as well as changes to Mythic+ dungeons and PvP.
John Barrymore January 23, 2024 5 minutes
In this blog post, Assassination Rogue Writer Whispyr reflects on the ups and downs of Assassination in Dragonflight and shares their wishlist for the spec's evolution in the upcoming War Within expansion. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the spec, its performance in Mythic+ and raiding, and offer suggestions for improvements. Whispyr also provides insights into potential changes for the Hero Specializations and the role of poisons and combo points in the spec's gameplay.
John Barrymore January 23, 2024 3 minutes
The latest update for Dragonflight introduces the Grim Campfire TCG toy as a Twitch Drop for players who watch a combined four hours of Dragonflight streams on Twitch.tv from January 23 to January 30. The update also includes new content such as the Azerothian Archives Public Event and the ability to ride dragons in old-world continents.
John Barrymore January 23, 2024 7 minutes
In this blog post, the author provides a retrospective of the Affliction Warlock spec in the Dragonflight expansion and shares their wishlist for its evolution in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. They discuss the current gameplay issues, the spec's journey throughout Dragonflight, and potential changes that could be made in the future. The post is written by Kalamazi, a Warlock content creator focused on PVE.
John Barrymore January 23, 2024 3 minutes
In this blog post, the author provides a retrospective on the journey of Beast Mastery Hunters in the Dragonflight expansion. They discuss the initial rough spots and improvements made to the class, as well as the challenges faced in terms of utility and gameplay. The author also shares their wishlist for the spec's future evolution in the upcoming expansion, The War Within.
John Barrymore January 23, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post offers a retrospective on the journey of the Restoration Shaman spec in the Dragonflight expansion. It explores the highs and lows of the spec throughout each season, discusses the challenges it has faced, and shares hopes for its evolution in the upcoming War Within expansion. The post also delves into talent tree issues, annoying interactions, and the shortcomings of tier bonuses. Additionally, it speculates on the potential Hero Talents for Restoration Shaman in the War Within.
John Barrymore January 22, 2024 11 minutes
In this blog post, the Fire Mage Writer offers a retrospective on the journey of the Fire Mage spec in Dragonflight and shares their hopes for its evolution in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. They discuss the talent tree changes, gameplay mechanics, buffs and debuffs, and their wish for new Hero talents that bring variety and break the mold of constant uptime gameplay.
John Barrymore January 22, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an overview of the upcoming events and updates in World of Warcraft. From the Season of Discovery Phase 2 to signing up for the Arena World Championship and Mythic Dungeon International, this post covers all the important news and events happening in the game this week.
John Barrymore January 22, 2024 6 minutes
The Seeds of Renewal update brings exciting conversations and developments as Dragonflight's story continues to unfold. From new titles and motivations to mysterious artifacts and alliances, this blog post delves into the latest revelations and offers a glimpse into what lies ahead for the world of Dragonflight.
John Barrymore January 21, 2024 9 minutes
This blog post discusses two main topics: the use of spare Artisan's Mettle in various crafting professions to increase profits, and the opportunity to make gold through transmog and cosmetic markets. It also provides tips and suggestions for making gold without relying on the Dragonflight activity.
John Barrymore January 19, 2024 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the ongoing issue with the Afflicted NPC in the latest patch of a popular game. Despite a hotfix, the Afflicted continues to behave as a player, causing frustration for players relying on smart healing. The post explores the impact of this bug on various playstyles and provides insights on whether it is a positive or negative change.
John Barrymore January 18, 2024 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the significant bugs with the Afflicted Mythic+ affix in Patch 10.2.5, where Afflicted NPCs become valid targets for boss mechanics and auto-targeted abilities. This can result in wasted buffs, additional damage, and extra mechanics in Mythic+ dungeons, impacting players' runs negatively.
John Barrymore January 18, 2024 4 minutes
Experience the thrill of dragonriding races in the shattered remnants of Draenor with the Outland Cup. Embark on 13 challenging courses in Normal, Advanced, and Reverse variations, and earn unique rewards such as the Manuscript of Endless Possibility that randomizes your Dragonriding customization each time you mount. Let the competition begin!
John Barrymore January 17, 2024 2 minutes
Introducing the Azerothian Archives, a new world event in Patch 10.2.5 that offers exploration and discovery-themed quests and activities. Although it doesn't provide character enhancements, it offers exciting cosmetic rewards, including transmogs, mounts, and pets. Learn more about this event and its location in our comprehensive guide.
John Barrymore January 16, 2024 3 minutes
Discover the details of the exciting questline in Patch 10.2.5 that revolves around the Alliance reclaiming Gilneas. This blog post covers the story, including the involvement of the Scarlet Crusade and unexpected alliances, offering a spoiler warning for those looking to avoid storyline reveals.
John Barrymore January 16, 2024 3 minutes
Discover the unfolding events in the world of Azeroth as Mathias Shaw informs Genn Greymane about Anduin's mysterious presence in Kalimdor. With hints of a deeper story leading to The War Within, explore the secrets and intrigue that lie ahead.
John Barrymore January 16, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard presents This Week in WoW, featuring the MDI and AWC sign-ups! Delve into the Seeds of Renewal content update, explore new zones, take flight on dragons, and more. Don't forget to register for the AWC and MDI competitions before it's too late! Stay updated with the official World of Warcraft news site for all the latest events and news.
John Barrymore January 16, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post speculates about the potential return of Challenge Modes in the upcoming Timerunning Pandamonium event in World of Warcraft. It discusses a new spell related to Timerunning and its possible ties to the larger Worldsoul Saga narrative. The post also explores the idea of revisiting the Siege of Orgrimmar raid and the role of Xal'atath, the Harbinger, in collecting dark artifacts across time.
John Barrymore January 16, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the last week of Dragonflight Season 3 in World of Warcraft. It uses data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics to give a perspective on the current state of class balance, although it acknowledges the limitations and biases of the data. The post also includes a chart showing the rankings for each class and spec at the 95th percentile.
John Barrymore January 14, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post covers various topics related to gold making in World of Warcraft. It includes a roundup of favorite gold-making items from different players, strategies for making steady gold with minimum playtime, and an interesting vendor flip involving Encrypted Twilight Texts. The post also mentions a helpful addon called WealthAudit that allows players to see how much gold others have accumulated.
John Barrymore January 12, 2024 4 minutes
Discover the exciting updates in Dragonflight's latest update, Seeds of Renewal, including the Azerothian Archives Public Event and Dragonflight Dungeons. Earn the Grim Campfire Toy as a Twitch Drop by watching any Dragonflight stream on Twitch.tv from January 23rd to January 30th. Link your Twitch and Battle.net accounts and claim your rewards in-game after watching at least four hours of WoW: Dragonflight content.
John Barrymore January 11, 2024 6 minutes
The blog post provides an overview of the Patch 10.2.5 Patch Notes for World of Warcraft. It includes details about new features such as the Azerothian Archives public event, the Bel'ameth zone, dragonriding on old-world continents, follower dungeons, and more. Additionally, it mentions new character customizations, achievements, class changes, and updates to items, player versus player, quests, and user interface.
John Barrymore January 10, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard's Patch 10.2.5 Seeds of Renewal offers a wealth of new content, including the exploration of the long-hidden Dragon Isles, the discovery of the tranquil night elf settlement Bel'ameth, and the ability to embark on exciting dragonriding adventures across old-world continents. With new character customizations, follower dungeons, and mysterious lore to uncover, Seeds of Renewal promises to bring fresh excitement to the world of Azeroth.
John Barrymore January 10, 2024 6 minutes
Why is Mythic Amidrassil So Hard? Exploring the challenging mechanics and high wipe counts of the last three bosses in the Mythic Amidrassil raid. The blog post discusses the punishing one-shot raid mechanics and compares them to previous raids, questioning their frequency and impact on the overall raid experience.
John Barrymore January 10, 2024 2 minutes
Blizzard introduces a new feature called Follower Dungeons in Dragonflight Patch 10.2.5. Players can now experience normal mode dungeons with NPC party members, allowing them to play solo or with friends. This feature is perfect for players who want to explore dungeons at their own pace or learn mechanics and boss fights with the help of NPC teammates.
John Barrymore January 10, 2024 4 minutes
Patch 10.2.5 for WoW: Dragonflight brings exciting new updates, including the Azerothian Archives Public Event, Dragonriding, and more. Watch any Dragonflight stream on Twitch.tv from January 16th to January 23rd to earn the Grim Campfire Toy as a Twitch Drop. Make sure to link your Twitch account and log into the Battle.net region you want to receive the drop on.
John Barrymore January 10, 2024 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the achievement Friends in Feathers in the game. It explains that players can earn this achievement by rescuing 18 moonkin hatchlings during the Claws for Concern daily quest. The post also provides coordinates for each hatchling location to help players complete the achievement.
John Barrymore January 09, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has unveiled the upcoming Azerothian Archives event in Patch 10.2.5, offering players a chance to explore the history of the Dragon Isles and earn exciting cosmetic rewards. Engage in solo and group activities, excavate relics, locate hidden items, and uncover intriguing stories of the past.
John Barrymore January 09, 2024 3 minutes
Introducing the Auspicious Arborwyrm, the Lunar New Year mount for 2024 in World of Warcraft! Retail players who have the 12th-Month subscription offer can get this mount for free. Soar through the skies of Azeroth with style and grace on this unique and majestic mount.
John Barrymore January 09, 2024 4 minutes
Discover the excitement of Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking with this week's Dragonflight Bonus Event! Take on the challenge of Timewalking dungeons and the Ulduar raid, where Yogg-Saron awaits. Earn valuable rewards, including transmog sets and pets, while experiencing the thrill of this nostalgic event.
John Barrymore January 09, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of January 2nd, using data provided by Warcraft Logs. It looks at the 95th percentile statistics and overall results to give a perspective on the current state of class balance for Dragonflight Season 3. However, it acknowledges that there may be biases and limitations in the data, such as certain specs being played less and alternative strategies affecting the rankings.