Dragonflight

John Barrymore April 17, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has announced the return of Heroic Week in The War Within, after its removal caused mixed reactions. This week-long period will allow players to gear up for Mythic raids and Mythic+ without arbitrary caps, but has also raised concerns about power differentials and lack of class tuning. Ultimately, the reintroduction of Heroic Week aims to provide a fair and balanced early access period for all players.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has released a preview of the new Warbands system coming to World of Warcraft. This system will allow players to integrate all of their characters on a Battle.net account, including items, collections, and progression. The goal is to make playing alternate characters easier and more enjoyable, while also clarifying which aspects of the game are account-wide versus character-specific.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 6 minutes
The blog post discusses the upcoming expansion, The War Within, for the popular game World of Warcraft. It provides details about the new zones, dungeons, features, and characters that players can expect to encounter in the expansion. Players can also sign up for the alpha test to be part of the development process.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has released new products in the Blizzard Gear Store, including Alliance and Horde Signet Rings and a Mouse Mat for The War Within! Whether you're looking for something simple to wear during The War Within, or something a bit more flashy to express your faction pride, these new products have something for everyone.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 10 minutes
This blog post provides a comprehensive list of all 464 flying mounts available for Dragonriding in The War Within expansion. It also discusses the Dragonriding Glyph System and how players can toggle between dynamic flight and the traditional flying style. Additionally, the post highlights examples of non-traditional dynamic flying mounts and the Skyriding settings.
John Barrymore April 16, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of April 9th, using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for Mythic difficulty. It provides a perspective on the current state of class balance for Dragonflight Season 3, but highlights the limitations and biases of the data. The post includes DPS rankings for different specs and classes, and also provides links to class guides for Season 3.
John Barrymore April 15, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post discusses the Pandaria Timerunning feature in World of Warcraft, which allows players to acquire a wide range of gear through achievements. However, players may have noticed a lack of accessories such as necks, rings, and trinkets being awarded. The post also mentions the availability of consumables that provide similar effects to these accessories.
John Barrymore April 15, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post announces the availability of Beta Sign Ups for World of Warcraft®: The War Within™. Players can sign up to have early access to new subterranean worlds, the Earthen allied race, and an ancient evil. Instructions for signing up and getting started with the beta test are provided. Pre-purchase options for the expansion are also detailed.
John Barrymore April 15, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has removed the mention of additional character slots for the Timerunning: Pandaria event, indicating that the change may not happen. Players will need to delete a character if they are already at the 60 character limit in order to play the Remix: Mists of Pandaria game mode.
John Barrymore April 15, 2024 3 minutes
NetEase's partnership renewal with Blizzard for bringing back Blizzard games to China has garnered overwhelming response, with over two million players pre-registering, accounts being reactivated and recovered, and Blizzard China receiving over 1,000 resumes. These statistics demonstrate the immense popularity and enthusiasm for World of Warcraft in China, emphasizing the strong desire among players to return to their original accounts and servers. Additionally, the upcoming release of The War W
John Barrymore April 14, 2024 3 minutes
Discover the new boat travel path added in Patch 10.2.7, sailing from Bel'ameth to Gilneas and back. Read about the historical significance of this journey and the friendship it sparks, and find out how you can embark on a scenic voyage through these two Alliance nations in World of Warcraft.
John Barrymore April 13, 2024 8 minutes
The blog post discusses the datamined Trading Post items for Patch 10.2.7 PTR, categorized by different themes such as Summer Fun, Dark Depths, and the Spirit of Competition. It provides a detailed list of possible items, including mounts, toys, transmog sets, and battle pets, for each theme.
John Barrymore April 13, 2024 3 minutes
In the blog post, we explore the cosmetic rewards available in the Timerunning Pandaria of Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7. Players can now obtain recolored versions of the class-specific three-piece armor set and weapon arsenals from the Trading Post by completing specific Timerunning meta achievements. This provides players with more options and flexibility in earning these sets.
John Barrymore April 13, 2024 4 minutes
The blog post discusses the new feature in Timerunning: Mists of Pandaria where collectors can purchase and learn transmog ensembles from other armor types. It highlights the process of acquiring ensembles, the bugs currently present in the system, missing information, the new visual IDs for raid sets, and the class ensembles and arsenals available.
John Barrymore April 12, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post discusses the introduction of Timerunning gear upgrades in Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7. Players can use Bronze currency earned through quests and activities to upgrade their gear and fully upgrading Timerunning items can be costly. Additionally, the post mentions the new Infinite Bazaar and the presence of Infinite Dragonflight vendors in The Jade Forest.
John Barrymore April 12, 2024 5 minutes
This blog post provides a comprehensive list of the mounts available for purchase with Bronze in Timerunning: Pandaria. It includes information on prices, sources, and requirements for each mount, as well as previews of the new Pandaria Remix mounts. There are also rare Mists of Pandaria mounts available from the vendor, but they are more expensive and require a higher level.
John Barrymore April 12, 2024 6 minutes
The blog post introduces WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, where players can level up faster and become more powerful by using a Cloak of Infinite Potential. The post details the different Threads and Gems that can be obtained to upgrade the cloak and equip new powerful abilities and effects, providing a comprehensive overview of these features.
John Barrymore April 12, 2024 6 minutes
The blog post introduces WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, where players can level faster and become more powerful by equipping a Cloak with new abilities and effects. The post provides a comprehensive list of the various threads and gems that can be looted to enhance the cloak's power, as well as the new powerful abilities obtained from meta gems. Additionally, it mentions the cogwheel gems that allow players to steal movement abilities from other classes.
John Barrymore April 11, 2024 5 minutes
In this blog post, players embark on a questline to help a night elf named Kelestra lay her family to rest. However, they discover that her sister, who died in the Burning of Teldrassil, was actually a traitor. Players must then decide whether to support Kelestra's wish to bury her sister alongside their family or side with those who believe she should be denied entry to a sacred barrow den.
John Barrymore April 11, 2024 2 minutes
Blizzard has answered popular questions about the Timerunning Pandamonium event, revealing that there will be no challenge mode sets available. Players can create new Remix characters (Timerunners) on any realm and can join existing guilds to earn achievements in Pandaria. However, certain content and loot will be specific to the Remix world.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard is opening Pandaria Remix PTR servers for testing this weekend, April 12 - 14. Players will have the opportunity to test all content, including heroic raids, quest zones, and the new Cloak of Infinite Potential. Don't miss out on this chance to provide feedback and experience the exciting new features in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
Discover the exciting new swimwear debuting on the Trading Post in Patch 10.2.7. From trendy bikinis to adorable murloc floaties and a vibrant rainbow beach chair, these summer-themed items are sure to make a splash. Get a sneak peek at the new designs and start planning your beach looks for Pride Month and beyond!
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post discusses the datamined return of raid buff scrolls, such as Mystic Touch, Chaos Brand, and various other buffs, in Patch 10.2.7 PTR. The author speculates that these scrolls might be reintroduced for Timerunning raids, where smaller raid groups may be used.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 6 minutes
Blizzard has announced WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, a time-limited event allowing players to re-experience the Mists of Pandaria expansion at an accelerated rate from level 10 to 70. With new loot and customizable items, players can power up and take on tougher content while collecting transmogs and earning achievements.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of April 2nd in World of Warcraft. The data is taken from the Raid Statistics Page on Warcraft Logs for Mythic difficulty, focusing on the 95th percentile. The article acknowledges the limitations of this data, such as biases and alternative strategies, and includes DPS rankings for each spec.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
NetEase and Blizzard Entertainment have announced a renewed partnership to bring beloved titles like World of Warcraft back to China. The agreement also includes a broader collaboration between Microsoft Gaming and NetEase, promising new gaming experiences across platforms and markets.
John Barrymore April 09, 2024 5 minutes
Get an early review of the Slayer Hero Talents in World of Warcraft's The War Within expansion. The Slayer specialization for Arms and Fury Warriors focuses on high frequency Execute and Bladestorm procs, along with quality of life improvements like stunning and interrupting during Bladestorm. Find out how well Slayer fits into the single target rotation and its potential for high damage output.
John Barrymore April 08, 2024 6 minutes
In this blog post, our Windwalker Monk guide writer provides an early review of the Conduit of the Celestials Hero Talents for Windwalker Monks in the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft. The blog discusses the theme and abilities of the Hero Talent Tree and highlights concerns about the current state of the Windwalker specialization.
John Barrymore April 08, 2024 8 minutes
This blog post provides an early review of the Hellcaller Warlock Hero Talents in the upcoming The War Within expansion for World of Warcraft. The post discusses the abilities, talent choices, and gameplay interactions of the Hellcaller talent tree, specifically for Destruction Warlock players.
John Barrymore April 07, 2024 5 minutes
In this blog post, our Frost Mage guide writer offers an early review of the new Spellslinger Mage Hero Talents in the upcoming The War Within expansion. The post covers the key aspects of the Spellslinger tree, including its rotational changes, talent choices, and possible design issues to keep an eye on.
John Barrymore April 06, 2024 6 minutes
In this blog post, the author provides a review and analysis of the Druid of the Claw Hero Talents coming in the next World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within. The post explores the core concepts of the talent tree, such as catweaving and massive attacks, and analyzes each individual talent, separating them into thumbs up or thumbs down categories based on their effectiveness and gameplay impact.
John Barrymore April 06, 2024 8 minutes
In this blog post, Sinzhu provides an early review of the Shado-Pan Monk Hero Talents coming in the next World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within. They examine the talents, discuss how they fit into the playstyle of a Brewmaster Monk, and highlight any issues or concerns with the talent tree. The post also emphasizes the challenge of balancing the talents for both single-target and AoE scenarios.