Dragonflight

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.
John Barrymore January 29, 2024 6 minutes
In this blog post, the Subtlety Rogue spec in the game is retrospectively analyzed, focusing on its journey during the Dragonflight expansion and looking ahead to its evolution in The War Within. The post discusses the spec's performance in different raid tiers, talent tree reworks, talent diversity, gameplay complexity, weaknesses, and concludes with a wishlist for the upcoming expansion. The author, Fuu, is a Rogue Theorycrafter and a moderator on the Rogue Discord.
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.