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Notable Differences Between Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch and Original

Here come the details on the differences between Cataclysm as it will be presented in Classic and the original, as Blizzard explain Hunter pet issues, Void Storage and Guild Perk adjustments and more. The pre-patch begins today, April 30th. Today at 01:04 by Staff

Blizzard have announced three upcoming Cataclysm Classic Beta test weekends, covering raids and Tol Barad in the next few weeks. Today at 00:32 by Staff

Season of Discovery Class Tuning: April 30th

Blizzard have announced more class tuning coming with this week's reset, as Hunters, Shamans and Warlocks get some adjustments. Yesterday at 22:55 by Staff

Christie Golden announced today via Twitter that she has been laid off from Blizzard's Story & Franchise Development team, effective late January. 11 comments Yesterday at 19:52 by Staff

Warrior Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54361

Finally, here are the Warrior changes that went live in War Within Alpha Build 54361. 2 comments Yesterday at 19:40 by Stan

Here comes the official preview post for May's Trading Post! We have quite a few pets and mounts, some returning, as well as the usual big batch of cosmetics, all with a very floral theme, culminating in the Amber Monarch butterfly wings back customization! 3 comments Yesterday at 17:04 by Staff

Dragonflight Season 4 Raid DPS Log Rankings, Week 1: Vault of the Incarnates

We've entered Season 4 and the Awakened raids have arrived, as we'll be rotating through one raid a week, starting with VotI! The charts will be looking quite different week-over-week here in Season 4, so the comparisons will be a little less useful, but it's still fun to see just how much things change as we move from one raid to another. Yesterday at 16:10 by Starym

A Preview of Horde Nightbsaber Mounts in Patch 10.2.7

Blizzard added 3 Nightsaber mounts for the Horde in Patch 10.2.7! Yesterday at 15:26 by Staff

Hardest to Obtain Transmogs in WoW (Video)

Here comes another interesting hirumaredx video, this time focusing on very hard to obtain transmogrification cosmetic options (and the tusks didn't even make the cut)! Yesterday at 14:37 by Starym

Warlock Class Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54361

Here is an overview of all Warlock changes that went live in the most recent Alpha build. 3 comments Yesterday at 11:04 by Stan

Dragonflight 10.2.6 and Season of Discovery Hotfixes: April 22nd - 29th

Here's a collection of hotfixes for Dragonflight, Season of Discovery and Cataclysm Classic for the past week, featuring class tuning in SoD, plenty of Season 4 fixes for retail most focused on items, and plenty more. Yesterday at 00:06 by Starym

Mythic+ Tier List for Dragonflight Season 4 Week 1

We've looked at the Mythic+ Tier List during the first week of Season 4 and we've got quite a few changes! 1 comment Apr 28, 2024 at 19:55 by Stan

Mythic+ Affix Rotation for Dragonflight Season 4

Here's the complete affix rotation for Dragonflight Season 4! 2 comments Apr 28, 2024 at 17:52 by Stan

Shaman Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54361

Check out all the Shaman changes that went live in the second War Within Alpha build. Apr 28, 2024 at 16:39 by Stan

Priest Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54361

Next, we're looking at the Priest changes that went live in the second Alpha build. We've got some updates to Discipline's Atonement, and some tweaks to Shadow Priest's Collapsing Void. 2 comments Apr 28, 2024 at 09:12 by Stan

Dracthyr Get Regular Flying in War Within Pre-Patch

While the big War Within pre-patch news is certainly Dynamic Flight being added to old mounts, the system is also adding a new option for Dracthyr! Apr 28, 2024 at 04:43 by Staff

Paladin Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54361

The latest Paladin changes on War Within Alpha include adjustments to the Retribution mastery and some Hero Talent tweaks. Apr 27, 2024 at 19:18 by Stan

Alliance players will be able to obtain three new wolf mounts soon. Check them out! Apr 27, 2024 at 19:01 by Staff

Monk Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54361

We've recapped all Monk changes that went live in the most recent War Within Alpha build in this post. Apr 27, 2024 at 11:46 by Stan

Taivans Size Increased Again in Patch 10.2.7!

Taivan's size has been increased in Patch 10.2.7, and we have a detailed side-by-side comparison to showcase the changes. Apr 27, 2024 at 11:36 by Staff

The War Within Alpha client includes information about upcoming WInter Veil 2024 gifts! Apr 27, 2024 at 11:22 by Staff

Unraveling the War Within Story Through Datamining

We've uncovered portions of the War Within story through datamining! The post obviously contains spoilers so proceed at your own risk! 3 comments Apr 27, 2024 at 10:33 by Stan

Mage Class Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54361

Here are all the Mage changes that went live in the second War Within Alpha build. Apr 27, 2024 at 08:33 by Stan

Blizzard have detailed Mythic+ dungeon tuning that's live already, with Uldaman and Neltharus getting some changes. Apr 26, 2024 at 22:54 by Staff

Savage Ebony Turtle Mount in Patch 10.2.7

Savage Ebony Battle Turtle is an upcoming promotion mount coming in Patch 10.2.7. Apr 26, 2024 at 12:46 by Staff

Earthen Allied Race Dances and Customization Options

The new War Within Allied Races was added to the Alpha today and we already have a full look at not only all their customization options, but their dances as well, courtesy of MrGM! You can check out the Earthen's racial abilities here if you missed them earlier. 6 comments Apr 26, 2024 at 04:22 by Staff

Here's a really cool possibility for the War Within, as a very subtle and mildly mysterious comment from Executive Producer and Vice President for WoW, Holly Longdale, may be hinting at our Warband characters getting a lot more involved in our travels! 4 comments Apr 26, 2024 at 04:14 by Staff

Dragonflight 10.2.6 and SoD Hotfixes, April 25th

We have quite a few Season 4 fixes today, with the LFR item level requirement, many item-related fixes, as well as some Season of Discovery improvements, and more! Apr 25, 2024 at 22:43 by Starym

Affliction Warlock Changes in War Within Alpha: April 25th

Affliction is getting plenty of changes today as well, with Blizzard detailing the reasoning behind certain choices. 4 comments Apr 25, 2024 at 21:56 by Staff

Windwalker Monk Changes in War Within Alpha: April 25th

Here come this week's Windwalker changes as well, with Blizzard detailing adjustments to Tiger Palm and Combo Strikes, as well as announcing talent tree layout changes coming with next week's build. Apr 25, 2024 at 21:47 by Staff

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CHANGELOG

25 Apr. 2025: Shadow Priest Introduction
- Update video to Season 4 playlist.
28 Nov. 2024: Necromancer Wraithlord Army Endgame Build
- Guide added.
28 Apr. 2024: Arms Warrior Introduction
- Guide added.
28 Apr. 2024: Beast Mastery Hunter Gear and Best in Slot
- Updated BiS Trinkets and Bullion purchase recommendations.
28 Apr. 2024: Cataclysm Classic Home Page
- Guide added.

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