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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. Today at 19:18 by Stan

A Preview of Alliance Wolf Mounts in the War Within

Alliance players can obtain three new wolf mounts in War Within. Check them out! Today 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. Today 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. Today at 11:36 by Staff

The War Within Alpha client includes information about upcoming WInter Veil 2024 gifts! Today 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! Today 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. Today at 08:33 by Stan

Blizzard have detailed Mythic+ dungeon tuning that's live already, with Uldaman and Neltharus getting some changes. Yesterday 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. Yesterday 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 Yesterday 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 Yesterday 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. 3 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

Fire Mage Changes in War Within Alpha: April 25th

Blizzard have detailed the changes coming to Fire Mages in this War Within build, as we as their intentions behind them. There are many talent tree changes, with new talents aimed at more choices being available, especially in the AoE department. Apr 25, 2024 at 21:40 by Staff

Earthen Allied Race Added to War Within Alpha + Official Preview

The Earthen join the Allied Race roster in this week's War Within Alpha build! Blizzard detail their current Alpha experience, as well as their racial abilities and future plans. 4 comments Apr 25, 2024 at 21:33 by Staff

War Within Alpha Development Notes: April 25th

This week's Alpha notes bring a new zone, two new dungeon, the Earthen Allied Race, and many class changes, including the Demon Hunter Fel-Scarred Hero Tree! Apr 25, 2024 at 21:24 by Staff

Leveling in Cataclysm Classic (Official Preview)

Deathwing's destruction has changed the landscape of Azeroth, allowing players to embark on new quests from level 1-60 in these transformed territories. Apr 25, 2024 at 19:05 by Staff

Dreamsurges BoA Gear Hotfixed to Item Level 454

Blizzard somehow forgot to update the item level of BoA tokens from Dreamsurges to the Season 4 item level so they recently hotfixed it to 454. 3 comments Apr 25, 2024 at 18:34 by Stan

Diablo 4 Season 4 Developer Livestream: May 2nd

Tune in to the latest Developer Update about Season 4 on May 2 at 11 a.m. PDT! Apr 25, 2024 at 17:42 by Staff

Blizzard just announced there will be no in-person BlizzCon this year. 6 comments Apr 25, 2024 at 17:26 by Staff

Players in Dark Heart can embark on a short quest in Valdrakken that rewards a Personal Tabard that is account-wide, but the design you create is character-specific. 2 comments Apr 25, 2024 at 17:06 by Staff

In a recent Reddit thread, players shared their regrettable experiences with the game's infamous Black Market Auction House (BMAH). 2 comments Apr 25, 2024 at 15:17 by Stan

How to Obtain Spark of Awakening in Dragonflight Season 4

Find out how to obtain the new Spark of Awakening in Season 4. 2 comments Apr 25, 2024 at 12:55 by Stan

Crush Season 4 Mythic+ with Quazii Plater

We'd like to introduce you to a game-changing nameplate addon for Season 4 that's essential for excelling in Mythic+ dungeons. Apr 25, 2024 at 11:09 by Stan

Black Temple Timewalking Cache Gear Cannot Be Catalyzed

Players are currently unable to catalyze gear from the Black Temple Timewalking cache into class set piece. 2 comments Apr 25, 2024 at 10:26 by Stan

How to Upgrade Fyralath and Naszuro in Dragonflight Season 4

Here's how you can upgrade your legendary weapons in Dragonflight Season 4 next week! Apr 25, 2024 at 07:59 by Stan

Black Temple Timewalking Chest Has a Chance to Contain Ashes of Alar!

Cache of Timewarped Treasures obtained from Black Temple Timewalking quest this week has a chance to contain Ashes of Al'ar! Apr 25, 2024 at 07:39 by Stan

Tamas Dragonflight Helper WeakAura Updated for Season 4

Tama's Dragonflight Helper is a Weakaura that displays a weekly to-do list in the game and it's been updated for Dragonflight Season 4! 2 comments Apr 25, 2024 at 05:34 by Staff

Grim Batol Boss Model Updated in the War Within

Cataclysm's Grim Batol has been added to the Mythic+ Dungeon rotation in The War Within Season 1, and one boss received a brand new model recently on the Alpha. 2 comments Apr 25, 2024 at 05:24 by Staff

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25 Apr. 2025: Shadow Priest Introduction
- Update video to Season 4 playlist.
19 Dec. 2024: Black Mage Black Mage Guide
- Updated for Patch 6.55.
28 Nov. 2024: Necromancer Wraithlord Army Endgame Build
- Guide added.
26 Apr. 2024: Restoration Shaman Gear and Best in Slot
- Further updates with live data.
25 Apr. 2024: Retribution Paladin PvP Gear
- Updated for Dragonflight 10.2.6 Season 4 Gear Updates

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