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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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 09:12
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!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 04:43
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:18
A Preview of Alliance Wolf Mounts
Alliance players will be able to obtain three new wolf mounts soon. Check them out!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:01
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 11:46
Taivan's 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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 11:36
Winter Veil 2024 Presents Revealed
The War Within Alpha client includes information about upcoming WInter Veil 2024 gifts!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 11:22
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!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 10:33
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 08:33
Mythic+ Dungeon Adjustments: April 26th
Blizzard have detailed Mythic+ dungeon tuning that's live already, with Uldaman and Neltharus getting some changes.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 26, 2024 at 22:54
Savage Ebony Turtle Mount in Patch 10.2.7
Savage Ebony Battle Turtle is an upcoming promotion mount coming in Patch 10.2.7.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 26, 2024 at 12:46
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
6 comments
Apr 26, 2024 at 04:22
Warband Members in Follower Dungeons?
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!
World of Warcraft
WoW
4 comments
Apr 26, 2024 at 04:14
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!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 25, 2024 at 22:43
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
4 comments
Apr 25, 2024 at 21:56
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 25, 2024 at 21:47
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 25, 2024 at 21:40
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
4 comments
Apr 25, 2024 at 21:33
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!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 25, 2024 at 21:24
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.
Cataclysm Classic
Cata Classic
Apr 25, 2024 at 19:05
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
3 comments
Apr 25, 2024 at 18:34
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!
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 25, 2024 at 17:42
No BlizzCon in 2024
Blizzard just announced there will be no in-person BlizzCon this year.
BlizzCon
BlizzCon
6 comments
Apr 25, 2024 at 17:26
Personal Tabard Coming in Patch 10.2.7
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
2 comments
Apr 25, 2024 at 17:06
BMAH Regrets: Player Stories
In a recent Reddit thread, players shared their regrettable experiences with the game's infamous Black Market Auction House (BMAH).
World of Warcraft
WoW
2 comments
Apr 25, 2024 at 15:17
How to Obtain Spark of Awakening in Dragonflight Season 4
Find out how to obtain the new Spark of Awakening in Season 4.
World of Warcraft
WoW
2 comments
Apr 25, 2024 at 12:55
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 25, 2024 at 11:09
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.
World of Warcraft
WoW
2 comments
Apr 25, 2024 at 10:26
How to Upgrade Fyr'alath and Nasz'uro in Dragonflight Season 4
Here's how you can upgrade your legendary weapons in Dragonflight Season 4 next week!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 25, 2024 at 07:59
Black Temple Timewalking Chest Has a Chance to Contain Ashes of Al'ar!
Cache of Timewarped Treasures obtained from Black Temple Timewalking quest this week has a chance to contain Ashes of Al'ar!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 25, 2024 at 07:39
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