Preview the Patch 12.1 Dungeon Journal - Raid, Lair, and Dungeons
Patch 12.1 datamined dungeon journal entries reveal details for the Tidebound Grotto Lair boss Nymrissa Wavecaller and the new Altar of Fangs dungeon coming in Season 2.
News
Latest PvE news from World of Warcraft.
Articles
First Look at Ula'tek Boss Model Animations in Patch 12.1
Ula'tek, the final boss of the upcoming Venomous Abyss raid in Patch 12.1, has received a first look at her datamined model animations, showcasing casting, wing sweeps, and spitting.
Still Weak Defensively - 12.1 Windwalker Class Changes and Tier Set Review
Windwalker Monks receive damage profile adjustments and a new Fists of Fury tier set in Patch 12.1, but writer Babylonius warns the spec remains defensively weak in raids and high Mythic+ keys.
Clear Outlines on Cone and Line Attacks - Upcoming Changes to Season 2 Mythic+ Dungeons
Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ updates will introduce standardized precast visuals for cone and line attacks, increase creature health to emphasize DPS performance, and tune dungeons like Murder Row and Den of Nalorakk.
Mythic Ula’tek and ?? Delve Boss Datamined Mounts
Datamined mounts for Season 2 include the Primeval Skyfriend from Mythic Ula'tek in the Venomous Abyss raid, and the Apophic Soul Crusher from defeating the ?? difficulty Delve boss Azta'rec solo.
Season 2 Mythic+ Dungeon Testing Begins Tomorrow
Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ dungeon testing begins June 25 on the beta, featuring a rotating schedule of new and legacy dungeons like Kings' Rest and automatic scaling for characters with item level 226 or higher.
Addressing the Power of Double-Time - Augmentation Evoker Class Changes and Tier Set Review
Patch 12.1 PTR updates the Augmentation Evoker Double-Time talent to reduce variance, removes Duplicate Upheaval's knockup, and introduces the Season 2 tier set focusing on Upheaval and Fate Mirror.
Season 2 Keystone Master and Keystone Legend Mounts
Season 2 Keystone Master and Keystone Legend achievements will award the Breath of Blight and Breath of Ruin mounts for reaching 2,000 and 3,000 Mythic+ rating respectively.
Great Numbers, But Completely Passive Tier Set - Survival Hunter Changes in Patch 12.1
Survival Hunter writer Doolb reviews the upcoming Patch 12.1 PTR changes, including the new Razor Edge talent, tree pathing adjustments, and the highly passive Season 2 tier set bonuses.
Patch 12.1 PTR Class Tuning and Tier Set Changes
Patch 12.1 PTR datamining reveals extensive class tuning and tier set updates, featuring significant adjustments to Death Knight's Reaper's Mark and Frost spells alongside Demon Hunter's Eye Beam fury generation.
Earthen Racial Experience Nerfs & Class Tuning - Weekly Patch 12.1 PTR Development Notes
Patch 12.1 PTR development notes introduce testing for The Venomous Abyss raid, a 60% nerf to Earthen exploration experience, and major class tuning for Frost Death Knights and Enhancement Shamans.
Less Spinning Crane Kick in Mythic+ - Mistweaver Class Changes and Tier Set Review in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 PTR Mistweaver Monk changes shift healing away from Spinning Crane Kick and buff Mastery by 50%. Class writer Swirl reviews these tuning adjustments alongside the new Season 2 tier set.
Reduced Astral Power Generation Means More Wrath Casting - Balance Druid Review in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 PTR Balance Druid changes nerf Astral Power generation via Touch the Cosmos, while a Lunar Calling nerf to 100% makes casting Wrath more optimal than Starfire during Celestial Alignment.
New Datamined Dungeon and Raid Maps in Patch 12.1 - Altar of Fangs & The Venomous Abyss
Patch 12.1 datamining has revealed maps for the new Altar of Fangs dungeon, which joins the Season 2 Mythic+ rotation, and the 8-boss Venomous Abyss raid featuring Ula'tek.
A Complete Miss of a Tier Set - Blood Death Knight Tier Set Review
Blood Death Knight class writer Mandl reviews the upcoming Season 2 tier set on the Patch 12.1 PTR, arguing that the Crimson Scourge and Death and Decay bonuses offer little defensive value and miss Blizzard's design goals.
Introducing the Dummy Dome Target Test Area on the Patch 12.1 PTR
The Dummy Dome on the Patch 12.1 PTR is a customizable target dummy training area featuring execute-phase simulation, raid boss armor, and a hazardous healing dummy to help players test combat performance.
A Completely Passive Set Bonus - Unholy DK Review of Class Changes and Tier Set on Patch 12.1 PTR
Unholy Death Knights face major rotational and talent changes on the Patch 12.1 PTR, alongside a highly passive new tier set that focuses on Magus and Lord of the Dead minions.
Raid Testing Starts This Week - The Venomous Abyss Testing on 12.1 PTR
The Venomous Abyss raid testing begins on the Patch 12.1 PTR, featuring Heroic and Mythic difficulty tests for bosses like Nek'zali the Soulcoiler and Sszorak starting June 25.
Nerfs to Vantus Runes in Season 2 - 12.1 PTR
Vantus Runes are nerfed on the Patch 12.1 PTR for Season 2, with the new Vantus Rune: Tides providing only 3% damage done. Crafting costs are also doubling as the new recipe requires the Season 1 rune.
Get 3 Extra Catalyst Charges from AOTC or Keystone Master in Midnight Season 2
The Midnight Season 2 seasonal achievement on the Patch 12.1 PTR has been buffed to reward three Catalyst charges instead of one, allowing players to quickly complete their 4-set via AOTC, Keystone Master, or PvP.
