Patch 12.1 PTR Now a Release Candidate - Patch Soon
Patch 12.1 has reached Release Candidate status on the PTR, signaling an imminent launch with player speculation pointing toward an August 11 release date.
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Patch 12.1 PTR Development Notes - Class Bug Fixes
Patch 12.1 PTR development notes detail class bug fixes and tuning for Druids, Hunters, Monks, Paladins, and Priests, alongside a 50% Conquest gain boost from Spoils of War.
Mythic Venomous Abyss Raid Testing on Friday
Blizzard is holding Mythic difficulty raid testing on the Patch 12.1 PTR for Sszorak and The Twin Fangs in the Venomous Abyss on Friday, July 24.
Tidebound Grotto Noted to Release on August 18th on the 12.1 PTR
Tidebound Grotto, a single-boss raid featuring Nymrissa Wavecaller with flex 15–25 Mythic difficulty, is scheduled to open August 18th on the 12.1 PTR, fueling speculation of an August 11th patch launch.
Place More Pets and Store More Decor in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 PTR increases player housing limits, allowing players to store up to 100,000 decor items and display up to 100 pets inside their home and 25 outdoors.
Are We Getting a New Draenei Zone Soon? - 12.0.7 Naigtal Story Summary
Patch 12.0.7's Naigtal questline concludes with ethereals stealing Vigilants and a map revealing Nashabor, setting up potential future story with Velen and the Nethersent draenei.
Midnight Season 2 Dungeon Tuning for Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 PTR dungeon tuning for Midnight Season 2 adjusts Mythic+ dungeons, reducing trash and tweaking boss mechanics in Kings' Rest and Temple of Sethraliss.
Two More Mounts Datamined in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 PTR datamining has revealed two new mounts: the Delver's Arcane Golem from a Gnarldor Isle delve treasure and the Sea-Dwelling Isle Serpent sold by a tortollan vendor.
Patch 12.1 PTR Datamined Class Tuning and Tier Set Changes - Hunter, Shaman, Warrior
Patch 12.1 PTR datamining reveals extensive class tuning and tier set changes for classes like Death Knight, Demon Hunter, and Warrior, including bug fixes for Arms Warrior's Frenzy and Slayer's Dominance.
Patch 12.1 PTR Development Notes - Class Tuning, Blade's Edge, Map Coordinates
Patch 12.1 PTR development notes introduce extensive class tuning for Death Knights, Hunters, and Shamans, alongside Midnight Season 2 dungeon testing and the return of the Blade's Edge Arena.
Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ Dungeon Test & Tuning from July 21st - 27th
Patch 12.1 PTR dungeon testing for Midnight Season 2 runs from July 21–27, featuring significant tuning adjustments to boss health and mechanics in Ruby Life Pools and Temple of Sethraliss.
S-Tier Bugs - Arms Warrior Class Review of Patch 12.1
Arms Warriors on the Patch 12.1 PTR are dominating Mythic+ and preparing for the Venomous Abyss raid, but their high performance is heavily driven by beneficial bugs alongside a frustrating Slayer talent bug.
Patch 12.1 PTR News and Datamining Recap for Last Week - Build 68629
Patch 12.1 PTR Build 68629 news and datamining highlights include player housing updates, Tidebound Grotto raid testing, Mythic+ dungeon tuning, and class editorials for Midnight Season 2.
New Combat Potions and Consumables in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 introduces new combat and utility consumables, including the Concentrated Silvermoon Health Potion, Liquid Luster, and engineering slowfall items like R0CKY.
(Spoilers) Datamined Cinematic Text from 12.1 PTR Potentially Shows Xal'atath Motivations
Datamined cinematic text from the Patch 12.1 PTR reveals major story spoilers for the epilogue of the Ula'tek storyline, suggesting Xal'atath's ultimate goal is to become the Worldsoul rather than consume it.
First Look at New Ruby Life Pools in Mythic+ Season 2
Ruby Life Pools returns in Midnight Season 2 with major adjustments, including interruptible spells on Melidrussa, reduced wind pushback on the final boss, and streamlined trash requirements.
First Look at New Temple of Sethraliss in Mythic+ Season 2
Temple of Sethraliss receives major boss and mechanic reworks for Midnight Mythic+ Season 2, including updates to Adderis and Aspix, Galvazzt, and the final Avatar of Sethraliss encounter.
Additional Wooden Construction Decor on Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 PTR introduces new wooden tiles and columns for player housing, sold by Devin Slatesmith and Merki for gold with no prerequisites.
Season 2 Delve Boss Azta'rec Preview - Simon Says Memory Game Mechanic
Azta'rec, the Season 2 Delve boss on the Patch 12.1 PTR, features a "Simon Says" memory mechanic and awards the Apophic Soul Crusher mount for defeating him solo on ?? difficulty.
More Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ Tuning on Patch 12.1 PTR
Patch 12.1 PTR receives new Mythic+ dungeon tuning for Midnight Season 2, adjusting mechanics and reducing damage in Den of Nalorakk, Murder Row, Voidscar Arena, and Kings' Rest.
