Update to Mythic Raid Testing for Venomous Abyss Raid
Blizzard has updated the Mythic Venomous Abyss raid testing schedule, removing the first boss, Nek'zali the Soulcoiler, from this week's lineup.
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Item Levels Increasing in Midnight Season 2
Midnight Season 2 item levels will increase by 46 levels instead of the typical 39, raising the maximum item level from Myth 9/6 gear to 344 on the Curse of Ula’tek PTR.
Patch 12.1 PTR Official Development Notes - Protection Paladin Talent Adjustments, Scalecommander CDR Gutted
Patch 12.1 PTR development notes introduce Protection Paladin talent adjustments, a redesign of the Scalecommander Wingleader cooldown reduction, and extensive class tuning for Season 2.
Patch 12.1 PTR Datamined Class and Tier Set Changes (Build 68569) - Class Tuning & Scalecommander Evoker CDR Reworked
Patch 12.1 PTR build 68569 datamines extensive class tuning, including a rework to the Evoker Scalecommander Hero Talent Wingleader, Protection Paladin tree adjustments, and numerous tier set changes.
This Week's Patch 12.1 PTR is Delayed Until Tomorrow
Patch 12.1 PTR build and its scheduled dungeon testing have been delayed by one day due to build issues, according to an announcement by Blizzard.
Mythic+ Developer Notes for Returning Dungeons - Reworked Bosses and Reduced RP
Blizzard has released developer notes for the returning Season 2 Mythic+ dungeons on the Patch 12.1 PTR, detailing major reworks and pacing adjustments for Ruby Life Pools, Temple of Sethraliss, and Kings' Rest.
Patch 12.1 PTR News and Datamining Recap for Last Week - Build 68412
Patch 12.1 PTR build 68412 introduces Mythic+ dungeon testing, Venomous Abyss raid maps, a profession knowledge reset, map coordinates, and class editorials analyzing upcoming Season 2 tier sets.
A Very Controversial 4-Set - Retribution Paladin Class Changes and Tier Set Review
Retribution Paladin class writer Bolas reviews the Patch 12.1 PTR class changes and the controversial Curse of Ula'tek tier set, which forces players to weave single-target and AoE spenders.
Great Spec Changes But Lacking Otherwise - Assassination Rogue Class Changes and Tier Set Review
Assassination Rogues receive extensive energy economy tuning, a reworked Implacable apex talent, and the new Unstable Toxin capstone on the Patch 12.1 PTR, alongside a passive Season 2 tier set.
Put Pepe in Your Player Home in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 introduces the Mechanically Indistinguishable Pepe decor for player housing, allowing players to place duplicates of the beloved bird in their homes and click them to receive his classic 60-minute buff.
New Decor Preview in Patch 12.1 - Trolls, Stairs, Beds, and More
Patch 12.1 introduces a massive selection of new player housing decor, featuring Troll and Tortollan relics, stairs, trophies, and pet beds sourced from crafting, vendors, achievements, and drops.
The Shadowhunters' Hexblade - New Two-Bladed Cosmetic Sword in Patch 12.1
The Shadowhunters' Hexblade is a new two-bladed cosmetic sword discovered on the Patch 12.1 PTR, offering non-Demon Hunter classes a rare warblade-style transmog option potentially bound for the Trading Post.
Discover New Hunts, Torments, and Rewards in Prey Season 2
Prey Season 2 arrives in Patch 12.1, introducing new Nightmare difficulty targets, refreshed Torment mechanics, Corrosive Souls combat buffs, the Ral'kala boss encounter, and an updated renown track.
New Season 2 Mythic+ Dungeons Available for Testing - Reduced Casters and Mechanical Changes
Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ dungeon testing is underway on the PTR, featuring significant mechanical updates, reduced caster counts, and redesigned boss encounters.
Season 2 Splash Screen Revealed on Patch 12.1 PTR
The Midnight Season 2 splash screen has been revealed on the Patch 12.1 PTR, highlighting the updated Mythic+ rotation and the new eight-boss Venomous Abyss raid.
Updated Raid Maps for The Venomous Abyss on Patch 12.1 PTR
Patch 12.1 PTR has updated the raid maps for The Venomous Abyss, providing a detailed look at the layout for the upcoming eight-boss raid featuring Hex Lord Malacrass and Ula'tek.
New Exterior for Player Housing is Coming - Will Not Be Released in Shop
Player housing exteriors datamined in the Patch 12.1 PTR with "Shop" in their filenames will be earnable in-game rather than sold in the cash shop, Blizzard confirmed.
Quality-of-Life Improvements Coming in Curse of Ula'tek - Profession Knowledge Reset, Map Coordinates
Patch 12.1 "Curse of Ula'tek" will introduce quality-of-life improvements including a one-time profession knowledge reset, map coordinates in the UI, and reduced costs for Midnight crafted housing decor.
Adding Non-Combat Pets to Player Housing on the Patch 12.1 PTR
Patch 12.1 PTR introduces pet beds for player housing, allowing players to place up to 10 indoor and 5 outdoor non-combat pets that can be set to stand or roam.
World Map of Azeroth Updated to Include The Coiled Isle in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 updates the world map of Azeroth to include The Coiled Isle, slightly shrinking the Eastern Kingdoms to accommodate the massive new easternmost landmass.
