New Venomcoil Weapon Illusion Coming in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 introduces the Illusion: Venomcoil weapon illusion, a green poison-themed reward earned by reaching Rival II (1950 rating) in Midnight Season 2 Rated PvP.
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"No Weapons Allowed" Decor Available in Patch 12.0.7
Patch 12.0.7 introduces Bartender Bob's "No Weapons Allowed" Rack, a player housing decor item earned via the Highly Decorated achievement that hides weapons when interacted with.
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.
Weapon Illusions Available to Ranged Weapons in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 introduces weapon illusions for ranged weapons, allowing Hunters to finally customize the glow effects on bows, crossbows, and guns on the PTR.
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.
Place Stairs In and Around Your Home in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 introduces two sets of premade standalone stairs for player housing, significantly saving decor limits by costing only 3 decor slots compared to the 38 required for custom-built staircases.
New Mounts Datamined in Patch 12.1: Curse of Ula'tek
Patch 12.1 datamining reveals a massive selection of new mounts, including the Keystone Master wind serpent, Gladiator goredrake, and various Trading Post and shop cosmetics.
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.
New Toys and Treasures Datamined on the Patch 12.1 PTR
Patch 12.1 PTR datamining has revealed over a dozen new cosmetic toys and treasures, including the swim-speed boosting Idol of Blue Water and Blue Sky, obtainable from Delves, PvP, and Coiled Isle activities.
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.
Crest Costs for Gear Upgrades No Longer Scale on 12.1 PTR
Patch 12.1 PTR development notes confirm that gear upgrade crest costs will not scale, reverting to a flat cost of 20 crests per level as seen in Midnight Season 1.
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.
Midnight Expansion Currency Tab Streamlined and Sorted in Patch 12.1
Patch 12.1 overhauls the Midnight currency tab, organizing currencies into collapsible categories for Delves, Professions, Zone activities, and Season 1.
