Latest PvE news from World of Warcraft.
Fury Warriors receive smooth Slayer rotational changes, a Thunder Blast-focused Mountain Thane rework, and a revamped tier set in Patch 12.1 PTR, though overall performance remains mediocre.
Blizzard has increased Mythic+ creature health by 4% in Season 2 to place more responsibility on DPS players for target prioritization, cooldown usage, and damage checks.
Midnight Season 1 will end soon, retiring Ahead of the Curve, Cutting Edge, Keystone Master mounts, titles, and dungeon portals across raids and Mythic+ dungeons.
Patch 12.1 PTR datamining reveals class tuning and tier set changes for specs including Subtlety Rogue, Holy Paladin, Unholy Death Knight, and Devourer Demon Hunter.
Midnight Season 2 PTR updates for Ruby Life Pools and Temple of Sethraliss add QoL fixes, including clear Molten Boulder explosion indicators and reduced Hex Muck tick rates.
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.
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, 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.
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.
The Advanced Ritual Site Studies achievement is now obtainable in Patch 12.0.7, requiring players to complete six weekly quests from Lady Darkglen in Silvermoon City for Nebulous Voidcore Bonus Rolls.
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.
Blizzard has responded to accusations of a cheated +23 Nexus Point Xe'nas Mythic+ run, stating they are reviewing the incident and will take appropriate action to maintain a fair and competitive playing field.
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.
A suspicious log for a +23 Nexus Point Xe'nas key suggests potential GM intervention to execute mobs and bosses, sparking community cheating allegations and an interview by Growl.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Raider.IO's Break the Meta event for Midnight Season 1 is underway, introducing daily bounties that challenge players to complete +10 Mythic+ keys with off-meta team compositions for various prizes.
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.
