Category: The War Within

Datamined Nerub-ar Palace Raid Tuning – Ulgrax, Sikran, Silken Court

We’ve datamined some new Nerub-ar Palace raid tuning for today.UlgraxBrutal Crush now hits the current target (was frontal cone)Digestive Acid periodic damage increased by 50%Disembowel initial damage reduced by 33%Feed cast time reduced to 1 sec (was …

We've datamined some new Nerub-ar Palace raid tuning for today.

Ulgrax

Brutal Crush now hits the current target (was frontal cone)

Digestive Acid periodic damage increased by 50%

Disembowel initial damage reduced by 33%

Feed cast time reduced to 1 sec (was 1.5 sec)

Venomous Lash now deals damage every sec for 6 sec (was every 2 sec for 4 sec)

Sikran

Collapsing Nova now triggers when Simulcrums are 8 yards apart (was 5 yards)

Silken Court

Shatter Existence now triggers every 16 sec (was 11 sec)

Entropic Desolation now has a 5 sec cast time (was 4.5 sec)

Piercing Strike now lasts for 1 minute (was 35 sec)

Spike Eruption speed increased to 3.5 (was 3)


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New Buff Mechanic – What’s New with Blacksmithing in The War Within

The War Within introduces interesting new mechanics to both Crafting and Gathering Professions. While players expect Profession updates each time a new expansion launches, The War Within is bringing an unusual number of changes that can alter how the f…

The War Within introduces interesting new mechanics to both Crafting and Gathering Professions. While players expect Profession updates each time a new expansion launches, The War Within is bringing an unusual number of changes that can alter how the flow of a Profession works, or make the Crafting or Gathering process more difficult than it has been in the past.

We're taking a look at what's new and different with each Profession - this time, with a look at Blacksmithing!

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Balance Druid Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within – Elune’s Chosen vs. Keeper of the Grove

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Balance Druid in The War Within? Our Balance Druid Writer, tettles, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you’re looking to do in the upco…

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Balance Druid in The War Within? Our Balance Druid Writer, tettles, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you're looking to do in the upcoming expansion. Join us as we explore The War Within Balance Druid!

Not sure what Hero Talents to play for your spec in The War Within? Check out all the released articles in the 'Hero Talent Showdown' series:

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Preservation Evoker Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within – Chronowarden vs. Flameshaper

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Preservation Evoker in The War Within? Our Preservation Writer, Voulk, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you’re looking to do in the u…

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Preservation Evoker in The War Within? Our Preservation Writer, Voulk, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you're looking to do in the upcoming expansion. Join us as we explore The War Within Preservation Evoker!

Not sure what Hero Talents to play for your spec in The War Within? Check out all the released articles in the 'Hero Talent Showdown' series:

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Cloth Drops Only for Tailors – What’s New With Tailoring in The War Within

The War Within introduces interesting new mechanics to both Crafting and Gathering Professions. While players expect Profession updates each time a new expansion launches, The War Within is bringing an unusual number of changes that can alter how the f…

The War Within introduces interesting new mechanics to both Crafting and Gathering Professions. While players expect Profession updates each time a new expansion launches, The War Within is bringing an unusual number of changes that can alter how the flow of a Profession works, or make the Crafting or Gathering process more difficult than it has been in the past.

We're taking a look at what's new and different with each Profession - this time, with a look at Tailoring!

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Assassination Rogue Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within – Deathstalker vs. Fatebound

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Assassination Rogue in The War Within? Our Assassination Rogue Writer, Whispyr, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you’re looking to do…

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Assassination Rogue in The War Within? Our Assassination Rogue Writer, Whispyr, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you're looking to do in the upcoming expansion. Join us as we explore The War Within Assassination Rogue!

Not sure what Hero Talents to play for your spec in The War Within? Check out all the released articles in the 'Hero Talent Showdown' series:

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Arms Warrior Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within – Colossus vs. Slayer

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Arms Warrior in The War Within? Our Arms Warrior Writer, Archimtiros, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you’re looking to do in the up…

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Arms Warrior in The War Within? Our Arms Warrior Writer, Archimtiros, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you're looking to do in the upcoming expansion. Join us as we explore The War Within Arms Warrior!

Not sure what Hero Talents to play for your spec in The War Within? Check out all the released articles in the 'Hero Talent Showdown' series:

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Discipline Priest Hero Talent Showdown in The War Within – Oracle vs. Voidweaver

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Discipline Priest in The War Within? Our Discipline Priest Writer, AutomaticJak, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you’re looking to d…

Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Discipline Priest in The War Within? Our Discipline Priest Writer, AutomaticJak, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you're looking to do in the upcoming expansion. Join us as we explore The War Within Discipline Priest!

Not sure what Hero Talents to play for your spec in The War Within? Check out all the released articles in the 'Hero Talent Showdown' series:

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Datamined S1 Dungeon Tuning for August 20th (Part 3)

We’ve datamined the S1 dungeon tuning for today which also includes increased count from some mobs in dungeons. We are unable to datamine the exact health changes as mentioned in this post.Part 1: Lots of dungeon and count changes.Part 2: Minor tuning …

We've datamined the S1 dungeon tuning for today which also includes increased count from some mobs in dungeons.

We are unable to datamine the exact health changes as mentioned in this post.

Part 1: Lots of dungeon and count changes.
Part 2: Minor tuning and count changes.
Part 3: More changes including the reversion of the Drain Fluids change.

Count Changes

Dawnbreaker

Total count requirement increased to 460 (was 430):

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S1 Mythic+ Dungeon Tuning for August 20th – Additional Checkpoint and Increased Count Requirements

Blizzard has posted S1 Mythic+ dungeon tuning for today which includes an additional checkpoint in Grim Batol, increased count requirements in 3 dungeons and much more!Greetings, dungeoneers!As we continue to review community responses for future adjus…

Blizzard has posted S1 Mythic+ dungeon tuning for today which includes an additional checkpoint in Grim Batol, increased count requirements in 3 dungeons and much more!

Greetings, dungeoneers!

As we continue to review community responses for future adjustments, we’ve made updates in this week’s Beta.

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