Category: Cata

Elemental Rune Dungeons & Protocol Inferno Available for Testing on Cataclysm Classic PTR

Blizzard has enabled the newest Dungeon difficulty setting on the Cataclysm Classic PTR – Elemental Rune Dungeons. When Protocol Inferno is Activated, enemies within the dungeon will have their health and damage increased. Additionally, Bosses will dro…

Blizzard has enabled the newest Dungeon difficulty setting on the Cataclysm Classic PTR - Elemental Rune Dungeons. When Protocol Inferno is Activated, enemies within the dungeon will have their health and damage increased. Additionally, Bosses will drop a new currency, called Fissure Stone Fragments, which can be used to purchase various items, including Tier 11 gear!

Today, we’ve begun testing Elemental Rune Dungeons in the Cataclysm Classic 4.4.1 PTR.

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Dragonwrath Legendary Staff & Firelands Tier Gear Available for Testing on Cataclysm Classic PTR

Blizzard has updated the Cataclysm Classic PTR to allow players to test new gear coming to Rage of the Firelands in the coming weeks. This gear includes the new Legendary Staff – Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa’s Rest as well as the latest Tier sets.How Long Wi…

Blizzard has updated the Cataclysm Classic PTR to allow players to test new gear coming to Rage of the Firelands in the coming weeks. This gear includes the new Legendary Staff - Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest as well as the latest Tier sets.

How Long Will It Take to Earn Dragonwrath

With a new build that is live on the PTR, we’ve now begun testing of our updated items coming in 4.4.1.

Look for the Molten Frontaur NPC in Stormwind, Orgrimmar, or the Molten Front.

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Hallow’s End Holiday Now Live – Cataclysm Classic

Hallow’s End is now live in Cataclysm Classic! This holiday brings multiple activities for players, easy-to-gain buffs, pets, and The Horseman’s Reins!Hallow’s End Guide – Cataclysm ClassicThe Wickerman Event and Buffs in Cataclysm ClassicTwo powerful …

Hallow's End is now live in Cataclysm Classic! This holiday brings multiple activities for players, easy-to-gain buffs, pets, and The Horseman's Reins!

Hallow's End Guide - Cataclysm Classic

The Wickerman Event and Buffs in Cataclysm Classic

Two powerful buffs are tied to the Wickerman Festival, and in Cataclysm they are easy to acquire for both Horde and Alliance players.

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Cataclysm Classic Rage of the Firelands Will Extend Beyond January 2025

Shortly before Cataclysm Classic went live, Blizzard released a roadmap that detailed the release dates for each of the game’s Phases. According to this announcement, the final Phase of Cataclysm Classic – Hour of Twilight was expected in January 2025….

Shortly before Cataclysm Classic went live, Blizzard released a roadmap that detailed the release dates for each of the game's Phases. According to this announcement, the final Phase of Cataclysm Classic - Hour of Twilight was expected in January 2025.

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How Long Will It Take to Earn Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa’s Rest in Cataclysm Classic?

During this week’s Firelands PTR, players will be able to test out the updated acquisition method for Cataclysm Classic’s latest Legendary Staff – Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa’s Rest! In 25-player raids, Blizzard estimates that it will take players 4-6 weeks…

During this week's Firelands PTR, players will be able to test out the updated acquisition method for Cataclysm Classic's latest Legendary Staff - Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest! In 25-player raids, Blizzard estimates that it will take players 4-6 weeks to complete this Staff, and it will take 9-12 weeks for 10-player raids.

Today’s new test build includes various tuning adjustments to the acquisition rate of Dragonwrath in Firelands.

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Cataclysm Classic Rage of the Firelands PTR Development Notes & Raid Schedule

Blizzard has released Development Notes for the Cataclysm Classic Rage of the Firelands PTR. Testing of the Firelands raid will begin at 6:00 p.m. PDT (9:00 p.m. EDT) on the Cataclysm Classic PTR and will be avaialable until Friday, October 18th.We’ve …

Blizzard has released Development Notes for the Cataclysm Classic Rage of the Firelands PTR. Testing of the Firelands raid will begin at 6:00 p.m. PDT (9:00 p.m. EDT) on the Cataclysm Classic PTR and will be avaialable until Friday, October 18th.

We’ve updated our start time to accommodate some work we’re doing on the raid today.

Today’s test of the Firelands raid will begin at 6:00 p.m. PDT (9:00 p.m. EDT).

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Cataclysm Classic: Rage of the Firelands Update Arrives on October 29; Firelands Raid on November 7

Blizzard has announced that the next Phase of Cataclysm Classic – Rage of the Firelands will arrive on October 29th! The newest raid coming to Cataclysm Classic will become available the following week, on November 7th.Calling defenders of Azeroth to b…

Blizzard has announced that the next Phase of Cataclysm Classic - Rage of the Firelands will arrive on October 29th! The newest raid coming to Cataclysm Classic will become available the following week, on November 7th.

Calling defenders of Azeroth to brave the inferno and push back against Ragnaros and his wayward loyalists—the Rage of the Firelands update arrives on October 29, followed by the Firelands Raid on November 7.

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HD Textures Will Be Available on the Rage of the Firelands PTR – Cataclysm Classic

As seen in the Cataclysm Classic Beta, Blizzard will be making HD textures available again during the upcoming Rage of the Firelands PTR. These textures will be available for testing once the PTR goes live on October 15th at 1:00 p.m. PDT.HD Textures S…

As seen in the Cataclysm Classic Beta, Blizzard will be making HD textures available again during the upcoming Rage of the Firelands PTR. These textures will be available for testing once the PTR goes live on October 15th at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

HD Textures Settings in Cataclysm Classic Beta

Today, we updated the Cataclysm Classic Firelands PTR.

This week’s build adds the new High Definition Textures option.

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Paladins Can No Longer Use Beacon of Light Unless Talent Selected – Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Cataclysm Classic which prevents Paladins from using Beacon of Light unless they select the appropriate talent.Holy Paladin Healer Class Overview Holy Paladin Healer Best in Slot GearOctober 9, 2024Cataclysm ClassicIt…

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Cataclysm Classic which prevents Paladins from using Beacon of Light unless they select the appropriate talent.

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October 9, 2024

Cataclysm Classic

It is no longer possible for a Paladin to have Beacon of Light active while not talented into it. If the talent is lost, Beacon of Light will cancel itself within a few seconds.

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New Mount Models on Cataclysm PTR Hint at Mists of Pandaria Classic?

With the most recent Cataclysm Classic PTR build, we have been able to datamine two new Mounts that appear to be inspired by the Mists of Pandaria expansion. Could these be the pre-order mounts for Mists of Pandaria Classic?File names INV_ShaTigerMount…

With the most recent Cataclysm Classic PTR build, we have been able to datamine two new Mounts that appear to be inspired by the Mists of Pandaria expansion. Could these be the pre-order mounts for Mists of Pandaria Classic?

File names INV_ShaTigerMount.blp & INV_ShaSerpentMount.blp

Blizzard has confirmed that the final Phase for Cataclysm Classic - Hour of Twilight is expected to launch in January 2025.

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