Summary
World of Warcraftjust revealed the full patch notes for Guardians of the Dream, its next major update. This huge batch of content goes live inWorld of Warcraftduring the weekly reset taking place on November 7, shortly after BlizzCon.
Patch 10.2, Guardians of the Dream, takesWorld of Warcraftplayers into the Emerald Dream–the mystical realm players have only glimpsed in instances and quests before now. There, they will team up with Merithra, Vyranoth, and the other Aspects to confront Fyrakk and his forces. Tyrande, Shandris, and others will aid them in hunting the Druids of the Flame, Djaradin, and Primalists, culminating in a final battle against Fyrakk in the Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope raid.
The full patch notes for 10.2 go into fine detail about the new update. Improvements have been made to the UI to make talent points easier to manage, the Ping system has been upgraded, andWorld of Warcraft’s Trading Post received several new features, including a way to refund certain purchases. A new patch also means new gear, with plenty of ways to increase a character’s item level easier than ever before now that the Great Vault can be unlocked with Heroic and Timewalking dungeons as well as Mythic.
One of the most important takeaways from the patch notes is the release date for certain activities and quests. Alongside the patch, November 7 marks the opening of the zone, plus the major story quests and activities. TheAmirdrassil raid opens on November 14 with the start ofDragonflightSeason 3, with the second, third, and fourth wings opening on Raid Finder over the following three weeks.
November 14 also marks the arrival of the Misfit Dragons questline featuring Wrathion and Vyranoth as they seek out the Netherwing and Thorignir dragons. Then, on November 21, players can complete the Reforging Tyr questline, earningwhite scales for their Dragonriding drakes inWorld of Warcraftin the process. Players can expect the post-raid chapters of the Guardians of the Dream story during this time too.
As always, the bulk of the patch notes are dedicated to balance updates forWorld of Warcraft’s many classesand specializations. Mana regeneration abilities are being nerfed across the board, making healer resource management much more challenging. Many healers are being nerfed in other ways, while classes like Rogue and Demon Hunter are having significant changes made to their talent trees. All of these adjustments have been included in the full patch notes listed below.
World of Warcraft 10.2 Patch Notes
The Guardians of the Dream content update becomes available the week of November 7, bringing with it a variety of updates to Dragonflight including: New Outdoor Zone: The Emerald Dream, New Raid: Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope, New Public Events: Superbloom, Emerald Frenzy, and Emerald Bounty, Dragonflight Season 3, Battleground Blitz Brawl, New World Boss: Aurostor the Hibernating, and more.
NEW ZONE: THE EMERALD DREAM
A special seed, planted by Tyrande, has grown into a new World Tree and is on the verge of crossing over into Azeroth. Fyrakk and his forces, including his new allies—the Druids of the Flame, move beneath the boughs of the World Tree, inflaming the Dream denizens as they attempt to tear into the Emerald Dream to infuse the heart of the World Tree with fire and use it as a conduit to spread eternal flames throughout Azeroth.There is plenty of Renown to be earned with a new faction—The Dream Wardens. Help denizens of the Dream comprised of Keepers, dryads, druids, green dragonflight, and runebears to earn Renown and rewards.
GROW SEEDS TO SAPLINGS IN NEW PUBLIC EVENTS
The Guardians of the Dream update ushers in a new cycle of Public Events. Superbloom is the primary Public Event scenario in the Emerald Dream, alongside the Emerald Bounty, which has a series of micro-events triggered across the zone. Exercise your green thumb and help things grow, beat up baddies, and receive Emerald Dewdrops, event currency, to get rewards!
AMIRDRASSIL, THE DREAM’S HOPE RAID
Having been carefully nurtured within the Emerald Dream, Amirdrassil is preparing to bloom and cross into Azeroth. But the fate of the new world tree cannot be secured until Azeroth’s champions come together to face Fyrakk and his molten allies, before he devours the heart of Amirdrassil and bathes the world in flame.
Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope features nine boss encounters: Gnarlroot; Igira the Cruel; Volcoross; Council of Dreams; Larodar, Keeper of the Flame; Nymue, Weaver of the Cycle; Smolderon; Tindral Sageswift, Seer of the Flame; and Fyrakk the Blazing.
Notable rewards:
DREAM’S HOPE CLASS ARMOR SETS
Collect the Dream’s Hope armor set for unique bonuses to your class abilities by conquering Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope raid bosses, through the Great Vault, or by converting armor pieces via the Revival Catalyst.
DRAGONFLIGHT SEASON 3
DragonflightSeason 3 begins the week of November 14. Players will be able to gather their allies and enter Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope on all difficulties, including Raid Finder Wing 1: Incarnates Wake.
Mythic+
DragonflightSeason 3 Mythic+ brings new dungeons to the Mythic+ rotation: Dawn of the Infinite: Galakrond’s Fall, Dawn of the Infinite: Murozond’s Rise, Waycrest Manor (Battle for Azeroth), Atal’Dazar (Battle for Azeroth), Darkheart Thicket (Legion), Black Rook Hold (Legion), The Everbloom (Warlords of Draenor), and Throne of the Tides (Cataclysm).
The new seasonal rewards for Mythic+ include the two new titles “the Dreaming” and “the Dreaming Hero”, dungeon teleports, and a new coloration of the Mythic+ Armoredon mount: Verdant Armoredon.
PvP
The new season also brings a new PvP Ladder, increased item level gear, and new rewards: Arena title: “Verdant Gladiator”, Rated Solo Shuffle title: “Verdant Legend”, a new weapon illusion, tabard, cloak, pennant, weapon appearances, Verdant Gladiator’s Slitherdrake dragonriding appearance, and new Vicious mounts–Alliance and Horde-themed Moonbeasts.
New World Boss: Aurostor the Hibernating
Aurostor follows a strict regimen of sleep. Fyrakk’s assault on the Emerald Dream has disturbed this cycle, rousing the Furbolg Wild God from his slumber too soon. In a sleep-deprived state, this raging Wild God attacks any passersby in an attempt to wear himself out.
BATTLEGROUND BLITZ BRAWL
Players will be able to queue either solo or as a duo (if one player is a healer) for epic 8v8 PvP action in fast and furious action on one of eight initially available maps: Warsong Gulch, Twin Peaks, Temple of Kotmogu, Eye of the Storm, Silvershard Mines, Battle for Gilneas, Arathi Basin, and Deepwind Gorge. The Battleground Blitz will be active as an available brawl every week from the time of its release the week of November 7.
NEW BLOOD ELF AND DRUID CUSTOMIZATIONS
Whether you’re looking for a new hairstyle for you blood elf or looking for a new form of expression for your Druid, the Guardians of the Dream update has what you need. [LEARN MORE]
Blood Elves can update their look with four new shades of hair colors to choose from.
Druids have a menagerie of fantastical forms to choose from when you visit the in-game Barber Shop, including new Moonkin customizations.
Golden Gladehart and Purple and Blue Dreamtalon
USER INTERFACE AND ACCESSIBILITY
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