The countdown is on and there are just a handful of days left before the unofficialthird era ofWorld of Warcraftkicks off with the launch of the latest expansion. Players need to wait until November 28 to officially dive into the Dragonflight content, but fans who are eager can dive into the patch notes a bit early to see what’s coming.
There have been two pretty massive pre-patches leading up toWoW Dragonflightthat introduced the new talent revamp, the new race/class combo, and the pre-expansion Primal Storms event. The mainDragonflightupdate takes place with a weekly reset next week and once servers are back online there will be a ton of new content to dive into and explore as players begin working their way towards the new level cap andDragonflightendgame content.
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The big update includes a lot more than just an increased level cap. Players are going to be able to fully explore the Dragon Isles for the first time and really dive intothe new dragonriding mechanic and gameplay loop. There will obviously be some new important factions introduced and new reputations and renown ladders to climb as players make alliances and advance through the content.
NEW LEVEL CAP: 70
Ascend to new heights of power as you explore the Dragon Isles, earning new talents every step of the way to level 70.
DISCOVER THE DRAGON ISLES
Discover the Dragon Isles and explore four new zones—the Waking Shores, roiling with elemental power; the vast expanse of the Ohn’ahran Plains; the frosty peaks of the Azure Span; and the majestic spires and temples of Thaldraszus—each themed around and revealing more about the ancient dragon aspects.
SOAR THROUGH THE AIR WITH DRAGONRIDING
Dragonriding is an all-new skill-based method of aerial movement that allows players to take to the skies on the back of their personal Dragon Isles Drake. Players will customize their drake as they progress through the expansion, collecting more appearance options and enabling them to fly farther and faster.
MEET THE MAJOR FACTIONS
Dragonflight ushers in a unique way to progress with Major Factions. Earn Reputation to unlock Renown ranks and access to rewards when you assist denizens of the Dragon Isles.
EIGHT NEW DUNGEONS
Four new level-up dungeons and four maximum-level dungeons await players who venture into the Dragon Isles. Whether you’re looking for loot, a new challenge, or to learn more about this ancient land, you’ll need to gather your courage— and your allies— for the trials ahead.
Algeth’ar Academy
VAULT OF THE INCARNATES RAID
Venture into the ancient prison of the Primal Incarnates before their malevolent power can be unleashed against the Dragon Aspects.
Raid release schedule:
Week of December 12: Normal, Heroic, and Mythic Vault of the Incarnates will open with the weekly maintenance for each region
Week of December 19: Vault of the Incarnates Raid Finder Wing 1 opens
Week of January 2: Vault of the Incarnates Raid Finder Wing 2 opens
Week of January 16: Vault of the Incarnates Raid Finder Wing 3 opens
AN EYE ON PROFESSIONS
Become a Dragon Isles artisan and fulfill crafting orders for your realm. Hunt down rare ingredients and create ever more wondrous items as you unlock specializations for your profession.
DUNGEONS AND RAIDS
Shadowlands raids and World Bosses have returned to their previous difficulties and are no longer Fated. Fated Raid quests, rewards, achievements, and the mysterious 3 vendors in Oribos are no longer available.
The following content will become available after the weekly maintenance starting on November 29:
Grand Hunt Spoils (Uncommon, Rare, and Epic quality)
The weekly quest “Community Feast”
The “Aiding the Accord” weekly quests
The “Show Your Mettle” weekly quest
Weekly Valdrakken professions quests of any kind
Weekly PvP quests rewarding honor
Developers’ note: We want players to level at their own pace without feeling like they’re missing out on a week of rewards if they fail to reach level 70 within a few hours after the expansion launch.
ITEMS AND REWARDS
Sylvanas Windrunner and The Jailer mount drop rates have significantly decreased (was 100%), and the amount of dropped mounts will decrease to 1 (was 2).
The Shadowlands Great Vault has been sealed and no longer provides rewards for completing activities in the Shadowlands.
PET BATTLES
A new questline has been added that helps new players learn about the pet battle system.
Players can view maps and world quests.
Players can view Major Factions tracks and rewards.
There’s a lot to take in there, so players should take some time to digest and think about what activities they want to concentrate on when November 28 arrives and it’s time toventure to the Dragon Isles. Be sure to check back for moreWoW Dragonflightnews, updates, and strategy guides in the near future. Until then, For the Horde!
