MoP Classic Beta Update: New Features, Bugs & Tips

The Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta is in full swing, and week two has brought some exciting changes for testers diving into this beloved World of Warcraft expansion. From new leveling opportunities to quirky bugs, there's a lot to unpack. If you're looking for an update on the progress of the beta or practical tips on how to improve your testing experience, you've come to the right place. For more WoW Classic insights, consider bookmarking our site.

The biggest highlight of the latest beta update is the ability to level up from 85 to 90. Players will now be able to quest in most zones of Pandaria, with the exception of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, where the Shrine, the main capital for both the Horde and Alliance, is located. This opens up a wealth of content, from lush forests to ancient temples, allowing testers to explore Pandaria's iconic landscapes.

Normal and heroic dungeons are now accessible, though not without issues. For example, the Temple of Jade Serpent's first boss encounter has been problematic, potentially tied to the Brewmaster Monk's Ox Statue ability. Removing the statue during pulls seems to solve the problem, although this may be a coincidence. Other dungeons, such as Stormstout Brewery, are playable but require further testing to ensure stability.

The Halfhill Market player farms are also live, providing a fun way to experience Pandaria's farming system. In addition, the Black Market Auction House is available, although the current listings reflect patch 5.4 items, which may not be consistent with the final release. Catch-up vendors are in place, providing gear to meet dungeon item level requirements, but they're also showing endgame gear for Justice and Valor Points, which is likely a bug.

Grand Commendations, a quality of life feature that increases reputation gains by 100% when purchased from Revered, are currently available. While it's unclear if they'll be available in the endgame.

A massive wave of beta invites went out recently, so if you've signed up, please check your Battle.net account. Some players have reported issues where the beta doesn't appear in their launcher despite receiving an invite email. A simple fix is to log out of Battle.net, change your region (e.g. from US to EU or vice versa) using the cogwheel before logging back in, and check again. This workaround has worked for several testers, but it won't give you access if you haven't been invited. To sign up for a chance to join, visit Blizzard's official Beta Opt-In page.

Leveling from 85 to 90 is a major focus for testers, and solo dungeon grinding has proven to be a surprisingly efficient method, especially for Brewmaster Monks. Dungeons like Grim Batol offer fast XP (around 35k per kill) with minimal risk, making them ideal for soloing. In contrast, soloing MoP dungeons such as Stormstout Brewery offers higher XP (up to 70k per kill) but is much riskier. For comparison, running random dungeons with a premade group provides only about 10% of a level per run, while soloing Grim Batol can net 30-40% in the same time.

The beta also benefits from the XP nerfs introduced in patch 5.3, which reduce the XP required to level from 85 to 90 by 33%. For example, reaching level 90 now requires 18.3 million XP instead of 27.5 million. Similar reductions apply to levels 80-85, making the Cataclysm portion of leveling less grueling. These changes create a smoother experience, though leveling still feels substantial, especially in crowded zones like Jade Forest, where respawn timers and competition can slow progress.

As expected in a beta, bugs are plentiful. Professions are currently disabled, preventing testing of popular professions such as Inscription. Orgrimmar is missing NPCs, and mana scaling for casters is off, with Intellect incorrectly boosting mana pools. These and other issues are documented in Blizzard's blue posts, so testers should check the official forums for updates. When encountering vendor screenshots or Black Market Auction House listings, take them with skepticism, as many reflect endgame patch data rather than the intended launch state.

World bosses such as Galleon and Sha of Anger are not spawning yet, which may be intentional as raids are not live. Blizzard is actively addressing these issues, and the rapid progress of the beta suggests a more focused testing period than the Cataclysm Classic Beta.

Check Your Region: If you don't see the beta in your launcher, try changing your region on Battle.net.

Solo Old Dungeons: For fast leveling, try grinding dungeons like Grim Batol as a Brewmaster Monk.

Avoid Ox Statue in Jade Serpent: Until fixed, avoid using the Ox Statue on the first boss.

Report Bugs: Use Blizzard's bug reporter to help shape the final release.

Stay Patient: Features such as pet battles and battlegrounds will likely be added in future updates.

Log into Battle.net, check your account for a beta license, and ensure your region (US/EU) matches your invite. If it's not showing, log out, change the region via the cog wheel, and log back in.

All Pandaria zones except Vale of Eternal Blossoms are open for questing, allowing leveling from 85 to 90.

No, professions are currently disabled, so you won't be able to test your inscription or other crafting skills.

The problem may be related to the Brewmaster Monk's Ox statue. Try pulling the boss without the statue to progress.

While they are currently in place, reducing XP by 33% for levels 85-90, Blizzard may adjust this before release.

The MoP Classic Beta is shaping up to be a promising testing period, with rapid updates and a wealth of content to explore. Despite the bugs, the ability to level to 90 and test dungeons offers a glimpse into Pandaria's vibrant world. Keep an eye on MMOJUGG for more WoW Classic guides, tips, and updates as the beta evolves.