Hey, champions of Azeroth! Phase 3 of World of Warcraft: Classic 20th Anniversary
arrives on 20th March, and it's packed with goodies to keep you busy. From the shadowy depths of Blackwing Lair to epic class quests and PvP mayhem, this update has it all. Let's unpack the release, highlight the highlights, and get you ready to dive into the action. Time to arm up and conquer!
Release date & schedule
Phase 3 launches on 20 March at 15:00 PDT with a two-part rollout:
March 20: Blackwing Lair raid, level 50 class quests, Darkmoon Faire, Eternal Quintessence, and Warsong Gulch representative updates.
3 April: PvP rank 11 cap lifted, Arathi Basin opens, and Battleground Bonus Weekends begin.
Coming exactly two months after Phase 2 (16 January), this pace keeps the hype going without overstaying its welcome. You've got two weeks from the beginning of March 2025 to get ready - let's make it count!
Blackwing Lair: Nefarian's Playground
Blackwing Lair sits atop Blackrock Mountain, and it's a beast of a raid. Nefarian runs the show, turning dragon eggs into nightmares and commanding eight bosses:
Razorgore the Untamed: Egg-guarding menace.
Vaelastrasz the Corrupt: A fallen hero turned puppet.
Broodlord Lashlayer: Drakonid muscle.
Firemaw, Ebonroc, Flamegor: Triple dragon trouble.
Chromaggus: Chromatic freak show.
Nefarian: The Big Bad himself.
Tier 2 gear is up for grabs (think Nemesis Raiment for Warlocks or Battlegear of Wrath for Warriors), plus extras like Chromatically Tempered Sword and Elementium Ore for Thunderfury. It's tougher than Molten Core, so bring your A-game and tight teamwork.
Class Quests & Rep Rewards
Level 50 Class Quests: When you reach level 50, visit your class trainer in a major city and dive into quests that end at the Temple of Atal'Hakkar. Druids, for example, can meet up with Towa Pathfinders in Un'Goro for tasks such as Toxic Test, earning picks such as Moonshadow Stave. Sweet upgrades for mains or alts!
Reputation Rewards: Grind Argent Dawn for Dawn Treader or Enchant Bracer - Mana Regen, Thorium Brotherhood for Enchant Weapon - Strength, and Timbermaw for Enchant Weapon - Agility. PvP factions (Silverwing Sentinels, Warsong Outriders) also throw in some goodies. Mats such as Thorium Bars may spike - hoard now!
Darkmoon Faire & PvP Action
Darkmoon Faire (20 March): Exotic loot, profession buffs, and quirky quests hit Mulgore and Elwynn Forest. Barkers in Orgrimmar and Ironforge herald their arrival - stock up on tickets for rare cards.
PvP (3 April): Rank 11 cap lifts, unlocking rank 14 fame. The Arathi Basin 15v15 resource race begins (2000 points to win), with bases such as Farm and Stables to fight over. Bonus weekends (starting April 4th) boost honour and reputation - perfect for PvP lovers.
Preparation tips: Hit the ground running
Stock up on consumables (Vial of Supreme Power, Major Mana Potion) - Blackwing Lair is no joke.
Farm Rep Mats (Thorium, Timbermaw Furs) - New enchants and equipment will drive demand.
Level up alts to 50 for class quest loot - free power buffs!
Save Gold - Darkmoon and Rep rewards will tempt you.
Prices will rise as raiders and PvPers gear up. Get ahead of the game and you'll be set while others scramble.
Why Phase 3 shines
This phase is a banger - Blackwing Lair is a classic, class quests add flavour, and PvP keeps the blood pumping. It's a perfect evolution from the slower burn of Phase 2, hitting the sweet spot of challenge and variety. Whether you're raiding, questing or stabbing, there's something here to sink your teeth into.
Thanks for Reading
Phase 3 drops on 20 March, and it's a game changer! Quick recap: Blackwing Lair, class quests, Darkmoon Faire, and PvP chaos are coming - prepare to dominate. Get ready to storm Blackrock Mountain and beyond - the clock is ticking!
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