Phase 7 of World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery (SoD) brought some exciting hotfixes over the weekend that will change the way players approach gearing and invasions. Here's a detailed look at the changes that went live to make your journey through this phase smoother and more rewarding.
General Hotfixes
Tier 0.5 Quests: An issue where players couldn't accept or complete the Tier 0.5 quests has been resolved, ensuring everyone can embark on this gear journey.
New Game Mechanics:A Haunted Anvil has been added outside Karazhan, allowing players to repair gear even when deceased, which is particularly useful during long dungeon sessions.
Item and Crafting Fixes:Weighted Consecrated Sharpening Stone can now be applied to Staves, broadening its utility.
Remnants of the Valour Quest
New repeatable quest: A major update allows players to farm Remnants of Valour repeatedly by picking up the quest from the Chapel of Light's Hope. This is essential for upgrading equipment and preparing for Naxxramas. The quest is now active, and players no longer need to tag Shadows of Doom to participate, just be present during the invasion to loot the necessary items.
PvP Server Relief: This tweak addresses one of the major frustrations on PvP servers, where raid groups could steal tags after players had spent considerable time grinding.
Karazhan Crypts Improvements
Necrotic Runes:Each boss and mini-boss in Karazhan Crypts now drops a bag of necrotic runes for each player. This change allows for quicker gearing, especially for those looking to acquire undead slaying gloves and other beneficial items.
Environmental Interaction:Demon Charge and Feral Charge abilities now correctly remove the Immense Rock obstacle.
Class-Specific Tweaks:Shamans can now cleanse the Diseased Corpse, improving their utility within the dungeon.
Item Quality:
Undead Slaying Gear
Flexible glove options: The Arch Cord Master Outfitter now sells Undead Slaying Gloves for all classes, unrestricted by armour type. This means that Warriors can wear leather or cloth, and Druids can choose between leather or cloth, increasing gear flexibility for multi-role players.
Increased gear versatility: Players can now equip gear that may not match their highest armour type, allowing for more strategic gear selection, especially when certain drops are elusive.
Gameplay Tips
Quest requirement: Make sure you're on the 'Never at Rest' quest to loot the Heart of Doom. If you're not on this quest, the drop will not appear, which is essential for collecting Remnants of Valour.
Gear strategy: Aim to have at least 150 Remnants of Valour by Thursday for the first upgrade to your Seal of the Dawn trinket. This will involve participating in four invasions, each of which will yield a Heart of Doom and 40 Remnants.
Class-Specific Bug Fixes
Hunter:The Darkrider's Spine will now properly utilize and gain benefits from Arrows, ensuring ranged DPS consistency.
Priest:Binding Heal now correctly interacts with Inner Focus, providing the expected healing boost.
Warlock:Curse of Agony now properly gains benefits from Improved Curse of Agony and Amplify Curse, boosting its effectiveness.
Community Impact
Loot competition: While there have been concerns about increased competition for loot, these changes aim to reduce player frustration by increasing the pool of usable items.
Future Updates: While not official blue posts, these changes reflect Blizzard's commitment to improving the player experience, with more detailed updates expected soon.
Thanks for reading
These hotfixes for Season of Discovery Phase 7 demonstrate Blizzard's commitment to listening to player feedback, especially when it comes to making gearing less of a grind and more of an engaging process. With these updates, everyone, especially those on PvP servers, can look forward to a more balanced and enjoyable experience.
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