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Downtime Tuesday #33, Patch 6.2.2a Hotfixes for September 21st
Downtime Tuesday Episode 32 with
Panser
covers all the Brewfest festivities!
A new week of hotfixes has also started, and the Remnant of the Blood Moon event should go
much
faster now--its health is 1000, down from 10,000. This encounter drops the
Vial of Red Goo
toy.
Patch 6.2.2a Hotfixes (Sept 15 - 17) and Notes: Archaeology Digsites Fixed
Patch 6.2.2a went live today, featuring some hotfixes and bugfixes. Most notably, Archaeology digsites are now fixed. Previously, they looked like this:
But as of today, they are back to their normal shapes and can be completed.
New to Archaeology? Check out Karadine's
Archaeology Leveling and Collecting Strategies
Guide.
Patch 6.2.2 Hotfixes Week of September 1st - 4th
The first batch of hotfixes are up for 6.2.2. Most importantly,
Raid Finder Archimonde
has received numerous nerfs.
In addition, there are changes to
Gorefiend
and
Fel Lord Zakuun
, as well as the removal of the mighty
Bloodfang Grub
from Gorgrond.
Patch 6.2 Hotfixes: Week of August 17th
Blizzard
Raids and Dungeons
Loot Buff for Call to Arms
Savage Satchel of Cooperation, awarded for completing a class role that's in demand through Dungeon Finder or Raid Finder received a boost to its contents.
Increased the amount of gold awarded by over 200%!
The satchel now has a chance for additional Baleful tokens, Empowered Apexis Fragment, and Medallion of the Legion.
Hellfire Citadel
Xhul'horac
Omnus's Singularity damage can now be reduced by damage reduction effects on Raid Finder difficulty.
Items
Annihilator
should no longer have a chance to trigger its on hit effect on targets that are above level 63.
Fixed an issue where
Rancorbite Mail Agility 4-piece set bonus
was not correctly scaling its damage down in Timewalking dungeons.
Patch 6.2 Hotfixes for Week of August 3rd - 7th
The first round of Patch 6.2 hotfixes for the week of August 3rd are up.
Notably,
Expert Captain
is a bit easier to counter, and the bonus roll loot tables for
Tyrant Velhari
and
Fel Lord Zakuun
on LFR difficulty are no longer swapped.
The second round of hotfixes includes a buff to the legendary tanking ring
Sanctus, Sigil of the Unbroken
.
You can also visit a database page, such as
Master vs. Commander
, to see what other recent hotfixes that particular data has received.
Patch 6.2 Hotfixes for Week of July 27-28th
Time for another week of Patch 6.2 hotfixes!
The first batch includes documentation for several
hotfixes noted over the weekend
for more ways to get Garrison Resources. A new hotfix is that Ships constructed at a Level 3 Shipyard can no longer be uncommon quality. Learn more about the Shipyard with the
Warlords of Draenor Shipyard Guide
.
The second batch of hotfixes included a fix for reputation gains and
Trading Post Level 3
--good timing with the Draenor Dungeon Weekend coming up. PvP hotfixes announced last week should also be live.
Wowhead Weekly #44: New Wowhead Features, Gamescom Media Briefing Invitation, Undocumented Hotfixes
Wowhead Weekly #44 covers all the new site features on Wowhead, The Grand Tournament based on WoW's Argent Tournament, and the new Bonus Weekend.
Patch 6.2 Hotfixes and Class Tuning Changes Week of July 20 - 24
The first batch of hotfixes are up for the week of July 20th. Included are class tuning changes such as a buff to
Stance of the Fierce Tiger
. In addition, there are various Hellfire Citadel fixes as well as the option to now obtain a weekly Hellfire Citadel raid quest from your Garrison such as
Maw of Souls
.
Hotfixes later in the week include PvP tuning, improvements for rogue loot, and legendary ring fixes. One hotfix in testing is that all healing and damage absorption has been reduced by 15% in PvP combat.
You can also visit a database page, such as
Archimonde
, to see what other recent hotfixes that particular data has received.
Patch 6.2 Hotfixes: Week of July 13th - 16th
The first batch of hotfixes are up for the week of July 13th, and they include fixes to tier armor set bonuses that weren't triggering due to damage shield absorbs.
The second batch of hotfixes includes a fix for
Oronok Torn-heart
.
July 15th Hotfixes include changes to the
Champion's Strongbox
.
Versatility belts, boots, and bracers
have been removed from boxes and put on Conquest Point vendors.
July 16th Hotfixes include bug fixes for several
Hellfire Citadel
encounters, a change to the Captain's Hat which now allows it to be transmogged by all armor classes, and the Strongbox changes previously mentioned.
Check out the notes below or the linked database pages to see the changes.
Arena Skirmishes Bonus Weekend July 10 – 13, 6.2 Hotfixes for July 9th-10th
The
Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
runs between
July 10th and July 13th
. During this time, you will get the
Sign of the Skirmisher
buff which can significantly increase the amount of Honor earned from completing random Arena Skirmishes.
With Honor Points, you can buy ilvl 670
Wild Combatant's gear
which scales up to ilvl 710 in PvP combat.
In addition, you can complete
The Arena Calls
(Winning 10 Arena Skirmishes) to earn 0
. The Conquest earned from this bonus quest does not count towards your weekly cap.
The Arena Calls
can be picked up in your Garrison from
Seer Kazal
.
6.2 hotfixes have also been posted, covering nerfs to Mythic Archimonde and upcoming changes to
Chipped Soul Prism
and
Mark of Supreme Doom
.
Downtime Tuesday #23, Search Wowhead In-Game with Overwolf, July 7th Hotfixes
Downtime Tuesday Episode 23 with
Panser
covers the Darkmoon Faire, the Warcraft movie at SDCC, and 6.2/Hellfire Citadel as the last major content patch in WoD.
We've also partnered with
Overwolf
, so you can access Wowhead in-game!
The
Wowhead App
comes preinstalled with Overwolf, is completely free, and lets you search the site without having to alt-tab out of game.
We previewed the app a few months ago, and have fixed the FPS drop issue and simplified the installation steps for new users. Keep reading to learn more about the Wowhead Overwolf App, and
click here
to install it!
We've also got some July 7th hotfixes, including Heroic Hellfire Assault nerfs.
Warcraft Movie Trailer to Debut at SDCC and Signing Schedule, BMAH in 6.2, July 6 Hotfixes
Entertainment Weekly
has reported that a "big public unveiling" for the
Warcraft
trailer will occur at SDCC--which many fans are interpreting as the debut of the movie trailer! Previously, industry blogs speculated the trailer would be revealed the weekend
Jurassic World
came out. Blizzard fans also have
new merchandise
to look forward to at SDCC.
'Warcraft,' Saturday, July 11
The fantasy epic from director Duncan Jones (Moon) and starring Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Toby Kebbell, and Dominic Cooper is set for its big public unveiling in Hall H during the Legendary panel, which also includes Crimson Peak and Krampus. Expect incredible creature effects from ILM.
Warcraft
opens on June 10th, 2016.
Continue reading for July 6th hotfixes and information about the Black Market Auction House in 6.2!
Apexis Bonus Event: July 3rd - 6th, July 2nd Hotfixes
The
Apexis Bonus Event
runs between
July 3rd and July 6th
. During this time, you will get the
Sign of Apexis
buff which can significantly increase the amount of crystals dropped by mobs in Draenor. In addition, you can complete
The Time to Strike
(5 Apexis objectives) to earn 0
Apexis Crystal
, 0
Garrison Resources
, and 0
Oil
.
Here is a quick recap of what you can get with Apexis Crystals:
Six pets including
Blazing Firehawk
added in 6.2 for 0
Apexis Crystal
Seal of Inevitable Fate
:
Sealing Fate: Apexis Crystals
,
Sealing Fate: Heap of Apexis Crystals
,
Sealing Fate: Mountain of Apexis Crystals
Six mounts including
Reins of the Corrupted Dreadwing
added in 6.2 for 0
Apexis Crystal
New Baleful tokens for 0
Apexis Crystal
(weapons 0
Apexis Crystal
) which create ilvl 650 or ivl 675 gear.
Upgrade Baleful items to ilvl 695 with
Empowered Apexis Fragment
for 0
Apexis Crystal
.
Transmog items like
Golden Visage of the Laughing Skull
.
Vanity items like
Rukhmar's Sacred Memory
for 0
Apexis Crystal
The 6.2 follower
Solar Priest Vayx
who comes with the unique
Apexis Attenuation
ability.
Top Azeroth Beaches, Road to BlizzCon, Shipyard and July 1st Hotfixes
July 1st hotfixes are up, with major improvements to Shipyards. Most long Naval Missions are now under 18 hours, and Gold and Apexis Crystal rewards have been increased.
Ship Blueprint: Battleship
requires Friendly, down from Honored, and
Oil Rig: Pickup Location
now generates twice as much oil. Learn more about the Shipyard with our
guide
!
In addition,
Empowered Apexis Fragment
are now Bind on Account, so you can upgrade Baleful gear to ilvl 695 on any of your alts!
Keep reading for the full hotfixes, and other blue posts from earlier today.
Downtime Tuesday #22, Patch 6.2 Hotfixes 6/29-6/30, This Month in WoW: July 2015
Downtime Tuesday Episode 22 with
Panser
covers 6.2 bugs, hotfixes, the legendary ring upgrade, and Wowhead interview!
Continue reading for Blizzard's July 2015 Overview and hotfixes for class trinkets and set bonuses, including
Empty Drinking Horn
and
Tome of Shifting Words
.
Wowhead Weekly #40, June 26th Hotfixes
Wowhead Weekly #40 covers the
most popular 6.2 topics
players are looking up on Wowhead--the
Shipyard
,
Tanaan Jungle
,
Hellfire Citadel Bosses
, and more! Make sure you check out our
6.2 Survival guides
and leave a comment on the survival guide post to win a
Magic Rooster Egg
!
Also stay tuned for our 6.2 interview with Lead Game Designer Ion Hazzikostas, which was filmed yesterday and will be posted later this weekend.
Continue reading for show notes and June 26th hotfixes! Most notably:
Mission Completion Orders
used on Legendary Naval missions no longer advance the time of the next offered mission.
Saberstalker Teachings: Trailblazer
should now be refundable for the full amount paid to the vendor.
Patch 6.2 Hotfixes for June 23-25, Known 6.2 Issues
The first batch of Patch 6.2 hotfixes are here! They include buffs and nerfs for Tier 18 set bonuses, changed trinkets, and quest fixes--you won't be stuck at a bottleneck for Shipyard quests!
All 6.2 hotfixes are now up on their linked database pages as well. You can see the updates on set bonus pages for example, even though the tooltip has not yet updated.
Wowhead Weekly #36, May 22nd Hotfixes, Blizzard Followup on No Flying
Wowhead Weekly #36 covers the topic on everyone's mind--no flying--as well as the Orgrim Doomhammer image from the Warcraft film, the Selfie Scavenger Hunt, and 6.2 news including itemization changes!
We love answering questions, so leave any you'd like us to answer on the next show in the comments section! Read on for show notes, May 22nd hotfixes, and a blue post explaining no flying in a little more detail.
News Roundup: Bonus Events in 6.2, PvP Trinket Changes, May 7th Hotfixes
Bonus Events in Patch 6.2
Bonus events are special weekend events which provide a benefit for players as well as a special quest. Currently on the PTR, they're being tested at an accelerated rate every few days.
Timewalking Dungeon Event: Players level 81 or higher access a Timewalking Dungeon Finder queue. Bosses yield loot appropriate for a player's natural level.
A Burning Path Through Time
for completing 3 Timewalking dungeons rewards
Seal of Inevitable Fate
.
Pet Battle Bonus Event: Pets earn experience at triple usual rate. Winning 5 PvP Pet Battles rewards
Ultimate Battle-Training Stone
.
Draenor Dungon Event: Defeating enemies in any level 100 Heroic or Mythic dungeon award reputation with a Draenor faction. Completing 2 Mythic dungeons rewards
Iron Fleet Treasure Chest
which contains a heroic Hellfire Citadel item.
Apexis Bonus Event: Crystals "multiply mysteriously" and they are more plentiful when looting enemies in Draenor.
The Time to Strike
for completing 3 Apexis quests rewards 0
Oil
.
Battleground Bonus Event: Random battlegrounds award Honor at triple the usual rate. Winning 5 Battlegrounds rewards 0
.
Arena Skirmish Bonus Event: Arena Skirmishes award Honor at triple the usual rate.
The Arena Calls
for winning 5 Skirmishes rewards 0
.
Patch 6.1.2 Hotfixes for March 31st
The most recent round of hotfixes are up, featuring Blast Furnace changes to all difficulties and
Blackhand
nerfs to Mythic.
As we
covered earlier
, there was a +5 item level increase to heirlooms and our database is updated for this hotfix.
You can also see hotfixes on database pages now! Just click on any of the links below and you'll see up to 4 recent hotfixes in the last four months.
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