WoW 10.2 is the latest content update for World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, the third expansion of the popular MMORPG. The update, which was released on November 7, 2023, introduces a new zone, a new raid, a new weapon, new events, and more. In this article, we will summarize the main features and changes of the WoW 10.2 patch notes, and what you can expect from the Guardians of the Dream update.
WoW 10.2 Patch Notes
New Zone: The Emerald Dream
The Emerald Dream is a new zone that is accessible from the World Tree in the center of Azeroth. The zone is a seed of the World Tree that has been corrupted by Fyrakk, the Seer of the Flame, and his molten allies.
The zone is divided into four regions: the Viridian Weave, the Molten Incursion, the Incarnates Wake, and the Fate of Amirdrassil. Each region has its own quests, enemies, and secrets to discover.
The Emerald Dream also has a new faction, the Dream Wardens, who are the guardians of the zone and the World Tree. You can earn reputation with them by completing quests, events, and world quests in the zone. You can also buy various rewards from their quartermaster, such as mounts, pets, toys, and transmog items.
New Raid: Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope
Amirdrassil is a new raid that is located in the Fate of Amirdrassil region of the Emerald Dream. The raid has four wings and eight bosses, each with their mechanics and loot.
The raid is available in four difficulties: LFR, Normal, Heroic, and Mythic. The raid also has a new legendary weapon, Fyr’alath, the Dream Render, which can be obtained by defeating Fyrakk on Mythic difficulty.
The raid bosses are:
- Gnarlroot: A corrupted treant that uses nature and fire attacks.
- Igira the Cruel: A molten giant that uses physical and fire attacks.
- Smolderon: A fire elemental that uses fire and explosive attacks.
- Volcoross: A lava worm that uses fire and acid attacks.
- Larodar, Keeper of the Flame: A dragonkin that uses fire and arcane attacks.
- Council of Dreams: A trio of Dreamweaver that use nature and arcane attacks.
- Nymue, Weaver of the Cycle: A dryad that uses nature and frost attacks.
- Fyrakk, Seer of the Flame: A fire incarnate that uses fire and shadow attacks.
New Public Events: Superbloom and Emerald Bounty
Superbloom and Emerald Bounty are two new public events that occur randomly in the Emerald Dream. Superbloom is an event where you have to collect and plant seeds to grow flowers and trees in the zone.
Emerald Bounty is an event where you have to hunt and loot rare and elite enemies in the zone. Both events reward you with gold, resources, reputation, and a chance to get mounts, pets, toys, and transmog items.
New Class Tier Sets
WoW 10.2 also introduces new class tier sets for all classes. The sets are themed around the Emerald Dream and the World Tree, and have different bonuses and effects depending on the class and the spec. The sets can be obtained by completing the raid, the PvP season, or the Mythic+ season. The sets are:
- Druid: Dreamweaver’s Regalia
- Hunter: Wildwood Tracker’s Garb
- Mage: Arcanist’s Raiment
- Monk: Mistweaver’s Vestments
- Paladin: Lightbringer’s Armor
- Priest: Vestments of the Dreamer
- Rogue: Shadowflame’s Guise
- Shaman: Stormcaller’s Regalia
- Warlock: Doombringer’s Raiment
- Warrior: Battleguard’s Plate
Class Reworks: Rogue and Demon Hunter
WoW 10.2 also reworks two classes: Rogue and Demon Hunter. The reworks aim to improve the gameplay, balance, and identity of the classes and their specs. The reworks include changes to the abilities, talents, and resources of the classes and their specs. Some of the main changes are:
- Rogue: The Rogue class now has a new resource, Combo Points, which are generated by certain abilities and spent by others. The Rogue class also has a new ability, Stealth, which allows them to become invisible and gain access to other abilities. The Rogue specs are also changed: Assassination focuses on poison and bleed damage, Outlaw focuses on combat and utility, and Subtlety focuses on stealth and burst damage.
- Demon Hunter: The Demon Hunter class now has a new resource, Fury, which is generated by certain abilities and spent by others. The Demon Hunter class also has a new ability, Metamorphosis, which allows them to transform into a powerful demon form and gain access to other abilities. The Demon Hunter specs are also changed: Havoc focuses on melee and chaos damage, and Vengeance focuses on tanking and fire damage.
Mythic+ and PvP Season 3
WoW 10.2 also starts the third season of Mythic+ and PvP. The season features new rewards, such as gear, mounts, pets, titles, and achievements. The season also features new affixes, such as:
- Molten: Enemies periodically erupt, dealing fire damage to nearby players and enemies.
- Dreambound: Players are periodically teleported to the Emerald Dream, where they have to complete a challenge or face a penalty.
- Incarnate: Enemies have a chance to spawn an incarnate of their element, which has powerful abilities and grants a buff to nearby enemies.
Dragonriding: New Mount, Glyphs, Races, Customizations
WoW 10.2 also adds new features and options for dragonriding, the new gameplay system that was introduced in the Dragonflight expansion. The features and options include:
- New Mount: The Emerald Drake, a green dragon that can fly and breathe fire. The mount can be obtained by completing the raid, the PvP season, or the Mythic+ season.
- New Glyphs: Glyphs that can change the appearance and abilities of your dragon mount, such as Glyph of the Firestorm, Glyph of the Dreamwalker, and Glyph of the Molten Core.
- New Races: Races that can ride dragons, such as the Dragonkin, the Dragonsworn, and the Dragonborn.
- New Customizations: Customizations that can change the appearance of your dragon mount, such as scales, horns, wings, and eyes.
Character Customizations: Blood Elf, Druid Forms
WoW 10.2 also adds new character customizations for two races and one class. The customizations include:
- Blood Elf: New skin tones, eye colors, hair colors, hair styles, and facial features for the Blood Elf race.
- Druid Forms: New forms, colors, and effects for the Druid class, such as the Emerald Bear, the Molten Cat, the Stormcrow, and the Firestalker.
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