Exciting Easter is coming for fans of World of Warcraft. The pre-event for Cataclysm Classic starts on March 27, 2024. A week later, the third round begins on the servers of the Season of Discoveries.
What can I expect at the pre-event of Cataclysm Classic? Basically, it will be the same event that paved the way for the Cataclysm expansion back in 2010. It kicks off on March 27, 2024, with the so-called Operation Gnomeregan and the recapture of the Echo Isles.
In the following phase, cultists will appear, unsettling the inhabitants of Azeroth’s capitals with their stories of the impending doom. The constant earthquakes amplify the fear.
The scare tactics are working. Access to the capitals is being strictly controlled. You will also help check the papers at the gate as part of a quest. Later, you will infiltrate the cult and battle elementals that surge to the surface through cracks in the ground.
The climax is the emergence of Deathwing from the earth, triggering the Cataclysm. After the disaster, you will encounter the modernized versions of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms.
What is behind Operation Gnomeregan? High tinkerer Mekkatorque needs the support of all Alliance fighters. Unite like-minded gnomes under the banner of Gnomeregan, complete the training from recruitment officer Steamwrench, and ensure that the recapture of the city is a success.
What’s the purpose of the recapture of the Echo Isles? Troll chief Vol’jin wants to reclaim the trolls’ homeland and sets out to overthrow witch doctor Zalazane. Seek frogs for a totem ritual, spy on your opponents, and then participate in the assault on the Echo Isles.
More loot from the dungeons of WotLK Classic
In parallel with the start of the pre-event of Cataclysm Classic, the Blizzard developers are improving the loot from the current dungeons and raids of WotLK Classic.
- All bosses in dungeons with the Defense Protocol Gamma mode now drop two Scourge Stones of Desecration.
- All normal and heroic bosses in Icecrown Citadel for 25 players now guarantee a drop of one Shadow Frost Shard.
- All normal and heroic bosses in the wings of Icecrown Citadel for 25 players, as well as the Lich King, now guarantee two Shadow Frost Shards.
- All heroic bosses in the wings of Icecrown Citadel for 25 players now drop an additional heroic upgrade token.
- The Lich King now drops two additional heroic upgrade tokens on heroic difficulty for 25 players.
- All encounters in “hard mode” of the 25-player version of Ulduar now guarantee a drop of a Fragment of Val’anyr.
The trailer for WoW: Cataclysm Classic:
The Season of Discoveries soon gets new endgame
What has Blizzard announced for the Season of Discoveries? Phase 3 of the current Classic season already starts on April 4, 2024. From then on, you can level from 40 to 50, earn ten additional talent points, dive into the revamped endgame, and search Azeroth for more secrets.
Here are the key innovations of Classic Phase 3:
- Each class will receive at least six new runes to unlock fresh skills that have never existed in the Classic context before.
- Two new rune slots will be added to helmets and bracers.
- The portals in Ashenvale, Duskwood, Hinterlands, and Feralas will lead you into the Emerald Dream, where a new PvE event awaits you.
- The PvP ranks will increase from 5 to 7 and new rewards like PvP sets and accessories will be available.
- The Sunken Temple of Atal’Hakkar will no longer be the winding dungeon where you could easily get lost, but a raid instance for 20 players – with eight bosses, fresh quests, useful recipes, and brand new rewards.
- The dungeons Blackrock Depths, Maraudon, and Zul’Farrak will offer new rewards for level 50 characters.
- In addition to the current XP buff for characters up to level 39, there will be another buff starting with Phase 3, promising an additional 50% experience for characters between levels 40 and 49.
- With Phase 3 comes the Dual Talent Specialization, allowing you to switch between two skill builds.
Are you excited about the upcoming Classic content, or do the announcements leave you cold? Let us know in the comments.
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