Due to the current Corona crisis, Blizzard granted all World of Warcraft players a 100% experience buff on March 20. This was supposed to expire a month later, on April 20. Now, due to its popularity, it is being extended significantly.
This is the buff: “Winds of Wisdom” is the name of the 100%-EXP bonus and is available to any character that has not yet reached the maximum level of 120. Combined with heirlooms, which also provide an experience boost, you can level your characters particularly quickly. Players have already reached level 120 after just 13 hours.
Players in WoW Classic, however, will not receive the buff and must continue to level their characters without bonuses.
How long will the buff last?
This is how long it will last: According to Blizzard, the “Winds of Wisdom” buff is so popular among players that they will extend it beyond April 20. The EXP bonus is now expected to remain until the start of the pre-patch for the next expansion, Shadowlands.
These are the benefits: With the buff, you receive double the amount of experience, which benefits especially new players and twinks. The areas in WoW are now more lively than they have been in a long time.
This is how the community reacts: In the official WoW forum, players are actively commenting on Blizzard’s decision.
- This is how Villanele writes: “Well done, Blizzard. Cheers to you for changing your mindset.”
- User Landusk says: “This is the best news I’ve ever heard.”
- Mageportal praises that Blizzard listens: “Thank you very much (Blizzard). I always quickly point out defects, but I appreciate that you listened to the requests. Cheers guys, keep up the good work listening to feedback!”
In addition to the EXP bonus, starting April 20, you can use the “Impressive Influence” buff to raise all factions more quickly to the “Exalted” level, which is especially useful for the allied races in WoW. The buff increases reputation gains by an additional 100% and is active until May 18.
