World of Warcraft: Legion has many features that are both loved and hated. At Blizzcon, in just over a month, the next expansion is set to be revealed. Legion is coming to an end. But that also means that we will soon have to say goodbye to some features.
Few expansions have sparked as much controversy as Legion. Players loudly complained about randomness and money-making schemes.
However, not everything that Legion brought was inherently bad. In particular, artifact weapons are something that the community has embraced with enthusiasm. All these features have in common that they will become meaningless with the next expansion.
1. Legendary Items
The topic of many discussions. On one hand, euphoria about significant items with names, on the other hand, anger over their uselessness. Legendaries are the number one topic when it comes to naming the point of contention in Legion.
Each class has over 20 different legendary items, of which they can equip two. That’s dozens of possible combinations. However, only a few are good enough to warrant leaving set pieces or special loot behind. Especially frustrating when the right item still hasn’t dropped after numerous attempts.
Where many legendaries in Legion are merely items with particularly high item level, the next expansion might revert to the classic system. A rarity like the Twin Blades of Azzinoth or the effort like Sulfuron is simply worth more playtime.
Removing them entirely from the game would be a mistake, as some play styles (builds) revolve around these items much like in Diablo. They replace what WoW lost with the pruning of the talent tree.
2. The Burning Legion
Sounds a bit flat, but it’s a circumstance that should be considered. With Antorus, the heroes of Azeroth will self-destruct Argus, and with it the home world of the Legion as we know it. On the way there, the officers and generals will be vanquished, hostages freed.
There is also speculation that Sargeras himself will be slain. With that, the Legion would have no head. They would have no one to lead them, no home world, and would be severely weakened. While there are still millions of demons in the universe, without Sargeras’s unifying will, chaotic anarchy could soon reign.
If Blizzard does not decide to recycle again, Legion will be the last expansion in which we see the Burning Legion as a major villain.
3. Artifact Weapons and Order Halls
What fascinates most players, and likely also reactivates most former players, are the artifact weapons. The feeling of holding a weapon that has shaped the story of Azeroth drew many in.
Sure, some weapons are more famous and have made a bigger name for themselves in history (like Ashbringer, Thas’dorah, the Doomhammer, or Strom’kar). Nevertheless, this one weapon, which has been carried, enhanced, modified, and improved throughout the entire adventure, has left a lasting impression.
Many players hope that the artifacts will remain after Legion. It would be a shame to simply have to replace them with the next best green staff of the whale from a random opponent. However, it is likely that these treasures of history will find their rest after Legion as well. Whether and how Blizzard will continue this or a similar system remains to be seen.
Similar is the case with Order Halls. Even though some voices protested that the halls were just a poor garrison, players were able to feel more connected to their class through them. The stories told separately for each class are unique, highlight the special advantages, and create immersion. Lastly, the quests where each hero could showcase their particular abilities will also be missed.
The end of Legion could also mean the end of many features – some unwanted, some desired.
You can find more about the reveal of the upcoming expansion in our report.
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