With Patch 8.2, there is an update in World of Warcraft, which is likely to bring a tear of nostalgia to many fans. The Alterac Valley is getting a “Classic” moment back.
Although the exact contents of Patch 8.2 from World of Warcraft are only roughly known, Blizzard is already revealing some details. Especially fans of classic PvP in the Alterac Valley should be excited. It seems that Ivus the Forest Lord and Lokholar the Ice Lord are set to make a comeback.
Who are Ivus and Lokholar? In the Alterac Valley of WoW, players can loot many items from their enemies. These include armor scraps and badges, as well as enemy blood or storm crystals. Each of these can be turned in at their own base. If enough players participate, their shamans (Horde) or druids (Alliance) will show up to initiate a summoning.
If players participate in the summoning, the respective boss (Ivus or Lokholar) will appear and support the faction in battle. The bosses are quite powerful and plow through most enemies with ease.
New interface makes it visible: With Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara, there is a new interface element that makes the progress of these two summonings and the collection of items visible. This allows players to quickly see how many items are still needed and whether they want to participate.
Only veterans still know the two: These days, only a few players know Ivus and Lokholar. Over the years, they have become less and less significant. Players who started with The Burning Crusade or later have probably never encountered them. That will likely change soon. A new interface element is drawing attention and will surely prompt some players to want to unleash Ivus or Lokholar again.
Further changes to the Epic Battlegrounds
Apart from the changes to Ivus and Lokholar, Blizzard is also making further adjustments to the major battlegrounds. The following has been planned by the developers:
- Alterac Valley: The NPCs in this zone will become stronger against players with a high item level. They want to make the NPC guards a threat again.
- Isle of Conquest: The destructible walls will gain 30% more health points. This is meant to counter a previous change.
- Battle for Wintergrasp: The damage from the flame breath of the catapults will be reduced. They want the flame breath to feel powerful, but currently it is too strong.
What do you think of the changes? Are you looking forward to seeing Ivus and Lokholar again?
