WoW 10.2 update: Full patch notes explained as big changes arrive

Prepare to be WoWed.

By Cole Luke

Published: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 at 18:00 PM

Wow, the WoW 10.2 update is here and to wow you with World of Warcraft too, we have the full patch notes explained as big changes arrive in Azeroth.

Featured in 10.2 are PVP Season 3 raids, a new zone, new weapons, events and more.

World of Warcraft had three new expansions revealed at the latest BlizzCon, alongside Diablo 4 DLC.

Dragonflight continues to see updates too which is always a good thing as riding through Azeroth on a dragon never really gets boring – something Skyrim demonstrated way back in 2011.

Whilst there is plenty of content on offer in 10.2, it’s hard to contain our excitement for the upcoming expansions, the first of which, The War Within, which will be released in autumn 2024 and will mark the venerable MMO’s 20th birthday.

The three expansions will form what Blizzard is calling the Wouldsoul Saga.

For now, though, we will make do with patch 10.2. Read on!

When is the WoW 10.2 update?

WoW patch 10.2 Guardian of the Dream launches 7th November 2023 PvP Season 3 beginning 14th November 2023.

There are four raids listed for the next four weeks, the dates of which can be found just below:

What’s changed in the WoW 10.2 update?

The WoW 10.2 update is quite the patch and features a lot of new content and fixes from raids to new zones. Below is a quick overview of what’s new to WoW in 10.2 courtesy of Wowhead.

Full patch notes for WoW 10.2

Below are the (almost) full patch notes which cover the big changes relevant to most players.

NEW ZONE: THE EMERALD DREAM

A special seed, planted by Tyrande, has grown into a new World Tree and is on the verge of crossing over into Azeroth. Fyrakk and his forces, including his new allies—the Druids of the Flame, move beneath the boughs of the World Tree, inflaming the Dream denizens as they attempt to tear into the Emerald Dream to infuse the heart of the World Tree with fire and use it as a conduit to spread eternal flames throughout Azeroth.

There is plenty of Renown to be earned with a new faction—The Dream Wardens. Help denizens of the Dream comprised of Keepers, dryads, druids, green dragonflight, and runebears to earn Renown and rewards.

GROW SEEDS TO SAPLINGS IN NEW PUBLIC EVENTS

The Guardians of the Dream update ushers in a new cycle of Public Events. Superbloom is the primary Public Event scenario in the Emerald Dream, alongside the Emerald Bounty, which has a series of micro-events triggered across the zone. Exercise your green thumb and help things grow, beat up baddies, and receive Emerald Dewdrops, event currency, to get rewards!

AMIRDRASSIL, THE DREAM’S HOPE RAID

Having been carefully nurtured within the Emerald Dream, Amirdrassil is preparing to bloom and cross into Azeroth. But the fate of the new world tree cannot be secured until Azeroth’s champions come together to face Fyrakk and his molten allies, before he devours the heart of Amirdrassil and bathes the world in flame.

Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope features nine boss encounters: Gnarlroot ; Igira the Cruel ; Volcoross ; Council of Dreams ; Larodar, Keeper of the Flame ; Nymue, Weaver of the Cycle ; Smolderon ; Tindral Sageswift, Seer of the Flame ; and Fyrakk the Blazing.

Raid release schedule:

Notable rewards:

DREAM’S HOPE CLASS ARMOR SETS

Collect the Dream’s Hope armor set for unique bonuses to your class abilities by conquering Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope raid bosses, through the Great Vault, or by converting armor pieces via the Revival Catalyst.

DRAGONFLIGHT SEASON 3

Dragonflight Season 3 begins the week of November 14. Players will be able to gather their allies and enter Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope on all difficulties, including Raid Finder Wing 1: Incarnates Wake.

Mythic+

Dragonflight Season 3 Mythic+ brings new dungeons to the Mythic+ rotation: Dawn of the Infinite: Galakrond’s Fall, Dawn of the Infinite: Murozond’s Rise, Waycrest Manor (Battle for Azeroth), Atal’Dazar (Battle for Azeroth), Darkheart Thicket (Legion), Black Rook Hold (Legion), The Everbloom (Warlords of Draenor), and Throne of the Tides (Cataclysm).

The new seasonal rewards for Mythic+ include the two new titles “the Dreaming” and “the Dreaming Hero”, dungeon teleports, and a new coloration of the Mythic+ Armoredon mount: Verdant Armoredon.

PvP

The new season also brings a new PvP Ladder, increased item level gear, and new rewards: Arena title: “Verdant Gladiator”, Rated Solo Shuffle title: “Verdant Legend”, a new weapon illusion, tabard, cloak, pennant, weapon appearances, Verdant Gladiator’s Slitherdrake dragonriding appearance, and new Vicious mounts–Alliance and Horde-themed Moonbeasts.

New World Boss: Aurostor the Hibernating

Aurostor follows a strict regimen of sleep. Fyrakk’s assault on the Emerald Dream has disturbed this cycle, rousing the Furbolg Wild God from his slumber too soon. In a sleep deprived state, this raging Wild God attacks any passersby in an attempt to wear himself out.

BATTLEGROUND BLITZ BRAWL

Players will be able to queue either solo or as a duo (if one player is a healer) for epic 8v8 PvP action in fast and furious action on one of eight initially available maps: Warsong Gulch, Twin Peaks, Temple of Kotmogu, Eye of the Storm, Silvershard Mines, Battle for Gilneas, Arathi Basin, and Deepwind Gorge. The Battleground Blitz will be active as an available brawl every week from the time of its release the week of November 7.

NEW BLOOD ELF AND DRUID CUSTOMIZATIONS

Whether you’re looking for a new hair style for you blood elf or looking for a new form of expression for your Druid, the Guardians of the Dream update has what you need.

Blood Elves can update their look with four new shades of hair colors to choose from.

Druids have a menagerie of fantastical forms to choose from when you visit the in-game Barber Shop, including new Moonkin customizations.

Moonkin Form

Bear Form

Cat Form

Travel Form: Ground

Travel Form: Aquatic

Travel Form: Flight

There are plenty more individual fixes and class balances which can be found on the full patch notes.