{"id":39305,"date":"2023-11-07T19:02:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T18:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1921672"},"modified":"2023-11-08T02:24:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T01:24:52","slug":"wow-10-2-update-full-patch-notes-explained-as-big-changes-arrive","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/wow-10-2-update-full-patch-notes-explained-as-big-changes-arrive\/","title":{"rendered":"WoW 10.2 update: Full patch notes explained as big changes arrive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Prepare to be WoWed. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Cole Luke\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 at 18:00 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Featured in 10.2 are PVP Season 3 raids, a new zone, new weapons, events and more.<\/p>\n<p>World of Warcraft had three new expansions revealed at the latest BlizzCon, alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/diablo-4-dlc-expansion-explained\/\">Diablo 4 DLC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/wow-dragonflight-release-date\/\">Dragonflight<\/a> continues to see updates too which is always a good thing as riding through Azeroth on a dragon never really gets boring \u2013 something <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/skyrim-cheats-console-commands\/\">Skyrim<\/a> demonstrated way back in 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst there is plenty of content on offer in 10.2, it\u2019s 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\u2019s 20th birthday.<\/p>\n<p>The three expansions will form what Blizzard is calling the Wouldsoul Saga.<\/p>\n<p>For now, though, we will make do with patch 10.2. Read on!<\/p>\n<h2><b>When is the WoW 10.2 update?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>WoW patch 10.2 Guardian of the Dream launches <b>7th November 2023 <\/b>PvP Season 3 beginning <b>14th November 2023<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>There are four raids listed for the next four weeks, the dates of which can be found just below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Week of November 14<\/b> \u2013 Raid Finder Wing 1: Incarnates Wake (Gnarlroot \u2013 Igira the Cruel \u2013 Smolderon)<\/li>\n<li><b>Week of November 21<\/b> \u2013 Raid Finder Wing 2: Molten Incursion (Volcoross \u2013 Larodar, Keeper of the Flame)<\/li>\n<li><b>Week of November 28<\/b> \u2013 Raid Finder Wing 3: The Viridian Weave (Council of Dreams \u2013 Nymue, Weaver of the Cycle)<\/li>\n<li><b>Week of December 12<\/b> \u2013 Raid Finder Wing 4: Fate of Amirdrassil (Tindral Sageswift \u2013 Seer of the Flame, Fyrakk the Blazing)<\/li>\n<\/ul> <h2><b>What\u2019s changed in the WoW 10.2 update?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s new to WoW in 10.2 courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wowhead.com\/ptr-2\/guide\/dragonflight-patch-10-2-guardians-of-the-dream-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wowhead<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New Zone: The Emerald Dream<\/li>\n<li>New Raid: Amirdrassil, the Dream\u2019s Hope<\/li>\n<li>New Legendary Weapon: Fyr\u2019alath, the Dream Render<\/li>\n<li>New Public Events: Superbloom, Emerald Frenzy, Emerald Bounty<\/li>\n<li>New Faction: Dream Wardens<\/li>\n<li>New World Boss: Aurostor the Hibernating<\/li>\n<li>New Class Tier Sets<\/li>\n<li>Class Reworks: Rogue and Demon Hunter<\/li>\n<li>Mythic+ and PvP Season 3<\/li>\n<li>Dragonriding: New Mount, Glyphs, Races, Customizations<\/li>\n<li>Character Customizations: Blood Elf, Druid Forms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Full patch notes for WoW 10.2<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Below are the (almost) full patch notes which cover the big changes relevant to most players.<\/p>\n<h3><b>NEW ZONE: THE EMERALD DREAM<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>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\u2014the 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.<\/p>\n<p>There is plenty of Renown to be earned with a new faction\u2014The Dream Wardens. Help denizens of the Dream comprised of Keepers, dryads, druids, green dragonflight, and runebears to earn Renown and rewards.<\/p>\n<h3><b>GROW SEEDS TO SAPLINGS IN NEW PUBLIC EVENTS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<h3><b>AMIRDRASSIL, THE DREAM\u2019S HOPE RAID<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>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\u2019s champions come together to face Fyrakk and his molten allies, before he devours the heart of Amirdrassil and bathes the world in flame.<\/p>\n<p>Amirdrassil, the Dream\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Raid release schedule:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Week of November 14<\/b> \u2013 Raid Finder Wing 1: Incarnates Wake (Gnarlroot | Igira the Cruel | Smolderon), Normal, Heroic, Mythic<\/li>\n<li><b>Week of November 21<\/b> \u2013 Raid Finder Wing 2: Molten Incursion (Volcoross | Larodar, Keeper of the Flame)<\/li>\n<li><b>Week of November 28<\/b> \u2013 Raid Finder Wing 3: The Viridian Weave (Council of Dreams | Nymue, Weaver of the Cycle)<\/li>\n<li><b>Week of December 12<\/b> \u2013 Raid Finder Wing 4: Fate of Amirdrassil (Tindral Sageswift, Seer of the Flame | Fyrakk the Blazing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Notable rewards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New legendary weapon: Fyr\u2019alath, the Dream Render: Two-Handed Axe (Death Knights, Paladins, Warriors)<\/li>\n<li>New dragonriding mounts: Reins of Anu\u2019relos, Flame\u2019s Guidance (Mythic Difficulty) and Renewed Proto-Drake: Embodiment of the Blazing customization (available in all difficulties)<\/li>\n<li>Reusable helm enchantment: Players will begin a questline to acquire the Incandescent Essence shortly after entering the raid and can expect to acquire it in their second month of raiding. This powerful item grants players a different effect based on their current role and is not consumed on use. These effects will be disabled in PvP. Quest progress is capped on a weekly basis and will be accelerated five weeks after the season begins to allow players to easily catch up if they miss the start of the season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>DREAM\u2019S HOPE CLASS ARMOR SETS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Collect the Dream\u2019s Hope armor set for unique bonuses to your class abilities by conquering Amirdrassil, the Dream\u2019s Hope raid bosses, through the Great Vault, or by converting armor pieces via the Revival Catalyst.<\/p>\n<h4><b>DRAGONFLIGHT SEASON 3<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><i>Dragonflight<\/i> Season 3 begins the week of November 14. Players will be able to gather their allies and enter Amirdrassil, the Dream\u2019s Hope on all difficulties, including Raid Finder Wing 1: Incarnates Wake.<\/p>\n<p><b>Mythic+<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Dragonflight<\/i> Season 3 Mythic+ brings new dungeons to the Mythic+ rotation: Dawn of the Infinite: Galakrond\u2019s Fall, Dawn of the Infinite: Murozond\u2019s Rise, Waycrest Manor (Battle for Azeroth), Atal\u2019Dazar (Battle for Azeroth), Darkheart Thicket (Legion), Black Rook Hold (Legion), The Everbloom (Warlords of Draenor), and Throne of the Tides (Cataclysm).<\/p>\n<p>The new seasonal rewards for Mythic+ include the two new titles \u201cthe Dreaming\u201d and \u201cthe Dreaming Hero\u201d, dungeon teleports, and a new coloration of the Mythic+ Armoredon mount: Verdant Armoredon.<\/p>\n<p><b>PvP<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The new season also brings a new PvP Ladder, increased item level gear, and new rewards: Arena title: \u201cVerdant Gladiator\u201d, Rated Solo Shuffle title: \u201cVerdant Legend\u201d, a new weapon illusion, tabard, cloak, pennant, weapon appearances, Verdant Gladiator\u2019s Slitherdrake dragonriding appearance, and new Vicious mounts\u2013Alliance and Horde-themed Moonbeasts.<\/p>\n<p><b>New World Boss: Aurostor the Hibernating<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Aurostor follows a strict regimen of sleep. Fyrakk\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h3><b>BATTLEGROUND BLITZ BRAWL<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><b>NEW BLOOD ELF AND DRUID CUSTOMIZATIONS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n<p>Blood Elves can update their look with four new shades of hair colors to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Druids have a menagerie of fantastical forms to choose from when you visit the in-game Barber Shop, including new Moonkin customizations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Moonkin Form<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moonkin have a variety of new customizations including new feather colors and sizes, beaks, horns, eyebrows, whiskers, decorations, and effects. Visit your local Barber to view all the available options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Bear Form<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Runebear: Yellow<\/li>\n<li>Umbraclaw: Brown, White, Black<\/li>\n<li>Bristlebruin: Green, Ash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cat Form<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dreamsaber: Blue, Purple, Green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Travel Form: Ground<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gladehart: Green, Golden, Ashes<\/li>\n<li>Dreamtalons: Black\/Purple, Blue, Green\/Red, Purple\/Blue, White\/Green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Travel Form: Aquatic<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dreaming Nae\u2019dra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Travel Form: Flight<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Somnowl: Slumbering, Azure, Anu\u2019relos, Flames Guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are plenty more individual fixes and class balances which can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wowhead.com\/news\/dragonflight-patch-10-2-guardians-of-the-dream-official-patch-notes-335731#item5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full patch notes<\/a>.<\/p> <div class=\"brightcove embed\"> <div class=\"embed__intrinsic\"> <div class=\"brightcove__player vjs-playlist-player-container\"> <video data-video-id=\"6340295100112\" data-account=\"69912529001\" data-player=\"ByeOf0VZEl\" data-embed=\"default\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"video-js\"> <\/video> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js\"\/> <p><strong>Listen to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/one-more-life-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One More Life podcast<\/a>, subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/gaming-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free newsletter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RadioTimesGames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">follow us on Twitter<\/a> for all the latest gaming intel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for something to watch? 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