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News writing positions are open for D4, WoW Retail, Classic, and Arknights: Endfield. Here’s what the role pays and how to apply. Today at 17:59 by Stan

This Addon Matches Your Mount to Your Transmog Automatically

MogMount suggests the best mounts for your current outfit and saves choices per set. It even applies matching titles when you mount up. Today at 17:09 by Emma

Class Tuning, Big Pre-Patch Reward Buffs, Housing: Midnight Pre-Patch Weekly Hotfix Summary, January 26th – February 2nd

We have a giant compilation of this past week’s WoW hotfixes, from class tuning and fixes to pre-patch event reward buffs, and more. Today at 07:27 by Starym

Patch 12.0 Made M+ So Easy That Activity Jumped 55% Overnight

WoW’s first post-season week saw success rates explode and key pushers hit levels they never could before. Here’s what the data shows. Yesterday at 23:30 by Nightstalker314

Midnight Early Access Arrives a Day Early!

Midnight’s Early Access period has been announced, and it’s expanded to four days since the initial announcements. Yesterday at 19:00 by Starym

1 Day Left! Bugged World Quest for War Within Meta Achievement and Awesome Mount Is Now Up on NA and EU!

Get this very rare World Quest done today and move one step closer to two very cool mounts from the War Within meta-achievements! Yesterday at 18:47 by Starym

Players Finally Opened WoW’s 10-Year-Old Mystery Pearl in Vashj’ir

A hidden room, a secret society, and a new title. Here’s how to get there before everyone knows about it. Jan 31, 2026 at 10:24 by Neryssa

WoW Jan 30 Hotfixes Shift Devourer Demon Hunter Damage

Reap damage is up 75%, Consume is down 30%, and Soul Fragment generation changed. Here’s what Devourer players need to know. Jan 31, 2026 at 01:52 by Stan

Paladins Get New HD Charger Mounts in World of Warcraft: Midnight

Divine Steed is getting a visual overhaul in Midnight, with new HD charger mounts for Human and Blood Elf Paladins. Jan 30, 2026 at 17:46 by Emma

Crusader Strike Holy Paladin Addition Reverted in Midnight Beta, Mana, Healing and Damage Spells Buffed

Holy Paladins are back to normal, as Crusader Strike had a very short stay. Other healing, mana, and damage spells receive big buffs. Jan 30, 2026 at 03:01 by Starym

WoW’s New Ambassador Program Helps Players Find a Real Community

Blizzard’s new WoW Ambassador Program connects players through Discord to help newcomers find groups, friends, and a place to belong. Jan 29, 2026 at 22:08 by Stan

One Big Buff, Many Changes: Devourer Demon Hunter Tuning, January 29th

WoW’s youngest spec gets its first major tuning pass, as Devourers get one ability massively buffed and other aspects changed. Jan 29, 2026 at 21:57 by Starym

WoW Just Teased a Standalone Mode Nobody Was Expecting

The State of Azeroth revealed a mysterious standalone mode after Patch 12.1, and Blizzard says it leans into horror and storytelling. Jan 29, 2026 at 17:32 by Emma

WoW Player Housing Is About to Kill the Decoration Grind

Copy-paste tools, saved layouts, and shareable designs mean housing won’t be a one-time slog anymore. Jan 29, 2026 at 17:27 by Emma

Don’t Miss This Free Dark Portal Decor Before WoW: Midnight

One of WoW’s best Player Housing items is free right now. Log in once before Midnight launches to unlock it permanently. Jan 29, 2026 at 17:24 by Emma

That “Innocent” Bush Might Be a Player in WoW Patch 12.0.5

Prop Hunt is coming in Midnight’s Patch 12.0.5, turning Azeroth into a hide-and-seek mind game where nothing is what it seems. Jan 29, 2026 at 17:23 by Emma

More Frequent Raids! Mega-Delve Labyrinths, New Experimental Event, and More! Midnight 2026 Roadmap

WoW’s future hasarrived! We have the full 2026 Midnight roadmap, with smaller and more frequent raids, a brand new mode, and Labyrinths! Jan 29, 2026 at 17:21 by Starym

Play WoW Free This Weekend, Including The War Within

Welcome Back Weekend lets returning players access every expansion for free through Feb 1. It’s the easiest way to prep for Midnight. Jan 29, 2026 at 17:16 by Emma

Using Alts Makes Midnight Pre-Patch Transmog 50% Cheaper

Low-level characters pay half the cost for Midnight pre-patch gear. Here’s how collectors can save hundreds of Twilight’s Blade Insignia. Jan 29, 2026 at 10:31 by Maursean

House XP Cap and Endeavors, Daily Limits Removed on Pre-Patch Event Gear: Midnight Pre-Patch Hotfixes, January 28th

Housing caps increased, Endeavor XP requirements decreased, pre-patch event buffs and daily drop restrictions removed in today’s hotfixes! Jan 29, 2026 at 02:41 by Starym

Blizzard Teases Possible Stormwind & Orgrimmar Redesign in WoW

If Silvermoon’s update is a hit, Stormwind and Orgrimmar might be next for a redesign. Jan 29, 2026 at 02:25 by EncampedWeevil

Significant Holy Paladin and Resto Shaman Changes, Class Tuning, and More: Midnight Beta Dev Notes, January 28th

Class tuning continues on the beta as Holy Palas and Resto Shamans get some improvements, with plenty of other changes in there as well. Jan 29, 2026 at 01:20 by Starym

World Soul Saga Will Kill Major WoW Characters, Blizzard Hints

Blizzard is teasing a darker road for Azeroth as the World Soul Saga moves toward Midnight and The Last Titan. In a recent interview, Warcraft’s leads confirmed that major characters won’t survive the trilogy, pointing to heavy losses ahead. As Xal’atath’s plans unfold, fans are left wondering who will fall, and how this saga could reshape WoW’s future. Jan 29, 2026 at 00:21 by EncampedWeevil

Prices and Boss Spawn Times Halved! Twilight Ascension Pre-Patch Event Gets More Reward Buffs

We have more major buffs to the pre-patch event, as Blizzard are ramping up the reward speeds in Twilight Ascension! Jan 28, 2026 at 23:14 by Starym

Players Can Get the Portable Bakery Backpack Cosmetic Just From Playing 15 Minutes With This Discord Quest

Get a great bakery backpack cosmetic for free just by playing WoW for 15 minutes with this very easy Discord quest! Jan 28, 2026 at 22:05 by Starym

Adorn Yourself in Uldum, Lunar, and Blood Elf Gold! February Trading Post Rewards Revealed

We have some great Trading Post rewards coming next month, as Blizzard reveals all the gold themes and exotic transmogs! Jan 28, 2026 at 21:50 by Starym

This Might Be WoW’s Easiest Feat of Strength Achievement Ever

The Midnight pre-patch added a missable achievement that takes almost no effort and players have already solved it. Jan 28, 2026 at 19:25 by Emma

WoW Midnight Pre-Expansion Event: These Rares Are the Fastest Rewards

The Midnight pre-expansion event is live, and rare spawns run on fixed timers. Hit the right ones to earn gear and rewards faster. Jan 28, 2026 at 18:59 by Emma

Class Fixes, Pre-Patch Event Reward Buffs, Quest and PvP Improvements: Midnight Pre-Patch Hotfixes, January 27th

Another big batch today, with many class fixes, big Twilight Ascension reward buffs, improvements to quests and PvP, and more. Jan 28, 2026 at 03:15 by Starym

Big Buffs to Pre-Patch Event Currency Drop Rates!

We have some very big buffs to the pre-patch event, from gear drops to currency from rares, and more, so let’s take a look! Jan 28, 2026 at 02:51 by Starym

CHANGELOG

20 Jan. 2026: Elemental Shaman Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
- Adjusted section on weapon oils.
20 Jan. 2026: Healer Rankings
- Further updates.
19 Jan. 2026: Affliction Warlock Additional Resources
- Reviewed for Midnight Pre-Patch.
19 Jan. 2026: Affliction Warlock Builds and Talents
- Updated for Midnight Pre-Patch.
19 Jan. 2026: Affliction Warlock Easy Mode
- Updated for Midnight Pre-Patch.

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