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Patch 8.2: An Introduction to Essences

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In Patch 8.2, all Azerite powers will be unlocked instantly and the progression will shift into Essences that empower your Heart of Azeroth. Learn more about Essences in our Heart of Azeroth Essence guide!

Table of Contents

Introduction 

We expect a big overhaul to the Heart of Azeroth Heart of Azeroth in Rise of Azshara. As a result, Azerite powers will be unlocked instantly and progression is shifting to the neckpiece itself. You will be collecting Essences to gain active abilities and passives. You can find more details in the official preview.

Components 

All Essences have two components:

  • Major Power Component: Mostly active abilities that are added directly to your spellbook. Note that there are some exceptions and for some Essences, the Major Power can be a passive effect.
  • Minor Power Component: All minor powers are passive effects.

Ranks 

All Essences have four ranks, with the final one being of Legendary quality and purely cosmetic. You currently don't need to earn the previous rank to level them up, so you can learn a Rank 3 Essence immediately, before learning Ranks 1 & 2.

Heart of Azeroth Slots 

The plan for Patch 8.2 is to have a single major slot and two minor slots. The second minor slot unlocks at Heart of Azeroth Level 65. An additional major slot will be added later in Battle for Azeroth.

Major Slot

  • If you insert an Essence into the slot, you will benefit from both its Major & Minor Powers.

Minor Slot

  • Only the Minor Power of an Essence will work when inserted in this slot.

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Note: You can't insert two of the same Essences into the Heart of Azeroth.

All Essences 

Here's a list of all Essences as of Patch 8.2 Build 30262.

2. Azeroth's Undying Gift

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Claim a weekly PvP War Chest in Season 3 or later. Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift
2 Reach 1000+ rating then claim your next weekly PvP War Chest in Season 3 or later. Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift
3 Collect Burgeoning Battlefield Furor from your weekly War Chest. Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift
4 Reach Gladiator in the week then claim your next weekly PvP War Chest in Season 3 or later. Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift Azeroth's Undying Gift

3. Sphere of Suppression

Swirling with heavy arcane energies, giving you a greater feeling of control.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Complete the quest "Storming the Battlefields." Suppressing Pulse Suppressing Pulse Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression Suppressing Pulse Suppressing Pulse Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression
2

Vendor - Marshal Gabriel - Ashvane Docks Boralus

Vendor - Xander Silberman - Mugambala

Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression Suppressing Pulse Suppressing Pulse Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression
3 Collect Coalescing Blood of the Vanquished from PVP Island Expedition, Brawl, BG, and Epic BG Wins. Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression Suppressing Pulse Suppressing Pulse Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression
4 PVP Island Expeditions, Battlegrounds and Brawl wins in Season 3 or 4. Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression Suppressing Pulse Suppressing Pulse Sphere of Suppression Sphere of Suppression

4. Worldvein Boon

When Sargeras wounded Azeroth at the end of the third Burning Legion invasion, Azerite began to bleed from the planet.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Complete the quest "Azerite for the Alliance" // "Azerite for the Horde" and the Mysterious Treasure Map Mission rewarded. Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon
2 Combine fragments of Zem'lan's Lost Treasure Map from Island Expeditions, then complete the mission "Lost Treasure of the Pirate King". Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon
3 Recruit a captain follower and complete the mission chain starting with "A Disturbing Rumor". Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon
4 Mysterious Treasure Map missions. Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon Worldvein Boon

5. Essence of the Focusing Iris

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Complete a dungeon at Mythic Level 4 or higher in Season 3 or later. Focused Azerite Beam Focused Azerite Beam Essence of the Focusing Iris Essence of the Focusing Iris Focused Azerite Beam Focused Azerite Beam Essence of the Focusing Iris Essence of the Focusing Iris
2 Complete a dungeon at Mythic Level 7 or higher in Season 3 or later. Focused Azerite Beam Focused Azerite Beam Essence of the Focusing Iris Essence of the Focusing Iris Focused Azerite Beam Focused Azerite Beam Essence of the Focusing Iris Essence of the Focusing Iris
3 Combine Focused Life Anima from your Grand Challenger's Bounty. Focused Azerite Beam Focused Azerite Beam Essence of the Focusing Iris Essence of the Focusing Iris Focused Azerite Beam Focused Azerite Beam Essence of the Focusing Iris Essence of the Focusing Iris
4 Complete achievement "Keystone Master" in Season 3 or later. Focused Azerite Beam Focused Azerite Beam Essence of the Focusing Iris Essence of the Focusing Iris Focused Azerite Beam Focused Azerite Beam Essence of the Focusing Iris Essence of the Focusing Iris

6. Purification Protocol

With the corruption in Uldir being eliminated, MOTHER was tasked to research ways to repair Azeroth.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Rustbolt Resistance - Honored. Purifying Blast Purifying Blast Purification Protocol Purification Protocol Purifying Blast Purifying Blast Purification Protocol Purification Protocol
2 Rustbolt Resistance - Revered. Purifying Blast Purifying Blast Purification Protocol Purification Protocol Purifying Blast Purifying Blast Purification Protocol Purification Protocol
3 Rustbolt Resistance - Exalted. Purifying Blast Purifying Blast Purification Protocol Purification Protocol Purifying Blast Purifying Blast Purification Protocol Purification Protocol
4 Rustbolt Requisition Crates earned through Paragon reputation. Purifying Blast Purifying Blast Purification Protocol Purification Protocol Purifying Blast Purifying Blast Purification Protocol Purification Protocol

7. Anima of Life and Death

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Complete a dungeon at Mythic Level 4 or higher in Season 3 or later. Anima of Death Anima of Death Anima of Life Anima of Life Anima of Death Anima of Death Anima of Life Anima of Life
2 Complete a dungeon at Mythic Level 7 or higher in Season 3 or later. Burning Embrace Burning Embrace Burning Embrace Burning Embrace Anima of Death Anima of Death Anima of Life Anima of Life
3 Complete achievement "Keystone Master" in Season 3 or later. Anima of Death Anima of Death Burning Embrace Burning Embrace Anima of Death Anima of Death Anima of Life Anima of Life
4 Combine Focused Life Anima from your Grand Challenger's Bounty. Anima of Death Anima of Death Burning Embrace Burning Embrace Anima of Death Anima of Death Anima of Life Anima of Life

8. Touch of the Everlasting

Time is not important. Only life is important.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Defeat Queen Azshara - Normal. Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting
2 Defeat Queen Azshara - Heroic. Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting
3 Combine Aqueous Reliquaries from Queen Azshara. Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting
4 Defeat Queen Azshara - Mythic. Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting Touch of the Everlasting

12. The Crucible of Flame

A raging fire is a force of massive destruction, and the bringer of new life.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Complete the quest "MOTHER Knows Best" in the Chamber of Heart. Concentrated Flame Concentrated Flame Ancient Flame Ancient Flame Concentrated Flame Concentrated Flame Ancient Flame Ancient Flame
2 Reach Heart of Azeroth level 54 then complete the quest "In Darkness, I Dream" in the Chamber of Heart. Concentrated Flame Concentrated Flame Ancient Flame Ancient Flame Concentrated Flame Concentrated Flame Ancient Flame Ancient Flame
3 Reach Heart of Azeroth level 58 then complete the quest "Investigating the Highlands" in the Chamber of Heart. Concentrated Flame Concentrated Flame Ancient Flame Ancient Flame Concentrated Flame Concentrated Flame Ancient Flame Ancient Flame
4 Raise your Heart of Azeroth to max level, then complete the quest "Heart of Azeroth: Essential Power" in the Chamber of Heart. Concentrated Flame Concentrated Flame Ancient Flame Ancient Flame Concentrated Flame Concentrated Flame Ancient Flame Ancient Flame

13. Nullification Dynamo

The inside feels completely void of energy and matter, yet heavy.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Rustbolt Resistance - Honored. Empowered Null Barrier Empowered Null Barrier Null Barrier Null Barrier Empowered Null Barrier Empowered Null Barrier Null Barrier Null Barrier
2 Rustbolt Resistance - Revered. Null Dynamo Null Dynamo Null Dynamo Null Dynamo Empowered Null Barrier Empowered Null Barrier Null Dynamo Null Dynamo
3 Rustbolt Resistance - Exalted. Null Dynamo Null Dynamo Null Dynamo Null Dynamo Empowered Null Barrier Empowered Null Barrier Null Dynamo Null Dynamo
4 Rustbolt Requisition Crates earned through Paragon reputation. Null Barrier Null Barrier Null Dynamo Null Dynamo Empowered Null Barrier Empowered Null Barrier Null Dynamo Null Dynamo

14. Condensed Life-Force

The Heart of Azeroth is capable of maipulating Azerite in ways never thought possible.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Defeat Queen Azshara - Normal. Guardian of Azeroth Guardian of Azeroth Condensed Life-Force Condensed Life-Force Guardian of Azeroth Guardian of Azeroth Condensed Life-Force Condensed Life-Force
2 Defeat Queen Azshara - Heroic. Guardian of Azeroth Guardian of Azeroth Condensed Life-Force Condensed Life-Force Guardian of Azeroth Guardian of Azeroth Condensed Life-Force Condensed Life-Force
3 Combine Aqueous Reliquaries from Queen Azshara. Guardian of Azeroth Guardian of Azeroth Condensed Life-Force Condensed Life-Force Guardian of Azeroth Guardian of Azeroth Condensed Life-Force Condensed Life-Force
4 Defeat Queen Azshara - Mythic. Condensed Life-Force Condensed Life-Force Condensed Life-Force Condensed Life-Force Guardian of Azeroth Guardian of Azeroth Condensed Life-Force Condensed Life-Force

15. Engine of Ceaseless Progress

Mysterious power surges through the Heart of Azeroth that occasionally flares up into a magnificent glowing light.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1

Complete the quest "Drowning the Horde" from Crafticus Mindbender in Mezzamere.

Complete the quest "Drowning the Alliance" from Dazzerian in Newhome.

Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress
2 Vendor - Crafticus Mindbender - Mezzamere Vendor - Dazzerian - Newhome Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress
3

Vendor - Crafticus Mindbender - Mezzamere

Vendor - Dazzerian - Newhome

Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress
4 Warmode Bounty Targets in Nazjatar. Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress Engine of Ceaseless Progress

17. The Ever-Rising Tide

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1

Ankoan - Honored.

Unshackled - Honored.

The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide
2

Ankoan - Revered.

Unshackled - Revered.

The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide
3

Ankoan - Exalted.

Unshackled - Exalted.

The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide
4

Ankoan Supply Caches earned through Paragon reputation.

Unshackled Salvage Crates earned through Paragon reputation.

The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide The Ever-Rising Tide

18. Artifice of Time

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Complete the quest "Storming the Battlefields." Standstill Standstill Artifice of Time Artifice of Time Standstill Standstill Artifice of Time Artifice of Time
2

Vendor - Marshal Gabriel - Ashvane Docks Boralus

Vendor - Xander Silberman - Mugambala

Artifice of Time Artifice of Time Artifice of Time Artifice of Time Standstill Standstill Artifice of Time Artifice of Time
3 Collect Coalescing Blood of the Vanquished from PVP Island Expedition, Brawl, BG and Epic BG Wins. Artifice of Time Artifice of Time Artifice of Time Artifice of Time Standstill Standstill Artifice of Time Artifice of Time
4 PVP Island Expeditions, Battlegrounds and Brawl wins in Season 3 or 4. Artifice of Time Artifice of Time Artifice of Time Artifice of Time Standstill Standstill Artifice of Time Artifice of Time

19. The Well of Existence

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Rustbolt Resistance - Honored. The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence
2 Rustbolt Resistance - Revered. The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence
3 Rustbolt Resistance - Exalted. The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence
4 Rustbolt Requisition Crates earned through Paragon reputation. The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence The Well of Existence

20. Life-Binder's Invocation

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Complete a dungeon at Mythic Level 4 or higher in Season 3 or later. Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Seed of Eonar Seed of Eonar Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Seed of Eonar Seed of Eonar
2 Complete a dungeon at Mythic Level 7 or higher in Season 3 or later. Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Seed of Eonar Seed of Eonar
3 Combine Focused Life Anima from your Grand Challenger's Bounty. Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Seed of Eonar Seed of Eonar
4 Complete achievement "Keystone Master" in Season 3 or later. Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Life-Binder's Invocation Seed of Eonar Seed of Eonar

21. Vitality Conduit

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Defeat Queen Azshara - Normal. Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit
2 Defeat Queen Azshara - Heroic. Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit
3 Combine Aqueous Reliquaries from Queen Azshara. Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit
4 Defeat Queen Azshara - Mythic. Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit Vitality Conduit

22. Vision of Perfection

You can learn more about the Essence here.

Dream of the future, concentrate on the moment.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Complete Operation: Mechagon. Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection
2 Obtain and complete the Perfectly Timed Differential Blueprint from King Mechagon. Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection
3 Combine Progression Sprockets from King Mechagon. Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection
4 Complete the achievement 'Keep DPS-ing and Nobody Explodes', then complete Operation: Mechagon. Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection Vision of Perfection

23. Blood of the Enemy

Your Heart of Azeroth seethes with anger.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1 Complete the quest "Storming the Battlefields." Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy
2

Vendor - Marshal Gabriel - Ashvane Docks Boralus

Vendor - Xander Silberman - Mugambala

Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy
3 Collect Coalescing Blood of the Vanquished from PVP Island Expedition, Brawl, BG and Epic BG Wins. Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy
4 PVP Island Expeditions, Battlegrounds and Brawl wins in Season 3 or 4. Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy Blood of the Enemy

25. Aegis of the Deep

Imbues you with the protection of the elements.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1

Ankoan - Honored.

Unshackled - Honored.

Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep
2

Ankoan - Revered.

Unshackled - Revered.

Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep
3

Ankoan - Exalted.

Unshackled - Exalted.

Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep
4

Ankoan Supply Caches earned through Paragon reputation.

Unshackled Salvage Crates earned through Paragon reputation.

Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep Aegis of the Deep

27. Memory of Lucid Dreams

An empty mind is a wasted tool.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1

Complete the quest "A Brief Respite."

Complete the quest "Down into Nazjatar."

Memory of Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams
2

Vendor - Speaker Utia - Mezzamere

Vendor - Atolia Seapearl - Newhome

Memory of Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams
3

Vendor - Speaker Utia - Mezzamere

Vendor - Atolia Seapearl - Newhome

Memory of Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams
4

Vendor - Speaker Utia - Mezzamere

Vendor - Atolia Seapearl - Newhome

Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Memory of Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams Lucid Dreams

28. The Unbound Force

Destructive forces swirl around violently, waiting to be released.

Rank Source Major Power Desc Minor Power Desc Major Power Actual Minor Power Actual
1

Ankoan - Honored.

Unshackled - Honored.

The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force
2

Ankoan - Revered.

Unshackled - Revered.

The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force
3

Ankoan - Exalted.

Unshackled - Exalted.

The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force
4

Ankoan Supply Caches earned through Paragon reputation.

Unshackled Salvage Crates earned through Paragon reputation.

The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force The Unbound Force
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I think Blizzard is trying to make players care more for their Heart of Azeroth much like they did with Artifact Weapons.

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52 minutes ago, Valhalen said:

I think Blizzard is trying to make players care more for their Heart of Azeroth much like they did with Artifact Weapons.

I really like their approach of doing so, hope more stuff like that comes.

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4 hours ago, Valhalen said:

I think Blizzard is trying to make players care more for their Heart of Azeroth much like they did with Artifact Weapons.

I don't know, I think it's too little too late to be honest.

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Have to say, a number of these seem a lot more promising than the initial reactions seemed to indicate. Some of these are going to change how some classes play fundamentally, and others go beyond simply push the button on CD. They also have a variety of ways to acquire them, with the legendary versions in particular seeming like a fun challenge. I hope they keep working on some of them to bring them in-line engagement wise but this seems like the start of a good system. As far as mid-expansion systems go at least.

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11 hours ago, Arcnail said:

I don't know, I think it's too little too late to be honest.

We will still be a year away from the next expansion when 8.2 goes live and honestly, this is a big improvement over the system we have today. I just hope it won't be scrapped and replaced with a half-baked system beyond BfA, but rather built upon.

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vision of perfection looks amazing , the  rest make me sad . could care less about the extra visual effects seen that before in high school its called "busy work " something completely useless to keep ppl busy lol . i think last years blizzcon def proved they r out of touch with their player based and this cements it . come on 8.3 for the final fixes of this car crash of a xpac.

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This is really nothing compared to how much care they spent on artifact weapons' abilities and looks. There has never been an expansion that took that much care to making weapons look good (though of course there's always some better looking than others, eye of the beholder and all that.)

Have fun with this neckpiece that'll be thrown in the trash just like everything else before it come the next expansion. You won't even have amazing "artifact" transmog to compensate this time, though.

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On 5/3/2019 at 10:24 PM, Rag said:

Have to say, a number of these seem a lot more promising than the initial reactions seemed to indicate. Some of these are going to change how some classes play fundamentally, and others go beyond simply push the button on CD. They also have a variety of ways to acquire them, with the legendary versions in particular seeming like a fun challenge. I hope they keep working on some of them to bring them in-line engagement wise but this seems like the start of a good system. As far as mid-expansion systems go at least.

I can see arcane mage being OP AF with a couple of these. I'll let you guys figure out witch ones and yes I do think some classes will benefit more from these than others.

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8 hours ago, Yridaa said:

This is really nothing compared to how much care they spent on artifact weapons' abilities and looks. There has never been an expansion that took that much care to making weapons look good (though of course there's always some better looking than others, eye of the beholder and all that.)

Have fun with this neckpiece that'll be thrown in the trash just like everything else before it come the next expansion. You won't even have amazing "artifact" transmog to compensate this time, though.

Agreed on the looks department. If we ignore the obvious difference in the visuals on armour sets, the artifact skins looked incredible in Legion compared to weapons in BoD. At least from a Mage perspective, the skins for the weapons looked amazing and I can't think of one that I didn't like. They also gave a whole new visual feel, if you look at Outlaw Rogue for example. 

I know they can't add visuals to the Heart in the same way they could the artifacts, but I'd love to see something that fits specs in particular, especially with tier sets having disappeared. You could have Azerite auras based on your spec and the level of your Heart, you could have wings, armour trims, etc.

There's plenty of possibilities, some obviously better than others, but I just think when they took away artifacts and class-specific sets at the same time, you immediately lost the visual "identity" of your spec. 

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Balancingwise i think this will be a nightmare. Artifact weapons in legion were better in that regard, since everything was classtailored.

Buuuut, i really like this approach of slowly upgrading additional procs and skills. You automatically build a little relationship to them and the names will probably stick with you. The best thing ist the last upgrade. No power gained, just style. The mage tower showed us, what people are willing to achieve with "just" a visual price in the end.

choose skills and procs to your liking -> upgrade them -> care for them -> achieve the visual upgrade

I wish they would have had stuff like this earlier in bfa, but i really like that it's coming. ?

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      "I promised her I would make a name for myself in WoW history, and today, I can finally say I've done this in her honor," Solozerro said.
      This accomplishment was the result of several evenings of dedicated attempts, each preceded by a week of rigorous farming. The process spanned multiple weeks, with each attempt lasting about 15 minutes.
      The player faced significant challenges, particularly with the Y’Shaarj adds during Garrosh Hellscream’s Empowered Whirlwind phase. "You need a high DPS check just for those adds," Solozerro explained.
      Back when the fight was nearly impossible to solo as a DPS, Solo had to do it in tank specialization to avoid fight resets due to mind control, which significantly impacted their damage output.
      Despite these obstacles, the player remained steadfast. "In total, I collected over 1.5 million threads on my cloak," they said, underscoring the extent of their efforts.

      Even the recent nerfs to Garrosh Hellscream posed a unique challenge. "I overslept and when I woke up and heard about the nerfs, I was sure someone would have tried it. During the fight, I still had adds up, but luckily, I managed to meet the DPS check to avoid the Empowered Whirlwind."
      This achievement not only honors a friend's memory but also serves as an inspiration to the WoW community. "These changes will affect a lot and might actually push more people to try it," the player reflected.
      Here’s the solo video! We want to congratulate Solozerro once again and express how thrilled we are to have been part of this incredible journey!
      Solozerro's journey has come to an end today with 24 days of MoP Remix remaining! The player has soloed Mythic Garrosh after the recent raid nerfs, nearly 1 months after soloing the Paragons of Klaxxi.
    • By Stan
      We've looked at the latest Druid changes that went live on the War Within Beta this week.
      Druid
      Restoration Druid - Restoration Druid core passive: Increases damage/healing by 96%: 74%: Improved Prowl, Pouncing Strikes, Shred, Thrashing Claws Increases damage/healing by 31%: 24%: Improved Prowl and Pouncing Strikes Renewal - Usable in all shapeshift forms. Instantly heals you for 20% 30% of maximum health Rip - Lasts longer per combo point. Finishing move that causes Bleed damage over time 1 point : [ 100.5% 110.5% of Attack Power ] over 8 sec 2 points: [ 150.7% 165.8% of Attack Power ] over 12 sec 3 points: [ 201% 221% of Attack Power ] over 16 sec 4 points: [ 251.2% 276.3% of Attack Power ] over 20 sec 5 points: [ 301.4% 331.6% of Attack Power ] over 24 sec Frenzied Regeneration - Heals you for 15% 24% health over 3 sec, and increases healing received by 20%. Primal Wrath - Lasts longer per combo point. Finishing move that deals instant damage and applies Rip to all enemies within 10 yards 1 point : [ 28.6% 34.4% of Attack Power ] plus Rip for 4 sec 2 points: [ 42.9% 51.6% of Attack Power ] plus Rip for 6 sec 3 points: [ 57.2% 68.8% of Attack Power ] plus Rip for 8 sec 4 points: [ 71.5% 86% of Attack Power ] plus Rip for 10 sec 5 points: [ 85.8% 103.2% of Attack Power ] plus Rip for 12 sec Berserk: Frenzy - During Berserk your combo point-generating abilities bleed the target for an additional 135% 150% of their direct damage over 8 sec. Rampant Ferocity - Damage reduced beyond 5 targets.. Ferocious Bite also deals [ 33.3% of Attack Power ] damage per combo point spent to all nearby enemies affect by your Rip Spending extra Energy on Ferocious Bite increases damage dealt by up to 50% 100% Bursting Growth - Damage reduced above 5 targets. When Symbiotic Blooms expire or you cast Rejuvenation on their target flowers grow around their target, healing them and up to 3 nearby allies for [ 20% of Spell Power ]. When Bloodseeker Vines expire or you use Ferocious Bite on their target they explode in thorns, dealing [ 70% 91% of Attack Power ] physical damage to nearby enemies Adaptive Swarm - Upon expiration, finds a new target, preferring to alternate between friend and foe up to 3 times. Command a swarm that heals [ 157.5% of Spell Power ] or deals [ 180% 216% of Spell Power ] Nature damage over 12 sec to a target, and increases the effectiveness of your periodic effects on them by 25% Rake - While stealthed, Rake will also stun the target for 4 sec and deal 60% increased damage. Awards 1 combo points.. Reduces the target's movement speed by 20% for 12 sec Rake the target for [ 21.54% 28% of Attack Power ] Bleed damage and an additional [ 141.4% of Attack Power ] Bleed damage over 15 sec Lunar Insight - Moonfire deals 20 20% additional damage. Berserk - While Berserk: Generate 1 combo points every 1.5 sec. Go Berserk for 15 sec. Combo point generating abilities generate 1 additional combo points. Finishing moves restore up to 3 combo points generated over the cap All attack and ability damage is increased by 10%. 15%. Brutal Slash - Deals 15% increased damage against bleeding targets. Awards 1 combo points.. Deals reduced damage beyond 5 targets. Awards 1 combo points. Applies the Bleed from Thrash Normal: Strikes all nearby enemies with a massive slash, inflicting [ 147.6% 192% of Attack Power ] Physical damage. Thrashing Claws : Strikes all nearby enemies with a massive slash, inflicting [ 147.6% 192% of Attack Power ] Physical damage Incarnation: Avatar of Ashamane - During Incarnation: Energy cost of all Cat Form abilities is reduced by [ 20 25% of Spell Power ]%, and Prowl can be used once while in combat. An improved Cat Form that grants all of your known Berserk effects and lasts 20 sec. Finishing moves restore up to 3 combo points generated over the cap. Generate 1 combo points every 1.5 sec. Combo point generating abilities generate 1 additional combo points. You may shapeshift in and out of this improved Cat Form for its duration All attack and ability damage is increased by 10%. 15%. Thriving Growth - Multiple instances of these can overlap.. Wild Growth, Regrowth, and Efflorescence healing has a chance to cause Symbiotic Blooms to grow on the target, healing for [ 120% of Spell Power ] over 6 sec Rip and Rake damage has a chance to cause Bloodseeker Vines to grow on the victim, dealing [ 135% 121.5% of Attack Power ] Bleed damage over 6 sec Bond with Nature - Healing you receive is increased by 3%. 4%. Druid Guardian 11.0 Class Set 4pc - Arcane damage you deal is increased by 5% and bleed damage you deal is increased by 5%. 8%. Taste for Blood - Ferocious Bite deals 15% 12% increased damage and an additional 15% 12% during Tiger's Fury. Evoker
      Animosity - Casting an empower spell extends the duration of Dragonrage by 4 5 sec, up to a maximum of 16 20 sec. Titanic Wrath - Essence Burst increases the damage of affected spells by 8.0%. 15.0%.
    • By Stan
      As of the War Within pre-patch, Alysrazor in the Firelands raid is bugged, preventing players from getting the Flametalon of Alysrazor mount.
      Blizzard made various updates to flying in the War Within pre-patch, and a possible side-effect could be tied to Alysrazor not leaving her spawn location when you engage her in the raid.
      Hopefully, Blizzard will soon release a fix for the issue. Until then, don't bother soloing the Firelands!
    • By Starym
      It's time for some more preliminary stats, as the pre-patch has been here a whole 3 days (well, not exactly "whole", especially considering the game time gifts)! We're taking a look at how the class changes shifted the dungeon meta, but keep in mind these are really early numbers and fewer players do Mythic+ in post-season.
      Warcraft Logs Points
      The below logs are based on POINTS, and not actual damage or healing, meaning they log the timed completion for the specs, with higher keys getting more points, obviously. The time in which the dungeon is completed is also a factor, but a much, much smaller one, as it grants very few points if you do it significantly faster than just any in-time completion. We're also using the Normalized Aggregate Scores numbers, for clarity, meaning the top spec is marked as 100 and then the rest are ranked in relation to that peak point.
      All Keys
      95th percentile DPS
      While the very top spot remains unchallenged, as Augmentation is set to rule M+ forever, the rest is pretty different! We have some Fyr'alath action right after the Evoker, as Fury and Ret fight it out over the silver, while Shadow falls down to 4th, but is still very much in the game. Unholy makes a solid leap up and passes Elemental, with Fire dropping down some. Devastation and Demonology are newcomers to the bottom 3, where Enhancement welcomes them as a pretty much permanent resident.

      Mythic+ All Keys 95th Percentile Data by Warcraft Logs.
      All Percentiles
      Things are looking similar in the generalist bracket, but Retribution takes down Fury here and Fire is significantly higher. Survival is also doing a lot better than in the top percentiles, and Beast Mastery makes the top 10 as well.

      Mythic+ All Keys All Percentile Data by Warcraft Logs.
      All Percentiles Tank (Points)
      The tanks show basically no change whatsoever, as is customary, with only Protection Warrior managing to climb one up and leave Brewmaster at the bottom.
      Mythic+ All Keys All Percentile Data by Warcraft Logs.
      Healer (Points)
      Holy is pushing up and then some, claiming 2nd right below the long-time emperor, Resto Druid. Shaman climbs up from much lower to grab 3rd, while Discipline falls down to the bottom.

      Mythic+ All Keys All Percentile Data by Warcraft Logs.
       
      For even more in-depth data for each individual key head on over to Warcraft Logs. And if you're interested in more info on the specs themselves you can always check out our class guides (updated for the pre-patch), as well as our Mythic+ guides and Mythic+ tier list.
    • By Starym
      There's plenty more class changes for both the pre-patch and Season of Discovery, along with dungeon tweaks, Skyriding fixes, profession and PvP adjustments and more!
       July 25 (Source)
      Classes
      Druid Balance Wrath cast by Convoke the Spirits now consumes Dreamstate buffs from Nature's Grace and the Amirdrassil Season 3 (2-piece) Set Armor bonus. Amirdrassil Season 3 (2-piece) Set Armor: Dreamstate now increases the damage of Wrath and Starfire by 80% (was 100%). Hunter Survival Players who had a Wildfire Bomb override from Wildfire Infusion's previous iteration have had them removed. Warrior Protection Fixed a bug causing Spell Reflection to occasionally fail to reflect a spell. Dungeons and Raids
      Algeth'ar Academy Fixed an issue where Vexamus would not face its target during the cast of Arcane Expulsion on Heroic and Mythic difficulty. Flying
      Pathfinder requirements for Skyriding have been removed from Battle for Azeroth and Shadowlands zones. Player-versus-Player
      Malicia and Field Master Emberath now correctly offer their Dragonflight Season 4 War Mode equipment until the launch of War Within. Resolved an issue that sometimes prevented healers from being able to duo queue in Rated Battleground Blitz. Professions
      Reduced Trainer costs for Dragonflight professions. Titles
      The Title "Timber Lord" should now display correctly. Season of Discovery
      Increased the number of Firelands Invader, Obsidian Reaver, and Obsidian Surger spawns for the Blackrock Eruption event across Searing Gorge. The Might of Stormwind buff will now appear properly in the tooltip when a Chronoboon is used. Items Devilcore Leggings and Devilcore Gloves patterns can now drop from additional sources other than King Mosh. All of the revamped or new Molten Core items that were strictly Unique are now Unique-Equipped to allow master looters to hold these items during raids. Season of Discovery versions of recipes should be available again from their trainers, making turn-ins for professions quests possible. Mage Rewind Time can no longer be cast if the target will not benefit from its healing. Priest Priests who don't have the Divine Spirit talent learned are now prevented from casting higher ranks of Divine Spirit and Prayer of Spirit. Rogue The cooldown on Rogue Shuriken Toss has been reduced to 20 seconds (was 30 seconds). Warlock Shadowflame will no longer be overwritten by Improved Shadow Bolt. Warrior Last Stand cooldown reduced to 3 minutes.
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