We have a whole lot of Challenge Mode information today, as Blizzard detail the rewards and timer requirements for finishing the dungeons!
First of we have the needed timers and new reward for Season 1, as well as and end date. Changed from a previous announcement, you’ll now need to clear ALL of the dungeons within the below timers to gain the Mistwalker title and the new Celestial Tiger mount!
Season 2 dungeons get a whole new set of rewards, featuring platinum toys related to the dungeons! We also get some more details on the Platinum Coin system. Players will be able to trade the coins for new toys, mounts, and transmog sets. They will be received from completing a dungeon with a platinum time. Some example rewards include the chicken and rhino mount, and a pretty cool transmog! We also got to see the Realm First titles for both Seasons 2 and 3, so let’s dive in.
Patch 5.5.3 is on the horizon, and Challenge Mode Season 1 officially ends on December 9 with the launch of The Thunder King. During maintenance on that day, the rewards for Season 1 will be given out and the leaderboard will be reset.
Challenge Mode Season 2 will begin immediately with the patch on December 9.
Previously we mentioned that players would need to obtain a single newer, much faster time in any dungeon to earn the achievement Mistwalker and be awarded one of the celestial mounts. Based on feedback and data we have adjusted the time and requirements for obtaining Mistwalker and changed it to the following.
Players must complete each dungeon listed below within the time limit to be a Mistwalker.
- Temple of the Jade Serpent: 8m 30s
- Stormstout Brewery: 6m 30s
- Gate of the Setting Sun: 5m 30s
- Shado-Pan Monastery: 10m 30s
- Siege of Niuzao Temple: 10m 15s
- Mogu’shan Palace: 6m 45s
- Scholomance: 7m 15s
- Scarlet Halls: 4m 15s
- Scarlet Monastery: 5m 30s
For completing the above, players are awarded the title of Mistwalker, and a new and unique mount: The Celestial Riding Tiger. Soar through the skies atop an avatar of Xuen!
Season 2
Season 2 brings new Challenge Mode specific toys. Completing each dungeon will grant you a new and unique toy themed around that dungeon.
- Temple of the Jade Serpent: Platinum Boots of Expeditious Retreat
- Stormstout Brewery: Platinum “Little Ale”
- Gate of the Setting Sun: Platinum Rod of Ambershaping
- Shado-Pan Monastery: Platinum Potion of Invisibility
- Siege of Niuzao Temple: Platinum Amber
- Mogu’shan Palace: Platinum Battle Horn
- Scholomance: Platinum Vial of Polyformic Acid
- Scarlet Halls: Platinum Battle Banner
- Scarlet Monastery: Platinum Sacrificial Dagger
These are popular items that are used within Challenge Modes but are now earnable by earning Platinum Times. In addition, these now all reset every time a Challenge Mode is started.
Realm First!
New Realm First! achievements are awaiting for the fastest group of challengers. Season 2 and Season 3 have two new titles waiting for players who are the first to complete Challenge Conqueror: Platinum when the season is live.
- Season 2: the Thundering Stampede
- Season 3: the Momentous Terror
Platinum Coins
A new currency has been added to Challenge Modes that players may use to purchase new toys, mounts, and transmog sets. These are all sold by new vendors in Shrine of Seven Stars and Shrine of Two Moons.
Players earn Platinum Coins per dungeon completed if it is within the Platinum window. In addition to this recurring reward, players can earn a one time bonus for each Challenge Conqueror: Platinum meta achievement.
- Jaelof Ironhart is in Shrine of Seven Stars
- Viktor Felhallow is in Shrine of Two Moons
