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How long does it take a patch to download on world of warcraft

How long does it take a patch to download on world of warcraft
The length of time it takes to download a patch depends on the size of the patch and the speed of your connection. On the whole, patches can take 6-8 hours if they are major content updates, and less than 30 minutes for minor patches.

If you download a patch from a patch mirror (a third party site) it can be quicker.