The new patch will embody “a huge new raid dungeon, a multi-faceted new quest hub, Pet Battle enhancements, new world bosses, significant category balance changes, novel pets and mounts, various bug fixes, and more,” per Blizzard.
General
New Daily Quest Hub: The island of the Thunder King.
Here players will join the assault to conquer Emperor Lei Shen’s island stronghold, unlock new questlines and daily quest hubs, participate in special events, earn the right to go to the unreal Treasure space, insistence to AN arsenal of powerful Mogu artifacts for their faction, and more.
Each faction’s finest square measure spearheading the assault: the Kirin-Tor Offensive semiconductor diode by Jaina Proudmoore and also the Sunreaver Onslaught semiconductor diode by Lor’themar Theron. Earning name with these new factions offers heroes the chance to receive new quests and name rewards, including powerful items ANd an discouraging new mount.
After each the Alliance and also the Horde have eked out a foothold on the island, players will favor to perform quests that square measure PvE or PvP targeted. PvP quests will direct players against opposing faction NPCs, however execution opposing players will grant credit furthermore.
As the heroes conquer the island, they’re going to unlock the powerful Lightning Forge, which can enable Blacksmiths to forge mighty raid-worthy items, furthermore as classic weapons from the past.
Players on the PTR will transport to the island of the Thunder King at their faction shrines within the depression of Eternal Blossoms. whereas the island of the Thunder King are unbarred increasingly by each realm based on participation within the war effort, ab initio just some of the Isle’s options are unbarred. Future updates will embody the shipyard and also the Main courtyard. Some options, including the Treasure space, will not nevertheless be available.
New Raid: Throne of Thunder
Emperor Lei Shen, the Thunder King, has returned to work his vengeance on Pandaria. It falls to the heroes of the Alliance and also the Horde to stop the freshly resurrected tyrant and his Zandalari allies within the huge new raid: Throne of Thunder.
Throne of Thunder could be a sprawling fastness housing twelve new raid encounters, and players that defeat Emperor Lei Shen in Heroic mode will earn the chance to face a further thirteenth foe.
The Raid Finder version of the Throne of Thunder are divided into four totally different wings.
Join the Shado-Pan Assault in their singular drive to envision Lei Shen, The Thunder King, defeated once and for all, and gain access to impressive bravery reward items. name with this faction is attained solely within the Throne of Thunder raid dungeon.
Please note: during the five.2 PTR, this raid dungeon will solely be available during a restricted testing window. Keep an eye fixed on our PTR Discussion Forum for details.
The Legendary Quest Continues:
Wrathion should recognize the origin and source of Mogu power, and Azeroth’s mightiest heroes will aid the Prince of Wales to find out what it is. The search for data will take players into the depths of the Thunder King’s Palace, and pit them against trials of perseverance and skill. on the method, they will unlock the secrets to a replacement headgear enchantment, the Crown of the Heavens.
Please note: ab initio this quest is not available on the PTR, however are coming back soon.
New World Bosses: Nalak, the Storm Lord and Oondasta
Nalak, the Storm Lord
After the island of the Thunder King has been conquered, the gate guardian of the Thunder King’s fastness will appear: Nalak, the Storm Lord. Players will ofttimes have the chance to test their heart against him.
Oondasta
Found during a place that has been lost in time, the good devilsaur lord Oondasta has been outfitted for battle with aggregation and armor by the Zandalari, and awaits players brave enough (or rash enough) to seek him out on the mysterious island of Giants found within the seas north of Kun-Lai Summit.
Buy The Farm
Players that have big connected to operating the land at Sunsong Ranch will now purchase the land from Farmer Yoon. Once the farm is closely-held by a player, it becomes a rest purpose like AN inn, where the player will bind and instantly exit. Work orders will pour into the farm from factions across Pandaria, and completing a piece order will earn a name boost with the issuing faction.
Please note: The new Sunsong Ranch options aren’t available on the PTR, however are coming back soon.
New World Boss System
All world bosses square measure now faucet to Faction. This new system offers every eligible player of constant faction that engages a boss the chance to earn loot. underneath the new system, players will solely be ready to earn loot from each world boss once per week, however bonus rolls apply. Bosses will now respawn additional ofttimes furthermore.