WoW Forever beta has received a major patch featuring Level 30, a new dungeon, and reduced XP from dungeon quests. Here are the complete patch notes:
Previously, the level cap was 20, but after the maintenance on October 1, beta testers can now level up to 30. This update introduces a new dungeon, two classic instances, and various class changes.
Level 30 and a Dungeon That Never Existed in the Original
The significant change is the increase in the level cap from 20 to 30, unlocking new zones like the Foothills of the Hillsbrad, the Wetlands, and the Stoneclaw Mountains.
The Wetlands now feature the new “Excavation Site: Wetlands” dungeon, accessible from level 26 onwards. Additionally, classic dungeons like the Hills of the Bladeforge (level 25) and Uldaman (level 30) are now unlocked. The Dalaran dungeon is scheduled for a future beta update.
One notable change is the reduction of 50% in bonus XP from dungeon quests, aimed at balancing leveling speed. Quest rewards have also been adjusted accordingly.
Druids undergo significant changes with the removal of Tiger’s Fury and the introduction of a new talent, Shifting Power. Bears and Warriors generate more Rage on critical hits, while Fury Warriors face trade-offs with their off-hand.
Various bug fixes and updates have been implemented, including improved visibility in rain, removal of the “Ray-Traced Shadows” option, adjustments to weapon sizes, and more.
For a detailed list of class changes and complete patch notes, refer to the next page.
Bug Fixes
- Improved visibility in rain conditions.
- Removed the “Ray-Traced Shadows” option temporarily.
- Fixed issues with the Night Watchman’s torch causing delays and inability to cancel.
- Adjusted visual sizes of weapons for a consistent appearance.
Changes and Updates
- Level cap increased to 30.
- New Dungeon – Excavation Site: Wetlands (26–31).
- Unlocked dungeons include Razorfen Downs (25+), Uldaman (30+), and several classic dungeons.
- Barber shops now available in Darnassus and Thunder Bluff.
- Camping feature updates including revised debuff icon and tooltip, and adjusted campfire damage mechanics.
- Items changes such as transformations and item binding adjustments.
Classes
- Druid changes including Rage generation adjustments, talent additions, and immunity to disarming effects.
- Hunter updates like talent adjustments and companion improvements.
Environment (PvE) Changes
- Fixed an issue where certain PvE achievements were not being properly tracked.
- Adjusted the difficulty of certain PvE encounters to provide a more challenging experience.
- Added new PvE content for players to explore and conquer.
Player vs. Player (PvP) Changes
- Fixed an issue where PvP gear was providing unintended bonuses in PvE content.
- Adjusted the balance of certain PvP abilities to create a more fair and competitive PvP environment.
- Added new PvP rewards for players to earn through participation in PvP activities.
Player
– The costs for PvP gear and upgrade tokens have been adjusted, with most items seeing an increase of approximately 50% to align with gear acquisition goals.
– The Honor Points cap has been raised from 15,000 to 25,000 to accommodate the new costs.
Professions
– Shenthul in Orgrimmar now teaches “Windshaper – Skyborn.”
– Previously dungeon loot recipes for blacksmithing and leatherworking are now available.
– Crafted wands of “Common” and “Uncommon” quality tiers are now sold by vendors for 1 copper.
– The number of “Low-Quality Copper Veins” in beginner zones has been reduced for Mining.
– Skinning creatures can now only be skinned once before they disappear.
Quests
– Dungeon quests now grant 50% less additional experience beyond normal quest values.
– Fixed issues with starting escort quests with a full quest log, multiple quest item drops, and sharing certain quests.
– Various respawn rates have been adjusted in different zones.
– Specific quest issues in different areas have been resolved.
Races
– Gnomes no longer benefit from periodic effects with “Eureka!”, and Undead cannot cast “Cannibalize” if immune to physical damage.
User Interface
– Tooltips now explain the impact of “Spell Damage” and “Spell Healing” on lower-level spell casts triggering class abilities and talents.
– Various updates and fixes have been made to the UI elements.
World
– Adjustments have been made to world instances and group formation mechanics.
Known Issues
– Several known issues exist in this build, including spell chaining effects, enemy parrying and blocking, installation size, Gamepad UI layout reset, and various other minor bugs and glitches.
Important Updates in World of Warcraft: Forever
Attention all players, please note that the following changes will only affect the off-hand:
- “Aura of Retribution” will now utilize the target’s spell power instead of the paladin’s.
- Players attempting to collect Taillasher eggs for the quest “A Few Eggs Broken” may notice that the eggs are not respawning as quickly as intended. Rest assured, this issue will be resolved in an upcoming update.
- It has come to our attention that Anduin Wrynn and several other children have been mistakenly equipped with hats. Our team is working hard to remove the hats, but the children seem to find it amusing and keep running away. Please bear with us as we address this playful situation.
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