World of Warcraft: Noteworthy Hotfixes of July 31, 2023

 

Blizzard Entertainment, has released a series of hotfixes on July 31, 2023. These hotfixes are aimed at addressing various issues and improving the overall gaming experience. Here's a detailed look at the changes:

Dungeons and Raids

Sanctum of Domination

• Guardian of the First Ones: The issue where the Expunge debuff could sometimes fail to be removed has been fixed. This ensures a smoother gaming experience during the raid.
• Kel'Thuzad: The Phylactery mechanic has been adjusted to better balance the encounter. The Phylactery's health has been reduced by 5%, making the encounter slightly less challenging.
• Sylvanas Windrunner: The Veil mechanic has been tweaked. Now, players will be able to see the Veil's visual effect more clearly, which will help them better navigate this encounter.

Tazavesh: Streets of Wonder

• Mailroom Mayhem: The issue where players could be hit by Unstable Goods after they've been thrown has been fixed. This change will ensure fair gameplay and prevent unnecessary damage to players.

Player versus Player (PvP)

• Battlegrounds: The issue where players could be kicked for being AFK while carrying the flag has been fixed. This will allow players to strategize and play more effectively without fear of being removed from the game.
• Arenas: The bug that caused the Dampening debuff to not apply correctly in some situations has been fixed. This will ensure that the debuff works as intended, maintaining the balance of the game.

Items and Rewards

• The issue where the Memory of a Frenzied Monstrosity was not dropping for Enhancement Shaman has been fixed. This will ensure that all players have equal opportunities to obtain this item.
• The issue where the Vesper Totem was not healing or dealing damage when the player had the Necrolord's Resonating Arrow effect has been fixed. This will ensure that the item works as intended, providing the necessary healing and damage effects.

Quests

• Korthia: The bug where the quest "Relic Efficiency" could not be completed has been fixed. This will allow players to progress through the questline without any hindrances.

These hotfixes are part of Blizzard's ongoing commitment to improving the World of Warcraft experience for its players. The company encourages players to report any issues they encounter in the game, as it helps them make necessary adjustments and improvements.