If you're a World of Warcraft fan, you probably know that Blizzard loves keeping the game fresh with patches, and this latest update is no exception! The October 16, 2024, hotfixes bring some spicy tweaks to The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, and more. So, grab your mana potion and let’s break it down!
Quest Fixes: A Finery Problem, Solved!
Have you been banging your head against the wall over Nerub-ar Finery issues in “The Finer Things” quest? Well, the hotfix grants the finery to players who missed out after defeating a Mythic boss. If you're not seeing the loot, try logging in and out—because nothing screams “I deserve loot” like a little relog dance, right?
Class Fixes: Death Knights Get a Grip...Literally
Death Knights, rejoice! The bug that made Subduing Grasp target the wrong enemy has been squashed. Now you can properly Death Grip your foes like a boss, instead of awkwardly grabbing at air.
Dungeons and Raids: The Xal'atath Bargain
The changes to Xal'atath's Bargain are a mixed bag—players get more Versatility and a slight cooldown reduction buff, but Oblivion Crystals now actively pursue you if left unattended. Better keep an eye on those bad boys, or they'll be chasing you faster than a Voidwalker on caffeine.
Nerub-ar Palace: It’s Stacking...No More!
Facing the Necrotic Wake? You’ll be glad to know that the effects of Bloody Javelin no longer stack. Surgeon Stitchflesh also took a 20% hit to health, and Festering Rot is less... festering, with a 30% damage reduction. Looks like things are getting less deadly in this undead paradise.
PvP Updates: Time to Earn That Vicious Mount!
For the PvP warriors out there, there’s a fix that prevents Battleground Blitz from counting toward the Vicious Skyflayer mount below the required rating. Translation: You’ll have to work just a little harder for that airborne predator!
A Glimmer of Hope for Raid Loot
Season of Discovery players should note that Tier 2 belt tokens no longer drop in Blackwing Lair. But don’t worry, Prince Thunderaan still drops two belt tokens, and his loot table got a rework to spread the gear love more evenly. Basically, you’ll see more non-belt set pieces—so there’s that.
Wrapping It Up
This patch isn’t a total game-changer, but it addresses key issues across classes, dungeons, and raids to keep the world of Azeroth running smoothly. So, whether you're questing, raiding, or just PvPing your heart out, these hotfixes should make your life a little easier (and a lot less buggy). Stay sharp, heroes—there’s always more around the corner in WoW!
For the full hotfix notes, check out the official Blizzard page here.
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