Blizzard Entertainment continues to enhance the gaming experience of World of Warcraft with a series of hotfixes aimed at addressing various gameplay issues across multiple expansions, including The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, and Season of Discovery. These updates are crucial for players looking to enjoy a smoother gameplay experience. Some hotfixes take immediate effect, while others may require scheduled realm restarts. Notably, certain issues can only be resolved through a client-side patch update. This article will be regularly updated as new hotfixes are implemented.
On May 5, 2025, several significant adjustments were made:
Nightfall Event: Dissenter Troosilver and Whisperer Bravefort have been added to the Sureki assault in eastern Hallowfall. Player versus Player: A bug affecting the Shaman Elemental class has been fixed, ensuring that Storm Conduit now grants the intended interrupt protection and cooldown reduction on Tempest casts. Season of Discovery: The buffs from Corrupted Ashbringer are now classified correctly, no longer treated as Magic effects. Paladin: The Scarlet Enclave Protection 6-set bonus has been corrected to allow the use of Avenging Wrath while affected by Forbearance.On May 2, 2025, additional hotfixes were released:
Achievements: A bug preventing players from completing the Gilded of the Undermine achievement has been resolved. Players who have achieved item level 675 should log out in a zone from The War Within, such as Dornogal, and log back in to receive the achievement. Classes: For Warriors, a fix has been applied to the Protection class, correcting a bug that caused Shield Charge to deal damage multiple times or to unintended targets. Dungeons: In the Priory of the Sacred Flame, a fix was implemented to resolve an issue where Captain Dailcry's Hurl Spear could damage players outside of its intended path.Significant updates to items and mounts were also made:
Items: The Carved Blazikon Wax bonus now increases Versatility by 150%. Additionally, the Entropic Skardyn Core's Intellect has been raised by 15%, allowing fragments to return to the core, while the Soulletting Ruby's Critical Strike has been boosted by 10%. Mounts: A bug affecting Ground Skimming during Skyriding has been fixed to ensure players regain the intended vigor.As part of the Nightfall Event, all Flame’s Radiance reputation gains have been increased by 100%, which includes first-time completion, quest, and weekly quest reputation rewards. Additionally, Nightfall item vendors now offer a full selection of Arathi weapons and shields, enhancing players' gear options.
Class-specific adjustments were also implemented across several classes:
Shaman Restoration: An issue causing damage from Acid Rain to fail to generate threat has been resolved. Warlock: Various fixes were made, including issues related to the Naxxramas damage 4-piece bonus and the application of Corruption by the Scarlet Enclave tank. Warriors: The Arms specialization can no longer parry Colossus Smash, adding a layer of balance to encounters.As Blizzard Entertainment continues to refine World of Warcraft, players can expect ongoing updates and enhancements. These hotfixes demonstrate the developers' commitment to improving gameplay and addressing player concerns. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
For details on previous patches and hotfix notes, you can refer to the official Blizzard Entertainment website.
