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2016 Lunar Festival Guide (February 1st - 15th)
2016's Lunar Festival starts on
February 1
and ends on
February 15
. The
Lunar Festival
is held every year starting on a date that typically coincides with the Chinese New Year.
Ancestors of Azeroth are praised and honored by both Horde and Alliance, who then reward players with a special title,
Elder <Name>
, a celebration in Moonglade, and numerous
Coin of Ancestry
that can be used to purchase festive garb, patterns and fireworks!
This guide covers all the items you can buy, achievements, and locations of all the elders!
2015 added several updates:
Elune's Lantern
from
Elune's Blessing
is now a toy, and there are two Firework toys for sale,
Everlasting Alliance Firework
and
Everlasting Horde Firework
:
They were previously only available for one week before Mists of Pandaria launched as part of the Theramore scenario--great to see them return!
They cost 25
Coin of Ancestry
each, and learning one automatically teaches you the toy for the opposite faction.
Learn how to
track your Toy Box collection on Wowhead
.
For pet lovers, there's the
Perky Blaster
--give your
Perky Pug
a firework!
Engineers get three new firework schematics:
Schematic: Alliance Firework
,
Schematic: Horde Firework
, and
Schematic: Snake Firework
. These require 500 skill.
Vendors sell
Ancient Heirloom Armor Casing
for 40
Coin of Ancestry
and
Timeworn Heirloom Armor Casing
for 75
Coin of Ancestry
.
Cataclysm Timewalking Guide (January 27 - February 1st)
Cataclysm Timewalking Dungeon Event
runs from January 27 through February 1st with
Timewarped Badge
items to purchase. Players can also farm dungeons for the
Reins of the Infinite Timereaver
mount which is a random personal loot drop from any Timewalking boss.
For full details on Timewalking holidays, our
Timewalking Guide
covers everything about the three events; in this full post are the highlights for Cataclysm including
Gurboggle's Gleaming Bauble
for 0
Timewarped Badge
and
Tosselwrench's Mega-Accurate Simulation Viewfinder
for 0
Timewarped Badge
.
Wowhead Weekly #64, Fishing Artifact Model, Corgi and Celestial Rabbit Model Videos, Val'sharah Toys
Wowhead Weekly #64 covers the return of the Legion Alpha: Val'sharah, Shamans, and itemization changes.
In addition to all the Artifact Weapons for each spec, there is a
datamined Artifact Fishing Pole - Underlight Angler
.
The latest Alpha build added the fishing artifact model (minus textures):
Check out the full post for more fishing information, Legion pet models as well as a preview of Val'sharah toys like
Waywatcher's Boon
and
Path of Elothir
.
2015 Feast of Winter Veil Presents, Holiday Siegecrafter Blackfuse, Pepe's Winter Party
It's December 25th, so don't forget to open your Winter Veil Gift and loot your 2015 gift,
Crashin' Thrashin' Flamer Controller
!
Crashin' Thrashin' Flamer Controller
is only available from December 25th-January 2nd. This toy grants progress towards the
Iron Armada
achievement and opening any present today will also give you
He Knows If You've Been Naughty
!
There are a total of six presents that can be "opened" by completing the quest given by the gift itself under the tree. You can open these gifts on all of your characters, you aren't limited to just one character! The gifts can be found under the tree in Ironforge for the Alliance or Orgrimmar for the Horde.
Other new gifts this year include
Red Wooden Sled
and
"Merry Munchkin" Costume
. Full list of presents in the full post.
Check out our Winter Veil guide for more holiday info!
Hallow's End 2015 Guide (October 18 - November 1)
It's that time of the year again--ghosts and goblins, witches and warlocks unite!
Running from from
October 18 - November 1
, the holiday invites players to gather candy, wands, food, masks, and even vanity pets from inn keepers all over the in-game world.
Event Changes
Hallow's End has many updates for 2015:
Pets:
Ghastly Rat
,
Ghost Maggot
,
Spectral Spinner
Toys:
Coin of Many Faces
,
Sack of Spectral Spiders
Wands:
Hallowed Wand - Wight
,
Hallowed Wand - Gargoyle
,
Hallowed Wand - Nerubian
New holiday quests
Culling the Crew
,
Foul Fertilizer
,
Mutiny on the Boneship
, and
Smashing Squashlings
reward
Spooky Supplies
which can be turned in for Garrison decorations.
Player Disguise:
Exquisite Costume Set: "Deathwing"
(and cheaper Arthas disguise!)
Pepe Disguise:
A Tiny Scarecrow Costume
Heirloom upgrades
Ancient Heirloom Armor Casing
and
Timeworn Heirloom Armor Casing
sold for Tricky Treats.
The most exciting update are Garrison Decorations:
Ghoulish Guises
: "Dress your garrison's guards in festive costumes."
Hallow's Glow
: "Pumpkins, candles and other decor for your garrison."
Seer's Invitation
: "Invites an Arakkoa seer to your garrison."
Witch's Brew
: "A Pandaren Brew Witch, who brings plenty of fresh brew for your garrison."
Creepy Crawlers
: "A ghoulish box of spectral rats, maggots, and spiders."
Darkmoon Faire In Town (October 4 - 11); Charts for Popular Pets, Toys, Achievements
The
Darkmoon Faire
is back in town and runs from
October 4th - 11th
. The Darkmoon Faire is a great place for collectors with
19 Battle Pets
,
16 Toys
, and
2 Mounts
.
Click here to read the Darkmoon Faire Guide
!
There is one new toy sold at the Faire in 6.2.2:
Darkmoon Seesaw
by
Gelvas Grimegate
for 50
Darkmoon Prize Ticket
. This seesaw summons the pacifist ogre
Lunk
who throws you off the seesaw. You can also ride the seesaw with another friend, and when you dismount, you'll get the
Childlike Wonder
which shrinks you.
Check out the full post for even more Darkmoon Faire details, including reputation buffs and charts showing most-collected toys and pets.
Burning Crusade Timewalking, New Timewarped Badge Rewards (September 30th - October 5th)
Burning Crusade Timewalking
runs from
September 30th through October 5th
.
Timewarped Badge
is a new currency that you can acquire and spend only during Timewalking weekends.
We've made a new
Timewalking Guide
covering everything about both Timewalking events; this full article covers Burning Crusade rewards.
Timewarped Badge
can only be acquired during Burning Crusade or Wrath of the Lich King holidays--so approximately 5 days out of the month.
Killing a boss - 5
Timewarped Badge
Killing an end boss - 0
Timewarped Badge
Completing a random dungeon - 0
Timewarped Badge
Finishing a Timewalking Dungeon when your role is the one for Call to Arms - 0
Timewarped Badge
The once-per-event quest
The Swirling Vial
- 0
Timewarped Badge
. This is awarded when looting
Swirling Timewarped Vial
.
These badges can be spent on Burning Crusade items such as
Reins of the Eclipse Dragonhawk
,
Mark of the Ashtongue
, and
Ever-Shifting Mirror
, sold by
Cupri
in Shattrath.
Demon Hunter Crest Art, Darkmoon Faire In Town and Charts (September 6th - 13th)
Demon Hunter Crest Art
Chris Robinson
, Senior Art Director at Blizzard Entertainment, is
attending THU2015
--"Burning Man Meets TED" for artists. Their
Facebook
recently announced that he'll be one of the panel speakers and uploaded some of his art for Blizzard--gryphons, dwarves, pandaren. One piece really stood out that we haven't seen before.
On the
Facebook page
as well as the
artist page on the website
, an image has been uploaded which looks like a possible
Demon Hunter
crest, the new class in
Legion
. Several years ago, there was a series of crests made for all other classes, which we use on our
class hub pages
.
We do not know how and when this artwork will be used in the future
but it looks awesome so we figured we'd share it!
The
Darkmoon Faire
is back in town and runs from
September 6th - 13th
.
There is one new toy sold at the Faire in 6.2.2:
Darkmoon Seesaw
by
Gelvas Grimegate
for 50
Darkmoon Prize Ticket
. This seesaw summons the pacifist ogre
Lunk
who throws you off the seesaw. You can also ride the seesaw with another friend, and when you dismount, you'll get the
Childlike Wonder
which shrinks you.
The Darkmoon Faire is a great place for collectors, and with the addition of the
Darkmoon Seesaw
we're up to:
19 Battle Pets
,
16 Toys
, and
2 Mounts
. Check out our full post more more information on the Faire and charts as to which items most Wowhead users have collected.
Click here to read the Darkmoon Faire Guide
!
6.2 Darkmoon Faire: New Toys, Pets, and More
The
Darkmoon Faire
is back in town and runs from
July 5th - July 12th
. There are several new items in Patch 6.2, in addition to the numerous pets, toys, achievements, and heirlooms which can be purchased during this holiday:
Three new pets
:
Blorp's Bubble
,
Translucent Shell
,
Hogs' Studded Collar
. There are now 19 total pets from the Faire.
Three new cooking recipes
:
Fancy Darkmoon Feast
,
Lemon Herb Filet
,
Sugar-Crusted Fish Feast
. One even gives you a Gilneas costume.
One new toy
:
Seafarer's Slidewhistle
New heirloom
Returning Champion
from the Deathmatch Pavilion.
New potions that grow/shrink you, and
Darkmoon Firewater
New fish
Darkmoon Daggermaw
, which is used to purchase many new items and is a fun way to level up fishing.
Darkmoon Adventurer's Guide
now lets you loot items from Warlords of Draenor content.
Faded Treasure Map
for 100
Darkmoon Daggermaw
starts the
Silas' Secret Stash
quest which rewards 0
Darkmoon Prize Ticket
inside
Silas' Secret Stash
!
The Darkmoon Faire can also help with the
Tanaan Diplomat
/
Tanaan Diplomat
segment of
Draenor Pathfinder
. The following items provide a 10% reputation buff--these stack with the 20% from the Trading Post, but not with each other:
Darkmoon Top Hat
: Costs 0
Darkmoon Prize Ticket
from
Gelvas Grimegate
.
WHEE!
: Ride the Darkmoon Carousel--buff lost when dying.
Click here to read the Darkmoon Faire Guide
!
2015 Midsummer Fire Festival Guide (June 21 - July 5)
Midsummer Fire Festival
is here! Embrace the spirit of summer by honoring your faction's flames and desecrating the enemy's! Throughout the world, there are bonfires surrounded by questgivers and NPCs that sell summery items in exchange for
Burning Blossom
. There are commoner NPCs of all races that can be found lingering around the major cities that will give you a short quest to turn in at one of the main bonfire camps to get you started.
It's that time of year again. Acquire
flaming
threads
, a frosty
companion
, epic cloaks, and more! Horde players can obtain the title
Flame Keeper
and Alliance players can obtain the title
Flame Warden
.
2015 has new toys and pets:
Burning Defender's Medallion
for 500
Burning Blossom
,
Blazing Cindercrawler
for 350
Burning Blossom
,
Cozy Bonfire
for 350
Burning Blossom
Several heirloom upgrade items can be purchased:
Ancient Heirloom Armor Casing
for 350
Burning Blossom
,
Timeworn Heirloom Armor Casing
for 600
Burning Blossom
. In addition, Ahune now drops ilvl 670 capes.
Midsummer Fire Festival
begins on
June 21
at
10:00 AM
(PST) and runs until
July 5
at
10:00 AM
(PST).
Darkmoon Faire (June 7 -14): New Toys and Powermonger Races, Archimonde Lore Tweets
The
Darkmoon Faire
is back in town for a week, running from
June 7 -14
. There are two new items and races available this week.
Big Powermonger: Gold
, for using a
Powermonger
, rewards
Darkmoon Cannon
. This shoots you out of a cannon and lets you fly for a minute.
Powermonger: Gold
, for using a
Powermonger
, rewards a
Gaze of the Darkmoon
toy. This puts a Darkmoon Faire marker over someone's head.
To learn more about the Faire, check out our
Darkmoon Faire Guide
featuring more info on collections, transmog, and achievements!
Read more for additional details on the Darkmoon Faire, and some recent tweets on Archimonde's lore.
6.2 Tanaan Jungle Exploration: Toys, Treasures, and Rare Spawns
Tanaan Jungle, an improved version of the Timeless Isle, is filled with quirky treasures and rare spawns that drop toys and gear.
Blizzard published an
overview of Tanaan Jungle yesterday
and our preview highlights some of the most interesting loot we've found like
Dazzling Rod
,
Accursed Tome of the Sargerei
, and
Forgotten Champion's Blade
.
Read on for more information and screenshots!
6.2 PTR: Spell Changes, New Follower Abilities, Tier 18 Set Bonuses, Archimonde Trinkets
There's so much 6.2 PTR info, we put the spell changes and set bonuses into a separate post! Check out the
official patch notes
and our other
datamining post with new models, mounts, and more
!
In this post, you'll find information on all the Tier 18 set bonuses, all the procs for the Archimonde class-specific trinkets, new followers, new garrison abilities, and all the new mounts, pets, and toys.
The 6.2 database is now up, check out all the additions!
Legendary Quest Rings
The legendary quest rings are ilvl 730 with a group proc:
Thorasus, the Stone Heart of Draenor
,
Etheralus, the Eternal Reward
,
Sanctus, Sigil of the Unbroken
,
Maalus, the Blood Drinker
,
Nithramus, the All-Seer
There are also several legendary quest items:
Tome of Chaos
,
Pearl of Farahlon
,
Soaked Ogre Decoder
There are also several achievements associated with this part of the legendary questline:
Chapter IV: Darkness Incarnate
: Complete Khadgar's final task.
Time is a Flat Circle
: Defeat Archimonde on Normal difficulty or higher, before the next tier of content.
Mounts
New
Felsteel Annihilator
:
Summons and dismisses a rideable Felsteel Annihilator. Drops from Archimonde Mythic
Reins of the Corrupted Dreadwing
:
Summons and dismisses a rideable Corrupted Dreadwing. Reward from Glory of the Hellfire Raider
Vicious War Mechanostrider
and
Vicious War Kodo
Infernal Direwolf
:
Summons and dismisses your Infernal Direwolf. Costs 150,000 Apexis Crystal
:
Summons and dismisses your Felblood Gronnling.
New Toys
Indestructible Bone
- Give your Perky Pup a Bone
Spirit Wand
- Give your pet a Spectral look
Magic Pet Mirror
- Take on the appearance of your Companion Pet.
Accursed Tome of the Sargerei
- Follow the path of the Man'ari Eredar.
Seafarer's Slidewhistle
- Blow on the slidewhistle.
Tune-o-tron Micro
- "A micro-sized jukebox that plays micro-sized tunes."
Jewel of Hellfire
- Apply directly to the forehead.
In addition,
Mystery Keg
and the following Day of the Dead items are now toys!
"Purple Phantom" Contender's Costume
,
"Night Demon" Contender's Costume
,
"Snowy Owl" Contender's Costume
,
"Santo's Sun" Contender's Costume
,
"Blooming Rose" Contender's Costume
.
Four pets from new Menagerie vendors:
Bloodthorn Hatchling
summons
Bloodthorn Hatchling
Dusty Sporewing
summons
Dusty Sporewing
Glowing Sporebat
summons
Glowing Sporebat
Lost Netherpup
summons
Lost Netherpup
Fel Pup
is a reward from a Tanaan questline.
Three pets from the Darkmoon Faire:
Translucent Shell
and
Blorp's Bubble
from vendors.
Hogs
from
That's Whack!
There are also several additional wild pets from Tanaan Jungle:
Violet Firefly
,
Fen Crab
,
Cerulean Moth
,
Bloodbeak
.
Community Manager Nethaera now has a
candle pet
that resembles her forum avatar. Find the candle in Dalaran and repeatedly /cheer at it to befriend it!
6.1 PTR - Build 19508: SELFIE Screenshots, Garrison Jukebox Music, BlizzCon Costume Tribute
While the new blood elf models are the highlight of this 6.1 PTR build, there are several other developments we tested when the realms came back up. We snapped some pictures with
S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera
, built the jukebox in game and previewed all the sound tracks, and found a tribute to the 2014 BlizzCon Costume Contest winner,
Grand Empress Pydarter
.
Blackrock Foundry Partially Open On PTR This Weekend
Lead Game Designer Ion "Watcher" Hazzikostas has
posted that Blackrock Foundry is partly open on the weekend
for testing. Players can take on Normal Mode
Oregorger
and
Gruul
in the Slagworks;
Hans'gar
and
Franzok
in the Black Forge; and
Beastlord Darmac
in the Iron Assembly.
Check out our previous
datamining post
featuring the new Blood Elf models, heirloom necks, BoA ilvl 630 gear tokens, and more!
S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera
Photos
We completed
Field Photography
on the 6.1 PTR today and received the basic
S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera
. This is a mission with a 100% chance of success, and it's not rare, so it may be fairly easy to obtain!
When
S.E.L.F.I.E. Camera
is clicked on, it opens a special camera mode. Your character makes faces at the camera, just like an IRL selfie, with their arm extending off the screen.
Pilgrim's Bounty 2014 Guide (November 24 - December 1)
Pilgrim's Bounty
is here and it's time to reflect on your journeys across Azeroth, share plentiful food, and exchange stories with friends. Throughout this holiday, you can partake in feasts near major towns by sitting at a
bountiful table
and enjoying the foods you find there.
New to 2014:
Silver-Plated Turkey Shooter
,
Fine Pilgrim's Hat
,
Frightened Bush Chicken
which can be found in the new daily quest reward
Pilgrim's Bounty
.
Due to its focus on food, this holiday is especially well-known for being a quick and easy way to level up cooking, although that has diminished in recent years by alternative ways to level cooking.
Learn about easy ways to level cooking in Draenor here
.
This holiday lasts from
November 24
to
December 1
.
Guide to Hallow's End 2014: New Pets, Toys, Disguises, and More!
Our Hallow's End Guide covers achievements, vanity items, candy bucket maps, quests, and spooky loot--now with tons of 2014 updates!
Event Changes
After a drought of holiday updates, Hallow's End has some new loot in 2014!
Hallow's End loot is now ilvl 540 to get players ready for Warlords of Draenor. New Horseman loot includes:
The Horseman's Ring
Seal of Ghoulish Glee
Band of the Petrified Pumpkin
Wicked Witch's Signet
The Horseman's Sinister Slicer
The Horseman's Horrific Hood
Also tied to the event is the amazing costume
Exquisite Costume Set: "The Lich King"
, new wands such as
Hallowed Wand - Slime
, new battle pets
Widget the Departed
and
Cursed Birman
, and several pug disguises (
"Mad Alchemist" Costume
,
"Lil' Starlet" Costume
,
"Yipp-Saron" Costume
).
In addition,
Little Wickerman
is now classified as a toy to fit into your brand-new
Toy Box
!
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