World of WarcraftPatch 10.0 has begun, marking the official start of theDragonflightexpansion. With the first phase of the Pre-Patch,World of Warcraftplayers have access to new UI updates, race and class combinations, and a revamped talent system.
Dragonflightbrings with it a fresh, modern User Interface with new accessibility and customization options.World of Warcraftplayers can experiment with new targeting options, layouts, sizes, and more as they match their setup to their specifications.
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Players can now also make Priest, Mage, and Rogue characters of any race. This has opened up availability for Tauren to become Mages, Orcs to become Priests, and Draenei to become Rogues, among other combinations. AllWorld of Warcraftplayers have access to these new race and class combinations, regardless of if they pre-purchasedDragonflight.
World of Warcraft’smany classes and specializations now use the new Talent Trees. EachWorld of Warcraftcharacter has two Talent Treesto build upon–one based on class and another on specialization. By combining the various choices across these trees, characters can build a unique playstyle with both active and passive abilities to suit their needs across both PvE and PvP.
This is only phase one of theDragonflightPre-Patch. In a few weeks, phase two of the Pre-Patch will begin. Starting November 15, players will be able to access a new race and class–the Dracthyr Evoker. These draconic warriors, created by Neltharion in antiquity, awaken on The Forbidden Reach, their special starting zone available in the Pre-Patch, and must find their way in the world of Azeroth. If that were not enough, the Primal Storms in-game event will begin, allowingWorld of Warccraftplayers to fend off elemental invasionsby the Primalists across Azeroth, and the first newDragonflightdungeon, Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr, will open, givingWorld of Warcraftplayers a chance to learn ancient Titan and dragon lore.
Many players are excited to dive intoDragonflightand to putShadowlandsbehind them. Though the previous expansion sold well and had many positive aspects, it was ultimately a divisive period of the game. This was in no small part due toShadowlandshaving only two major patches across a two-year period, and because of its lofty, high-concept story beats. On the converse, players have high hopes forDragonflight, and reports from the beta have been largely positive. All eyes are onWorld of WarcraftasDragonflightsoars towards its full launch, and it is no exaggeration to say the new expansion may be its most important release yet.
