Patch 7.3.0

Patch 7.3.0
“Shadows of Argus”
Release date	August 29, 2017
Latest version date	October 4, 2017
Initial version	24920
Latest version	25195
Interface .toc	70300 (changes)
Highlights & notes
Argus storyline Antorus, the Burning Throne raid Seat of the Triumvirate dungeon Artifact relic customization (Netherlight Crucible) Invasion Points Profession updates New world quests
Official links
Patch Notes Survival Guide Preview: The Campaign for Argus New Combat Animations Preview: Invasion Points Preview: Netherlight Crucible Dungeon Preview: Seat of the Triumvirate
Documented changes Undocumented changes
Patch chronology
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Patch 7.3.0: Shadows of Argus is the second content patch of World of Warcraft: Legion, focusing on assaulting Argus, the Burning Legion's capital world. It was first announced during BlizzCon 2016.

The patch was deployed on the Public Test Realm on June 28, 2017.^[1] Its release date was announced on August 23, 2017 during the gamescom 2017 reveal ceremony.^[2]

Last patch notes update: 2017-08-23

Trailers[]

New Features[]

Argus[]

Following recent events in the Broken Isles, a link has been created between Azeroth and Kil'jaeden's homeworld of Argus, bringing the Burning Legion closer than ever to destroying Azeroth. In order to stop them once and for all, Illidan and Velen are taking the war directly to the surface of Argus, where they hope to join forces with Alleria, Turalyon, and the Army of the Light to launch an all-out assault on the Legion's primary base of operations.

Board the Vindicaar, a vessel that will serve as your mobile base of operations on Argus, as well as one of your few safe havens on the planet.

As you explore Argus, you'll visit new locations across the planet, experiencing the epic conclusion to the Legion storyline and unlocking new world quests and other content along the way.

Invasion Points[]

Azeroth isn't the only world connected to this hostile place. While on Argus, you'll unlock the ability to enter the very portals the Burning Legion use to transport to other worlds. Once there, complete an event or defeat a boss to earn epic rewards.

New Dungeon: Seat of the Triumvirate[]

Once the heart of the ancient eredar civilization where Velen, Archimonde, and Kil'jaeden ruled their people, this temple has fallen to ruin. Return with Velen to retrieve an ancient relic of power, and battle the darkness that has overtaken this sacred place, in a new 5-person dungeon among the ruins of Mac'Aree on Argus, featuring four bosses:

• Zuraal the Ascended
  • Zuraal represents the Shadowguard's first success at creating a Void-infused Broken whose mind has not fallen into madness. A renowned brawler in his past life, Zuraal uses his newfound dark strength to empower his attacks and decimate his foes.
• Saprish
  • The ever-tactical Saprish deploys the forces of the Shadowguard with calculated precision. Though a skilled commander and strategist, Saprish relishes taking a direct hand in battle. He turns his foes' weaknesses against them, leaving his vulnerable adversaries at the mercy of his voracious pets.
• Viceroy Nezhar
  • Like others of his ilk, Viceroy Nezhar is obsessed with harnessing the power of the Void to serve his own ambitions. Drawn to the Seat of the Triumvirate by the immense darkness emanating from deep within, Nezhar will stop at nothing to claim it for his own. Given the viceroy's experiments at infusing vessels with the power of shadow, the implications of what he might accomplish on Argus are dire indeed.
• L'ura
  • When Velen and his followers fled Argus aboard the Genedar, the naaru L'ura stayed behind to buy the draenei time to escape. Kil'jaeden, enraged by this betrayal, ordered the wounded naaru sealed away in the Seat of the Triumvirate. Over the long millennia that passed, L'ura fell from Light to Void. Her elegant song of courage and hope became a shadowy dirge of despair, luring those seeking to lay claim to her power.

Updated Features[]

Argus World Quests[]

As you progress through each of the areas to explore on Argus, you'll unlock new World Quests and new Emissaries eager for your help.

Artifact Customization[]

Harness the power of Argus to activate the Netherlight Crucible aboard the Vindicaar, allowing you to augment your Artifact Relics. The Crucible can be used to strengthen and customize Relics, increasing their raw power and allowing players to choose from a set of additional powers, including a second Artifact Trait to improve.

Combat Animations[]

New and updated animations, effects, and audio are coming to all three Mage specs, all three Priest specs, and Elemental and Restoration Shamans. Restoration Druids have updated animations.

Class Halls, Champions, and Missions[]

Your Class Hall and its assorted Champions played key roles in the defense of Azeroth, and their keen efforts are needed to succeed with the new challenges of Argus. You'll find dozens of new missions, along with new Troop types, and an increase in your Champions' item level to 950.

Dungeons[]

Loot dropped in Normal, Heroic, and Mythic dungeons is now increased in power by 20 item levels:

• Normal: item level 845
• Heroic: item level 865
• Mythic: item level 885

 [Mythic Keystone] rewards scale up to a maximum of item level 915 in the dungeon, and item level 935 in the weekly chest, both capped at Mythic Keystone 10. This cap in will increase to Mythic Keystone 15 at a future date.

The difficulty of Heroic and Mythic dungeons has increased to reflect the improved rewards. Normal dungeon difficulty is unchanged.

Pet Battles[]

Venture through the raids of Cataclysm to find new battle pets for the much-anticipated achievement,  [Raiding with Leashes V: Cuteaclysm]. You'll boast about finding a host of mostly elemental pets when you revisit Blackwing Descent, Bastion of Twilight, Throne of the Four Winds, Firelands, and Dragon Soul.

Advance scouts have reported spotting 18 legendary boss pets scattered about Argus, and these miniature monstrosities have otherworldly special abilities that the denizens of Azeroth have never seen before, such as the slightly terrifying Greater Apocalypse ability. Additionally, more than a dozen different capturable wild pets are said to be found on Argus, as well as a number of pets that can only be obtained via reward items and the new  [Family Fighter] achievement.

Professions on a New Planet[]

Professional development turns a new page on Argus, with new gathering nodes for Herbalism and Mining, new material types for Skinning and Tailoring, and a new soulbound reagent:  [Primal Sargerite]. Look for new items that can be created by crafters, as well as a new shoulder enchant that provides materials specific to Argus.

In a related turn of events, six renowned NPCs have emerged in the world of fishing. Every day, visit Akule Riverhorn, Corbyn, Ilyssia of the Waters, Impus, Keeper Raynae, or Sha'leth to earn reputation and explore the new rewards they have to offer, and ultimately earn the  [Fisherfriend of the Isles] achievement to unlock a new alternate appearance for your  [Underlight Angler] artifact fishing pole.

Changes[]

Achievements[]

" [Represent]", " [Ten Tabards]", " [Twenty-Five Tabards]" and " [Thirty Tabards]" now require that a number of unique tabards be obtained. These Achievements no longer require the tabards be equipped.

Artifact Knowledge[]

The Orders are now working together to improve Artifact Knowledge, and Artifact Knowledge now increases every week for everyone at the same rate, without the need to submit work orders.

Classes[]

General[]

• The Avoidance stat has been reduced in effectiveness by 27% at all levels.

Death Knight[]

Druid[]

Hunter[]

• The Porcupine family has been re-named to Rodent.

Monk[]

Paladin[]

Shaman[]

Warlock[]

•  [Healthstone] now heals 25% of the user's health at all levels.
  • Developers' note: Healthstones should be more useful at current endgame health amounts.

Warrior[]

Class Halls[]

• The Tier 3 Class Hall research bonus now costs 1,000 Order Resources (was 2,000).
• The Tier 4 Class Hall research bonus now costs 2,500 Order Resources (was 4,000).
• The Tier 5 Class Hall research bonus now costs 5,000 Order Resources (was 8,000).
• All research durations for changing a bonus have been reduced 1 day (was 3 days).
• The cost to change the Tier 7 research bonus has been increased to 5,000 Order Resources (was 2,000).

Companion App[]

• Added support for Argus world quests and missions.

Dungeons[]

• Players can no longer swap equipment in  [Mythic Keystone] dungeons while under the effect of the Bursting or Grievous damage-over-time effects.

Items[]

Player versus Player[]

All Classes[]

• Pets in PvP are now immune to Taunt effects for 20 seconds after being Taunted.

Shaman[]

• Restoration
  • The totem summoned by [Grounding Totem] will no longer take damage from spells that are redirected to it.

Quests[]

• The Broken Shore now offers an Emissary Quest.

User Interface[]

• A "Summon Random Favorite Battle Pet" button has been added to the Pet Journal.
• Legendary quests now display as orange markers on the world map.
• Legion dungeon and raid maps now have clickable icons where sub-maps connect, making it easier to navigate between floors.
• Mount and pet unlocks now have a unique toast.
• The Dressing Room pane is now larger.
• The Shop has a new checkout interface.
• You can now turn left and right with the Move Pad accessibility feature.

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