Patch 8.0.1

Patch 8.0.1
“Battle for Azeroth”
Battle for Azeroth login screen
Release date	July 17, 2018
Latest version date	October 18, 2018
Initial version	27101
Latest version	28153
Interface .toc	80000 (changes)
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Patch Notes Hotfixes Known issues Survival Guide Preview: War Mode, PvP Talents, and More Preview: PvP Rating Updates Preview: World of Warcraft Communities Preview: Closer to the Heart of Azeroth PvP Preview: Dueler’s Guild
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Patch 8.0.1, released July 17, 2018,^[1] is the systems patch for World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, introducing new systems, removing old systems, and applying another stat squish in preparation for the launch of the expansion.

Survival Guide[]

New Events in Teldrassil and Lordaeron[]

Beginning the week of July 24 and continuing for three weeks leading to the launch of Battle for Azeroth on August 14, experience the escalation of all-out war in Teldrassil, and later Lordaeron. A new chapter of the relentless conflict at the heart of the Warcraft saga is unfolding, and it's time for you to take your place on the front lines!

New Character Customizations[]

The war with the Burning Legion has left orcs standing tall, a new posture option available to all orc player characters. Blood Elves now have access to golden eyes, as well as a few new faces.

All of these new options are available at Barber Shops throughout Azeroth, and you can now alter your character's skin color while you're there.

Player versus Player[]

The PvP Honor and Prestige system has been updated. Your PvP progress in Legion has been converted into account-wide Honor levels, which you'll continue to earn through PvP.

All class specializations' PvP Talents have been revamped. Hit default hotkey 'N' to get a look at your PvP Talents, and default hotkey 'H' to see the new PvP system.

War Mode is Here[]

You can now enable War Mode and venture out into a world full of others who have made the same dangerous choice. Enabling War Mode provides additional bonuses:

• All PvP Talents you've chosen will be available to use anywhere PvP can occur.
• You'll gain an additional bonus to experience while leveling up.
• Earn additional bonus gold and Resources from World Quests.

War Mode can be toggled on or off beginning at level 20 by visiting either Orgrimmar or Stormwind and setting your preference in the Talent pane (default hotkey 'N'). Beware! Once you venture out in War Mode, all zones will become contested, including zones such as Northshire Abbey.

Sanctuary areas will still be PvP free.

Additional War Mode features such as Bounty Hunter and Air Drops will become available in the new zones of Battle for Azeroth.

July 17, 2018 marks the end of the final Legion season of ranked PvP, and the post-season period has begun. Look for all the new PvP progression and rewards to unlock and become earnable after the launch of Battle for Azeroth in a few weeks.

Strand of the Ancients and Ashran are no longer available.

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You can now create and join cross-realm social groups in World of Warcraft. Communities make it easier for you to find and play alongside adventurers who share common interests. Hit default hotkey 'J' to get started.

Voice Chat is now available in all groups, Guilds, and Communities. Select the headset icon wherever you see it in game to talk with other players.

Legacy Loot Mode[]

Now, when you enter an instance at 10 levels or more above the maximum level of the content, Legacy Loot rules will be automatically enabled. Under Legacy Loot rules, drops will include a chance for all items that would drop for a full party or raid at the instance's level.

Classes[]

Sargeras' cruel, final blow dramatically impacted both Azeroth and all of its denizens. The power of every Artifact weapon has now been depleted. Some powers from Artifacts have now been incorporated into their specializations. Your characters that are just getting started in Legion content will still seek out and acquire Artifacts.

Statistics[]

In an effort to make displayed numbers more perceptible, values used for player and enemy statistics have been reduced throughout the game. This includes values such as item-level, damage, armor, health, and defense measurements.

A number of spells and talents now again activate a global cooldown when used.

Blood Elves' [Arcane Torrent] now removes 1 beneficial effect from all nearby enemies and restores 3% of your mana (previously silenced nearby enemies and interrupted non-player characters).

All talents have been refunded for all specs.

All classes and specializations have been updated for Battle for Azeroth.

Death Knight[]

Demon Hunter[]

Druid[]

Hunter[]

Mage[]

Monk[]

Paladin[]

• Holy
• Protection
• Retribution

Priest[]

• Priests again have [Power Word: Fortitude] – Increases the Stamina of all raid and party members by 10% for 1 hour.
• Discipline
• Holy
• Shadow

Rogue[]

• Assassination
• Outlaw
• Subtlety

Shaman[]

Warlock[]

Warrior[]

• Warriors again have [Battle Shout] – Increases the Attack Power of all allies by 10% for 1 hour.
• Arms
• Fury
• Protection

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