Patch 6.2 PTR - Build 20061
Build 20061 was deployed to the PTR realms.
New/Updated Garrison Images
Achievement Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Draenor
Exploration
Draenor Raid
Dungeons & Raids
Feats of Strength
Mounts
Collections
Shipyard
Garrisons
Spell Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Mounts
Companions
Item Set Bonuses
Druid (Forums, Talent Calculator)
Talents
Paladin (Forums, Talent Calculator)
Holy
Priest (Forums, Talent Calculator)
Talents
Warlock (Forums, Talent Calculator)
Talents
Professions
Alchemy
Blacksmithing
Cooking
Jewelcrafting
Leatherworking
Tailoring
Strings Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Garrison Mission Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Ship-Legendary
Ship-Oil (Unused)
Ship-Treasure
Garrison Follower Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Rare
Uncommon
Garrison Ability Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Trait
Raid Testing Schedule - May 28
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker
/ Official Forums
)
Apologies for the short notice here - we were waiting on confirmation of PTR build status before proceeding. We will be continuing our Hellfire Citadel raid testing in the new PTR build. As is always the case with PTR raid testing, it is quite possible that there will be technical or gameplay issues that disrupt our plans. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Each encounter should be available at approximately the listed times below on all PTR servers.
Thursday, May 28
Socrethar the Eternal - Mythic Hellfire Citadel
11:30 PDT (14:30 EDT, 20:30 CEST)
Hellfire Assault - Mythic Hellfire Citadel
13:30 PDT (16:30 EDT, 22:30 CEST)
Xhul'horac - Mythic Hellfire Citadel
15:00 PDT (18:00 EDT, 24:00 CEST)
We will also be opening the Halls of Blood Raid Finder wing over the weekend (Hellfire High Council, Kilrogg, and Gorefiend).
As always, this testing schedule is very fluid and subject to the realities of a PTR environment. We might have to change the time of a testing session, change the boss being tested, or cancel a test entirely, due to bugs, server hardware issues, etc. Keep an eye on this forum for the latest information, and thank you in advance for testing and providing feedback.
BlizzCon 2015 Online Contests and Talent Contest Now Open!
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker
/ Official Forums
)
The time is now for those eager to exhibit their masterful movies, astounding art, and terrific talents for a chance at BlizzCon 2015 fame in this year’s contests. Head over to our Contest pages to submit your entry and learn more about the fabulous prizes you could win.
Don’t delay! The deadline to submit your entry for each contest is July 22, 2015.
BlizzCon 2015 Original Art Contest to enter and discuss on the forums here.
BlizzCon 2015 Movie Contest to enter and discuss on the forums here.
BlizzCon 2015 Talent Contest to enter. Discuss this contest on the forums here and see the available music composition options here.
Any questions should be directed to BlizzConContest@Blizzard.com.
Good luck!
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Build 20061 was deployed to the PTR realms.
New/Updated Garrison Images
Achievement Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Draenor
Exploration
- Jungle Hunter Defeat 25 rare bosses creatures in Tanaan Jungle. 10 points.
- Jungle Stalker Defeat all of the rare bosses creatures in Tanaan Jungle. 10 points.
Draenor Raid
Dungeons & Raids
- Mythic: Archimonde Defeat Archimonde in Hellfire Citadel on Mythic difficulty. 10 points. Title Reward: Defiler's End. 10 points.
Feats of Strength
- Predator (New) Defeat Xemirkol in Tanaan Jungle. Title Reward: Predator.
Mounts
Collections
- Awake the Drakes Collect the following drake mounts. Reward: Emerald Drake. 5 points.Account Wide.
Shipyard
Garrisons
- Exploring the High Seas (copy) (New) Complete all of the Rare Naval Missions listed below. 10 points.
Spell Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Mounts
- Diretusk Hellboar (New) Summons and dismisses your Diretusk Hellboar. Account wide. 1.5 sec cast.
Companions
- Blazing Firehawk (New) Battle Pet. Instant.
- Savage Cub (New) Battle Pet. Instant.
Item Set Bonuses
- Item - Mage T18 Arcane 2P Bonus Name Changed from Item - Mage T18 Arcane 4P Bonus to Item - Mage T18 Arcane 2P Bonus. Presence of Mind has a 10% Arcane Missiles has a 5% chance to create a Time Anomaly, summoning a random hero through time to assist you in battle for 10 sec.
- Item - Mage T18 Arcane 4P Bonus Name Changed from Item - Mage T18 Arcane 2P Bonus to Item - Mage T18 Arcane 4P Bonus. Your Arcane Blast has a 40% chance to trigger Presence of Mind without triggering its cooldown. Each of the heroes summoned by Time Anomaly increases the damage you deal by 10% until it departs.
- Item - Rogue T17 Assassination 2P Bonus Mutilate and Dispatch critical strikes restore 7 energy. 4 energy.
- Item - Warlock WoD PvP Destruction 4P Bonus Increases damage done by Incinerate on targets afflicted by your Immolate by 25%. 50%.

Talents
- Force of Nature Summons a Treant which will immediately cast Swiftmend on your current target. The Treant will cast Healing Touch on that target or a nearby ally periodically, healing for [ 1 + 36.8% 73.6% of Spell Power ]. Lasts 15 sec. Maximum 3 charges. 3 Max Charges. Can't be cast in Flight Form. Druid - LvL 60 Talent. 40 yd range. Instant. 20 sec recharge. 3 Max Charges.

Holy
- Infusion of Light Your Holy Shock criticals reduce the cast time of your next Holy Light or Holy Radiance by 1.50 sec or increase the healing of your next Flash of Light by 60% 50%. Also increases your haste by 10%. Paladin - Holy Spec.

- Cascade Launch a Shadowy bolt that grows in power with distance, damaging an enemy for up to 0 [ 183.6% of Spell Power , and then bouncing to additional enemies 4 times. Each time it bounces, it splits into 2 bolts. 40 yd range. Instant.
Talents
- Cascade Launch a Shadowy bolt that grows in power with distance, damaging an enemy for up to 0 [ 183.6% of Spell Power , and then bouncing to additional enemies 4 times. Each time it bounces, it splits into 2 bolts. Priest - LvL 90 Talent. 0.75% of Base Mana. 40 yd range. Instant. 25 sec cooldown.

Talents
- Grimoire of Service Instant.
Professions
Alchemy
- Alchemical Catalyst Produces 4 Produces 8, plus additional based on Alchemy skill. May also yield Sorcerous Fire and/or Sorcerous Water. Cooldown resets daily. Alchemy. 2 sec cast. 1 sec cooldown. Reagents: Frostweed x 20, Blackrock Ore x 10.
Blacksmithing
- Truesteel Ingot Produces 4 Produces 8, plus additional based on Blacksmithing skill. May also yield Sorcerous Fire and/or Sorcerous Earth. Cooldown resets daily. Blacksmithing. 2 sec cast. 1 sec cooldown. Reagents: True Iron Ore x 20, Blackrock Ore x 10. Tools: Blacksmith Hammer.
Cooking
- Fel Eggs and Ham (New) Cooking. 2 sec cast. Reagents: Fel Egg x 2, Fel Ham.
Jewelcrafting
- Taladite Crystal Produces 4 Produces 8, plus additional based on Jewelcrafting skill. May also yield Sorcerous Earth and/or Sorcerous Air. Cooldown resets daily. Jewelcrafting. 1.5 sec cast. 1 sec cooldown. Reagents: Blackrock Ore x 20, True Iron Ore x 10. Tools: Jeweler's Kit.
Leatherworking
- Burnished Leather Produces 4 Produces 8, plus additional based on Leatherworking skill. May also yield Sorcerous Earth and/or Sorcerous Water. Cooldown resets daily. Leatherworking. 1.5 sec cast. 1 sec cooldown. Reagents: Raw Beast Hide x 20, Gorgrond Flytrap x 10.
Tailoring
- Hexweave Cloth Produces 4 Produces 8, plus additional based on Tailoring skill. May also yield Sorcerous Water and/or Sorcerous Air. Cooldown resets daily. Tailoring. 2 sec cast. 1 sec cooldown. Reagents: Sumptuous Fur x 20, Gorgrond Flytrap x 10.
Strings Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
- BLIZZARD_STORE_VAS_PRODUCT_READY - Your %s is ready!
- CONFIRM_GARRISON_FOLLOWER_REROLL_ABILITIES - Are you sure you want to reroll all the abilities on %s?
- CONFIRM_GARRISON_FOLLOWER_REROLL_ALL - Are you sure you want to reroll all the abilities and traits on %s?
- CONFIRM_GARRISON_FOLLOWER_REROLL_TRAITS - Are you sure you want to reroll all the traits on %s?
- GARRISON_SHIP_CAN_COUNTER - This ship can counter:
- GARRISON_SHIPYARD_MISSION_CHANCE_TOOLTIP_TEXT - Countering threats and using applicable ship traits increase your chance at getting the mission rewards chest.
- GARRISON_SHIPYARD_PARTY_NOT_FULL_TOOLTIP - You do not have enough ships on this mission.
- GARRISON_SHIPYARD_REWARD_XP - Bonus Ship XP
- LFG_LIST_ITEM_LEVEL_CURRENT_PVP - PvP Item Level: %d
- LFG_LIST_ITEM_LEVEL_INSTR_PVP_SHORT - PvP Item Level
- LFG_LIST_ITEM_LEVEL_PVP_REQ - Minimum PvP Item Level
- SPELL_FAILED_CUSTOM_ERROR_266 - You do not like Fel Eggs and Ham.
- STAT_AVERAGE_PVP_ITEM_LEVEL - PvP Item Level: %d
- VAS_APPEARANCE_CHANGE_VALIDATION_DESCRIPTION - You will customize your character on the character select screen.
- WORLD_PVP_NOT_WHILE_IN_RAID - You cannot enter %s while in a raid group.
Garrison Mission Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Ship-Legendary
- Magical Mystery Cruise Level 100. Item Level 0. 1 Followers. Cost: 100 0 Resources. Duration: 24 hrs. An enemy carrier has veered off course, and it's emanating powerful magic. Something odd is afoot. Find out what. More importantly, claim that magic.. Rewards: 4750 XP. 15x Abrogator Stone
- Ogres of the Deep Level 100. Item Level 0. 3 2 Followers. Cost: 125 Resources. Duration: 2 days. Archmage Khadgar seeks an ancient ogre artifact rumored to rest among wreckage at the bottom of the sea.. Rewards: 6000 XP. 1x Soaked Ogre Decoder
Ship-Oil (Unused)
- Oil Rig: Pickup Location (New) Level 100. Item Level 0. 1 Followers. Cost: 100 Resources. Duration: 24 hrs. Pick up a shipment of oil from your off-shore oil rig.. Rewards: 0 XP. 200x Oil
Ship-Treasure
- It's a Boat, It's a Plane, It's... Just a Riverbeast. Level 100. Item Level 0. Rare. 3 2 Followers. Cost: 100 Resources. Duration: 24 hrs. The Iron Horde swooped in when they identified a rogue submarine closing in on their stronghold. Unfortunately for them, it was just a riverbeast.. Rewards: 5000 XP. 1x Mudback Riverbeast
Garrison Follower Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Rare
- Dowser Goodwell (New) - Level 100 Rare Follower. Item Level 645. Alliance Source: Vendor: Vindicator Krethos Zone: Tanaan Jungle Faction: Hand of the Prophet - Honored. Horde Source: Vendor: Shadow Hunter Denjai Zone: Tanaan Jungle Faction: Vol'jin's Headhunters - Honored.
- Pallas (New) - Level 100 Rare Follower. Item Level 645. Alliance Source: Vendor: Z'tenga the Walker Zone: Tanaan Jungle Faction: Saberstalkers - Honored.
- Solar Priest Vayx (New) - Level 100 Rare Follower. Item Level 645. Alliance Source: Vendor: Dawn-Seeker Krisek Zone: Tanaan Jungle Faction: Order of the Awakened - Honored.
Uncommon
- The Awakener (New) - Level 100 Uncommon Follower. Item Level 600.
Garrison Ability Changes
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
Trait
- Apex Predator (New) Trait - Slayer Greatly increases success chance when fighting many creature types..
- Apexis Attenuation (New) Trait - Increased Rewards Increases the Apexis Crystals gained from a mission by 100%..
- Arakkoa Crew (New) Trait Capable of launching attacks from the air..
- Exorcist (New) Trait - Slayer Grants a bonus to mission success chance, and provides a greater success chance when fighting demons..
Raid Testing Schedule - May 28
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker
/ Official Forums
)
Apologies for the short notice here - we were waiting on confirmation of PTR build status before proceeding. We will be continuing our Hellfire Citadel raid testing in the new PTR build. As is always the case with PTR raid testing, it is quite possible that there will be technical or gameplay issues that disrupt our plans. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Each encounter should be available at approximately the listed times below on all PTR servers.
Thursday, May 28
Socrethar the Eternal - Mythic Hellfire Citadel
11:30 PDT (14:30 EDT, 20:30 CEST)
Hellfire Assault - Mythic Hellfire Citadel
13:30 PDT (16:30 EDT, 22:30 CEST)
Xhul'horac - Mythic Hellfire Citadel
15:00 PDT (18:00 EDT, 24:00 CEST)
We will also be opening the Halls of Blood Raid Finder wing over the weekend (Hellfire High Council, Kilrogg, and Gorefiend).
As always, this testing schedule is very fluid and subject to the realities of a PTR environment. We might have to change the time of a testing session, change the boss being tested, or cancel a test entirely, due to bugs, server hardware issues, etc. Keep an eye on this forum for the latest information, and thank you in advance for testing and providing feedback.
BlizzCon 2015 Online Contests and Talent Contest Now Open!
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker
/ Official Forums
)
The time is now for those eager to exhibit their masterful movies, astounding art, and terrific talents for a chance at BlizzCon 2015 fame in this year’s contests. Head over to our Contest pages to submit your entry and learn more about the fabulous prizes you could win.
Don’t delay! The deadline to submit your entry for each contest is July 22, 2015.
BlizzCon 2015 Original Art Contest to enter and discuss on the forums here.
BlizzCon 2015 Movie Contest to enter and discuss on the forums here.
BlizzCon 2015 Talent Contest to enter. Discuss this contest on the forums here and see the available music composition options here.
Any questions should be directed to BlizzConContest@Blizzard.com.
Good luck!

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