WoW Wrath of the Lich King Classic Phase 3 Patch Notes
by Ushapriyanga
Updated Jun 23, 2023
WoW Wrath Of The Lich King Classic Phase 3
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (WOTLK) Classic Phase Three is released with a weekly reset scheduled for June 20 in North America and June 21 in Europe.
The update will be implemented immediately following the weekly maintenance. With the June 20 reset, Blizzard Entertainment will introduce new Titan Rune dungeons, the Trial of the Champion, the Argent Tournament, and a new PvP season. Additionally, Onyxia's Lair, the Trial of the Crusader, and the Trial of the Grand Crusader will become available globally on June 22.
WoW Wrath Of The Lich King Classic Phase 3 Patch Notes
Ulduar
New and improved Titan Rune dungeons
During Phase three of WOTLK Classic, Titan Rune dungeons will undergo some slight changes while retaining their core mechanics. Bosses will be enhanced with additional effects, such as increased damage and health. Furthermore, they will drop loot from the 10-player version of Ulduar, along with a new currency called Sidereal Essence. Players can exchange this currency for gear from the 10-player Hard Mode Ulduar at the Animated Constellation vendor in Dalaran.
Phase 3 Wrath Of The Lich King Classic Summary
Tier 9 Raid:
Trial of the Crusader The prominent addition in Phase 3 is the tier 9 raid, Trial of the Crusader. This raid consists of five bosses and emphasizes quick adaptation to new mechanics. Heroic difficulty allows only 50 attempts per week, adding to the challenge. The raid can be completed on both Normal and Heroic difficulties, but only one can be cleared each week.
Arena Season 7 Phase 3 introduces Arena Season 7, offering players a fresh competitive PvP experience.
Epic Gems Phase 3 brings the introduction of epic gems, including the powerful Runed Cardinal Ruby. These gems provide significant stat bonuses and enhance players' gear.
Additional Daily Quests and Rewards at the Argent Tournament Players can now access a plethora of new rewards by participating in additional daily quests at the Argent Tournament grounds in Northern Icecrown. This presents an opportunity to earn valuable items and enhance gameplay.
New 5-Man Dungeon:
Trial of the Champion The Trial of the Champion is a brand-new 5-man dungeon located at the north side of the Argent Colosseum in Northern Icecrown. It offers strong entry-level epic items that can fill gear gaps or help players gear up their alts for end-game content.
New Dungeon Rewards in Titan Runestone:
Beta Difficulty Heroic Dungeons The Titan Runestone now offers new rewards in the form of heroic dungeons with beta difficulty. Players can challenge these dungeons to obtain unique and powerful items.
New Currency:
Sidereal Essence Upon completing a Heroic Titan Runestone: Beta dungeon, players will be awarded Sidereal Essence. This new currency can be exchanged for any piece of 10-man Ulduar Hardmode loot. The Sidereal Essence vendor can be found in the respective faction's badge vendor area.
New Best-in-Slot Gear Phase 3 introduces a range of new gear for players to acquire. Updated Best-in-Slot (BiS) lists for the new content are available, providing players with guidance on obtaining the most powerful gear
What is Wotlk Phase3?
Blizzard has officially announced that the release date for Phase 3 of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is June 20 for the US region and June 21 for the EU region.
The highly anticipated Trial of the Crusader raid in WotLK Classic is scheduled to launch on June 22 at 3 PM PDT/10 PM BST. Alongside it, the level 80 version of Onyxia's Lair will also become available.
Prior to the release, players had the opportunity to test the upcoming content on the Public Test Realm (PTR).
Key dates for WoW: WotLK Classic Phase 3: Phase 3 release date: June 20, 2023 (US)/June 21, 2023 (EU), Trial of the Crusader/Onyxia's Lair raid release date: June 22, 2023
In the upcoming update, WoW Classic will introduce a reputation tabard for the Sons of Hodir faction. Defense Protocol Beta will be implemented in Titan Rune Dungeons, bringing more challenging bosses and trash mobs to the expansion's default dungeons.
The bosses in these dungeons will drop loot from the 10-player version of Ulduar, and the final boss will reward players with a new currency called Sidereal Essence. Players can exchange Sidereal Essence for 10-player Hard Mode Ulduar gear at the Animated Constellation vendor located in Dalaran.
With the launch of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King's Phase 3, the Trial of the Champion dungeon will also become accessible, alongside the start of PvP Season 7.
WoW Wrath Of The Lich King Classic Phase 3 Patch Notes-FAQs
Phase 3 will introduce new Titan Rune dungeons, the Trial of the Champion, the Argent Tournament, and a new PvP season. Additionally, Onyxia's Lair, the Trial of the Crusader, and the Trial of the Grand Crusader will become available on June 22.
The bosses in the Titan Rune dungeons will have enhanced effects, such as increased damage and health. They will drop loot from the 10-player version of Ulduar and a new currency called Sidereal Essence, which can be exchanged for gear from the 10-player Hard Mode Ulduar.
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (WOTLK) Classic Phase Three is released with a weekly reset scheduled for June 20 in North America and June 21 in Europe.
The highly anticipated Trial of the Crusader raid in WotLK Classic is scheduled to launch on June 22 at 3 PM PDT/10 PM BST. Alongside it, the level 80 version of Onyxia's Lair will also become available.