WoW Classic SoD: How To Level Up The Fastest With Runes In Phase 4? - Effect & Usage

If you think World of Warcraft Classic is an outdated MMORPG because it’s been out for a long time, you’re wrong - it just proves that you probably don’t know the game at all! The reason why it still holds an important position in the hearts of MMORPG players 20 years after its launch is that it keeps up with the times. Obviously, since WOW Classic was established earlier, it may be technically difficult to keep adding new content to it, so the game has launched several related standalone servers, such as Era and 20th Anniversary, as well as WOW Classic SOD. Season of Discovery is the second seasonal launch of the original game, released in November 2023, and Phase 1 was released on the same date, and then new phases will be released every 2-3 months. Although Phase 7 is currently underway, it is almost over and Phase 8 will soon arrive, so we decided to give you some preview information before then. When Will Phase 8 Be Released? According to the latest official news, Season of Discovery Phase 8 will officially start on April 8, 2025, and more playable content will be gradually opened on April 10, two days later. It is worth noting that if you have played SOD or other WOW Classic servers, you will know that almost all the playable content in the past phases has appeared in the original game, but the new content of SOD Phase 8 is completely original! In fact, you may have had a hunch when experiencing Phase 7, because the new content of Phase 7 is Naxxramas and Karazhan Crypts, and the former is actually the last raid in the original game. So if WoW SoD continues to run, the subsequent content you will meet should be basically original content. What New Content Will It Bring? As you know, Phase 8 will open new content in batches on April 8 and 10. The updates on the 8th mainly include new outdoor content, professional content in New Avalon, and quests related to Scarlet Enclave. The updates on the 10th are Scarlet Enclave raid and Legendary weapon questline. It is expected that you will be able to obtain a lot of WOW Classic SOD Gold and even some extremely precious gear by completing these quests or events. New Avalon As the main launch position for various new events in Phase 8, you must know the specific location of New Avalon, otherwise it will be difficult to carry out subsequent activities. The area is located east of Tyr’s Hand in Eastern Plaguelands. There are some hostile Scarlet Crusade mobs around, but you can avoid them as long as you equip Scarlet Uniform. After entering Tyr’s Hand, follow the path and turn left when you reach the cathedral. Next, you will see a gate, and then you can find the entrance to New Avalon at /way 81.6, 57.8 in Eastern Plaguelands. Scarlet Enclave Raid Evil forces have taken over Scarlet headquarters in Tyr’s Hand, and you must destroy them before they can expand their influence! To do this, you will need to join a team of 20 to 40 players and take on eight bosses in this raid. Although this raid is original to SOD, some sources expect you to encounter some familiar faces in it, such as a living version of Forsaken leader Lilian Voss. In fact, all raid bosses, including her, are dangerous, such as Dreadlord Balnazzar and Scarlet Inqusitor Caldoran, so if you want to earn WoW SoD Gold through the raid, you must prepare everything with your teammates. Scarlet Enclave raid is expected to start with Unrest at Tyr’s Hand quest, which can be claimed by Leonid Bartholomew in Revered at Light’s Hope Chapel in Eastern Plaguelands as long as you complete Scarlet Activities quest. Continue to a small cave in Eastern Plaguelands and gather your party at the meeting stone outside the cave entrance to begin exploring. Although we can’t tell you exactly how to complete this raid yet, we can confirm that this cave is located in the mountains outside Scarlet Base Camp at the coordinates (67, 85). Also note that although the NPCs in Scarlet Base Camp are not hostile, they are not completely friendly after talking to them, so you need to be careful. Legendary Weapon Questline This questline is expected to be available to Warriors, Hunters, and Paladins. As for what the specific “weapon” is, although it has not been officially announced, it is likely to be the iconic Ashbringer two-handed sword. According to WoW SoD PTR, you may need to go to Mount Hyjal to purify the weapon after obtaining it through this questline. Mount Hyjal in the game is also the location of World Tree, Nordrassil, and the second Well of Eternity. In the past, the demon lord Archimonde in WarCraft 3 was killed here. Later, this place was added as a raid in Burning Crusade and as a zone in Cataclysm. In this SOD Phase 8, Druid NPC Thisalee Crow will appear on Mount Hyjal for the first time. The above is the most noteworthy part of WoW Classic Season Of Discovery Phase 8. I hope our introduction can help you start the Phase 8 journey smoothly after April 8! Wish you good luck!

World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery Phase 7 is scheduled to arrive on January 28th, bringing a lot of new game content to players, including new equipment and items that players are already accustomed to. The most anticipated ones may be Scourge Invasion, reworked Naxxramas Raid, and the new Karazhan Crypts dungeon, which will give players a better gaming experience. In order to facilitate your exploration in Phase 7 when it is released in a few days, this guide will give some overviews of the entire Phase 7 and give specific introductions to the game content that you can look forward to. However, it is worth noting that this guide is based on the previous PTR summary and does not represent the final result. Everything is subject to the latest information. Phase 7 Overview First of all, WoW Classic Season of Discovery has a dual focus in Phase 7, and they have a very interesting connection: First, Scourge Invasion enters the game, where you need to destroy the floating necropolis Naxxramas. Then there are problems in Karazhan Crypts, and Legendary staff Atiesh, Greatstaff of Guardian Atiesh, Greatstaff of Guardian is asking you to help them recover. You will find that you will be very busy in this phase of WoW Classic SOD, because you have to deal with various things, such as campaigns and raids. But what will not change is that it is absolutely necessary to make sure you have a sufficient stock of SOD Gold, which you can farm in many activities. Main Key Features In World of Warcraft Classic SOD, no matter which phase you are in, you should first understand the main key features of this phase, so that you can clearly understand what specific changes and improvements are made in this phase compared to the previous phase. Here are some of the key features in Phase 7, but this is not complete and may be expanded as more content is announced. Naxxramas Raid: Underwent a huge overhaul, including updated Tier Sets and gear. Dungeon: Added a new dungeon called Karazhan Crypts. Scourge Invasion: Infected by excitement. Reputation Rewards: Players can get new rewards from Argent Dawn faction. Release Date As we just mentioned, WoW Classic SOD Phase 7 is expected to launch on January 28, when Scourge Invasions and Karazhan Crypts Dungeon are both introduced to the game; and Naxxramas Raid will enter the game a week later, on February 6 at 1 pm PST. Scourge Invasion Scourge Invasion has always been considered a historical event in WoW, whether in the original, Wrath, or WoW Classic. However, the invasion in SOD Phase 7 is a bit different. You will fight back Scourge in many zones and major cities, and some dungeons will be infected. Below are the names of the dungeons affected in specific zones, and you can explore them in a targeted manner according to your needs. Eastern Plaguelands - Dire Maul Azshara - Razorfen Downs Blasted Lands - Scarlet Monastery Burning Steppes - Scholomance Tanaris - Shadowfang Keep Winterspring - Stratholme To fight Scourge in these locations, first you need to reach level 60, then go to Argent Recruiter in the main city and accept Light’s Hope Chapel quest from him. In this quest, you will be sent to investigate the presence of Scourge and fight against rare undead enemies in the zones and dungeons above. You will get many useful items and Necrotic Runes during your exploration, which you can use to obtain rewards from Commander Thomas Helleran in Light’s Hope Chapel. Among the rewards he offers here, the most noteworthy ones are Blessed Wizard Oil, Consecrated Sharpening Stone, and various potions that can be used for healing and increasing mana, all of which will make you more powerful in the fight against Scourge. After you clear each zone of Scourge, you’ll gain a Soul Revival buff that lasts 30 minutes, increasing your damage of all types by 10% during that time. You can use the portal to start fighting Scourge immediately in the next zone, so you don’t waste the buff. After you win 150 battles, you can return to Light’s Hope Chapel or Argent Dawn reps in your city to claim Lesser Mark of the Dawn, Mark of the Dawn, or Greater Mark of the Dawn, depending on your level. They both increase your Stamina by 30 and last for 1 hour, but can only be stacked up to three times each. Naxxramas Raid In Naxxramas Raid remake of WOW Classic SOD Phase 7, a scaling difficult system will be used. You can choose to empower different wings of the raid to increase the difficulty. Generally, the health and damage of the bosses in the raid will be greatly increased. But at the same time, your rewards in the raid will also increase. It should be noted that the increase is the number of rewards, not the quality. In addition, completing the empowered raid will also get Redesigned Tier 3 Raid Sets, some cosmetic rewards, some new gear, and some updated gear. The loot worth paying attention to here is Sanctified gear, which will give you some power when you upgrade the new Aspirant’s Seal of the Dawn. The specific rewards awarded by the raid may be displayed in the game after the new phase is opened, so you can look forward to it. Not only that, the battle of Naxxramas Raid has also been adjusted to allow 20 players to enter the exploration, but a maximum of 40 players are allowed to enter. This may reduce the combat pressure on individual players, and the cooperation and combat capabilities between players will need to be strengthened. Karazhan Crypts Dungeon Since Karazhan Crypts Dungeon was announced at Blizzcon 2023, this Season of Discovery exclusive dungeon has been highly anticipated by many players. In Phase 7, this dungeon will provide you with new loot, new quests, and more. As far as we know, this five-player dungeon is expected to be released at the same time as Phase 7, and it also requires your character level to be 60 or above to enter. You can start Karazhan Crypts Attunement Chain by claiming it at Lights Hope Chapel in Eastern Plaguelands. After you unlock this dungeon, Alliance players can fly to Darkshire and then walk east until they find Deadwind Pass. Horde players need to fly to Stonard first, then walk west until they reach Deadwind Pass. There is no specific information on where the entrance to the dungeon is in Deadwind Pass, and we will continue to pay attention. Karazhan Crypts Dungeon is designed to challenge those well-equipped players, and introduces a darkness mechanic that requires players to stay in the light as a team. Overall, this is a dungeon that is worth exploring. The above is the new game content you will experience in WOW Classic SOD Phase 7. You may need to explore it in person after January 28 and February 6. I hope this new phase can bring you a different game atmosphere and feeling. By the way, if you are experiencing slow progress in the game due to a shortage of gold during your exploration of the new stage, you can try participating in Giveaway channel in iGMeet Discord, which will provide you with some gold giveaways. I wish you a happy exploration!

On July 11, WoW Classic SoD Phase 4 was officially released, and many players are very excited about the new discovery content. Phase 4 of WoW Classic Season of Discovery brings players the last set of dungeons that you can grind during your level 50 to 60. The loot provided by these dungeons will be available until the end of the game. Therefore, you may end up running dungeons at level 60. This guide will specifically introduce you to Maraudon, which is explorable at level 50 to 52, and provides you with routes and some notes. Maraudon is a huge dungeon in WoW Classic SoD Phase 4, suitable for entering and grinding when you reach level 50 and above. The bosses here range from level 48 to 51 only, so you will deal with these enemies easily and provide yourself with a lot of experience. Routes You can enter Maraudon from three different locations, and the routes you and your team will take will depend on which entrance you enter from. If you want to start from the orange entrance, you can completely clear the dungeon. If you just want to clear all the bosses in the dungeon, you need to defeat Razorlash and enter the first large open area, then you can take a detour into the purple entrance and kill Lord Vyletongue. Finally, continue back to the main path, deeper into the dungeon. If you want to be more adventurous, you can start from the purple entrance and defeat Maraudos, which is also required to complete the Pariah’s Instructions quest. After entering, you will see a waterfall in the dungeon, where you need to take a narrow path and fight Tinkerer Gizlock. After the fight, continue up the slope path to defeat Landslide. From there, you can continue along the main path to Princess Theradras, and after defeating Princess Theradras, fall into the water and defeat Rotgrip. If you want to go all the way to the end without having to backtrack, you can completely skip Lord Vyletongue, Tinkerer Gizlock and possibly Landslide. These bosses that will cause you to backtrack are actually insignificant in the dungeon and can be safely ignored. Another popular route into Maraudon skips right up to the waterfall section of the dungeon, but only completes the last few bosses. This requires you and one of your group to have Scepter of Celebras, which is given to you when you talk to Celebras Redeemed in the first half of Maraudon. The advantage of this route is that it allows you to defeat the bosses in the second half of the dungeon more quickly, the most notable of which is Princess Theradras, who drops some very useful loot for certain classes and SOD Gold that all players love. This route is also the choice of some high-level players, as the monsters in the second half of the dungeon are a bit higher level. In addition, if you don’t need the loot in the first half of this dungeon, you can also use this route. Here, I need to remind you that there is no exit in Maraudon. If you want to leave, you need teleport or hearthstone to help you leave this dungeon. If you really have no other way, just log out and reset to return to the nearby cemetery. Enemies To Watch Out For Although in theory, you will be higher level than the enemies in the dungeon and will defeat them easily, there are still some that you need to pay special attention to. Creeping Sludge These slimy-looking sludges will frequently cause a lot of AoE damage to nearby enemies. When facing them, try not to get close to them, but use ranged weapons to knock them down from a distance. Barbed Lasher In addition to the area of damage effect, these monsters also have a knockdown effect. If the healer on your team stands too close to them, the healer’s effectiveness will be greatly reduced. Noxious Slime It’s actually not difficult for you to fight it, but after they die, they will leave a cloud of toxic gas on the ground. If you are not careful, you will be in danger. Subterranean Diemetradon These Diemertradons will cast Sonic Burst on you and silence anyone nearby for 10 seconds. Like Barbed Lasher, casters and healers in the raid should stay away from it. Princess Theradras As the final boss of Maraudon, Princess Theradras is much more difficult than any of the previous raids, so you need to know her skills in advance. Her Repulsive Gaze can be very scary for you and your raid, and she will also throw Boulder at distant targets, which will damage their raid casters and interrupt their spell-casting. When she casts Dust Field, everyone should stay away from her, otherwise they will take a lot of damage. This skill will also make it clear all obstacles in front of it, so have your raid tank and taunt her, otherwise she will hurt the lowest health among you. More Tips You need to have some ranged damage in your team to deal with Creeping Sludge, and for characters with healing skills. Because healers are very easy to get stuck in the crowd of enemies in Maraudon, it is beneficial to equip a few healing skills. In addition to equipping skills, you also need to determine what loot your raid needs. Some bosses drop very rich loot, but their locations are too remote. If no one wants their dropped items, you need to discuss whether to skip or move on. When you finally face Princess Theradras, remember to keep in touch. Princess Theradras may pose distinct threats to your team from different directions. If you are too scattered, it may be difficult for tank professions to regain hatred on the boss after Princess Theradras uses Dust Field. After understanding the entire route and precautions of Maraudon, do you have more confidence to face this relatively simple dungeon? Go to Maraudon with your team!

Some time ago, World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery launched its Phase 4, in which Azuregos received a slight makeover. In Phase 4, Azuregos no longer appears in Azshara along with Lord Kazzak from Blasted Lands, but you can find him in the full Raid group in the new dungeon area of ​​the zone. Compared to other bosses, defeating Azuregos is relatively simple, as it does not have a one-shot mechanic that cannot be dispelled. However, you must not take it lightly, and you still need to follow this guide to learn some strategies for defeating Azuregos and understand his location. It will also introduce what loot you will get after defeating Azuregos. Come and check it out! Azuregos Location To find Azuregos, you and your raid group should first go to the southern center of the zone - Azshara. When you or your group arrive here, you will see a road heading northeast. Follow this road until you are directly above the central mountain range in the area. At the top of the mountain, turn east carefully without falling off the cliff, then continue southeast to Azuregos. For Alliance players, head directly to Talrendis Point southwest of Azshara. Then head northeast at the fork in the road. Be careful not to head southeast too early to find Azuregos, as there will be a Horde encampment in the mountain that will block your progress. For Horde players, head directly to Splintertree Post in Ashenvale, then follow the road east to Azshara. Again, be careful of Alliance NPCs at Talrendis Point, which you can fight or bypass. Then continue northeast until you see a turning point and reach Azuregos. Once you reach Azuregos, you will see a dungeon portal in this location. This does not require any actions or coordination to unlock. If you can’t find the portal, you can look for a set of pillars where the portal will be, surrounded by crystals. Once you enter the portal, mount your mount, and you and your group can explore the area. Of course, your ultimate goal is to find and defeat Azuregos. How To Defeat Azuregos? Azuregos is a raid boss in World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery Phase 4, so he has a variety of abilities that can make the fight a bit complicated. But don’t worry, you only need to focus on the most important ones. Before you start the fight, you need to do some preparation. Drinking Frost Protection Potion will help you mitigate damage and let your tank build up Threat for a few seconds before you can rush into the fight. But during the fight, you also need to pay attention to three of his mechanics. Its Teleport ability will teleport everyone on your team to Azuregos and reset your aggro. Once this happens, your team’s DPS and healers must keep Tank safe and ensure that it can build up aggro again. This allows your other classes to take other actions. For Casters and Mana-users, you should pay close attention to Azuregos’ Manastorm AOE ability. Because this ability will quickly deplete your mana, make sure you have a safe mana range. If Azuregos also has Magic Reflection active, don’t fight him head-on, and don’t waste your mana here. As for melee players, you just need to be careful to stay behind the boss, slightly to the left or right, but mostly on the side of Azuregos. This way you can avoid being hurt by Azuregos’ Frost Breath frontal cone and his Cleave attack. As I just said, be sure to keep your Tank aggro high, and for each class you need to choose the most suitable strategy, so that this boss battle is relatively simple. Here I need to remind you that during the battle, if someone dies, Azuregos will not restore a lot of health. Or it will become unbearable after three minutes, just like Lord Kazzak. Azuregos’s Loot In Phase 4, after you defeat Azuregos, you will get 11 rewards and a bunch of SOD Gold. They will drop from Azuregos as loot at different stages of the battle. Most of these items are for different classes, but are more useful for caster and ranged classes. For example, Mature Blue Dragon Sinew gives you a quiver with lots of arrows, and Mage’s Cold Snap wand gives you super high damage. But melee players don’t have to worry too much. You can find BiS cloaks and Puissant Capes suitable for many classes. In addition, you can also find an excellent two-handed sword called Typhoon. The loot will scale with the size of your group, so if you only use 20 players to fight Azuregos, you will encounter less competition in terms of loot distribution. But there are two sides to every coin, so your fight will become a little more difficult. In the World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery Phase 4, all World Bosses will reset twice each week. So if you don’t get the loot you want in a group of 40 people, you can try again. That’s all you need to know before fighting Azuregos in WOW Classic SOD Phase 4. I hope this guide can be seen by you and helpful before you fight. Have fun playing on Phase 4!