Highlights from from Icy Veins interview
Major Plot Unfolds in Dragonflight: Is Patch 10.2 the End Game?
Morgan Day and Patrick Scarborough kept it on the down-low regarding whether Patch 10.2, named Guardians of the Dream, will serve as the final major update for the Dragonflight expansion. However, they did tease that this patch will bring critical characters like Merithra into the spotlight.
Druids Get Fired Up: No New Race but Fiery Customizations
Expect no new race/class combinations in Patch 10.2, but get pumped for some lit new Druid customizations. The update will feature Moonkin and other fiery druid tweaks that players can snag from the new raid.
Healing and Rogue Specs Revamped
All three Rogue specializations are getting major tweaks to bring variety into the meta. On the healing side, broad changes are coming to close the gap between raid and Mythic+ performance. Mana adjustments are also on the table, alongside reworks for specific classes like Discipline Priest and their Power Infusion skill.
Superblooms Event Ignites Outdoor Gameplay
Superblooms, a combat-centric public event, will offer new ways to gain outdoor gear. The event revolves around aiding the growth of Amirdrassil and battling against the Druids of the Flame while gaining quirky powers like Moonkin Mayhem.
Netherwing and Storm Drakes Join the Fight
In the upcoming questline with Wrathion, the Netherwing Faction and Storm Drakes will join forces to defend Amirdrassil, adding new layers to the ongoing narrative.
Gear Upgrading Gets Streamlined
Patch 10.2 will remove crest fragments and introduce several quality-of-life improvements. The new update aims to simplify the gear upgrading system, turning crests into a currency that won’t hog up your inventory space.
Brawler’s Guild & Mage Tower: Still on the Backburner
There’s no update on the Brawler’s Guild for Patch 10.2, but the designers express interest in making it an evergreen feature like the Mage Tower.
No Scope on Outlands Cup
Both designers had zero intel on the Outlands Cup being part of the Patch 10.2 content.
Ride or Glide: New Dragonriding Mounts and Traits
New race/glyphs for Dragonriding, as well as unique mounts like the Faerie Dragon and the Fire Owl, are set to make your flights more exhilarating. Special traits like Ground Skimming and Wind’s Respite will also be introduced.
Old Dungeons Get a Fresh Coat of Paint
Expect updated itemization in old dungeons like Throne of Tides and the Everbloom as they make their way into the Mythic+ Season 3 rotation.
PvP Brawl Breaks the Mold
Major class reworks will also impact PvP. A new brawl called Battleground Blitz is being introduced, designed as an experiment for a solo queue experience in Rated Battlegrounds.
By diving into this patch’s nitty-gritty details, gamers can make educated decisions on what the future holds in the World of Dragonflight. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates, G-LYFE Nation. Stay woke, stay gaming!
