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Wrath of the Lich King · 3.4.4

Game systems

Hardcore, Mythic+, PvP formats, events and quality-of-life features on Nivordia.

Realm features

Challenges beyond Icecrown

The project concept includes Hardcore, Mythic dungeons and additional PvP formats. The planned systems are outlined below; final rules will be published before each launches.

01

One life

Hardcore

A separate character journey where every decision matters.

What the mode includes

  • Separate mail and auction house for Hardcore characters
  • Seasons, challenges and additional vows
  • Death rankings and a memorial to fallen heroes
  • An SOS signal marked on the map

Final season rules and rewards will be published before the mode opens.

02

Rising difficulty

Mythic+

Repeatable group challenges with keystones, affixes and their own rankings.

Core features

  • Keystones with different difficulty levels
  • Regular affix rotation
  • Mythic+ for dungeons and Naxxramas
  • Leaderboard for the best runs

Difficulty tuning, rewards and available levels will be refined after testing.

03

More opponents

PvP formats

Find battles quickly, with dedicated modes for players who prefer PvP.

Planned formats

  • Cross-faction battlegrounds
  • Solo Queue and 1v1 arenas
  • Arena spectating
  • King of the Hill and survival battles

Season rules and rewards will be covered in a separate PvP ruleset.

04

Less routine

Quality of life

Useful changes reduce waiting and repetitive tasks while preserving character progression.

Everyday improvements

  • Transmog collection with automatic item unlocks
  • Loot multiple nearby creatures at once
  • Up to four professions and talent loadouts
  • Bots fill missing Dungeon Finder roles from level 15
  • A permanent Darkmoon Faire with rotating locations