PvE in The War Within Season 1: Mythic+, New Raid, Delves

The War Within introduces new exciting content for WoW players, including fresh 5-player PvE dungeons, the first season of Mythic Plus, a new raid, Nerub’ar Palace, and a long-awaited new feature, Delves. Same as in Dragonflight, Blizzard is going above and beyond to refresh the gameplay in the new game expansion. This season is packed with challenging gameplay, unique rewards, and a blend of new and returning dungeons. Here’s everything you need to know.

What Are Delves in World of Warcraft?

Delves are short, instanced adventures in World of Warcraft designed for 1-5 players. They can be completed solo or with a small group and typically take 10-20 minutes. If your group has fewer than five players, an NPC companion will join to assist, either as a healer or combat support, depending on your needs.

Each Delve features static maps and consistent themes, but the objectives, hazards, and end bosses can vary week to week. Completing Delves rewards players with gear, currencies, and other valuable items. As you progress through different Delve tiers, the challenges increase, but so do the rewards, with higher tiers offering loot comparable to Heroic and Mythic+ dungeons.

TWW Delves are also part of the Great Vault system, where completing them contributes to your weekly rewards. This new feature in The War Within expansion offers an exciting way to explore Azeroth, earn rewards, and enjoy challenging content without the commitment of larger raids or dungeons.

Introducing Nerub’ar Palace Raid

WoW The War Within introduces the Nerub’ar Palace raid, a pivotal part of the expansion’s story. Located deep within the kingdom of Azj-Kahet, this raid is the seat of Queen Ansurek’s power. Players will face eight challenging boss encounters, each designed to test strategy and teamwork.

Key Bosses:

• Ulgrax the Devourer: A monstrous creature that feeds on the lifeforce of the living.
• The Bloodbound Horror: A twisted guardian wielding blood-based attacks.
• Sikran, Captain of the Sureki: A master tactician commanding waves of Sureki soldiers.
• Rasha’nan;
• Broodtwister Ovi’nax;
• Nexus-Princess Ky’veza;
• The Silken Court (Anub’arash and Skeinspinner Takazj);
• Queen Ansurek: The final encounter is against the mad queen herself, a multi-phase battle that spans multiple floors of the palace.

Completing the Nerub’ar Palace raid will reward players with powerful gear, including tier set pieces, and the raid will also offer Very Rare items with unique attributes. The raid is a major highlight of the new expansion, blending rich lore with intense, multi-phase battles.

What is Mythic+ in World of Warcraft?

Mythic+ is a system in World of Warcraft that makes dungeons more challenging and rewarding. Here’s how it works:

• Keystones: Players need a keystone to start a Mythic+ dungeon. The keystone determines the dungeon and its difficulty level.
• Scaling Difficulty: Each keystone level increases the difficulty of the dungeon. Higher levels mean tougher enemies and bigger rewards.
• Affixes: These are modifiers that change the dungeon’s gameplay. Some affixes make enemies explode upon death, while others increase the damage of nearby foes.
• Timed Runs: Dungeons must be completed within a set time to upgrade the keystone and earn the best rewards.

Mythic+ Seasons Explained

Mythic+ dungeons for The War Within Season 1 begin on September 17th, 2024, a week after the expansion’s launch on September 10th.

Mythic Plus seasons are designed to keep dungeons challenging and rewarding, with increasing difficulty as you progress. Each season aligns with a new game patch, introducing fresh mechanics and updates.

Players begin with a Mythic Keystone, which determines the dungeon and its difficulty.

Completing the dungeon within the time limit upgrades the keystone, increasing the challenge and the rewards. Each week, affixes add special modifiers to the dungeons, altering gameplay and increasing the difficulty. For example, “Fortified” makes non-boss enemies tougher, while “Tyrannical” increases the difficulty of boss fights. At higher keystone levels, up to four affixes can be active.

The War Within Season 1 introduces a unique seasonal affix for keystones at level 10 and above, adding new mechanics specific to this season. Completing Mythic+ dungeons grants powerful gear, with better rewards for higher keystone levels and faster completion times. Additionally, players receive extra loot from the Great Vault each week based on their highest completed keystone.

Dungeon Pool for TWW Season 1

The War Within Season 1 features a mix of new and classic dungeons:

New Dungeons:

• Ara-Kara, City of Echoes
• City of Threads
• The Stonevault
• The Dawnbreaker

Returning Dungeons:

• Mists of Tirna Scithe
• The Necrotic Wake
• Siege of Boralus
• Grim Batol

These dungeons bring a blend of new mechanics and familiar challenges, making this season exciting for both new and veteran players.

The War Within Mythic+ Item Level Rewards Table

Here’s a breakdown of the item levels you can expect from Mythic+ dungeons in Season 1:

Detailed TWW Dungeon Descriptions

Here’s a brief overview of the new dungeons in The War Within Season 1:

Ara-Kara, City of Echoes:

• Avanoxx: A massive, powerful spider that dominates her territory.
• Anub’zekt: A tactical overseer, defending the Ara-Kara operation.
• Ki’katal the Harvester: Oversees the Black Blood harvest with ruthless efficiency.

City of Threads:

• Orator Krix’vizk: A loyal defender of Queen Ansurek, fiercely protecting his position.
• Fangs of the Queen: Twin assassins Nx and Vx, who eliminate threats to the Queen.
• The Coaglamation: A dangerous by-product of evolutionary experiments.
• Izo, the Grand Splicer: A master of Nerubian evolution, indifferent to its costs.

The Stonevault:

• E.D.N.A.: A lethal golem designed to eliminate intruders.
• Skarmorak: A corrupted golem enhanced by elemental forces.
• Master Machinists Brokk and Dorlita: Precision-driven defenders of their site.
• Void Speaker Eirich: A being transformed by Void energy, now corrupted.

Seasonal Rewards and Achievements

Completing Mythic+ dungeons in Season 1 offers various achievements and rewards:

• Keystone Explorer: Complete a Mythic+ dungeon within the time limit.
• Keystone Conqueror: Achieve a Mythic+ rating of at least 1500.
• Keystone Master: Achieve a Mythic+ rating of at least 2000 and earn the Diamond Mechsuit.
• Keystone Hero: Achieve a Mythic+ rating of 2500 and unlock quick dungeon teleports.

Dungeon-Specific Achievements:

• Complete each dungeon at Mythic Level 10 or higher within the time limit to earn teleports for various dungeons like Ara-Kara, City of Threads, The Dawnbreaker, and more.

Conclusion

The War Within Season 1 offers a thrilling mix of new and returning dungeons, challenging affixes, and rewarding gameplay, with the Nerub’ar Palace raid serving as a top-tier PvE content. This season is packed with intense encounters and powerful rewards, many of which will become unobtainable when the season ends. Gear up, gather your team, and explore latest challenges that Azeroth has to offer.

Nieka Ranises