Summary
Ahead of its highly-anticipated 20th Anniversary Celebration,World of Warcraftrevealed the patch notes for the 11.0.5 update arriving on October 22. Along with new rewards and challenges,World of WarcraftPatch 11.0.5 will bring sweeping class changes across the board, including more class options for the Dracthyr player race.
World of WarcraftPatch 11.0.5 will go live over a month before the 20th Anniversary of the game, which originally launched in November 2004. Alongside the 30th anniversary of theWarcraftfranchise, Patch 11.0.5 is a celebration of Blizzard’s keystone series. Players looking to take part in the festivities can travel to the Caverns of Time in Tanaris. Unlike previous anniversary events inWorld of Warcraft, the party will be held outside the cave entrance, with attractions and thematic quests that hearken back to the game’s early years. TheWorld of Warcraft20th Anniversary Celebrationwill run from October 22 to January 7, for a total of 77 days.
Along witha limited-time version of the Blackrock Depths raid,World of Warcraftwill bring a lot more content in Patch 11.0.5.According to Blizzard, the 11.0.5 update will allow Dracthyr characters to become six more classes alongside the Evoker. Once the patch goes live on October 22, players can create a Dracthyr Warrior, Mage, Priest, Warlock, Hunter, or Rogue that will start at level 10 in the Forbidden Reach. They will be sent to Chromie in either Stormwind or Orgrimmar, depending on their chosen faction, where they can level up via Chromie Time. Unlike Evokers, other Dracthyr classes can fight in their Visage form at will. However, the Dracthyr’s Tail Swipe has been changed from a racial ability to an Evoker ability to keep the game’s balance in check.
The 11.0.5 update will also bring class changes in response toWorld of Warcraftplayer feedback. Both the Paladin and the Shaman had their class talents reworked to increase their utility and survivability, and Balance Druids received a specialization talent update that will increase their overall damage and make themstand out among other DPS specializations. Some Hero Talent specializations, such as Dark Ranger, Lightsmith, and Deathbringer, received changes to make them more compelling picks for Hunters, Paladins, and Death Knights respectively.
Witha plethora of cosmetic rewardssuch as mounts, weapons, and armor that players can earn over the next 11 weeks,World of Warcraft’s 20th Anniversary Celebration is one that players will not want to miss. How many players take part in the festivities remains to be seen.
World of Warcraft Patch 11.0.5 Notes (July 29, 2025)
Celebrate World of Warcraft’s 20th Anniversary
Join the celebration asWorld of Warcraftcelebrates its 20th Anniversary with new activities and a myriad of ways to earn currency.
When:July 29, 2025 – May 20, 2025
Where:Outside the Caverns of Time in Tanaris
Here’s what you can look forward to during the 20th Anniversary Celebration:
The exposure to new races and their abilities in the Dragon Isles has expanded opportunities for growth among the dracthyr. In the 20th Anniversary Celebration content update, players will be able to create new Dracthyr as a Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warrior, or Warlock. These newly specialized Dracthyr classes will begin at level 10 in the Forbidden Reach and will be sent to Chromie in their capital city after completing their introductory leveling experience.
Undertaking one of these new classes as a Dracthyr will allow you to choose between fighting as a Dracthyr or fighting in Visage form by activating Visage, which switches you between forms. You can additionally choose to toggle on Chosen Identity, which will automatically shift you into Dracthyr form when entering combat and Visage form when leaving combat.
Dracthyr Evokers will continue to use Dracthyr form during combat, as many of their abilities emphasize their draconic nature. With the addition of new classes to Dracthyr, we are making some further adjustments to their racials.
Dracthyr players will also be able to learn a new Skyriding talent called Squadron, in which up to two additional Dracthyr players can join you to fly in formation as you soar through the skies.
Characters
Dark Iron Dwarf: Mole Machine exits have been added for zones in Kul Tiras, Zandalar, Dragon Isles, and Shadowlands.
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