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This Month in WoW: January 2018

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An overview of all events that await us in Azeroth this month.

Antorus, the Burning Throne Raid Finder Wing 3 opens January 2. The final wing will become available two weeks later on January 16. Blizzard should also release Patch 7.3.5 before the Call of the Scarab micro-holiday (January 21 - 23). For more information about all events, check out the Patch 7.3.5 content hub and our "This Week in WoW" series. 

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Azeroth’s citizens have survived to fight another day. While the odors of Fel still waft through the air, things seem to be looking up–if the sight of Argus above Azeroth means anything.

There’s more to be done, however, and it’s time once more to take stock in your life on Azeroth and set forth a few resolutions. Will you vow to gain more Achievements? Take your Mythic Keystone difficulty to new heights? Will you fish all the fish of Azeroth? Or, will you simply vow to be a better citizen of the world with good will in your heart for all—except for the opposite faction of course.

After you’ve looked at what’s ahead this month, share your WoW resolution for the year ahead with us in the comments below.

It may be a new year, but the fight against the Burning Legion continues on Argus and in the raid dungeon–Antorus, the Burning Throne.

Mythic and Raid Finder Wing 3 Opens

[JANUARY 2] ANTORUS, THE BURNING THRONE RAID FINDER WING 3 OPENS

Players may now use the Raid Finder to access the third section of Antorus, the Burning Throne: Hope’s End.

Battleground Bonus Event

[JANUARY 2–9] BATTLEGROUND BONUS EVENT

While this event is active, random Battlegrounds will award Honor at an increased rate. Glory awaits in the fields of battle!

Darkmoon Faire

[JANUARY 7—13] DARKMOON FAIRE

Meet Silas Darkmoon and his troupe, play games that test mind and nerve, and behold exotic sights from the four corners of Azeroth…and beyond!

Legion Dungeon Event

[JANUARY 9—16] LEGION DUNGEON EVENT

While this event is active, the final boss of each Legion dungeon awards an extra item when defeated.

PvP Brawl: Shado-Pan Showdown

[JANUARY 9–16] PVP BRAWL: SHADO-PAN SHOWDOWN

Step into Tiger’s Peak Arena and get ready for the Shadow-Pan Showdown. You’ll race for control of a center control point to activate one of two bosses. The first to kill the other team’s boss wins!

Raid Finder Wing 4 Opens

[JANUARY 16] ANTORUS, THE BURNING THRONE RAID FINDER WING 4 OPENS

Players may now use the Raid Finder to access the final section of Antorus, the Burning Throne: Seat of the Pantheon.

Call of the Scarab

[JANUARY 21—23] CALL OF THE SCARAB

On this date, the Scarab Gong was rung, opening the gates of Ahn’Qiraj. Represent your faction by gathering supplies or by slaying Twilight and Qiraji forces. The winning faction gets to fly their banner next to the Scarab Gong for the rest of the year!

Burning Crusade Timewalking Dungeon Event

[JANUARY 23–30] BURNING CRUSADE TIMEWALKING DUNGEON EVENT

While this event Is active, players level 71 or higher may access a special Timewalking Dungeon Finder queue, which scales players and their items down to revisit past dungeons from The Burning Crusade expansion. While Timewalking, bosses will yield loot appropriate for a player’s regular level. During Burning Crusade Timewalking, you may assemble a raid group of between 10 and 3- players, travel to Shattrath City in Outland, and speak with Vormu to access a Timewalking version of the Black Temple raid.

PvP Brawl: Deepwind Dunk

[JANUARY 23–30] PVP BRAWL: DEEPWIND DUNK

Can you even dunk? If you want to win this brawl, you’re going to need to work on your skills because Dunkball has come to Pandaria. You’ll race to claim balls from the map’s center, or northern, or southern mines, take them to your enemy’s base, and then go for a magnificent long range shot or go all in for the dunk.

Arena Skirmish Bonus Event

[JANUARY 30–FEBRUARY 6] ARENA SKIRMISH BONUS EVENT

While this event is active, Arena Skirmishes will award Honor at an increased rate. Will you answer the call to battle?

Kirin Tor Tavern Crawl

[JANUARY 31] KIRIN TOR TAVERN CRAWL

The mages of Azeroth like to relax, too. Hop into a portal at your local watering hole and join the Tavern Crawl!

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3 hours ago, Stan said:
[JANUARY 31] KIRIN TOR TAVERN CRAWL

While this event is active, Arena Skirmishes will award Honor at an increased rate. Will you answer the call to battle?

Nice overview of events. Other than last one it is perfect

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Oh my, that picture for the Legion Dungeon Event is so fitting. Nobody cared for the big snake head because the real danger were those pesky seagulls :-)

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