Arathi Basin, Higher Honor Ranks, and Battleground Weekends Live Now on Classic Anniversary Realms!

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Arathi Basin and two other PvP-focused updates have arrived on Classic Anniversary realms! In addition to the new battleground there’s also Honor rewards going all the way up to rank 14, as well as bonus weekends!


The WoW Classic 20th Anniversary realms Phase 3 update includes the addition of the Blackwing Lair raid, new Reputation rewards, new Class quests, and more!

Release Timetable:

  • March 20: Phase 3, including Blackwing Lair raid, Level 50 Class Quests, Warsong Gulch Reputation lists, Eternal Quintessence, and Darkmoon Faire
  • April 3: PvP Honor Rank 11 cap removed, Arathi Basin Battleground opens, and Battleground Bonus Weekends

Arriving on April 3

On April 3, two weeks after the launch of Phase 3, the PvP Honor Rank 11 cap will be removed, giving access to titles and awards for ranking up to 14. The gates of Arathi Basin will open for a 15 vs.15 resource battle, and more opportunities for Honor and Rewards can be had during Battleground holiday weekends.

Get Ready for Arathi Basin

Players: 15 vs.15
Level Range:20+
Capture Points: Farm, Mine, Blacksmith, Lumber Mill, and Stables
Resources Needed to Win: 2000

Battleground Holidays: More Honor and Rewards

Every weekend from Thursday night at midnight until early Tuesday morning, performing objectives in the featured battleground gains increased Honor and Faction rewards. Battleground holidays are on a weekly rotation cycle, starting the weekend of April 4 with Arathi Basin. Seek out the emissary in major cities to get the objective for the featured battleground to kick off your battle weekend.


We look forward to seeing how you fare in Phase 3 of WoW Classic: 20th Anniversary Edition.

See you in Azeroth!