Mythic+ Dungeon Updates Ahead of Season 2: Changes and Testing Insights

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With The War Within Season 2 on the horizon, Blizzard continues testing Mythic+ dungeons on the PTR. The latest test period runs from January 21st to January 28th, focusing on key Legacy dungeons, including Mechagon: Workshop, Theater of Pain, and THE MOTHERLODE!!

The devs are primarily reviewing combat pacing and tank busters in legacy dungeons in this week’s 11.1 PTR build. The latest tuning pass can be found below.


The War Within Season 2 dungeon continues on PTR today. The test period starts on Tuesday January 21st at 10:00 PDT (13:00 EDT, 20:00 CEST), and ends Tuesday January 28th at 10:00 PDT (13:00 EDT, 20:00 CEST). Please note that the test period may be adjusted in the event of technical difficulties.

This week testing is focused on the Season 2 Legacy dungeons:

  • Mechagon: Workshop
  • Theater of Pain
  • The MOTHERLODE!!

We are continuing to review combat pacing and tank busters in our legacy dungeons, as well as looking to modernize these dungeons where appropriate.

Operation Mechagon: Workshop
• The Tussle Tonks encounter has been updated.
• Waste Processing Unit no longer casts Process Waste.
• Junkyard D.0.G. no longer uses Metallic Jaws.
• Workshop Defender no longer uses Chainblade.

Theater of Pain
• The Affront of Challengers encounter has been updated.
• The Kul’tharok encounter has been updated.
• Putrid Butcher no longer uses Chop.
• Ossified Conscript no longer uses Cruel Slash.
• Maniacal Soulbinder no longer uses Soul Corruption.

The MOTHERLODE!!
• The Azerokk encounter has been updated.
• Azerite Extractor no longer uses Power Through.
• Weapon Tester no longer casts Force Cannon.
• Shale Biter no longer uses Shale Spit.
• Venture Co. Earthshaper no longer uses Earth Shield.
• Addled Thug no longer uses Clothesline and Knuckle Duster.
• Venture Co. Skyscorcher removed in the V.M.Z.

During the test period you’ll be able to acquire and customize Mythic Keystones by talking to the Keystone Vendor in Stormwind or Orgrimmar, and the nearby Dungeon Teleports NPC will assist you with transportation.

We look forward to hearing your feedback!