Mists of Pandaria Classic Development Notes - Updated May 22

Welcome to the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta test! Thank you so much for joining us.

Throughout this Beta test, we’ll release additional content and features, collect your bug reports, deploy bug fixes and improvements, and run special testing events (including raids). Please keep an eye on this thread for information and updates.

For our first week of Beta, our test focuses will be on the following Level 1-85 content:

  • Wandering Isle (Pandaren starting area)
  • Monk Class
  • Theramore’s Fall Scenario (Level 85 version)

Level 85 MoP character templates are available, and you can also copy your live characters from Cataclysm Classic.

The following major features will not be available this week, but will be arriving soon:

  • Level 85-90 content
  • The Pandaria continent (note: Monks will still be able to train in Peak of Serenity)
  • Pet Battles
  • Battle Grounds
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We appreciate your testing and bug reports from Week 1 (especially all of your efforts breaking into Pandaria!).

For our second week of Beta, it’s time to officially enter the legendary land of Pandaria. Our test focus will be on the Pandaria leveling experience, with level 90 now unlocked.

  • Zones: Jade Forest, Valley of the Four Winds, Krasarang Wilds, Kun’Lai Summit, The Veiled Stair, Townlong Steppes, and Dread Wastes
  • Dungeons: All Normal and Heroic Mists of Pandaria dungeons are available
  • Player Farms
  • Black Market Auction House

Level 85 MoP character templates are available, and you can also copy your live characters from Cataclysm Classic.

Please note: The following major features will not be available this week, but will be arriving soon:

  • Vale of Eternal Blossoms
  • Pet Battles
  • Battle Grounds
  • Challenge Mode Dungeons
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Welcome back to the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta!

Throughout this Beta test period, we’ll be releasing additional content and features weekly, collecting your bug reports, deploying bug fixes and improvements, and running special testing events–including raids. Please keep an eye on this thread for information and updates.

For our third week of Beta, it’s time to return to the original version of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. For the first time since Garrosh Hellscream found the Heart of Y’Shaarj and tainted the Vale in 5.4, we’ll have the chance to enter the uncorrupted, healthy version of the Vale once more.

Additionally, the Dread Wastes zone is now playable thanks to your feedback and bug reports from Beta Week 2.

Now available for testing:

  • Zones: Vale of Eternal Blossoms and Dread Wastes.
  • Dungeons: All Normal and Heroic Mists of Pandaria dungeons

Level 85 Mists of Pandaria character templates are available, and you can also copy your live characters from Cataclysm Classic.

Please note that the following major features will not be available this week, but will be arriving soon:

  • Pet Battles
  • Battle Grounds
  • Challenge Mode Dungeons

For our fourth week of Beta, it’s time to uncover the mysteries of the Mogu in the first MoP Raid: Mogu’shan Vaults.

Testers can also begin the journey towards becoming a legendary Tamer, as Pet Battles are now added to the Beta.

Raid: Mogu’shan Vaults.

Level 85 Mists of Pandaria character templates are available, and you can also copy your live characters from Cataclysm Classic.

Please note that the following major features will not be available this week, but will be arriving soon:

  • Battle Grounds
  • Challenge Mode Dungeons

Raid Test - Friday, May 16 through Monday, May 19.

  • The Mogu’shan Vaults raid will begin at 1:00 p.m. PDT on May 16, and end at 10:00 a.m. on May 19.
  • New level 90 template characters will be available for the raid, with iLvl 463 gear.
  • Vendors are available in the following locations:
    • Shrine of Two Moons - The Golden Terrace
    • Shrine of Seven Stars - The Summer Terrace
    • Orgrimmar - Valley of Strength
    • Stormwind - Trade District
  • Vendors include:
    • Instructaur, to teach you max-level professions.
    • Flaskataur, for all of your flask, potion, enchant, and gem needs.
    • Glyphtaur, to acquire your glyphs.
    • Dungeontaur, to acquire Heroic Pandaria dungeon loot (including rare and epic pieces) and reputation tokens for the major Pandaria factions.
    • Donjon Rade, to teleport you to the raid.
  • Note: If you’re on a level 90 template that can’t learn a second profession, please go to Instructaur and select ‘Jewelcrafting’. This will allow you to unlearn all of your professions and choose your own.

Pet Battles

  • To begin, find a trainer in any of the small cities near the racial capitals, or Audrey Burnhep in Stormwind, or Varzok in Orgrimmar
  • Interact with them and select to train.
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Today we’ve updated the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta. Now available for testing:

  • Challenge Mode Dungeons
  • Battlegrounds: Temple of Kotmogu and Silvershard Mines
  • New PvP Season
  • Dual Specializations

Level 85 Mists of Pandaria character templates are available, and you can also copy your live characters from Cataclysm Classic.

Challenge Mode Dungeons

  • To begin, use a level 90 character.
  • Set your Dungeon Difficulty to Challenge Mode.
  • Create a group with 4 other friends who are ready for the challenge.
  • Go to Nexus Lord Donjon Rade in one of the following locations, and have every member of the party talk to him:
    • Shrine of Two Moons - The Golden Terrace
    • Shrine of Seven Stars - The Summer Terrace
    • Orgrimmar - Valley of Strength
    • Stormwind - Trade District
  • Select a Challenge Mode Dungeon to be sent to.
  • One inside the dungeon, click on the Challenger’s Orb to start the Challenge Mode run.
  • Note: Mogu’Shan Palace is not currently available for Challenge Mode.

PvP Season

  • We’ve initiated the test PvP season.
  • You’ll be able to compete for a rank and season rewards on the Beta, which will be distributed after the Beta season is closed.
    • Rank and rewards will only apply to Beta characters.

Brawl with the Blues - Tuesday, May 27

  • With the introduction of two new battlegrounds, it’s time for a Brawl with the Blues Event.
  • Please join us 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PDT on May 27.
  • You can queue for Temple of Kotmogu or SIlvershard Mines directly or via the random queue.
    • These will be the only the battlegrounds available in the Random Queue.
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