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Delves: change history

64 changes across 6 patches (Mar 2, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for World of Warcraft (Retail), back to Feb 25, 2026.
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  1. WoW Retail Hotfixes: October 6, 2026Adjust 11Fix 17Official notes ↗
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    In the Shadow Enclave delve variant "Infiltrate and Ameliorate", Oddball "Ingredient" now teleport to one of several points in the play space if dropped into the pit.
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    In the Shadow Enclave delve variant "Infiltrate and Ameliorate", Oddball "Ingredient" now teleport to one of several points in the play space if dropped into the pit.
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    Fixed issue where Valeera becomes unable to change talents and gain abilities after a faction change. Players experiencing this will need to enter a delve on the affected character, then leave the delve, and then log out to correct the issue.
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    Fixed issue where Valeera becomes unable to change talents and gain abilities after a faction change. Players experiencing this will need to enter a delve on the affected character, then leave the delve, and then log out to correct the issue.
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    Fixed an issue where Domanaar Enforcer's could Devour an already dead corpse.
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    Fixed an issue where Domanaar Enforcer's could Devour an already dead corpse.
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    Explorer's League Supplies and the Abandoned Restoration Stone will now appear in the Twilight Crypts delve variant "Loosed Loa."
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    Explorer's League Supplies and the Abandoned Restoration Stone will now appear in the Twilight Crypts delve variant "Loosed Loa."
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    Fixed an issue that prevented Bountiful Coffers from rewarding Zul'jarra's Forces reputation.
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    Fixed an issue that prevented Bountiful Coffers from rewarding Zul'jarra's Forces reputation.
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    Trinkets no longer drop as abundantly in Delves.
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    Trinkets no longer drop as abundantly in Delves.
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    Gnarldor Isle
    Minchi has been hitting the books and now requires adventurers to help him investigate only 4 bone piles (was 6) in the Minchi's Osseous Adventure story.
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    Minchi has been hitting the books and now requires adventurers to help him investigate only 4 bone piles (was 6) in the Minchi's Osseous Adventure story.
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    Fixed an issue that caused Mislaid Curiosities to not spawn in The Darkway variant Eggsplosive Growth.
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    Fixed an issue that caused Mislaid Curiosities to not spawn in The Darkway variant Eggsplosive Growth.
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    Fixed a bug that could cause the Undergraduates in the Infiltrator Garand encounter to spawn in unintended locations.
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    Fixed a bug that could cause the Undergraduates in the Infiltrator Garand encounter to spawn in unintended locations.
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    Fixed an issue causing Gnok to cast Ejecting Decay while moving, and Upheaval no longer targets pets.
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    Fixed an issue causing Gnok to cast Ejecting Decay while moving, and Upheaval no longer targets pets.
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    Fixed an issue where Valeera could no longer gain experience from mislaid curiosities.
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    Fixed an issue where Valeera could no longer gain experience from mislaid curiosities.
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    Phantasmal Spore Toxin and Frostheart Venom will now properly be removed when leaving the delve.
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    Phantasmal Spore Toxin and Frostheart Venom will now properly be removed when leaving the delve.
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    Illusory Deceit no longer incorrectly scales the number of Twilight Illusions based on the number of players during Infiltrator Gulkat's encounter in The Darkway.
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    Illusory Deceit no longer incorrectly scales the number of Twilight Illusions based on the number of players during Infiltrator Gulkat's encounter in The Darkway.
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    Players may now only pick up and carry one Oddball Ingredient at a time.
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    Players may now only pick up and carry one Oddball Ingredient at a time.
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    Fixed an issue where if Azta'rec killed a player it would display that Zek'vir has burrowed away and did not drop loot.
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    Fixed an issue where if Azta'rec killed a player it would display that Zek'vir has burrowed away and did not drop loot.
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    Fixed an issue where the "Seasonal Refresher: Midnight" quest could not be completed.
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    Fixed an issue where the "Seasonal Refresher: Midnight" quest could not be completed.
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    Fasten from Engorged Gnarlticks on Gnarldor Isle should now be removed properly when leaving a delve.
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    Fasten from Engorged Gnarlticks on Gnarldor Isle should now be removed properly when leaving a delve.
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    The initial Ancient Golem in the Game Night variant of the Ring of Glory delve no longer attacks before being activated.
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    The initial Ancient Golem in the Game Night variant of the Ring of Glory delve no longer attacks before being activated.
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    "Delve into the Earth" should no longer be blocked if selecting a combat roll for Brann failed to advance the quest while outside a delve.
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    "Delve into the Earth" should no longer be blocked if selecting a combat roll for Brann failed to advance the quest while outside a delve.
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    Fixed an issue where Dundun's Favor would prevent Mislaid Curiosities from being looted by more than one party member.
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    Fixed an issue where Dundun's Favor would prevent Mislaid Curiosities from being looted by more than one party member.
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    In Delves, Ula'tek's Amphisbaena Writhing Strike poison can only get one aura at a time. Damage reduced 25%, and the cooldown on Writhing Strike increased.
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    In Delves, Ula'tek's Amphisbaena Writhing Strike poison can only get one aura at a time. Damage reduced 25%, and the cooldown on Writhing Strike increased.
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    Fixed an issue causing Corrosive Bilespear to not proc at higher ranks.
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    Fixed an issue causing Corrosive Bilespear to not proc at higher ranks.
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    Fixed an issue where Gorgoneion Gaze would not trigger.
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    Fixed an issue where Gorgoneion Gaze would not trigger.
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    Fixed an issue where Ula'tek's Gift would not deal damage.
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    Fixed an issue where Ula'tek's Gift would not deal damage.
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    Fixed an issue where Ula'tek's Gift would not apply more stacks while poisoned.
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    Fixed an issue where Ula'tek's Gift would not apply more stacks while poisoned.
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    Fixed an issue where the Delve Shadowguard Point: Shadowguard Survivor would not grant Great Vault credit upon completion.
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    Fixed an issue where the Delve Shadowguard Point: Shadowguard Survivor would not grant Great Vault credit upon completion.
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    Fixed a bug causing Ritual Sites to appear to grant Great Vault rewards that were inconsistent with the available Tiers. Next week, the Great Vault will reward the intended tiers 1-6 for week 1 activities.
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    Fixed a bug causing Ritual Sites to appear to grant Great Vault rewards that were inconsistent with the available Tiers. Next week, the Great Vault will reward the intended tiers 1-6 for week 1 activities.
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    Fixed an issue with the Corrosive Codex that caused Corrosive Powers unlocked on one character to not show up as available options in the Corrosive Codex for other characters.
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    Fixed an issue with the Corrosive Codex that caused Corrosive Powers unlocked on one character to not show up as available options in the Corrosive Codex for other characters.
  2. WoW Retail: Curse of Ula'tek Content Update Notes (Aug 6, 2026)New 1Official notes ↗
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    Three new Delves arrive: the Ring of Glory, Gnarldor Isle and the Venomfall Deeps Nemesis Delve. Bountiful Delves return with Season 2 on August 18, when players can push beyond Tier 7.
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    Take on three new Delves with one of these as a new Nemesis Delve. You'll step into The Ring of Glory, Gnarldor Isle, and the Venomfall Deeps Nemesis Delve for new rewards (and a little glory). With the start of Midnight Season 2 on August 18, Bountiful Delves become available and players will be able to push into the upper tiers to challenge themselves beyond Tier 7 and face the new Nemesis boss.
  3. WoW Retail Hotfixes: July 28, 2026Adjust 2Official notes ↗
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    When tank Valeera is accompanied by a healer, she now takes significantly less damage, scaling from 45% less damage at Tier 1 to 29% less damage at Tier 11.
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    When tank Valeera is accompanied by a healer, she now takes significantly less damage, scaling from 45% less damage at Tier 1 to 29% less damage at Tier 11.
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    The Excavation Site 9 and Sidestreet Sluice delves should be reliably displaying the correct names again.
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    The Excavation Site 9 and Sidestreet Sluice delves should be reliably displaying the correct names again.
  4. WoW Retail Hotfixes: June 12, 2026Adjust 6Fix 1Official notes ↗
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    Valeera will no longer ignore Vile Cursed Toads when they attack you in a delve.
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    Valeera will no longer ignore Vile Cursed Toads when they attack you in a delve.
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    Light spores in Sunkiller Sanctum should no longer interrupt channeled spells.
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    Light spores in Sunkiller Sanctum should no longer interrupt channeled spells.
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    The Darkway
    Corrupted Leyline will no longer sometimes continue to cast Detected! after it's out of range.
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    Corrupted Leyline will no longer sometimes continue to cast Detected! after it's out of range.
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    The Shadow Enclave
    Fixed an issue where characters could lose the ability to strafe after picking up a mirror.
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    Fixed an issue where characters could lose the ability to strafe after picking up a mirror.
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    Valeera is no longer unwilling to attack Poison Dart Frog or Giant Cursed Bullfrog.
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    Valeera is no longer unwilling to attack Poison Dart Frog or Giant Cursed Bullfrog.
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    Atal'Aman
    Adjusted the placement of several out-of-range Sanctified Banners in two story variants.
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    Adjusted the placement of several out-of-range Sanctified Banners in two story variants.
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    The Darkway
    The Corrupted Leyline will no longer sometimes continue to cast Detected! after being out of its range.
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    The Corrupted Leyline will no longer sometimes continue to cast Detected! after being out of its range.
  5. WoW Retail Hotfixes: April 17, 2026Adjust 14Fix 11Official notes ↗
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    Reaching Midnight Season 1 Delver's Journey Rank 10 will now properly reward the Void Breacher title.
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    Reaching Midnight Season 1 Delver's Journey Rank 10 will now properly reward the Void Breacher title.
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    Valeera now speaks less frequently in Delves.
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    Valeera now speaks less frequently in Delves.
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    Consecrated Chalice stacks of Hope will no longer fall off outside of combat.
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    Consecrated Chalice stacks of Hope will no longer fall off outside of combat.
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    Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause Valeera to take increased damage in Gulf of Memory.
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    Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause Valeera to take increased damage in Gulf of Memory.
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    Sunkiller Sanctum
    Characters will no longer be teleported outside of the delve if they die after defeating the boss.
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    Characters will no longer be teleported outside of the delve if they die after defeating the boss.
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    Fixed an issue where Restored Coffer Keys purchased from Naleidea Rivergleam were not being added to your currency.
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    Fixed an issue where Restored Coffer Keys purchased from Naleidea Rivergleam were not being added to your currency.
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    Atal'Aman · Spiritflayer Jin'Ma
    Claimed Spirit now has a maximum stack count.
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    Claimed Spirit now has a maximum stack count.
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    Fixed an issue where damage-dealing Valeera was causing pets and guardians to be considered more valuable targets than the player(s).
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    Fixed an issue where damage-dealing Valeera was causing pets and guardians to be considered more valuable targets than the player(s).
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    Additional Twilight Material now drops from enemies in The Shadow Enclave during the Shadowy Supplies story variant.
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    Additional Twilight Material now drops from enemies in The Shadow Enclave during the Shadowy Supplies story variant.
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    Fixed an issue where enemies that died while in combat would not count towards removing the curse of Sealed Chaos Urn, if the killing blow was not dealt by the player.
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    Fixed an issue where enemies that died while in combat would not count towards removing the curse of Sealed Chaos Urn, if the killing blow was not dealt by the player.
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    The Gulf of Memory
    Fixed a bug where Lumenia's Light Bound Rutaani was changing fixate targets.
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    Fixed a bug where Lumenia's Light Bound Rutaani was changing fixate targets.
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    Sunkiller Sanctum
    Groups of Nullaeus' Minions can no longer spawn behind Esuritus.
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    Groups of Nullaeus' Minions can no longer spawn behind Esuritus.
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    Twilight Crypts
    Fixed an issue causing Valeera to do substantially less damage than expected while fighting Blademaster Darza.
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    Fixed an issue causing Valeera to do substantially less damage than expected while fighting Blademaster Darza.
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    Fixed a bug where Nullaeus could cast Emptiness of the Void more often than it should.
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    Fixed a bug where Nullaeus could cast Emptiness of the Void more often than it should.
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    Fixed an issue causing Enraged Ultradon, Wrathshell Consumptor, and Lord Antenorian's Shadow Orb health and damage scaling to be disproportionate for larger player groups.
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    Fixed an issue causing Enraged Ultradon, Wrathshell Consumptor, and Lord Antenorian's Shadow Orb health and damage scaling to be disproportionate for larger player groups.
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    Some of the most dangerous creatures in delves have had their abilities adjusted.
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    Some of the most dangerous creatures in delves have had their abilities adjusted.
    • Wrathshell Consumptors' Shale Bombardment now gives you more time to avoid its damage.
    • Barbtooth Bloodtrackers now cast Rupturing Bite less frequently and it can no longer stack beyond three.
    • Stumpspreader's Lightbloom Beam has a slightly longer cast-time and deals reduced damage.
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    Shadow Enclave
    SuperLux Focusing Mirrors can no longer be carried while stealthed or invisible. They're just too shiny.
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    SuperLux Focusing Mirrors can no longer be carried while stealthed or invisible. They're just too shiny.
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    Fixed a bug where Valeera was taking more damage than desired as a tank in lower tier delves.
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    Fixed a bug where Valeera was taking more damage than desired as a tank in lower tier delves.
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    Fixed a bug where Valeera could sometime consume healing orbs.
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    Fixed a bug where Valeera could sometime consume healing orbs.
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    Atal'Aman
    Nemesis Pack should no longer spawn outside the playable area.
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    Nemesis Pack should no longer spawn outside the playable area.
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    Collegiate Calamity
    Hydrangea's Exposing Bolt now causes a debuff of 1% per stack (was 5%) and can reach a maximum of 99 stacks (was a max of 20).
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    Hydrangea's Exposing Bolt now causes a debuff of 1% per stack (was 5%) and can reach a maximum of 99 stacks (was a max of 20).
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    The Grudge Pit
    Fixed issue where Valeera was not damaging Furious Spectators.
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    Fixed issue where Valeera was not damaging Furious Spectators.
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    Enraged Ultradon's Blood Frenzy can now be dispelled.
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    Enraged Ultradon's Blood Frenzy can now be dispelled.
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    Companions will now gather the correct materials in delves.
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    Companions will now gather the correct materials in delves.
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    Valeera's maximum level is 45 until Midnight Season 1 starts.
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    Valeera's maximum level is 45 until Midnight Season 1 starts.
  6. WoW Retail: Midnight Content Update Notes (Mar 2, 2026)New 1Official notes ↗
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    Ten new Delves and one new seasonal Nemesis Delve arrive, with the legendary blood elf rogue Valeera Sanguinar as a new companion.
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    Take on new challenges through ten new Delves and one new seasonal Nemesis Delve alongside a new NPC companion—legendary blood elf rogue Valeera Sanguinar.

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