Pre-Patch for Wrath of the Lich King on Onyxia
Greetings Warmane community,
We are excited to announce information regarding our upcoming transition between TBC and WoTLK for Onyxia.
Wrath of the Lich King – Pre-Patch Timeline
The frozen winds from Northrend are stirring once more. The march of the Scourge begins, and your preparation time is running out.
Here’s everything you need to know leading up to the Wrath of the Lich King launch.
Timeline
Dec 21th – 19:00 (Sunday)
Season 4 EndsThe final battles of the Burning Crusade conclude. Wrap up your matches and claim your last rewards before the arenas fall silent.
December 22th – ~10:00 (Monday)
Pre-Patch Launch (Death Knights Arrive)The Death Knights of Acherus rise. Create your first hero of darkness and begin your path toward redemption.
January 10th – 15:00 (Saturday)
Wrath of the Lich King Content UnlocksJourney north to the frozen continent of Northrend. The level cap increases to 80, and the war against the Scourge truly begins.
January 17th - 15:00 (Saturday)
Arena Season 5 Begins & Phase 1 Content UnlocksThe next era of competition starts. Tier 7 raids open their gates, and players will test their strength in Naxxramas, the Eye of Eternity, and the Obsidian Sanctum.
Arena Season 4 will conclude December 21th at 19:00 server time, and Season 5 will begin on January 17, 2026.
There will be no downtime; content unlocks at the time above. Prepare yourselves for the final trials, raids, and rewards.
Battlegroup II: Season 4 Rewards and Rules
Eligibility requirements (you WILL NOT receive rewards if any of the following apply):
- Personal rating is not within 150 of your team rating.
- You have less than 70% of the team’s games played.
- Extreme MMR dropping, win-trading, or exploiting. Violations may lead to team disbanding, disqualification, and possible account disciplinary action.
- Season end info: Arena points will be wiped at the release of WoTLK content.
Season 3 Rewards
2v2 Bracket
- Rank 1: Brutal Gladiator title + Brutal Nether Drake mount
- Ranks 2-5: Gladiator title
- Top 0.5%: Duelist title
- Top 3%: Rival title
- Top 10%: Challenger title
3v3 Bracket
- Rank 1: Brutal Gladiator title + Brutal Nether Drake + 150 coins per qualifying member
- Ranks 2-5: Gladiator title + 50 coins per qualifying member
- Top 3%: Duelist title
- Top 10%: Rival title
Solo Queue
- Rank 1:Brutal Gladiator title + Brutal Nether Drake
- Rank 1 of each class: Supreme title
- Top 1% of top 30% (rating above 1600): Gladiator title
- Top 10% of top 30% (rating above 1600): Warbringer title
- Top 30% (rating above 1600): Plainsrunner title
Kind regards,
Warmane
Answering questions:
- What will happen to Blackrock TBC realm?
It will be merged with Blackrock WotLK like it was when Frostmourne was around. Players can choose a battlegroup on character creation (permanent Season 8 or progression).
- Will honor be wiped out on pre-patch just like TBC?
Honor will be wiped on pre-patch launch.
- Will Death Knights have a realm first 70?
No.
- Will x5 be applied in pre-patch to power level through level 1-70?
The 60-70 leveling range will go to x5 and 70-80 will be x3, like we did when TBC launched (1-60 x5, 60-70 x3).
- Will you consider not nerfing content?
We are using WotLK retail values, Onyxia caters to casuals.
- Inscription will be launching at pre-patch?
Probably.
- S4 gear for honor: If/when will this happen?
No, Season 4 prices will remain active until Season 5 starts.
- When does dual talent price increase?
At pre-patch.
- When Arena points will reset?
They will reset on character level up and will remain to do so.
