Patch 8.1

Tidalcore is a newer crafting material that started dropping in Battle for Azeroth dungeons.

As Mythic and LFR modes for Battle of Dazar'alor open up, we have also received the first balance pass of the raid.

So, season 2 of Battle for Azeroth opens on Tuesday alongside Battle of Dazar'alor, and with it comes many of the Azerite changes from patch 8.1.

One of the side effects that came with the new Titan Residuum system in patch 8.1 last month was that it could be acquired from any piece of gear, including that not of your own armor type.

Patch 8.1 is long since live, but the Battle for Dazar'alor raid didn't come with it.

A tiny change in patch 8.1 may have escaped people's notice: the removal of many city portals from the Shrines in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.

After viewing the Lost Honor cinematic at BlizzCon 2018, it was clear that Saurfang's tale was far from over -- Horde players can now follow that story forward.

If you logged in when patch 8.1 went live and noticed that Artifact Knowledge hadn't gone up like it has since Battle for Azeroth launched, you're not alone --and it's not a bug or a mistake.

Patch 8.1 unlocked Paragon reputation and introduced a host of new rewards for those that continue to earn reputation beyond Exalted.

It's patch day, and Blizzard has released the full list of patch notes for Tides of Vengeance, the first major content patch for Battle for Azeroth.