Wow Patch 6.2 Ptr

In this week’s Arcane Sanctum, we interrupt our look at Blackrock Foundry for an important announcement. Patch 6.2 is on the PTR and that means we have our first look at what the future holds for mages! First, let’s get this out of the way and just pull off the band-aid: these patch notes contain the sad news that Amplify Magic is going away. Some of you may find this sadder news than others. When I first read the patch notes, my immediate reaction was dismay. I’ve always enjoyed bringing utility to my raid. I liked having a cooldown I could use for the benefit of all. Unfortunately, it seems that Amplify Magic was just a little too beneficial.

Professions now has a lengthy section of its own, detailing changes to upgrade items, crafting material changes, and for Jewelcrafters, some delightful news -- the addition of an Immaculate tier of epic-quality gems that provide +75 bonus to a given stat.

Raid testing for Hellfire Citadel is off to an immediate start -- testing for Heroic Iron Reaver begins tomorrow, April 17. With PTR raid testing, bosses are only available for a limited window of time, so be sure to clear your schedule if you'd like to try this one out.

The patch notes for World of Warcraft's latest installment have gotten some additional polish on the test realms tonight.