Summary:
WoW Midnight Gold Patch 12.2, also known as Eclipse, is set to introduce a large collection of new content and system changes. Players can explore the Mantle Vault, enter Thraegar's Stand, fight a new Gearhold lair boss, experience Mythic+ Season 3, tackle new Delves and Preys, and gain more transmog freedom. The update will also add the Calibration Chamber and continue the Midnight story toward its next major confrontation.
1. Explore the Mantle Vault
The Mantle Vault will become the main new zone in Patch 12.2. This ancient Titan structure lies deep beneath Azeroth and plays an important role in the ongoing conflict involving the Void and the Devouring Host.
Players can expect campaign quests, side quests, rares, treasures and environmental secrets. The zone will feature massive Titan architecture and new underground inhabitants, including the Crystallized Earthen, kobolds, drogbar and troggs.
2. Enter Thraegar's Stand
Thraegar's Stand is the new dungeon connected to the Mantle Vault. It will join the Mythic+ pool during Season 3 alongside several returning dungeons.
The Season 3 rotation includes Thraegar's Stand, Underrot, Iron Docks, Sanguine Depths, The Stonecore, Uldaman:Legacy of Tyr, Magister's Terrace and Maisara Caverns. Uldaman will also receive an adjustment, with one encounter removed.
3. Fight Noctinaxx in Gearhold
Season 3 will introduce a new one-boss lair encounter in Gearhold. Noctinaxx, a giant Azerite bat, will provide another challenging activity for geared characters.
The encounter is expected to have difficulty around the level of an early Mythic raid boss. Azerite will also play a role in the encounter and broader gameplay during Patch 12.2.
4. Mythic+ Season 3 Changes
Mythic+ players will see an important change to achievement calculations. The new top 5% achievement and the existing top 1% achievement will be calculated within individual specializations rather than comparing every specialization together.
The top 0.1% ranking will remain an overall ranking. This change gives players who prefer different specializations another way to compete for high-ranking achievements without relying entirely on the broader Mythic+ meta.
5. New Delves and Prey Content
Patch 12.2 will continue expanding Delves and Preys. Valeera will receive new curios and can progress to level 100, while Astalor Bloodsworn becomes a major nemesis connected to the Delve system.
Players can also expect a new Prey difficulty for those looking for more challenging open-world encounters.
6. Expanded Transmog and Character Testing
One of the biggest quality-of-life changes is the removal of traditional armor-type restrictions for transmog. Players will be able to use appearances across cloth, leather, mail and plate categories.
Weapon-type and class restrictions will remain. The Calibration Chamber will also provide a dedicated environment for testing builds, rotations and damage. Potential testing tools include cooldown resets, temporary buffs, consumables and different combat setups.
7. Wrath of the Lich King Remix
The WoW Midnight Gold for sale roadmap also includes a Wrath of the Lich King Remix event planned for the summer. This gives players another opportunity to revisit Northrend while the broader World Soul Saga continues.
Overall, Patch 12.2 is shaping up as a substantial Midnight update. The Mantle Vault, new dungeon, Gearhold encounter, Mythic+ changes, expanded Delves, flexible transmog and Calibration Chamber will provide several new ways to play while the Midnight storyline moves toward its next major stage.
