Blizzard announced that crafted gear in World of Warcraft War Within Season 1 will cap at 636 item level (Myth 5/6). The item level cap will be only three levels lower than the myth pieces and at a maximum power similar to Dragonflight’s. Blizzard previously announced that the pre-expansion content for The War Within would be live.
World of Warcraft announced that the item level cap for crafted gear in The War Within will be 636. Blizzard previously announced the Myth gear upgrade track from four levels to six in the first part of the World Saga trilogy. The developer implied the first season of The War Within will not be far behind the Myth pieces upgrade.
World of Warcraft confirms the War Within’s crafted gear cap
Blizzard Entertainment, World of Warcraft developer, confirmed the item level cap for crafted gear for The War Within. Blizzard reportedly continues to develop the key strengths of World of Warcraft within the game. The video game company is also said to be preparing for the Worldsoul Saga, a three-part series that will decide Azeroth’s fate and celebrate World of Warcraft’s twenty years of storytelling.
The War Within reportedly continues to improve its fan-favorite features while developing World of Warcraft’s key features. It is set for release on August 26, 2024, and is said to involve an underground adventure to the continent of Khaz Algar.
Blizzard announced late last year at BlizzCon 2023 that it would release three expansions for the upcoming Worldsoul saga: The War Within, Midnight, and The Last Titan.
When it comes to WoW’s storytelling, we ain’t screwin’ around. We are playing for all the marbles. We are working to establish a thundering heartbeat for this franchise.”
-Chris Metzen, Senior Vice President Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment confirmed the item level cap for crafted gear on World of Warcraft’s official website. Gamers believe that crafting will be vital in The War Within, and the recently announced item level cap can accommodate the myth track expansion that allows more gear progression.
WoW retains the endgame experience of Dragonflight
Gamers raised concerns after the developer announced the myth track expansion earlier this year. They feared the crafted gear would lag and become trivial in the first expansion of the WoW: Worldsoul Saga trilogy.
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However, the recent announcement reportedly eased the players’ tensions by increasing the crafted gear’s item level. The cap positions War Within at upgrade level 5/6, just a level behind the maximum myth gear upgrade track.
World of Warcraft gamers will reportedly enjoy the changes in Dragonflight, as Blizzard was reluctant to alter the World of Warcraft professions in The War Within. The developer specified that the revamps made in Dragonflight would remain in The War Within.
Blizzard added that the only change would be the introduction of Concentration, a revamp of Inspiration, in favor of a new system.