Incoming changes in this hotfix will address a few issues and help to balance Minis and Talents. Please note that these changes were being implemented prior to the PvP crash and matchmaking issues being discovered. We appreciate everyone's patience and understand how frustrating it is not to be able to play PvP right now. We are working to get fixes out as soon as possible.

PvP

Rocket Tower

• Rocket Tower's damage is now Siege damage.

Treasure Chests

• Inactive Chests should no longer be attackable with Spells during the beginning of a match, as intended.

Leaders

Emperor Thaurissan

• Thaurissan should now properly display the Tank trait, as intended.

Troops

Chimaera

• Health has been increased to 460, from 450.

S.A.F.E. Pilot

• Initial crash explosion damage has been reduced to 220, from 250.

Talents

Quilboar: Bristleback

• A 0.5 second delay has been added between procs on the same target.

S.A.F.E. Pilot: Cloaking Device

• Ambush has been removed. There will no longer be a damage multiplier when attacking from stealth.

S.A.F.E. Pilot: Comin' In Hot

• Now also reduces initial crash damage by 33%, from 220 to 145.

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Note: Patch 4.0.0 will be delayed until January 24, 2024.

PvP Season 3

• Learn more about the new hot-headed Leader, Emperor Thaurissan in our Season 3 Article.
• Last season's new Mini, Chimaera, will now appear in the G.R.I.D and various Troop Choice rewards!
• Please note that a larger update with improvements to the PvP modifiers will be arriving in a separate update, early next week. As a result, players will notice some PvP modifiers changing shortly after the beginning of Season 3, in order to accomodate this new structure. Rest assured any progress made this week before the changes occur will not be lost!

War Chest

• War Chest Crests will no longer be immediately granted based on players' new Honor after a Season reset, or re-earned for Honor below that value. Instead, all War Chest Crest rewards per 200 Honor gained (per family) have been greatly increased:

Check out plenty of PvP Improvements, now with random Maps and a new "Enchant" mod type! We've also increased Warchest Point rewards from PvP Honor, and made some adjustments and fixes to Troops, Leaders, Talents, and more!

PvP Improvements: Structural Changes

• Maps will now be selected at random when you match with an opponent. Embrace the Chaos and keep things fresh!
• The previously rotating "Map" modifier will be replaced with a new Modifier type, Enchants.
  • The PvP experience will now be defined by a Tower Type, Mod, and Enchant, occuring on the existing 6 week rotation, offset 2 weeks from each other.
  • Enchants evolve as the match progresses. The first Enchant this season is Collateral Damage, which causes players' Bases to take damage whenever a Tower they control is captured!
  • Some existing Mod types have been moved to the Enchant category, with new Mods arriving to take their place!
  • Keep an eye out for a new Mod "Bounty Hunt" later this Season! Bounty Hunt awards players a bonus gold for every 5 enemy Minis they kill.

Additional PvP Improvements

• PvP wins will now award 2 reward pips in player's Daily Rewards!
• PvP wins will now re-roll Green Quests!
• Players will earn slightly more Honor if the Leader being played:
  • Is below the average honor of their top 3 Leaders
  • Has fallen below that Leader's peak honor for the current Season
  • Has won several matches in a row and is considered to be on a "win streak"

• Treasure Chests will now spawn 15 seconds after a match begins, rather than immediately, giving players some time to contest!
• Resolved a rare situation where players would be silently matched with a "ghost" game and lose honor if they left the PvP queue before matching with another player.
• Resolved a visual issue where Minis would sometimes not appear to return to the tray if Players decided not to deploy them after dragging them out of the tray.

Guilds

• Players can now use their equipped Emotes in Guild Chat!

Arclight Surge

• The "Arclight Surge Started" popup will now only indicate the currently surging zone(s), as intended.

G.R.I.D

• Mini info and Talent info can now be viewed for relevant items in the G.R.I.D!
• Talents in the G.R.I.D. will now display the name of the Mini they belong to.

Relics

• Aegis of Battle should now cause critical striking Minis to deal 2x damage as intended, was 3x damage.
• Shadowblade's description has been updated to clarify how its bonus damage works.
• New Relics have been added into the pool! Play some Dungeons and try them out!
  • Bloodlust Epaulets - Your Minis gain Bloodlust below 50% health.
  • Vanishing Powder - Your Minis cast Smoke Bomb at 50% health, Stealthing nearby allies.
  • Escape Potion - At 50% health, your Minis Blink, teleporting backwards. Note: This Relic is temporarily disabled while we address a bug.
  • Absorption Drape - Spells leave behind a mana crystal, granting Resist to the first ally who touches it.
  • Heart of Fire - On death, your Minis leave behind a Heart of Fire, granting double damage on the next attack to the first ally that touches it.
  • Soul Seeds - On death, your Minis leave behind a flower, healing the first ally that touches it.

Leaders

Baron Rivendare

• Baron Rivendare's passive skeletons will no longer spawn from under-construction towers and meeting stones.

Cairne Bloodhoof

• Cairne should now retain Bloodlust after resurrecting via the Rebirth talent during Bloodsport Surges.

Emperor Thaurissan

• Emperor Thaurissan now has the Bombard trait.

Tirion Fordring

• Tirion's Divine Shield Talent should now properly ignore damage from an enemy Drakkisath.

Troops

Angry Chickens

• Angry Chickens using the Walking Crate Talent should no longer be immune to Polymorph
• Angry Chickens using the Walking Crate Talent should no longer be hit by ranged enemies below them while crossing a bridge.

Core Hounds

• Core Hound's Guard Dog Talent should now deal 50% extra damage, as intended, was 150% extra damage.

Gnoll Brute

• Gnoll Brute's Pillage Talent should now properly activate Sneed's "Sneed Before Greed" bonus.

Gryphon Rider

• Gryphon Rider's MIghty Throw Talent should no longer cause her to switch targets sporadically.

Huntress

• Huntress' Darnassian Steel Talent should no longer grant her an unintended +1 range.

S.A.F.E Pilot

• S.A.F.E. Pilot using the Gnomish Cloaking Device talent will now properly attack while Bloodlusted.

Spiderlings and Plague Farmer

• Spiderlings and Plague Farmer have been given the "Elemental" Trait as intended, due to their non-Physical damage type.

Spells

Blizzard

• Blizzard's Cold Snap Talent should now properly stop enemy movement, even when the enemy has a speed buff.

Cheat Death

• Cheat Death's Vampirism Talent should now properly trigger when affected Minis deal damage to a boss.

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NEW Leader: Emperor Thaurissan

Emperor Thaurissan is an intriguing leader, bringing unique abilities and talents to the battlefield. As a member of the Black Rock Fan family, he possesses Elemental and Bombard traits, making him a versatile force in both ranged and melee combat.

Abilities:

Fiery Weapon: Thaurissan's signature ability, Fiery Weapon, adds a strategic layer to gameplay. When a unit dealing physical damage hits the target, it applies a stack of burning. This introduces a dynamic element, especially considering the potential for double damage in melee range. Thaurissan's ranged and melee attacks make him adaptable in various situations.

Talents:

1. Incinerate:
   • This talent caught my attention for its game-changing potential. It makes the burn from Lava Spike permanent, posing a significant threat to structures over time. Imagine the strategic possibilities, especially in prolonged engagements or against key defensive structures.
2. Hubris:
   • Hubris introduces an interesting mechanic by granting a bonus to the next non-elemental mini deployed after playing Emperor Thaurissan. This creates exciting synergy with units like Gargoyles, potentially leading to powerful combinations on the battlefield.
3. Moira's Wit:
   • Thaurissan's survivability gets a boost with Moira's Wit. Nearby burning enemies healing him adds a layer of sustainability, making him a formidable tank. The effectiveness of this talent will depend on the amount of healing provided, but it could significantly impact Thaurissan's longevity in battles.

Game Impact:

Emperor Thaurissan's dual nature, with both ranged and melee attacks, allows for flexible positioning on the battlefield. His burning effect from Fiery Weapon can disrupt enemy strategies, especially when combined with talents like Incinerate. Thaurissan has the potential to shape the flow of battles through sustained damage and strategic deployment of non-elemental minions.

Strategic Considerations:

1. Incinerate Potential:
   • The permanent burn effect from Incinerate opens up strategic possibilities against enemy structures. Thaurissan could become a potent siege weapon, gradually wearing down the opponent's defenses.
2. Hubris Synergy:
   • Combining Hubris with powerful non-elemental minions, like Gargoyles, can lead to explosive plays. Thaurissan players may find success in building a deck that maximizes the benefits of this talent.
3. Survivability with Moira's Wit:
   • Moira's Wit adds a layer of survivability, especially in prolonged engagements. Understanding the healing dynamics and positioning Thaurissan strategically could make him a challenging leader to deal with.

Overall Assessment:

Emperor Thaurissan introduces exciting dynamics to the game with his burning mechanics, versatile attacks, and strategic talents. His potential to disrupt enemy structures, synergize with specific minions, and sustain himself in battles make him a leader worth exploring for players seeking a unique and strategic gameplay experience.

PVP Changes

Let's dive into the intricacies of the PvP map changes that have been introduced in the latest patch. The randomized maps bring a fresh and unpredictable element to the Warcraft World PvP experience, affecting the dynamics of battles and strategic decision-making.

Randomized Maps:

1. Diversity of Terrain:
   • With maps being randomized, players now face a variety of terrains and layouts in each PvP match. This diversity challenges players to adapt their strategies to different environments, keeping the gameplay dynamic and engaging.
2. Strategic Considerations:
   • The randomization of maps introduces a layer of uncertainty that adds strategic depth to the game. Players must adapt their unit compositions and tactics based on the specific features of each map, keeping them on their toes and encouraging diverse gameplay approaches.
3. Impact on Unit Viability:
   • Certain units may shine on specific maps due to their abilities or characteristics. Conversely, units that were strong on one map may find themselves less effective on another. This variation can impact the viability of different units, encouraging players to explore a wide range of strategies.

Concerns and Considerations:

1. Meta Influence:
   • There's a concern that the randomization of maps might inadvertently favor already strong units in the meta, limiting the variety of playable units. Players might be inclined to stick to tried-and-true compositions rather than experimenting with off-meta strategies.
2. Unit-Specific Challenges:
   • Certain units that rely on specific map features or elements for their effectiveness may face challenges in a randomized map environment. This could lead to shifts in unit popularity and strategies as players adapt to the ever-changing battlefield.

Strategies for Success:

1. Adaptability:
   • The key to success in this new PvP map system lies in adaptability. Players who can quickly assess the map and adjust their strategies accordingly will have a significant advantage. Being versatile in unit compositions and tactics becomes crucial.
2. Map Awareness:
   • Developing a keen awareness of the map's features and potential advantages is essential. Understanding how the terrain can impact unit movement, positioning, and engagement dynamics allows players to make informed decisions during battles.
3. Experimentation:
   • Embracing the unpredictability of the maps opens up opportunities for experimentation. Trying out different unit combinations and adapting strategies based on the unique challenges posed by each map can lead to discovering new, effective approaches to PvP.

Modifiers Overview:

Modifiers in Warcraft World are unique elements that alter the standard rules of gameplay, introducing additional challenges or advantages for players. These modifiers add a layer of complexity to matches, encouraging adaptive strategies and diverse unit compositions.

Existing Modifiers:

1. Clean Fight:
   • This modifier is a familiar one, providing double passive gold generation for players. It incentivizes economic strategies and rewards those who prioritize resource management in the early game.
2. Gold Rush:
   • Similar to Clean Fight, Gold Rush doubles passive gold generation. This modifier caters to players who focus on building a strong economy, allowing them to accumulate resources at an accelerated pace.

New Modifiers:

1. Bounty Hunter:
   • The Bounty Hunter modifier introduces an interesting dynamic by rewarding players with bonus gold for every five minis they eliminate. This modifier encourages aggressive playstyles and incentivizes the removal of opponent units.
2. First Strike:
   • First Strike grants troops the ability to deal double damage on their first attack. This modifier adds a strategic element, potentially favoring units with high initial burst damage. It encourages players to plan their deployments carefully to maximize the impact of the first attack.

Strategic Considerations:

1. Economic Focus:
   • Modifiers like Clean Fight and Gold Rush emphasize the importance of economic strategies. Players may opt for builds that prioritize gold generation, allowing them to deploy more powerful units or upgrade existing ones.
2. Aggressive Tactics with Bounty Hunter:
   • The Bounty Hunter modifier rewards players who adopt aggressive tactics and actively engage in combat. It introduces a risk-reward dynamic, as players need to balance unit investments with the potential gold gains from eliminating opponent minis.
3. First Strike Synergy:
   • First Strike can significantly impact unit effectiveness, especially those with high burst damage or critical strike abilities. Players may choose units that capitalize on the first attack bonus, creating opportunities for swift eliminations and advantageous trades.

Rewards

PvP Emote (16k Rating):

1. Exclusive Emote:
   • The PvP emote serves as a prestigious reward for players who achieve a rating of 16,000 or higher. This exclusive emote not only adds a touch of flair to your in-game communication but also serves as a symbol of accomplishment within the Warcraft World community.
2. Seasonal Challenge:
   • Attaining a 16k rating is no small feat, and the emote becomes a marker of a player's dedication, skill, and success in the competitive PvP environment. It often becomes a seasonal challenge for players to strive for, fostering a sense of competition and achievement.

Guild Chest Rewards (20k Rating):

1. Tower Skins:
   • The Guild chest rewards for achieving a 20,000 rating bring a visual upgrade to your in-game towers. The skins include variations for Arrow Towers, Rocket Towers, and Dragon Towers, each with its unique design. These skins not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your towers but also serve as a status symbol of your accomplishments.
2. Visual Differentiation:
   • The tower skins provide a way for players to visually differentiate themselves from others in the game. They showcase a player's commitment to PvP and success in reaching a high rating, making them stand out on the battlefield.

Strategic Implications:

1. Guild Recognition:
   • The Guild chest rewards emphasize the importance of collective effort within guilds. Achieving a 20k rating requires collaboration and coordination among guild members. The tower skins, therefore, become a shared accomplishment, enhancing the sense of camaraderie and recognition within the guild.
2. Motivation for PvP Participation:
   • The allure of exclusive rewards serves as a powerful motivator for players to actively participate in PvP. Whether it's the emote at 16k or the tower skins at 20k, these rewards create goals for players, driving them to improve their skills, climb the rankings, and contribute to the competitive PvP scene.

Summary

In summary, the latest update in Warcraft World introduces exciting changes that breathe new life into the PvP experience. Emperor Thaurissan takes center stage as a dynamic leader with burning mechanics and versatile talents, promising diverse and strategic gameplay. The introduction of randomized maps adds an element of unpredictability, challenging players to adapt their strategies to different terrains. Modifiers like Bounty Hunter and First Strike inject fresh dynamics into battles, encouraging varied approaches and unit compositions. Finally, the exclusive PvP emote and stylish tower skins at 16k and 20k ratings respectively serve as prestigious rewards, symbolizing players' dedication and success in the competitive realm. As the community navigates these updates, the evolving meta promises engaging and strategic gameplay for Warcraft Rumble enthusiasts.

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Gather around fellow Rumblers; the new year starts with loads of exciting news for Warcraft Rumble. A new season, new Leader, shiny new Cosmetics, and PvP Enchantments are coming soon, so pump up your troops and prepare for the matches ahead.

New Leader

Straight from the searing heat of Blackrock Depths comes the new playable Leader, Emperor Thaurissan, during Season 3 of Warcraft Rumble beginning January 21 from the Guild Warchest and through PvP as a reward.

Emperor Thaurissan won't be available in the G.R.I.D until Season 4, but don't worry; you can add him to your collection of Minis through the Guild Warchest, PvP, or three Store offers—one at season start, one mid-season, and another at the end of the season.

• Name: Emperor Thaurissan 
• Family: Blackrock 
• Cost: 4 Gold
• Traits: AOE, Ranged, Elemental, Fiery Weapon

Leader Abilities:

• Lava Spike: A ranged elemental attack with an additional melee physical damage component.
  • Thaurissan targets the farthest enemy within range, and slams the ground, summoning a magma pillar below the enemy.
  • The magma pillar deals damage to the target and nearby enemies within a small area, and applies Burn.
  • The ground slam also causes a small earth spike directly in front of Thaurissan, applying physical damage to all enemies in melee range.
  • Thaurissan will target enemies within melee range if no ranged targets are available, summoning the magma pillar, and the earth spikes directly in front of him.
     
• Fiery Weapon: Allies apply Burn when dealing Physical damage.

Talents:

Moira's Wit

Nearby Burning enemies heal Thaurissan.

Hubris

After playing Thaurissan, your next non-Elemental Mini deploys with +2 levels.

Incinerate

Lava Spike's Burn is permanent.

New Cosmetics

Brave the battlefield with panache with the new Judgment Tower Skin, available in Guild Warchests on January 21.

Unlock the exclusive Gnomelia Plane Burning Emote, which is earnable through PvP and obtaining a 16,000 rating.

PvP Enchantments and Map Rotations

Introducing Enchants

Turn the tables and leverage unique anomalies in PvP with Enchants, a new exciting game mechanic coming January 23 to Warcraft Rumble.

• Collateral Damage – Towers deal 20% damage to their owner's Barracks when destroyed.
• Hero's Resolve – Leaders level up each time they are played.
• Stonebind - Towers convert to Meeting Stones when destroyed.
• Ward - A good old fashioned brawl!
• Adrenaline Rush - Your income increases as your Base health decreases.

Map Rotation Changes

Starting in Season 3, PvP maps will now be randomized instead of one map per season and Enchants will replace the "Map" tile you see before starting a PvP match.

Get ready to find new comps and synergies between your Minis and embrace the action-packed fun of Warcraft Rumble, before Season 3 makes like a Defias Bandit and sneaks up on you. Stay on top of the latest Warcraft Rumble news on the official site and follow us on our social channels: Instagram, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch.

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Final Verdict

Following up on the bug exploit with our most recent patch:

• We will be removing all illegitimately earned coins over the next few days. As a result, some players' coin balance may go negative.
• We are closely monitoring the more extreme cases of abusing this exploit and are considering further action for those accounts.

In acknowledging the inconvenience that this patch may have caused, we will be compensating all players with 500 coins over the next few days. We deeply appreciate all of our players sticking through this with us, and hope that you all have a wonderful holiday. We're looking forward to an exciting 2024 and can't wait to share what we've been working on.

Razh

Official Announcements

Abusing the bug could be a risk to get your account banned or rolled back, yet if you did not participate you would lose out on your regular source of Gold without any sort of compensation.

We're aware of an exploit for Arclight Surge, we are fixing the bug presently and will be looking into any exploitative actions taken by players. I will follow up with more details soon.

Aezztra

In the meantime, to fix the big, the servers were taken down:

Servers are back online and a fix has been implemented for a bug surrounding the changes to Arclight Surges. We are currently evaluating the results of an exploit related to this bug and will take action soon.

Aezztra

Statement from Blizzard Developer

Landy is the Lead Server Engineer at Warcraft Rumble:

I'm the lead engineer for the server team, we're responsible for everything from the ground up on the server side of things, anything from the infrastructure like where we run in the cloud, what technologies we rely on for networking them all together, how we can scale out to support a growing player base, to a platform like how do our services scale, how do we handle storing data for each individual player, to features, like all the different features like quests, surge, dungeons, etc.

Landy

Providing further discussion with the community:

I'm not the community manager, so I can't say for certain what I'm allowed to say. We are pulling data for all the extra gold earned during this window. We are discussing what actions we will be taking for each player. There are many options of what we can do, I'm not going to comment on each individual option, but everything is on the table from simple currency revokes all the way through to banning of accounts.

Landy

Rollback is not an option:

Rolling back an entire game is a no go. That's a destructive behavior for any game or any company with live data.

Landy

With potential to reward players who did not participate:

It's something I am pitching.

Landy

Checking Your Gold History

Players can view how much gold they earned during this time on the Battle.net account page here.

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PvP Season 2

• Find out more about Chimaera, Arathi Basin and more in our Season 2 article.

Arclight Surge

• Arclight Surge will now surge 1 zone 4 times per week (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday), instead of 2 zones 2 times per week (Sunday and Thursday).
• Towers will no longer attack chests during Guild Armaments surges.
• Cairne Bloodhoof should no longer lose his Bloodlust buff after resurrecting during Bloodsport surges.
• Coins from Arclight Surge will no longer claim themselves before the reward is tapped.
• Big Red Buttons from completing an Arclight Surged zone will show in inventory without requiring a restart.

Leaders

Bloodmage Thalnos

• Damage has been increased from 140 to 150.

Grommash Hellscream

• Health has been increased by 10%.

Minis

• Tapping a Mini's level now displays a tooltip showing all of its bonus levels and their sources.

Talents

Baron Rivendare

• The Skeleton Mage spawn frequency of Chill of the Grave has been increased for Towers to 18 seconds, from 15 seconds.

Bloodmage Thalnos

• The Lifesteal gained from Drain Life has been increased from 8% to 10%.

Blizzard

• Cold Snap should now slow movement as intended, instead of applying a Stun.

Dark Iron Miner

• AOE Damage triggered by Gold Mine should no longer damage flying Troops.

Darkspear Troll

• Headhunting now properly stacks more than once.

Defias Bandits

• Pick Lock should no longer grant Gold to an enemy if they claim the chest after the player's Bandits have attacked it.

Cheat Death

• Apocalypse now summons affected Skeletons randomly on the left or right side of the Barracks. Previously, affected Skeletons would always spawn in the top left corner of the Barracks.

Frostwolf Shaman

• Earthwall Totem should no longer be cast before the Shaman encounters a damaged building.
• Earth Shield should no longer be cast on buildings.

General Drakkisath

• Piercing Blow's vertical range has been reduced to 2.5, from 3.5, to match his default ability and improve ability behavior on ramps. He should now move closer to the enemy or up/down a ramp before attacking, enabling his attack to hit enemies appropriately.

Gryphon Rider

• Air Drop potions should no longer be consumed by chests.

Maiev Shadowsong

• Remorseless should now deal double damage, instead of triple damage.

Plague Farmer

• Plague Farmer should now actually receive extra range and splash area when the Splashing Pumpkins Talent is equipped!

Tirion Fordring

• Divine Shield should now properly block attacks from General Drakkisath.

Quilboar

• Bramble Burst's timing has been adjusted to better sync up with visual effects.

Additional Changes

• Burn now has a 0.5 second delay before the first tick of damage is dealt. Reapplying Burn rapidly will not cause this 0.5 second delay to reset, ensuring Burn damage is dealt consistently regardless of application frequency.

Player vs Player

• Increased the rate at which Leaders gain Honor in PvP.
• Updated the rewards for 4300 and 9600 Honor to Major Leader Tome, from Modest Tome.
• The number of Mini copies received from PvP Honor rewards has been rebalanced to provide more copies earlier.

Dungeons

• The Basilisk Fang Relic now deals the correct amount of damage.
• Band of the Arcanist and Band of the Protector Relics should now appropriately work with Charlga.
• Dungeons no longer forbid players from proceeding for 10 minutes if a match fails to start properly.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue with the continue button not being tappable at the end of a game. We swear...probably.
• Old rewards should no longer fail to claim when players use multiple devices.
• Fixed an issue that prevented some Sigil rewards on the Path of Onyxia from being claimed.
• Chain Lightning should no longer bounce to Sylvanas' Banshee multiple times when used to kill Sylvanas.
• Rend Blackhand and Gyth's Range stat are now properly grouped with their other respective stats.
• Chimaera's stat page should now show the correct damage for each individual head.
• Frostwolf Shaman's healing should now match what is shown on the stat page.
• Abomination should no longer be able to hook Minis on a bridge above him.
• Core Hounds can now resurrect their buddies if they get Stealthed.
• Fixed a couple enemy Armies that had multiple copies of Harpies in their deck, causing them to be able to play Harpies back to back.

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Welcome to the Warcraft Rumble Dungeon guide of the week, this time focused on the Undead faction and the Gnomeregan dungeon. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the dungeon, and how to complete it with the Undead faction. It’s important to note that while an Undead leader is required to enter the dungeon this week, your leader’s army (deck) can be composed of minis and spells from any faction.

Why Complete Dungeons in Warcraft Rumble?

Dungeons (in addition to Arclight Surges) are a great source of Arclight Energy, which is required to upgrade the rarity and subsequently unlock new talents for your minis. In the earlier stages of the game, it is an easy currency to grind, since units only require three stars and 500 Arclight Energy for an upgrade.

Completion of dungeons also allows you to upgrade your leader’s army board, allowing you to strategically position your units in your deck to gain bonus levels!

What Leaders and Decks Should I Use for Gnomeregan in Warcraft Rumble?

Blackrock Week

There are currently two Blackrock leaders in the game: Rend Blackhand and General Drakkisath . We recommend clearing the dungeon with each leader until you can no longer clear it due to difficulty. We'll provide some sample decks that can handle each dungeon. Using Blackrock minions is also recommended since most bonus Relics are targeted at them.

Undead Week

There are currently three Undead leaders in the game: Sylvanas Windrunner and Baron Rivendare and Bloodmage Thalnos . We recommend clearing the dungeon with each leader until you can no longer clear it due to difficulty. We'll provide some sample decks that can handle each dungeon. Using Undead minions is also recommended since most bonus Relics are targeted at them.

Crowd Pummeler 9-60

Notable Attacks:

• Spins around knocking back minis even off the map!
• Rocket Punch - Long range AoE attack, also knocks back minis

Map Elements

• Gold Mines: 2
• Meeting Stones: 1
• Treasure Chests: 2
• Lanes: 2
• Enemy Towers: 0
• Ally Towers: 1

Unique Items

Gnomish Harm Prevention Belt: 2

Enemy Minis

Defias Bandits

Mountaineer

Angry Chickens

Harvest Golem

S.A.F.E. Pilot

Gryphon Rider

Best Way to Clear

Your main goal here is to secure the Meeting Stone in the middle of the map to gain easier access to the Gold Mines. Your sub-objective is to acquire the Gnomish Hard Prevention Belts before the enemy does. Unbound minis are exceptionally useful in this map and others as well. I'll recommend some minis to equip in the recommended minis section.

Electrocutioner 6000

Notable Attacks:

• Long range linear attack that hits in a line like Sylannas piercing shot
• Laser that does continuous damage at close range

Map Elements

• Gold Mines: 2
• Meeting Stones: 0
• Treasure Chests: 1
• Lanes: 3
• Enemy Towers: 2
• Ally Towers: 1
• The towers here do AoE damage and has a long range.
• Periodically spawns 3 Gnome Melee Fighters

Enemy Minis

Gryphon Rider

Harvest Golem

Spiderlings

Mountaineer

Best Way to Clear

Your main goal is to capture one of the towers so you'll have access to a Gold Mine. I recommend targeting the left tower first so you can also secure the Gold Chest when it spawns. Sometimes, you can execute an 'all-in' push from the left tower towards the boss. Make sure to distract him by deploying an Unbound mini, such as the Quilboar , on the opposite side. This action will prevent him from lasering your entire army while they're closing the gap.

Mekgineer Thermaplugg

Directly attacking him with minis is futile, kill him with his on walking bombs instead.

Map Elements

• Gold Mines: 2
• Meeting Stones: 0
• Treasure Chests: 0
• Lanes: 2
• Enemy Towers: 0
• Ally Towers: 1
• Unique items: Amp Switch

Enemy Minis

Molten Giant

Blood Of The Mountain On death, explode, Damaging nearby enemies.

S.A.F.E. Pilot

Defias Bandits

Gnoll Brute

Ogre Mage

Prowler

Best Way to Clear

This stage is a bit easier than the last two. All you need to do is destroy the amp switches before the enemy does. Unbound minis are really useful here, such as the S.A.F.E. Pilot, Quilboar, and Skeletons. The Stonehoof Tauren is also useful since it can close the gap pretty quickly. Make sure to cycle through your units to get the Kobold Miner mining the Gold Mines. You can also equip the Dark Iron Miner if you have space in your deck. This way, you can mine the mines at the same time without cycling too much.

Blackrock Week Recommended Minis

Whelp Eggs

Whelp's Eggs are top-tier defensive minis that compel enemies to reconsider breaking them. Countering them demands a few steps. You could use a Blizzard spell or a combination of melee and anti-air units. Placing them near gold mines protects your Kobolds or deters enemy Kobolds. Acquiring the 'Flame Burst' talent further enhances their value as they inflict damage upon hatching. They are highly recommended in any deck and particularly effective in a Rend deck due to the cost reduction.

	Rookery When one egg hatches, the others hatch immediately.
	Flame Burst BEST Damage nearby enemies when hatching.
	Chromatic Plating Eggs gain Taunt.

Pyromancer

The Pyromancer is a top-tier ranged elemental damage dealer. Acquire the 'splash area increase' talent to decimate armies with her flames. Pair her with a capable tank to ensure her survival, such as Rend Blackhand or Drakkisath. Additionally, consider utilizing the Flame Elemental. While it excels in Drakkisath decks, it can be incorporated into any deck requiring elemental damage.

	Conflagrate BEST Splash area is doubled.
	Pyroblast Deal triple damage on the first attack.
	Blaze of Glory Damage and Burn nearby enemies on death.

Gargoyle

Gargoyle works best in rend decks where it can benefit from the cost reduction. It's a good mini for split pushing, as it won't easily succumb to tower damage. If left unchecked, it can take down a tower on its own. However, it's easily countered by Darkspear Troll, which costs 2 less than it. Additionally, it flies very slowly, allowing the enemy to prepare for it. Unlocking the move speed talent can remedy that.

	Wing Buffet BEST Increases move speed by 33%.
	Obsidian Statue On death, summon a statue with Taunt. Lasts until destroyed.
	Aerial Superiority Incoming damage from Flying minis is reduced by 50%.

Sample Deck Builds

Undead Week Recommended Minis

S.A.F.E. Pilot

It's quite useful in all the stages, especially in the last one to acquire the amp switches. It can be used to distract the second boss away from your army and easily secure the chest in the first stage. Overall, it's a flexible mini to bring into the dungeon.

	Gnomish Cloaking Device BEST Deploy from the explosion with Stealth and Ambush.
	Comin’ In Hot! Deploy twice as fast and Burn nearby enemies.
	Gnomish Muttonizer Polymorph the first blaster target.

Quilboar

Another unbound mini that can perform similar tasks to the S.A.F.E. Pilot, this one is much cheaper to deploy. It can be used to target elemental damage ranged minis in the backline, preventing them from hitting the main army.

	Bristleback Deal a small amount of damage to Melee attackers.
	Tunnel Vision BEST Deploy much more quickly.
	Bramble Burst Inflict Poison on nearby enemies when emerging.

Stonehoof Tauren

If you are using Sylvanas or Thalnos, this is a good tank for the deck, especially useful in the last stage where it can charge at the amp switches to destroy them quickly.

	Pummel After connecting a charge, Stun the target for 3 seconds.
	Momentum BEST After connecting a charge, immediately charge a second time if possible.
	Provoke After connecting a charge, Taunt nearby enemies.

Darkspear Troll

The Darkspear Troll is a great ranged damage dealer mini that can perform well with all three undead leaders. Some of the leaders have Horde army slots where the troll can be equipped.

	Big Bad Voodoo BEST Regenerate 10% health every second.
	Headhunting On kill, increase Attack and Movement speed by 10%. Stacks to 50%.
	Serpent Sting Gain Poison.

Ghoul

Ghoul is a nice, cheap undead tank that slots in well in undead decks. It is particularly useful for leaders who don't have a tank army slot but have an undead slot, like Baron Rivendare. It can benefit from the Relics catered to undead minis.

	Bone Shield BEST Cannibalizing grants Armored for 10 seconds.
	Ravenous Cannibalizing grants Bloodlust for 10 seconds.
	Taste for Blood Deal 50% additional damage to enemies who are below 50% health.

Dark Iron Miner

It's useful in the first and third stages but not as much in the second because you have to destroy the towers first.

	Dark Iron Armaments After Mining, gain Armored.
	Gold Mine BEST After Mining, drop a proximity mine. Damages nearby enemies when touched.
	Dwarven Ambition Gain Fury.

Meat Wagon

Useful in the second stage where you have to destroy the towers. This makes it easier to do since you want to be out of the rocket range. Plus, it's another undead mini.

	Meat And Bones Every other attack summons a Skeleton instead of dealing damage.
	Filet Trebuchet BEST Increase Bombard Range by +2.
	Greased Gears Gain Fury.

Skeletons

Undead can benefit from undead-specific relics and unbound units, which are useful in all the stages, especially in the third one.

	Questing Buddies One Skeleton gains Armor, one gains Resist, and one gains Stealth.
	Cackle Gain Taunt.
	Exhume BEST If deployed near a Tower or Meeting Stone, deploy +2 additional Skeletons.

Recommended Relics

• Stratholme Commendation: Deploying an Undead Mini also summons 2 Skeleton Mages at your Base.
• Flash Bang: Deploying an Unbound Mini Stuns nearby enemies for 1 second.
• Black Whelp Tunic: Your Towers, Barracks, and Meeting Stones spawn a Whelp Egg every 8 seconds.
• Band of the Protector: Tank Minis cost 1 less (but no less than 1) Gold.

Sample Deck Builds

Video Guide

Conclusion

Here you have it, a Gnomeregan Dungeon Guide for the Undead Week. Stay tuned to DotGG for more in-depth guides!

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What are Heroic Missions?

Heroic missions are missions unlocked upon obtaining 50 sigils. They need to be cleared once per faction, so aim to get at least one leader per faction as you progress through the game. The heroic missions are more difficult than their non-heroic counterparts, often employing a gimmick on the map or featuring an initial push that you need to defend.

Why do Heroic Missions?

Clearing a heroic mission rewards you with 3 tomes of experience for your troops as well as a sigil upon completing it once. You need to clear them 4 more times, each with different leaders from the remaining factions. Upon clearing them, you receive 300 coins for your efforts. It is quite rewarding and will be your main source of income in the end game.

Stranglethorn Vale - Jin'do the Hexxer Heroic Mission Guide

Jin'do turns the nearest units to him into chickens. It has a cooldown.

Map Elements

• Gold Mines: 2
• Meeting Stones: 0
• Treasure Chests: 2
• Lanes: 2
• Enemy Towers: 3
• Ally Towers: 1

Enemy Minis

Ogre Mage

Warsong Raider

Murloc Tidehunters

Raptors

Bat Rider

Darkspear Troll

Recommended Minis

Earth Elemental

Earth Elemental is one of the best 3-cost minis in the game. Though it only attacks towers and bosses, it excels at what it does. It can also redirect the opposing player's army by dropping it right behind them. It will walk towards the nearest enemy structure, allowing you to hit the enemy army from behind, essentially dealing free damage. It is an unbound unit, meaning you can backdoor towers, structures, or bosses. They are fairly hard to kill, requiring elemental damage to inflict significant harm to them.

	Ready to Rumble Taunt on deploy.
	Shrapnel Blast Destroying a tower deals damage to nearby enemies.
	Obsidian Shard BEST On death, split into two smaller Earth Elementals.

Quilboar

The Quilboar is a top-tier unbound mini with numerous uses. It can collect faraway chests, distract bosses from your advancing army, deny gold from enemy Kobolds, and tank towers. Unlocking its 'Tunnel Vision' talent enables faster deployment, providing a significant advantage. Its versatility allows it to excel in any deck, contributing to its high-tier ranking.

	Bristleback Deal a small amount of damage to Melee attackers.
	Tunnel Vision BEST Deploy much more quickly.
	Bramble Burst Inflict Poison on nearby enemies when emerging.

S.A.F.E. Pilot

"The S.A.F.E. Pilot serves as one of your starter minions, making it easier to upgrade to uncommon—requiring one less duplicate to purchase from the G.R.I.D. It stands as a top-tier unbound unit capable of easily decimating enemy backlines. Unlock its 'Stealth and Ambush' talent to amplify its damage output. This versatile unit can be used to one-shot gold chests, backdoor towers alongside the Quilboar, or deny enemy Kobolds from acquiring gold. It performs exceptionally well and can be effectively deployed in any deck.

	Gnomish Cloaking Device BEST Deploy from the explosion with Stealth and Ambush.
	Comin’ In Hot! Deploy twice as fast and Burn nearby enemies.
	Gnomish Muttonizer Polymorph the first blaster target.

Defias Bandits

Defias bandits are amazing minis capable of generating value depending on the mini they're up against. They deploy stealthed, so the enemy doesn't even know they are coming. They stun upon hitting, and they are especially effective when used near a tower, allowing the tower to land hits while the enemy is stunned. They can also stun bosses, making them quite useful, especially if the boss has a lot of range.

Unlocking their poison talent increases their damage, further demoralizing enemy players who see their high-cost mini go down to a 1-cost mini. Additionally, they can be used to pick up chests and for cycling minis at a very low cost.

	Deadly Poison BEST Gain Poison.
	Pick Lock Earn an extra +2 Gold when opening chests.
	Last Resort On death, Stun the target for 3 seconds.

Prowler

The Prowler is an excellent tank, especially in Beast decks. It synergizes well with other Beast minis like Harpies and Quilboar, particularly when you unlock its aura talent that increases nearby Beast damage. It's also suitable for rush decks due to its 'fast' trait.

	On The Prowl BEST Gain Stealth, and stun the target when attacking from Stealth.
	Pack Leader Grants nearby Beast allies 30% additional Damage.
	Predatory Instincts Deal double damage to enemies who are at more than 75% health.

Harpies

Harpies are a 3-in-1 mini. They can be split up into two lanes for flexibility. They absolutely tear up their targets if they manage to reach them. If you see your opponent deploying their anti-air minis, it's time to deploy these ladies in another lane. They deal even more damage when you unlock their poison talent. They are a mainstay in all my decks and are especially great in Rend decks.

	Infectious Swipes BEST Gain Poison.
	Trinket Collectors Gain the Miner trait. Cost increased by 1.
	Talon Dive Deal double damage on 1st attack.

Deck Build

How to Clear

The map features three enemy towers, so it makes sense to include Earth Elementals in the deck. Additionally, with two chests present, unbound units like Pilots and Quilboars prove to be quite useful.

However, this boss fight is tricky since it intermittently transforms units into angry chickens. Fortunately, it has a cooldown, providing a window to attack. I've found Defias Bandits and Prowlers to be useful due to their stun and stealth abilities. Simply send them ahead to stun the boss, then deploy the rest of your army. Fast and unbound units work well, and poisoning is effective too.

Your main objectives involve taking down the central and east towers to secure the gold mine there. Afterward, focus on defending them while also targeting the east tower to safely access the chest. From there, you can plan your assault. Just ensure to stun the boss or bait the transformation spell using a miner or another low-cost unit.

Conclusion

Here you have it - a guide to the Stranglethorn Vale - Jin'do the Hexxer Heroic Mission. Stay tuned to dotgg.gg for more in-depth Warcraft Rumble content in the future.

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What are Heroic Missions?

Heroic missions are missions unlocked upon obtaining 50 sigils. They need to be cleared once per faction, so aim to get at least one leader per faction as you progress through the game. The heroic missions are more difficult than their non-heroic counterparts, often employing a gimmick on the map or featuring an initial push that you need to defend.

Why do Heroic Missions?

Clearing a heroic mission rewards you with 3 tomes of experience for your troops as well as a sigil upon completing it once. You need to clear them 4 more times, each with different leaders from the remaining factions. Upon clearing them, you receive 300 coins for your efforts. It is quite rewarding and will be your main source of income in the end game.

Duskwood - Abercrombie Hard Heroic Mission Guide

Map Elements

• Gold Mines: 2
• Meeting Stones: 1
• Treasure Chests: 0
• Lanes: 2
• Enemy Towers: 1
• Ally Towers: 1
• Periodically spawns a Giant Abomination on the left lane.

Enemy Minis

Abomination

Harpies

Meat Wagon

Prowler

Ghoul

Chain Lightning

Plague Farmer

Murloc Tidehunters

Recommended Minis

Harpies

Harpies excel at countering the giant abomination.

	Infectious Swipes BEST Gain Poison.
	Trinket Collectors Gain the Miner trait. Cost increased by 1.
	Talon Dive Deal double damage on 1st attack.

Whelp Eggs

Whelps excel at countering the giant abomination.

	Rookery When one egg hatches, the others hatch immediately.
	Flame Burst BEST Damage nearby enemies when hatching.
	Chromatic Plating Eggs gain Taunt.

Defias Bandits

Defias bandits are amazing minis capable of generating value depending on the mini they're up against. They deploy stealthed, so the enemy doesn't even know they are coming. They stun upon hitting, and they are especially effective when used near a tower, allowing the tower to land hits while the enemy is stunned. They can also stun bosses, making them quite useful, especially if the boss has a lot of range.

Unlocking their poison talent increases their damage, further demoralizing enemy players who see their high-cost mini go down to a 1-cost mini. Additionally, they can be used to pick up chests and for cycling minis at a very low cost.

	Deadly Poison BEST Gain Poison.
	Pick Lock Earn an extra +2 Gold when opening chests.
	Last Resort On death, Stun the target for 3 seconds.

Darkspear Troll

The Darkspear Troll is one of the best anti-air units in the game. It boasts excellent range and damage, often one-shotting flying units. Additionally, it is surprisingly bulky, thanks to its regeneration talent.

	Big Bad Voodoo BEST Regenerate 10% health every second.
	Headhunting On kill, increase Attack and Movement speed by 10%. Stacks to 50%.
	Serpent Sting Gain Poison.

Quilboar

The Quilboar is a top-tier unbound mini with numerous uses. It can collect faraway chests, distract bosses from your advancing army, deny gold from enemy Kobolds, and tank towers. Unlocking its 'Tunnel Vision' talent enables faster deployment, providing a significant advantage. Its versatility allows it to excel in any deck, contributing to its high-tier ranking.

	Bristleback Deal a small amount of damage to Melee attackers.
	Tunnel Vision BEST Deploy much more quickly.
	Bramble Burst Inflict Poison on nearby enemies when emerging.

Deck Build

How to Clear

This stage is surprisingly easy to clear, even though it's a hard stage. Simply manage the Giant Abomination on the left lane, and you should easily clear it. Units like Harpies, Whelps, and Defias Bandits make light work of the Abomination. Don't let it reach the meeting stone! Then, focus on taking the tower on the right and advancing your army towards the boss. Distract the boss with Quilboar when they are in range, and it should go down quickly.

Conclusion

Here you have it - a guide to the Duskwood - Abercrombie Hard Heroic mission. Stay tuned to dotgg.gg for more in-depth Warcraft Rumble content in the future.

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Heroic missions are missions unlocked upon obtaining 50 sigils. They need to be cleared once per faction, so aim to get at least one leader per faction as you progress through the game. The heroic missions are more difficult than their non-heroic counterparts, often employing a gimmick on the map or featuring an initial push that you need to defend.

Why do Heroic Missions?

Clearing a heroic mission rewards you with 3 tomes of experience for your troops as well as a sigil upon completing it once. You need to clear them 4 more times, each with different leaders from the remaining factions. Upon clearing them, you receive 300 coins for your efforts. It is quite rewarding and will be your main source of income in the end game.

Duskwood - Blind Mary Heroic Mission Guide

Blind Mary can possess units one at a time periodically.

Map Elements

• Gold Mines: 4
• Meeting Stones: 1
• Treasure Chests: 0
• Lanes: 2
• Enemy Towers: 0
• Ally Towers: 1
• Two stealthed Prowlers are present from the beginning.

Enemy Minis

Prowler

On The Prowl Gain Stealth, and stun the target when attacking from Stealth.

Dark Iron Miner

Ogre Mage

Abomination

Pyromancer

Skeleton Party

5-Man BEST Summons a Skeleton Tank, Rogue, Priest, and 2 Mages.

Bat Rider

Recommended Minis

Defias Bandits

Defias bandits are amazing minis capable of generating value depending on the mini they're up against. They deploy stealthed, so the enemy doesn't even know they are coming. They stun upon hitting, and they are especially effective when used near a tower, allowing the tower to land hits while the enemy is stunned. They can also stun bosses, making them quite useful, especially if the boss has a lot of range.

Unlocking their poison talent increases their damage, further demoralizing enemy players who see their high-cost mini go down to a 1-cost mini. Additionally, they can be used to pick up chests and for cycling minis at a very low cost.

	Deadly Poison BEST Gain Poison.
	Pick Lock Earn an extra +2 Gold when opening chests.
	Last Resort On death, Stun the target for 3 seconds.

S.A.F.E. Pilot

"The S.A.F.E. Pilot serves as one of your starter minions, making it easier to upgrade to uncommon—requiring one less duplicate to purchase from the G.R.I.D. It stands as a top-tier unbound unit capable of easily decimating enemy backlines. Unlock its 'Stealth and Ambush' talent to amplify its damage output. This versatile unit can be used to one-shot gold chests, backdoor towers alongside the Quilboar, or deny enemy Kobolds from acquiring gold. It performs exceptionally well and can be effectively deployed in any deck.

	Gnomish Cloaking Device BEST Deploy from the explosion with Stealth and Ambush.
	Comin’ In Hot! Deploy twice as fast and Burn nearby enemies.
	Gnomish Muttonizer Polymorph the first blaster target.

Stonehoof Tauren

"The Stonehoof Tauren is a premium mid-cost tank that charges at other minis to swiftly close the gap. It particularly excels in Horde decks where it can be equipped in Horde bonus slots. Acquire the 'Momentum' talent to enable her to charge a second time if the initial charge connects.

	Pummel After connecting a charge, Stun the target for 3 seconds.
	Momentum BEST After connecting a charge, immediately charge a second time if possible.
	Provoke After connecting a charge, Taunt nearby enemies.

Prowler

The Prowler is an excellent tank, especially in Beast decks. It synergizes well with other Beast minis like Harpies and Quilboar, particularly when you unlock its aura talent that increases nearby Beast damage. It's also suitable for rush decks due to its 'fast' trait.

	On The Prowl Gain Stealth, and stun the target when attacking from Stealth.
	Pack Leader Grants nearby Beast allies 30% additional Damage.
	Predatory Instincts BEST Deal double damage to enemies who are at more than 75% health.

Quilboar

The Quilboar is a top-tier unbound mini with numerous uses. It can collect faraway chests, distract bosses from your advancing army, deny gold from enemy Kobolds, and tank towers. Unlocking its 'Tunnel Vision' talent enables faster deployment, providing a significant advantage. Its versatility allows it to excel in any deck, contributing to its high-tier ranking.

	Bristleback Deal a small amount of damage to Melee attackers.
	Tunnel Vision BEST Deploy much more quickly.
	Bramble Burst Inflict Poison on nearby enemies when emerging.

Darkspear Troll

The Darkspear Troll is one of the best anti-air units in the game. It boasts excellent range and damage, often one-shotting flying units. Additionally, it is surprisingly bulky, thanks to its regeneration talent.

	Big Bad Voodoo BEST Regenerate 10% health every second.
	Headhunting On kill, increase Attack and Movement speed by 10%. Stacks to 50%.
	Serpent Sting Gain Poison.

Dark Iron Miner

The Dark Iron Miner is somewhat redundant with the Kobold Miner. While it does shine in some PvE content, it doesn't justify a slot in PvP. If you can make space for it in your deck, it provides excellent map control, especially when the proximity mine talent is unlocked.

	Dark Iron Armaments After Mining, gain Armored.
	Gold Mine BEST After Mining, drop a proximity mine. Damages nearby enemies when touched.
	Dwarven Ambition Gain Fury.

Deck Build

The Dark Iron Miner is really useful here since there are a lot of gold mines to extract resources from. It can also absorb the possession, so your high-cost units don't have to.

How to Clear

The first objective is to capture the meeting stone, but it can be quite tricky since Blind Mary can possess the first unit you send. I usually send the bandits or a miner there first, so she can possess one of them, but not result in too high of a value swing. Proceed to gather gold so you can mount an attack before she can cast possess again. Stealthy and fast units are especially effective in this map, allowing you to safely close the gap on her. Just make sure to bait her skill with low-cost units first, then deploy everything you've got.

Conclusion

Here you have it - a guide to the Duskwood - Blind Mary heroic mission. Stay tuned to dotgg.gg for more in-depth Warcraft Rumble content in the future.

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