A Q&A, info and video of the new raid and game content coming in World of Warcraft's 3.1 update patch.
For millennia, Ulduar has remained undisturbed by mortals, far away from their concerns and their struggles. Yet since its recent discovery, many have wondered what the structure's original purpose may have been. Some thought it a city, built to herald the glory of its makers; some thought it a vault containing innumerable treasures, perhaps even relics of the mighty Titans themselves. Such speculations were wrong. Beyond Ulduar's gates lies no city, no treasure vault, no final answer to the Titan's mysteries. All that awaits those who dare set foot in Ulduar is a horror even the Titans could not, would not destroy, an evil they merely... contained. Beneath ancient Ulduar, the Old God of death lies, whispering.... Tread carefully, or its prison will become your tomb.
For millennia, Ulduar has remained undisturbed by mortals, far away from their concerns and their struggles. Yet since its recent discovery, many have wondered what the structure's original purpose may have been. Some thought it a city, built to herald the glory of its makers; some thought it a vault containing innumerable treasures, perhaps even relics of the mighty Titans themselves. Such speculations were wrong. Beyond Ulduar's gates lies no city, no treasure vault, no final answer to the Titan's mysteries. All that awaits those who dare set foot in Ulduar is a horror even the Titans could not, would not destroy, an evil they merely... contained.
Beneath ancient Ulduar, the Old God of death lies, whispering.... Tread carefully, or its prison will become your tomb.
The upcoming 3.1 patch for World of Warcraft is bringing with it a host of updates, chief amongst them the new Raid dungeon of Ulduar. Ulduar's design aims to provide a fun, unique, and innovative raid experience, and it includes additional challenges and rewards for seasoned raiders.
The new raid is in fact two linked areas, with two unique feels. First is an open battle as you and your companions stand between an onrushing army and the dungeon entrance, and then you delve into the dungeon itself. The first stage will be first time that pilotable vehicles have been integrated into the raiding content, with players able to choose between three rides that each offer pilots and passengers different skills.
Further, while Ulduar isn't the first dungeon to include Heroic mode, it certainly makes the most use of it. Out of 14 bosses, 11 will have a Hard Mode that offers additional challenges and rewards. Ulduar will appeal to a wide range of play styles, and the dungeon also has great longevity and high replay value.
And, we've got a taste of the action in this video...
Aw, yeah...
Issue: 133 | February, 2012