6 Things To Do Before Patch 10.2.5! Dragonriding Everywhere, New Features, And More

Introduction and Patch Overview

The speaker introduces themselves as D and mentions that Batch 1025 is launching soon. This patch is smaller in terms of in-game additions, but it brings quality of life improvements, new open world activities, collectibles, and expands on the dragon riding system.

Patch Highlights

• Patch 1025 is set to release in approximately 10 days from today.

• The patch will be released on January 16th for the NA region and a day later for the EU region.

• It does not include a new raid or seasonal content but focuses on quality of life improvements.

• New open world activities and collectibles are added.

• Expands on the dragon riding system with new features.

Dragon Riding Feature

The speaker discusses the exciting addition of Dragon Riding in Patch 1025. This feature allows players to ride dragons in all zones of Azeroth, not just within the Dragon Isles. Dragon riding provides a fun way to explore the world quickly.

Key Points

• Dragon Riding allows players to soar around different zones without obstacles like bridges or rock crevices.

• It is considered one of the best features added to any expansion.

• Unlike previous expansion features that were abandoned, Dragon Riding will remain available for future updates.

• Outside of the Dragon Isles, dragon riding will be slightly slower at 85% effectiveness compared to normal speeds.

• Players are encouraged to work on their dragon riding skills and obtain dragon riding glyphs for better maneuverability options.

Maximizing Dragon Riding Skills

The speaker emphasizes the importance of obtaining all dragon riding skills for better maneuverability options. Having these skills will also help with completing races and earning cosmetic rewards.

Key Points

• Many players focus on acquiring the most frequently used dragon riding skills, but all skills, both passive and active, enhance the dragon riding system.

• Obtaining all dragon riding skills familiarizes players with different maneuverability options.

• Players can earn various cosmetic rewards by participating in races in different zones of Azeroth.

• Showcasing your mount in places like Orgrimmar or Stormwind is possible with the new customization options.

Invoker's Solo Flying Ability and Follower Dungeons

The speaker mentions that Invoker's solo flying ability will be available in Patch 1025. They also discuss the introduction of follower dungeons, which allow players to run dungeon instances with NPC followers.

Key Points

• Invoker's solo flying ability allows players to fly around like a real dragon.

• Follower dungeons provide an environment for newer or less experienced players to try different classes and roles without pressure from other players.

• It is an opportunity to explore tanking or healing playstyles without feeling overwhelmed.

• The Darkmoon Faire event grants additional experience gains, making leveling new characters quicker.

• Time walking dungeons are also recommended for fast experience gains.

Leveling Recommendations and Class Strengths

The speaker suggests leveling a Mistweaver Monk as it is one of their favorite aggressive melee healing playstyles. They also mention that popular playstyles such as protection paladins, demon hunters, and fire mages will remain strong in endgame content.

Key Points

• Leveling new characters ahead of Patch 1025 is recommended.

• Mistweaver Monk is suggested as a strong choice for aggressive melee healing playstyle.

• Popular playstyles like protection paladins, demon hunters, and fire mages will continue to be strong in endgame content.

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New Section

This section discusses the benefits and challenges of playing a fistweaving Monk in dungeons.

Fistweaving Play Style

• Fistweaving can put a Mistweaver Monk in a more dangerous situation compared to healing from a distance.

• In dungeons, fistweaving is an efficient form of healing that provides better guaranteed dodges.

• The Ancient Teaching talent grants additional stamina to compensate for the risks of fistweaving.

• Thunder Focus Tea now interacts with Expel Harm, transferring additional damage back to nearby enemies and providing the monk with a damage-absorbing shield.

• Empowering Expel Harm with Thunder Focus Tea also increases versatility, improving survivability.

New Section

This section explains the interaction between Thunder Focus Tea and Expel Harm for Mistweaver Monks.

Interaction between Thunder Focus Tea and Expel Harm

• Using Thunder Focus Tea with Expel Harm causes additional damage to be transferred back to nearby enemy targets.

• The monk also gains a Chacon (damage-absorbing shield) when using this combination.

• This makes Mistweaver Monks tankier and more durable healers.

New Section

This section discusses the potential rewards and preparations for the 10.25 questline in Gilneas.

Rewards and Preparations for 10.25 Questline

• Leveling a Worgen character may be beneficial for the upcoming 10.25 questline in Gilneas.

• The details of the rewards and story quests are currently unknown on PTR Realms.

• Previous story quests have rewarded certain factions or classes with additional rewards, such as Hunter's Dark Ranger set customization options.

• It is speculated that completing the quest line as a Worgen may offer special rewards, but this is not confirmed.

• Having a max level character is necessary to experience the questline.

New Section

This section highlights the new customization options and achievements for Warlocks in patch 10.25.

New Customization Options for Warlocks

• Patch 10.25 introduces new customization options for Trolls (hair color) and Draenei (darker skin tone).

• Warlocks receive unique demonic customizations, including additional tints and dark glare options.

• There will be an achievement for completing all customization options for certain demons.

• Players can start working on their demonic customization collections by summoning basic demons like Imp, Voidwalker, Fel Hunter, and Infernal.

New Section

This section discusses the addition of new quest lines in patch 10.25 and the importance of completing prerequisites.

New Quest Lines and Prerequisites

• Patch 10.25 adds new quest lines to wrap up the expansion, including dragonflight epilog quests.

• Some story quests may have prerequisites that need to be completed before accessing these new quests.

• It is recommended to finish the Emerald Dream 10.2 quest line to ensure access to epilog storylines.

• Story quests provide flight stones and heroic quests as rewards.

• Some players prioritize endgame content like dungeons, raids, or PvP over story quests.

New Section

This section concludes the transcript with a call-to-action and community engagement.

Conclusion and Community Engagement

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