Patch 5.2: The Thunder King - Now Live

March 7th by Rygarius

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Lei Shen has consolidated his power on the Isle of Thunder, and if he’s not dislodged, his reborn army will threaten all of Pandaria. But the return of the Thunder King is good news for you, because it means that new challenges and triumphs await you in patch 5.2. A massive new zone, a new raid, server-wide events surrounding the siege on the Isle of Thunder, new factions, world bosses…and more still. Brace yourself for the storm.

Head over to the Under Development page now for a preview of the major in-development features planned for the next World of Warcraft patch, The Thunder King.

Patch notes for 5.2 The Thunder King can be found here.

Content & Features

Raid Preview: Throne of Thunder
Delve into the Thunder King’s stronghold, one of the largest raid dungeons that Azeroth’s adventurers have ever seen.
Throne of Thunder Raid Schedule
Get the latest scoop on the raid schedule for Throne of Thunder.
Preview: Isle of Thunder
Learn more about the epic showdown between Lei Shen, the Zandalari, and those who would stop them.
A Day on the Isle of Thunder
There, on the horizon to the Northwest, do you see it? There’s a sense of foreboding that clings, and something else . . . .
Portrait of a Thunder King
Learn more about the situation involving the mogu and their once and perhaps (more frighteningly) future emperor, Lei Shen.
Preparing to Kill a King
Get Bashiok’s thoughts on how to maximize your play time in the weeks before and after Patch 5.2.
World Boss Preview: Nalak, The Storm Lord
Check out our sneak peak at at one of the new world bosses, Nalak, The Storm Lord.
World Boss Preview: Oondasta
Check out our sneak peek at one of the new world bosses, Oondasta.
I Am Legendary
Let’s catch up with the legendary quest line so far and take a peek at what’s to come.
5.2 Currency Conversions
Learn how Conquest and Honor it going to work after the patch.

Armor, Mount, & Pet Preview

Tier 15 Armor Preview
Take a peek at tier 15 armor sets that can be found inside the Throne of Thunder.
Season 13 Armor Preview
Take a look at the Tyrannical armor sets that the most accomplished PvP competitors can earn in Season 13.
Pets & Mounts
Coming soon.

PvP

PvP Season 12 Ending Soon
Learn more about end date for Battleground Season 12 and get information on upcoming Season 13.
Preparing for PvP In 5.2
Get up to speed on PvP changes and hit the ground running when 5.2 goes live.
PvP Gear in 5.2 and Beyond
An update on planned improvements for PvP gear, and get a look at the thought processes that motivated those changes.

From the Developers

Class Reviews: Part 1
An overview of important changes coming to Death Knights, Druids and Hunters.
Class Reviews: Part 2
An overview of important changes coming to Mages, Paladins and Priests.
Class Reviews: Part 3
An overview of important changes coming to Rogues, Shamans and Warlocks.
Class Reviews: Part 4
An overview of important changes coming to Warriors and Monks.

Customer & Technical Support Information

Troubleshooting
Find more information on common technical issues.
Patch 5.2 PTR Patch Notes
This is an ongoing list of changes for Patch 5.2 on the PTR right now.

Media Coverage

Dave & Cory Chat with Epic Podcast
Lead designers Cory Stockton & Dave Kosak kick back to discuss 5.2 content & story.
Dave Kosak on Trailer Lore
Gamebreaker sat down with Lead Quest Designer Dave Kosak to discuss 5.2 lore.
Ion Hazzikostas on Raiding
GuildOx gathers insight into group content development from Warcraft's lead encounter designer.
Germany's Vanion Speaks to Dave Kosak
For our German- and English-speaking players, Vanion covers the breadth of 5.2 content with Dave Kosak.
Dave & Anne Together Again
WoW Insider's Anne Stickney pulls Dave Kosak aside once more to talk about blending story with gameplay.
When Animals Attack
Cory "Mumper" Stockton is back again with Warcraft Pets to carry on about our favorite little companions.
Progression & Encounters
Lead encounter designer Ion Hazzikostas sits with Wowhead to talk about endgame progression and the Throne of Thunder.
WorldofWar.de with Tom Chilton
German WorldofWar.de and Tom Chilton speak about Patch 5.2 and beyond. Scroll down for English transcript.

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