Patch 5.2: The Thunder King Now Live

5.2
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 in our latest major content update. A massive new zone, a new raid, server-wide events surrounding the siege on the Isle of Thunder, new factions, world bosses . . . and more. 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 could 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 are going to work after the patch.

Armor, Mount, & Pet Preview

Tier 15 Armor Set 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.

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

Customer & Technical Support Information

Known Issues
Do you have an issue? See if we already know about it.
Troubleshooting
Find more information on common technical issues.
Patch Notes for 5.2
This is a list of changes for Patch 5.2.
Patch 5.2 Hotfixes
A list of hotfixes addressing various issues related Patch 5.2, The Thunder King.

Interviews

Diziet & Vanguards Talk PvP
Greg Street & Brian Holinka discuss systems design with the PvP pros at Arena Junkies. Text Format
Italy's BattleCraft with Mumper
It's all about patch 5.2 in this interview with Cory Stockton. Audio (English) & Text (Italian) format
Game director on Managing an MMO
Tom Chilton talks to BlizzPlanet about what continued development of the game entails. Text & Audio format
Dave & Cory Chat with Epic Podcast
Lead designers Cory Stockton & Dave Kosak kick back to discuss 5.2 content & story. Audio format
Dave Kosak on Trailer Lore
Gamebreaker sat down with lead quest designer Dave Kosak to discuss 5.2 lore. Audio format
Ghostcrawler & Watcher Get Legendary
GameBreaker delves into design philosophy with lead developers Greg Street & Ion Hazzikostas. Audio format
Ion Hazzikostas on Raiding
GuildOx gathers insight into group content development from Warcraft's lead encounter designer. Text format
Greg Street Joins The Instance
Scott Johnson's at it again, this time having a heart-to-heart with everyone's favorite crustacean. Audio format
France's JudgeHype with Kalgan
Game director Tom Chilton talks Warcraft development and his history with MMOs. Text (English & French) format
Ghostcrawler Visits Totemspot
Shaman-focused site Totemspot grabs some answers on class balance from Warcraft's lead systems designer. Text format
Tom Chilton's Podcast Pitstop
TwizzCast has a quick chat with Warcraft's game director on running an MMO today. Audio format
Germany's Vanion Speaks to Dave Kosak
Vanion covers the breadth of 5.2 content with Dave Kosak in German & English. Text & Audio format
Dave & Anne Together Again
WoW Insider's Anne Stickney pulls Dave Kosak aside once more to talk about blending story with gameplay. Text format
When Animals Attack
Cory "Mumper" Stockton is back again with Warcraft Pets to carry on about our favorite little companions. Audio format
Progression & Encounters
Lead encounter designer Ion Hazzikostas sits with Wowhead to talk about group content & the Throne of Thunder. Text format

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