The War Within Expansion Overview

The War Within represents the tenth expansion in the World of Warcraft series, unveiled on 3 November 2023. This highly anticipated update introduces an array of innovative features to enhance gameplay, including Delves, Warbands, and class-specific Hero Talent trees. Additionally, players can expect the introduction of a new Earthen allied race, the thrilling Skyriding mechanic, and four expansive new zones to explore. The following is a comprehensive compilation of information regarding the exciting features that await in the upcoming War Within expansion.

Launch Information

The War Within expansion releases on 26 August 2024 with early access beginning on 22 August 2024.

Expansion Pre-Orders

All The War Within pre-orders will include Dragonflight, the current expansion, as a bonus! Players who already have Dragonflight on their Battle.net accounts will not be re-granted the expansion a second time.

There are three tiers of The War Within pre-orders:

• Base Edition ($49.99/£42.15): includes a pre-purchase of The War Within expansion, an Enhanced Level 70 Character Boost, and 500 https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032/traders-tender for use at the Trading Post.
• Heroic Edition ($69.99/£59.01): Includes everything in the Base Edition, plus an additional 250 https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032/traders-tender (750 in total). In addition, players will receive the https://www.wowhead.com/spell=417888/algarian-stormrider mount, which is Skyriding enabled. The mount also grants a quest for the https://www.wowhead.com/item=209336/ensemble-stormriders-attire which can be upgraded through a set of Dragonriding challenges.
• Epic Edition ($89.99/£75.88): Includes everything from the Heroic Edition, plus an additional 500 https://www.wowhead.com/currency=2032/traders-tender (1000 in total). Players will also receive 30-days Game Time, Beta Access for The War Within, 3-days Early Access, https://www.wowhead.com/item=208751/squally, the https://www.wowhead.com/item=208883/sandbox-storm-gryphon toy, and a new https://www.wowhead.com/item=208704/deepdwellers-earthen-hearthstone effect.

New Features in The War Within

In the highly anticipated World of Warcraft: The War Within expansion, players can look forward to a wealth of new features and content. Among these are the expansive new landmass of Khaz Algar, the introduction of the Earthen as a new allied race, engaging new endgame content in the form of Delves, an account-wide progression system with Warbands, and the adoption of the Dynamic Flying system first introduced in Dragonflight. With so much to discover and experience, players are in for an exciting journey in The War Within!

The War Within Zones

Embarking on an epic journey in World of Warcraft: The War Within, players will delve deep into the heart of Azeroth and uncover the subterranean realm of Khaz Algar. Rich with secrets waiting to be discovered, this underground world houses a sprawling nerubian empire where the Xal’atath, the Harbinger of the Void, is amassing an army with the goal of submitting Azeroth to its will.

The Isle of Dorn serves as the starting point for this expansion, featuring expansive mountainous regions adorned with vibrant flora that provide a stunning backdrop for exploration. This land is also the home of the Earthen race, with their capital city, Dornogal, acting as a central hub for both the Horde and the Alliance.

The Ringing Deeps is a vast cavern system where the Earthen engage in their work to ensure that the ancient Titan machines continue to function. The Machine Speakers reside here, orchestrating the maintenance of these powerful relics from the past.

To the north lies Hallowfall, a cratered landscape surrounded by rock formations and illuminated by a colossal crystal that bathes the Arathi civilization in its light. This tenacious people work tirelessly to defend their borders against persistent nerubian threats.

Finally, Azj-Kahet represents the pinnacle of nerubian society and is the epicenter of the Harbinger of the Void’s operations. Shrouded in darkness, this treacherous landscape teems with dangerous arachnid forces that crawl through its intricate terrain, posing a significant challenge for those who dare to venture into its depths.

New Allied Race: Earthen

The highly anticipated World of Warcraft: The War Within expansion introduces an exciting new allied race, the Earthen. These titan-forged beings have been infused with Azeroth’s worldsoul, making them a valuable addition to both the Horde and the Alliance rosters. As players delve into the captivating world of Khaz Algar in this expansion, they will have the opportunity to ally themselves with the Earthen and experience new possibilities within the game.

Earthen Racial Traits

• https://www.wowhead.com/beta/spell=436344/azerite-surge: Draw upon your inner strength. Release to invoke the power of Azerite in a cone, dealing Fire damage or healing allies. It has a 2 minute cooldown and is an empowered spell that gives additional effects the more it is empowered:
  • I: Deals Fire Damage
  • II: Heals allies hit by the effect
  • III: Deals additional Fire damage to the enemy with the highest health
• https://www.wowhead.com/beta/spell=436339/hyper-productive: Increases Finesse by 2%. Finesse increases the change of gathering additional materials whilst gathering.
• https://www.wowhead.com/beta/spell=436341/ingest-minerals: You are always Well Fed, but cannot consume food. When activated, it allows you to consume a Khaz Algar gem and change the effect granted by Well Fed:
  • Amber: Stamina
    Emerald: Haste
    Onyx: Mastery
    Ruby: Critical Strike
    Sapphire: Versatility
• https://www.wowhead.com/beta/spell=436340/titan-wrought-frame: Increases base armour from equipped items by 10%.
• https://www.wowhead.com/beta/spell=448924/wide-eyed-wonder: Gain 100% additional experience when exploring a new location.

New Account-Wide Progression System: Warbands

In the eagerly awaited World of Warcraft: The War Within expansion, players can anticipate a game-changing quality-of-life improvement with the introduction of Warbands. Designed to streamline progression across multiple characters, Warbands brings forth a suite of systems that promises to make management a more seamless and enjoyable experience.

Some notable features of Warbands include the Warband Bank—a reagent bank with multiple tabs for storing items and reagents, enabling easy transfer between characters. Additionally, certain gear will be “Warbound,” allowing players to send this equipment between their characters.

Furthermore, transferring currencies between characters will become significantly easier in The War Within, as players can now directly transfer currencies within the User Interface while playing.

To enhance overall gameplay, certain progression systems previously limited to individual characters are being integrated into an account-wide system in The War Within. These include reputation, transmog collections, flight paths, Delves, and achievements, allowing for a more cohesive and unified player experience.

Hero Talents

In the enthralling World of Warcraft: The War Within expansion, players can anticipate a novel level of customisation and depth for their characters with the addition of Hero Talents. This class-fantasy system offers greater personalisation and individuality, building upon existing systems whilst incorporating unique flavour inspired by emblematic Warcraft archetypes.

Hero Talent Trees function in the following manner:

• Three trees per class, with two interchangeable trees per specialization.
• Hero Talent trees become accessible at level 71.
• Earning 1 talent point per level from levels 71-80.
• Each Hero Talent tree includes a total of 10 talents, featuring multiple choice nodes for players to explore and select between.
• A low respec cost and easy switching between trees guarantee flexibility and freedom in character development.

Skyriding

In the forthcoming World of Warcraft: The War Within expansion, Skyriding – initially introduced as Dragonriding in the Dragonflight expansion – will be expanded upon, offering players diverse modes of transport for their journeys. Here’s what we currently know about this feature:

• Skyriding becomes available to players immediately after arriving in Khaz Algar.
• The Skyriding Talent Tree is moving towards a more evergreen design.
• Throughout Khaz Algar, players can collect Skyriding Glyphs (formerly Dragonriding Glyphs).
• By earning Skyriding Proficiency as they level up, players can spend their accumulated proficiency to unlock new talents within the Skyriding Tree.
• Players have the flexibility to switch between Skyriding or Steady Flight (TBC flying) according to personal preference.
• A staggering 464 Mounts will now offer Skyriding as a mode of transport!

Delves

In the upcoming World of Warcraft: The War Within expansion, a new form of endgame content called Delves will be introduced. These Delves are composed of outdoor vaults that players can explore alongside the Dragonscale Expedition.

• Delves can be undertaken by groups ranging from 1 to 4 players.
• Delves are role-agnostic, allowing players to complete them in any specialization!
• Seasonal content will integrate Delves, enabling players to acquire rewards, mounts, pets, and more for the season through Delves. Furthermore, seasonal NPCs will be present to assist players with all their Delving needs.
• A new Outdoor row is being added to the Great Vault! Players can now engage in Delves for Great Vault rewards each week.

New Dungeons

With the release of World of Warcraft: The War Within expansion, 8 new dungeons are being introduced: four designed for leveling up and four intended for max-level players.