Clay Stone
@claytonstone.bsky.social
Associate Production Director, WoW Classic at Blizzard | Past: Disney Games, 20th Century Fox, CBSi, Marvel Studios, Activision. #AllViewsAndOpinionsAreMyOwn.
TBC (news) hype!
Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Pre-Patch arrives January 13 in NA (January 14 in EU)! The PTR starts soon, and we've announced a host of changes coming to BCC:
- Raid-wide buffs
- Terocone’s respawn rate
- Attunements
- PvP Arenas & Rewards
- And more!
us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/220...
- Raid-wide buffs
- Terocone’s respawn rate
- Attunements
- PvP Arenas & Rewards
- And more!
us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/220...
The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary PTR Development Notes
Welcome to the Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary public test realm (PTR). The PTR will open soon this week. This first 2.5.5 patch unlocks Outland and allows testers to reach level 70. For this PT...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
TBC (news) hype!
TBC Hype!
The WoW Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition pre-expansion patch arrives on January 13.
Learn more: blizz.ly/3K11NoC
Learn more: blizz.ly/3K11NoC
November 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
TBC Hype!
Excited to celebrate WoW’s TWENTY-FIRST(!!!) anniversary in a couple of our Classic games
To celebrate WoW's 21st Anniversary, we've added temporary buffs!
⚔️ Unrelenting Rallying Cry of the Dragonslayer added to all characters in Anniversary realms
🐼 Joyous Journeys XP buff for all characters on the journey to 90 in MoP Classic
More info: worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
⚔️ Unrelenting Rallying Cry of the Dragonslayer added to all characters in Anniversary realms
🐼 Joyous Journeys XP buff for all characters on the journey to 90 in MoP Classic
More info: worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
Join the World of Warcraft 21st Anniversary Celebration - WoW
Join the celebration as World of Warcraft celebrates its 21st Anniversary with a variety of activities and a myriad of ways to earn currency to purchase a plethora of items—and this year, you can don ...
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Excited to celebrate WoW’s TWENTY-FIRST(!!!) anniversary in a couple of our Classic games
My 5-year Blizzard Entertainment tenure award! I’ll be carrying this everywhere I go from now on, tyvm.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:32 AM
My 5-year Blizzard Entertainment tenure award! I’ll be carrying this everywhere I go from now on, tyvm.
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Reposted by Clay Stone
MoP Classic's 5.5.1 patch, Landfall, is now available on the PTR! The next phase of MoP Classic also brings new-to-Classic changes, including to:
📈 Increased Experience rates from 85-90
🐉The Black Prince faction Reputation
🛡️ Item Upgrades
⚔️ PvP
Details here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/215...
📈 Increased Experience rates from 85-90
🐉The Black Prince faction Reputation
🛡️ Item Upgrades
⚔️ PvP
Details here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/215...
MoP Classic: Landfall PTR Development Notes
Welcome to the Mists of Pandaria Classic Landfall public test realm (PTR). This 5.5.1 patch will include the Krasarang Wilds campaign, item level upgrades, the next chapter of the Legendary questline...
us.forums.blizzard.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
MoP Classic's 5.5.1 patch, Landfall, is now available on the PTR! The next phase of MoP Classic also brings new-to-Classic changes, including to:
📈 Increased Experience rates from 85-90
🐉The Black Prince faction Reputation
🛡️ Item Upgrades
⚔️ PvP
Details here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/215...
📈 Increased Experience rates from 85-90
🐉The Black Prince faction Reputation
🛡️ Item Upgrades
⚔️ PvP
Details here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/215...
Reposted by Clay Stone
We just announced the Tier 14 raid and Celestial Dungeon schedule for phase 1 of MoP Classic! 🐼
Go here: news.blizzard.com/article/2422...
Go here: news.blizzard.com/article/2422...
Mists of Pandaria Classic: Raids and Unlock Schedule
Prepare to defend against the corrupted dangers that threaten Pandaria.
news.blizzard.com
August 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We just announced the Tier 14 raid and Celestial Dungeon schedule for phase 1 of MoP Classic! 🐼
Go here: news.blizzard.com/article/2422...
Go here: news.blizzard.com/article/2422...
Gigantic post chock full of MoP Classic design goodness:
We just posted a MASSIVE round up of all the significant design changes made in Mists of Pandaria Classic, along with our notes of explanations, including:
- Reputations
- Celestial Dungeons
- Currency Updates
- World Bosses
- Class Design
- PvP
And more!
us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
- Reputations
- Celestial Dungeons
- Currency Updates
- World Bosses
- Class Design
- PvP
And more!
us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
Mists of Pandaria Classic Development Notes – Version 5.5.0
Herein, we’ve collected all significant design changes made to Mists of Pandaria Classic, along with notes of explanation by the development team. Reputations We’ve sped up some areas where Reputatio...
us.forums.blizzard.com
July 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Gigantic post chock full of MoP Classic design goodness:
Reposted by Clay Stone
We just posted an update about Challenge Mode Dungeons in MoP Classic, specifically focusing on our plans to correctly grant realm first achievements and remove medals incorrectly granted due to a bug.
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
Challenge Mode Dungeons Re-open on Tuesday -- Update July 28
We’d like to share more about what happened with the Challenge Mode Dungeon system last week, and our plans moving forward. What happened? After the launch of Challenge Mode Dungeons, we encountered...
us.forums.blizzard.com
July 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We just posted an update about Challenge Mode Dungeons in MoP Classic, specifically focusing on our plans to correctly grant realm first achievements and remove medals incorrectly granted due to a bug.
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
Reposted by Clay Stone
We just posted updates to PvP in MoP Classic, including to base Resilience, ahead of PvP Season 12's start this week.
Go here for full details: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
Go here for full details: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
MoP Classic Base Resilience and PvP Update
After wrapping up the Test Arena Season on the MoP Classic Beta, we reviewed our experimentation with the different levels of Resilience that were tested (35/57/63/65%), how those values felt for all ...
us.forums.blizzard.com
July 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
We just posted updates to PvP in MoP Classic, including to base Resilience, ahead of PvP Season 12's start this week.
Go here for full details: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
Go here for full details: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
Reposted by Clay Stone
MoP Classic PvP Vendor Update
We've been working to fix the disappearing PvP vendors in MoP Classic, and today we've created copies of each and temporarily placed them in the Vale Shrines.
More info and pictures of the vendors here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
We've been working to fix the disappearing PvP vendors in MoP Classic, and today we've created copies of each and temporarily placed them in the Vale Shrines.
More info and pictures of the vendors here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
MoP Classic PvP Vendor Update
Over the last few days, we’ve been working to address the issue of disappearing PvP vendors, with mixed results. Today, to temporarily address the issue, we’ve created copies of each of the vendors, ...
us.forums.blizzard.com
July 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
MoP Classic PvP Vendor Update
We've been working to fix the disappearing PvP vendors in MoP Classic, and today we've created copies of each and temporarily placed them in the Vale Shrines.
More info and pictures of the vendors here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
We've been working to fix the disappearing PvP vendors in MoP Classic, and today we've created copies of each and temporarily placed them in the Vale Shrines.
More info and pictures of the vendors here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
Reposted by Clay Stone
In original Mists of Pandaria, PvP gear wasn't added to the Honor Vendors until Arena Season 12 started. In MoP Classic, we’ve added PvP gear, including Dreadful Gladiator weapons, to these vendors early, so you can use Honor to buy PvP gear ahead of next week's Arena Season. This is all now live!
July 22, 2025 at 11:13 PM
In original Mists of Pandaria, PvP gear wasn't added to the Honor Vendors until Arena Season 12 started. In MoP Classic, we’ve added PvP gear, including Dreadful Gladiator weapons, to these vendors early, so you can use Honor to buy PvP gear ahead of next week's Arena Season. This is all now live!
Reposted by Clay Stone
We're seeing progression bottlenecks around the Horde quests "They're So Thorny!" and "Forensic Science" in MoP Classic, so we've significantly increased the related mob respawn rates and item drop rates. These quests should be much easier to complete now. Thank you for your feedback on this!
July 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
We're seeing progression bottlenecks around the Horde quests "They're So Thorny!" and "Forensic Science" in MoP Classic, so we've significantly increased the related mob respawn rates and item drop rates. These quests should be much easier to complete now. Thank you for your feedback on this!
Reposted by Clay Stone
We recently made updates to PvP in the MoP Classic pre-patch:
- The Honorable Mention perk has been increased to a gain of 250% (was a gain of 10%).
- Base resilience increased for players under level 90 to 55% (was 40%).
More here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
- The Honorable Mention perk has been increased to a gain of 250% (was a gain of 10%).
- Base resilience increased for players under level 90 to 55% (was 40%).
More here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
MoP Classic Pre-Patch PvP Updates are now Live
With hotfixes that are now live: The Honorable Mention perk has been increased to a gain of 250% (was a gain of 10%). Developers’ notes: This was not bugged, but before this change, Honor gains mat...
us.forums.blizzard.com
July 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM
We recently made updates to PvP in the MoP Classic pre-patch:
- The Honorable Mention perk has been increased to a gain of 250% (was a gain of 10%).
- Base resilience increased for players under level 90 to 55% (was 40%).
More here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
- The Honorable Mention perk has been increased to a gain of 250% (was a gain of 10%).
- Base resilience increased for players under level 90 to 55% (was 40%).
More here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/213...
Reposted by Clay Stone
The Arena participation in the MoP Classic Beta has been amazing. Play-testers have reinforced that keeping the Beta online and restarting the season was the right call. Thank you for your feedback. We're moving forward with changes based on it.
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
Mists of Pandaria Classic Arena Updates
The Arena participation in the MoP Classic Beta has been amazing. Play-testers have reinforced that keeping the Beta online and restarting the season was the right call. Thank you so much for your fee...
us.forums.blizzard.com
July 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The Arena participation in the MoP Classic Beta has been amazing. Play-testers have reinforced that keeping the Beta online and restarting the season was the right call. Thank you for your feedback. We're moving forward with changes based on it.
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
More changes to "pre-pull shenanigans" in MoP Classic. Looking forward to your feedback!
As previously announced, we're continuing to iterate on changes to pre-pull behaviors in MoP Classic (aka "pre-pull shenanigans"). We just posted new updates, and we're looking forward to your feedback.
Full details here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/209...
Full details here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/209...
Mists of Pandaria Classic Development Notes - Updated June 30
We’re continuing to iterate on changes to pre-pull behaviors. See above for the initial list. We’ve made the following additional changes: The Synapse Springs buffs are removed when the gloves are r...
us.forums.blizzard.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
More changes to "pre-pull shenanigans" in MoP Classic. Looking forward to your feedback!
Thank you for all the feedback as we continue to test and refine dampening in PvP in MoP Classic!
We're running an additional Arena Season in the MoP Classic Beta starting Friday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m. PDT (22:00 CEST), focusing on the look and feel of PvP. Thanks to everyone for participating and providing feedback as we continue to adjust dampening.
us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
Arena Season Testing June 27
An Arena Season in the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta will begin on Friday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m. PDT. The season will run until 10:00 a.m. PDT on Monday, July 21. This Beta season will not include re...
us.forums.blizzard.com
June 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Thank you for all the feedback as we continue to test and refine dampening in PvP in MoP Classic!
Some good updates in here:
We just posted a full breakdown of Currency Conversions and Rewards Changes coming with MoP Classic's patch 5.5.0 next week, including updates to:
- Valor and Conquest caps
- Valor rewards
- Commendations of Service
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
- Valor and Conquest caps
- Valor rewards
- Commendations of Service
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
Currency Conversions and Rewards Changes with Patch 5.5.0
Greetings! As we prepare for the release of the Mists of Pandaria Classic pre-patch on July 1, we want to update you on some of the currency conversions that will take place during maintenance. With...
us.forums.blizzard.com
June 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Some good updates in here:
Reposted by Clay Stone
Join us for another MoP Classic launch stress test this Wednesday on the Beta-- open to everyone!
Our first stress test helped us identify several critical issues, so we’re hosting another one on June 25 starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT (23:00 CEST).
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
Our first stress test helped us identify several critical issues, so we’re hosting another one on June 25 starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT (23:00 CEST).
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
Return of the MoP PTR Stress Test – June 25 at 2:00 p.m. PDT
Our first stress test helped us identify several critical issues, so we’re planning to host another stress test for MoP Classic on Wednesday, June 25 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PDT. Once again, duri...
us.forums.blizzard.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Join us for another MoP Classic launch stress test this Wednesday on the Beta-- open to everyone!
Our first stress test helped us identify several critical issues, so we’re hosting another one on June 25 starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT (23:00 CEST).
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
Our first stress test helped us identify several critical issues, so we’re hosting another one on June 25 starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT (23:00 CEST).
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/212...
Reposted by Clay Stone
We recently posted updates we're making to Cataclysm Classic PvP Rewards and MoP Classic's PvP Seasons and PvP design.
For Cata, go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
For MoP, go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
For Cata, go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
For MoP, go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
June 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We recently posted updates we're making to Cataclysm Classic PvP Rewards and MoP Classic's PvP Seasons and PvP design.
For Cata, go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
For MoP, go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
For Cata, go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
For MoP, go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
A Stress Test and PTR shenanigans... hmmm... 🤔
Join us on Wednesday!
Join us on Wednesday!
Join us for MoP Classic's Launch Stress Test on the PTR, this Wednesday, June 18, starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT (23:00 CEST). This test will be available to everyone - no Beta access required!
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
Go here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
MoP Beta Stress Test Available to Everyone – June 18 2:00-4:00pm PDT
We’ll be performing a stress test for Mists of Pandaria Classic on Wednesday, June 18, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT. During this time, we ask players to jump in on the public test realm environment to hel...
us.forums.blizzard.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A Stress Test and PTR shenanigans... hmmm... 🤔
Join us on Wednesday!
Join us on Wednesday!
Reposted by Clay Stone
In an effort to support players in Season of Discovery, we’re advancing the incrementing player buff in Scarlet Enclave to increase by 5% every week instead of every 2 weeks. The hotfix is live and the buff has advanced to 10%.
June 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
In an effort to support players in Season of Discovery, we’re advancing the incrementing player buff in Scarlet Enclave to increase by 5% every week instead of every 2 weeks. The hotfix is live and the buff has advanced to 10%.
Reposted by Clay Stone
Next up for raid testing are the Heart of Fear and Terrace of Endless Spring raids! We’re planning two raid test weekends on the MoP Classic Beta:
- Friday, June 13 - Monday, June 16
- Friday, June 27 - Monday, June 30
Thank you for testing with us! us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
- Friday, June 13 - Monday, June 16
- Friday, June 27 - Monday, June 30
Thank you for testing with us! us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
June Raid Testing Schedule
Now that you’ve uncovered the mysteries of the Mogu in Mogu’shan Vaults, get ready to take on some more raids. Delve into the rotting home of the Klaxxi and confront their sha-tainted queen in the ...
us.forums.blizzard.com
June 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Next up for raid testing are the Heart of Fear and Terrace of Endless Spring raids! We’re planning two raid test weekends on the MoP Classic Beta:
- Friday, June 13 - Monday, June 16
- Friday, June 27 - Monday, June 30
Thank you for testing with us! us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
- Friday, June 13 - Monday, June 16
- Friday, June 27 - Monday, June 30
Thank you for testing with us! us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/211...
Looking forward to feedback on all of this for MoP Classic, especially the Reputation changes
The updated MoP Classic Beta build is now LIVE! It brings a TON of big changes and fixes, including:
- Reputations, with many alt-friendly updates
- Vengeance
- Mass Resurrection
- AOE Damage Cap
- MSV fixes
- And more!
Go here for the complete list: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/mis...
- Reputations, with many alt-friendly updates
- Vengeance
- Mass Resurrection
- AOE Damage Cap
- MSV fixes
- And more!
Go here for the complete list: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/mis...
Mists of Pandaria Classic Development Notes - Updated May 29
We’ve updated the Mists of Pandaria Beta today. Mogu’shan Vaults Beta Raid Testing Mogu’shan Vaults has seen many bug fixes since the previous Beta raid test. The raid will open for testing on Frid...
us.forums.blizzard.com
May 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Looking forward to feedback on all of this for MoP Classic, especially the Reputation changes
Reposted by Clay Stone
MoP Classic pre-patch arrives July 1; full expansion launches July 21!
- Earn a Level 85 Boost for MoP in Season of Discovery
- Earn a mount for modern WoW in MoP Classic
Boosts WILL be usable on all non-Pandaren races and classes, including monks.
More here: news.blizzard.com/en-us/articl...
- Earn a Level 85 Boost for MoP in Season of Discovery
- Earn a mount for modern WoW in MoP Classic
Boosts WILL be usable on all non-Pandaren races and classes, including monks.
More here: news.blizzard.com/en-us/articl...
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic Arrives July 21
You've ended Deathwing's destructive rampage; now, you must unlock the mysteries of a lost continent and discover the dark secrets of Pandaria's past when World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic ...
news.blizzard.com
May 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
MoP Classic pre-patch arrives July 1; full expansion launches July 21!
- Earn a Level 85 Boost for MoP in Season of Discovery
- Earn a mount for modern WoW in MoP Classic
Boosts WILL be usable on all non-Pandaren races and classes, including monks.
More here: news.blizzard.com/en-us/articl...
- Earn a Level 85 Boost for MoP in Season of Discovery
- Earn a mount for modern WoW in MoP Classic
Boosts WILL be usable on all non-Pandaren races and classes, including monks.
More here: news.blizzard.com/en-us/articl...
Reposted by Clay Stone
Our Brawl with the Blues is going on RIGHT NOW on the MoP Classic Beta! Jump into the PvP realm, queue up, and to try to take us down in MoP's new Battlegrounds ⚔️
The latest MoP Classic Beta build is now LIVE! It features:
- Challenge Mode Dungeons
- Battlegrounds
- PvP Season test
- Dual Spec
We're also holding a "Brawl with the Blues" next week to test the new Battlegrounds. Join us at 3pm PDT on May 27!
More here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/209...
- Challenge Mode Dungeons
- Battlegrounds
- PvP Season test
- Dual Spec
We're also holding a "Brawl with the Blues" next week to test the new Battlegrounds. Join us at 3pm PDT on May 27!
More here: us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/209...
Mists of Pandaria Classic Development Notes - Updated May 22
Today we’ve updated the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta. Now available for testing: Challenge Mode Dungeons Battlegrounds: Temple of Kotmogu and Silvershard Mines New PvP Season Dual Specializations ...
us.forums.blizzard.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Our Brawl with the Blues is going on RIGHT NOW on the MoP Classic Beta! Jump into the PvP realm, queue up, and to try to take us down in MoP's new Battlegrounds ⚔️