Suit up, adventurers! Blizzard is dropping Patch 11.1.5 on April 22, 2025, for World of Warcraft, and it’s bringing more than just bug fixes. This is a content-packed update with fresh events, a revamped UI feature, XP and renown boosts, and a faction scenario you’ll want to dive into headfirst. Here’s your full breakdown of what’s coming in World of Warcraft and what to keep an eye on in the weeks ahead.
Winds of Mysterious Fortune
First up: the Winds of Mysterious Fortune buff. Starting April 22, players level 10 through 79 get a serious head start with:
- A 20% experience boost
- 200% increased renown with major Dragonflight factions
- 100% increased renown with select War Within factions
- Bonus satchel drops from enemies and quests
Inside those satchels? Temporary stat boosts, cosmetic effects, scaling gear for your level and specialization, and 10% XP potions that stack with the base buff up to a max of 30%. Oh, and yes, these potions are Warbound-bound, so save them or use them before the event ends. Just don’t expect them to work in Mythic+, raids, or rated PvP.
Dragonflight Factions Getting the Bonus
- Dragonscale Expedition
- Maruuk Centaur
- Iskaara Tuskarr
- Valdrakken Accord
- Loamm Niffen
- Dream Wardens
- Sabellian
- Wrathion
- Cobalt Assembly
War Within Factions Receiving the Bonus
- Council of Dornogal
- Hallowfall Arathi
- The Assembly of the Deeps
- The General
- The Vizier
- The Weaver
Factions from Undermine won’t get the bonus, so adjust your grind accordingly.
The Nightfall Scenario
On launch day, World of Warcraft players will be introduced to a new scenario event: Nightfall. You’re joining a brand-new militia called Flame’s Radiance, rising through the ranks to defend the Arathi against Sureki forces following the fall of Queen Ansurek.
This faction is led by veterans Taed Pyremaker and Mylton Wyldbraun, and you can earn up to ten levels of Renown with them. Whether you’re striking back across Hallowfall or Azj-Kahet, the event will be loaded with extra quests and chances to grind rewards.
And what kind of loot are we talking about? New armor sets, a dynamic tabard that evolves as you level up Flame’s Radiance, weapons, a new color variation of the Delver’s Dirigible mount, and plenty more. World of Warcraft is going to be lit (do we say that anymore?)!
Save the Dates
Patch 11.1.5 isn’t stopping with launch week. More World of Warcraft events are rolling out in the months ahead:
- April 22 – Winds of Mysterious Fortune + Nightfall Scenario
- May 20 – Horrific Visions Revisited
- June 3 – Dastardly Duos
Get your alts ready. Summer’s looking stacked.
The New Cooldown Manager
Now, let’s talk about that sweet new Cooldown Manager. You can activate it by hitting Escape, going to Options > Advanced, and toggling the new feature on.
The Cooldown Manager gives you a central visual on your screen showing which abilities are about to pop. You can fully customize it in Edit Mode, adjusting where and how it displays cooldowns, buffs, and utility spells. No more guessing when your big cooldown is ready—just glance and go.
For those who like to streamline their World of Warcraft UI or keep their cooldowns front and center, this is a solid upgrade.
Final Thoughts
Patch 11.1.5 is setting the stage for a big summer in Azeroth. From the moment you log in on April 22, you’ll have new reasons to grind, gear up, and explore. Between bonus XP, reputation farming, the new scenario, and upcoming events, there’s a little something for everyone.
And with Horrific Visions and Dastardly Duos still to come, this patch is shaping up to be more than just filler; it’s a full-on content arc. Time to get in, gear up World of Warcraft Warriors, and defend the Arathi with everything you’ve got.
