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WoW Classic Hardcore Item Drop Changes Phase 6

Learn about the crucial item drop changes and new sources in WoW Classic Hardcore with the release of Phase 6.
By Wessel Minnie | 
First Published August 9, 2023, 10:58
WoW Classic Hardcore Item Drop Changes Phase 6
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With World of Warcraft fans eager to participate in the "you only live once" Classic Hardcore servers releasing on 24 August 2023, there are some very important changes to take note of. The WoW Classic Hardcore item drop changes/sources for Phase 6 can be a bit confusing, but we are here to help.

This article explains the change in sources for item drops that many WoW Classic Hardcore players will be after, including the item names, the original source in Classic Phase 5, and the Hardcore Classic item drop source with the release of Phase 6.

WoW Classic Hardcore Item Drop Changes

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We can't help but wonder how many players won't even make it to raids in WoW Classic Hardcore. (Picture: Blizzard)

There's a lot going on in WoW Classic Hardcore, the permadeath mode for the most stalwart of heroes. Dungeons will have a 24-hour lockout, the gates of Ahn'Qiraj will be open from the start, and dungeon set quests will be available. Furthermore, Dire Maul and associated quests are available from the start.

To get your favorite loot drops, you will need to know about the latest loot drop sources from dungeon bosses to target-farm specific items! To help you out, Blizzard has posted a list of items with their original source in Classic Phase 5 and the Hardcore Classic item drop source with the release of Phase 6.


Item Pre Classic Phase 5 Source Hardcore Classic Source
Hand of Justice General Angerforge Emperor Dagran Thaurissan
Force of Will Emperor Dagran Thaurissan General Angerforge
Golem Skull Helm Phalanx Magmus
The Hammer of Grace Secret Safe and/or Chest of The Seven Chest of The Seven
Spritecaster Cape High Interrogator Gerstahn Houndmaster Grebmar
Blackveil Cape Houndmaster Grebmar High Interrogator Gerstahn
Savage Gladiator Leggings Gorosh the Dervish Ok'thor the Breaker
Savage Gladiator Greaves Gorosh the Dervish Anub'shiah
Savage Gladiator Grips Gorosh the Dervish Eviscerator
Savage Gladiator Helm Gorosh the Dervish Hedrum the Creeper
Rosewine Circle War Master Voone Urok Doomhowl
Boots of Elements Urok Doomhowl Highlord Omokk
Belt of Valor Highlord Omokk Patchwork Horror
Wildheart Gloves Blackrock Spire trash mobs The Unforgiven
Lightforge Gauntlets Emperor Dagran Thaurissan Timmy the Cruel
Magister's Boots Postmaster Malown Hearthsinger Forresten

It won't be easy to get most of these items, since there's a 24-hour lock on dungeons, and if you die, your character will be lost for good. 

In case you've been living under a rock and don't know about WoW Classic Hardcore just yet, check out A͏s͏m͏o͏n͏g͏o͏l͏d͏'s take on this mode from Blizzard and what it means for the community below.

That's everything you need to know about the change in important item drop sources for WoW Classic Hardcore (Phase 6). If anything changes, we will update this article with haste.

 

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Wessel Minnie

Written by Wessel Minnie

Wessel is a former member of Bravado Gaming, a top South African esports organization, and a former editor at GLITCHED.online. He can also be found on HLTV discussing everything CS esports.  When he's not writing or editing, Wessel is clicking heads in Counter-Strike 2, pondering over the best Diablo 4 builds for each class, or venturing into the Lands Between of Elden Ring for the umpteenth time. He loves ARPGs and any SoulsBorne title he can get his mitts on, but feel free to email or drop him a message on social media with any interesting gaming-related topics you think he might enjoy.