Season of Discovery Guide: All 5 Phases
A Season of Discovery guide for all five Phases that may come in handy!
Table of Contents
Key Takeaways
- Season of Discovery has five Phases. Phase 1’s release date is November 30, 2023. Phase 2’s release date is February 8, 2024. Phase 3 is scheduled for the Spring of 2024. Phase 4 will greet the audience at the end of Summer 2024. And finally, Phase 5 will commence at the end of Autumn 2024.
- Here, you will find all the most important information about each SoD Phase, along with the guides that may aid you on your journey, including Rune guides, BiS lists, SoD gold farming guide, and more!
- This article will be updated when new information becomes available.
Blizzard has recently announced the WoW Roadmap 2024, outlining plans for both the Retail and Classic versions of the game. Among the exhilarating novelties are plans for Season of Discovery’s future. Following the current initial phase, four subsequent ones are on the horizon.
In this article, you will find everything you need to know about all five SoD Phases. From Rune Engraving guides to BiS Lists, new events, and systems. Everything is summarized and constantly updated as soon as new information becomes available.
General Season of Discovery Guides
Season of Discovery Rune Guides for All 9 Classes
Below, you will find all SoD Rune guides for every class. These guides will be updated with the latest Runes and their ways of acquisition whenever Season of Discovery enters a new Phase.
Season of Discovery Skill Books for All 9 Classes
In Phase 2 of WoW Classic’s Season of Discovery, you can collect one to three Skill Books for each class to unlock additional abilities, passive skills, or enhancements for existing abilities. Unlike Runes, Skill Books don’t take up a Rune slot, so you can use all that you can find. Follow the link below to find out all Skill Book locations in Season of Discovery:
Season of Discovery BiS Lists for All 9 Classes
Below, you will find all SoD BiS lists for all 9 classes. Tank Warlock? Healer Mage? We have them all covered! These guides will be updated with the latest information whenever Season of Discovery enters a new Phase.
Season of Discovery Guide: Gold Farming
Welcome to your best SoD gold farming guide 2024. Discover the best classes, best methods, and handy tips and tricks along the way!
Season of Discovery: 10 Must-Have Addons
It’s the perfect time to talk about 10 must-have SoD addons in 2024 that will definitely make your life easier:
Season of Discovery Guide: Phase 1
Release Date and Level Cap
Season of Discovery Phase 1 release date is November 30, 2023.
The level cap is set to 25.
All Class Roles Available in Season of Discovery Phase 1
Class | Tank | DPS | Healer |
---|---|---|---|
Druid | + | + | + |
Hunter | + | ||
Mage | + | + | |
Paladin | + | + | + |
Priest | + | + | |
Rogue | + | + | |
Shaman | + | + | + |
Warlock | + | + | |
Warrior | + | + |
Dungeons and Raid
Available dungeons in Season of Discovery Phase 1:
- Ragefire Chasm: Minimum level: 10. Recommended level: 15-25.
- Wailing Caverns: Minimum level: 10. Recommended level: 17-27.
- The Deadmines: Minimum level: 10. Recommended level: 15-25.
- Shadowfang Keep: Minimum level: 14. Recommended level: 22-30.
- The Stockade: Minimum level: 15. Recommended level: 22-32.
- Scarlet Monastery: Minimum level: 21. Recommended level: 26-45.
- Razorfen Kraul: Minimum level: 25. Recommended level: 32-42.
Available raid in Season of Discovery Phase 1: Blackfathom Deeps.
New Factions
There are two new factions in Season of Discovery Phase 1 that directly tie to the Waylaid Supplies:
- Azeroth Commerce Authority (ACA)
- Durotar Supply and Logistics (DS&L)
Farming reputation with them by returning Waylaid Supplies will let you purchase Runes for your class. For more information about Waylaid Supplies and its rewards, check out this article:
PvP Zone
Season of Discovery Phase 1’s PvP Zone is Ashenvale. Here, there are new Enemy Camps with NPCs to defend or attack. Participants stand to gain Reputation with the Warsong Outriders or Silverwing Sentinels.
You can purchase the Ashenvale exclusive mount once you reach Friendly with:
- The Warsong Outriders: You will be able to purchase Trainee’s Outrider Wolf for 10 gold.
- The Silverwing Sentinels: You will be able to purchase Trainee’s Sentinel Nightsaber for 10 gold.
Winning the Ashenvale World PvP Event rewards you with an On-Use Item that offers a World Buff.
Season of Discovery Guide: Phase 2
Release Date and Level Cap
Season of Discovery Phase 2 release date is February 8, 2024. The new level cap is set to 40.
Dungeons and Raid
Available dungeons in Season of Discovery Phase 2:
- Ragefire Chasm: Minimum Level: 10. Recommended Level: 15-25
- Wailing Caverns: Minimum Level: 10. Recommended Level: 17-27
- The Deadmines: Minimum Level: 10. Recommended Level: 15-25
- Shadowfang Keep: Minimum Level: 14. Recommended Level: 22-30
- The Stockade: Minimum Level: 15. Recommended Level: 22-32
- Scarlet Monastery: Minimum Level: 21. Recommended Level: 26-45
- Razorfen Kraul: Minimum Level: 25. Recommended Level: 32-42
- Uldaman: Minimum Level: 30. Recommended Level: 42-52
- Razorfen Downs: Minimum Level: 35. Recommended Level: 37-47
Available raids in Season of Discovery Phase 2:
- Blackfathom Deeps.
- The Gnomeregan raid will be a 10-man instance, and it will be easy:
- Location: Dun Morogh
- Level required: 40
- Raid size: 10
- Bosses: 6
Adjustments will be made to the five existing bosses and a new boss for you to test your mettle. Other than that, there will be new loot and items available, which we have detailed in the Gnomeregan raid loot table.
PvP Zone
Season of Discovery Phase 2’s PvP Zone is Stranglethorn Vale. As promised by Blizzard, it’s a completely different experience from Ashenvale. There won’t be PvP objectives in Stranglethorn Vale’s Blood Moon. However, you will earn currency for defeating other players. Beware of the Chosen of the Blood Loa. They will put an end to anyone who opposes them. While teaming up enhances survival odds, it comes with penalties for all members. For more information about the Stranglethorn Vale PvP event and its rewards, check out this article:
Other News and Updates
Season of Discovery Phase 2 will bring along:
- New Runes.
- GDKP runs will be banned.
- 50% Exp buff from level 1 to 25.
- Phase 2 PvP events will happen every three hours and last for 30 minutes. This applies to both Stranglethorn and Ashenvale.
- A new tech to combat botting.
- Waylaid Supplies stack up to 12.
- 100% Exp buff from level 1 to 39.
Season of Discovery Guide: Phase 3
Release Date and Level Cap
Season of Discovery Phase 3 release date is on April 4, 2024.
The level cap is set to 50.
Dungeons and Raid
Available dungeons in Season of Discovery Phase 3:
- Ragefire Chasm: Minimum Level: 10. Recommended Level: 15-25
- Wailing Caverns: Minimum Level: 10. Recommended Level: 17-27
- The Deadmines: Minimum Level: 10. Recommended Level: 15-25
- Shadowfang Keep: Minimum Level: 14. Recommended Level: 22-30
- The Stockade: Minimum Level: 15. Recommended Level: 22-32
- Scarlet Monastery: Minimum Level: 21. Recommended Level: 26-45
- Razorfen Kraul: Minimum Level: 25. Recommended Level: 32-42
- Razorfen Downs: Minimum Level: 35. Recommended Level: 37-47
- Uldaman: Minimum Level: 30. Recommended Level: 42-52
- Zul’Farrak: Minimum Level: 35. Recommended Level: 44-54
- Maraudon: Minimum Level: 30. Recommended Level: 46-55
- Blackrock Depths: Minimum Level: 40. Recommended Level: 52-60
Available raids in Season of Discovery Phase 3:
- The Temple of Atal’Hakkar
- Gnomeregan
- Blackfathom Deeps
Other News and Updates
Season of Discovery Phase 3 will bring along:
- 6 new runes for each class. The runes were leaked earlier, so if you are interested, check out our All Known SoD Phase 3 New Runes.
- 10 additional talent points
- Nightmare Incursions: A new outdoor PvE event.
- New PvP rewards
Season of Discovery Guide: Phase 4
Season of Discovery Phase 4 is the first phase that has ever received a PTR in this mode.
Release Date and Level Cap
Season of Discovery Phase 4 release date is July 11, 2024. The level cap is set to 60.
New Content
For more details of what’s to come, be sure to check out our overview here:
Season of Discovery Guide: Phase 5
Release Date
Season of Discovery Phase 5 release date is at the end of Autumn 2024.
New Content
Season of Discovery Phase 5 will bring along end-game content updates.
Be sure to bookmark this guide and pay it a visit once in a while for the latest news and updates!
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