Things to do before Midnight Season 2: Mounts, achievements, and more
Check out the must-do things before before Midnight prepatch, including completing Mythic+ dungeons, earning exclusive PvP rewards, and unlocking prestigious achievements.
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Key takeaways
- Midnight Patch 12.1 potential release date is August 11, 2026.
- Midnight Season 2 will probably drop August 18, 2026.
- Things to do before Midnight Season 2 focus on exclusive rewards first, as many mounts, achievements, and PvP rewards either disappear or become much harder to obtain.
- Ashes of Belo’ren, Galactic Gladiator’s Goredrake, and Umbral Ashes are among the biggest limited-time rewards you shouldn’t miss.
- Finish world content such as Prey, Nullaeus, and Turbulent Timeways to secure additional mounts, cosmetics, and account-wide progression.
Midnight Season 1 is coming to an end, and many of its exclusive rewards will either become much harder to obtain or disappear entirely. Our guide covers all the important things to do before Midnight Season 2 begins, including every major reward and a complete Season 1 checklist. Be sure to read through the entire guide so you don’t miss anything before the new season arrives.
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Still don’t know what’s coming besides Midnight new Season? Then you should read our WoW Roadmap overview.
When Midnight Season 2 releases
With no official Blizzard announcement, the most probable release date is August 11, or later in August. We take a deeper look at the possible release window in our Patch 12.1 release date speculation article.
Things to do before Midnight Season 2
When deciding what to do before Midnight Season 2, focusing on one goal is the best approach. Most Season 1 activities can be divided into Mythic+, raids, PvP, Delves, and various achievements. Picking one type of content lets you make steady progress toward exclusive rewards much faster. Many of these rewards will become much harder to obtain(or disappear entirely) once Season 2 begins.
Concentrating your efforts on one type of content will maximize your rewards and help you achieve these prestigious feats more efficiently.
Midnight tier 1 rads: Mounts
The biggest reason to clear Midnight Season 1 raids is Ashes of Belo’ren, whose drop rate will be significantly reduced once Season 2 starts. You should also complete four clears of Sporefall to earn the Luminous Sporeglider mount while LFG groups are still relevant.
If you’re chasing achievements, this is also the perfect time to work on Ahead of the Curve, Cutting Edge, and Glory of the Midnight Raider, all of which become either less popular (Like LFGs for Glory) or irrelevant (AotC and Cutting Edge).
Midnight Season 1 Mythic+
Midnight Season 1 Mythic+ offers several exclusive rewards, including Convalescent Carrion, the Timelost Saddle, and the most prestigious Umbral Ashes mount for the highest-rated players in top 1% of leaderboard.
All of these are not easy achievements and require time, skill, and lots of dedication. We assembled a guide on how to achieve all of Mythic Keystone milestones.
Midnight Season 1 PvP rewards
Like every WoW season, Midnight Season 1 features exclusive PvP rewards. The biggest prize is the Galactic Gladiator’s Goredrake, which will never return after the season ends just like any other Gladiator mount.
You can also earn progress toward a Vicious Saddle, which remains available in later seasons. If PvP is your main focus, this is your last chance to secure seasonal achievements such as Gladiator, Elite, and Legend before they’re replaced with Season 2 ones.
Things to do before Midnight: World content
Delves remain one of Midnight core systems and are still worth running before Season 2 launches. Ofcourse the first thing that comes to mind is a new Nemesis – Nullaeus which features Midnight Season 1 exclusive rewards. Nullaeus requires both good gear and skillful display, so be sure to check our guide.
Prey Season 1 rewards
You’ve probably already completed most of the Prey activities, as the rewards from this system have been incredibly worthwhile throughout Season 1. However, if you’ve missed out on Prey, be sure to catch up before Season 2 launches. The system features two mounts earned through Midnight Season 1 progression: Preyseeker’s Hubris and Preyseeker’s Wrath. Run enough Prey hunts to earn both before the season ends.
Preyseeker’s Nightmare is another exclusive Season 1 reward, obtained by completing the Prey: Nightmare Mode III achievement. The requirement is fairly straightforward, complete all Prey hunts on Nightmare difficulty, and the mount will be yours.
Things to do before Midnight Season 2: Turbulent Timeways
Patch 12.0.7 once again brings back Turbulent Timeways, one of the best events for leveling alts while collecting extra rewards. Besides granting bonus Timewalking Badges, the event also rewards an exclusive mount and makes Timewalking dungeons much more rewarding.
If you’re planning to level multiple characters before Season 2, this should be one of your highest priorities.
Midnight meta achievement: Light Up the Night
Just like previous expansions, Midnight features its own meta-achievement, Light Up the Night. While it’s not particularly difficult to complete, it’s much more convenient to finish before Season 2 activities kick in. Be sure to check out our dedicated guide to complete it as efficiently as possible.
Leveling your alts
With Season 2 around the corner, now is the perfect time to level your alts, or a new Haranir for the transmog appearance unlock. Timewalking dungeons, Delves, and event bonuses provide some of the fastest leveling currently available.
Things to do before Midnight Season 2: Checklist
Behold our list of all Midnight Season 1 exclusive and non-exclusive rewards:
|
Activity |
Why it matters |
Status |
|---|---|---|
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Get Ashes of Belo’ren |
Drop rate will be significantly reduced in Season 2. |
☐ |
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Earn Luminous Sporeglider |
Complete four Sporefall clears while raid groups are active. |
☐ |
|
Complete Ahead of the Curve |
Becomes unavailable when Season 2 launches. |
☐ |
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Complete Cutting Edge |
Exclusive Season 1 Feat of Strength. |
☐ |
|
Earn Glory of the Midnight Raider |
Much easier while groups are still forming. |
☐ |
|
Earn Convalescent Carrion and Calamitous Carrion |
Seasonal Mythic+ mount. |
☐ |
|
Obtain the Timelost Saddle |
Mythic+ mount reward with multiple choice. |
☐ |
|
Push for Umbral Ashes |
Top 1% Mythic+ reward that disappears after the season. |
☐ |
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Finish Galactic Gladiator’s Goredrake |
Exclusive Gladiator mount that won’t return. |
☐ |
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Earn a Vicious Saddle |
Make progress before the season ends. |
☐ |
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Defeat Nullaeus and complete related rewards |
Finish Season 1 Delve content while it’s current. |
☐ |
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Earn Preyseeker’s Hubris |
Exclusive Prey progression mount. |
☐ |
|
Earn Preyseeker’s Wrath |
Exclusive Prey progression mount. |
☐ |
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Complete Prey: Nightmare Mode III |
Unlock Preyseeker’s Nightmare mount. |
☐ |
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Participate in Turbulent Timeways |
Level alts, collect badges, and earn event rewards. |
☐ |
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Complete Light Up the Night |
Finish the Midnight meta-achievement before Season 2. |
☐ |
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Level your alts (including Haranir) |
Prepare for Season 2 and unlock additional transmogs. |
☐ |
That’s it for our Midnight Season 1 checklist! If you have other things to do before Midnight Season 2 start, share them in the comment section.
FAQ
When does Midnight Season 1 end?
Currently we have no confirmation on when Midnight Season 1 will conclude. The most probable date is August 11.
Would I be able to get Mythic Keystone mounts after Season 1 ends?
It depend, however in most cases yes, you would be able to grab Calamitous Carrion and Convalescent Carrion with Timelost Saddle. However, exclusive top 1% mounts are only exclusive during the Season 1.
Would I be able to obtain Ashes of Belo’ren once Midnight Season 1 ends?
Yes, however the drop chance will be lowered significantly.
What is Ahead of the Curve (AotC), and why is it important?
Ahead of the Curve is a Feat of Strength achievement earned by defeating Dimensius on Heroic difficulty before Season 3 ends. Many raid groups require this achievement as proof of skill, making it valuable for future content.
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