WoW Midnight Patch 12.1.5 bonus roll guide: How Nebulous Voidcores work
Midnight patch 12.1.5 reintroduces the Voidforge, a system that enhances your gear and adds bonus rolls. Here’s our bonus roll guide for you.
Key takeaways:
- Voidforge replaced: The Season 1 Voidforge is no longer used. Orin Straylight now handles Nebulous Voidcore research near the Catalyst in Silvermoon.
- New bonus roll source: You can choose a Nebulous Voidcore from the Great Vault after unlocking at least three reward slots. Later in Season 2, Orin also provides one weekly.
- Cheaper targeted loot: Every bonus roll now costs one Nebulous Voidcore, including raids, while the knockout system continues to reduce duplicate rewards.
- Ascendant upgrades return later: Ascendant Voidcores are being replaced by Ascendant Venomstones in Patch 12.1.5.
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Midnight Season 2 keeps one of the most useful systems introduced through the Voidforge: targeted bonus loot. However, Blizzard has changed how you unlock Nebulous Voidcores, where they come from, and how much bonus rolls cost.
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If you wish to learn about overall gear gathering in Midnight, read our gearing guide.
Bonus Rolls in Patch 12.1.5
Nebulous Voidcores remain the primary bonus roll currency in Midnight Season 2. They allow players to earn an additional piece of equipment after completing eligible endgame activities, making it easier to chase specific items without relying entirely on regular loot drops.
The system no longer uses the original Season 1 Voidforge in Voidstorm. Instead, Orin Straylight manages the Season 2 progression system near the Catalyst in Silvermoon City.
The biggest change heading into Patch 12.1.5 is the availability of an additional weekly Nebulous Voidcore through Orin. This feature became available during the week of October 6, ahead of the October 13 content update.
How to unlock Bonus Rolls
To unlock Nebulous Voidcores for Midnight Season 2, head back to Decimus in Voidstorm and pick up the quest In the Catalyst’s Shadow. Decimus will send you to his new apprentice, Orin Straylight, who can be found next to the Catalyst in Silvermoon City:
/way #2393 40.0 64.7 Orin Straylight
Orin then offers Prismatic Potential, requiring you to collect 10 Elementary Voidcore Shards. You can earn Elementary Voidcore Shards from:
- Midnight Season 2 raid bosses
- Mythic+ dungeons
- Bountiful Delves
- Nightmare Prey Hunts
Each completed activity grants one shard. Progress is Warband-wide, so once the questline is completed, the Season 2 Nebulous Voidcore system is unlocked across your characters.
How to get Nebulous Voidcores
Players have two main ways to obtain Nebulous Voidcores in Midnight Season 2: choosing one from the Great Vault or purchasing one from Orin Straylight.
Great Vault
The Great Vault continues to offer a Nebulous Voidcore as an alternative to a regular equipment reward. To unlock this option, you must have at least three available rewards in your weekly Great Vault. These slots can come from different activity categories, so there is no need to unlock all three in the same row.
Choosing a Nebulous Voidcore means giving up your regular weekly Vault item. This option is particularly useful when none of the available rewards provides a meaningful upgrade or when you are targeting a specific item from another activity.
Orin Straylight
Starting during the week of October 6, Orin Straylight provides an additional way to obtain Nebulous Voidcores.
After completing Prismatic Potential and allowing Orin to finish his research, you can accept Umbral Blessings of the Catalyst. Completing this quest unlocks the ability to purchase one additional Nebulous Voidcore every week. You can choose one of the following payment options:
|
Currency |
Cost |
|---|---|
|
Gold |
5000 |
|
Voidlight Marl |
2000 |
|
Veteran Mistcrests |
100 |
Only one payment option is required per Nebulous Voidcore.
Players who miss previous weeks can catch up by purchasing additional Voidcores, up to the accumulated weekly limit. This makes the system particularly useful for returning players and alts.
Combined with the Great Vault, you can obtain up to two additional bonus roll opportunities each week, provided you meet the requirements for both sources.
How bonus rolls work
Nebulous Voidcores can still be spent after completing eligible Season 2 endgame content. Bonus rolls work with:
- Raid bosses
- Mythic+ dungeons
- Bountiful Delves
- Nightmare Prey Hunts
After finishing eligible content, a Bonus Loot window appears. You can either spend a Nebulous Voidcore or close the window and save it for another encounter.
And that wraps up our bonus roll guide! If you’re struggling to obtain the best gear, a WoW Gearing Boost will be a reliable way to give you the edge you need.
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